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@thegentlemeeple

Father, Avid Board Gamer, Blogger, Metalhead, Human Being. Read my personal blog via Substack if you like: https://marcodoria.substack.com/

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Xzibit meme saying "Yo dawg I heard you like boxes so I put a box in a box in a box"

Xzibit meme saying "Yo dawg I heard you like boxes so I put a box in a box in a box"

Using a filament to 3D-print a spool to use filament to 3D-print feels like:

11.03.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think it can be both like Roman dialect or archaic Italian

07.03.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey there! It sounds like dialect

07.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Agree! My favorite songs are Parabol/Parabola and Schism (I used to play it with my friends)

06.03.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My first approach was Stinkfist on MTV, it left me quite confused (I was a 'purist' extreme metal fan back then)... Years later I bought Aenima before coming home from University and I devoured it on the bus... Undertow was my second purchase, my favorite is Lateralus.

06.03.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Mainly the art but also the β€œwhat if I want to sell it?”… and I tend to attach to things…

06.03.2026 06:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

For example I don’t think I will ever be able to get rid of Lords of Waterdeep
Boxes…

05.03.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For example, I’ve disdained Tool for years. And then, one random day they clicked. And I’ve enjoyed them since then. I am glad I didn’t miss out them. Things click when you are ready. Or they just don’t. The important thing is enjoy what resonates with you, no matters when and why.

05.03.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I had similar thoughts about my record collection. In time I came to a conclusion: everything arrives in the right moment, may they be games, bands, books.

05.03.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve trashed all the X-Wing boxes and put everything in two Plano cases. I’ve felt bad for a while πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

05.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
@thegentlemeeple.bsky.social
455 followers 666 following 2K posts

@thegentlemeeple.bsky.social 455 followers 666 following 2K posts

Iron Maiden Music intensifies 😈😈😈

05.03.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
a man is laying on a couch with a plate of food and the words but it 's haaaard Alt: a man is laying on a couch with a plate of food and the words but it 's haaaard
05.03.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Keeping would involve wrapping and storing them inside moisture-tight enclosures in my garage (to maintain some value in case I have to sell something).

Trashing would make me feel like an heretic…

I don’t know…

05.03.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What about the empty boxes? Should I keep or trash them?

05.03.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

In my quest for more shelf and head space, I am still assessing which #boardgames to cull.
In the meantime, I am consolidating the ones I will keep by printing inserts to store the expansions together with the main boxes. This way I can set aside a lot of expansion packaging. The question is: >

05.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

*attempt at... sorry for my wobbling grammar :(

05.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Seiko Instruments Inc. Walkman of mid '90s. There was a missing button on top, which I 3D-printed and replaced. Here my hand is holding the device to show the button section with 3 buttons, the middle one is the one I printed, it's slightly off, but close enough to the originals.

A Seiko Instruments Inc. Walkman of mid '90s. There was a missing button on top, which I 3D-printed and replaced. Here my hand is holding the device to show the button section with 3 buttons, the middle one is the one I printed, it's slightly off, but close enough to the originals.

This is my first attempt in 3D modeling and printing. It's not perfect, but I am proud.

I've learned how to use Sketchup just yesterday, and I immediately started tinkering to rebuild a missing button for my mid '90s Seiko Walkman.

This is prototype n.8, it needs some tweaking but I am quite happy

05.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Tinkering with my first own 3D-print project (a replacement FF button for my old Seiko Walkman).
A lot of mistakes but I am having quite fun. Learned how to use Sketchup in a couple of days and now I am perusing Bamboo Studio. I am not quite there yet, but I am enjoying the trial and error process!

05.03.2026 14:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with long hair is standing in front of a mirror looking at himself . Alt: a man with long hair is standing in front of a mirror looking at himself .
04.03.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character in a blue jacket and red shirt Alt: a cartoon character in a blue jacket and red shirt cracking his fingers ready to fight

When I see someone bending my cards.
#boardgames

04.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Finally a crunchy game night! Played a 4p game of Concordia, with Italia map. This time we enjoyed the game so much. 2:18 hours of sheer fun. I even won the game! #boardgames

02.03.2026 23:01 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some cool stuff here!

02.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Small 3D-printed clip to keep board games gameboards straight and plain.

Small 3D-printed clip to keep board games gameboards straight and plain.

A larger clip over a gameboard to show how it's made. A long plastic bracket with a longer flap and a shorter one to attach to the gameboard edge

A larger clip over a gameboard to show how it's made. A long plastic bracket with a longer flap and a shorter one to attach to the gameboard edge

A 3D-printed button clip on a Dixit vote dial: a round cog-shaped numbered disk under a longer cardboard piece with a round window to show one number at a time. The clip is fixed at the top center to let the dial turn.

A 3D-printed button clip on a Dixit vote dial: a round cog-shaped numbered disk under a longer cardboard piece with a round window to show one number at a time. The clip is fixed at the top center to let the dial turn.

I am testing some 3D-printed #boardgame accessories.

Clips are perfect for bendy/warped gameboards.

The round button for Dixit is just perfect, even better than the original one.

Links: makerworld.com/en/models/16...

makerworld.com/en/models/45...

makerworld.com/en/models/16...

02.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Printed with PETG-HF filament, I am very satisfied with the result. Minimal imperfections due to humidity, but nothing to write home about.

02.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A 3D-printed insert to organize all the components of Grand Austria Hotel and the Let's Waltz Expansion. The organizer trays in the picture are arranged in a 2x2 grid inside the box, holding cards, dice, tiles, and other components

A 3D-printed insert to organize all the components of Grand Austria Hotel and the Let's Waltz Expansion. The organizer trays in the picture are arranged in a 2x2 grid inside the box, holding cards, dice, tiles, and other components

The upper layer of the insert, in a 3 x 3 grid of trays, containing wooden tokens, cardboard tiles, and three different decks of cards.

The upper layer of the insert, in a 3 x 3 grid of trays, containing wooden tokens, cardboard tiles, and three different decks of cards.

Just finished printing and sorting this awesome insert for the Grand Austria Hotel #boardgame. Everything from the base game and the Let's Waltz expansion fit snuggly in the trays. It even passed the vertical storage test.

Link: makerworld.com/en/models/23...

02.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
BG Stats feb 2026

Partite: 10 
H-index: 1 
Giochi: 5 
Nuovi: 1 
Giocatori: 9 
Luoghi: 2 
Ore: 6 
Giorni: 5 

Pili Pili: 6
Brass: Birmingham: 1
Rebirth: 1
Brivido: 1
Carcassonne: 20Β° Anniversario: 1

9 autori:
Ben (II): 20%
Gavan Brown: 20%
Geoffrey Hayes: 20%
JB: 20%
Klaus-JΓΌrgen Wrede: 20%.

BG Stats feb 2026 Partite: 10 H-index: 1 Giochi: 5 Nuovi: 1 Giocatori: 9 Luoghi: 2 Ore: 6 Giorni: 5 Pili Pili: 6 Brass: Birmingham: 1 Rebirth: 1 Brivido: 1 Carcassonne: 20Β° Anniversario: 1 9 autori: Ben (II): 20% Gavan Brown: 20% Geoffrey Hayes: 20% JB: 20% Klaus-JΓΌrgen Wrede: 20%.

February was a slow month for #boardgames. Fortunately, I feel much better now and I’m looking forward to playing more in March! #bgstats

Props to @bgstatsapp.bsky.social for the great BGStats App!

28.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
i almost got caught...
i almost got caught... YouTube video by Davie504

youtube.com/shorts/v-HS5...

28.02.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s in my wishlist. It’s quite hard to find here in Italy but I am looking for it in the second hand market.

28.02.2026 09:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

100%

27.02.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I tend to complete the games I like the most. At the moment I got everything for Anachrony (my no. 1 game of all time), Concordia (all the maps and expansions), and Scythe (minus the map extension, the modular board, and the metal coins), Newton, Lorenzo il Magnifico.

27.02.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0