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I haven't made much time for the blog in recent weeks, but I thought I would share something with you that I recently read on Guy Halsa... -
I enjoyed playing Arty Conliffe's Crossfire game of World War II company-level combat back in the 90s. It had some interesting mechanic... -
It seems only appropriate on July 4 to write about things that go bang, and Paul’s musings on artillery and aircraft have me pondering all...
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I have been reading Matthew Parker's book on the campaign for Monte Cassino and thought I would share some thoughts I had on rubble in w... -
I recently got a chance to play Milton Bradley's Shogun (aka Samurai Swords), after a wait of probably 24 years (and even then I probab... -
I have been out of touch with the blog for quite some time. I have been so focused on other pursuits (especially newspaper reporting), tha...
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I would like to revisit some classic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons modules for my Pathfinder RPG games. I am in the process of doing that... -
Thanksgiving Day approaches and I thought I might share a few things with you folks about what I am grateful for in regards to history and g... -
This is one battle that has intrigued me since I was a kid and saw some photos of German paratroopers in the rubble of the campaign area. I ... -
While I don't have much to add directly to my thoughts on the Roman/Frankish armies operating within the Loire region of Gaul in the mi...
About Me
- Paul Leach
- I love history, mythology, and games. My favorite projects allow me to mix them liberally and turn readers onto something new and different. When it comes to games, players ought to do more than roll dice, flip a card, or move a piece – they ought to feel immersed. I look for this in my favorite pastimes and I bring this attitude to the table and my work. This blog features my thoughts and experiences about the games I play and my contributions to the hobby.
My Blog List
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The Italian/Russian battleship Guilio Cesare/Novorossiysk - At the recent Conference of Wargamers (COW), I took part in a committee game about the loss of the Russian battleship *Novorossiysk* in Sebastopol on 29t...
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Under the Yoke - A couple more wonderful vignettes for Dux Italica. This time, Resin Warfare's brilliant 'Under the Yoke' and 'Prisoners' sets. Putting prisoners under t...
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Rosamond McKitterick - I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Rosamond McKitterick a little over a week ago. Anyone with more than a few hours (at most) of e...5 weeks ago
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A is for Amusettes, B is for Boardgame - I think I have just about recovered from Partizan and am now counting down to my summer holiday, including a trip to Rhodes. While at the show I was pret...
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Logs - Another quick post. Good chum Colin gifted these lovely resin pieces to me (thanks mate!). These were beautifully cast and very straightforward to paint us...
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I am writing a BOOK! - That's right, fellow blog fans! I've decided to write a book about painting wargaming collections. It will be going to Kickstarter this *Friday, March 1...
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Reviews of Worlds of Arthur - Some nice words from James Palmer (of the University of St Andrews) on the subject of my book can be found here. I think he’s very satisfyingly got the po...13 years ago
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