Ancient Warfare, a magazine loved for nearly 20 years, is seeking a new editor. Dive into its history and find out how to apply for this unique opportunity. https://bit.ly/4buAgGL
Jasper Oorthuys
@clogfather.bsky.social
Editor in chief at Karwansaray Publishers, editor of Ancient Warfare. Easily distracted by dogs and books. Here for wargaming and nonsense.
Ancient Warfare 108 is now available for pre-order. Explore the road to Gaugamela and Alexander the Great's campaign. https://bit.ly/44X9SS7
Are blogs dying? A forum thread discusses AI's impact on blogs and the shift to video content. Some fear AI, others adapt. What's your take on the future of online writing and sharing? https://bit.ly/4yYgDko #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!
It’s that time of year to pop over to greatwargamingsurvey.com and fill in the questionnaire!
The Great Wargaming Survey 2026 is live. Share your experiences, explore new questions, and get a discount coupon and free STL for participating. https://bit.ly/4w2xno0 #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!
The Great Wargaming Survey is back: www.greatwargamingsurvey.com
Testing the setup for a #ChainofCommand scenario to play on the weekend of 2/3 October at the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @redandloud.bsky.social. Poles at Driel from the 2023 Lard Magazine #SpreadTheLard
The Great Wargaming Survey 2026 is live. Share your experiences, explore new questions, and get a discount coupon and free STL for participating. https://bit.ly/4w2xno0 #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!
Digital sculpting and 3D printing take center stage in the latest War Room podcast. Tune in to hear how tech is transforming miniature creation—and don’t miss the Great Wargaming Survey 2026, starting Saturday. https://bit.ly/4wAZc7S #wargaming
How are themes for WSS magazine selected? The editor reveals the process and teases upcoming issues. Your input is welcome. https://bit.ly/4x4clWJ #wargaming
Issue 60 of Ancient History Magazine is here. Explore upcoming themes like ancient cities, Greek mythology, and Roman hygiene, plus early ideas for Messenia and the Mayan world. Share your input. https://bit.ly/4c6Ohug
The @ancientwarfare.bsky.social team is back together, this time discussing Alexander the Great and the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced for Karwansaray by The History Network. Look for that podcast soon. #AncientBluesky
Users debate if "rules mastery" is true tactics in wargaming vs board games. Is exploiting rules for predictable outcomes really strategy? What do you think? https://bit.ly/4x2XWKt #wargaming
The Great Wargaming Survey 2025 highlights why we wargame: history, creativity, and connection. Jon Freitag’s retrospective explores the human side of the hobby. Read more https://bit.ly/3Rt14Al #wargaming
New digital edition of Wargames Soldiers and Strategy 141 available now. Features Roman Italy invasions, Monmouths rebellion, Boer War scenarios, and more. Digital edition at 4.50 EUR https://bit.ly/4vH201T #wargaming
Missed this earlier? A behind-the-scenes look at the Mycenaean site of Iklaina, its discoveries, and its ties to the Ancient History Podcast. Read more about this fascinating excavation. https://bit.ly/3T4PhZt
Ancient History Magazine 60 is now available. Explore revolutions in antiquity, from urban development in Mesopotamia to the spread of the alphabet. Get your copy in print or digital format. https://bit.ly/4wLKHxV
Today on Instagram: Learn more about gaming Tudor Ireland in WS&S 119. - follow the team at https://www.instagram.com/wssmagazine/
Explore Mongol history at the Royal Armouries’ exhibition, featuring 250+ objects—many never seen outside Mongolia. Discover the legacy of Central Asia’s nomadic empires until November 2026. https://bit.ly/4ygnaXb
The Great Wargaming Survey 2025 reveals what players love most about miniatures wargaming. Cluster analysis uncovers key themes like gaming, social bonds, and creativity—and how little has changed since 2023. https://bit.ly/4yAEJl8 #wargaming
The wait is over! For 4 days only, enjoy fantastic savings across our range of buildings, bases, miniatures and so much more! When the clock hits midnight on Monday, the sale stops. Shop now and bring your next battlefield to life! www.warbases.co.uk
Missed this earlier – the build-up to the Battle of Telamon in Cisalpine Gaul. Rome’s expansion provoked the Boii, Insubres, and their Gaesatae allies into action. Learn more about the conflict. https://bit.ly/44LiUS1 #wargaming
Ray Rivers shares his 10mm Zulu War British Army project using Pendraken miniatures. The 24th Foot is coming to life! Plans include full VSF force. Join the discussion. https://opq.to/gXWq5p #wargaming
New blog: A comparison of late medieval plastic miniatures from Perry, Warlord, and Wargames Atlantic. Explore size, compatibility, and conversion tips for infantry, with more on cavalry coming soon. https://opq.to/RwXZdA #wargaming
The International Medieval Congress in Leeds, Europe’s biggest medieval studies event, starts next week. Expect 2,000 papers, excursions, and unique experiences like chant soundwalks and medieval crafts. https://opq.to/6oJ8K8
Ever feel your wargaming table looks bare despite minimal scenics? A recent thread on Lead Adventure Forum explores balancing playability & visual appeal. Share your tips and tricks! https://opq.to/1R1mXG #wargaming
Here’s the Crete 1941 vignette that I made for the cover of Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine, issue 100. Foundry minis with a Curteys/ First Corp parachute and a pinch of sand from Hill 107. #miniatures #wargaming #nerdlings #spreadthelard #ww2wargaming
Missed this earlier? A new blog explores Dark Age plastic miniatures for Scots and Irish warriors, comparing Gripping Beast, Wargames Atlantic, and Victrix sets. Discover compatibility, customisation tips, and hybrid creations. https://tny.app/6r0s4nfm #wargaming #wargaming
