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Jon @ Talisman Island
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Lover of Talisman: The Magical Quest Game and all things Rogue Trooper!
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ysgard.bsky.social
The Assassin. I finished him on the weekend but didn't feel like posting him given the actual assassinations that have happened. So much death and despair lately. Be kind to each other.
The assassin miniature, from Talisman, done in an assortment of greys and blacks. If he was a serial killer the news would call him Mr. Monochrome The assassin miniature, from Talisman, done in an assortment of greys and blacks. If he was a serial killer the news would call him Mr. Monochrome
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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jewelknightjess.com
The absolute legend @stueypaints.bsky.social sent me these classic wizards!! 😍 I'm over the moon! Thanks!

It's a long long time since I last had these!

#WarhammerCommunity #Oldhammer
A collection of plastic 90s Warhammer and talisman wizards
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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stevepeers.bsky.social
Uk to rejoin Erasmus scheme - set to be confirmed formally tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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electriceve.bsky.social
people are ‘painting’ minis with ai now… it’s depressing & they answer comments like it’s some kinda ‘skill’. they used to actually paint but now just churn this out for likes?

many people won’t realise & will just assume that the person painted it, cos why wouldn’t you?

be careful out there 💕
A screenshot showing a mini ‘painted’ with ai A screenshot showing some comments under the post with the original poster. A screenshot showing some comments under the post with the original poster - boasting a special touch with ai
December 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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fenrisgames.com
the Wargames Illustrated annual awards have rolled around again and after our first ever nomination last year its lovely to be listed again in the terrain section. you can vote for us in other categories too if you like ☺️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/wiawards2025
heraldic style shield logo for the Wargames Illustrated Awards 2025 with the text "VOTE NOW!"
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
talismanisland.bsky.social
The Cyborg! 🤖❤️
samuelking.bsky.social Sam King @samuelking.bsky.social · 4d
Who is your favorite #Talisman character?
#TTRPG
December 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...

🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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vistu.bsky.social
Talisman is such a good board game holy shit
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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ysgard.bsky.social
The warrior! I feel a lot of things came together for this, and I feel a surge of encouragement! I learned about black lining from Anne Foerster, who I remember learning from when we were both a lot younger. It adds definition that was missing from the earlier pieces. #talisman #miniatures
The warrior miniature from Talisman, painted in green and red with a face that looks like he's subbing for the Toxic Avenger The warrior miniature from Talisman, painted in green and red with a face that looks like he's subbing for the Toxic Avenger
December 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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soapachu.bsky.social
For a long time I've been saying that the BBC is a lot more than just its current affairs and political programming, and was thus disinclined to throw the whole baby out with the bathwater. But organisations follow the shadow of those who lead them, and the BBC is infested with transphobia.
thegmcconnachie.bsky.social Garry @thegmcconnachie.bsky.social · 5d
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
talismanisland.bsky.social
Very much looking forward to some new e-Corp and Krupps minis! 😍
diehardminiatures.bsky.social Tim Prow-Diehard Miniatures @diehardminiatures.bsky.social · 6d
New E-Corp unit is going off to the casters, along with the Space Rats will be on my paint desk this holidays :) Next sculpts are the Krupps and Bounty Bot units!! These will all be available in Diehards Spring Kickstarter launching at the end of April! diehardminiatures.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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alkennedy.bsky.social
Talisman 1E in the window of the St Columba's Hospice shop in Morningside for those such as might be interested
Photo of a shop window display, with the first edition of board game Talisman for sale for £60
December 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
“Transgender and nonbinary youth (ages 13 to 24) whose pronouns are respected were 31 percent less likely to attempt suicide in the past year than those whose pronouns are not respected, according to a new report from The Trevor Project”

www.advocate.com/exclusives/p...
Transgender and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected attempt suicide less: report
"It's about effort, and just attempting to be respectful and kind to people," lead author Steven Hobaica tells The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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ysgard.bsky.social
Bouncing back from the elf, we have the Minstrel! I'm pleased with how it turned out. This mini taught me how to thin paints with flow improver, which really helped with the white stripes. The serial killer smile creeps me out though. #talisman #miniatures
The minstrel from Talisman, sporting a sharp red and white pinstripe tunic and pants with a purple doublet and a serial killer's smile The minstrel from Talisman, sporting a sharp red and white pinstripe tunic and pants with a purple doublet and a serial killer's smile
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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ysgard.bsky.social
The elf! Hoo boy. What can I say... Two steps forward, a leap backwards? Don't give up kitty! This mini almost made me give up. But I'm going to soldier on. It's a good thing nobody plays the elf. #talisman #miniatures
The elf miniature from Talisman, in brown, green and gold with blonde hair and the eyes of a meth addict The elf miniature from Talisman, in brown, green and gold with blonde hair and the eyes of a meth addict
December 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
Remember when Helen Joyce was called out as "not an expert" by Australian courts - Now Maya Forstater has been told the same in the Peggie judgment! 👏👏👏

The judgement states outright that the evidence submitted by her & Sex Matters was “not skilled evidence.”

This is the Tribunal’s exact wording!
Highlighted paragraph: Evidence from Ms Forstater and Mx Valentine 1038. We turn to address the evidence from Ms Forstater and Mx Valentine, which the parties had described as “research evidence”. That is not, so far as we are aware, a term of law. Nothing was cited to support the use of that term. It is not skilled evidence as explained below, and the parties did not suggest that either witness was skilled or expert in that sense. It was not necessarily inadmissible, given the terms of Rule 41, and until read and considered the extent to which it might be relevant could not be assessed, but the weight to attach to it was a different consideration Highlighted sections: 1040. In many respects the evidence in the statements was more in the nature of material for the public debate on wider issues as to what the law should be, and on occasion it appeared to us to be polemic, rather than evidence relevant to the issues at an Employment Tribunal. 1041. Opinion evidence was addressed in Walker and Walker on Evidence, Fifth Edition (“Walker”), which explained the distinction between evidence of fact, and of belief or opinion. Opinion evidence may be led from what Walker describes as an ordinary witness (the classification of witnesses is between ordinary and skilled), and examples of that are given. Ms Forstater 1042. The statement from Ms Forstater was not presented as impartial evidence, but specifically as one given in support of the claimant. It had at paragraph 10 an argument as to facts, of which Ms Forstater said that she was certain. They are however we consider not facts, but expressions of her opinion. The assertion at 10 (b) for example was “Sex is in general readily perceptible and is salient to other people.” That we consider cannot be other than her opinion, for which no support from any document in the Supplementary Bundle appeared to be referred to in her written witness statement. It was contradicted by other evidence, and the terms of a Note issued by EJ Tinnion on 5 January 2025 in relation to the second respondent. It did not appear to be an assertion related to the second respondent in particular, but as a more general proposition. 1043. The assertion at (d) had a further series of propositions which were opinions although presented as facts. If the 1992 Regulations, then as discussed they are not within this Tribunal’s jurisdiction, and the comment appears to be an argument over the policy of the law, or how the law should be interpreted, neither of which are relevant evidence before us. 1044. The sub-paragraphs include, by way of example, (ii) “women are in general more fearful of men than men … Highlighted sections: That is again an expression of opinion without cross reference to any document in the Supplementary Bundle. Sub-paragraph (v) was “unless rules about single-sex spaces are clearly stated and enforced it leaves women open to risk of sexual harassment and assault, and makes these spaces feel unsafe.” That again is an expression of opinion. The witness statement purports to expand on the comments at paragraph 10 stating that the facts stated are true. In our view they are not reliable as evidence from a person not a skilled witness on the propositions that are advanced. 1045. Where there was reference to documentation it is in our view both partial and incomplete. Part of it is based on research undertaken by Sex Matters, an organisation of which she is the Chief Executive Officer. It is a campaigning organisation, as set out in paragraph 4. There is an obvious risk that that research is impacted by the nature of it, which is not suggested to be an independent academic study .... In our view it would not be dealing with a case fairly or justly to rely on expressions of opinion from a person campaigning on one side of the argument on such an issue. We did not consider that the case of Connor on which the claimant founded, cited above and which indicated that in some situations evidence which was not expert in nature could be sufficient, was applicable to such a matter. 1047. Our review of the literature referred to by Ms Forstater reveals that the broad generalisations she seeks to take from it are not sufficiently supported by the document or document founded on, both from the terms of the document and the other documents in relation to the same broad issue, to be treated as reliable evidence.
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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nickharkaway.com
Worst cantrip ever
iPhone magnifier icon: a yellow sofa in a blank circle. Caption reads DETECT FURNITURE
December 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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mattcolville.bsky.social
Oh my God.
December 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
talismanisland.bsky.social
Mwuhahahahahaha! 👺
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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trans.bsky.social
Bluesky’s head of trust & safety responding with a sarcastic image macro to a woman upset her husband was kidnapped by ICE is embarrassingly unprofessional & cruel behavior.

that account was then banned by Bluesky Trust & Safety. horrendously poor community management. what purpose does this serve?
Aaron Rodericks @aaron.bsky.team Joined Jun '23 Be honest. Dec 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM 237 quotes 4 likes 21 saves
December 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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jordansorcery.bsky.social
Back in 1989 Games Workshop designed a Christmas game for Sounds magazine to advertise the UK Grindcrusher tour for Bolt Thrower.

My latest video takes a look at this wonderfully weird little bit of Warhammer ephemera, watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/C30rbcWED6k
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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ysgard.bsky.social
The dwarf! It was fun painting him, I always did like metallic paints. My brush control is shit, and it shows. I've also got to practice paint thinning. I tried Nuln Oil on the armor and.... Ehhhh. It did the job but I wasn't blown away, I wanted it more intense.
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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delaneyking.bsky.social
Paris Gallery Thieves say not allowing them free use of stolen works would collapse art theft industry.
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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ysgard.bsky.social
The ghoul! For some reason he's the only mini from the set with an actual base. Maybe he hocked his clothes to buy it. I'm getting more comfortable with layering and shading, but need a lot more practice. The shading on the back of his head is the wrong hue and too strong. #talisman #miniatures
A ghoul miniature from the Talisman board game, with green skin, brown sackcloth leaning on a gravestone. A ghoul miniature from the Talisman board game, with green skin, brown sackcloth leaning on a gravestone.
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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ysgard.bsky.social
The thief! There's not much to say here. He's pretty small, either a tiny man or a halfling (does Warhammer have those?). With such limited real estate I focused on getting the basics right, and I think I succeeded.
The thief miniature from the Talisman board game, painted with a red shirt and brown pants, clutching a Talisman and sporting some mutton chops. The thief miniature from the Talisman board game, painted with a red shirt and brown pants, clutching a Talisman and sporting some mutton chops.
December 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM