Armchair Dragoons
@armchairdragoons.bsky.social
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
Wargaming is our jam & we're here to spread it
Next event? CNX ONL 20-25 April
https://tinyurl.com/cnxonl26
We're looking for proposals for Connections Online 2026
www.tinyurl.com/cnxo...
www.tinyurl.com/cnxo...
February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
We're looking for proposals for Connections Online 2026
www.tinyurl.com/cnxo...
www.tinyurl.com/cnxo...
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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
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
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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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
wp.me/pae4WL-dO9
February 13, 2026 at 11:07 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
wp.me/pae4WL-dO9
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
wp.me/pae4WL-dO9
Would this be bad?
This seems like it would be bad
(excerpt from fictional vignette based on projected trends)
www.militarystrategy...
This seems like it would be bad
(excerpt from fictional vignette based on projected trends)
www.militarystrategy...
February 13, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Would this be bad?
This seems like it would be bad
(excerpt from fictional vignette based on projected trends)
www.militarystrategy...
This seems like it would be bad
(excerpt from fictional vignette based on projected trends)
www.militarystrategy...
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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
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...
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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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
wp.me/pae4WL-dNa
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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
wp.me/pae4WL-dNa
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
wp.me/pae4WL-dNa
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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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
wp.me/pae4WL-dRB
February 12, 2026 at 6:24 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
wp.me/pae4WL-dRB
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
wp.me/pae4WL-dRB
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
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
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
black line art version of our logo & several different sweatshirt colors
Check 'em out!
https://armchair-dragoons-shop.fourthwall.com/products/oversized-hoodie
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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.
We'll be sending replacement maps to customers who have already had their copy shipped to them.
February 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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.
We'll be sending replacement maps to customers who have already had their copy shipped to them.
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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
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...
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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"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."
wp.me/pae4WL-dRw
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 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."
wp.me/pae4WL-dRw
"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."
wp.me/pae4WL-dRw
Bumping into Lars Ulrich on a sidewalk in Washington DC the day before the start of the big GnR/Metallica tour back in Summer '92. No entourage or fans following him around. Just strolling around eating a hamburger. Yes obvs got an autograph since it was decades before "selfies" were a thing.
February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Bumping into Lars Ulrich on a sidewalk in Washington DC the day before the start of the big GnR/Metallica tour back in Summer '92. No entourage or fans following him around. Just strolling around eating a hamburger. Yes obvs got an autograph since it was decades before "selfies" were a thing.
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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
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...
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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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
wp.me/pae4WL-dMp
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 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
wp.me/pae4WL-dMp
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
wp.me/pae4WL-dMp
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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...
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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The #TuesdayNewsday front is lively this week—let’s charge right in! ⚡ ➡️
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February 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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! ⚡ ➡️
wp.me/pae4WL-dNa
The #TuesdayNewsday front is lively this week—let’s charge right in! ⚡ ➡️
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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
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
OK, it was 2025, not 2026! We're good, but not quite "predict-the-future" good 🤠
anticipatory paperwork!
February 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
anticipatory paperwork!
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
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
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
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
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Professional wargaming on the front page of BGG. A first?
February 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Professional wargaming on the front page of BGG. A first?