<![CDATA[MANX GAMING SOLUTIONS | WARGAME & RPG RESOURCES - MGS Wargaming & RPG Blog]]>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:54:16 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[RAMSEY DICE PIRATES MEETING]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:54:42 GMThttps://www.manxgamingsolutions.com/mgs-wargaming--rpg-blog/ramsey-dice-pirates-meeting
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THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2026
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Event by Ramsey Dice Pirates
Quayle’s Hall, Albert Street, Ramsey
Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook
An opportunity to try out the latest tabletop board games, war games and roleplaying games, or just relax and build or paint your latest modelling project.

Ramsey Dice Pirates meet every Thursday evening and often Saturdays at the usual location. A friendly, utterly sane bunch of gamers who will welcome you with open alms.
]]><![CDATA[Irregular miniatures]]>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:26:14 GMThttps://www.manxgamingsolutions.com/mgs-wargaming--rpg-blog/irregular-miniaturesCLOSING DOWN - MOSTLY!
Sad news... it is worth reviewing their site for all those half-hidden gems be they be their excellent 10mm range or 15mm or 20mm. Update: 10mm moving to 2mmand6mm site. 

if for no other reason than you can start or finish a collection in such areas as:
In 20mm scale
  • The Indian Mutiny
  • Garibauldi in Italy
  • Plains Wars (Native Americans)
  • Franco & Austro-Prussian Wars
  • Spanish Civil War
In 15mm scale
  • Kingdom of Benin
  • Moghul Indian & Persian
  • Hungarian Uprising
  • Armies of the Caucasus
  • the Russo-Japanese War
In 10mm scale
  • great modern set of figures that you might just wish you'd bought - clean, well-defined and modern styles from Ancients to Medieval Chinese to Bush Wars.
  • The 10mm may go to the separate 2mmand6mm website in due course.
Their 28mm (25mm) range is worth a look especially if you need a Totem Pole or a Mohican-crewed canoe or siege equipment.
  • Irregular closes on March 25th. Update: new last order date is March 1st 2026.
You can find them here
]]><![CDATA[BURGUNDIAN WARS SCENARIOS]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:20:12 GMThttps://www.manxgamingsolutions.com/mgs-wargaming--rpg-blog/burgundian-wars-scenariosOur Latest SCENARIO Generator
We have been working on several projects and have finally fixed our Burgundian Wars Scenario Generator. This has required not only quite a lot of fixes but also quite a lot of detailed research. 

I am sure that we will tweak it some more but in the meantime it is ready with the scenario designer having considerable latitude. The generator is not rules specific but does have a moral rating for each unit or formation.

Orders of battle and Scenario details can be printed off directly from this site.

Without more ado you can find the generator by clicking here
]]><![CDATA[THE PRUSSIAN WARGAME]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:50:19 GMThttps://www.manxgamingsolutions.com/mgs-wargaming--rpg-blog/the-prussian-wargameKriegsspiel Resources: Where to Start, What to Buy, and How to Play
Kriegsspiel, the original professional wargame developed by the Prussian military in the 19th century, has made a remarkable comeback among hobby wargamers and history buffs. Whether you're a newcomer curious about the umpired style of play or a seasoned veteran looking to refine your games, there's never been a better time to dive into the world of Kriegsspiel.
Here’s a quick guide to essential Kriegsspiel resources – from rules and maps to blocks, dice, and online communities.

📚 Core Rules & Variants
  • Original 1824 Rules (von Reisswitz)
    These are now translated and available online through various historical wargaming sites. They're fascinating but complex. Best for purists.
  • The 1862 Version (Meckel's variant)
    More streamlined and common among today’s Kriegsspielers. Copies and summaries are available via Kriegsspiel.org.uk and other resources.
  • Modern Adaptations
    Groups like the International Kriegsspiel Society and TooFatLardies offer simplified or adapted versions for easier play. These retain the spirit of original umpired play but work well for Zoom or tabletop sessions alike. They also do a few maps. 

🧱 Blocks & Game Equipment         👉 www.commandpostgames.com

An interesting game option where dice are purely a randomising factor and don't run the game through "good luck" or the more usual "bad luck".
]]><![CDATA[A TEMPORARY LOSS OF BLOGS]]>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:36:53 GMThttps://www.manxgamingsolutions.com/mgs-wargaming--rpg-blog/a-temporary-loss-of-blogswell this is embaRrassing
We had to copy our site to make costs more manageable at it seems our blogs didn't transfer. Bless!

Whilst the distinctly average people at Weebly who host this site were of no help in us saving $59USD a month, so I guess it is up to us to fix it in the coming week. 

Loads of other news including our first set of published rules - these are what is called "Living Rules" and by that we mean we after looking for your participation in making them better - though we think they are ok (but we also know that we might be wrong). 
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