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!
On the third attempt, the British push into Fontenay!!
October 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
On the third attempt, the British push into Fontenay!!
Vicious firefight ensues…
October 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Vicious firefight ensues…
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
Thanks to a great shot from a Pak36 a perfectly-timed mortar barrage, and a string of three phases just when he needed, young Owen gets a second unit of the table to secure victory!
August 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thanks to a great shot from a Pak36 a perfectly-timed mortar barrage, and a string of three phases just when he needed, young Owen gets a second unit of the table to secure victory!
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
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!
Game continues…the results of not calculating close combat dice before charging, a Senior Leader survives two teams getting wiped at around him (for which the platoon suffered no force morale loss), and a game of cat and mouse. More to come tomorrow! #spreadthelard
June 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Game continues…the results of not calculating close combat dice before charging, a Senior Leader survives two teams getting wiped at around him (for which the platoon suffered no force morale loss), and a game of cat and mouse. More to come tomorrow! #spreadthelard
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!
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!
A false start led to resetting and trying a different mission (Escort Duty). This is where we left it tonight. About to get intense…
May 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A false start led to resetting and trying a different mission (Escort Duty). This is where we left it tonight. About to get intense…
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.
Snatching victory from defeat, the Micks capitalize on over aggression from the Germans and stop the counterattack cold!
March 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Snatching victory from defeat, the Micks capitalize on over aggression from the Germans and stop the counterattack cold!
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...