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SDHistCon @sdhistcon.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We're 10 days from SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2025 on Sat., Feb. 8. Badges are still available! tabletop.events/conventions/.... Come check out great events, such as @vpjarponen.bsky.social demoing his upcoming "Order & Opportunity" (10 a.m. CET/4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT): tabletop.events/conventions/...

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Ardwulf the Traveller @ardwulf.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

As some of you may know, our friend and wargaming legend Rodger B. MacGowan lost his home and studio in the LA fires. There is a GoFundMe set up to help Rodger and his family recover from this apocalyptic loss. Check it out at gofund.me/a8737aff and reshare widely.

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Hey folks– we've got a bunch of great events being presented by our outstanding GMs (incl a bunch of designers!) for our upcoming ACDC (our all-online wargaming convention) 17-19 Jan They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

You can find the details over at tabletop.even... and sign up to join the fun yourself!

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

‼️ Updated / expanded schedule for The 2025 ACDC! 📆 You can see the expanded event schedule on our site armchairdragoons.com... ⚜️ Plenty of seats still available in a variety of games Come learn a new game, demo a pre-pub one, or play an old fave 🤠 #boardwargames

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Taylor Shuss @drawnonward.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Not my usual but I wanted to advertise - I’m seeking freelance work. 🎲✂️ I’m a board game designer having worked with Catastrophe Games, AEG, & CCG Lab. Besides designing tabletop/digital games, I've also made solo modes/adventures, learned/taught many game submissions, and lead unguided playtests!

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Doomsday Games @5g4d.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show…

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Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese

This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Briscola Chiamata Samurai Memoir 44 Risk Europe Challengers

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

An interesting article, well done! Great to see analog games visible in the media like this. Also Twilight Struggle gets a prominent mention. @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Registration is open for The 2025 ACDC, held in January tabletop.events/conv... This all-online convention includes a variety of both current & pre-pub games, seminars & talk shows, and more Get registered now before the events sell out!

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Doomsday Games @5g4d.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The Temple of Elemental Evil-Episode 15-A Visit to Bollingbrooke In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here

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The Temple of Elemental Evil-Episode 15-A Visit to Bollingbrooke

In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Today on Dec 6 Finland celebrates its 107th Independence Day. All Bridges Burning, Vol X in the COIN Series by @volko.bsky.social and @gmtgames.bsky.social covers the rocky beginnings of that independence that has lasted perhaps against all odds!

A card from the game All Bridges Burning

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Registration will open on Monday Event schedule (so far) with several other sessions getting added soon tabletop.events/conv...

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Another great game added to the 2025 ACDC!

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I look forward to demoing and playing *Order & Opportunity Making of the Post-Cold War World Order* upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social at the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social online convention in January next year. The plan is to actually not just demo but play up to a full game with interested folks.

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Doomsday Games @5g4d.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve tackle Unmatched:Suns Origin from @restorationgames.bsky.social buff.ly/3UZ691F

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Dan Bullock @danbullock.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

It was a pleasure presenting on the process of designing Blood & Treasure for the Georgetown University Wargaming Society. For those that missed it yesterday, you can view it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xST8...

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Blood & Treasure: Modeling the Role of Contractors in the US-Afghan War

YouTube video by Georgetown University Wargaming Society

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Check out our latest InsideGMT article from designer @vpjarponen.bsky.social: "Order & Opportunity: November 2024 Development Update" insidegmt.com/order-opport...

Order & Opportunity set up on the designer's dining table. Non-final, low-ink playtest components.

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

@ulible.bsky.social Hi Uli! I am amazed by the quality of these (printed wood?) markers. What printing/painting technique produces these multi-color without blurs or misalignments? Thanks!

Closeup of markers and other pieces from "Weimar" boardgame from Spielworxx.

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Doomsday Games @5g4d.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

In this episode of #5g4d Kwanchai Moryia talks about his love for history and how he developed his art style. This is a really fascinating episode with one of the best artists in the #boardgaming world. Get on it! buff.ly/3ZbNvpL

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Setting up a solo playtest of #OrderAndOpportunity ”Making of the Post-Cold War World Order” tonight, upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social Playing the Democracies US and EU versus the Authoritarian bots China and Russia.

Picture of the game board of Order & Opportunity

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

To learn more about Order & Opportunity or to pre-order the game, you can go to the P500 page here: www.gmtgames.com/p-1027-order...

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GMT Games - Order & Opportunity

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Here's a great Order & Opportunity video preview from @boardgamegeek.bsky.social's @candidrum.bsky.social with designer @vpjarponen.bsky.social at Spiel Essen 2024. You can check the video out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv-7...

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Order & Opportunity || A Multilayered Area Influence Game || SPIEL Essen 2024

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

Great times today at Spiel Essen 2024 demoing Order & Opportunity (from @gmtgames.bsky.social). Showed the game to many enthusiastic gamers, including @candidrum.bsky.social in @boardgamegeek.bsky.social capacity and @5g4d.bsky.social Ben and Steve in company of fascinating designer Pini Shekhter.

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 30/09/2024

If you are going to Essen 2024 and been interested in “Order & Opportunity” (from @gmtgames.bsky.social) you can demo and play it with me in the booth 3-Q111 on Thursday and Friday. The 2d6 Games by @aigar.bsky.social will hot me there. Thank You! Come check out Aigar’s historical and other games.

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

Are you going to the Essen Spiel fair next week and have time on that Wednesday before the fair? I’m looking to demo and play the upcoming @gmtgames.bsky.social title “Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order” with you in Essen. The details: boardgamegeek.com/thread/33767...

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Order & Opportunity Essen Spiel 2024 | Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order

Hi all, While it will sadly not be possible to demo O&O in the halls of the Essen fair this year, here's an idea: On Wednesday, 2 October, there will be an open gaming event taking place at the Unpe...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 20/07/2024

@colewehrle.bsky.social In your recent appearance on Dan Thurot‘s show, you talked about a hard to find trick taking game, possibly with the word „sharks“ in the title. Which game is this? Thanks.

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 07/06/2024

The physical proto of my *Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order* in action. On @gmtgames.bsky.social P500 list right now. #OrderAndOpportunity

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 21/05/2024

Over on BGG we‘ve started an experiment. We‘re playing a Forum vs the Designer game of my upcoming game #OrderAndOpportunity Making of the Post-Cold War World Order from @gmtgames.bsky.social. Here‘s the thread with the details: boardgamegeek.com/thread/33044... Anyone can chime in with suggestions!

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Forum vs the Designer | Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order

Hi all, Here's an idea: what if we used these BGG forums to collective play some Order & Opportunity against each other? Here's how it'll work. You, the Forum, will play the US and the EU, while I p...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

Having just got @matthiascramer.bsky.social‘s Weimar from Spielworx @ulible.bsky.social, I‘ve been listening the @heavycardboard.bsky.social playthrough of the game with great interest. Very enjoyable! Here‘s the conclusion to an epic game: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BR0G...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

Ich überlege eine Catan-Fanatikerin mal einen von diesen Catan-Rethemes zu schenken. Das Weltraumthema wäre eventuell als Thema nicht umbedingt passend, deswegen tendenz eher das prähistorische Thema, aber welches ist das bessere Spiel? Empfehlungen? @missbaybee.bsky.social @ulible.bsky.social

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

Thank You Grant & Alex for continued support. Also in the news, I‘ve posted a short video update on what‘s been going on in the development of #OrderAndOpportunity forthcoming with @gmtgames.bsky.social See it here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1oSw...

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The Players’ Aid @playersaidblog.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

In this Designer Diary entry series from VPJ Arponen covering his new game Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order from GMT Games in Part 3: The Card Design, Vez takes a look inside the role and function of the cards. theplayersaid.com/2024/04/10/o...

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

I had missed that this Coast Watchers interview posted: elwargameronovato.blogspot.com/2024/03/coas...

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

@fortcircle.bsky.social has advance printing of Hunt for Blackbeard in the house!

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

I made a short video (<8min) to introduce my new game design, Coast Watchers. Please have a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gkm...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 21/03/2024

Hey Grant, many thanks for the invite to appear in your magnificent show. You‘re a great host and I recommend everyone to check out your past episodes. In this one, among others, we talked about #AllBridgesBurning #COIN @volko.bsky.social and #OrderAndOpportunity both from @gmtgames.bsky.social

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The Players’ Aid @playersaidblog.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

In this Designer Diary entry series from V.P.J. Arponen covering his new game Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order from GMT Games in Part 2: Representing the Forces From Within, Vez discusses the Consequences mechanic. theplayersaid.com/2024/03/19/o...

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The Players’ Aid @playersaidblog.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

We are hosting a series of Designer Diary entries from VPJ Arponen covering his new game Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order from GMT Games. In the 1st entry, Vez takes a look at his personal connection to the subject. theplayersaid.com/2024/03/05/o...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 28/01/2024

To celebrate the Finnish independence and the presidential elections taking place in Finland today, I put this on the table for a solo game. It‘s been a while. #CoinSeries #AllBridgesBurning @gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social

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The Players’ Aid @playersaidblog.bsky.social · 18/01/2024

In the 5th post in a continuing series of Event Card spoilers for Order & Opportunity from GMT Games designed by VPJ Arponen we take a look at card #WE5 Osama Bin Laden. theplayersaid.com/2024/01/18/o...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 18/01/2024

The Player‘s Aid continue to post their card spoilers from Order & Opportunity currently on @gmtgames.bsky.social P500 list. Thanks guys! #OrderAndOpportunity #PostColdWar

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

I look forward to demoing „Order & Opportunity: Making of the Post-Cold War World Order“ (P500 with @gmtgames.bsky.social) at the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social online con this weekend! #OrderOpportunity #PostColdWar Where‘s the Dragoons‘ Discord server though?

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 06/01/2024

Order & Opportunity, currently on preorder with @gmtgames.bsky.social, will be available for a demo and playthrough at the SD Hist Con online event on 3 Feb 2024. Thanks Harold and the gang for another amazing event coming up!

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

On the table tonight, Eclipse. Let‘s see, do Finns know anything about designing games … ?

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The Players’ Aid @playersaidblog.bsky.social · 28/12/2023

In the 4th post in a continuing series of Event Card spoilers for Order & Opportunity from GMT Games designed by VPJ Arponen we take a look at card #15 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. theplayersaid.com/2023/12/28/o...

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 28/12/2023

Root from @colewehrle.bsky.social and @ledergames.bsky.social in the German translation by @ulible.bsky.social has been in heavy rotation in your family since Santa brought the Mareuders expansion. Thanks for a captivating game all involved!

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 25/12/2023

The 1st episode of the new GMT Talk podcast is out. Amazing to see @gmtgames.bsky.social enter this space! As Gene puts it, „games come and go and we love to play but it‘s all about the people“. Looking ff to learn to know the extended GMT family via the show! podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/g...

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‎GMT Talk: Episode 1: Harold Buchanan auf Apple Podcasts

‎Sendung GMT Talk, Folge Episode 1: Harold Buchanan – 19. Dez. 2023

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VPJ Arponen @vpjarponen.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

Working on some card design ideas for Order & Opportunity upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social. I‘ve tried software like Nan Deck but always seem to come back to LibreOffice because of speed of iteration even if the looks might suffer. Not ideal stil. What softa does everyone use for making cards?

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