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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When #stress gets you down, do something to safeguard your #mentalhealth. I’ve been suffering #burnout recently, so few minutes watching the sun go down really helps and I’m going to be taking a short vacation, far from the madding crowds. Be well, folks.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s here! My long-awaited interview with legendary wargamer Charles S Grant, son of Charles Grant who published “The War Game” in 1971. Free for all to listen and sponsored by Partizan Press, it’s available now at www.patreon.com/battlegames/...

Header image for the first Battlechat Partizan Press Special podcast, an interview with Charles S Grant, author of hundreds of Table Top Teasers and more besides.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Some weekend fun that gets to the point.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The reel I _had_ intended to finish yesterday, on the subject of morale in #wargaming , one of the most important aspects that distinguishes our hobby from other board games like chess. You can probably guess how long this took me (*no* AI involved) and it contains a little stop-frame animation.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Not my usual post, but today has been a day for reflection.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

See the normal speed version over on YouTube youtu.be/q0mrhhjhrHg?...

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don’t let your hobby become a burden! It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by the need to crank out armies of dozens, even hundreds of figures, or make lots of scenery, or try out umpteen rulesets and scenarios! But it’s YOUR hobby, so do as much as YOU want rather than what you think you OUGHT to do.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Big Lee Hadley of Miniature Adventures has just released a lovely video following his recent visit to The Loftwaffe! 😁 youtu.be/pkAqS-VkP0A?...

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I Played With Wargaming Legends

YouTube video by Miniature Adventures

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

That’s very kind. As for Partizan, I’m already busy there as they pay me to take photos/videos of all the games and be one of the judges for the awards! But of course *anyone* could do what you suggest – and some in the participation zone are pretty much doing it already.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Just what are wargames? I’ve been asked this question umpteen times in recent weeks by bewildered viewers stumbling across my reels when the algorithm has pushed them far, far beyond the borders of what I would normally call ‘my tribe’. So, here’s the start of a little series about hobby.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

One for the weekend – a reel outlining my preparation for the next campaign game.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Time to find space to breathe. Where do you go to recharge your batteries?

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s that time of year to pop over to greatwargamingsurvey.com and fill in the questionnaire!

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Here’s a reel designed to get you either into your painting chair, or on your feet! Inspired by dance music maestro Calvin Harris.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Here’s a reel designed to get you either into your painting chair, or on your feet! Inspired by dance music maestro Calvin Harris.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Tom, are you asking if I’d come onto your podcast? Of course – drop me a line.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Battlechat 124 featuring Chris Peat of the Spalding Wargames Club is out now for paying patrons. Get early access for less than the price of a cappuccino a month! www.patreon.com/battlegames/...

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Battlechat 124 with Chris Peat: Roll With Me | Henry Hyde

Chris Peat came to my attention because of an article in Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine issue 140 focusing on the activities of Sp

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For everyone who may first have heard of me via my little audio ads on the Meeples & Miniatures show & then View from the Veranda, this is a heavy nostalgia hit just for you – and of course, the Colonel and the Major as you have never seen them before! 😉 With big hugs to @neilthedwarf.bsky.social

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Here’s a little tip for keeping your painting consistent if you’re working on a big project, or are picking up your brush again after a painting break, or just simply take pleasure in accurate record keeping! I find I get a lot of pleasure flicking back through my painting notes.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Wow! How gorgeous are these THREE MILLIMETRE miniatures! 😮

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Sadly, the Spencer Smith moulds were sold to Wee Wolf Miniatures in the USA a couple of years ago and nothing has been heard of them since, so for the time being, eBay is your best bet. Besides that, the Minifigs (Miniature Figurines) range is very ‘old school’ in style, available from Caliver Books

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A little reel about a make of miniatures I fell in love with a long time ago.

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Did you have a hobby mentor, someone who inspired you on your creative journey? For me, it was my dad; how about you?

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Thanks Vlad! I didn’t realise there were still any hard copies on sale!

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