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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 4h

A little over two and a half hours in and the two TTRPG first-timers are either having (1) an absolute blast or (2) should probably be in Hollywood instead of here if they're not actually enjoying themselves.

#nerdlings
#ttrpg
#middleearth
#tolkien
#d&d
#5e
#freeleague

Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 15h

We have company coming over later, and a TTRPG has been requested.

Five players, two have never played before. I think this will be accessible to everyone.

I am reliably informed that there will also be pizza.

Looking forward to it.

#nerdlings
#ttrpg
#middleearth
#tolkien
#d&d
#5e
#freeleague

Cover of "The Lord of the Rings" 5E Roleplaying Starter Set: five heroic types fight off Orcs and a troll.

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 5h

I hunted up The Wombles for them.

They are......confused.

Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 5h

Pizza all gone.

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 9h

I have that, but I believe I'll go with "what comes in the box".

When I said two people have never played before, I should really have said "They've never played any sort of TTRPG before".

It'll be easier to hand them the pregen character with the bio, sketch etc and just go from there.

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 15h

We have company coming over later, and a TTRPG has been requested.

Five players, two have never played before. I think this will be accessible to everyone.

I am reliably informed that there will also be pizza.

Looking forward to it.

#nerdlings
#ttrpg
#middleearth
#tolkien
#d&d
#5e
#freeleague

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‘Orrible Little Men @orriblelittlemen.bsky.social · 16h

Finally finished some painting!

Victrix Hannibal’s veteran infantry

#nerdlings #wargame #carthage #ancient

8 miniatures (Victrix Carthaginians) known as “Hannibal’s Veteran Infantry”

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 16h

Progress is progress 👍

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Mediocre Hobbies @mediocrehobbies.bsky.social · 18h

Want to watch an Irishman swear at a big wardolly?

Here you go! The full video is right here: youtu.be/_4rMAPW1emw

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 17h

You wouldn't be a proper Irishman if you didn't swear at the big wardolly.

And you know that's true.

Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 1d

They look great 👍

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Tancread @gleefulgecko.com · 1d

So this foot skeleton is from the original GW plastic skeleton set. He is also part of a miniatures horror story I remember well. #miniatures #nerdlings.

A plastic skeleton model from Games Workshop's original plastic skeleton set. He is holding a sword and standing on a classic 1990s style green sand base.

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 1d

#oldhammer

BlueInVT 👊🇺🇸🔥 @blueinvt.bsky.social · 1d

Your painting certainly helps make that guy look great...but I also agree that some of the old Fantasy Regiments figures hold up well. I'm particularly fond of the Orcs and Dwarfs...finished this unit up for last Orctober...

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 2d

I approve of this post. The oats instead of cornstarch is an interesting riff.

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plastic_krack @plastickrack.bsky.social · 3d

#hobbystreak 8

Finished my frostgrave warband! Going to take some glamour shots tomorrow, but don’t feel like setting up my lightbox tonight. This mini-project is done just in time for @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social to ship my 10mm dwarves, so watch this space!

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent 👍

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Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 4d

Brrrt brrrt! A nice support option for my Sicily/Italian DAK platoon, in the shape of an MG34 MMG with 5 crew.
Now with CoC2 it comes with it's own hard cover, so i knocked up a quick sandbag entrenchment for it to hide behind.

#spreadthelard
##chainofcommand2

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 5d

Nice one 👍

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I Would Like To Rage 🇨🇦 @iwouldlike2rage.bsky.social · 5d

Test piece for asphalt roads before I start mass production, heavily inspired by John Bond's excellent tutorial: iagsmgm.blogspot.com/2017/10/asph...
#wargaming #spreadthelard #miniaturepainting

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 5d

Well done, Neville.

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 5d

Nice one, Victor 👍

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PanitsDB @paintsdb.bsky.social · 5d

28mm medieval foot sergeants / men at arms from wargames Atlantic for my barons war retinue.

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 6d

Very nicely done 👍

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 6d

Excellence 👍

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely brilliant 👍

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Boondock Actual @laochdua.bsky.social · 6d

This. Definitely on the pension stuff.

And if you drink soda, cut *way* back on it. Ditto for fast food.

Exercising doesn't require loads of new gear or special clothes. Walk briskly for a half an hour to start. Do pushups and planks at home. Yes, you'll suck at first: that's normal. Keep going.

Matt Thrower @mattthr.bsky.social · 6d

Start exercising, now.

Increase your pension contributions to more than you think you can afford

Make a concerted effort to stay in touch with friends.

essencesimmone.blacksky.app @essencesimmone.blacksky.app · 8d

Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?

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