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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
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
First Impressions of War In Spain 1936-39 by Matrix Games

War In Spain is a wargame that screams passion project. I say that with utmost respect. It’s a work of love that I think deserves your attention

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February 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Would this be bad?
This seems like it would be bad
(excerpt from fictional vignette based on projected trends)

www.militarystrategy...
February 13, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Back to the Eastern Front with "A Fistful of TOWS 3" and our "Nach Stalingrad" campaign. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLhU...
"A Fistful of TOWS 3": The Counterstroke (3)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
ICYMI ——
Game Media Shenanigans, Practitioner News, the Usual Ways to Lighten Your Wallet ~ #TuesdayNewsday

Each week we also bring you the best-of-the-rest-of-wargaming-on-the-web for great articles, blog posts, videos, and podcasts out there

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February 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Space Empires 4X Replicators: Replication & Assimilation Part 1

A new Empire enters the fray with Jim Krohn’s Replicators, the 2nd SE4X expansion
And with the mechanical Replicators comes
— different style of gameplay
— new solo experience
—visual enhancements & more

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February 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Have you seen the new oversized hoodies in our merch shop?

black line art version of our logo & several different sweatshirt colors

Check 'em out!

https://armchair-dragoons-shop.fourthwall.com/products/oversized-hoodie
February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
February 12, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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We've discovered an issue with the Battalion S3 maps, and they're being reprinted. Shipping will resume when new maps arrive in about 2 weeks.

We'll be sending replacement maps to customers who have already had their copy shipped to them.
February 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Thanks to everyone who came out to our Winter Quarters event on Jan. 31! We have many of the panels and presentations from that event, featuring incredible designers of some of the top historical games, now available on YouTube for anyone to watch. Here's a list of those! sdhist.com/highlights-p...
February 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The Wargamer's Paradox: Why the Pursuit of Perfect Historical Accuracy Can Lead to Ahistorical Play

"The real victory condition is not the capture of a key city or the destruction of an army, but the profound realization of why things happened the way they did."

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February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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This was an absolute blast! TS played a huge part in introducing me to the hobby. My interview with Ananda Gupta and @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social can now be found on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtDK...
20 Years of Twilight Struggle with Ananda Gupta & Jason Matthews
YouTube video by SD Hist Con
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Approaching the Campaign in Barbarossa: Army Group North, 1941

The game sets absolute boundaries between Army Groups North & Center but does provide a few VP obj's off the direct Leningrad route that speak to wider coordination w/ AGC & the drive towards Moscow

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February 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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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
www.youtube.com
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