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Count Belisarius

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Wargamer lacking in focus with too many projects on the go and too many unfinished and unplayed. Wargaming on and off since the 70s. My blog: https://blog.belisarius.org.uk Whitley Bay, UK

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Dave @daveofmedetia.bsky.social · 7h

It hasn't all gone to plan for the Japanese but they've managed to get a first wave ashore on the smaller island. Can it get a foothold though?

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 1d

Today's the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, so obviously I'm reposting my scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry in Playmobil.

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Graeme Davis @graemedavis.bsky.social · 18h

This is the copy of the WFRP 4th edition rulebook that I used while writing the Enemy Within Director's Cut. I put a notarized statement to that effect in the front, vaguely intending to auction it for charity.
Since I was laid off, I now need the money for rent and food.
Would anyone bid on this?

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 19h

Slow hobby evening but quite a bit of tidying done... Trying to get on top of the chaos of too many projects...

So... Just varnished the C17th dude. And started on the 4 Eureka Turk Pirates I picked up at Partizan.

#wargaming #28mm

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 22h

Best of luck, Oz! Hope all goes well.

Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 1d

Looking most excellent

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Dave @daveofmedetia.bsky.social · 1d

Got going on this finally! Early air strikes have mixed success, the Japanese with the element of surprise getting the upper hand. Defensive coastal batteries get a few shots in before being silenced.

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 1d

As ever, post an excellent gaming weekend, I have no idea what to do next... So I've finished the ECW dude and primed the four Eureka Turk Pirates I bought yesterday at Partizan. Hopefully a quick win while I ponder greater plans...

#wargaming #28mm

28mm ECW officer/gent dressed in blue. Stuck on bottle top for painting.

4 Eureka 28mm Turkish Pirates primed black

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 2d

Partizan Haul.

Foundry pirates and turbulent priests.
Trent Miniatures Janissaries
Eureka Turk Pirates, Ottoman mortar, and priest
Frostgrave crewmen
Vallejo paints
Polish chaps
Scatter terrain and more market goods...

A most excellent day of toys and chattery...

#wargaming

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 3d

Looking good.

What are you using for the base board?

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Henry Hyde @battlegames.bsky.social · 3d

My imagi-nations campaign video covering the Assault at Contre-Rivière, an episode in the epic struggle between Grenouisse and Borgenmark, is now available to everyone for your entertainment.

youtu.be/7HU08KiWt_g?...

The Assault at Contre Rivière

YouTube video by Henry Hyde

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Goat Major @goatmajor.bsky.social · 4d

Today's game

Pirate skirmish using Legends of the High Seas

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 4d

And the Spanish fought valiantly to defend the great treasure ship...

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 4d

There was a big struggle around one of the temples...

Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 4d

All done. And my Ottomans struggled. Crossing a small bridge to get to the nearest treasure cost them many lives from cannon, musket, and natives...

Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 4d

Struggling to make headway and getting picked off by the bloody Spanish! More bad guys arriving. And stopped treasure falling into enemy hands with a well placed cannon shot...

#wargaming #28mm

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 4d

Finally getting troops ashore as the action hots up

#wargaming

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 4d

Let the game commence!

17th century shenanigans in the tropics

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 5d

Indeed!

Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 5d

Off to Newark soon. Very soon. When wife returns with the rather crucial automobile...

But it did mean I had time to unpack a little parcel from @battlegames.bsky.social. The Minutemen will be providing parts for a few more C18th civilians... And maybe the Altefritzenburg militia...

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Boxes of Wargames Atlantic Minutemen and 5th Regiment of Grenadiers plastic figures

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 5d

50' GOLD statue...

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 5d

Sorry to hear. This is always a shit time...

Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 5d

I've played Midgard a few times and enjoyed it. Mostly for Punic War games. You've done a good review/overview.

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Nic Small @lairofthelagomorph.com · 6d

I've been enjoying #Midgard tremendously so I thought I'd write up a review/summary of my thoughts on the game over at the blog. I mostly use the blog for project photos, but it's nice to stretch the writing muscles from time to time. lairofthelagomorph.com/2025/10/09/a... #spreadthelard

A Review of Midgard Heroic Battles

I noticed last post that I was starting to mention aspects of Midgard Heroic Battles that I’d never really explained and felt that a review post for the game might be in order. Clearly if you’ve se…

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Count Belisarius @countbelisarius.bsky.social · 5d

Everything packed for the drive to Newark after work tomorrow and the big game on Saturday. So just a little daubage this evening to wind down...28mm ECW figure from Warbases I think. Finish him next week...

#wargaming #28mm

Couple of Really Useful Boxes packed for an upcoming game