Guy Bowers
thedarkiscool.bsky.social
Guy Bowers
@thedarkiscool.bsky.social
Father, partner, editor (WS&S Magazine) and podcaster. Here for a better, friendlier experience. Wargamer, GM (RPGs) and alternative music lover.
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Some excellent jungle terrain and miniatures from the collection of Mel the Terrain Tutor. The 28mm miniatures are Warlord Games, and the buildings are from 4Ground. These pictures are from Operation Dracula in WS&S 126.
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Life, the universe and... wargaming! Help us answer the big questions today, by taking our Great Wargaming Survey. What's hot as a supernova or what's a cold as dark matter in the world of gaming?

www.greatwargamingsurvey.com https://www.greatwargamingsurvey.com
August 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Help us understand the wargaming hobby better by taking the Great Wargaming Survey this August.

greatwargaingsurvey.com https://greatwargaingsurvey.com

And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com!
August 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Today on Instagram: Dipping my toes into the world of Lard Island Patreon. Exciting times Photo by @thedarkiscool.bsky.social - follow the team on Instagram #wargaming
July 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The latest WSS podcast is out. We’ve got lots of global correspondents out and about in this episode updating us on their local wargaming scene.
There's a new WSS podcast! WSS Podcast 101 - From our own correspondents with @anguswallace.bsky.social, @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-101-from-our-own-correspondents

#wargaming
July 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Hey, BlueSkyers! We've to an article for WS&S which needs pictures of 28mm single Austrians suitable for the Italian Campaign of 1800. They need to be well painted to be in the magazine. Has anyone any suggestions?
March 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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March 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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In the midst of everything going on in the world, your regular reminder that the WSS Digital Subscription www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-gb/pages/... is IMHO probably about the best value #Wargaming purchase you can make.

And no, @thedarkiscool.bsky.social is not paying me to say this 😆
WSS Magazine
Located in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Karwansaray Publishers produces both books and magazines with a historical focus. Our four magazines - Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture & Conflict, Ancient...
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March 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I'm looking for some suggestions for Wargames-related podcasts to listen to. What suggestions do my fellow Blue Skyers have?
February 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Today on the WSS Instagram page: A very merry Yule & a Happy New Year to one and all! Photo by @thedarkiscool.bsky.social at work - follow the WSS team on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/wssmagazine/ #wargaming
January 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Its here! Two hundred plus pages of Lardy fun and goodness.
As always, a community effort that produces some great ideas and even better games.

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Lard Magazine 2024 | TOOFATLardies
Another bumper edition of the best wargames annual of the year, as always produced by wargamers for wargamers.  And what a bumper harvest of Lard we have for you, with over 200 pages of content. THE B...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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This hurts my brain a little bit.
December 7, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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The WSS Advent calendar kicks off with a blog introducing the team's projects. Join in, slap and slap some paint around! www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-bl... #wargaming #wssadvent24
Our calendar Advent-ure!
For our Advent Calendar this year, we are painting a selection of miniatures, which we hope will inspire others to join us. This year, we are joined by Angus Wallace, the host of our Wargames, Soldier...
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December 1, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.

That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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Look for this man if you’re going to Warfare. He’s open to article proposals, new minis for review, comments about WS&S, the podcast, and general wargaming waffle! #wargaming @thedarkiscool.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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From the WSS editorial team: Join our Advent Calendar!
November 14, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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There's a new WSS Podcast: Meeting Strange Men. Aka: how to find friends to play games with. Plus the news, atrocious pronounciation of foreign languages, and a plan for the advent period. #wargaming www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-bl...
November 7, 2024 at 10:22 AM