Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAJim Rossignol @rossignol.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This gets said constantly, but it worth reiterating: Games Workshop being bigger than fishing is important to shout about because you wouldn't know it from government talking points, which are rarely about anything creative or artistic. Growth won't involve fish or steel, it will involve goblins. 502618645
Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAWyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I think our main aim over the next few years (apart from releasing magazines every 4 months and not losing money for once) is to aggressively try and push tabletop games into these more interesting, art spaces that video games so often comfortably exist in today. It will probably be a struggle as...eventbrite.co.ukRendered From Memory Exhibition: Curated by Heavy Duty GamesRENDERED FROM MEMORY is a contemporary group art exhibition exploring the lasting emotional connection between artists and video games. 13118
Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAMIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"Attention, like crude oil, is treated like a scarce natural resource that must be extracted, processed, and refined."thereader.mitpress.mit.eduWhen Culture Becomes “Content”Can art still illuminate reality in an age of monetized attention, generative AI, and culture produced at limitless scale? 0229
Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAHellebore @helleborezine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026⚡️IT’S HERE!⚡️ Ruined temples, living myths, riddles and enigmas, Medieval mystics, a gas-lit world of secret societies and energy grids, psychedelic revivals, and sonic experiments at the City of the Dead. 👉🏼 Gaze into the eyes of the sphinx and pre-order The Mystery Issue on helleborezine.com 424295
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What?! I didn't even notice the organ! Was too focussed on the minis... 100
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026That's Spru is done! Here it is in a few photos. Absolutely incredible day. Busy throughout. Had some wonderful time, met and chatted to some wonderful people. Applause to Ben and the team for organising this, doing great things for the indie wargame community. 020
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A fuller list of all the exhibitors. It's also absolutely wonderful to see and hear how international this event is. People from all over Europe it seems. All joined together by a love of plastic and super glue! #SPRU 150
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Taking a break to enjoy what Kamping Kitbash has to offer. 110
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Also spotted: Tine Fielding (newly Kickstarted Hazelands RPG), Aetherpunk28, the Weald, Malignant Flesh, Blightbones and official Spru artist @lettuces.bsky.social! The talks programme is also about to start. First couple of mini terrain and designing indie games. 110
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There's a dozens more artists and stalls here today, I've not had time to get round all yet. Also very cool to see mental health charity @mind.org.uk here today. 110
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Also Jervis Johnson is here! Mike Hutchinson (Planet Smasher Games) and Glenn Ford (Man of Kent) from Rules of Carnage podcast, Buff This 2141, Will from Forbidden Psalm, Vae Victis minis, War Dollies Collective, Mammoth minis. Absolutely incredible event organised by Ben for this inaugural #SPRU 130
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It is the centre of indie wargaming here: 28 Mag, Turnip28's Max Fitzgerald, Rogue Hobbies's Louise Sugden, Dana Howl, BillMakingStuff, Kamping Kitbash (feat in @wyrdscience.bsky.social issue 8), FRINGE, Bad Squiddo, Necropolis, TONKS, Meridian miniatures (and that's just who I can see now!) 150
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Absolutely packed at SPRU (and this is only part of it!). Very exciting to see this much support for the indie gaming scene. 2364
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Queue is out the door and round the corner for #SPRU! 000
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026If only there was an existing script instead... 020
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Very disappointed the new Sky series #TheWargame does not feature Michael Gove slap-chopping Tyranids or Nicola Sturgeon pre-measuring Tau pulse rifles. #warhammercommunity 030
Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAturnip max @turnipmax.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Turnip28 Core Rules V19 is finally complete! Make sure to check the changelog for the new rules and balance updates. - Max 28733
Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAOsprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Command a fleet of mighty battleships, sleek destroyers, and agile fighters, battling for supremacy of the stars. 🎲 A Billion Suns: Second Edition ✏️ Mike Hutchinson 🎨 Rob Turpin & Juan Richard Feliz 🗓️ December 2026 Available to Pre-Order Now #Wargames #ABillionSuns #SpaceCombat #SpaceFleets 46515
Reposted by Ian Nicholson FRSAChaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Peacehammer 40K: Paintinge litel miniatures of gardeneres, sculptors, academics. Detailed scale dioramas of museums, kiosks, cafés. Trimminge hedges. Makinge friendes. Yn the cozye glowe of the far future ther ys onlye WARMTH. 618659
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I never knew that Bob Hoskins made a cameo in Frasier. What a wonderful discovery. 000
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Guess it depends on what it's trying to do. Similar questions with the board game Onoda. 010
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Hiya Louie, theatre director that uses pullets here. There's dozens of puppet makers who'd love to be commissioned to make something. I'd recommend Maia Kirkman Richards, or Caroline Bowman. Both searchable online, great work. 130
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Spent the morning watching #Grimdark from Two Block Films. A beautiful documentary about what the hobby means to one community in the North West. youtu.be/QTj8WXC_KgM?... #warhammer #warhammercommunityyoutu.beGRIMDARK | Full DocumentaryYouTube video by GRIMDARK film (2026) 000
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Just binge watched Mr Inbetween in three days. So good. Writing is brilliant. Character arcs for everyone are great. No sentimentality. And, very wisely, gets out on a high. Something of The Wire about it. 000
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026This is my Batman (along with the 1960s Adam West). I 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 this version. I had the action figures, started drawing comics in silhouettes and watched it all the time (early Cartoon Network adopter). Absolutely iconic, and whoever thought Batman should have 1930s noir style costuming is a wonder. 020
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I've am incredible urge to collect #skaven. Never played them before, sonyeven play AoS or WFB anymore but those lil rats guys are very appealing. #warhammercommunity 120
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Greathelm. New one by Malev. malev-da-shinobi.itch.io/great-helm-ptmalev-da-shinobi.itch.ioGREATHELM Quickstart rules by Malev Da ShinobiGreathelm Quickstart rules 110
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma was like watching a YouTube video essay about Two Many Cooks. 010
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026How did you develop your style as an illustrator? Because it has real clarity and character, and all captured in line drawing. Any tips? Not planning to make a career out of it just fancy finding something more me. 100
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The bad moon on the staff adds a lovely touch. 010
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Tippett's MAD GOD was a piece of proper cinema art. A singular vision, eeked out in spare time over decades. He, and his studio, have created dozens and dozens of legendary cinematic moments. To have it all broken up and sold off in a glorified car boot is a crime against cinema preservation. 021
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026One for Hooks and Rumours this week? @wyrdscience.bsky.social that Space Marine looks mighty fine, and it's print... 120
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026HOIUSE OWNER: you finished plastering the interior wall? BUILDER: yeah, I made it real fucking Fabius Bile, just like you asked. HOUSE OWNER: what? 010
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Another incredible @greenmanfest.bsky.social over! Tyler Ballpark, Garth Marenghi, Zack Polanski and, of course, Wolf Alice were highlights this year. Huge love to Little Folk that create a beautiful, creative and inclusive area every year for the festival's children. 010
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I've never been much of an Austen fan but this mailout from @curzon.com certainly makes the latest release sound good. 030
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Love the pink and green. What paints were used on those? 110
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Currently exploring #snak28 by 5R of Sugar Candy Miniatures, and absolutely loving it. The games coming out of zine punk are so evocative and I find much more compelling. 020
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026@leadpunkzine.bsky.social who did the cover illustration for Lead Punk #1? It's awesome! 110
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Thanks to Troublemaker Games for this fantastic @countbinface.bsky.social mini, as well as a mini of this other bloke who is mired in trash and hangs out with rats, who bears no resemblance to anyone at all (I am legally obliged to say, probably). 020
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026🚨 Escaping containment 🚨 in further evidence that our hobby is piquing more mainstream interests, here is @tomfaber91.bsky.social excellent article on LARPing in the @financialtimes.com Weekend. #LARP #rpg share.google/EvXN1l0GR24p...share.googleHow to become a wizard for the weekendThousands turned a Cambridgeshire field off the A10 into the capital city of a sprawling, boozy, bloody fantasy empire 021
Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026@culexus.bsky.social Where are the minis in your profile header from? 110