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The Essay Length Answer to a Multiple-Choice Attention-Span World ~
Wargaming is our jam & we're here to spread it

Next event? CNX ONL 20-25 April
https://tinyurl.com/cnxonl26
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Make room on your shelves, the Clearance Sale is here!

Score up to 80% off MSRP on nearly 50,000 products across RPGs, Board Games, War Games, Miniatures, Accessories, and more!
February 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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*queue soundtrack Kraken planet Drop*

"Acshually it is Klendathu Drop..."

"Acshu, thank you vor volunteering. You taking point."

"Stellar Rats! Let's live forever!"
February 17, 2026 at 12:13 PM
February 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Armchair Dragoons 2025 Productivity #ACDC2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLbVuVmYP4E
February 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Armchair Dragoons Reviews IADS: The Game

Although the home hobby gamer is not the intended target of IADS: The Game, getting caught in the frag pattern does not result in collateral damage (ok, maybe some financial damage) but instead great collateral enjoyment

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February 17, 2026 at 3:22 AM
A Guide to Five Parsecs From Home: Tactics – Expansion 1: Field Commander’s Guide

As Expansion 1: Field Commander’s Guide shows, 5PfH is both a wargame and a kinda RPG
This Field Commander’s Guide expansion brings it back towards a more skirmish-type wargame

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February 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM
First Impressions of Sword & Siege: Crusades – Book II

Wargame Design Studio are back with the next installment of their Sword & Siege: Crusades series. How does Book II hold up compared to its predecessor? Let’s take a first look.

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February 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Mentioned In Dispatches S16 E3 – Connections Online 5yr Anniversary

Brant, Chris, & Merle gather ’round the virtual campfire to talk about
—why & how CNX ONL came to be
—standout panels/events of past 5 yrs
—the inevitable struggle to stay on topic

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February 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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What does “and more” mean?

- China’s War
- The Weimar Republic
- The Guerrilla Generation
- Coast Watchers
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Illusions of Glory
- Tank Duel
- Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East

All of these are teach and play events run by GMT designers and developers.

AND there’s MORE
February 15, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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The @gmtgames.bsky.social contingent at Origins is growing steadily!
I will be there with #levyandcampaign #Chevauchée as well.
February 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
The 2026 ACDC After Action Review

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As with all of our events, we ask the audience for their feedback, and share it with you to hold ourselves accountable to how we’re doing.

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February 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
AAR of the Kriegsspiel Scenario, Chatillon 1870

The French force is outnumbered & inexperienced as they are recently conscripted; must choose the right place to hit the German line
The German prob was covering a large front & understanding where they were concentrating

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February 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
AAR of the Kriegsspiel Scenario, Gembloux 1940

Historically, poor coordination by the German commanders & a stubborn, disciplined defense by the French ended w/ the attack being unsuccessful, tho the French victory was overwhelmed by a change in fortunes elsewhere

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February 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Hey #Wargamers it's time c'mon back to Origins!

In 2026, we had
— 170+ wargaming events in the main game hall
— 450+ total player sessions
— games running from 8am–midnight across 20 total tables
— at least 7 tables in use at all times btw 10am–10pm
(not incl the War College!)

originsgamefair.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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It is awful hard to complain about a scenario that comes down to a single morale point. The Allies held by a fingernail to win our Battle of Eylau for "Blucher". One suspects the French will be looking for a re-match next year. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Saturday Night Fights ~ “Blucher”: The Battle of Eylau (2)

Whose line will collapse first? And what happened to Murat?!

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February 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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We return to the frozen fields of 1807 with part 2 of our Battle of Eylau for "Blucher". @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXWM...
"Blucher": The Battle of Eylau (2)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Mentioned In Dispatches S16 E2 – Buckeye Game Fest 2026

Brant, Mike, and Gary look ahead to 2026 BGF and talk about The War Room, the other games & events there, and things they’d like to see.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
What's on your game table this weekend?

Share some pictures!
February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
you know that week when you have a corporate-mandated password change?

and you keep forgetting that you just changed the password and keep typing in the previous one?

that week sucks worse than a pickle-flavored milkshake
February 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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We're looking for proposals for this year's Connections Online

http://tinyurl.com/c...
February 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Origins is 17-21 June & it's time for #wargamers to get in gear to come join us

We've had a dedicated #wargaming program in the main game hall since 2014 & it's continuing to expand

But don't take it from us!
Read what our players said in the feedback survey

originsgamefair.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Mentioned In Dispatches S16 E3 – Connections Online 5yr Anniversary

Brant, Chris, & Merle gather ’round the virtual campfire to talk about
—why & how CNX ONL came to be
—standout panels/events of past 5 yrs
—the inevitable struggle to stay on topic

armchairdragoons.com...
February 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
We're looking for proposals for Connections Online 2026
www.tinyurl.com/cnxo...
February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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The Germans pushed hard to break out against the Soviets in this "A Fistful of TOWS 3" scenario, but a few clutch rolls spared the Soviets and granted them a win as we head into Scenario 2 in this "Nach Stalingrad" campaign. Who invited the KV-8s, I do not know. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 3:29 AM