Here’s your midweek reminder that the Midgard Heroic Battles page on my website has the play sheet, extra Force lists, official video playlist and a host of other resources. Cheers! #spreadthelard #wargaming #midgardheroicbattles #miniatures #nerdlings mogsymakes.net/midgard/

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Logo by Paul Bourne of Handiwork Games, copyright Reisswitz Press 2024 22.7.26: À Montfort! À Montfort! The Goblet-Sized Campaign for the Second Barons’ War is undergoing final layout checks …

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Another great moment from the weekend was catching up with Stephen and Colin Patten. Stephen was running his Waelstowe game on a lovely table. Super to share memories of the first Gripping Beast ranges and the days of Warhammer Ancient Battles! #wargaming #miniatures #suttonhoo #nerdlings

Many thanks to everyone who stopped by to play, chat or run games at Sutton Hoo National Trust at the weekend. Brilliant fun and great to see so many old and new friends, but time to sit down in a dark room for a few days! #miniatures #wargaming #suttonhoo #nerdlings #anglosaxonhistory

One of the highlights of Sutton Hoo this weekend has been seeing the awesome Wulfheodenas group on site. Absolutely superb kit with a level of detail that rewards close inspection, and a pleasure to meet Ruben (@Woedans) in person.

Wargaming the Age of the Anglo Saxons in full flow at Sutton Hoo National Trust. Painting table is proving extremely popular! @suttonhoo_nt #miniatures #wargaming #nerdlings #suttonhoo #anglosaxonhistory @suttonhoo.bsky.social @badsquiddogames.bsky.social

King Raedwald mustering the troops at Sutton Hoo this morning. Event runs from 1000-1630, just turn up and play! #miniatures #wargaming #nerdlings #suttonhoo #anglosaxonhistory

A goblin riding a centipede has to come into this, surely? 🙂

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It isn't yet the end of the week, but who doesn't want some more good vibes around the place? Do me a little favour! Quote this post with something you've painted that you're proud of, or you just really like. Doesn't have to be your best, just something that makes you smile when you see it!

Back on the road to Sutton Hoo tomorrow, catch us and other groups running Wargames in the age of the Anglo-Saxons at the site on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August. Here’s a taster video of last year’s event. #wargaming #miniatures #suttonhoonationaltrust #spreadthelard #nerdlings

À Montfort! À Montfort! for Midgard Heroic Battles is now available to purchase as a PDF from Reisswitz Press. It’s been great fun delving into the Second Barons’ War - hope you enjoy it! #spreadthelard #midgardheroicbattles #miniatures #wargaming #nerdlings toofatlardies.co.uk/product/a-mo...

À Montfort! À Montfort! Goblet Size Camapaign | TOOFATLardies

À Montfort! À Montfort! is the second Goblet-Size Campaign for Midgard Heroic Battles.  Using the campaign system from Chronicles of Midgard, this historical 41-page supplement delves into the Second ...

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Just some Orcs having fun with their new polearms. Look at their happy little faces! There’s a terrific spears and polearms sprue in the Wargames Atlantic Barons’ War range and it’s much appreciated in Mordor. #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #orcs #nerdlings

Saturday 14 November 2026 sees a Lardy Games Day in Sheffield, UK. If you fancy running a game or just attending, and you haven't already registered your interest, you can do so here: forms.gle/5R3joH7Bk1mX... All figures etc provided on the day. You just need to turn up! #wargaming #spreadthelard

Outdoors game of Midgard with @thatchapscrivs.bsky.social 10mm minis worked perfectly though we had to stick down the road and trees to combat the wind! Good practice for Sutton Hoo next weekend 😃 #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #midgardheroicbattles #nerdlings

À Montfort! À Montfort! I’m very pleased to say that the second Goblet-Size Campaign for Midgard Heroic Battles is nearly ready. Richard has been burning the midnight oil finishing off the layout while I’ve been drawing maps in a medieval monk-style and checking all the statlines with a red pen!

Seeing as Chain of Command beat Midgard Heroic Battles in Yarkshire Gamer’s ‘World Cup of Historical Wargames Rules’ yesterday, it felt appropriate to post some pics of me running a Chain of Command game for Richard Clarke! #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #chainofcommandgame

Introduced to Fate of the Fellowship board game this afternoon by @thatchapscrivs.bsky.social and Martyn C. Great chance to brush up on Middle-earth geography. I liked the flying Nazgûl dominating certain regions of the board! #lordoftherings #boardgames #fateofthefellowship #nerdlings

Winchester Shieldwall - Saturday 21st November 2026 I’m very excited to be helping Ryan Lavelle of the University of Winchester in putting on a new one day event themed around Viking age warfare. #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #jhbackdrops #nerdlings #earlymedievalhistory

Just giving this a little nudge as it would be a shame for them to end up back on the shelf.. painted 28mm WW2 Russian army for sale #tabletopwargaming #miniatures #boltaction #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #28mm #warlord ebay.io/m/NWLRwx

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SOVIET WW2 Army. Bolt Action / Chain of Command. 6 command and support inc Commissar. Hoping this army can find it's way onto the table again, rather than sitting in storage! All well painted and based (magnetised for storage).

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Highly enjoyable evening doing some Mead-Price practice with @badsquiddogames.bsky.social and Jef, who promptly defeated my brave Dal Riadan forces with their Northumbrians three times over! #miniatures #wargaming #mogsymakes #nerdlings #earlymedievalwargaming

Out of 201 sets of Historical #Wargames Rules we are down to the last two. Chain of Command are the holders & are defending their 2023 title against Midgard who have smashed their way through the previous rounds. Vote starts 6pm 16/7/26 #tabletopgaming #wargaming #tabletopgames

It’s nearly Sutton Hoo time! On 1st and 2nd August, we will be running Anglo-Saxon wargames at the Suffolk site as part of the ‘Warrior Weekend’ event. Details here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffol... #miniatures #wargaming #nerdlings #suttonhoo @badsquiddogames.bsky.social

Demoing/ play testing over Zoom today for the first time since lockdown! Almost forgot how to do this. 🙂 #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #nerdlings

Brecourt Manor finished in 28mm, based on a kit from Sarissa Precision, with 3d printed bits from @sabotag3d.bsky.social and scratch stuff. Tutorial in @wssmagazine.bsky.social soon!

Last night’s Battle of Lewes at Boards and Swords. 7 players braved the heat (admittedly, probably better than wearing a bucket helm for the duration of a medieval battle) to try my Midgard Heroic Battles scenario #wargaming #miniatures #spreadthelard #midgardheroicbattles #boardsandswordsderby

Absolutely cracking day shooting a battle report video with Lee! The Second Barons’ War Goblet-Size Campaign for Midgard Heroic Battles is currently in layout so I thought it’d be good to have a video. #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #midgardheroicbattles #northstarmilitaryfigures

Bit of medieval map artwork in progress. #miniatures #wargaming #midgardheroicbattles #spreadthelard #medievalart #nerdlings

If you fancy trying out Midgard Heroic Battles, I’ll be at Boards And Swords Hobbies on Thursday 9th July running a participation game set in the Second Barons’ War starting at 7:00 pm. No need to bring anything. I have room for up to six players - just let me know if you want to play.

I had the pleasure of seeing the Hastings 960 project coming together yesterday. The aim is to put on a game using one miniature for every warrior who fought in the Battle of Hastings #miniatures #wargaming #midgardheroicbattles #battleofhastings #peterspaperboys youtu.be/p5OHY2Vtp6g?...

Hastings 960 Sneak Peek!

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Forcing the Pass: last night’s very genial game of Midgard Heroic Battles with long term playtesting chums @thatchapscrivs.bsky.social and Paul Welsh. All 10mm minis using 80 mm wide bases. #miniatures #wargaming #midgardheroicbattles #spreadthelard #nerdlings

Today I’ve been photographing for the 2nd Barons’ War project. Here’s an out take of some 28mm @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social minis painted by @thatchapscrivs.bsky.social and myself with a @handiworkgames.bsky.social ‘Skies’ Backdrop. #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #baronswar #nerdlings

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