Yarkshire Gamer home of the Reet Big Wargames Podcast, Utubes and more. Go Big !https://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3muth745jek2bSome pictures from Joe Biltons table at Ebor Lard yesterday. The French Town of Montcornet in 1940, simply amazing, beautiful terrain to try out my first ever game of the back to back World Cup winning set of #WW2 #wargames rules Chain of Command.06 Sep 2026 07:17 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3muth745jek2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3muqveuears2vEbor Lard today, looking forward to it. Never played CoC before and that's first up in the morning This afternoon I'll get a second go at Full Nelson and be channelling my inner Bolitho 😉 Below is the cover of my new book Regards Ken #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby05 Sep 2026 06:52 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqveuears2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mulxw6tm3c2fI picked up a load of #28mm European buildings from Empires at War which arrived a couple of days ago. Pre coloured MDF, 17 ordered, 2 put together, just over an hour on each. Very nice straight out of the bag. #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history03 Sep 2026 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulxw6tm3c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mujhna7be226Join Faction Watch now, have you seen the use if the word Faction in a historical game, does it drive you mad, are your small dissident political groups suddenly mighty empires and armies. Its wrong and it needs to stop, join now ! #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history02 Sep 2026 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujhna7be226https://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3muetiz7um22gBusy month at @yarkshiregamer a trip to Scotland for Claymore with the Italian Wars and a great group of guys helping out, back to the club and a big dive into Franco Prussian War, video on the Utubes link below https://youtu.be/dEg7JK6xVEA?is=O_QPy7zS5MRAS5FG #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history31 Aug 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3muetiz7um22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mtvkpxqpq224Keeping the Franco Prussian War project moving with a couple of small additions, both 28mm Perry Miniatures. A skirmish unit for the Garde Mobile and half a unit of Chasseur d Afrique, currently working on next line infantry #wargames #history #hobby #wargames #tabletopgaming25 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvkpxqpq224https://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mtr5h2gb422b#wip 28mm Perry Miniatures #French Chasseur d'Afrique for the Franco Prussian War, working on 6 out of a unit of 12, will dull the shine on the horse varnish when the unit is done. Definitely brighten the table up. #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history23 Aug 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtr5h2gb422bhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mtb4g4xxis2aKeeping up the Franco Prussian War output with this 28mm #French Garde Mobile unit. 24 metal figs from Perry Miniatures based in 6s on 60 x 60 bases. A later war unit with a mixed reputation, something different for the build so far. #wargames #hobby #history #wargaming17 Aug 2026 06:51 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtb4g4xxis2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mt4dtlr2mk2lPodcast 87 is out and I chat with James Morris aka Mogsymakes about his #wargaming life, and the hobby in general. After a cracking quiz and Room 101, we are joined by Rich Clarke of TFL to chat Midgard (link below) https://kenrtai.podbean.com/e/episode-87-james-morris-rich-clarke-midgard-world-cup/ #wargaming #wargames #hobby #history15 Aug 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4dtlr2mk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3msxbker3yk2yI actually managed to get to the club last night and got started on #FPW, a new set of unpublished (as yet) rules. Went quite well, few questions for the author but enjoyed it. My car is back running so hopefully be able to do more next week. #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby13 Aug 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxbker3yk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3msx6ois5ms2yI actually managed to get to the club last night and got started on #FPW, a new set of unpublished (as yet) rules. Went quite well, few questions for the author but enjoyed it. My car is back running so hopefully be able to do more next week. #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby13 Aug 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3msx6ois5ms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3msun444ufs24New Unit Day - 28mm French Franco Prussian War Infantry. 24 figs on 4 60 x 60 bases. Full production switched to FPW for a game at T'Other Partizan #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby12 Aug 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3msun444ufs24https://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mssr43lsws2xAfter last week's batch of 86 horses, I realised the horses I had painted weren't necessarily the horses I needed, so I did another 45 😆 mostly FPW French with some Crusades. #wargames #wargaming #painting #hobby11 Aug 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssr43lsws2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mskl2n7zf22q2nf group of pictures from the Italian Wars game at Claymore. 28mm from Perry, Steelfist, TAG, NorthStar, Foundry, Warlord and probably more, rules modified Furioso. Special mention to Tim who very kindly brought a huge bag of proper butchers pies to keep the lads going ! #wargames #wargaming08 Aug 2026 07:41 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskl2n7zf22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3msfkhebqcc2dToday is International Naval Wargaming Day unfortunately I won't be joining, but I can, in spirit take part with a collection of pictures of my 1/700 #WW2 ships which will eventually see light of day when I get my Narvik terrain done. #hobby #history #wargames #tabletopgaming06 Aug 2026 07:47 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfkhebqcc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3ms3j2seo422dThe Italian Wars game went down well at Claymore in Edinburgh well yesterday. Thanks to the lads who came from all over Europe to play. More pics soon, travelling home today. #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history02 Aug 2026 07:56 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms3j2seo422dhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mrwhtzqhp22kOff to Edinburgh today for the Claymore show Saturday. Its the Italian Wars Game that was at Salute. 10 years since I've been to this show, car is packed (and oh boy, is it packed !) Good job Mrs YG has a Poachers Special for it to go in #wargames #wargaming #hobby #history31 Jul 2026 07:51 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwhtzqhp22khttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mrtwxpjhts2vThe Monthly Wargames Update is out on the Utubes, it was a busy month with the Rules World Cup but I still managed a bit of painting including a new batch of horses. #Crusades Italian Wars and FPW feature https://youtu.be/--ZJMx6SnKc?is=8GO1ceHj9mqtxlOr #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby30 Jul 2026 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtwxpjhts2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mreuey42ds2bSome shots of the collection of my latest #Podcast Guest Barry Hilton, a great chat covering the late 1600s, early 1700s period of warfare with a bit of Naval chucked in. Available on utubes, Podcast hosts or https://kenrtai.podbean.com/e/episode-86-barry-hilton-reet-big-lily-banners/ #wargaming #wargames #history #hobby24 Jul 2026 07:47 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreuey42ds2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mr7u64wcqc2w22 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7u64wcqc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqzeslbdx22oThe World Cup of Historical #Wargames Rules is over and Chain of Command has retained its title after defeating Midgard in the Final. #Wargames #wargaming #tabletopgaming19 Jul 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzeslbdx22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqtbot6e2c2qBusy with the World Cup so behind with other stuff. Thanks to @WargamesIll for covering the Italian Wars game at Salute, great article, gives me chance to have some fun with the cover as well. #wargames #tabletopgaming #history #hobby17 Jul 2026 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtbot6e2c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqrpwt2rk22jVote link for the final is below https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14n63W5sKMn/ Get voting now16 Jul 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrpwt2rk22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqp5xnzofk2oOut of 201 sets of Historical #Wargames Rules we are down to the last two. Chain of Command are the holders & are defending their 2023 title against Midgard who have smashed their way through the previous rounds. Vote starts 6pm 16/7/26 #tabletopgaming #wargaming #tabletopgames15 Jul 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp5xnzofk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqlrpu4uwk2yA picture of my #Papal Zouaves which I painted up for my Battle of Mentana display. Perry ACW figures with Steve Barber Models head swaps. #wargames #history #hobby14 Jul 2026 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlrpu4uwk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqjgmncjps23Finished off the 28mm Gripping Beast Turcopoles, these figs have been sat part painted for 15 plus years 😄 feel like I've won my own World Cup 🏆 12 figs, 6 bases 50 x 60. #wargames #history #hobby #waegames #Crusades13 Jul 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjgmncjps23https://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqgyjfgjt22rSemi Final 2 is up to vote on for the next 3 days, a repeat of the 2023 Final, will Chain of Command win again or will Sharp Practice take the available slot in the Final. The Lard Bowl is underway. VOTE LINK BELOW https://www.facebook.com/share/p/195LgDHL8c/ #wargames #wargaming #hobby12 Jul 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgyjfgjt22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqeecclb5s2sAnyone else got latest Miniature Wargames 520 ? Pg 17 & the article on Sainte Mere Eglise turned to tracking Amateur High Altitude Balloons 🤷 Then just as I'm getting into Loop Antennas I'm thrust back into wargaming on Page 48 ! Very strange #wargaming #wargames #TabletopGaming #tabletopgames11 Jul 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqeecclb5s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqe7jqh4es27Semi Final day ! Get voting in the Yarkshire Gamers World Cup of Historical Wargames Rules, 3 days to decide who reaches the Final, To the Strongest or Midgard. There can be only one. LINK BELOW https://www.facebook.com/share/p/176rw3UpWj/ #Wargames #hobby #wargaming11 Jul 2026 08:09 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqe7jqh4es27https://bsky.app/profile/yarkshiregamer.bsky.social/post/3mqbo7cowis2m#wip 28mm Gripping Beast Turcopoles, I've been doing little batches of 6 Cavalry in between bigger foot units and it really helps mojo and productivity. #wargames #wargaming #history #hobby #Crusades10 Jul 2026 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:hddlav7egpin5xv4pno2ac2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbo7cowis2m