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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The editor role at Ancient Warfare magazine is still open for applications. If you’re passionate about ancient military history, now’s your chance—deadline extended by two weeks. bit.ly/4z219uJ

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Explore the history of the Crusade wargaming show and hear Glyn Williams reflect on his experiences. This podcast episode offers insights into running wargaming events. bit.ly/4hEOPtD #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey 2025 reveals what wargamers dislike most—time, cost, opponents, and culture. A data-driven look at the hobby’s biggest challenges. bit.ly/4xGPRv5 #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Antwerp’s port fell to the Allies in 1944, but the Scheldt estuary stayed under German control. The 1st Canadian Army’s campaign to clear it began at the Leopold Canal. Discover the story behind this critical battle bit.ly/4AqEwlt #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New from Sabotag3D: 3 Northern European building STL files for 28mm, and resizable to other scales. bit.ly/4h3PMew #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Missed our latest blog post? Chris King takes on an exciting modelling project—converting Wargames Atlantic Italian infantry into San Marco Marines. bit.ly/3Steywu #wargaming

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Storm of Steel Wargaming @stormofsteel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Here's a very short video of the games on show at Ebor Lard this weekend. I was too busy playing and chatting to get any interviews, or more footage, but it'll give you a good idea of what was on offer: youtu.be/mYGTfLovHys #wargamaning #SpreadtheLard

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Ebor Lard 2026 | A Quick Look at the Too Fat Lardies Gaming Day

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The Dex McHenry @thedexmchenry.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It was Ebor Lard yesterday. An absolutely great day out of Too Fat Lardies gaming. I didn't take many pictures; too busy playing and chatting! Great to meet and catch up with such a thriving gaming community. #spreadthelard #midgard

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Bill Adcock (he/him) @paintingmoreorcs.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m BillPaints!

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Alexander @alextheantichrist.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

One positive aspect of the internet is that I can find other weirdos into plastic wargaming 🪖

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thread showcases August 2026 painting projects with Skaven, Bronze Age chariots, fantasy snakes, Uruk Hai, RAF Gladiators, and more. Share your August projects? bit.ly/4gDpyPY #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Convert Wargames Atlantic Italian infantry into San Marco Marines with this modelling guide. Chris King walks you through the process, from planning to painting, for a unique WWII project. bit.ly/3Steywu #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Storm of Steel Wargaming @stormofsteel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Have you filled in the Great #Wargaming survey yet? It's run by WSS Magazine and closes on the 31st of August, so get your voice heard. It covers all strands of the wargaming hobby and the results show the latest trends and interests that you hobbyists have! Click here: gws2026.paperform.co

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy 141 is now in stock. Explore Roman Italy invaded with articles on early Roman conflicts, Hannibal’s invasion, and more. Available in print and digital editions. bit.ly/4vH201T #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Jona Lendering @jonalendering.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

.@ancientwarfare.bsky.social is looking for a new editor. Here's your chance to make a journal that is free of botshit. mainzerbeobachter.com/2026/08/21/w...

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Wanted: editor Ancient Warfare - Mainzer Beobachter

"Ancient Warfare" is looking for a new editor. Here's your chance to make a journal that is free of botshit.

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Nineteen years of *Ancient Warfare* magazine: a look back and a big announcement. Jasper Oorthuys is passing the editorial baton—could you be the next editor? Find out more. bit.ly/4buAgGL

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Win a custom 28mm miniature by Paul Hicks in this raffle. £5 of each £6 ticket supports Finley’s Touch charity. bit.ly/3U97VQg #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey 2026 is here—again! Your feedback matters. Take part, win rewards, and help us make wargaming even better. For those who missed it earlier. bit.ly/4w2xno0 #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Missed this earlier? How themes for Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy are created — editor Guy Bowers shares the process, reader input, and upcoming issues. bit.ly/4x4clWJ #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

An older video, but for many, hope springs eternal and the dream still lives... take the Great Wargaming Survey before you wake: www.greatwargamingsurvey.com

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey 2026 is live. Share your experiences, get a discount, a free STL, and a chance to win prizes. Participate now. bit.ly/4xgPXJR #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Missed this earlier? The Great Wargaming Survey 2025 explored why we wargame. It also revealed the human side of the hobby, from storytelling to the challenges of finding opponents. bit.ly/3Rt14Al #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Ancient Warfare, a magazine loved for nearly 20 years, is seeking a new editor. Dive into its history and find out how to apply for this unique opportunity. bit.ly/4buAgGL

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ancient Warfare 108 is now available for pre-order. Explore the road to Gaugamela and Alexander the Great's campaign. bit.ly/44X9SS7

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Are blogs dying? A forum thread discusses AI's impact on blogs and the shift to video content. Some fear AI, others adapt. What's your take on the future of online writing and sharing? bit.ly/4yYgDko #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

is this why blogs are dying? Curious read

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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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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey 2026 is live. Share your experiences, explore new questions, and get a discount coupon and free STL for participating. bit.ly/4w2xno0 #wargaming And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com this month!

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey is back: www.greatwargamingsurvey.com

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Jur @jurdj.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Testing the setup for a #ChainofCommand scenario to play on the weekend of 2/3 October at the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @redandloud.bsky.social. Poles at Driel from the 2023 Lard Magazine #SpreadTheLard

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Digital sculpting and 3D printing take center stage in the latest War Room podcast. Tune in to hear how tech is transforming miniature creation—and don’t miss the Great Wargaming Survey 2026, starting Saturday. bit.ly/4wAZc7S #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

How are themes for WSS magazine selected? The editor reveals the process and teases upcoming issues. Your input is welcome. bit.ly/4x4clWJ #wargaming

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Ancient History Magazine @ancienthistmag.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Issue 60 of Ancient History Magazine is here. Explore upcoming themes like ancient cities, Greek mythology, and Roman hygiene, plus early ideas for Messenia and the Mayan world. Share your input. bit.ly/4c6Ohug

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The @ancientwarfare.bsky.social team is back together, this time discussing Alexander the Great and the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced for Karwansaray by The History Network. Look for that podcast soon. #AncientBluesky

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Users debate if "rules mastery" is true tactics in wargaming vs board games. Is exploiting rules for predictable outcomes really strategy? What do you think? bit.ly/4x2XWKt #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey 2025 highlights why we wargame: history, creativity, and connection. Jon Freitag’s retrospective explores the human side of the hobby. Read more bit.ly/3Rt14Al #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New digital edition of Wargames Soldiers and Strategy 141 available now. Features Roman Italy invasions, Monmouths rebellion, Boer War scenarios, and more. Digital edition at 4.50 EUR bit.ly/4vH201T #wargaming

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Ancient History Magazine @ancienthistmag.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Missed this earlier? A behind-the-scenes look at the Mycenaean site of Iklaina, its discoveries, and its ties to the Ancient History Podcast. Read more about this fascinating excavation. bit.ly/3T4PhZt

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Ancient History Magazine @ancienthistmag.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ancient History Magazine 60 is now available. Explore revolutions in antiquity, from urban development in Mesopotamia to the spread of the alphabet. Get your copy in print or digital format. bit.ly/4wLKHxV

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Today on Instagram: Learn more about gaming Tudor Ireland in WS&S 119. - follow the team at www.instagram.com/wssmagazine

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Medieval World: Culture & Conflict magazine @medievalworldmag.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Explore Mongol history at the Royal Armouries’ exhibition, featuring 250+ objects—many never seen outside Mongolia. Discover the legacy of Central Asia’s nomadic empires until November 2026. bit.ly/4ygnaXb

IMC highlight: how the Mongols changed the world

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Great Wargaming Survey 2025 reveals what players love most about miniatures wargaming. Cluster analysis uncovers key themes like gaming, social bonds, and creativity—and how little has changed since 2023. bit.ly/4yAEJl8 #wargaming

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Warbases @warbases.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The wait is over! For 4 days only, enjoy fantastic savings across our range of buildings, bases, miniatures and so much more! When the clock hits midnight on Monday, the sale stops. Shop now and bring your next battlefield to life! www.warbases.co.uk

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Missed this earlier – the build-up to the Battle of Telamon in Cisalpine Gaul. Rome’s expansion provoked the Boii, Insubres, and their Gaesatae allies into action. Learn more about the conflict. bit.ly/44LiUS1 #wargaming

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Ray Rivers shares his 10mm Zulu War British Army project using Pendraken miniatures. The 24th Foot is coming to life! Plans include full VSF force. Join the discussion. opq.to/gXWq5p #wargaming

Zulu War British Army 10mm project (Pendraken)

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New blog: A comparison of late medieval plastic miniatures from Perry, Warlord, and Wargames Atlantic. Explore size, compatibility, and conversion tips for infantry, with more on cavalry coming soon. opq.to/RwXZdA #wargaming

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Medieval World: Culture & Conflict magazine @medievalworldmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The International Medieval Congress in Leeds, Europe’s biggest medieval studies event, starts next week. Expect 2,000 papers, excursions, and unique experiences like chant soundwalks and medieval crafts. opq.to/6oJ8K8

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