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AAR Wargaming with Russ Lockwood

AAR Wargaming with Russ Lockwood

Last year ended with ice just after Xmas and this year started with arctic air and enough snow to need shoveling for three consecutive days. Not that bad here, considering how other parts of the US got hit. I still managed to get in some great gaming and expect to continue all year. I hope you do, too.  In the meantime, here’s the usual mix of recaps, ideas, news, and book reviews to help keep you in a gaming mood. Enjoy.

Russ Lockwood

  After Action Report Newsletter — January 2026

Little Lords of Fontenoy: 1745
Dutch Treat: The Left Flank
Pragmatism On The Tabletop
Dominion Trio: Two to One
Kingsburg: Random Influence Peddling
Field of Glory: Fantasy Bash
Axis and Allies: Pacific 1940
Snappy Nappy Point System: James’ Alternative
Snappy Nappy Point System: Dan’s Design Thoughts
Allies And Axis: Card Game
Star Wars Skirmish: Command and Control
NEWS: Products, links, and events
HMGS NextGen: 2025 Success
Sovereign Territory: D&D
On My Mind: Book Reviews

Books I’ve Read

Broken Eagles: Vol 1 – Saxony Bavaria 1813
Continental vs. Hessian Soldier: Combat 83
Imperial German Army Motorized 1914-18: Vol. 1
Imperial German Army Motorized 1914-18: Vol. 2
Ancient Germans and Rome: 120 BC to AD 68
War of My Fathers: Life Under the Death’s Head
French Revolution Armies: Uniforms Equipment
The Armed Forces of North Korea: v1n2 56
The Hitler Years: Holocaust 1933-1945
War in Ukraine Vol. 11: Europe at War 56
Achaemenid Persian Empire Armies: 550-330 BC
Eragon (fantasy novel)
The Black Arrow: (historical novel)
Merry Friggin’ Christmas (novel)
The Defeat and Attrition: Vol II 12SS Div
Soldiers and Gentlemen: WWI UPS Brigade
Nazis on the Potomac: Top-Secret Intel
Fallschirmjager vs US Soldier: Combat 81
Roman Infantry Helmets: Elite 266
VLR P-51 Mustang vs Japanese Fighters: Duel 147
A Night in the Lonesome October (novel)
The Intoku Code: Delta Force Intel Officer
Brixmis and the Secret Cold War: E Ger Intel
Royal Navy Monitors of World War II: NV 343
Soviet Tanks in Barbarossa: New Vanguard 342
German and Italian Tanks 1943-45: NV 344
United States Navy 1914-18: Men-at-Arms 565
Indian Army at War 1947-99: Men-at-Arms 566.
Armies of Justinian the Great AD 527-65: MAA 564
Bouvines 1214: Campaign 422
Hansando and Busan 1592: Campaign 423
Austro-Italian Naval War 1866: Maritime Series
Soldiers’ Clothing Early 17th Century: CoS 118
Over Cold War Seas: NATO USSR Naval Aviation 1949-89

Russ >>>

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Hobby News With Russ Lockwood

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Hobby News With Russ Lockwood

AAR Wargaming: CoCmdWWII, Moscow1812, WakeIsl, SN1813 GM, AWI Princeton, SPI LOTR, Mecha, News, HMGS, DnD, Book Reviews

Russ Lockwood
I wanted to get this out early before the big holiday rush. A nice variety of gaming, although a tad light in the book review department. I’m looking forward to a bit of holiday gaming, especially full-day games. Not sure exactly what, but my gaming buddies and I are kicking around ideas.

Seasonal Tree Tip: While cutting the Xmas pine tree trunk, I got sap on my hand and on the floor. Great. So I looked for a solution on the web, and someone suggested PAM — the spray oil. I was skeptical, but I tried it and lo and behold, it actually worked. Don’t know if it’s something in the spray or in vegetable oil in general, but the sap came up and out, and regular soap and water picked up the PAM remnants. Sheesh. Learn something new every day.

There you have it. Wargaming, history, and a seasonal tree tip.
Happy holidays and wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
After Action Report Newsletter — December 2025
WWII Commie Rescue: Chain of Command 2
Men Who Would Be Frozen: 1812
Wake Island: Double-Blind Relief Operation
Spain 1813: GM Report Snappy Nappy Campaign
1777 Battle of Princeton: RUSE Revised
Mechs Un-Abandoned: Abaddon
SPI’s War of the Ring: Character
HMGS Next Generation: Gaming
HMGS Outreach: PAX Presence
D&D Raid Retribution: The Preparation
Nevar in Greyhawk: Rumors
Scurg The First Fang: Bugbear Elevated
Interlude With a Genie
Unwanted Attention: Hand It Over
Books I’ve Read
Arctic Front Norway: Wehrmacht Im Kampf
Wings Over The Fleet: UK Naval Air 1945+
Jewels and Jackboots: WWII Channel Islands
Allied Assault on Hitler’s Channel Islands
Apollo 7 in Photographs
Reading Hitler’s Mind: Intelligence Failure
A Bloody Business: Convoy PQ 17
Devil’s Fire Southern Cross: Oct 43-Feb 44
First World War in the Baltic Sea: Vol. 1
Revolts Against Rome: Rebellions Mutinies
The English Bowman in the 100 Years War

Russ >>>

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“A sincere apology”

Follow Me by Peter Rice

“A sincere apology”

Friends, I recieved this e-mail yesterday.  It is amazing how things from our past can come back and move us.  Depending on the event it can be a positive or a negative event.  I do remember the gentleman who sent this to me and I have removed his name and contact information. 
This is the second time in two months that I have been moved almost to tears from the “kids” that would come the The Toy Soldier in Newburyport to play or just hang out.  The first (or so I thought) when I met Mark from Marks Game Room at Cold Wars.  In this case he reminded me how I “let him” run a TSATF game at a Wargamers Weekend one year many years ago.
I am going to dedicate this to Peter Rice, my mentor.
Chris Parker Games
Peter Rice
Mr. Parker, Chris,
For many years I have wanted to apologize to you for my behavior as a troubled teen/youth. I am deeply regretful for how I used to be. I stole from you when you offered me nothing but kindness. You, Peter, Mike Cooper (RIP), and many others tried to make me feel welcomed and treated me like family. I am sincerely sorry. I would love to make good on what I did to you, stealing from your business. It was many years ago, but I essentially took money out of your pocket.
I have many dear memories of the days in Newburyport at both locations. It seems like ancient history. D&D, C&S, and Follow Me, were all just coming out. This was during my formative years, and I blew it. I must say though that the memories and experiences at your shop have had a big impact on my life. I have a good career now that started with IT and evolved into a much bigger success story. I forget the guy’s name, but he brought an original Apple into your shop, and it was all of ours first experience with the internet. I think it was an online D&D game.
Should you ever be open to talking, my phone number is .
I am sorry, Chris. You were like a big brother to me during the darkest time in my life, and I stole from you and hurt you financially. Money is not all in life, but it was money I took out of your pocket. Had you invested what I stole in merchandise it would be much more in today’s dollars. Although I was pretty much stoned on weed all the time, I think I recall that over a year or two I probably shoplifted 30-50 GHQ 1/256 packs of miniatures. If you could put a “today’s equivalent” price on that, I would happily send it to you. If nothing else, I wanted you to know that you and your associates were very good to me. Seeing your picture online, and dear Mike Cooper, brought tears to my eyes and many fond memories.
I am sorry, Chris, and I wish you the best in life.
Thank you <name removed>

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Lion Rampant 2025 Update #11

Lion Rampant 2025 Update #11

Hello gentlemen,

Lion Rampant News …

With Carnage and Fall-In behind us, the last event for 2025 is almost upon us …

(1.)  Lion Rampant Winter Bash in Albany NY, Dec 13, 2025 … at The Fortress of Gaming, 18 Railroad Ave.

Room for 12 players, and if for some reason there is a larger pre-sign up, tables might be added. Start time is 11am, each round 2 hours, armies can be 24 points & from the back of 2nd edition rule book, loaner armies are available, “standard” rules will apply.  Number of rounds to be determined, $5 cover charge at the door.

I hear tell that the event already has 10 or 11 folks signed up for 12 slots, tables might be added, although probably wise to let us know if you’re planning to attend ???  Feel free to reply to this email, and we’ll get your name to the organizers.

And the 2026 Calendar is definitely starting to take shape …

(2.)  Total Con in Marlborough MA, Feb 19 to 22, 2026 … at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd.

A.  Battle of Bouvines, 1214 AD … Friday, Feb 20, 1pm, 4 hours, 2nd Edition (modified), 6 openings/”tickets”.

(3.)  Havoc in Marlborough MA, March 27 to 29 … at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd.

A.  Battle of Bouvines, 1214 AD … Saturday, Mar 28, 7:30pm, 4 hours, 2nd Edition (modified), 6 openings/”tickets”.

B.  Friendly Lion Rampant Tourney, STARTS 10AM! … Sunday, Mar 29, 10am, 3 rounds, 10am, 12:30, 3pm, 2 hrs each, prizes top 3, maybe more, 6 tables, scenery provided, Scenario 1 & 24 point army lists from back of 2nd edition rules.  Bring your own army or 6 loaner armies are “first come, first serve” or email gamespoet@aol.com.  Beginners ok, under 12 with adult.  STARTS SUNDAY 10AM! 

(Game submissions still open, so we’ll keep ya posted!)

(4.)  Mayhem in Lebanon NH, April 10 to 12, 2026 … at Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Labombard Rd.

A.  Battle of Bouvines, 1214 AD … Friday, Apr 10, 1:30pm, 4 hours, LR 2nd Edition (modified), 6 openings/”tickets”.

B.  Pan Casimir’s Express … Friday, Apr 10, 7pm, 4 hours, Pikeman’s Lament, 6 openings/”tickets”.

(Games submissions are still open, so we’ll keep ya posted!)

(5.)  Huzzah! in South Portland ME, May 15 to 17 … at DoubleTree by Hilton, 363 Maine Mall Rd.

A.  Friendly Lion Rampant Tourney, STARTS 10AM! … Friday, May 15, 11am, 3 rounds, 10am, 12:30, 3pm, 2 hrs each, prizes top 3, maybe more, 6 tables, scenery provided, Scenario 1 & 24 point army lists from back of 2nd edition rules.  Bring your own army or 6 loaner armies are “first come, first serve” or email gamespoet@aol.com.  Beginners ok, under 12 with adult.  STARTS FRIDAY 10AM!

B.  Battle of Poitiers, 1356 AD … Friday, May 15, 7:00pm, 4 hours, LR 2nd Edition (modified), 6 openings/”tickets”.

(Game submissions have not been opened yet, although we’ll keep ya posted!)

(6.)  Stay tuned for a possible announcement of a special Lion Rampant event that MIGHT be held in 2026.

Also, there are plans for Lion Rampant at Historicon, Council, Carnage, and Fall-In! during the latter half of 2026.  This newsletter is intended to include events in the Northeast that use Lion Rampant or any of the other associated rule sets using their format.  A person can send info directly to gamespoet@aol.com, and we’ll list them.

We usually have armies for loaning out at tourneys held here in the Northeast, beginners are welcome.

Paint your figures, get your armies out, and enjoy!

Always feel free to ask any questions.

Cheers!

Mark T.

P.S.  If anyone is no longer interested in being on this list, let us know.

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AAR Wargaming: Fall-In, Book Reviews with Russ Lockwood

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AAR Wargaming: Fall-In, Book Reviews with Russ Lockwood

I wanted to get this out before Thanksgiving. The big event for the month was Fall In, a bit of a truncated show for me, but still a rollicking good time. A variety of other games follows, plus the usual HMGS, News, and Book Reviews. To those celebrating Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving.
Enjoy.
Russ Lockwood
Russ Lockwood

After Action Report Newsletter — November 2025

Fall In 2025: Convention Zip In and Out
Triumph & Tragedy: WWII Europe
German Triumph and Allied Tragedy: T&T
Guilford Court House: American Rev 1781
Duel For Middle Earth: LOTR
What’s Up Doc? Blinking
HMGS Next Generation: Gaming Education
HMGS Outreach: Speech at Raytheon
News: New Products and Information
Orcus Gate 333: Thanatos D&D
Books I’ve Read
Pearl Harbor: Japan’s Greatest Disaster
Rhineland: Last Defense 1944-45
Mapping the Silk Road: Ptolemy’s Tower
1066: The Lost Hastings Battlefield
Alexander the Great Avenger
Warfare in the Age of Crusades
Tiberius: Roman Commander to Emperor
Defenders of the Reich: WWII Luftwaffe
Jungle Commandos: Arakan, Burma 1945
Lone Star Shadows: Echoes of the Forgotten
Sudden Death: USMC Radioman in Vietnam
Medieval Nuns At War
Hermann Balck: Hitler’s Forgotten General
10th Mountain Div WWII: Casemate Special
Midget Submarines 1939-45: Casemate Spec.
Why Appeasement Failed: Ignored Evidence
Apollo 1 in Photographs
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Kamikaze Flying Bombs: Suicide Aircraft
The Mahdi & Africa

Russ

Russ Lockwood >>>

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AARs Wargaming: SnapNap1813 – Russ Lockwood

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Happy Halloween!

For your infotainment, the big multi-table, multi-player Snappy Nappy 1813 Peninsula Campaign in a Day game starts off the AAR and the Book Reviews end it — and in between the usual mix of miniatures, boardgames, and card game recaps and analysis, plus the news, and HMGS doings.

Enjoy!

Russ as the Lion of Stockton
Russ as the Lion of Stockton

After Action Report Newsletter — October 2025

 

Spanish Reign or Rain? SnapCon 11 — 1813
In The Shadows: French Resistance 1943-1944
Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Hoth: Star Wars
Kingsburg: Influence Resources
Halloween Dominion: Custom Cards
Star Wars: C&C-RUSE Fusion
Fate of the Fellowship: Lord Of The Rings Boardgame
Axis & Allies Europe: Boardgame
Vikings: Thor vs. Loki Card Game
Allies & Axis: Homebrew WWII Card Game
Doubleblind WWII Eastern Solomons: Part Two
WWII RUSE: Tweaked Again
News: New Products and Information
HMGS Next Generation: Gaming Extravaganzas
HMGS Outreach: CamelCon 2025
Adventure of Tazan Rell Continues:
Letters From The Edge: D&D
Working…
Intel From a Dragon
Infrastructure and Logistics
Nevar Say Never
Sterling Sliver: D&D Adventure Continues
Into The Sea of Dust: Wasteland

Books I’ve Read


Washington’s Lieutenants: Amer Rev
War in Ukraine: V8: Kyiv EurWar 50
Nations in Arms: 5 Armies Made Europe
Danes on D-Day: Normandy 1944
US Seventh Fleet: Korea 1950-53
M18 Hellcat vs Panther: Duel 146
Kursk 1943: Air Campaign 55
New Guinea 1942-43: Air Campaign 56
B-52 Stratofortress: Combat Air 158
Manila Bay 1898: Campaign 419
Sinai 1916-17: Campaign 421
Luftwaffe Intruder Operations Over UK
German Breakthrough in Greece: 1941
Yugoslav Air Force 1991-92: EurWar 48
GSG 9: From Munich to Mogadishu

Hitler’s Paratroopers in Normandy
The Final Reflection: Star Trek 16

A Flag Full of Stars: Star Trek 54
China’s Fighter J-7/F-7 V1: TechWar 4

War in Ukraine: V9: Artillery EurWar 52
Armed Forces N. Korea V1P1: AsiaWar 55

Doctor Mirabilis (novel)
The Final Nexus: Star Trek 43

The Disinherited: Star Trek 59
Ishmael: Star Trek 23

German Logistics 1939-1945: C Illustr.
Fighting Kaiser’s War: Saxons 1914/1918

Norbert Hannig: Luftwaffe Fighter Ace
Hood’s Defeat Near Fox’s Gap

The True Story of Catch-22: WWII
Imprisoning the Enemy: Axis POWs War

Without Mercy: American Revolution

 

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Lion Rampant 2025 Update #10 …

Lion Rampant 2025 Update #10 …

 

Hello everyone!

Lion Rampant News …

(1.)  Lion Rampant events at Carnage in Killington, VT, Oct 24, 25, and 26, 2025 … signups are still open, the location is at the Killington Grand Resort.

Here is a link to the signup location … https://tabletop.events/conventions/carnage-28

A.  Battle of Bouvines, Fri 1pm, 2nd edition modified … All 6 slots are currently filled up.

B.  Battle of Bouvines, Fri 7pm, 2nd edition modified … 4 of 6 slots are currently available.

Here’s a link to the sign up page for Friday 7pm … https://tabletop.events/conventions/carnage-28/schedule/384

(2.)  Lion Rampant events at Fall-In, Lancaster, PA, Nov 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025 … signups are still open, the location is at the Wyndham Resort and Convention Center, 

Here’s a link to the sign up location … https://tabletop.events/conventions/fall-in-2025

A.  Attack of the Demon Lord, Thurs 7pm, Dragon Rampant … All 6 slots are currently filled up!

B.  Viking Raiders on the Coast, Fri 7pm, Lion Rampant … All 6 slots are currently filled up!

(3.)  Lion Rampant Fall Bash in Albany, NY, Dec 13th, 2025  … signups for this tourney are open, the location is at The Fortress of Gaming, 18 Railroad Ave.

Room for 12 players, and if for some reason there is a larger pre-sign up, tables might be added. Start time is 11am, 24 point army from the back of 2nd edition rule book, “standard” rules will apply.  Number of rounds to be determined, $5 cover charge at the door.

(4.)  Might be Lion Rampant games at Total Con in Marlborough MA, and Mayhem in Lebanon NH in 2026.

(5.)  Stay tuned for tourneys at Havoc in Marlborough MA, and Huzzah! in South Portland ME, both in 2026.

(6.)  Stay tuned for a possible announcement of a special Lion Rampant event that MIGHT be held in 2026.

This newsletter is intended to include events in the Northeast that use Lion Rampant or any of the other associated rule sets using their format.  A person can send such events directly to 

We usually have armies for loaning out at tourneys held here in the Northeast, beginners are welcome.

Paint your figures, get your armies out, and enjoy!

Always feel free to ask any questions.

Cheers!

Mark T.

P.S.  If anyone is no longer interested being on this list, let us know.

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AAR Wargaming with Russ Lockwood

AAR Wargaming with Russ Lockwood

I see the fall colors starting to form on the trees here and a gaming pile start to form on the table. The last part of August and the first half of September proved a nice mix of miniatures and other wargaming as well as a goodly amount of news and book reviews. Enjoy!

Russ as the Lion of Stockton
Russ as the Lion of Stockton

After Action Report Newsletter — September 2025

3:10 To Yuma: What a Cowboy
Espana 1936: Republican Woes
Espana 1936: Nationalist Goes
SpaceBase: Golden Hour
SpaceBase Ho!: Three-Ring Circus
Adm. Island 1944 Invasion: Cmd Dec
Iraq: RUSE
To The Trenches: PSC’s Great War
ArrowStorm Rampant: 100YW Tryout
Russian Flank: Snappy Nappy 1812
Warmaster: Emperor vs. Traitor
Battle For Germany: Boxed Edition
Eastern Solomons: Double Blind
All Greek To Me: Hera Vs. Zeus
Oh It’s Hoth, Hoth, Hoth: C&C
Space Battle Cards: MagBlast
HMGS Next Generation: Gaming Resumes
HMGS Outreach: Museum Games
News: New products and information
Magazines I’ve Read: The Centurion

Books I’ve Read

Guderian’s Panzers: East Front 1941
Hill 119: Vietnam Recon OP 1969-70
The Canadian Theater 1814: War of 1812
The Florida Campaign 1774-83: Rev War
Hitler’s Croatian Ally: Yugoslavia
The Creek War 1813-14: War of 1812
Through the Lens 6: WW2 Vehicles
The Campaign of 1812: War of 1812
Aachen: WWII Battle for City
Bio of a Space Tyrant: V4 (scifi novel)
Bio of a Space Tyrant: V5 (scifi novel)
Curtis Nighthawks in USSR North 1941-45
Spectre of Invasion: UK Coast 1900-1918
Rodney and Nelson: ShipCraft 23 Revised
Stand of the Thunderbirds: Oct. 1944
George Washington: Creation of Republic
Taking Command: US Unsung Milit Leaders
Superspy: Hans Tofte SOE, OSS, and CIA
Rare Birds 02: Poland’s RWD-14 “Czapla”
Fighters Over France: 1940
Japanese Submarine Aircraft
The Secret War Between Hitler & Stalin
Nemesis: Medieval England’s Greatest Enemy
Roman Cavalry Tactics: Elite 263
Stoke Field 1487: Campaign 420

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Lion Rampant 2025, Update #9 … Only Days Till Council Con!

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Lion Rampant 2025, Update #9

Hello everyone!

Lion Rampant News …

(1.)  Council Con 2025, This Upcoming Weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept 5,6,7 … the location is at Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady, NY.  Parking is at 407 Hamilton St. across from Proctor’s Theater itself.

Here is a link to the signup location … https://tabletop.events/conventions/council-2025

A.  Battle of Bouvines, Fri 2pm, 2nd edition modified … 3 of 6 spots currently available.

B.  2nd Annual Council Con Lion Rampant Tourney, Sat 9am … 8 of 10 spots remaining … starts at 9am, 3 rounds, 2 hours each, with an hour in between rounds, players can use 24 point armies from the 2nd edition rule book.  

Here’s a link to the tourney sign up page … https://tabletop.events/conventions/council-2025/schedule/26

(2.)  Lion Rampant events at Carnage, Killington, VT, Oct 24, 25, and 26, 2025 … signups start Sept 8th.

Here is a link to the signup location ..

A.  Battle of Bouvines, Fri 1pm, 2nd edition modified … 6 slots available.

B.  Battle of Bouvines, Fri 7pm, 2nd edition modified … 6 slots available.

(3.)  Stay tuned for possible Lion Rampant events at Fall-In, Lancaster, PA, Nov 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025.

(4.)  Stay tuned for tourneys at Havoc in Marlborough, MA, and Huzzah! in South Portland, ME, both in 2026.

(5.)  Stay tuned for a possible announcement of a special Lion Rampant event that might be held in 2026.

We usually have armies for loaning out at tourneys held here in the Northeast, beginners are welcome.

P.S.  If anyone is no longer interested being on this list, or have an upcoming game of Lion Rampant or associated rules that you’re running, let us know.

Paint your figures, get your armies out, and enjoy!

Always feel free to ask any questions.

Cheers!

Mark T.

 

 

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AARs Wargaming: WWI with Russ Lockwood

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AARs Wargaming: WWI with Russ Lockwood

The summer fades, but not the wargaming fun. At least the weather is getting seasonal instead of the heat blasts of the previous months.

Enjoy.

August 2025 After Action Report

 

Runs, Guns, and Huns: WWI Trenches
Sa Batella 1409: Obscure and Curious
Guillaume III 1409 : Captured
Mumakils on the March: LOTR
LOTR: Adventure Game
Attack: Undeveloped Rules
7 Ronin: 7 Samurai
HMGS Next Generation: Games
HMGS Outreach:
ACW
Shore Leave 45: Celebrity
Connections Conference: Professional
Summer Camp Miniatures: Variety
Helm’s Deep: A 51-Year-Old Game
Magic the Gathering: LOTR Campaign Game
Liches Get Stitches: D&D Showdown
SpaceBase: Quick Game

Books I’ve Read

Roll to Hit: Unofficial History of D&D
The Sieges of Rhodes: 1480 and 1522 (RtoR 26)
Inspired Enterprise: NASA, Smithsonian, Star Trek
South Pacific Air War: Volume 6
Battles for the Channel Ports: Then and Now
Colonel William Prescott: Bunker Hill
In Strange Company: Iraq 2003-4
Hitler’s Collapse in the East: 1944 Analysis
Prince Rupert of the Rhine: King Charles’ Cavalier
12 Years With Hitler: Secretary to the Fuhrer
Battle Yet Unsung: US WWII 14th Armor Division
Battles at Annapolis: Army-Navy Football
Ride to the Sound of the Guns: Gen. Mataxis
Given Up for Dead: America’s Stand at Wake Island
From Stalingrad to Italy: Von Senger’s War
Conquest (sci-fi novel)
Forts and Roman Strategy: A New Approach
Designing Video Games: Step-by-Step Guide
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Vol. 1 Refugee (sci-fi novel)
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Vol. 2 Mercenary (sci-fi novel)
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Vol. 3 Politician (sci-fi novel)
Patton Versus the Panzers: Arracourt Sept 1944
USMC Tank Markings in the Pacific: WWII
US Army Tractor Trucks and Semitrailers: WWII

Russ

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Lion Rampant 2025 Update #8 … Tourney at Council Con!

 

Hi folks!

Just a quick “heads up” before providing the usual info … 

If at any time a person on this list is hosting a Lion Rampant event at a convention that you’re attending, let us know and we’ll put it out in one of our updates.  This includes things like Dragon Rampant, Pikeman’s Lament, Rebels & Patriots, The Men Who Would be Kings, Zenos Rampant, etc.

Lion Rampant News …

(1.)  Council Con 2025 registration starts today, Friday, August 8th … and the convention runs on Friday Sept. 5th, Saturday Sept. 6th, and Sunday Sept 7th in Schenectady, NY.  Here is a link to the signup location …

(2.)  2nd Annual Lion Rampant Tourney at Council Con … set for Saturday Sept 6th, starts at 9am, 3 rounds, 2 hours each, with an hour in between rounds, players can use 24 point armies from the 2nd edition rule book.  Here’s a link to the tourney sign up page …

Currently there are two of the usual suspects signed up for 2 of the 10 spots possible.

(3.)  Lion Rampant and associated events at Council Con this year …

A.  Battle of Bouvines, Fri 2pm, 2nd edition modified … 5 of 6 spots currently available.

B.  2nd Annual Council Con Lion Rampant Tourney, Sat 9am, … 8 of 10 spots remaining. 

(4.)  Stay tuned for possible Lion Rampant events at Carnage, Killinton, VT, Oct 24, 25, and 26, 2025.

(5.)  Stay tuned for possible Lion Rampant events at Fall-In, Lancaster, PA, Nov 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025.

(6.)  Stay tuned for tourneys at Havoc in Marlborough, MA, and Huzzah! in South Portland, ME, both in 2026.

(7.)  Stay tuned for a possible announcement of a special Lion Rampant event that might be held in 2026.

Paint your figures, get your armies out, and enjoy!

And we usually have armies for loaning out at tourneys held here in the Northeast, too. 

Always feel free to ask any questions.

Cheers!

Mark T.

P.S.  If anyone is no longer interested being on this list, let us know.

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Russ Lockwood – Wargaming AAR: Historicon 2025 and more

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Russ Lockwood – Wargaming AAR: Historicon 2025 and more

Russ Lockwood

Hope you are doing well.

Here’s the big Historicon 2025 convention recap with lots of inspirational photos. Also, game recaps of 1812 Borodino, 1810 Naval battle, some Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and spaceship games, recaps of HMGS Next Generation games, info about the new HMGS Outreach program, the continuing adventure of the D&D gang, News, and lots of Book Reviews.

Enjoy!

Historicon a Hit: HMGS Convention Report

   Dealer’s Area
Wally Simon Flea Market
Walkabout Wargaming: Eye Candy
Warrior Tournament
SPI Forever
Friday Game: The Anthill of WWI
Friday Night HMGS Meeting
Hobby University
Double Blind Saipan: Command Decision
Borodino 1812: He Go, I Went
S&T 32: The Battle of Borodino
LOTR: Trading Card Game
Hobbit Helper: LOTR Card Game
Star Wars Skirmish: Imperial Assault
Starship Combat: Talonashi Maru
WWII Duel: Axis and Allies Naval Miniatures
HMGS Next Generation: Hot Gaming
HMGS Outreach: Mixing History and Gaming
1810 Battle of Grand Port at Woburn: MA
Ring Quest: LOTR
Dominion: Card Game
Any Teleport Into a Storm: D&D
Old Guard Games: Milwaukee, WI
News: Games, Minis, Conventions, and more
Books I’ve Read
Wellington’s Waterloo Allies
Wars and Soldiers Louis XIV: V7 German
Polaris: Subs, Missiles, USN, RN
Gettysburg Surgeons: ACW
German Command HQs in the West
War in Ukraine Vol 7: Europe at War 43
Opening the Gates of Hell: 1941
Dornier Do 217: Bomber to Nightfighter
Clontarf: An Illustrated History
USN Atlanta-Class CLs 1940-49: NV 340
Tanks in Ukraine 2022: New Vangrd 341
Second Sirte 1942: Campaign 417
Swordfish Units of WW2: Cmbt Airc 157
Mediterranean Sweep: WWII USAAF Italy
Exploring Nationalism: Identifying Forms
The Advance on Caen: 6-9 June 1944
Caribbean Crisis: Invasion Grenada 1983
We Stormed the Reichtag: WWII
Siege of Dunkirk 1944-1945 and Chann Ports
Hotol: Britain’s Spaceplane
Jungle Ghosts: Walking Point in Vietnam
Araguaia War: COIN Brazil 1967-74 Vol 2
Sturmartillerie Crewman: Casemate Illus
Verdun 1914: The Opening Moves (Batlgrd)
Caesarian Legionary v Pompeian Legionary
Yugoslavia 1941-44: Anti-Partisan Cam418
Halo: The Fall of Reach (sci-fi novel)
Seeds of Victory: American Way of War

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