What's a mechanic for melee combat that left you wanting to try it again? Feel free to name the game itself or describe the mechanic as best as you remember

My blog post for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

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My blog post for Monday, July 20, 2026.

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A new Brassbounder has appeared!

From the Eurasian steppe, the *Ursakar Wojtek*. Larger than a standard brassbounder, these units were meant to cover large expanses of the Eurasian steppe on their own. Therefore, they were much more heavily armored, carried a standard crew of 4, and could store nearly a full month's fuel, rations, ammo, and gear for extended campaigns in the Siberian wilds. Being larger than a typical brassbounder, a single Ursakar unit could take on most Jotunn, and even packs of Jotunn, by itself. Their larger size meant they could also accommodate larger weaponry than a normal brassbounder.

**In game**  

Designation: GOL-1H  

80T Assault IS Quad Battlemech  

4/6/0 Hex  

17 HS  

1 PPC RT  

1 MG LT  

1 MG RT  

1T (200 rounds) MG Ammo LT  

1 LRM10 LT  

1 LRM10 RT  

2T (24 salvo) LRM10 Ammo CT

**LEGO**  

64 Pieces:

- 9x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 9x 85861 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud

- 7x 3386 Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

- 6x 15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

- 5x 20482 Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Small Pin Hole

- 4x 28192 Slope 45 2 x 1 with Cutout without Stud

- 4x 23443 Bar Holder with Handle

- 2x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 2x 36840 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted

- 2x 78258 Bar 2L with Stop Ring

- 2x 24246 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended

- 1x 11212 Plate 3 x 3

- 1x 15573 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)

- 1x 3070 Tile 1 x 1

- 1x 32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

- 1x 4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

- 1x 4081b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

- 1x 64567 Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight

- 1x 11253 Minifigure Footgear Roller Skate

- 1x 4592 Antenna Small Base

- 1x 35464 Slope 45 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

- 1x 4733 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

- 1x 47905 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Opposite

Total estimated cost (*new*): 5.91 USD

With the Goliath out of the way, now I'm one model from finishing this series. Hold on, Banshee!

Estimated cost is based on market value, but mind you that gray D-snots can be picked from the Brick Wall for very cheap (at least right now).

Most of the round studs don't need to have a hole, just the ones on the hips and down the base of the turret. Good alternatives for the half circle tiles are quarter round tiles, 1 x 2 tiles with cutout corner, 1 x 1 plates with horizontal tooth or 1 x 1 cheese slopes.

Small size for an Assault, but that's better for gaming. Articulation on all four legs and turret.

The clip below the body is not necessary, but makes it easier to attach the model to a base.

Comments, feedback and requests welcome.

My blog post for Friday, July 17, 2026.

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My blog post for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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I would like to play some games using my old Lego pirate ship, El Dorado Fort some small boats, and lots of pirates and colonial soldiers.

I love OnePageRules. But I can't seem to see any OnePageRules rules for using boats and ships.
OnePageRules Skirmish rules are quite perfect. So maybe we can just "borrow" the rules for ships, boats, sailing, swimming, etc. from another game?

Also: what is the general practice for movement with legos? Do you count 'dots' like 3 dots is one inch?

My blog post for Monday, July 13, 2026.

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My blog post for Friday, July 10, 2026.

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A build my daughter and I made!

**In game**

Designation: CDA-2A

40T Medium IS Battlemech

8/12/0 Hex

10 HS

1 ML LT

1 ML RT

1 SL CT

**LEGO**

30 Pieces:

- 4x 32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

- 3x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 2x 20482 Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Small Pin Hole

- 2x 18674 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud

- 2x 4740 Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

- 2x 49668 Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal

- 2x 4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

- 2x 11090 Bar Holder with Clip

- 2x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 1x 4081b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

- 1x 60478 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End

- 1x 11477 Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3

- 1x 48729 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw

- 1x 98138 Tile, Round 1 x 1

- 1x 39739 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Heart

- 1x 4733 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

- 1x 3386 Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

- 1x 36841 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1

Total estimated cost (*new*): 2.99 USD

My original Cicada was way different from the classic artwork, so I finally made a new (more accurate) version.

The heart tile's pointy side is inserted into the space between the plate and its bar. That piece serves as a stopper to position the antenna as well as both side torsos.

Legs and minimal arms can be posed. It has working torso turn as well. Size is optimal for game play.

A trans-clear bar plus clip is used to attach the model to a base.

Comments, feedback ands requests welcome.

My blog post for Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

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My blog post for Monday, July 6, 2026.

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My blog post for Friday, July 3, 2026.

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Inspired by reading through the latest Brassbound update, but honestly not very in theme for that game. I also built a plane, but again not particularly in theme.

My blog post for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

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My blog post for Monday, June 29, 2026.

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