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Award-winning miniature wargaming author and creator James Morris. https://mogsymakes.net/ https://mogsymakes.net/midgard/ Midgard Heroic Battles, El Cid and Age of Arthur (with Steve Jones) for Warhammer Ancient Battles, numerous magazine articles.

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It’s very wee

04.03.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

04.03.2026 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not yet. I’m going to do a video about these when I release the banners for download, but it’s a few weeks off.

04.03.2026 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dwarf lords and banner bearers nearing completion on the painting table, heading for a Midgard Heroic Battles campaign. #nerdlings #miniatures #spreadthelard

04.03.2026 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The plot thickens. Midgard is listed on the RP menu when I view the site on my laptop, but not on my phone.

03.03.2026 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model looking at some pipes.

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model looking at some pipes.

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model looking at you outside a triangular space door.

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model looking at you outside a triangular space door.

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model sitting down in the ruined bunker.

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model sitting down in the ruined bunker.

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model looking at you outside a ruined factory. He seems surprised. Perhaps it's been a while since you've been to the ruined factory?

Weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins Backdrop Book. He's a cutesy robot model looking at you outside a ruined factory. He seems surprised. Perhaps it's been a while since you've been to the ruined factory?

Hey it's the people's friend, the weird lil robot guy hanging out in the Sci Fi Ruins and Interiors Backdrop Book. Awww.

I accidentally overstocked the A4 book, so it's reduced in price this week. #jhbackdrops

03.03.2026 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

Weird, but you’re right, it isn’t under Reisswitz Press. I’ll see if I can get it sorted. Thanks

03.03.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Herts of Lard - 2 last minute spaces for players!

Held in Rickmansworth School on Sat 7th March, two amazing games from the @toofatlardies.bsky.social stable. Β£11 to cover the venue and refreshments.

Message me here or email hertsoflard@gmail.com

If you're coming, ask your mates!

02.03.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Today’s painting table is full of Dwarven heroes and standard bearers. (Bad Squiddo metals and Oathmark plastics). #miniatures #nerdlings #wargaming

02.03.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Drop me a dm. I have some that were designed as part of the 3d work on the project but never saw the light of day.

01.03.2026 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Surely not! 🀣

01.03.2026 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great table and a very enjoyable battle report in less than 30 mins!

01.03.2026 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Likewise! Did the wicked miller manage to escape from his windmill, or was he detained by de Montfort’s bruisers?

01.03.2026 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to meet you and thanks for the support!

01.03.2026 06:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pleasure to meet you! Mead-Price (my two page rules to play an early medieval battle in about 30-40 mins) is here: mogsymakes.net/wp-content/u...

28.02.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Really busy day out at Hammerhead Show demoing Midgard Heroic Battles with Alfred the Great and talking about the forthcoming supplement. Massive thanks to Paul W, Mike W and Pete J who ran games and everyone else who stopped by to chat. #spreadthelard #nerdlings #wargaming #miniatures

28.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fine day out at Hammerhead Show. Didn’t escape from the table until about 2:00pm and then met these folk on my walk round. Great to see you and many others! #wargaming #miniatures #nerdlings

28.02.2026 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Can Richard III Win at Bosworth?
YouTube video by Little Wars TV Can Richard III Win at Bosworth?

New video up on Little Wars TV - a Battle of Bosworth report using Midgard Heroic Battles. Brad Schaive put on a stunning table and the game doesn’t disappoint! youtu.be/NoEfXVv8mw8?... #spreadthelard #wargaming #miniatures #nerdlings

27.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Boondock Sayntes have a fantastic Relief of Minas Tirith game - catch them at GB23. Should you want to buy a copy of Midgard, both Gripping Beast (TD33) and Caliver Books (TD31) will be carrying the rules.
#spreadthelard #nerdlings #miniatures #wargaming #midgardheroicbattles #lordoftherings

26.02.2026 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to Hammerhead with all kinds of Midgard Heroic Battles stuff going on. We’ll be showcasing the forthcoming Chronicles of Midgard supplement on GB26 as well as running a new scenario featuring King Alfred and the Vikings.
#spreadthelard #nerdlings #miniatures #wargaming

26.02.2026 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Midgard: Saxons v. Vikings James came over to playtest his scenario for Hammerhead (which is on this Saturday). The scenario is one in that appears in his forthcoming ...

A game of Midgard with @mogsymakes.bsky.social
Testing the game that you, yes *you*, can play at Hammerhead on Saturday (and previewing the forthcoming Chronicles of Midgard supplement).
#Midgard #SpreadTheLard #Vikings #Saxons #Nerdlings #Wargames
tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2026/02/midg...

24.02.2026 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Filming today with Richard Clarke for Chronicles of Midgard, the forthcoming supplement for Midgard Heroic Battles. Plenty of Viking action plus a good chat about what’s in the new book, and a useful practice for Hammerhead Show at the weekend. #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #nerdlings

23.02.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More 28mm Tlingit from Eureka Miniatures, hopefully scheduled for release in March. Here we see the shaman and some warriors painted by me in front of a Jon Hodgson Backdrop - definitely out to get someone! #wargaming #miniatures #nerdlings

20.02.2026 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The commercial licenses are very reasonable for what they are. As a part time creator with some published work and shots in magazines etc, it’s been well worth my while to buy a license for each book that I use so I know that I’m covered and that some funds are going back to the artist.

20.02.2026 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cracking photo! Do I detect a Jon Hodgson Backdrop?

19.02.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mogsymakes Crafts New Dark Age Viking & Saxon Banners – OnTableTop – Home of Beasts of War Β» Mogsymakes Crafts New Dark Age Viking & Saxon Banners

Many thanks to On Tabletop for featuring my little venture with hand painted Viking & Saxon banners!

www.beastsofwar.com/news/mogsyma...

18.02.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also worth getting submission guidelines from the editors as well.

18.02.2026 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. My notebooks are filled with scenarios, and I get several published a year in various magazines. Not for 40k admittedly, but I’m always interested in narrative over pick up games.

17.02.2026 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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As a break from Vikings, here’s some of the new Eureka Miniatures 28mm Tlingit that are due out in March. Lovely clean castings and a joy to paint. #miniatures #wargaming #nerdlings

17.02.2026 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The game will be appearing at Hammerhead (Newark Showground, UK) on February 28th along with a preview of the campaign system appearing in the forthcoming Chronicles of Midgard supplement for Midgard Heroic Battles.

#miniatures #nerdlings #spreadthelard #wargaming

16.02.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1