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Joe Dewhurst

@joedewhurst.bsky.social
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Boardgame designer, developer, and occasional player. Carrying a new world in my heart.

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Patrick's Tactics & Tutorials @patrickstactics.bsky.social · 12h
Here is a preview of the upcoming #CombatCommander #Vietnam from GMT! Thanks to @joe_dewhurst and Stephen Ragazas for the opportunity to playtest. Enjoy this playthrough using our new Vassal module. Be sure to check out the P500! @gmtgames.bsky.social #wargaming youtu.be/wpAMRGyCeUM
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Combat Commander: Vietnam - Scenario 9: Brown Water Brawl
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Paul Wright @paulusborgia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Lastest InsideGMT piece on "Foxes and Lions" (part 1 of 2 on combat, unit types, sentiment, and more) ... insidegmt.com/feudal-levie...
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Feudal Levies, Citizen Militia, and Mercenaries in Action: The Combat Impact of Units in Foxes and Lions
This is the ninth of many articles to come on Foxes and Lions: Renaissance City-States in the Age of Machiavelli, now on P500. This game is in the same series as Here I Stand, Virgin Queen, and Tan…
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Hawk and Dove Games @hawkanddovegames.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
An excellent piece covering many of the goings on at OFJH, including a bit toward the end about Painkillers. I'm always happy to hear that this game evokes the emotions I intended, even if it means making people feel terrible as they play it. dystopeek.fr/jouer/wargam...
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Open de France du Jeu d'Histoire 2026 - Dystopeek
Compte rendu de l'Open de France du Jeu d'Histoire édition 2026
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Would still recommend it as an exploration of that kind of genre though!
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I watched a Taiwanese horror film called Incantation last night, it was kind of a mixed bag but had some great Buddhist folk horror imagery, just sadly let down by somewhat incoherent cutting.
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Tomorrow night, at 9pm French time, 3pm EST, @joedewhurst.bsky.social and I will continue our campaign of The Guerrilla Generation "Resisting Reagan". Very cool and unique way to play this new COIN multipack from @gmtgames.bsky.social youtube.com/live/rCK6lII...
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The Guerrilla Generation: Resisting Reagan with Stephen Rangazas – Campaign Playthrough | Part 2
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“As the Liberty lads o'er the sea Bought their freedom, and cheaply, with blood So we, boys, we Will die fighting, or live free, And down with all kings but King Ludd” ― Lord Byron 45 Hours to Go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...
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The Nights of King Ludd
Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
4 more days to go on the Kickstarter Campaign for "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry 1811-?" www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... In the comments I share some impressions of the game from the first players to engage with it. @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social #boardgames
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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cregger's Resident Evil is a good example of "Fast Body Horror." In the 80s, a lot of Body Horror was "slow" because in order to execute a special effect, there was one gimmick per shot, so transformation sequences had many cuts and emphasized the mechanics of the gimmick.
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I enjoyed Resident Evil (especially Abrams' performance), and I'm looking forward to more from Cregger, but I think this is basically correct as an analysis of the limitations of "fast body horror". Sometimes, maybe even often, practical constraints can make creative work better!
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Only 6 days left to back THE NIGHTS OF KING LUDD, a strategy board game about the Luddite Revolts at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. KS Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... Interested in learning more? See comments for a teaching video by @joedewhurst.bsky.social & the latest rules.
A prototype rendering of the upcoming board game, "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry 1811-?". In the lower right; "6 Days to go! Fully Funded on Kickstarter"
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Nvidie @dervine7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
so I do think alignment is a real problem, but I would turn that around and say it doesn’t mean the companies aren’t liable, it’s that they should be held *strictly* liable. treat AI development, testing, and deployment as an ultrahazardous activity
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I was today years old when I found out that Ed Sheeran 1) has a cousin named Jethro Sheeran 2) said cousin is a rapper named by Alonestar who is promoting his new single in the following manner
a photo of art for a single called "Eject" with tagline "Fuck ed Sheeran" against a backdrop of Admiral Ackbar in front of a flaming Death Star. next to this IG post is a comment thread in which @alonestarsheeran says: " alonestarsheeran's profile picture
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People hating on here saying im jealous ?? Jealous of what ?? His looks ?? His guitar playing ? lol 😂 his fame ? I do very well and happy and independent and own all my songs and catalogue . Warner owns all Ed’s . I’m 💯 % have no jealousy to look like or be like an Ed Sheeran trust me !! lol 😂 please be real . lol 😂 honestly! I’m a follower of Christ and as GOD as my witness im speaking the truth here"
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Curious about the upcoming Combat Commander: Vietnam from @gmtgames.bsky.social ? Well, tomorrow morning at 10am French time, @joedewhurst.bsky.social and I will be playing scenario 18 👀🇻🇳 youtube.com/live/fy4d10e...
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Ambush at Nui Le – Playing Combat Commander: Vietnam with Joe Dewhurst
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Much appreciated, thank you!
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Thanks, I'll check them out! Love your posts by the way, and if I'm ever in Barcelona I'll try to join for a tour.
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Do you know if there's any more information about the Paul Dewhurst on that memorial? It's a relatively unusual surname, although not that uncommon in Lancashire, so I'm curious whether he might be a distant relative of mine.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Very nice to hear a sane voice from Piddington. Serious respect to this woman, who is apparently already being othered by more bigoted villagers.
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Austin Kelmore @austinkelmore.com · 14/09/2026
I answered some union related questions for @gibiz.bsky.social and they did a good write-up of it!
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Stuart Ellis-Gorman @drcrossbows.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I'm bad at self promotion, but did you know that I'm also an editor and that you can hire me? I have edited history books (most recently for Osprey) and TTRPGs (for Modiphius and Exalted Funeral among others). Full list: www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor Can contact me via website or here!
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Editor — Stuart Ellis-Gorman
I am a historian, writer, and editor specialising in tabletop RPGs and board games. This page lists the projects I have worked on as both a writer and an editor.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 12/09/2026
A trans man in the UK has been banned in the workplace restrooms after he was forced to use the women's restrooms to comply with the new EHRC guidance. The women complained because he is visibly male and so they told him he can't use any bathroom.
A screenshot of a Reddit post from the r/LegalAdviceUK subreddit by user Dijstraanon, titled "FtM transgender facing two different issues at work? England."
The post text reads:
"Brother in law is trans FtM and presents fully as a man. He's now facing an impossible situation at work with his employer telling him that due to recent legislation he must use the toilet of his birth gender. BUT several female colleagues have raised a grievance about him using their gendered toilet.
His employer has told him that he cannot use the toilet while he is at work until they sort it out and cannot give him a timeframe to do so. They do [cut off] have disabled separate toilets.
In the mean time one of his female colleagues has accused him of sexual harassment because he was used their gendered toilet. His menstrual cycle meant he needed to use the toilet.
He's been with the employer for just over 5 years but only in this location for 18 months. The location is mainly male with just a handful of females, and his workshop only has male toilets.
I do not know how to support him and as he's not in a union there is no one to turn too right now."
The post has an orange "Comments Moderated" tag, 169 upvotes, and 134 comments.
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Liz Davidson @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In this episode of Board & Book, @akarsb.bsky.social talks about the research behind Chalice of Poison, his upcoming game from @gmtgames.bsky.social. youtu.be/IKM-ySNruEo
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"Strong-Man" Government, Weak Military (w/ Akar Bharadvaj) | Board & Book #6
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Sam Rutherford (he/him) @echomikeromeo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The window of my local queer bookshop was smashed last week. They're fundraising to install shutters so they can keep themselves and their community safe. Support this one-of-a-kind place, its one-of-a-kind proprietors, and the whole Glasgow queer & trans community: www.gofundme.com/f/categoryis...
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Donate to Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!, organized by Category Is Books
For the past eight years, Category Is Books has been able to comfortably oper… Category Is Books needs your support for Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A great looking print, thanks for sharing!
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Curious how “The Nights of King Ludd” actually plays? Get into the nitty gritty with our developer, @joedewhurst.bsky.social:
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you're interested and would like to learn more, you can pre-order The Nights of King Ludd here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I'm very pleased to be working again with @yoyoni.bsky.social on his new game The Nights of King Ludd, and with his help I've put together a short "How to Play" video for the game here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_bS...
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How to Play: The Nights of King Ludd
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Austin Kelmore @austinkelmore.com · 08/09/2026
It's been almost a year since 31 workers in the IWGB Game Workers Union at Rockstar were fired in what I believe is a clear union busting attempt by Rockstar execs. If you're near Glasgow on Thursday, come support the workers as their tribunal case is getting started. I'll be there!
IWGB Game Workers

Rockstar on trial: Justice for Fired Workers

Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York St, G2 8GT

8.30AM on Thursday 10 Sept
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Goodnews @goodnews.computer · 04/09/2026
Take a break from being depressed that everything you love is being destroyed by slop for a moment and let me tell you about the beautiful symbiotic relationship between graffiti writers, train yard workers, and model train enthusiasts.
A hand holding a model train with a replica of the same graffiti on the full scale train car behind it.A model train with two graffiti pieces on opposite sides.
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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 04/09/2026
All set up and ready to go at @tabletopscot.bsky.social repping @gameworkers.co.uk Come see me at the IWGB stall i09 if you're in the area and wanna chat about how the union helps tabletop workers :) We've got pins and members' games for sale, taking donations towards the Rockstar Fighting Fund
The Independent Workers of Great Britain union Game Workers' branch table at Tabletop Scotland with a wraparound table banner, flyers, pins and members' zines for sale, taking donations for the Rockstar Fighting Fund
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Stuart Ellis-Gorman @drcrossbows.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Bit of an interruption due to moving from Korea to Ireland, but this week I reviewed The Guerilla Generation from @gmtgames.bsky.social. Mild spoilers, but it's going to be on my best games I played in 2026 list. www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/the-gue...
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The Guerrilla Generation by Stephen Rangazas — Stuart Ellis-Gorman
I would not consider myself someone who is likely to join the GMT Games’ COIN system fan club. I have never had a bad time playing a COIN game, and I have enjoyed most of my time with the system, but ...
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My definitive opinion on tutorial videos for boardgames. Might or might not be influenced by the fact that I can't read. youtube.com/shorts/9rYxU...
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About Board game tutorials.
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Totally agree, that's why I will only ever record videos that aren't edited and where you can't hear anything Stephen is saying.
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We're live! "The Nights of King Ludd" is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter ⚒️ 🔥 www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... #history #boardgames #luddite
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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Check out our latest video: "Combat Commander: Vietnam | Gameplay Preview #2 — Uphill Struggle”! In this video, co-designer Stephen and developer Joe share another one of their regular playtest sessions of Combat Commander: Vietnam. Enjoy! zurl.co/FR2Po
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Combat Commander: Vietnam | Gameplay Preview #2 — Uphill Struggle
In this video, Stephen Rangazas and Joe Dewhurst share another one of their regular playtest sessions of Combat Commander: Vietnam. This game, co-designed by...
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Chris Flores @hoponboard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New ‘How to Play’ day! I can’t recommend many games to introduce somebody to historical games more than Baltic Empires. The simplicity of this epic game’s mechanics and flow make it a great entry point into wargames. A brilliant design by Brian Asklev, check it out here: youtu.be/49-uZQCmz4g?...
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I saw an old friend's band play in Edinburgh, and they were great!
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In less than a week we launch "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry 1811-?" Follow our campaign page for updates: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... A new game by me @joedewhurst.bsky.social & @ronengoldstein.bsky.social & published by @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social #boardgames
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Glad to hear it! They're one of my all-time favourites, such a unique sound.
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Mind blown to discover that Chumbawumba's "We Don't Go To God's House Anymore" was written in collaboration with Alabama 3, who released the very similar sounding "U Don't Dans 2 Tekno" the year before. It makes sense that they were part of the same scene, but I'd never associated them before.
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
In approximatively 3 hours, @joedewhurst.bsky.social and I will start our livestream series on The Guerrilla Generation's campaign, Resisting Reagan 👀 - poke @gmtgames.bsky.social youtube.com/live/VvERhDj...
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The Guerrilla Generation: Resisting Reagan – Campaign Playthrough | Part 1
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This Sunday @joedewhurst.bsky.social and I will start a The Guerrilla Generation campaign "Resisting Reagan". It will be three episodes, and it will be epic 🔥 - poke @gmtgames.bsky.social youtube.com/live/VvERhDj...
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The Guerrilla Generation: Resisting Reagan – Campaign Playthrough | Part 1
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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
In case you missed it, Candice interviewed GMT developer and The Pure Land designer Joe Dewhurst at PunchedCon 2026. You can check it out here: zurl.co/QoGGU
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Joe Dewhurst Interview at PunchedCon '26 || GMT Talk
Meet game designer/developer, Joe Dewhurst, via a quick interview at PunchedCon 2026. Joe shares how he got into game development as well as a few updates on...
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I had a great time running @norgad.bsky.social's Roach Motel yesterday, an excellent Mothership module. I won't spoil anything, but my player's loved it and it was an honour to introduce them to Maureen Tūī, the best union officer we had in #Over/Under ✊️ (at least until @seedlinggames.bsky.social!)
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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Check out our newest InsideGMT article: "A Summer Tour of Volko’s Recon Series " by Stephen Rangazas zurl.co/kk203
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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Pack your torches and hammers, it's time to smash some machines ⚒️🔥 "The Nights of King Ludd" is coming to Kickstarter Sept 2. We're kicking it off with a game trailer: youtu.be/cToamg7Zvek Animations by @ronengoldstein.bsky.social, voice over by @5g4d.bsky.social #boardgames #luddite #wargames
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The Nights of King Ludd Game Trailer
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Joe Dewhurst @joedewhurst.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
WOW. I'm going to need to try and make this at home somehow.
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Scenario 2 from the upcoming CC:Vietnam from @gmtgames.bsky.social - "Everything but learn from it". The NLF is in a defensive position against the so called "free world forces". Super tense and fast paced scenario. I tried to end it early but couldn't recover from the initial successful ARVN push.
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Hamish Kallin @hamishkallin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
If you're in Glasgow this weekend, my band are playing at the Old Hairdresser's on Saturday. Music kicks off from 8pm and there will be tickets on the door. If you have any interest in moderately punky klezmer, come check it out.
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Dan Thurot @danthurot.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In today's continuation of my series on The Guerrilla Generation, the usual government/insurgent dynamic is flipped on its head as the socialist Sandinistas face the foreign-funded Contras. This is the strongest scenario thus far. spacebiff.com/2026/08/05/g...
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Liberation Ludology, Part Three: Nicaragua
The first thing one notices about the third scenario in Stephen Rangazas’s The Guerrilla Generation is that the script has been flipped. Unlike both the Uruguay and Peru scenarios, which pres…
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