Eric Farrington
@bloodandspectacles.bsky.social
A published wargame and role-playing game designer, a Lean 6-Sigma Black Belt, and nerdy guy who does stuff.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Great idea #tabletopwillphillips!
I am working on a few games. I always have more than 1 going at a time.
A Late Roman wargame, a Fantasy Ice Hockey game, a 1960's Spy-Fi Rule-lite RPG, a solo/coop play modern wargame, Cold War Submarines, and a Vampire-themed campaign game.
Good times.
I am working on a few games. I always have more than 1 going at a time.
A Late Roman wargame, a Fantasy Ice Hockey game, a 1960's Spy-Fi Rule-lite RPG, a solo/coop play modern wargame, Cold War Submarines, and a Vampire-themed campaign game.
Good times.
January 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Great idea #tabletopwillphillips!
I am working on a few games. I always have more than 1 going at a time.
A Late Roman wargame, a Fantasy Ice Hockey game, a 1960's Spy-Fi Rule-lite RPG, a solo/coop play modern wargame, Cold War Submarines, and a Vampire-themed campaign game.
Good times.
I am working on a few games. I always have more than 1 going at a time.
A Late Roman wargame, a Fantasy Ice Hockey game, a 1960's Spy-Fi Rule-lite RPG, a solo/coop play modern wargame, Cold War Submarines, and a Vampire-themed campaign game.
Good times.
Back on the Quest, #Heroquest! This time I am playing First Light, but with an all "Meat-Head" party. That means no magic! Melee heroes only! Find out how it went on the Blood and Spectacles Blog.
January 27, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Back on the Quest, #Heroquest! This time I am playing First Light, but with an all "Meat-Head" party. That means no magic! Melee heroes only! Find out how it went on the Blood and Spectacles Blog.
My old friend Tia used to like to crawl into my kid’s bed and bury herself in the stuffed animals. Sadly departed from our world for a few months now. #caturday
January 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
My old friend Tia used to like to crawl into my kid’s bed and bury herself in the stuffed animals. Sadly departed from our world for a few months now. #caturday
Posted 1/23 for “ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom”.
January 23, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Posted 1/23 for “ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom”.
A goal for 2026 was to paint all my #Heroquest elves. I think I have a pretty good start!
#wargames
#paintingminiatures
#wargames
#paintingminiatures
January 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
A goal for 2026 was to paint all my #Heroquest elves. I think I have a pretty good start!
#wargames
#paintingminiatures
#wargames
#paintingminiatures
Got a start on first bushing things for 2026. Elven Mercs from Rise of the Dread Moon for #heroquest.
#miniaturepainting
#wargames
#miniaturepainting
#wargames
January 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Got a start on first bushing things for 2026. Elven Mercs from Rise of the Dread Moon for #heroquest.
#miniaturepainting
#wargames
#miniaturepainting
#wargames
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 AM
A #Reaper miniature I painted last year at a painting social. Not sure I posted this anywhere.
#miniature
#paintingminiatures
#miniature
#paintingminiatures
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A #Reaper miniature I painted last year at a painting social. Not sure I posted this anywhere.
#miniature
#paintingminiatures
#miniature
#paintingminiatures
These week on the Blood and Spectacles blog I discuss the importance of genre in Wargame design.
Image is of scratchbuilt mecha for the game Hostile Space.
#miniaturewargames
#wargames
#wargamedesign
Image is of scratchbuilt mecha for the game Hostile Space.
#miniaturewargames
#wargames
#wargamedesign
January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
These week on the Blood and Spectacles blog I discuss the importance of genre in Wargame design.
Image is of scratchbuilt mecha for the game Hostile Space.
#miniaturewargames
#wargames
#wargamedesign
Image is of scratchbuilt mecha for the game Hostile Space.
#miniaturewargames
#wargames
#wargamedesign
Trying to chill before a new week starts with some #miniaturepainting. These are elves from #heroquest expansions.
January 12, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Trying to chill before a new week starts with some #miniaturepainting. These are elves from #heroquest expansions.
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Reposted by Eric Farrington
The agent, Jonathan Ross, was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a June operation in the Twin Cities, court records show.
ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis is identified
Jonathan Ross, a Minnesota-based agent, was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing motorist.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The agent, Jonathan Ross, was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a June operation in the Twin Cities, court records show.
With the ICE killing of a US Citizen in my home state I think it is time to be crystal clear about my beliefs.
Fuck Fascists and their right-wing enablers.
I remember a time where such a statement would not be controversial. Indeed it would be mainstream.
Fuck Fascists and their right-wing enablers.
I remember a time where such a statement would not be controversial. Indeed it would be mainstream.
January 8, 2026 at 2:53 PM
With the ICE killing of a US Citizen in my home state I think it is time to be crystal clear about my beliefs.
Fuck Fascists and their right-wing enablers.
I remember a time where such a statement would not be controversial. Indeed it would be mainstream.
Fuck Fascists and their right-wing enablers.
I remember a time where such a statement would not be controversial. Indeed it would be mainstream.
RIP to my good friend and companion Sticky Izzy. She was 12 years old.
It is amazing how expressive and full of personality she was. Izzy was a rescue who was gifted to my family at a tough time in our lives. She helped us get through it.
You are loved and will be missed! 😢
It is amazing how expressive and full of personality she was. Izzy was a rescue who was gifted to my family at a tough time in our lives. She helped us get through it.
You are loved and will be missed! 😢
January 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
RIP to my good friend and companion Sticky Izzy. She was 12 years old.
It is amazing how expressive and full of personality she was. Izzy was a rescue who was gifted to my family at a tough time in our lives. She helped us get through it.
You are loved and will be missed! 😢
It is amazing how expressive and full of personality she was. Izzy was a rescue who was gifted to my family at a tough time in our lives. She helped us get through it.
You are loved and will be missed! 😢
Happy New Year. Last year had some great gaming moments. Hopefully 2026 will too!
December 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Happy New Year. Last year had some great gaming moments. Hopefully 2026 will too!
I painted 166 miniatures in 2025. They ranged from Heroquest, to Victrix Anglo-Saxons, to Brigade Imperial Skies range, to Reaper. Hopefully I can do as well or better in 2026!
#paintingminiatures
#miniaturepainting
#wargaming
#paintingminiatures
#miniaturepainting
#wargaming
December 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I painted 166 miniatures in 2025. They ranged from Heroquest, to Victrix Anglo-Saxons, to Brigade Imperial Skies range, to Reaper. Hopefully I can do as well or better in 2026!
#paintingminiatures
#miniaturepainting
#wargaming
#paintingminiatures
#miniaturepainting
#wargaming
December 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, aMarry Christmas to all and a Hapoy New Year!
- Reaper Nativity scene in 28mm painted by me.
- Reaper Nativity scene in 28mm painted by me.
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, aMarry Christmas to all and a Hapoy New Year!
- Reaper Nativity scene in 28mm painted by me.
- Reaper Nativity scene in 28mm painted by me.
Reposted by Eric Farrington
The greatest movie ever made is FREE on Youtube btw
December 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The greatest movie ever made is FREE on Youtube btw
December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
December 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM