Mike
@whickerman.bsky.social
He -Briish- Boring Nerd - Hobby Artist - Confused Board gamer - History Lover - Grognard... not in that order.
My formal account.
Art, Cartoons and weird stuff here -
@lazybluehorse.bsky.social
My formal account.
Art, Cartoons and weird stuff here -
@lazybluehorse.bsky.social
Please correct me if I am wrong but; Why do we not have anything like this in the UK?
It's just two days until our next online con, SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2026! You can buy badges here: tabletop.events/conventions/.... Check out some of our amazing events, including Brian Train talking with @andrewbucholtz.bsky.social about China's War and more: sdhist.com/incredible-e...
January 30, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Please correct me if I am wrong but; Why do we not have anything like this in the UK?
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It's just two days until our next online con, SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2026! You can buy badges here: tabletop.events/conventions/.... Check out some of our amazing events, including Brian Train talking with @andrewbucholtz.bsky.social about China's War and more: sdhist.com/incredible-e...
January 30, 2026 at 2:49 AM
It's just two days until our next online con, SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2026! You can buy badges here: tabletop.events/conventions/.... Check out some of our amazing events, including Brian Train talking with @andrewbucholtz.bsky.social about China's War and more: sdhist.com/incredible-e...
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Sam Healey once again failing a basic character test. He's an absolute millstone around the Dice Towers neck. I wonder if Tom will actually say anything about this or just keep pretending that politics don't matter in the USA these days.
January 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Sam Healey once again failing a basic character test. He's an absolute millstone around the Dice Towers neck. I wonder if Tom will actually say anything about this or just keep pretending that politics don't matter in the USA these days.
Absolute love to @ducdevinny.bsky.social for drawing two characters for me. I implore those who love history to follow their account.
January 27, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Absolute love to @ducdevinny.bsky.social for drawing two characters for me. I implore those who love history to follow their account.
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Renee Good and Alex Pretti were executed by the state. #AbolishIce #MeltIce
January 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were executed by the state. #AbolishIce #MeltIce
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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The whole interview is worth it
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The whole interview is worth it
Casually doing my nerdy cartoons and listening to my favourite history podcasts...but did I just hear @goingmedieval.bsky.social mildly simp over Disney's Anthro Robin Hood? #nojudgement
January 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Casually doing my nerdy cartoons and listening to my favourite history podcasts...but did I just hear @goingmedieval.bsky.social mildly simp over Disney's Anthro Robin Hood? #nojudgement
This year I am going for the Kyle Ferrin style
January 23, 2026 at 11:43 AM
This year I am going for the Kyle Ferrin style
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I can’t let Trump’s latest comments go.
1/ Many of you know that I have been raising money for the Combat Stress charity for many years. I have seen and learned about the effects of war on men and women who may have survived physically, but who have been scarred psychologically, perhaps for life.
1/ Many of you know that I have been raising money for the Combat Stress charity for many years. I have seen and learned about the effects of war on men and women who may have survived physically, but who have been scarred psychologically, perhaps for life.
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I can’t let Trump’s latest comments go.
1/ Many of you know that I have been raising money for the Combat Stress charity for many years. I have seen and learned about the effects of war on men and women who may have survived physically, but who have been scarred psychologically, perhaps for life.
1/ Many of you know that I have been raising money for the Combat Stress charity for many years. I have seen and learned about the effects of war on men and women who may have survived physically, but who have been scarred psychologically, perhaps for life.
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Please get in touch if you are an illustrator who wants to get involved with our next zine - submission details all here - general-witchfinders.teemill.com/blog/call-fo...
A thread - 1 of 4
🧵 We make a twice yearly British horror zine and our next edition is the Beltane 2026 issue. General submissions will open after Christmas, but we are starting this thread now to connect with illustrators, ideally UK based, who might want to be part of it.
🧵 We make a twice yearly British horror zine and our next edition is the Beltane 2026 issue. General submissions will open after Christmas, but we are starting this thread now to connect with illustrators, ideally UK based, who might want to be part of it.
January 19, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Please get in touch if you are an illustrator who wants to get involved with our next zine - submission details all here - general-witchfinders.teemill.com/blog/call-fo...
@dreadships.bsky.social - saw your post and immediately thought of this - (not sure if you have already covered it). Mark Steele's show drew my attention to it.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/american-civ...
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/american-civ...
Liverpool and the American Civil War
The American Civil War began on 12 April 1861 and ended in Liverpool on 6 November 1865, when the last Confederate warship 'CSS Shenandoah' surrendered in the Mersey. It resulted in the abolition of s...
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
@dreadships.bsky.social - saw your post and immediately thought of this - (not sure if you have already covered it). Mark Steele's show drew my attention to it.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/american-civ...
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/american-civ...
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A Very Civil Whist is @fredserval.bsky.social's take on the English Civil War and trick-taking. This one is excellent. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/01/09/a...
A Rather Whistful War
Fred Serval, one of wargaming’s great rabble-rousers, has a new game out. It might not sound like a new game, since I covered it a year and a halfish ago, but that was a convention freebie th…
spacebiff.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:49 AM
A Very Civil Whist is @fredserval.bsky.social's take on the English Civil War and trick-taking. This one is excellent. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/01/09/a...
Relearning Unhappy King Charles - personally have difficulty when it comes to learning rules in general but decided to put effort into it this time around. Fantastic game and beautiful artwork from one of my favourite designers @charlesvasey.bsky.social @domhnallh.bsky.social
#phalanxgames #GMT
#phalanxgames #GMT
January 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Relearning Unhappy King Charles - personally have difficulty when it comes to learning rules in general but decided to put effort into it this time around. Fantastic game and beautiful artwork from one of my favourite designers @charlesvasey.bsky.social @domhnallh.bsky.social
#phalanxgames #GMT
#phalanxgames #GMT
Discord joke for Europa Universalis: Defying Destiny
December 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Discord joke for Europa Universalis: Defying Destiny
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Back to Cube4Me Kit making, Imperial Elegy's set is all done and up on their site. :)
cube4me.com/product/impe...
#boardwargames #boardgames
@cube4me.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social
cube4me.com/product/impe...
#boardwargames #boardgames
@cube4me.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Back to Cube4Me Kit making, Imperial Elegy's set is all done and up on their site. :)
cube4me.com/product/impe...
#boardwargames #boardgames
@cube4me.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social
cube4me.com/product/impe...
#boardwargames #boardgames
@cube4me.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social
@generalwitch.bsky.social Episode 47 - Yes. This episode of No.9 is on the list of things I never want to watch again due to it's traumatic effect on me. Requiem for Dream, Cherry Tree Lane, Devils on the Doorstep and this. Brillant episode.
#TheDevilofChristmas #insideno9
#TheDevilofChristmas #insideno9
December 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
@generalwitch.bsky.social Episode 47 - Yes. This episode of No.9 is on the list of things I never want to watch again due to it's traumatic effect on me. Requiem for Dream, Cherry Tree Lane, Devils on the Doorstep and this. Brillant episode.
#TheDevilofChristmas #insideno9
#TheDevilofChristmas #insideno9
Red Strike - End of first turn SCGCon 2025
November 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Red Strike - End of first turn SCGCon 2025
Posting here as well. Aegir and Sound of Drums merger #essenspiele #essen25 #soundofdrums #aegirgames #fanart #boardgames #wargames
October 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Posting here as well. Aegir and Sound of Drums merger #essenspiele #essen25 #soundofdrums #aegirgames #fanart #boardgames #wargames
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I love the idea of wargame design centered on China's perspective and decision space in a Taiwan contingency. So it's disappointing that they didn't discuss the design or execution more. Personally, I want to do a #wargame centered on TWN will to fight.
warontherocks.com/2025/10/a-wa...
warontherocks.com/2025/10/a-wa...
A Wargame to Take Taiwan, from China’s Perspective
In August 2025, 25 international experts gathered at Syracuse University to do something unusual: plan China's invasion of Taiwan. For two days,
warontherocks.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I love the idea of wargame design centered on China's perspective and decision space in a Taiwan contingency. So it's disappointing that they didn't discuss the design or execution more. Personally, I want to do a #wargame centered on TWN will to fight.
warontherocks.com/2025/10/a-wa...
warontherocks.com/2025/10/a-wa...
October 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Do you want to test our next game on tabletop simulator? We are looking for play testers for our upcoming solo game Crown & Courage.
Reach out to us and we will get you started!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Reach out to us and we will get you started!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Crown & Courage
Escape the Germans and inspire hope for your country as the King of Norway.
boardgamegeek.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Do you want to test our next game on tabletop simulator? We are looking for play testers for our upcoming solo game Crown & Courage.
Reach out to us and we will get you started!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Reach out to us and we will get you started!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...