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Guy Bowers

@thedarkiscool.bsky.social

Father, partner, editor (WS&S Magazine) and podcaster. Here for a better, friendlier experience. Wargamer, GM (RPGs) and alternative music lover.

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I'll be happy to give you some pointers. I'll write a blog this week on how I take photos. I'm no expert by any means but it might have some good pointers.

23.08.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice work! With a good depth of field, these would be fantastic in the magazine.

23.08.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The olive branch is still there, if you wish to take it up.

As far as ignoring your suggestions, I'm not sure where this comes from. I forward each suggestion given to me to the team for discussion. WS&S strength has always been to listen to reader feedback.

23.08.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ranges are listed from largest to smallest.

23.08.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a shame you did not save that email, then at least you could have quoted me correctly. I did not say how wrong you were either.

I reached out with an olive branch and you never replied.

23.08.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

At no point did I say that in our correspondence.

I did say: "... where I can, I encourage different scales."

Also: "... I am seeing a lot of positive from this email... I would be interested in working on ideas how we could improve things, if you are willing."

22.08.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That would have been an email from me, and in that email, you may recall me praising the work of Per Broden and his 6mm, which I described as a 'masterpiece'.

22.08.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life, the universe and... wargaming! Help us answer the big questions today, by taking our Great Wargaming Survey. What's hot as a supernova or what's a cold as dark matter in the world of gaming? www.greatwargamingsurvey.comΒ https://www.greatwargamingsurvey.com

Life, the universe and... wargaming! Help us answer the big questions today, by taking our Great Wargaming Survey. What's hot as a supernova or what's a cold as dark matter in the world of gaming?

www.greatwargamingsurvey.comΒ https://www.greatwargamingsurvey.com

17.08.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com!

Help us understand the wargaming hobby better by taking the Great Wargaming Survey this August. greatwargaingsurvey.comΒ https://greatwargaingsurvey.com And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com!

Help us understand the wargaming hobby better by taking the Great Wargaming Survey this August.

greatwargaingsurvey.comΒ https://greatwargaingsurvey.com

And don't forget to take the www.greatwargamingsurvey.com!

14.08.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Dipping my toes into the world of Lard Island Patreon. Exciting times!

Dipping my toes into the world of Lard Island Patreon. Exciting times!

Today on Instagram: Dipping my toes into the world of Lard Island Patreon. Exciting times Photo by @thedarkiscool.bsky.social - follow the team on Instagram #wargaming

30.07.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The latest WSS podcast is out. We’ve got lots of global correspondents out and about in this episode updating us on their local wargaming scene.

23.07.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Usual Suspects, but which one is Keyser Soze?

07.07.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course! :-D

26.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Butcher and Bolt isn't ready yet. We are reviewing 1918.

26.04.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, the Falke and Uhu.

26.04.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Ice Queen does, too. One person, one vote. She's the lady, and she has the one and only vote!

21.04.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tell that to the Ice Queen! :-P

21.04.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I see autocorrect changed the author's name from Brendan! Apologies - my volunteer Sam posted this. I'll ask him to check things before he posts in future. Hopefully no harm done.

13.04.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was posted by my helper Sam. Bless him! No capital letter for the Austrians either! D'oh!

12.04.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Butcher & Bolt | Lasting Games Butcher & Bolt - a unique and immersive wargame of daring raids and covert operations in WW2

I believe they were:
www.lastinggames.com/butcherandbolt

12.04.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You'll forgive Sam, my friend who helped me out today. He's still learning. And indeed, Britain, not England!

12.04.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, BlueSkyers! We've to an article for WS&S which needs pictures of 28mm single Austrians suitable for the Italian Campaign of 1800. They need to be well painted to be in the magazine. Has anyone any suggestions?

24.03.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There's a new WSS podcast! WSS Podcast 97 - Questions about hairdos and everything else with @anguswallace.bsky.social, @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-97-questions-about-hairdos-an…

06.03.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSS Magazine Located in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Karwansaray Publishers produces both books and magazines with a historical focus. Our four magazines - Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture & Conflict, Ancient...

In the midst of everything going on in the world, your regular reminder that the WSS Digital Subscription www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-gb/pages/... is IMHO probably about the best value #Wargaming purchase you can make.

And no, @thedarkiscool.bsky.social is not paying me to say this πŸ˜†

01.03.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL!

03.03.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL only occasionally! I'd grow tired of listening to my own voice... :-D

26.02.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking for some suggestions for Wargames-related podcasts to listen to. What suggestions do my fellow Blue Skyers have?

26.02.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Samurai - 15mm Supplier and retailer of Eureka Miniatures and AB Figures in the UK & Europe - the finest metal miniatures for tabletop wargaming - made in Australia, sold Worldwide.

As I recall, there's also the Eureka Samurai in 15mm...

eurekaminuk.com/collections/...

There are ranges by Khurasan, Essex, Old Glory and Irregular. You might be a bit stuck on the fantasy side, but that's not my forte!

21.02.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
15mm Samurai figures and buildings 15mm figures

I am a fan of the Peter Pig range. That'd be a good start.

www.peterpig.co.uk/24%20Samurai...

As I recall, the old Two Dragons range is with Minifigs.

www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.as...

21.02.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a pleasure, mate. Thanks for the help with reporting.

09.02.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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