Andrew Frantz
@redcoatandrew.bsky.social
Park ranger, proud dad of two, husband, football and baseball enthusiast, and avid historical wargamer. All views my own. 🎗️🟠🇺🇸
Forgot to take more pictures during, but I’m making the most of the time off by teaching myself some new game systems. This week was the Jours de Gloire rules by Fred Bey. Started off with one of my favorites, Jena. Surely botched some rules, but felt thematic and gave a surprisingly tense game!
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Forgot to take more pictures during, but I’m making the most of the time off by teaching myself some new game systems. This week was the Jours de Gloire rules by Fred Bey. Started off with one of my favorites, Jena. Surely botched some rules, but felt thematic and gave a surprisingly tense game!
Trying to keep myself sane during shutdown with a Pint Sized Campaign for Chain of Command, with a twist. @herrbrush67.bsky.social & @andycrow.bsky.social will be acting as COs, choosing supports and issuing broad orders for each game and I’ll play the actions out. #spreadthelard
October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Trying to keep myself sane during shutdown with a Pint Sized Campaign for Chain of Command, with a twist. @herrbrush67.bsky.social & @andycrow.bsky.social will be acting as COs, choosing supports and issuing broad orders for each game and I’ll play the actions out. #spreadthelard
Some 1940 Chain of Command with the boy. Would help if I’d read the scenario (Blitzkrieg) correctly, but still hanging in there. #spreadthelard
August 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Some 1940 Chain of Command with the boy. Would help if I’d read the scenario (Blitzkrieg) correctly, but still hanging in there. #spreadthelard
Working on some Brickskrieg units with Owen
August 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Working on some Brickskrieg units with Owen
@northstarfigs.bsky.social any chance we’ll see another Silver Bayonet single figure sale this year?
July 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
@northstarfigs.bsky.social any chance we’ll see another Silver Bayonet single figure sale this year?
Suffice it to say, Owen had a great time playing games at Historicon!
July 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Suffice it to say, Owen had a great time playing games at Historicon!
Historicon bound!
July 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Historicon bound!
First play of my most recent Kickstarter - WWII Commander Vol II Market-Garden from @compassgames! Only three turns in but really enjoying it. Nice operational feel without too much crunch!
June 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
First play of my most recent Kickstarter - WWII Commander Vol II Market-Garden from @compassgames! Only three turns in but really enjoying it. Nice operational feel without too much crunch!
Started my first proper playthrough of #chainofcommand2 with my son last night. A “Swift to Support” scenario from the 1940 book. The boy’s VBs made short work of my gun, but it’s starting to get tense! So great to finally see the new edition across the finish line! #spreadthelard More to come!
June 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Started my first proper playthrough of #chainofcommand2 with my son last night. A “Swift to Support” scenario from the 1940 book. The boy’s VBs made short work of my gun, but it’s starting to get tense! So great to finally see the new edition across the finish line! #spreadthelard More to come!
Wargaming hivemind - I’ve been contemplating a fantasy project and two ranges I remember seeing in metal, but can’t place them:
1) Did someone make a small range of dwarf conquistadors?
2) Did @hicksy.bsky.social once sculpt a range of Saracen/Middle Eastern inspired halflings?
1) Did someone make a small range of dwarf conquistadors?
2) Did @hicksy.bsky.social once sculpt a range of Saracen/Middle Eastern inspired halflings?
June 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Wargaming hivemind - I’ve been contemplating a fantasy project and two ranges I remember seeing in metal, but can’t place them:
1) Did someone make a small range of dwarf conquistadors?
2) Did @hicksy.bsky.social once sculpt a range of Saracen/Middle Eastern inspired halflings?
1) Did someone make a small range of dwarf conquistadors?
2) Did @hicksy.bsky.social once sculpt a range of Saracen/Middle Eastern inspired halflings?
Been spending sometime with my colleagues at Richmond NBP the last few days. Cold Harbor, Gaines’s Mill, and Malvern Hill. Been some beautiful days for battlefield walking!
May 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Been spending sometime with my colleagues at Richmond NBP the last few days. Cold Harbor, Gaines’s Mill, and Malvern Hill. Been some beautiful days for battlefield walking!
Starting the boy’s first Sharp Practice game. Will be playing over several days. Stay tuned! #spreadthelard
May 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Starting the boy’s first Sharp Practice game. Will be playing over several days. Stay tuned! #spreadthelard
The Battle Road 250th commemoration kicked off last night with the Patriot Vigil at the North Bridge at Concord. A beautiful, poignant starting place for this weekend’s festivities!
April 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Battle Road 250th commemoration kicked off last night with the Patriot Vigil at the North Bridge at Concord. A beautiful, poignant starting place for this weekend’s festivities!
Always forget to take more photos, but had a chance to get my Boers on the table for the first time with #TMWWBK; a fun, swingy game enjoyed by both players!
April 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Always forget to take more photos, but had a chance to get my Boers on the table for the first time with #TMWWBK; a fun, swingy game enjoyed by both players!
Thanks to @herrbrush67.bsky.social for running a great game of #silverbayonet for us today! First time for Owen and me, and we really enjoyed it! Owen was excited he took out the first werewolf!
March 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Thanks to @herrbrush67.bsky.social for running a great game of #silverbayonet for us today! First time for Owen and me, and we really enjoyed it! Owen was excited he took out the first werewolf!
One of my regular gaming opponents came over today to show off his self-produced game, Hail of Fire (www.wargamevault.com/m/product/18...). A fun, little company-level WW2 game with some clever mechanics! Played to a conclusion in about two hours, too.
March 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
One of my regular gaming opponents came over today to show off his self-produced game, Hail of Fire (www.wargamevault.com/m/product/18...). A fun, little company-level WW2 game with some clever mechanics! Played to a conclusion in about two hours, too.
Some festive #Spreadthelard with a Chain of Command game tonight. *Loosely* based on the defense of Djebel Bou Aoukaz by 1st Irish Guards. Tunisia, March, 1943z
March 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Some festive #Spreadthelard with a Chain of Command game tonight. *Loosely* based on the defense of Djebel Bou Aoukaz by 1st Irish Guards. Tunisia, March, 1943z
“"to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations" - The Organic Act (1916)
March 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
“"to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations" - The Organic Act (1916)
Owen and I begin our foray into the world of hex and counter. I’ve always been a bit intimidated by them, but the Blind Swords series seems like a nice entry point!
Should also note this is the first time in over two years that the ACW battlefield ranger has played an ACW game.
Should also note this is the first time in over two years that the ACW battlefield ranger has played an ACW game.
February 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Owen and I begin our foray into the world of hex and counter. I’ve always been a bit intimidated by them, but the Blind Swords series seems like a nice entry point!
Should also note this is the first time in over two years that the ACW battlefield ranger has played an ACW game.
Should also note this is the first time in over two years that the ACW battlefield ranger has played an ACW game.
From 2022-2024 our family endured pediatric cancer. Owen is doing great, but we wouldn’t be where we are without support. We’re fundraising for one of our favorite groups who help families like us in the Richmond area. If you’d like to help, check out this link! secure.qgiv.com/event/2025as...
February 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
From 2022-2024 our family endured pediatric cancer. Owen is doing great, but we wouldn’t be where we are without support. We’re fundraising for one of our favorite groups who help families like us in the Richmond area. If you’d like to help, check out this link! secure.qgiv.com/event/2025as...
Slightly belated, but some snaps from the Williamsburg Muster last weekend. 3 games of Chain of Command. Played in one (Subang 1942) and ran two (both the advance of St Manvieu in Operation Epsom).
February 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Slightly belated, but some snaps from the Williamsburg Muster last weekend. 3 games of Chain of Command. Played in one (Subang 1942) and ran two (both the advance of St Manvieu in Operation Epsom).
Any other gamers looking at getting into the new #ageofchilvary supplement for #saga? If so, what forces are you going to play? Medieval isn’t really my thing, but my son is super into knights at the moment and I figure we could use the same minis for #lionrampant or even #midgard #wargaming
February 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Any other gamers looking at getting into the new #ageofchilvary supplement for #saga? If so, what forces are you going to play? Medieval isn’t really my thing, but my son is super into knights at the moment and I figure we could use the same minis for #lionrampant or even #midgard #wargaming
Ran some Chain of Command at a local game store today #spreadthelard
February 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Ran some Chain of Command at a local game store today #spreadthelard
Finished up some bears Owen was gifted at Fall In!
January 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Finished up some bears Owen was gifted at Fall In!
A day off from school and work led to a double feature of Chain of Command. Jitra Line and Falaise! #spreadthelard
January 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A day off from school and work led to a double feature of Chain of Command. Jitra Line and Falaise! #spreadthelard