Jim Owczarski
@vonreisswitz.bsky.social
"If hexes were a good way to measure things, we would use them in plumbing. But we don't." -- Dalinore
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Amended November 19, 2025
1. General d'Armee 2
2. Blucher
3. IABSM/CDS
4. Lasalle 2
5. C&C: Napoleonics
6. Midgard: Heroic Battles
7. Chain of Command 2
8. A Fistful of TOWS 3
9. Fire As She Bears
10. C&C: Ancients
1. General d'Armee 2
2. Blucher
3. IABSM/CDS
4. Lasalle 2
5. C&C: Napoleonics
6. Midgard: Heroic Battles
7. Chain of Command 2
8. A Fistful of TOWS 3
9. Fire As She Bears
10. C&C: Ancients
A canny VC ambush took its toll, but Lt. Miles rallied fairly quickly and close mortar support is pushing the ambushers back in this "RAWHIDE" scenario for "Charlie Don't Surf!" Great fun. More next week. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
A canny VC ambush took its toll, but Lt. Miles rallied fairly quickly and close mortar support is pushing the ambushers back in this "RAWHIDE" scenario for "Charlie Don't Surf!" Great fun. More next week. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution
Oh good gravy. They've sent Lt. Miles out into the weeds instead of Achilles? What will become of the doughty ARVN soldiers in this game of "RAWHIDE" for "Charlie Don't Surf!" @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofat2walk.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWdk...
"Charlie Don't Surf!": RAWHIDE
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Oh good gravy. They've sent Lt. Miles out into the weeds instead of Achilles? What will become of the doughty ARVN soldiers in this game of "RAWHIDE" for "Charlie Don't Surf!" @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofat2walk.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWdk...
Lt. Biggles died leading a bold charge and a tank got brewed up, but the Allies are pressing hard into Cardonville for "I Ain't Shot Mum". Can the Germans hold out? @aiannucci.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Lt. Biggles died leading a bold charge and a tank got brewed up, but the Allies are pressing hard into Cardonville for "I Ain't Shot Mum". Can the Germans hold out? @aiannucci.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution
We return to Cardonville for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum" to see if the Americans can't winkle the defending Germans. LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Vh... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution #SpreadtheLard
"I Ain't Been Shot Mum": Return to Cardonville (2)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We return to Cardonville for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum" to see if the Americans can't winkle the defending Germans. LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Vh... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution #SpreadtheLard
Brave Capt. Achilles has gone missing and the ARVN are going to be commanded by some rookie stepping awkwardly into his very big boots as they attempt "Rawhide" for "Charlie Don't Surf!" this Saturday. @toofattofish-5.bsky.social @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Brave Capt. Achilles has gone missing and the ARVN are going to be commanded by some rookie stepping awkwardly into his very big boots as they attempt "Rawhide" for "Charlie Don't Surf!" this Saturday. @toofattofish-5.bsky.social @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
We are definitely playing some "A Fistful of TOWS 3" now. The Germans rolled in our first battle -- "A Roaring Start" (August 1941) -- but we promptly talked rules and then set up "Beginner's Luck" (August 1944) for next week! @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We are definitely playing some "A Fistful of TOWS 3" now. The Germans rolled in our first battle -- "A Roaring Start" (August 1941) -- but we promptly talked rules and then set up "Beginner's Luck" (August 1944) for next week! @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
The Soviets and the Germans are knife-point now. Surely tonight will see the end of "A Roaring Start" for "A Fistful of TOWS 3"? @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RRS...
"A Fistful of TOWS 3": A Roaring Start (3)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Soviets and the Germans are knife-point now. Surely tonight will see the end of "A Roaring Start" for "A Fistful of TOWS 3"? @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RRS...
Amended November 19, 2025
1. General d'Armee 2
2. Blucher
3. IABSM/CDS
4. Lasalle 2
5. C&C: Napoleonics
6. Midgard: Heroic Battles
7. Chain of Command 2
8. A Fistful of TOWS 3
9. Fire As She Bears
10. C&C: Ancients
1. General d'Armee 2
2. Blucher
3. IABSM/CDS
4. Lasalle 2
5. C&C: Napoleonics
6. Midgard: Heroic Battles
7. Chain of Command 2
8. A Fistful of TOWS 3
9. Fire As She Bears
10. C&C: Ancients
November 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Amended November 19, 2025
1. General d'Armee 2
2. Blucher
3. IABSM/CDS
4. Lasalle 2
5. C&C: Napoleonics
6. Midgard: Heroic Battles
7. Chain of Command 2
8. A Fistful of TOWS 3
9. Fire As She Bears
10. C&C: Ancients
1. General d'Armee 2
2. Blucher
3. IABSM/CDS
4. Lasalle 2
5. C&C: Napoleonics
6. Midgard: Heroic Battles
7. Chain of Command 2
8. A Fistful of TOWS 3
9. Fire As She Bears
10. C&C: Ancients
We knew the British were bringing home the win at Trafalgar for "Fire As She Bears", but the Combined Fleet took a real run at them, sinking the Victory and the Royal Sovereign, and keeping their victory just a bit less than the great Nelson. Next year! @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
We knew the British were bringing home the win at Trafalgar for "Fire As She Bears", but the Combined Fleet took a real run at them, sinking the Victory and the Royal Sovereign, and keeping their victory just a bit less than the great Nelson. Next year! @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
All right. Big finish. The Battle of Trafalgar for "Fire As She Bears!" @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOwl...
"Fire As She Bears": The Battle of Trafalgar (3)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
All right. Big finish. The Battle of Trafalgar for "Fire As She Bears!" @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOwl...
The Pile -- 11/15/25
A Roaring Start for AFFoT3 -- WED
Return to Cordonville for IABSM -- THU
Rawhide for Charlie Don't Surf -- SAT
Warmaster -- BotFA
Cape St. Vincent for Fire As She Bears
TTMATB
Star Wars Rules Fight
"C&C: Napoleonics"
&c.
@armchairdragoons.bsky.social
A Roaring Start for AFFoT3 -- WED
Return to Cordonville for IABSM -- THU
Rawhide for Charlie Don't Surf -- SAT
Warmaster -- BotFA
Cape St. Vincent for Fire As She Bears
TTMATB
Star Wars Rules Fight
"C&C: Napoleonics"
&c.
@armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The Pile -- 11/15/25
A Roaring Start for AFFoT3 -- WED
Return to Cordonville for IABSM -- THU
Rawhide for Charlie Don't Surf -- SAT
Warmaster -- BotFA
Cape St. Vincent for Fire As She Bears
TTMATB
Star Wars Rules Fight
"C&C: Napoleonics"
&c.
@armchairdragoons.bsky.social
A Roaring Start for AFFoT3 -- WED
Return to Cordonville for IABSM -- THU
Rawhide for Charlie Don't Surf -- SAT
Warmaster -- BotFA
Cape St. Vincent for Fire As She Bears
TTMATB
Star Wars Rules Fight
"C&C: Napoleonics"
&c.
@armchairdragoons.bsky.social
And the next "A Fistful of TOWS 3" scenario is ready. This one is a big Western Front encounter entitled "Beginner's Luck". @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
And the next "A Fistful of TOWS 3" scenario is ready. This one is a big Western Front encounter entitled "Beginner's Luck". @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
One might listen to this and surmise I was giving them the Third Degree when, in fact, I am very, very fond of what they do: armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s15e9/
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November 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
One might listen to this and surmise I was giving them the Third Degree when, in fact, I am very, very fond of what they do: armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s15e9/
The Americans brought a big stick to Cardonville and the Germans are getting pounded in the early going in this scenario for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum". Digging out the Wehrmacht hasn't really started in earnest yet, though. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The Americans brought a big stick to Cardonville and the Germans are getting pounded in the early going in this scenario for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum". Digging out the Wehrmacht hasn't really started in earnest yet, though. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social
The Americans didn't have the best time the first time they visited Cardonville for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum". Perhaps this time will be different? @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #SpreadtheLard www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvQH...
"I Ain't Been Shot Mum": Return to Cardonville
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Americans didn't have the best time the first time they visited Cardonville for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum". Perhaps this time will be different? @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social #SpreadtheLard www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvQH...
The Germans are up a bit on points in our early East Front scenario for "A Fistful of TOWS 3", but learning the limitations of early war platforms has left both sides hurling insults and rocks at each other as frequently as shells. More next week.
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The Germans are up a bit on points in our early East Front scenario for "A Fistful of TOWS 3", but learning the limitations of early war platforms has left both sides hurling insults and rocks at each other as frequently as shells. More next week.
Back to "A Fistful of TOWS 3" as we take up part 2 of "A Roaring Start" over on the Eastern Front". www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg8x... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
"A Fistful of TOWS 3": A Roaring Start (2)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Back to "A Fistful of TOWS 3" as we take up part 2 of "A Roaring Start" over on the Eastern Front". www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg8x... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
I have this impulse to play Trafalgar each anniversary. In future, it will be using hex-based "Fire as She Bears". The game is roaring along, the Victory and the Sovereign have struck, but the British have pulled, so far, to a marginal victory. A bit more to come. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I have this impulse to play Trafalgar each anniversary. In future, it will be using hex-based "Fire as She Bears". The game is roaring along, the Victory and the Sovereign have struck, but the British have pulled, so far, to a marginal victory. A bit more to come. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
It's time for the Battle of Trafalgar Part 2 for "Fire As She Bears". Known locally as "Will the Victory Escape?" @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGB7...
"FIre As She Bears": The Battle of Trafalgar (2)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
It's time for the Battle of Trafalgar Part 2 for "Fire As She Bears". Known locally as "Will the Victory Escape?" @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGB7...
The Americans attacking Cardonville were dodging casualties in numbers well outside probability, but a lone sniper left Capt. Achilles to be carried from the battlefield and his company withdrew. They'll be back, if only because "29, Let's Go!" says so.
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Americans attacking Cardonville were dodging casualties in numbers well outside probability, but a lone sniper left Capt. Achilles to be carried from the battlefield and his company withdrew. They'll be back, if only because "29, Let's Go!" says so.
It's that time again when the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social r visit the Radar Station at Cardonville for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum". Part of our embiggened "29, Let's Go!" Pint-Sized Campaign. @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzH1...
"I Ain't Been Shot Mum": The Radar Station at Cardonville (4)
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's that time again when the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social r visit the Radar Station at Cardonville for "I Ain't Been Shot Mum". Part of our embiggened "29, Let's Go!" Pint-Sized Campaign. @toofatlardies.bsky.social #IABSMRevolution LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzH1...
Watching the maneuver that opened tonight's game of "A Fistful of TOWS 3" was a great deal of fun as the not-so-very-powerful Germans and Soviets matched up in June '41. One nasty set of melees in some trees, though. More next week. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Watching the maneuver that opened tonight's game of "A Fistful of TOWS 3" was a great deal of fun as the not-so-very-powerful Germans and Soviets matched up in June '41. One nasty set of melees in some trees, though. More next week. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
Time to find out if "Spearhead" scenarios will work for "A Fistful of TOWS 3". This one is "A Roaring Start". @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG-B...
"A Fistful of TOWS 3": A Roaring Start
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Time to find out if "Spearhead" scenarios will work for "A Fistful of TOWS 3". This one is "A Roaring Start". @armchairdragoons.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG-B...
We've played the Battle of Trafalgar using three sets. "Fire As She Bears" is, so far, the best of the three. Crisp, clean (except for an occasional error), and it looks and feels like the books. Bonus: the Victory was very nearly taken as a prize. More next week. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:27 AM
We've played the Battle of Trafalgar using three sets. "Fire As She Bears" is, so far, the best of the three. Crisp, clean (except for an occasional error), and it looks and feels like the books. Bonus: the Victory was very nearly taken as a prize. More next week. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
Eight players. More than 70 Ships of the Line. This is not madness. This. Is. Trafalgar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h99a... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social
"Fire As She Bears": The Battle of Trafalgar
YouTube video by Jim Owczarski
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November 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Eight players. More than 70 Ships of the Line. This is not madness. This. Is. Trafalgar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h99a... @armchairdragoons.bsky.social