Rally in the Valley
Two young lads talk about wargames, board games, & RPGs. Often humorous.
Episodes
Greetings and salutations! We hope you enjoy this, the 21st episode of Rally in the Valley. A podcast, really, truly about wargames this time around.
Michael launches us into a riveting, 35+ minute description of Campaigns of 1777. A game dear listener at the time of recording he has only played half a game of (since then he has finished and stands by his recommendation). Journalism, eat your heart out. Tom talks about all...The Boys are back, blowing past all deadlines thought getting to Proper Podcast discussion in record time. The best email ever starts us off, can you compete? Tom has been enslaved by the power that is Advanced Squad Leader again and talks about his time Boating.
Michael has played a war game... or has he?! See ...Greetings and welcome to the latest episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast about war games, board games, and others things that still exist (just like this podcast)! Tom and Michael are back to it, with their regular mix of youthful excitement and lethargic delivery.
Emails make an appearance, plus a brief discussion of Tom's initial thoughts on Next War Poland (It's very good). In a move that surprises no one, Michae...Greetings and welcome to the 17th episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast that is one of the things that comes up when you search "Rally in the Valley" in your search engine of choice. I hope it's WebCrawler! Tom and Michael make a return! It is shoddy work at best. Big news on the Rally in the Valley home front though. You'll have to listen to find that one out!
Tom and Michael stumble through some emails, then...It's something you may or may not have been clamoring for, the most 16-est to this point episode of Rally in the Valley has arrived! It's a podcast, about games, about war. Tom and Michael bring their A game in a stunning turn of events after their absence. Email talk leads to some hardcore, hot and heavy game talk. The Lamps are Going Out (Compass Games) has ignited a passion in Michael that leads him to boringly discuss t...
Hello and welcome to the 15th episode of Rally in the Valley, ever (for the second time)! It is a podcast about war games, board games, tabletop RPGs, cocktails, and "jokes". Tom and Michael manage to start the episode without much difficulty after a bout of the PIZZACAST and launch into some emails. Then, Tom gives a bevy of thoughts on Bataan from Compass Games. Michael is impressed on how cheap it was! The boys try to be...
Regardless of your feelings on the idea, welcome to the newest episode of Rally in the Valley war-game time! Tom and Michael start off with a few emails, managing to keep that section to a reasonable length. Then, they tackle their mystery first official review! Was it worth it? Probably not. Next Tom gives us his thoughts on Unconditional Surrender while Michael does his best to help focus those thoughts. Then the boys ramble at ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Tired of top ten lists yet? Too bad. The boys do a best of 2017 list (mostly) about wargames. Things were rated, there were twists, there were turns, Tom had to pick his favorite non-wargame of 2017. Did he play any? You'll have to listen to find out.
***Warning: This episode contains evidence of Bruce Geryk's voodoo magic. Not for the faint of heart.***
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Hello and welcome to the triumphant return of Rally in the Valley, a podcast (once more!) about wargames, board games, and tabletop RPGs! Tom and Michael promise to probably miss episodes again. After quite a bit of nonsense and reading emails, they finally give their thoughts on Pericles. It's a hard game to describe, is it hard to play? Then, they discuss the newest C3i issue number 31 and its companion game Men of Iron Battl...
Hello and welcome to the FIRST EVER Rally in the Valley Interview Special! Also, the biggest downgrade in audio quality this podcast may ever see (Tom and Michael are working on it for next time...). In this episode, Tom and Michael talk briefly with Harold Buchanan, designer of Liberty or Death. They begin by discussing his background in gaming, what lead him to design a COIN game, and design choices in Liberty or Death. Then, the...
The 11th ever Rally in the Valley is here! Shame Tom and Michael weren't though. A podcast about wargames, board games, and tabletop RPGs and... pizza?! You decide! Michael shares his time at NEWGame 2017 and bringing new people into the hobby. Then some emails, with thankfully little about pronunciation. Tom brings us back to hardcore gaming with GMT's MBT. Is it A-OK, TBH? Find out! Then both of our hosts discuss Battles ...
Prepare for the tenth EVER episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast almost 100% about wargames this time. Tom and Michael are back from another week off, what a bunch of lazy curs! Getting back on track, they start with some emails. Mostly about pronunciation, of course. Next, they discuss Musket and Pike: Nothing Gained but Glory and decide they haven't decided on the game yet. Next, Tom finally gives us his thoughts on Clash...
Welcome to the very ninth episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast about games mostly! Tom and Michael race (though not too hard) against the clock to finish before Tom goes to play muzak. Michael recounts his bumbling efforts to enact/stop Operation Dynamo in GMT's France '40, while Tom starts the first campaign game of ASL Festung Budapest in earnest. Michael rambles about RPGs for seemingly no reason, then Tom does a st...
Welcome to the third ever Rally in the Valley Special episode! Michael and Tom talk about beginner wargames. Topics include a brief and inconclusive discussion on what a wargame is, who might be into wargames and what makes a good intro game, a bevy of recommended games, some advice on gaming accessories, and other thoughts!
Contact Rally in the Valley:
Email: Rallyinthevalleypodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @RitvPodcast
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Crisis: Sinai
Next War India-Pakistan
Great Battles of History: Alexander
OCS: Baltic Gap
Michael goes to the Renisance Fair 4:15
Next War: India-Pakistan 9:15
ASL Poland in Flames 19:45
Blood Before Richmond 28:20
Cuba Libre AAR 34:00
A Victory Lost 49:40
"ASL Rule of the Week" 57:05
NO COCKTAIL RECOMENDATION FOR YOU THIS WEEK
"RitV Ebay Quiz" 59:30
MICHAEL'S PROMISE 1:10:50
Normandy 44 AAR Final Report
ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1
Edge of the Empire
Other Non-Wargames
*Time stamps to Come!*
Special Thanks to:
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
Meghan Raebel for our logo.
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