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What should you do with old magazines: In this video, I take a honest look at my growing collection of vintage wargaming magazines and tackle the classic hobbyist dilemma: are these old back issues a goldmine of tabletop inspiration or pure… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=pCKYTCCicsw

What should we do with our old Magazines?: Have you ever looked over at your bookshelf, spotted a towering stack of vintage wargaming magazines from decades past, and wondered whether you are looking at a… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/11/what-should-we-do-with-our-old-magazines.​html

Should You Ever Fudge Dice Rolls?: I recently uploaded a brand new video over on my YouTube channel where I provocatively ask, Should You Ever Fudge Dice Rolls? Of course I'm not advocating for players to cheat,… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/11/should-you-ever-fudge-dice-rolls.​html

Should Wargame Umpires Ever Cheat: In my latest video, I dive deep into the controversial ethics of fudging dice rolls in tabletop wargaming and RPGs to see if cheating for a better story is ever justified. As a lifelong tabletop wargamer… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=cL1sLp3Eevs

Warfront Studio 28mm Hard Plastic Modern US Infantry: A few weeks ago, Andy from Warfront Studio reached out and asked if I would take a look at a sample of their brand new 28mm hard plastic Modern US Infantry… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/warfront-studio-28mm-hard-plastic.​html

Playing Hammers Slammers with John Treadaway: Yesterday I had the absolute privilege of spending a day gaming in the shed of John Treadaway, a long-time veteran of the hobby and editor of Miniature Wargames… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/playing-hammers-slammers-with-john.​html

1812: The Retreat from Moscow (at Replay Wargames Show): The Rejects gathered at the Royal Engineers Museum on Saturday for a demo of the collaborative skirmish wargame that Ray & I collaborated on with Paul… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/1812-retreat-from-moscow-at-replay.​html

A Life in Miniature: In this video, I dive deep into the psychology of miniature wargaming and explore why tiny figures, model railways, and painted miniatures exert such an irresistible, lifelong hold over us. Drawing on over four decades… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=oUbs_tXo3GU

Why are House Rules so Powerful: In this video, I explore whether official rulebooks are truly final or if custom house rules are essential for bringing historical wargaming to life on our tabletop. As tabletop miniature gamers, we often… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=3-Q7QeMsrIY

Unlock Better Stories: In my latest video, I dive deep into one of the most passionate debates across our tabletop community: should we strictly follow rules-as-written, or are house rules necessary to bring actual history… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/unlock-better-stories.​html

Imperfect by Design: Have you ever set up a breathtaking historical tabletop layout, only to notice that your meticulously painted 28mm infantry regiments look like they are standing nose-to-nose before they are even… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/imperfect-by-design.​html

The Other Partizan 2026: In my latest YouTube video, I am diving into all the incredible highlights from my trip to The Other Partizan at the Newark Showground, sharing my personal reflections on what makes this historical wargaming show an… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=YCDRlOj48uI

The Other Partizan (Oct 2026) : Pictures: It is the morning after The Other Partizan, and like many older attendees today, I am nursing a pair of very sore knees, but I can safely say it was totally worth… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/the-other-partizan-oct-2026-pictures.​html

The Secret Trick to Beautiful Tables: Ever wondered why musket ranges and infantry movement look so ridiculously short on a historical wargaming tabletop? In this video, I dive deep into the fascinating world of tabletop wargaming and… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=wRHF5oT-D4k

The Pitchfork King: Inside the Museum of Somerset: Explore the tragic history behind the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion and discover how a mysterious silver shoe buckle at the Museum of Somerset connects to the Battle of Sedgemoor. Perfect for… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=PrVXdzeypUs

The Pitchfork King: Inside the Museum of Somerset: My recent journey through Somerset took me deep into the heart of the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, beginning at the historic Museum of Somerset housed within… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/the-pitchfork-king-inside-museum-of.​html

Winter War on the Tabletop: A First Game of Bolt Action: Yesterday, Ray and I finally got our Winter War figures onto the table for our very first home game of Bolt Action. We had both tried the rules last… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/winter-war-on-tabletop-first-game-of.​html

Is The Pile Of Shame a Harmful Hobby Phenomenon?: In my latest video I dive into a topic that affects nearly every historical wargamer and miniature enthusiast at some point: our infamous pile of shame. We have all… www.​blmablog.​com/2026/10/is-pile-of-shame-harmful-hobby.​html

Is The Pile of Shame Ruining Your Hobby: Is your pile of shame a comforting sanctuary of unbuilt models, or is that massive lead mountain secretly causing you hobby paralysis and anxiety? In this video, I take an honest look at the… www.​youtube.​com/watch?v=XUOBl4uOSo4

Has Hollywood Ruined Wargame Charges?: Today I tackle a question that has been bugging me every time I slide my painted regiments across the wargames table: have movie directors subtly corrupted the way designers write charge mechanics? We have all spent… blmablog.com/2026/09/has-hol…