So, wonderful people of 3++, Kirbio has greenlit me doing a weekly podcast. Now, this article's here to discuss a few things. First off, it needs a name. Kirby's suggestion was... awful, and I'm not going to even repeat it here. So if you fancy yourself witty, go for it.
Second is the topic. As it's me, it's going to be tactics. Tactics for what, I'm not sure. It'll probably be a look at good tactics, commonly used bad ones, keeping your eyes on the prize (guilty of not doing this) and suchlike. Y'know, tactics. Strategies. However, I would like an indicator as to what level. 3++ is usually pretty basic, and personally I'd like to go far more in depth, but hey, it's for you guys to decide (mostly).
Also of note, MWC has offered to take part in this with me, and do a bit of fluff banter with me at the end. Hopefully, if he's still game, we'll think of some really cool scenarios, stories, what ifs and whatnot, and discuss them. I'd also like a name for this little tidbit as well, if at all possible. Fluff corner? Bah, sounds tacky. But anyway, this should hopefully be some pretty interesting stuff. "The Star Child disproved", "Is Cegorach the Deceiver", "Who was Sebastian Thor?". They're just a few things off the tod. We could also do stuff like "How cool is Eisenhorn?". Whatever, you know.
Now, that might seem tacked on, and if it ends up totally developing, it may well become it's own thing. Whatever, I'm totally open to suggestions at the moment, so you guys go crazy with suggestions (please!).
Two more things. A script. Do you want it scripted? If it's scripted, the main advantage is I can put the script up and you guys with no access to audio can read it. Only thing is this kind of defeats the purpose of it being a podcast.
Second, a video. This is something I wouldn't personally be able to do, but if there's someone who loves 3++ enough to make a weekly video, hey, sure, go for it.
Thanks folks.
Kirb your enthusiasm!
"...generalship should be informing list building." - Sir Biscuit
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Miniature Wargame Co · 734 weeks ago
MWC<------ This guy loves fluff!!!
Archnomad 70p · 734 weeks ago
sirbiscuit 81p · 734 weeks ago
Archnomad 70p · 734 weeks ago
;]
Sure though.
Kirby 118p · 734 weeks ago
Bro_Lo 82p · 734 weeks ago
How will the people know what he's saying?
As for a name... Eyes on the Prize (but make the 'z' like a 3 and put the ++ below the 'e'
Kirby 118p · 734 weeks ago
@TWidthofACircle · 734 weeks ago
*shudders*
That sounds way too suggestive...
fester40k 73p · 734 weeks ago
Thats the name
Archnomad 70p · 734 weeks ago
Comrade · 734 weeks ago
Kirby 118p · 734 weeks ago
Marshal_Wilhelm 61p · 734 weeks ago
I thought 'Maliciously Pink' or 'Malevolently Pink' after seeing that.
Hehee
Behemothh 48p · 734 weeks ago
loudanddeep 48p · 734 weeks ago
Vallek 28p · 734 weeks ago
=P
Comrade · 734 weeks ago
The Archnomad hour of power?
Falconhoof and friends?
3++ is bawlbags?
LloydsFirmassyoneword?
Marshal_Wilhelm 61p · 734 weeks ago
proudly brought to you by pwner Da Orksies
:)
animal_pants · 734 weeks ago
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CptFornost 44p · 734 weeks ago
And personally, I don't like videos. I think they're awful. Stick to audio only, radio has that unique charm...
So, what level are we in the game... I'm pretty newb. I still fail to grasp bubblewrapping and multiple assaults, aaannd I have yet to run any of the famous list builds (I'm going for SM mech bikes instead of Land Speeders), but it may be just me. I could really use a review of these basic tactics, so I can keep up once you take the level up a notch.
So, yeah. I'd say start simple and slow, cover a few of the basics, then go for the top content. The same goes for the show. Maybe start audio only and no script (just the guidelines), then if it works you can go for video and write something up for every show to follow strictly.
Hope I could help. I wish you luck in this endeavor.
Bro_Lo 82p · 734 weeks ago
Kirby 118p · 734 weeks ago
Your chiselled physique however...ya keep working on that =D!
chumbalaya 79p · 734 weeks ago
I want in.
The Lieutenant · 734 weeks ago
Course, you'll only get it if you watch an obscure Scottish TV show. :P
Either that or, "The Big Man's 40k Corner."
Tagline: "Listen, or yer gettin' c**ted"
loudanddeep 48p · 734 weeks ago
1 - You don't want total scripted unless you are doing dramatic works.
then you need to be good voice actors, or it will sound very flat.
However, unless you are the best natural born presenters and public speakers, you want at LEAST an outline of topics for yourselves.
Otherwise you will have TONS of editing to do, or will sound very pathetic.
2 - have good content.
there is a phrase in podcasting and radio media "content is king". Meaning if someone is going to invest time, past the "this is shiny!" phase, you have to have good content. There are two types of podcasts out there; entertainment, and informational. the best are both.
Have passion for it, and this will come (an excellent example of a mix is the classic "Car Talk" from NPR).
2 - Recording Quality.
While content is king...quality is a very close second. Get decen't mic's, work on your "um's" and other speaking type activities.
If you do two (or more) people in separate locations, its called a "double-ender"; google that, there are tons of ways of doing it.
(skype to skype is popular, but lower quality, but sometimes use for syncing up locally recorded material later).
3 - Time is money. Money is money. What was time again?
In this medium, and in audio books has shown that the best times for people to digest in one sitting is between 20-50 min.
(between the average commute time to the average time between classes).
After that people will have to find time to commit to listening, and unless you are really valuable to them...they might not.
Yes, some podcasts survive with longer run times....but set yourself up for success rather than a challenge in the beginning.
4 - See, in this diagram....
Words are a different medium...listeners are able to process things much faster than by reading, as even the brain is able to fill in gaps and aid comprehension for basic concepts....for advanced concepts, text is often better as a consumer of information can slow down their pace to comprehend the content. Audio listeners are not as prone to doing so. Therefore when you reach complex topics, its essential to be clear as possible in audio...
Best of luck with this endeavor, it sounds cool.
CptFornost 44p · 734 weeks ago