Henry Hyde
@battlegames.bsky.social
Writer, designer, podcaster, Patreon creative, artist. Author of The Wargaming Compendium, Wargaming Campaigns, Tabletop Battle Tactics and Martinstaat 1744. Cancer survivor. Mental health warrior. #wargaming https://payhip.com/gladiuspublications
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Henry Hyde
@battlegames.bsky.social
· Dec 22
Just had a long-awaited piece of news that other writers will understand is very significant: the publishers of The Wargaming Compendium just confirmed that they will release the full rights back to me – which means that, after more than 11 years, I can update & re-publish it.
Health update. 4 weeks in, the hip replacement is settling in, albeit providing curious sensations occasionally, but certainly far better than the other hip which is still bone on bone and complaining loudly. Biggest challenge is Sudden OMG Fatigue Poleaxe Syndrome which cares naught about my plans!
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Health update. 4 weeks in, the hip replacement is settling in, albeit providing curious sensations occasionally, but certainly far better than the other hip which is still bone on bone and complaining loudly. Biggest challenge is Sudden OMG Fatigue Poleaxe Syndrome which cares naught about my plans!
I've just posted a call for questions for my irregular Q&A session, which often results in a podcast several hours long! All paying patrons can get involved, so if you want to quiz me about anything to do with the hobby or my publishing, join up!
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Sergeants+ Q&A 15: Call for Questions | Henry Hyde
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November 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I've just posted a call for questions for my irregular Q&A session, which often results in a podcast several hours long! All paying patrons can get involved, so if you want to quiz me about anything to do with the hobby or my publishing, join up!
www.patreon.com/posts/sergea...
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Just released for patrons first, the captioned slideshow version of La Bataille des Deux Fermes, the decisive, epic battle that decided the 1752 campaign fought between Grenouisse and Borgenmark
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Get early access for less than the price of a cappuccino a month!
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November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Just released for patrons first, the captioned slideshow version of La Bataille des Deux Fermes, the decisive, epic battle that decided the 1752 campaign fought between Grenouisse and Borgenmark
Get early access for less than the price of a cappuccino a month!
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Get early access for less than the price of a cappuccino a month!
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Today’s work plans: 0. Cat’s relaxation plans: 1.
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today’s work plans: 0. Cat’s relaxation plans: 1.
For my paying patrons, the latest Off the Cuff in which I bring you up to date on my health and my plans for the immediate future.
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Off the Cuff Episode 19: I'm Back! | Henry Hyde
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November 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
For my paying patrons, the latest Off the Cuff in which I bring you up to date on my health and my plans for the immediate future.
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Another little victory: managed the steep steps up to The Loftwaffe today to do a couple of hours work for Wargames Atlantic. Safely back downstairs and resting now, but pleased to have ticked another post-operative challenge off the list. First physio session and dressing removal coming next Monday
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Another little victory: managed the steep steps up to The Loftwaffe today to do a couple of hours work for Wargames Atlantic. Safely back downstairs and resting now, but pleased to have ticked another post-operative challenge off the list. First physio session and dressing removal coming next Monday
For anyone that needs it: Hove seafront just a short while ago.
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
For anyone that needs it: Hove seafront just a short while ago.
(Corrected version)
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
(Corrected version)
Have popped into the hospital for a quick check-up, but basically all’s well. Hip Day +8 and I’m pain free and walked 400m on crutches to get here.
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Have popped into the hospital for a quick check-up, but basically all’s well. Hip Day +8 and I’m pain free and walked 400m on crutches to get here.
Here’s Squeaky, the neighbourhood cat, keeping me company as I continue my recuperation projects, with mini painting and a watercolour on the go.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Here’s Squeaky, the neighbourhood cat, keeping me company as I continue my recuperation projects, with mini painting and a watercolour on the go.
Hooray! I’ll be allowed home this afternoon, after passing the exhausting stair climb/descent tests. Pain levels still significant but blessedly lower than yesterday.
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Hooray! I’ll be allowed home this afternoon, after passing the exhausting stair climb/descent tests. Pain levels still significant but blessedly lower than yesterday.
My thought for this morning.
Ow.
Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow.
😫
Ow.
Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow.
😫
November 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My thought for this morning.
Ow.
Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow.
😫
Ow.
Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow.
😫
And here’s a Borg grenadier on sentry duty.
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
And here’s a Borg grenadier on sentry duty.
Bored with being an immobile patient already, so glad I brought pencil & paper to do a bit of concept sketching for one of my imagi-nations.
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Bored with being an immobile patient already, so glad I brought pencil & paper to do a bit of concept sketching for one of my imagi-nations.
I’m out of surgery and recovering. The first of two new hips will be tested shortly! Thanks for all the kind wishes folks.
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m out of surgery and recovering. The first of two new hips will be tested shortly! Thanks for all the kind wishes folks.
See You on the Other Side | Henry Hyde
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October 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Time shrinks so rapidly. Suddenly, my hip operation is happening _the day after tomorrow_. I fancied I had all the time in the world to prepare but no: in 36 hours or so I’ll be heading to hospital. I’m finding it very hard to give myself permission to relax – I am, indeed, my own slave-driver.
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Time shrinks so rapidly. Suddenly, my hip operation is happening _the day after tomorrow_. I fancied I had all the time in the world to prepare but no: in 36 hours or so I’ll be heading to hospital. I’m finding it very hard to give myself permission to relax – I am, indeed, my own slave-driver.
Please share this precious moment with me.
With thanks to @warbases.bsky.social
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With thanks to @warbases.bsky.social
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The Joy of Warbases | Henry Hyde
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October 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Please share this precious moment with me.
With thanks to @warbases.bsky.social
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With thanks to @warbases.bsky.social
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Just published a special public episode of Off the Cuff to explain what's happening to me over the coming weeks. Do pop over and have a listen and of course I'd really appreciate anyone who decides to sign up as a patron – I'm going to need all the support I can get!
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Off the Cuff Episode 18: a Special Public Post | Henry Hyde
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October 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just published a special public episode of Off the Cuff to explain what's happening to me over the coming weeks. Do pop over and have a listen and of course I'd really appreciate anyone who decides to sign up as a patron – I'm going to need all the support I can get!
www.patreon.com/posts/off-cu...
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Took delivery of a 2023 refurb MacBook Pro M2 with 1TB hard drive yesterday, so I’ll be able to keep working after my forthcoming hip replacement when I won’t be able to access the giddy heights of my Loftwaffe for a bit. This thing is phenomenal! There’ll be no problem getting creative stuff done.
October 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Took delivery of a 2023 refurb MacBook Pro M2 with 1TB hard drive yesterday, so I’ll be able to keep working after my forthcoming hip replacement when I won’t be able to access the giddy heights of my Loftwaffe for a bit. This thing is phenomenal! There’ll be no problem getting creative stuff done.