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@knockman.bsky.social

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Ex-Civil Circus. Gamer. Historical stuff. Cat wrangler. Freelancer, Advisor, Consultant, Watcher of domestic & foreign issues, & international trade. NB: No longer explaining the Obvious to the Oblivious.

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 5d

If you still have ASL stuff, I'd recommend trying the #Retro rules from Minden Games. Use them to solo SL games myself. Just use the ASL/SL boards & counters.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15...

Retro: Tactical WWII Wargame Variant Rules

Play Adv. Squad Leader style games with streamlined rules--get those counters to war!

boardgamegeek.com

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 6d

Triple (or is it quadruple?) Well done!! 😎👍

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 6d

After being prompted by @tabletopbill.bsky.social I dug out a solitary 'General' magazine in my Stash-That-Must-Go.

A real oldie from autumn 1968. Might be a collector out there who wants/needs this?

It's free, just pay postage to wherever it has to go. UK-based.
#AvalonHill #TheGeneral #Freebie

Autumn 1968 The General magazine from Avalon Hill games company

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 7d

Nice. Reminds me I have an old 'General' mag somewhere, & was going to offer it up to collectors. Will go rummaging.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 11d

New element to add to my old Gothic-1889 project, some rules to dabble with. Published a while ago I first got a PDF then saw Old Glory UK still have printed copies. Simple horror-genre skirmish stuff in a handy basic outline that will allow some adaptation for role-play aspects.
#ChaosInCarpathia

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 11d

Nice response, reminds me I want some of these for my Gothic1889 concept project 😉

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 13d

Update: provisionally taken. Many thanks for the likes & reposts folks, much appreciated. 👍

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 13d

Yes, you have first choice?

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 13d

Another purge of unwanted stuff: 28mm Warlord Games Pike & Shot sprues, Foot Command & a few extras. Free, just pay for P&P. Otherwise these are destined for the Recycling bin next week.
Just shout with a reply or DM if you want them. UK-based.
#28mm #ECW #TYW #PikeAndShotte #Wargaming

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 15d

Why I post....

a picture of a baby yoda with the words i have no idea what i 'm doing

ALT: a picture of a baby yoda with the words i have no idea what i 'm doing

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 15d

Well done, very nice work.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 19d

Just bought a PDF copy of Jim Webster's latest rules, via Wargames Vault.

www.wargamevault.com/m/product/53...

Wargame Vault

Wargame Vault is the largest wargame download store.

www.wargamevault.com

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 21d

Just done this same thing a few months ago, and only just got unpacking!
#MajorMegaUberAngst

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 21d

Memento of our jaunt to #Nordlingen - my personal 'weapon carrier card' - as a guest of one of the host regiments.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 22d

Well done. Reminds me to do mine. Need some cheap combs.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 22d

An update: outgoing was fine, return trip was tiring & tedious. Couldn't wait to end it. Flying back into UK was delayed ('wrong rain' or something?!), biometric gate not working, unhappy & unhelpful BF slouching around a nonsensical chicane - it all seemed so unwelcoming & really amateurville.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 22d

I just backed Écorcheurs! on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

Écorcheurs!

Skirmish Wargaming in the Hundred Years War

www.kickstarter.com

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 22d

Indeed, while at Nordlingen we got an invite to go again to Memmingen.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 22d

Back from High Germany after marching around Nordlingen in the service of Gustav Adolphus! Cracking historic event everyone gets involved in. Great place, still walled, plenty of preserved architecture, residents proud of their history. Will do the event again if invited!
#30YW #Nordlingen #History

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · 22d

Happy to share & encourage this. Robert is a nice chap, he's done plenty of work on this, & promoting #medieval in general.
#ecorcheurs

Historian in Harness @historianinharness.bsky.social · 22d

WE ARE LIVE!

Back us now.

Rules, icon dice, tokens, and retinues are all available.

Backers will receive The exclusive 'Combat of the Thirty' scenario.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

Écorcheurs!

Skirmish Wargaming in the Hundred Years War

www.kickstarter.com

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Air travel: not done any since 2020; prior to that did a lot, work & personal. First Covid lockdown stopped it then Brexit added an extra nigel/niggle to it. Now set to use it very soon from an airport not used before but who look to have their shizzd together.
Still, some slight trepidations tho.

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TAG @knockman.bsky.social · Sep 6

Love this.
#MedievalMusic
m.youtube.com/watch?v=drDs...

We Didn't Start the Fire (Bardcore | Medieval/Renaissance Style Cover)

YouTube video by Hildegard von Blingin'

m.youtube.com

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happily delivered - and thanks to those who liked and reposted. Glad these have a new home.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · Sep 3

Excellent, you have first refusal. Just need to work out comms method, as I'm not sure I can still do DMs.

TAG @knockman.bsky.social · Sep 3

Valkyrie magazines - Independant RPG mags came out in the 90s. Some interesting articles, information, reviews & adverts, all useful reference. Packaged up as 1 bundle & available for anyone to take off my hands for £20 plus postage/courier fee. UK-based. So just £1 each.
#RPG #Roleplaying #Nineties

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