Jasper Oorthuys
@clogfather.bsky.social
Editor in chief at Karwansaray Publishers, editor of Ancient Warfare. Easily distracted by dogs and books. Here for wargaming and nonsense.
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Jasper: I don't have all the minis I'm hoping to use for this project yet, so I decided to build a bit of the ship first. I used PVC foamboard on a 60mm MDF base, cut down and sanded, then clad in balsa 'planks'. #advent2025
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jasper: I don't have all the minis I'm hoping to use for this project yet, so I decided to build a bit of the ship first. I used PVC foamboard on a 60mm MDF base, cut down and sanded, then clad in balsa 'planks'. #advent2025
I somehow just submitted an article for Lard Magazine!😳 Weird experience, I'm used to being on the other side of the process... #spreadthelard #wargaming
December 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I somehow just submitted an article for Lard Magazine!😳 Weird experience, I'm used to being on the other side of the process... #spreadthelard #wargaming
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Ancient fortifications at a Roman frontier fortress-city in Syria, erected during a desperate defence, have preserved a remarkably diverse religious landscape.
In AH 57, Jennifer Baird explores the many religious communities at Dura-Europos.
In AH 57, Jennifer Baird explores the many religious communities at Dura-Europos.
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ancient fortifications at a Roman frontier fortress-city in Syria, erected during a desperate defence, have preserved a remarkably diverse religious landscape.
In AH 57, Jennifer Baird explores the many religious communities at Dura-Europos.
In AH 57, Jennifer Baird explores the many religious communities at Dura-Europos.
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Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 105 (chk.me/5At45OW) about the Roman army of the second century AD.
Ancient Warfare 105
Though not as focussed on conquest as a hundred years earlier, the Roman legions of the second century AD had to contend with revolts, invasions, and civil war.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 105 (chk.me/5At45OW) about the Roman army of the second century AD.
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Angus: I have given the Shadowforge Blood Bowl Grid Iron nun blitzer a coat of Army Painter Uniform Grey. The detail already stands out nicely, which should make the later layers much easier to build up.
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Angus: I have given the Shadowforge Blood Bowl Grid Iron nun blitzer a coat of Army Painter Uniform Grey. The detail already stands out nicely, which should make the later layers much easier to build up.
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For this year's Advent Calendar, we are painting commanders and command for our tabletop forces. Here's a photo from our 2024 Advent chalenge. Come join us and share your Advent painting. #WSSAdvent25 https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-gb/blogs/wss-blog/our-calendar-advent-ure
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
For this year's Advent Calendar, we are painting commanders and command for our tabletop forces. Here's a photo from our 2024 Advent chalenge. Come join us and share your Advent painting. #WSSAdvent25 https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-gb/blogs/wss-blog/our-calendar-advent-ure
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November 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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It’s that time of month where I go into town for a decent coffee and a copy of @wssmagazine.bsky.social - always the sign of a good weekend!
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It’s that time of month where I go into town for a decent coffee and a copy of @wssmagazine.bsky.social - always the sign of a good weekend!
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From the WSS editorial team: Go Command, for Advent! https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-advent-calendar-2025
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
From the WSS editorial team: Go Command, for Advent! https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-advent-calendar-2025
Most excellent birthday present: ancestor in miniature. Thanks to @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social and Patrick Miniatures for helping Christy put this together!
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Most excellent birthday present: ancestor in miniature. Thanks to @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social and Patrick Miniatures for helping Christy put this together!
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There's a new WSS podcast! WSS podcast 105 - 3D with @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-105-3d
#wargaming
#wargaming
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
There's a new WSS podcast! WSS podcast 105 - 3D with @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-105-3d
#wargaming
#wargaming
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Get into the new issue of WSS with this free online article! Issue 138: Seize Epirus https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss_online/issue-138-seize-epirus
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Get into the new issue of WSS with this free online article! Issue 138: Seize Epirus https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss_online/issue-138-seize-epirus
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That's a wrap! The latest Ancient Warfare podcast as produced by Angus Wallace of The History Network. This edition the panel discussed books we'll be reading to end the year. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social and others. Look for it soon. #AcientBluesky
November 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
That's a wrap! The latest Ancient Warfare podcast as produced by Angus Wallace of The History Network. This edition the panel discussed books we'll be reading to end the year. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social and others. Look for it soon. #AcientBluesky
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Tonight we're recording a new Ancient Warfare podcast. With the holidays in the offing, we thought it was time to go over some good books you might like to read. Suggestions very welcome! My shelves are too full already, but that's not stopped me so far...
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Tonight we're recording a new Ancient Warfare podcast. With the holidays in the offing, we thought it was time to go over some good books you might like to read. Suggestions very welcome! My shelves are too full already, but that's not stopped me so far...
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I was trying to find some appropriate art to help illustrate an article in another magazine. Doing so, I realized we've not served the Archaic Greek period very extensively. If we published another theme on that era, what topics would you suggest?
October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I was trying to find some appropriate art to help illustrate an article in another magazine. Doing so, I realized we've not served the Archaic Greek period very extensively. If we published another theme on that era, what topics would you suggest?
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We advertise the Online archive (chk.me/208Vxv9) as a really neat way to read AW and access back issues, but it's particularly convenient for us too when planning themes as I don't instantly remember everything we've published. And yet, looking back, I can still see so many options! Ideas welcome!
October 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We advertise the Online archive (chk.me/208Vxv9) as a really neat way to read AW and access back issues, but it's particularly convenient for us too when planning themes as I don't instantly remember everything we've published. And yet, looking back, I can still see so many options! Ideas welcome!
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The latest episode of the Ancient Warfare podcast is out! The team discusses issue 104, "Who Put You in Charge? Commanding an Army in Antiquity." With @clogfather.bsky.social and
@lindsaypowell.bsky.social Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky thehistorynetwork.org/aw379-comman...
@lindsaypowell.bsky.social Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky thehistorynetwork.org/aw379-comman...
AW379 - Commanding and Army in Antiquity - The History Network
How do you get the right man to command your armies? Does he learn on the job, or from books, and what happens when something goes wrong? In this episode, the team discusses issue 104, Who Put You in ...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The latest episode of the Ancient Warfare podcast is out! The team discusses issue 104, "Who Put You in Charge? Commanding an Army in Antiquity." With @clogfather.bsky.social and
@lindsaypowell.bsky.social Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky thehistorynetwork.org/aw379-comman...
@lindsaypowell.bsky.social Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky thehistorynetwork.org/aw379-comman...
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An update on the Great Wargaming Survey #GreatWargamingSurvey - GWS 2025: WINNERS!
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-winners #wargaming
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-winners #wargaming
October 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
An update on the Great Wargaming Survey #GreatWargamingSurvey - GWS 2025: WINNERS!
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-winners #wargaming
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/great-wargaming-survey-blog-wss-magazine/gws-2025-winners #wargaming
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There's a new WSS podcast! WSS Podcast 104 - Is This Real, Or Just Fantasy? with @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-104-is-this-just-real-or-is-it-just-fantasy
#wargaming
#wargaming
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There's a new WSS podcast! WSS Podcast 104 - Is This Real, Or Just Fantasy? with @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-104-is-this-just-real-or-is-it-just-fantasy
#wargaming
#wargaming
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"Who put you in charge?" The panel of the @ancientwarfare.bsky.social is recording a podcast about command and nepotism in ancient armies. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/produc...
Ancient Warfare 104
How do you get the right man to command your armies? Does he learn on the job, or from books, and what happens when something goes wrong?
www.karwansaraypublishers.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Who put you in charge?" The panel of the @ancientwarfare.bsky.social is recording a podcast about command and nepotism in ancient armies. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/produc...
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Gosh, it was very high time I updated the editorial plan. So I did! We haven't decided on the themes after 106. Suggestions are still welcome. www.karwansaraypublishers.com/pages/editor...
October 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Gosh, it was very high time I updated the editorial plan. So I did! We haven't decided on the themes after 106. Suggestions are still welcome. www.karwansaraypublishers.com/pages/editor...
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Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 104 (chk.me/6UVfF7m) deals with commanders and generals in the Ancient World
October 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 104 (chk.me/6UVfF7m) deals with commanders and generals in the Ancient World
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Over 5,000 slop accounts blocked now.
These are accounts that primarily post slop. Randos that post one piece of cringe a month don't get added to this, so it's fairly permissive, but will still wipe a significant chunk of slop from bsky.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
These are accounts that primarily post slop. Randos that post one piece of cringe a month don't get added to this, so it's fairly permissive, but will still wipe a significant chunk of slop from bsky.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Over 5,000 slop accounts blocked now.
These are accounts that primarily post slop. Randos that post one piece of cringe a month don't get added to this, so it's fairly permissive, but will still wipe a significant chunk of slop from bsky.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
These are accounts that primarily post slop. Randos that post one piece of cringe a month don't get added to this, so it's fairly permissive, but will still wipe a significant chunk of slop from bsky.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Almost all set up at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek for some Market Garden Garden games of #ChainofCommand onSaturday and Sunday. Feel free to drop in and look, chat, and maybe roll a few dice #SpreadtheLard
October 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Almost all set up at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek for some Market Garden Garden games of #ChainofCommand onSaturday and Sunday. Feel free to drop in and look, chat, and maybe roll a few dice #SpreadtheLard
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And we're off at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum with three tables : Dennenoord, Oosterbeek Laag train station and Ginkel Heath #ChainofCommand #SpreadtheLard
October 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
And we're off at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum with three tables : Dennenoord, Oosterbeek Laag train station and Ginkel Heath #ChainofCommand #SpreadtheLard