Duane Fleck
@drduanefleck.bsky.social
Retired Educator, historian, game designer, miniature painter and gamer, traveler, music lover, and Middle-earth fan.
Sitting at my paint table finishing of a few last minute figures for the We Les the Way Scenario Pack. Two scales, 20mm and 28mm.
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sitting at my paint table finishing of a few last minute figures for the We Les the Way Scenario Pack. Two scales, 20mm and 28mm.
A freebie for Friday! BattlegroundHD introductory scenario: The Hour at Houx. This scenario is design not overload you with rules so you can learn the game quickly. Use realistic infantry combat and tactics like cover, suppressive fire, and flanking maneuvers.
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
September 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A freebie for Friday! BattlegroundHD introductory scenario: The Hour at Houx. This scenario is design not overload you with rules so you can learn the game quickly. Use realistic infantry combat and tactics like cover, suppressive fire, and flanking maneuvers.
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
The Gela Bunker is Ready for Action!
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
August 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Gela Bunker is Ready for Action!
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
Excited for the next stretch goal for We Led the Way Kickstarter — BattlegroundHD AI is coming!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
August 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Excited for the next stretch goal for We Led the Way Kickstarter — BattlegroundHD AI is coming!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
Looking to add more fog of war and replayability to your wargame?
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
July 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Looking to add more fog of war and replayability to your wargame?
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
First time running the scenario, "Hell I'm not helpless yet" and it was a grand success. Planning on three more times tomorrow. Check out our Kickstarter at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
July 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
First time running the scenario, "Hell I'm not helpless yet" and it was a grand success. Planning on three more times tomorrow. Check out our Kickstarter at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
We Led the Way, Darby’s Rangers Gela, 1943 at Historicon 2025!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
July 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
We Led the Way, Darby’s Rangers Gela, 1943 at Historicon 2025!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
We have been working hard on the Fulda Firestorm pack and thought today we would share the contents. The focus of this “Battle Pack” is the 11th ACR at the Fulda Gap and the first day of World War III. This Battle Pack happens within the same time frame as our earlier Fulda Gap book: Fulda Gambit.
June 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We have been working hard on the Fulda Firestorm pack and thought today we would share the contents. The focus of this “Battle Pack” is the 11th ACR at the Fulda Gap and the first day of World War III. This Battle Pack happens within the same time frame as our earlier Fulda Gap book: Fulda Gambit.
Scenario Spotlight "Retreat is Impossible” July 10, 1943
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
June 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Scenario Spotlight "Retreat is Impossible” July 10, 1943
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
Still a ways to go but getting there. Today we worked in the church in the center of town. I had to take a couple of pics with all the buildings down.
May 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Still a ways to go but getting there. Today we worked in the church in the center of town. I had to take a couple of pics with all the buildings down.
Working on balconies for my 20mm Gela, Sicily 1943 Board.
May 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Working on balconies for my 20mm Gela, Sicily 1943 Board.
Yes works best at that scale. Pictures from salute. The Berlin Wall game was well done.
May 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Yes works best at that scale. Pictures from salute. The Berlin Wall game was well done.
Our last adventure was in Anwick, home of House Percy. At the Duke's castle Harry Potter learned to fly his broom. The Duke was not home but we did see their lovely home. The largest groove of cherry trees in the world were in full bloom, and an evening concert with Steeleye Span.
May 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our last adventure was in Anwick, home of House Percy. At the Duke's castle Harry Potter learned to fly his broom. The Duke was not home but we did see their lovely home. The largest groove of cherry trees in the world were in full bloom, and an evening concert with Steeleye Span.
Our next stop was Warhammer World in Nottingham. A miniature dream come true. WOW!
April 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Our next stop was Warhammer World in Nottingham. A miniature dream come true. WOW!
Camden Market, UK has so many amazing and unique shops. The home of Punk Music.
April 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Camden Market, UK has so many amazing and unique shops. The home of Punk Music.
Two movie/show locations yesterday which were also pubs. Can you guess which shows?
April 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Two movie/show locations yesterday which were also pubs. Can you guess which shows?
Amazing day at the Bovington Tank Museum. Got to love those cats.
April 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Amazing day at the Bovington Tank Museum. Got to love those cats.
Our games at Salute 52 and our booth.
April 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Our games at Salute 52 and our booth.
Another adventure has begun. This time it's London and Westminster Abbey and of course a pub, the Wellington.
April 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Another adventure has begun. This time it's London and Westminster Abbey and of course a pub, the Wellington.
Slow going on my Gela, Sicily build and now Laura and I off to the UK Monday. Not sure how much more I will get done before we leave but there was progress.
April 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Slow going on my Gela, Sicily build and now Laura and I off to the UK Monday. Not sure how much more I will get done before we leave but there was progress.
Gela, Sicily July 1943 is coming together for BattlegroundHD. Really like how these buildings are turning out. I have about half dozen houses finished, two dozen partially constructed, and around 4 or 5 more design and build including a bunker and a church.
March 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Gela, Sicily July 1943 is coming together for BattlegroundHD. Really like how these buildings are turning out. I have about half dozen houses finished, two dozen partially constructed, and around 4 or 5 more design and build including a bunker and a church.
2:00 am Full lunar eclipse is definitely a sight to see.
March 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
2:00 am Full lunar eclipse is definitely a sight to see.
The American landings at Gela is my next campaign. Research is complete and the scenarios are written. The last task is to finish building a small portion of the town for the game. This campaign focuses on the first 6 hours of Operation Husky and is the first of many designed for Battleground HD.
March 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The American landings at Gela is my next campaign. Research is complete and the scenarios are written. The last task is to finish building a small portion of the town for the game. This campaign focuses on the first 6 hours of Operation Husky and is the first of many designed for Battleground HD.
I’ve been in the States for about 48 hours and the food here, blah! I miss all that fresh food from the land down under.
March 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I’ve been in the States for about 48 hours and the food here, blah! I miss all that fresh food from the land down under.