Skuliver
@imhal.bsky.social
History geek, RPG and miniature wargaming fan, GM for hire, parent. GNU Terry Pratchett
Let's talk nerdy, history, horror, movies, gaming and myth.
Happy to run a session for you. https://startplaying.games/gm/skuliver
Demi, Neurodivergent
Let's talk nerdy, history, horror, movies, gaming and myth.
Happy to run a session for you. https://startplaying.games/gm/skuliver
Demi, Neurodivergent
54mm WW2 USMC (in green) for wargaming. Models are painted in Army Painter Speed Paint. Army painter acrylics for camo areas. Models were given a wash of "strong tone" as well. paints. Playing card in picture for scale #Miniatures #Wargaming
March 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
54mm WW2 USMC (in green) for wargaming. Models are painted in Army Painter Speed Paint. Army painter acrylics for camo areas. Models were given a wash of "strong tone" as well. paints. Playing card in picture for scale #Miniatures #Wargaming
54mm Japanese for wargaming. Japanese are painted in GW Contrast paints. #Miniatures #Wargaming
March 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
54mm Japanese for wargaming. Japanese are painted in GW Contrast paints. #Miniatures #Wargaming
I don't know that the way forward is reason. It may be that thinking the same way that got us here is not going to get us out. Make space for divine madness. youtu.be/LxCJQ4yHErM?...
Killing Joke - Euphoria
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March 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I don't know that the way forward is reason. It may be that thinking the same way that got us here is not going to get us out. Make space for divine madness. youtu.be/LxCJQ4yHErM?...
Pulled the 54mm Gladiators I have from the "someday pile" and into the "next up" queue. This will involve more skin tones, variety of fabrics, vibrant color and use of metallics. There is something engaging about 54mm and I think they would be great for display games for new players.
March 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Pulled the 54mm Gladiators I have from the "someday pile" and into the "next up" queue. This will involve more skin tones, variety of fabrics, vibrant color and use of metallics. There is something engaging about 54mm and I think they would be great for display games for new players.
My WW2 Pacific USMC squad in 54mm is painted. I have three bases to finish. I'm really happy with both the Japanese and USMC figures in this project and doing a "glow up" on bagged toy soldiers. I've learned some history as well as new techniques and materials. Good to change it up, you know?
March 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
My WW2 Pacific USMC squad in 54mm is painted. I have three bases to finish. I'm really happy with both the Japanese and USMC figures in this project and doing a "glow up" on bagged toy soldiers. I've learned some history as well as new techniques and materials. Good to change it up, you know?
Good lord, current affairs seems to have added more rabid raccoons to the diaper fire dumpster. I tell you, bronze and iron age history reading is a breath of fresh air by comparison.
March 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Good lord, current affairs seems to have added more rabid raccoons to the diaper fire dumpster. I tell you, bronze and iron age history reading is a breath of fresh air by comparison.
FWIW, I am really enjoying working with Army Painter's Speed Paints 2.0. I have been using GW contrast paints since 2019 and while I have had good results, I don't think I would repurchase or invest further in the line after using Speed Paints. I love the dropper bottle, the flow and drying time.
March 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
FWIW, I am really enjoying working with Army Painter's Speed Paints 2.0. I have been using GW contrast paints since 2019 and while I have had good results, I don't think I would repurchase or invest further in the line after using Speed Paints. I love the dropper bottle, the flow and drying time.
The 54mm US Marines are coming along nicely. I have goen over a few rule sets and one has a detailed island hoping campaign geared for solo and co-op play. Taking 54mm plastic toy soldiers and zhuzh-ing them up versus trying to go full "Golden Demon" has been liberating.
March 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The 54mm US Marines are coming along nicely. I have goen over a few rule sets and one has a detailed island hoping campaign geared for solo and co-op play. Taking 54mm plastic toy soldiers and zhuzh-ing them up versus trying to go full "Golden Demon" has been liberating.
Anyone else having extra trouble with priority? We're 5 years out from going into Covid lockdown and convicted criminals are in power. I'm trying really hard to engage with the old LARP of society but it's just not sustainable. If it's going to be BS, we can make it fertilizer and plant something.
March 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Anyone else having extra trouble with priority? We're 5 years out from going into Covid lockdown and convicted criminals are in power. I'm trying really hard to engage with the old LARP of society but it's just not sustainable. If it's going to be BS, we can make it fertilizer and plant something.
Sometimes a session is just therapy. Sometimes it's a breakthrough. Sometimes you are just trying out a bit to see if it plays well.
Before therapy, I usually go through a plan of what I think I'll say like I'm preparing for an audition. If I put this much effort into a set I'd have a tight 5.
Before therapy, I usually go through a plan of what I think I'll say like I'm preparing for an audition. If I put this much effort into a set I'd have a tight 5.
March 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Sometimes a session is just therapy. Sometimes it's a breakthrough. Sometimes you are just trying out a bit to see if it plays well.
Before therapy, I usually go through a plan of what I think I'll say like I'm preparing for an audition. If I put this much effort into a set I'd have a tight 5.
Before therapy, I usually go through a plan of what I think I'll say like I'm preparing for an audition. If I put this much effort into a set I'd have a tight 5.
I think I need a Yojimbo video to this. Toshiro Mifune in scuffy Ronin mode about to just go off. youtube.com/shorts/bar_-...
Killing In the Name - Rage Against The Machine Shamisen & Drum ( Sayo Komada & Tarn Softwhip )
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March 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I think I need a Yojimbo video to this. Toshiro Mifune in scuffy Ronin mode about to just go off. youtube.com/shorts/bar_-...
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A hero
James Harrison, a prolific Australian blood donor famed for having saved the lives of more than two million babies, has died at age 88.
Harrison, whose plasma contained a “rare and precious antibody” known as Anti-D, donated blood more than 1,100 times, according to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
Harrison, whose plasma contained a “rare and precious antibody” known as Anti-D, donated blood more than 1,100 times, according to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
James Harrison, blood donor whose rare plasma saved millions of babies, dead at 88 | CNN
James Harrison, a prolific Australian blood donor famed for having saved the lives of more than two million babies, has died at age 88.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A hero
Anna Mae Wong, Betty White, Mary Doria Russell, Ursula K. Le Guin. DC Fontana.
Who are your favorite women creatives (writers, artists, etc.)?
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March 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Anna Mae Wong, Betty White, Mary Doria Russell, Ursula K. Le Guin. DC Fontana.
I'm enjoying working in Contrast / Speed Paints on 54mm figures. I have had some Gladiators in the wings for a while. Does anyone have a favorite set of historical Gladiator miniatures rules they care to shout out?
March 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I'm enjoying working in Contrast / Speed Paints on 54mm figures. I have had some Gladiators in the wings for a while. Does anyone have a favorite set of historical Gladiator miniatures rules they care to shout out?
Once more, the OST to Mechanicus is the Umami of getting painting done. So many projects of mine have been pulled along by this music. It's hard not to feel inspired.
March 3, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Once more, the OST to Mechanicus is the Umami of getting painting done. So many projects of mine have been pulled along by this music. It's hard not to feel inspired.
Finished the painting on 8 more Japanese infantry for my 54 mm project. Still need basing on them. First long session of painting after a gnarly cold.
I did not pivot to a new project in full ADHD hobby mode. Very tempting to do so but, seeing the unit painted is rewarding.
I did not pivot to a new project in full ADHD hobby mode. Very tempting to do so but, seeing the unit painted is rewarding.
March 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Finished the painting on 8 more Japanese infantry for my 54 mm project. Still need basing on them. First long session of painting after a gnarly cold.
I did not pivot to a new project in full ADHD hobby mode. Very tempting to do so but, seeing the unit painted is rewarding.
I did not pivot to a new project in full ADHD hobby mode. Very tempting to do so but, seeing the unit painted is rewarding.
A thing I miss about the FLGS of yore was that you could hang out, shoot the shit in community and get a game on the fly. Seattle had a number of good "third places" that felt less like they needed you to shop and GTFO so they could turn the table like a busy restaurant.
February 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A thing I miss about the FLGS of yore was that you could hang out, shoot the shit in community and get a game on the fly. Seattle had a number of good "third places" that felt less like they needed you to shop and GTFO so they could turn the table like a busy restaurant.
I like Nordic Weasel and recently picked up "History Dad" it's geared towards Platoon level games. I realized I am Totally a "History Dad" when, lacking info on US Marine and Japanese units in the game, I went and figured them out with some searching and cross referencing.
February 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I like Nordic Weasel and recently picked up "History Dad" it's geared towards Platoon level games. I realized I am Totally a "History Dad" when, lacking info on US Marine and Japanese units in the game, I went and figured them out with some searching and cross referencing.
Did some plinking with my honest to goodness Red Ryder BB gun. It's really zen and getting into "flow state" with it has been soothing.
February 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Did some plinking with my honest to goodness Red Ryder BB gun. It's really zen and getting into "flow state" with it has been soothing.
Started playing Boltgun again today (40k FPS in the mode of Doom). The child made grabby hands for the controller and said "may I". It's fun to see the child rampage and their room clearing and planning is coming along well. 40k does not really encourage too much reason, given a chainsword mode.
a video game is being played with a character named chris
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February 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Started playing Boltgun again today (40k FPS in the mode of Doom). The child made grabby hands for the controller and said "may I". It's fun to see the child rampage and their room clearing and planning is coming along well. 40k does not really encourage too much reason, given a chainsword mode.
Sharing 70-80's conceptual art with the kiddo and explaining the wonder of paintings which spur the imagination. There is little "lore" to cue up and image. It's not Star Trek or Star Wars, just "cool shit is happening in space. What do you make of it, viewer?" Kid digs it.
February 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Sharing 70-80's conceptual art with the kiddo and explaining the wonder of paintings which spur the imagination. There is little "lore" to cue up and image. It's not Star Trek or Star Wars, just "cool shit is happening in space. What do you make of it, viewer?" Kid digs it.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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I will never apologize for a post
![Gandalf: tell me, "friend", when did Saruman the Wise abandon reason for beans??!
Saruman outline made up of baked beans: [bean noises]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:64mdicpo7sq4k5bx2z3m2jo6/bafkreihzkt4rcyuxoa6i2ucwaceontwb3heuowgwnja65gzt3tozxzubca@jpeg)
February 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I will never apologize for a post
I run kids RPG camps. I am working hard to move from WotC content. I'd like to offer more diverse ranges of games to adult #ttrpg folks looking to try new games. I'm thinking of doing open 5.00 sessions. Funds are tight for many, so this is a token ask. 100% free games have higher no show rates.
February 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I run kids RPG camps. I am working hard to move from WotC content. I'd like to offer more diverse ranges of games to adult #ttrpg folks looking to try new games. I'm thinking of doing open 5.00 sessions. Funds are tight for many, so this is a token ask. 100% free games have higher no show rates.
One session in on this with the kiddo and really loving it. You can play solo or co-op. Very flavorful and evocative. Undead heavy, hits the survival and exploration aspects really well. blackoathgames.com/ker-nethalas...
Ker Nethalas: Into the Midnight Throne — Blackoath Entertainment
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February 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
One session in on this with the kiddo and really loving it. You can play solo or co-op. Very flavorful and evocative. Undead heavy, hits the survival and exploration aspects really well. blackoathgames.com/ker-nethalas...