Medieval historian, crossbows and the Hundred Years War. Author of The Medieval Crossbow (2022) and Castillon (2025). Freelance writer/editor/proofreader, occasional game designer. Reviewer of books and games. Website: www.stuartellisgorman.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvl7k7u2ds2oHaving one of those fundamentally reevaluating someone I thought was a friend moments. Turns out, in a difficult situation, they turn into a narcissistic asshole who lashes out at everyone around them, and the bad thing isn't even happening to them. It sucks.15 Sep 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl7k7u2ds2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvfgyhmqqc2mI'm bad at self promotion, but did you know that I'm also an editor and that you can hire me? I have edited history books (most recently for Osprey) and TTRPGs (for Modiphius and Exalted Funeral among others). Full list: www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor Can contact me via website or here! https://www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor13 Sep 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfgyhmqqc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvicdsgbn22zThe medical aid gofundme is one of the dark symbols of late capitalism, but a good friend in Korea nearly died last month and is still very sick, healthcare isn't free there, and university salaries ain't all that. Any help people can provide would be huge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-professor-survive-a-critical-illness14 Sep 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvicdsgbn22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvk2mdibpc2iImplied* peer pressure from @stuteacher.bsky.social and @peersylvester.bsky.social has me doing this now * inferred may be more accurate. www.maptap.gg September 15 99🎯 96🔥 96🔥 86🎓 90👑 Final score: 915 https://www.maptap.gg15 Sep 2026 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvk2mdibpc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvicdsgbn22zThe medical aid gofundme is one of the dark symbols of late capitalism, but a good friend in Korea nearly died last month and is still very sick, healthcare isn't free there, and university salaries ain't all that. Any help people can provide would be huge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-professor-survive-a-critical-illness14 Sep 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvicdsgbn22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvfgyhmqqc2mI'm bad at self promotion, but did you know that I'm also an editor and that you can hire me? I have edited history books (most recently for Osprey) and TTRPGs (for Modiphius and Exalted Funeral among others). Full list: www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor Can contact me via website or here! https://www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor13 Sep 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfgyhmqqc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvcsdey5yc2rSeeing the new batch of Playte games becoming available in Korea when I'm no longer there to buy them on payday is so sad. I need to come up with some kind of scheme to persuade them that I'ma big deal and it would be a good idea to just send me a box every month.12 Sep 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcsdey5yc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mvb7zyjib22oI've been watching some really weird ones this week. Specter of the Rose is probably the weirdest noir we've watched yet. Was not prepared for the crazy ballet noir, tbh. (And apologies to anyone who loves Brighton Rock or Ladies in Retirement, I respect the craft but wasnt wild about either) [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb7zyjib22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mv3gbmiols2dFuck this guy. Citizenship is a right. When states block access to certain rights (like, y'know, voting) behind citizenship, it becomes the right of the people to have it. This is some Dred Scott ass shit, citizenship as a tool of oppression. https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590570-citizenship-changes/09 Sep 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3gbmiols2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3mv37re4blk2bSometimes reviews come easily, and sometimes I struggle - not because a game's bad but because it's so unique I'm not sure what to say. I could sit on this review forever, but given the Summit Award nomination I decided to finish my review of Molly House: https://www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/molly-house-by-jo-kelly-and-cole-wehrle09 Sep 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv37re4blk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3muwhktzcw22uIt's a disconnect I'm more aware of every year that while ordinary Irish people are delighted to have you as their neighbor, the Irish state and politicians *hate* the idea that anyone but the super rich would want to move here and make a life. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwhktzcw22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3muwfd2wsvs26But will they still sell citizenship to foreigners with no connection to the island because a single grandparent was born here? Or is this just to punish Irish people who don't align with the historic ethnic identity, and just, you know, lived here? https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590570-citizenship-changes/07 Sep 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwfd2wsvs26https://bsky.app/profile/drcrossbows.bsky.social/post/3muusyzqb2227One year ago today, my partner and I (re)watched Double Indemnity. Since that fateful night, we have watched 322 film noirs, and will probably watch at least one more tonight. I dont have any earth shaking conclusions to draw from this experience, I just think it's neat.06 Sep 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:tkvymqpe3ogl7t6st6fxt33p/app.bsky.feed.post/3muusyzqb2227