Ben Harnwell
@drdalim.bsky.social
Creative: Husband. Dad. Writer. Mini painter. Game player. Earth Walker.
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Finished my next group of minis. Ultramarine Infiltrators, half a squad done.
November 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Finished my next group of minis. Ultramarine Infiltrators, half a squad done.
What's this? @dezdoes.bsky.social got to catch up with Miles Leslie and talk COD Black Ops 7. That's so awesome! @callofduty.com
Check out the interview below.
Check out the interview below.
Frag Out! Black Ops 7 Secrets With Treyarch’s Miles Leslie - DezDoes
With Black Ops 7 on the horizon, I couldn’t pass up the chance to chat with someone at the heart of it all: Miles Leslie, Associate Creative Director
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November 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
What's this? @dezdoes.bsky.social got to catch up with Miles Leslie and talk COD Black Ops 7. That's so awesome! @callofduty.com
Check out the interview below.
Check out the interview below.
Do you like dungeon crawlers? Does thoughts of HeroQuest spark joy? Check out DarkQuest4
Dark Quest 4: A Dungeon Crawl Worth Getting Lost In - DezDoes
I got my hands on a pre-release key for Dark Quest 4, the latest entry from UK indie studio Brain Seal Ltd. It’s the fourth in the series, and yeah, it leans
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November 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Do you like dungeon crawlers? Does thoughts of HeroQuest spark joy? Check out DarkQuest4
The promise. The demo. The robot era is coming… but when?
The Sky-High Potential And Current Hurdles Of The Neo Humanoid Robot - DezDoes
Neo humanoid robot is pitched as something close to revolutionary, in-home assistant that quietly takes care of domestic life. A compelling idea.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The promise. The demo. The robot era is coming… but when?
After my hands on with the Xbox Ally X I have been looking in to Xbox's strategy moving forward. If "Everything is an Xbox" what does that mean for the traditional console?
The Future Of Xbox: The Console Is Dead, Long Live The Gaming PC Hybrid - DezDoes
Recent years have seen persistent speculation about the future of Microsoft's gaming division, with some pundits declaring "The End of Xbox."
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November 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
After my hands on with the Xbox Ally X I have been looking in to Xbox's strategy moving forward. If "Everything is an Xbox" what does that mean for the traditional console?
MacOS is really the only thing holding gaming back on my Mac... at least that is what it seems.
Have you tried gamin on a Mac? Either native or through crossover or parallels.
Have you tried gamin on a Mac? Either native or through crossover or parallels.
Mac Gaming In 2025: Is The M5 MacBook Pro The Gaming PC You Didn't Expect? - DezDoes
Apple with the M5 MacBook Pro out, it’s not really about whether you can game on it anymore. It’s more: what’s playable, and how well does it run?
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October 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
MacOS is really the only thing holding gaming back on my Mac... at least that is what it seems.
Have you tried gamin on a Mac? Either native or through crossover or parallels.
Have you tried gamin on a Mac? Either native or through crossover or parallels.
It’s great to see the ACCC standing up for consumer rights.
Were you caught up in this ‘upsell’ by Microsoft?
Were you caught up in this ‘upsell’ by Microsoft?
ACCC Lawsuit Against Microsoft: A Battle For Transparency In Australian Consumer Rights - DezDoes
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal proceedings against technology giant Microsoft Australia
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October 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
It’s great to see the ACCC standing up for consumer rights.
Were you caught up in this ‘upsell’ by Microsoft?
Were you caught up in this ‘upsell’ by Microsoft?
I wrote about this recently and feel that (as a parent of a teen and tween) it's about education and openness. Social Media is part of their lives. However, like everything we as parents need to be engaged.
October 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I wrote about this recently and feel that (as a parent of a teen and tween) it's about education and openness. Social Media is part of their lives. However, like everything we as parents need to be engaged.
Generative AI is here but what tool is good for use.
While I don't condone the stealing of artists works and methodology behind the creation of these (I do think that could've been done ethically and to benefit the artists themselves). I have compiled a list of the more popular ones
While I don't condone the stealing of artists works and methodology behind the creation of these (I do think that could've been done ethically and to benefit the artists themselves). I have compiled a list of the more popular ones
Generative AI - What tool is best? — Ben Harnwell
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October 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Generative AI is here but what tool is good for use.
While I don't condone the stealing of artists works and methodology behind the creation of these (I do think that could've been done ethically and to benefit the artists themselves). I have compiled a list of the more popular ones
While I don't condone the stealing of artists works and methodology behind the creation of these (I do think that could've been done ethically and to benefit the artists themselves). I have compiled a list of the more popular ones
The new MacBook Pro (base) was announced without much fanfare. Now reviews and more importantly benchmarks show just how impressive the next generation of Apple silicon is.
The M5 Chip Is Here: An Unprecedented Leap In Apple Silicon That Redefines The "Base" Model - DezDoes
Apple's launch of the M5 chip, debuting in the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, is, on the surface, a visually identical hardware refresh.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The new MacBook Pro (base) was announced without much fanfare. Now reviews and more importantly benchmarks show just how impressive the next generation of Apple silicon is.
Such talented artists in this year's Spiel Essen Golden Demon winners. Anyone who enters this competition is a winner in my book.
Golden Demon 2025 winners at Spiel Essen revealed - Warhammer Community
The European leg of the ultimate Warhammer painting competition has been held in Germany. Check out the amazing winners, and find out who claimed the Slayer Sword.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Such talented artists in this year's Spiel Essen Golden Demon winners. Anyone who enters this competition is a winner in my book.
Meet the Designer behind a game on a card... One Card Maze was born from a competition with fixed limited rules and now boasts over 110 different mazes.
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Meet The Designer - One Card Maze - PAX AUS 2025 - DezDoes
One Card Maze: A single draw decides your fate. Twists, traps, and secrets await, think fast, trust no one, and escape before the maze consumes you.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Meet the Designer behind a game on a card... One Card Maze was born from a competition with fixed limited rules and now boasts over 110 different mazes.
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Meet the Designers, or in this case the clothing designer turned boardgame designer and published at Button Fox
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Meet The Designer - Frayed Ally - PAX AUS 2025 - DezDoes
One of the standout moments was chatting with Jesse from Button Fox Games about Frayed Ally, his freshly launched tabletop title.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Meet the Designers, or in this case the clothing designer turned boardgame designer and published at Button Fox
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Meet the Designers series now up
Meet @storybrewersroleplaying.com and hear what great new story driving games are coming soon.
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Meet @storybrewersroleplaying.com and hear what great new story driving games are coming soon.
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Meet The Designer - Storybrewers Roleplaying - PAX AUS 2025 - DezDoes
Another PAX means another incredible opportunity to connect with the creative minds shaping the games we love. This year at PAX AUS 2025, I had the pleasure of catching up with the brilliant team behi...
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October 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Meet the Designers series now up
Meet @storybrewersroleplaying.com and hear what great new story driving games are coming soon.
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Meet @storybrewersroleplaying.com and hear what great new story driving games are coming soon.
dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Was great to catch up with @abandonedsheep.com at @paxaus.bsky.social and hear all about Schrodinger's Cat Burglar.
Read our interview with Martin Binfield here at DezDoes - dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Read our interview with Martin Binfield here at DezDoes - dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Meet The Designer – Schrodinger's Cat Burglar – PAX AUS 2025 - DezDoes
The fourth entry in my “Meet the Designer” series, and today we’re diving into one of the quirkiest, most mind-bending puzzle games on the floor: Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Was great to catch up with @abandonedsheep.com at @paxaus.bsky.social and hear all about Schrodinger's Cat Burglar.
Read our interview with Martin Binfield here at DezDoes - dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
Read our interview with Martin Binfield here at DezDoes - dezdoes.com/meet-the-des...
This island is accessible at low tied. Good surfing of the beach and nice swimming area. But the sea does have a few sharks from time to time. 🦈
February 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This island is accessible at low tied. Good surfing of the beach and nice swimming area. But the sea does have a few sharks from time to time. 🦈
Oops bought the space dwarf book.
November 29, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Oops bought the space dwarf book.
I got the beastmen in the Gallow Fall box with the awesome Votann minis. I’ve been painting them one at a time as a break between other projects. Here’s my latest.
November 25, 2024 at 8:33 PM
I got the beastmen in the Gallow Fall box with the awesome Votann minis. I’ve been painting them one at a time as a break between other projects. Here’s my latest.
@amazonprime.bsky.social has a new animation series starting 10 December. Each episode is based on a different video game. Learn more here.
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Warhammer Comes To Secret Level - DezDoes
The new Amazon Prime animation anthology Secret Level features episodes based on popular computer games.
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November 25, 2024 at 8:29 PM
@amazonprime.bsky.social has a new animation series starting 10 December. Each episode is based on a different video game. Learn more here.
dezdoes.com/warhammer-co...
dezdoes.com/warhammer-co...
In tabletop war games the terrain is often an afterthought - you’ve painted all the your forces and it’s just too much to paint the terrain as well. This might just be the answer…
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Future Proof Modular Terrain: The Next Level In Tabletop Gaming - DezDoes
Is this the last set of terrain you will buy for your wargaming? The Snot Goblin is back with a new Kickstarter for their versatile and hard-wearing modular terrain, Future Proof Modular Terrain.
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November 25, 2024 at 8:24 PM
In tabletop war games the terrain is often an afterthought - you’ve painted all the your forces and it’s just too much to paint the terrain as well. This might just be the answer…
dezdoes.com/future-proof...
dezdoes.com/future-proof...
Fellow writers, where you get stuck just working on pieces you’ve already writing how do you leave it alone and move on?
November 22, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Fellow writers, where you get stuck just working on pieces you’ve already writing how do you leave it alone and move on?
Unsure how I came to have this one in my holds on Libby, but let me tell you it’s a ripper of a read (listen). Just the right amount of sci fi and mystery.
November 22, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Unsure how I came to have this one in my holds on Libby, but let me tell you it’s a ripper of a read (listen). Just the right amount of sci fi and mystery.
Step back in time, hear from Pathfinder 2 Lead Designer Stephen Radney-MacFarland
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April 12, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Step back in time, hear from Pathfinder 2 Lead Designer Stephen Radney-MacFarland
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April 3, 2024 at 9:19 AM