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Fred Serval

@fredserval.bsky.social

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I make games. ファシストになるより、豚の方がマシさ https://youtube.com/@HomoLudens1871

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · May 15

I never thought this would happen... I entered the top 100 wargames on @boardgamegeek.com with Gest. Thanks so much to @joedewhurst.bsky.social for helping me make this game actually good, Chechu and Robert for making it look awesome, and @gmtgames.bsky.social for believing in me.

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Into the Greenwood @intogreenwood.bsky.social · 18h

Mail call!!! 😁📫

I've been wanting to dig into both of these books for a LONG time! 📚💚

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 1d

I finally tried CC:Vietnam, currently on @gmtgames.bsky.social P500, with @joedewhurst.bsky.social the other day and I am VERY excited. I plan on doing a stream about it soon to spread the love.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 1d

No, it's the core engine of the birth of America series. But it adds a few mechanic on top that makes it more interesting.

Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 2d

C'est ce que je lui ai dit 🤣 mais en convention ça se fait bien, et je vais leur filer un coup de main pour tts

Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 2d

Once in a while at conventions you stumble upon something totally unique. More on this soon... 👀
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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 2d

It is very interesting!

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 2d

Now that's a good mail day! Two incredible subjects with equally remarkable productions. I can't wait to get these on the table.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 2d

A few tips:
- OGS is a great way to play online
- Once you learn the basics, do tsumego, either online, or download an app like Tsumego Pro
- Find someone to play with, it's always more fun to progress together

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone should

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 3d

A Gest of Robin Hood is a light & fun game to play. I created whole set of materials which can help players to quickly jump into this title.
Check this out 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/12/s...
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Strategy & Training Materials for A Gest of Robin Hood

A Gest of Robin Hood: Insurrection in Nottinghamshire is already the second game in the Irregular Conflicts Series, further adapting the COIN (COunter INsurgency) system to depict peasant revolts, …

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 3d

RH is clearly OP 😔

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 3d

How did it go?!

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 3d

I completely fell in love with it. It's simple, yet packed with hard decisions, and it feels like Gettysburg. Didn't get to play brandywine, but Yves gave me the tour, super excited for it.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 3d

Petite session wargame à la convention de jeux d'histoire de Rambouillet.

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Vincent Privat 🇺🇦 @vincentprivat.bsky.social · 4d

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Greybeardtavern @greybeardtavern.bsky.social · 5d

“Make a movie better by adding "John Carpenter's" to the title.”

John Carpenter’s My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic!

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Osprey Games ➡️ Essen SPIEL 3.M600 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Ayar – from @flopiano.bsky.social, @mandelafg.bsky.social & @ianotoole.bsky.social – is out 1 week today: https://bit.ly/4oFvT0y

🌽 Compete for area majority farming maize
⚱️ Collect sets crafting pottery
🧵 Build your pattern weaving carpets
🛶 Traverse the lake board learning reed bundling

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

I am sadly very aware that it is almost impossible for me today, unless I invested a massive amount of time in it. I did manage to get to single digit kyu when I was younger, but my brain wasn't as dry then 🤣

Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

And my secret plan was to do a "road to 1 dan" series of stream to force myself to play regularly. Sadly it never happened.

Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

À few years ago we talked on the HL discord about doing a series of videos on go, the rules, how to train, play online etc.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

Been playing go for a long time. Well not for the last 6 years, but it's always on the back of my mind that I should start playing again.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

We don't care about plans, show us the execution!

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

In 3 hours I'll be live with @pierrevj.bsky.social and @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social to celebrate reaching 8k subs. They will ask me all the most serious questions we gathered on from viewers. You can also ask your burning questions live! Expect some pretty deep stuff 🧠
youtube.com/live/7y2n9Ew...

8K Special! Ask Me Anything (feat. Pierre Vagneur-Jones) — Woke Wargaming and other nonsense

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

Shogi!

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 5d

I did yes, I'm still a noob though. Thanks to shikoku I got into it a few years back. Haven't tried lost atlas, I think I like my 18xx grounded in reality. Really curious to try your take on it, looks extremely fun.