TAG
@knockman.bsky.social
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.
NB: No longer explaining the Obvious to the Oblivious.
Just a shout out to the #OGRE Miniatures players, that these 6mm models make perfectly scaled trains & tracks to go with the plastic Ogre/GEV Miniatures. Well recommended.
#OgreGEV
#OgreGEV
One of the ranges we're well known for is our selection of 6mm SF scenery. A set that's proved to be really popular is the monorail, with over a dozen different types of carriage including an armoured train, along with stations, ground-level and elevated track.
brigademodels.co.uk/product-cate...
brigademodels.co.uk/product-cate...
January 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Another trialling session for Imperial Elegy. Preferring this to Here I Stand. Finding less player downtime than HIS, & not so obvious who's winning so limited opportunity to Nobble-The-Leader. All done on Vassal platform & via Discord so its not being played F2F.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...
Imperial Elegy: The Road to the Great War 1850-1920
Diplomacy, warfare, and statecraft from 1850 to 1920.
boardgamegeek.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Another trialling session for Imperial Elegy. Preferring this to Here I Stand. Finding less player downtime than HIS, & not so obvious who's winning so limited opportunity to Nobble-The-Leader. All done on Vassal platform & via Discord so its not being played F2F.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...
One post I meant to share for #BritishWarMemorials enthusiasts. It's very remote, but at some point will return to hopefully take better pix & notes.
Trip to St Aidan's of Thorneyburn, near Tarset in Northumberland. A c19th church built for one of the most remote parishes in England. Quite a few interesting gravestones & some memorials inside too.
January 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM
One post I meant to share for #BritishWarMemorials enthusiasts. It's very remote, but at some point will return to hopefully take better pix & notes.
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When it came to the women in history we couldn’t be contained in the 150 person limit when I did it, so we had a part 2 for those wanting to network to the max
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
When it came to the women in history we couldn’t be contained in the 150 person limit when I did it, so we had a part 2 for those wanting to network to the max
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And for the people fleeing wannabe space wanker and his racist hordes there is also this starter pack for women in history …
January 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
And for the people fleeing wannabe space wanker and his racist hordes there is also this starter pack for women in history …
An old throwback recently found & scanned to then share.
Original version, from 1958, of Diplomacy.
#Diplomacy #FreebieFriday
Original version, from 1958, of Diplomacy.
#Diplomacy #FreebieFriday
January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
An old throwback recently found & scanned to then share.
Original version, from 1958, of Diplomacy.
#Diplomacy #FreebieFriday
Original version, from 1958, of Diplomacy.
#Diplomacy #FreebieFriday
Some prep for twixmas gaming: 28mm mounted troops. Spreading collection on tabletop to sort units into armies. Aim is to set-up a fictional basic game then trial various rules: Lion Rampant 2, Impetus, TtS, ToR, & possible variations of them. Plus my own scribbles & ideas.
#Wargaming #imaginations
#Wargaming #imaginations
December 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Some prep for twixmas gaming: 28mm mounted troops. Spreading collection on tabletop to sort units into armies. Aim is to set-up a fictional basic game then trial various rules: Lion Rampant 2, Impetus, TtS, ToR, & possible variations of them. Plus my own scribbles & ideas.
#Wargaming #imaginations
#Wargaming #imaginations
Post-move unpacking, found some naval historical societies booklets no longer needed. Subjects like Chatham Dockyard, Portsmouth, South Coast, Palmerston Forts, etc.
@kejamieson.bsky.social & @jerijerod14.bsky.social - are these any use to you for historical info/research?
Free.
Can do pix later?
@kejamieson.bsky.social & @jerijerod14.bsky.social - are these any use to you for historical info/research?
Free.
Can do pix later?
December 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Post-move unpacking, found some naval historical societies booklets no longer needed. Subjects like Chatham Dockyard, Portsmouth, South Coast, Palmerston Forts, etc.
@kejamieson.bsky.social & @jerijerod14.bsky.social - are these any use to you for historical info/research?
Free.
Can do pix later?
@kejamieson.bsky.social & @jerijerod14.bsky.social - are these any use to you for historical info/research?
Free.
Can do pix later?
Now 15 months ago: Grand Battles C&C Naps Waterloo 1815. Promised the host I'd bring figures & hexes so that meant serious rebasing prep, terrain-fettling & then lots of boxes carefully packed. But it was great fun. It nudged me to overhaul my 15mm Naps, so win-win.
boardgamegeek.com/blog/13255/b...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/13255/b...
Waterloo @ Unfurl, September 14th, 2024 | Commands & Colors: Napoleonics - Grand Battle Reports
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December 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Now 15 months ago: Grand Battles C&C Naps Waterloo 1815. Promised the host I'd bring figures & hexes so that meant serious rebasing prep, terrain-fettling & then lots of boxes carefully packed. But it was great fun. It nudged me to overhaul my 15mm Naps, so win-win.
boardgamegeek.com/blog/13255/b...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/13255/b...
My friends' son (15) was badly let down by the care company tasked with supporting him. Their failure means he now needs immediate pre-operation therapy. So family friends are trying to raise funds urgently. Please help if you can, even if it's just a few quid.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £4000 to Help fund physiotherapy for Sam – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Help fund physiotherapy for Sam. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
My friends' son (15) was badly let down by the care company tasked with supporting him. Their failure means he now needs immediate pre-operation therapy. So family friends are trying to raise funds urgently. Please help if you can, even if it's just a few quid.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Worth having a look if you appreciate a clever little game in a decent little package. Check out the rules and the how-to-play on the Operating Instructions webpage:
www.iadsthegame.com
#wargaming #cardgames #boardgames
www.iadsthegame.com
#wargaming #cardgames #boardgames
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Worth having a look if you appreciate a clever little game in a decent little package. Check out the rules and the how-to-play on the Operating Instructions webpage:
www.iadsthegame.com
#wargaming #cardgames #boardgames
www.iadsthegame.com
#wargaming #cardgames #boardgames
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“There’s more to historical board games than just hex-and-counter WWII”: Candice Harris on turning her video talents to making historical wargaming more accessible after her surprise BoardGameGeek exit:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@candidrum.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@candidrum.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“There’s more to historical board games than just hex-and-counter WWII”: Candice Harris on turning her video talents to making historical wargaming more accessible after her surprise BoardGameGeek exit:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@candidrum.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@candidrum.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
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2025 Year-End Wargaming Survey
Our third annual year-end survey is ready to go! Please give us your feedback on how your 2025 year in wargaming unfolded, as well as some thoughts on wargaming media channels, conventions, and your purchases.
wp.me/pae4WL-dfu
Our third annual year-end survey is ready to go! Please give us your feedback on how your 2025 year in wargaming unfolded, as well as some thoughts on wargaming media channels, conventions, and your purchases.
wp.me/pae4WL-dfu
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
2025 Year-End Wargaming Survey
Our third annual year-end survey is ready to go! Please give us your feedback on how your 2025 year in wargaming unfolded, as well as some thoughts on wargaming media channels, conventions, and your purchases.
wp.me/pae4WL-dfu
Our third annual year-end survey is ready to go! Please give us your feedback on how your 2025 year in wargaming unfolded, as well as some thoughts on wargaming media channels, conventions, and your purchases.
wp.me/pae4WL-dfu
Just a quick repost/share so I can fit some hashtags to it 🤔
#Wargaming #15mm #HorseAndMusket #15mmTerrain
#Wargaming #15mm #HorseAndMusket #15mmTerrain
Recommendations welcome: best source for 15mm livestock for Horse & Musket/European setting.
Channeling my Lean/Kubrick tendencies for extra detail on my tabletop, as well as some suitable logistics presence too for army camps. Inspired by @battlegames.bsky.social & his Borg/Grenouisse sheep! 🐑🦆🐖🐄🐐
Channeling my Lean/Kubrick tendencies for extra detail on my tabletop, as well as some suitable logistics presence too for army camps. Inspired by @battlegames.bsky.social & his Borg/Grenouisse sheep! 🐑🦆🐖🐄🐐
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Just a quick repost/share so I can fit some hashtags to it 🤔
#Wargaming #15mm #HorseAndMusket #15mmTerrain
#Wargaming #15mm #HorseAndMusket #15mmTerrain
Recommendations welcome: best source for 15mm livestock for Horse & Musket/European setting.
Channeling my Lean/Kubrick tendencies for extra detail on my tabletop, as well as some suitable logistics presence too for army camps. Inspired by @battlegames.bsky.social & his Borg/Grenouisse sheep! 🐑🦆🐖🐄🐐
Channeling my Lean/Kubrick tendencies for extra detail on my tabletop, as well as some suitable logistics presence too for army camps. Inspired by @battlegames.bsky.social & his Borg/Grenouisse sheep! 🐑🦆🐖🐄🐐
November 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Recommendations welcome: best source for 15mm livestock for Horse & Musket/European setting.
Channeling my Lean/Kubrick tendencies for extra detail on my tabletop, as well as some suitable logistics presence too for army camps. Inspired by @battlegames.bsky.social & his Borg/Grenouisse sheep! 🐑🦆🐖🐄🐐
Channeling my Lean/Kubrick tendencies for extra detail on my tabletop, as well as some suitable logistics presence too for army camps. Inspired by @battlegames.bsky.social & his Borg/Grenouisse sheep! 🐑🦆🐖🐄🐐
Currently losing hours & hours browsing the many aspects of this site, so happily made a one-off donation in support.
www.kronoskaf.com/wss/index.ph...
#Wargaming #ProjectWSS #Marlborough
www.kronoskaf.com/wss/index.ph...
#Wargaming #ProjectWSS #Marlborough
www.kronoskaf.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Currently losing hours & hours browsing the many aspects of this site, so happily made a one-off donation in support.
www.kronoskaf.com/wss/index.ph...
#Wargaming #ProjectWSS #Marlborough
www.kronoskaf.com/wss/index.ph...
#Wargaming #ProjectWSS #Marlborough
Almost at an endpoint with folks in my home doing workstuff. Sparx, floorers, plumbers, painters & such. Excellent workers, but now want my home space peaceful. Just BBH & myself, & the 2 fluffs. Just to sit & relax. Appreciate all work done but had enough now. Is this a 'thing' or am I going mad?
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Almost at an endpoint with folks in my home doing workstuff. Sparx, floorers, plumbers, painters & such. Excellent workers, but now want my home space peaceful. Just BBH & myself, & the 2 fluffs. Just to sit & relax. Appreciate all work done but had enough now. Is this a 'thing' or am I going mad?
Had fun last weekend with #RankAndFile rules for Battle of Minden game. Didn't go to plan other than hold, hold, hold & even that went up in smoke at the end. But it was enjoyable. Consequently it's inspired me to get on with rebasing 15mm WSS/GNW stuff. So that's the weekend sorted.
#Wargaming
#Wargaming
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Had fun last weekend with #RankAndFile rules for Battle of Minden game. Didn't go to plan other than hold, hold, hold & even that went up in smoke at the end. But it was enjoyable. Consequently it's inspired me to get on with rebasing 15mm WSS/GNW stuff. So that's the weekend sorted.
#Wargaming
#Wargaming
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If you're looking for a glimpse at Écorcheurs! - my new skirmish rules, Nick at Medieval Wargamer has a flick through -that is pretty good! youtu.be/LH3ePiszFGM?... #ecorcheurs #medievalwargaming #wargaming
Écorcheurs - HYW Skirmish Rules FLIPTHROUGH & REVIEW
YouTube video by Medieval Wargamer
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November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If you're looking for a glimpse at Écorcheurs! - my new skirmish rules, Nick at Medieval Wargamer has a flick through -that is pretty good! youtu.be/LH3ePiszFGM?... #ecorcheurs #medievalwargaming #wargaming
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Considering doing some sketch commissions to raise some funds for the local wargaming and boardgame club that is just starting up. Some semi realistic or anime style ones, or even some cheaper than normal 40k inspired Darkest Dungeon style portraits. Sketches are £15 and DD Portraits are £20
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Considering doing some sketch commissions to raise some funds for the local wargaming and boardgame club that is just starting up. Some semi realistic or anime style ones, or even some cheaper than normal 40k inspired Darkest Dungeon style portraits. Sketches are £15 and DD Portraits are £20
Deal of the Day on Wargames Vault: Age of Penda rules by Daniel Mersey. If you also check out some of his other publications, you'll see he's re-done Glutter of Ravens. Well worth laying down some quids to get these PDFs.
#Wargaming
www.wargamevault.com/product/3763...
#Wargaming
www.wargamevault.com/product/3763...
Wargame Vault - The Largest RPG Download Store!
Wargame Vault is the largest wargame download store.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Deal of the Day on Wargames Vault: Age of Penda rules by Daniel Mersey. If you also check out some of his other publications, you'll see he's re-done Glutter of Ravens. Well worth laying down some quids to get these PDFs.
#Wargaming
www.wargamevault.com/product/3763...
#Wargaming
www.wargamevault.com/product/3763...
2nd day of boardgaming: luckily getting a hands-on tutorial of Napoleon's Triumph. Such a stylish elegant game. It's definitely different from usual hex-&-counter format. Enjoyably lost & making observation notes on how to delve further into this & learn more soon with my own copy.
#NapoleonsTriumph
#NapoleonsTriumph
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
2nd day of boardgaming: luckily getting a hands-on tutorial of Napoleon's Triumph. Such a stylish elegant game. It's definitely different from usual hex-&-counter format. Enjoyably lost & making observation notes on how to delve further into this & learn more soon with my own copy.
#NapoleonsTriumph
#NapoleonsTriumph
Weekend boardgaming at twice-per-year local gaming guild event.
Today: 'Churchill' - interesting game of 'cooperative competition' between USA, GB & USSR in WW2. Defeat Axis powers, but always keep an eye on post-war supremacy. Fair to say it's a challenge to learn. Enjoyed it & will play again.
Today: 'Churchill' - interesting game of 'cooperative competition' between USA, GB & USSR in WW2. Defeat Axis powers, but always keep an eye on post-war supremacy. Fair to say it's a challenge to learn. Enjoyed it & will play again.
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Weekend boardgaming at twice-per-year local gaming guild event.
Today: 'Churchill' - interesting game of 'cooperative competition' between USA, GB & USSR in WW2. Defeat Axis powers, but always keep an eye on post-war supremacy. Fair to say it's a challenge to learn. Enjoyed it & will play again.
Today: 'Churchill' - interesting game of 'cooperative competition' between USA, GB & USSR in WW2. Defeat Axis powers, but always keep an eye on post-war supremacy. Fair to say it's a challenge to learn. Enjoyed it & will play again.
Fiasco good. Collected Pre-Orders, bought some bits for friend's 10-yr old to get him started, & browsed the games too. Did seem a little cramped for space tho. Made a weekend of it, lots of Thai & Indian food eaten & hotel was very comfy. Needed the break from homestuff, so got a new focus on that.
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fiasco good. Collected Pre-Orders, bought some bits for friend's 10-yr old to get him started, & browsed the games too. Did seem a little cramped for space tho. Made a weekend of it, lots of Thai & Indian food eaten & hotel was very comfy. Needed the break from homestuff, so got a new focus on that.
#FIASCO in Leeds this Sunday. Already well organised, with 3 pre-orders in with traders to then collect at show.
Excellent, impressed, & also skint well before it's Tuesday & I've left the home. I'll be the one licking flavourings from the inside of empty crisp packets!!
#Wargaming #PreShowOrders
Excellent, impressed, & also skint well before it's Tuesday & I've left the home. I'll be the one licking flavourings from the inside of empty crisp packets!!
#Wargaming #PreShowOrders
a cat is eating macaroni and cheese with smiley faces above it that say hungry
ALT: a cat is eating macaroni and cheese with smiley faces above it that say hungry
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October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#FIASCO in Leeds this Sunday. Already well organised, with 3 pre-orders in with traders to then collect at show.
Excellent, impressed, & also skint well before it's Tuesday & I've left the home. I'll be the one licking flavourings from the inside of empty crisp packets!!
#Wargaming #PreShowOrders
Excellent, impressed, & also skint well before it's Tuesday & I've left the home. I'll be the one licking flavourings from the inside of empty crisp packets!!
#Wargaming #PreShowOrders