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If miniatures are the heart of a wargame, then for me, terrain is the soul. It shapes the battlefield, sets the mood, and determines how stories play out through movement, positioning, and line of sight. For Warring Clans, my Sengoku Jidai project, powered by The Barons' War ruleset, terrain isn't just an afterthought—it's a fundamental part of the experience.

For me, in every wargame, the miniatures are what bring the story to life. They're the heart of the battlefield, the characters in every clash, and the lens through which we connect to the history we're recreating. So, when it came time to choose the 28mm miniatures for Warring Clans, I wanted to get it just right. And yes, it turns out this decision wasn't as straightforward as I first imagined..

Every so often, a hobby idea takes hold that’s just too exciting to ignore. It creeps into your thoughts at odd hours, sparks spontaneous Google searches, and suddenly your browser is full of tabs you swear you'll get back to later. Well, one of those ideas has officially taken root—and I’m turning it into a full-blown hobby project.

Great news, Barons! If you’ve been holding off on slicing up your quick reference guide from the starter box, worry no more. I’ve got you covered.

With the release of The Barons' War Second Edition, we've refined a game that many of you love—streamlining, clarifying, and tightening the rules to make gameplay faster, cleaner, and more tactical without losing the heart of what made it great. This isn't a reimagining. This is The Barons' War—just better. Whether you're a long-time veteran or just getting into medieval skirmishing, here's an overview of what's changed and why.

For The Barons' War: Fantasy Skirmish game, I've revisited the rules for Commanders and Command Groups in combat. These rules are currently in place as we prepare to lay out the fantasy compendium. I'm keen to hear what players of The Barons' War think.

Have you ever wondered what medieval soldiers actually wore? The First Barons' War period (1215-1217) predates the widespread use of uniforms in warfare. While heraldry was emerging, it wasn't yet codified, and the concept of livery (distinctive clothing worn by retainers) wasn't yet established. With no single answer to how soldiers dressed, it offers exciting freedom for painters like yourself.

Paul Hicks (sculptor) and me (game writer) are excited to announce our latest project to realise a new range of 28mm fantasy miniatures created for collectors and hobbyists of traditionally sculpted, white metal miniatures.

Shooting, or Ranged Attacks, in The Barons War game is the most popular topic I receive feedback on. I agree that it can be potent in-game, as I believe it historically was.

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You can apply the modifiers shared here to any of The Barons' War warrior profiles to create a fantasy version. It will enable you to take most (<~my inserted caveat ) of the profiles from The Barons' War: A Medieval Skirmish Game and change them to work for one of the initial four fantasy factions - Human, Orc, Elf and Dwarf.

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new website and blog. This project has been a long-held aspiration, and I'm delighted to finally make it a reality with a lot of expert help from Dan Hoye. It culminates my passions, experiences, and desire to connect, providing a platform to share my thoughts, ideas, and creativity.