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Wargames hobbyist, conflicts history and age of sail aficionado. Blog @ wargamercoffeebreak.com

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And our world, our little "room table corner", is better for it. We know and we thank every one of you.

We cannot expect others to see the world as we do, but we may contribute into promoting designers and publishers which enrich our hobby, like you do, the only right way.

12.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Atst walker made yellow with Warhammer orcs all over it

Atst walker made yellow with Warhammer orcs all over it

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Now that is a proper damn warrrgghg

11.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Wait... What !? πŸ˜‚

11.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is a wargame. And I've had the debacle about the AI with some fans during the development, as I was very interested but totally ignored it once I saw the graphics pre release and immediately spotted the AI-gfx (trained eyes).
Publisher did, I believe, confirm they did so due to being small.

11.03.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In the end I think many folk just ignored it and threw it away. Pragmatism at its best and absolutely fine.

Same as with AI usage on some game, that even won best game in some coveted (I believe) awards (both will remain nameless).

Wallet is the best argument for and against a publisher.

11.03.2026 23:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

first instance I saw happening, someone shared a video, of it was with the pre order of First Victories, so not recent as such, but who knows...

11.03.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Campaign so far.

11.03.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally.

Had to use the historical tactics proper (and dice rolling helped). Very very cool.

11.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It is not even that. Is something that simply does not belong.
Not even book sellers do that and they always include a page marker with marketing.
Is unwelcoming, bizarre, unprofessional, abysmal customer care.

11.03.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I mean, I don't mind one bit risking betting on a new venture, like yours and some other new publishers around, but Mr. Heath has been around for quite a while, I was already a customer with Matrix Games when he had it, so the bet wasn't a bet but expected proper professional output.
Never again.

11.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Blame game! I can get behind this 😁

11.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A board showing conceptual space  relating to the allocation of blame.

A board showing conceptual space relating to the allocation of blame.

Today’s development: work on the board (courtesy of Rhea Vurghese at RPI) on a game about allocating (deflecting and shifting) blame for the Charge of the Light Brigade (early in concept development):

11.03.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Religious pamphlet in Lock n Load game

Religious pamphlet in Lock n Load game

Lock n’ Load put religious pamphlets in their game boxes? Probably most offensive thing I’ve ever seen in a hobby that’s sadly full of some incredibly offensive people.

That’s a hard pass for me.

11.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2

Had already dropped them due to the fiasco with the digital Nations at War...

How this belongs in a game package is beyond any reasoning.

11.03.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Our Gmail/YouTube has been hacked. We're doing our best to get it fixed but until then please ignore any weird stuff coming from either source. We'll keep you posted on things.

09.03.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited for the newly updated VASSAL modules for my "Littoral Commander" #wargame series. Check them out. 😁 🎲 πŸ’₯ #wargaming

11.03.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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D.A.K. War Diary Entry 11 March 1941 11 March 1941 The Commander, accompanied by Major Appel, flies to Sirt. There conference withΒ FliegerfΓΌhrer Afrika. Afterwards General Rommel flies toΒ Arco dei Fileni and ordersΒ 5.lei.Div. to compl…

On 11 March 1941 the cat and mouse game in the Agedabia - Agheila - Marada triangle continued, but Rommel ordered the establishment of a firmer position from Agheila to Marada, shielded by the salt lakes in-between the two locations.

11.03.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Legit...

11.03.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cat in a tuxedo is making a funny face ALT: a cat in a tuxedo is making a funny face

Ah!

11.03.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent Jan. Will read it later.
Also proper reference.

11.03.2026 09:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still fighting windmills.
#wargaming

revista.esup.edu.pe/RESUP/articl...

11.03.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Playing 'I, Napoleon' followed by 'Field Commander Napoleon' deserves a proper record.

'La Musique du 43Γ¨me R.I. de Lille sous la direction du Lieutenant Philibert, Tambour-major : Adjudant Vermeerch, et sous le commandement du colonel Delerm'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLBx...

11.03.2026 09:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!

11.03.2026 09:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
How Britain Broke Napoleon β€” Exploring the Actual Battlefields
How Britain Broke Napoleon β€” Exploring the Actual Battlefields YouTube video by Redcoat History

Excellent!!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fov8...

11.03.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stellar Rats Recon part 3 – for theΒ Dragoons As part of the β€˜Writing for the Dragoons’ initiative, Part 3 is out covering a little play through of a scenario of Raider Drop Zone. You may read it there directly

Stellar Rats Recon part 3 – for theΒ Dragoons

As part of the β€˜Writing for the Dragoons’ initiative, Part 3 is out covering a little play through of a scenario of Raider Drop Zone. You may read it there directly

11.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Wooden Ships and Iron Men":  Let's Remind Ourselves How This Works
"Wooden Ships and Iron Men": Let's Remind Ourselves How This Works YouTube video by Jim Owczarski

"Wooden Ships and Iron Men", you say? Let's learn! @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlkF...

10.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ah well.
Why not...

10.03.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I am not inclined to play my own trumpet, but I must admit that this review really struck a cord in the unaccomplished game designer that I am πŸ€—
Thank you to the kind gamer that penned it!
(Link to the full review in the next post)

10.03.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Connections Online is coming soon!

We're the focused online conference for wargame practitioners, dedicated to advancing and preserving the art, science, & application of wargaming

Conference will be held 20-25 April
Registration coming in early March
www.tinyurl.com/cnxo...

10.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A while back, I posted about my move to the Netherlands later this year. As part of that move, my family is also venturing into the world of tabletop game publishing through Hawk and Dove. I'd be honored if you would check us out and follow along on our journey!

10.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0