Jasper Oorthuys
@clogfather.bsky.social
Editor in chief at Karwansaray Publishers, editor of Ancient Warfare. Easily distracted by dogs and books. Here for wargaming and nonsense.
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Ok, we have enough people definitely interested to book the place (which I intend to do in the morning) and will currently have 3-5 games depending on how we split things.
We will have access to up to 12 tables so tell your friends and family and we'll see how big we can make this!
#SpreadTheLard
We will have access to up to 12 tables so tell your friends and family and we'll see how big we can make this!
#SpreadTheLard
February 13, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Ok, we have enough people definitely interested to book the place (which I intend to do in the morning) and will currently have 3-5 games depending on how we split things.
We will have access to up to 12 tables so tell your friends and family and we'll see how big we can make this!
#SpreadTheLard
We will have access to up to 12 tables so tell your friends and family and we'll see how big we can make this!
#SpreadTheLard
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Remember!
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
February 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Remember!
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
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Just recorded another podcast for Ancient Warfare magazine. Hosted by @clogfather.bsky.social. The subject of this episode: 'revolutions in warfare'. #AncientBluesky
February 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Just recorded another podcast for Ancient Warfare magazine. Hosted by @clogfather.bsky.social. The subject of this episode: 'revolutions in warfare'. #AncientBluesky
April 3, 2027 (probably).
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
April 3, 2027 (probably).
At a wild guess, a weekend in Arnhem might be cheaper, and the beer & food better. ;-)
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
At a wild guess, a weekend in Arnhem might be cheaper, and the beer & food better. ;-)
Doh! 🤦♂️*makes note for this year*
February 4, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Doh! 🤦♂️*makes note for this year*
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An update on the Great Wargaming Survey #GreatWargamingSurvey - GWS 2025: We do we wargame?
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-we-do-we-wargame #wargaming
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-we-do-we-wargame #wargaming
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
An update on the Great Wargaming Survey #GreatWargamingSurvey - GWS 2025: We do we wargame?
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-we-do-we-wargame #wargaming
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-we-do-we-wargame #wargaming
They do. I love alternating detailed sculpts like those by @hicksy.bsky.social with these.
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
They do. I love alternating detailed sculpts like those by @hicksy.bsky.social with these.
yes, they are. The Soviets are the venerable Artizan figures.
February 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
yes, they are. The Soviets are the venerable Artizan figures.
I just copy @moiterei.bsky.social for those: moitereisbuntewelt.blogspot.com/p/blog-page....
World War 2 Colour Guides
Here you'll find direct links to the different colour guides for painting WWII miniatures I wrote over the past couple of years. -Simply ...
moitereisbuntewelt.blogspot.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I just copy @moiterei.bsky.social for those: moitereisbuntewelt.blogspot.com/p/blog-page....
Oxford blue lightened with sky grey
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Oxford blue lightened with sky grey
I found myself quite productive recently, just didn’t take any photos. But I did this weekend! #wargaming #spreadthelard
February 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I found myself quite productive recently, just didn’t take any photos. But I did this weekend! #wargaming #spreadthelard
Works though: www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/wss...
Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy 108
In this issue, we take a look at the closing days of World War II, with German forces on both the eastern and western fronts fighting a desperate losing battle against the advancing allies.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Works though: www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/wss...
I visited there when I was 10 or 11. Couldn’t wait to build a version in Lego when we got home from our vacation.
January 30, 2026 at 9:10 AM
I visited there when I was 10 or 11. Couldn’t wait to build a version in Lego when we got home from our vacation.
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I do like the 'it doesn't count as buying new things if you go to indie creators' rule, yes. So... threw a few toys into the cart from @badsquiddogames.bsky.social because I medically require retail therapy on occasion.
January 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I do like the 'it doesn't count as buying new things if you go to indie creators' rule, yes. So... threw a few toys into the cart from @badsquiddogames.bsky.social because I medically require retail therapy on occasion.
Sometimes one good thing interrupts another... #wargaming
January 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Sometimes one good thing interrupts another... #wargaming
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Reminder: ClogLard 2026 is coming
#spreadthelard
#spreadthelard
for the direct link cloglard.nl
January 25, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Reminder: ClogLard 2026 is coming
#spreadthelard
#spreadthelard
Here!
So. Where are all history and wargaming people at?
January 18, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Here!
A King Tiger always looks impressive though
January 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM
A King Tiger always looks impressive though
Everything - see 25/9/44…
January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Everything - see 25/9/44…
We’ve mocked up a scenario for Clog Lard. We’ll see if it’s a bit too unbalanced… #spreadthelard #wargaming
January 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
We’ve mocked up a scenario for Clog Lard. We’ll see if it’s a bit too unbalanced… #spreadthelard #wargaming
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There's a new WSS podcast! WSS podcast 107 - A few of our favourite things with @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-107-a-few-of-our-favourite-things
#wargaming
#wargaming
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
There's a new WSS podcast! WSS podcast 107 - A few of our favourite things with @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-107-a-few-of-our-favourite-things
#wargaming
#wargaming
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