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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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I want to thank people who took the time to read the document and watch the video I shared. It is also important to me that it is understood: I do not believe Matthew, Paula, Monique or Naveen (or anyone else) had involvement (or awareness) of the actions the owner of Game Night Picks took. 1/4
February 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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The Germans are only just barely still in this "Advance on Smolensk" battle for "O Group". A desperate late smoke mission cleared the way for a needed river crossing, but staying on the far side is another matter entirely. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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What's a Wehrmacht to do if not Advance on Smolensk? I don't know. So we're Advancing to Smolensk for "O Group". @toofatlardies.bsky.social @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsq...
"O Group": Advance to Smolensk (3)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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February 11, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Game Media Shenanigans, Practitioner News, the Usual Ways to Lighten Your Wallet ~ #TuesdayNewsday

The #TuesdayNewsday front is lively this week—let’s charge right in! ⚡ ➡️

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February 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
February 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM
OK, it was 2025, not 2026! We're good, but not quite "predict-the-future" good 🤠
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 10, 2026 at 8:57 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 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Professional wargaming on the front page of BGG. A first?
February 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Armchair Dragoons 2025 Productivity #ACDC2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLbVuVmYP4E
February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Live Cardboard 25 features Tim Densham of Catastrophe Games!

9e/6p Thursday Feb 12
Live Cardboard 25 - Tim Densham, Catastrophe Games - Pushing Cardboard
Live Cardboard 25 featuring an interview with Tim Densham!
pushingcardboard.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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"This war, like the next war, is the war to end war." 🎶

La Der des Ders by Arnauld Della Siega, published by HEXASIM, is a strategic level wargame focussing on ressource management between offensives and technological advancements.

Great graphics, event cards, solitaire deck, recessed tech boards.
February 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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It is time! You can now back A Forlorn Hope and help us bring this project to life.

THE 24-HOUR SPECIAL: To celebrate our launch, we are offering an exclusive Early Bird price. Back the project in the next 24 hours and get the game for just $69!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Last day for this insane digital wargaming deal thru Fanatical
5+ games at $4/ea
www.fanatical.com/en...
(more games than what's in the screepcap, too)

February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Baggovut's brigade broke from the field, but Markov's Grenadiers were almost enough to hold off the French in this Battle of Landsberg for "General d'Armee 2". Almost. @toofatlardies.bsky.social @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:43 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 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
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In the on-going spirit of Eylau Week, we return to the Battle of Landsberg. Even on a Monday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dDy... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
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February 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Today I emailed publishers about a concerning practice a board game media creator engaged in. This will likely become public, so I'm providing the details here to give the full context of what I shared.

1) Document: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o8ovt...

2) Video: youtu.be/fHXGWflPj4c

1/2
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February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Savannah – Volume IV of the Battles of the American Revolution (BoAR) series

Savannah, published in 2005, marks a distinct departure from the relatively straightforward first three volumes of the series.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Cards, SAMs, Fighters, & Bombers, Oh my ~ IADS: The Game

Although the 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 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
this is pretty cool — and we're in a good neighborhood with a bunch of friends
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!

bluesky-map.theo.io

I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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It's my birthday so by law you have to at least visit the shop and go "wow what a good girl you did this all by yourself" & some local bylaws demand a purchase. I don't make these laws!

Thanks for all your support, younger me would be SO HYPED for today me <3

www.badsquiddogames.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 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 9, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
‼️ Updated for 2026

#TuesdayNewsday, weekly on, uh . . . Tuesday? 😆
The essential wargaming read for grognards everywhere
🧑‍💻
https://armchairdragoons.com/category/news/
February 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
AAR of the Kriegsspiel Scenario, Bemis Heights 1777

British plan was to offset a numerical disadv by luring the enemy into redoubts & strike them on the flanks forcing them to fight in two directions
American plan was to move in a coord way to use their superior force size

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February 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM