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After years dabbling in #StarTrek I’m enjoying rediscovering it with my son, who’s been aware of it but never immersed himself in the series or films. Besides watching choice episodes we’re diving into #StarTrekAttackWing to bring Trek to life on the #wargames table.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/04/exploring-star-trek-again.html

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I reflect on the idea of “prep is play” advocated in the #Ironsworn #Starforged roleplaying game, how it applies to most preparatory aspects of #TTRPGS, and how this game in particular makes fine-tuning setting elements to one’s own tastes an essential part of play.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/04/prep-is-play.html

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A while back I wrote about Watch Read Play, a strategy for learning about new subjects, especially #history, by engaging with different media. Today I explore the #WW2 Battle of the River Plate in film, books, and games, notably The Hunt #boardgame I recently played with my son.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/03/watch-read-play-battle-of-river-plate.html

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As far as writing and game design advice goes, “Write what you know” can seem trite. But with a little reflection, it turns from a superficial maxim into a challenge to continue learning about interesting subjects to inspire your writing and games.

#TTRPGs #Wargames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/02/write-what-you-know.html

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Happy Bookday to me. My latest #wargame rules, Skirmish Kids, is now available across the interwebzes at myand Wargame Vault online storefronts, at Lulu, and places like Amazon. One of my #GamesForLearning suitable as a very light diversion in #GamingThePast.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2024/11/releasing-skirmish-kids.html