If you’ve noticed a surge of cardboard activity lately… you’re not wrong. We finally breached the Iron Ring after a long siege of patience. We pushed counters live with Doug on Vassal. Momentum in Combat Commander is being chased like it’s a playoff run. We are prepping fresh Empire of the Sun content. The table has been BUSY. Apparently I decided sleep was optional and dice rolling was mandatory. Whether it’s operational warfare or extra innings drama, the mission remains the same. Roll boldly. Narrate confidently. Pretend every plan was intentional. Buckle up, this campaign (and season) is just getting started.

Operation Store Credit: Securing Against the Iron Ring

There are moments in life when destiny calls… and sometimes it calls through your wishlist notification. That’s exactly what happened. Against the Iron Ring from VUCA Simulations finally drifted into my orbit. It was at a price that didn’t need strategic-level budget reallocation. I’ve been stalking that title with the patience of a medieval siege commander. I watched and waited. I pretended I wasn’t checking it “just to see.” Then boom. Affordable. Sitting in my wishlist like it had been planning this ambush the whole time. Add in a pocketful of store credit. As we all know, store credit is basically free money in wargamer math. The stars didn’t just align, they conducted a full operational offensive. And just like that, another VUCA masterpiece marched into my collection. No regrets. Only counters.

Allies Advance! Turn 2 Showdown on Vassal

Turn 2 is officially in the books, and let me tell you… things escalated quickly. I jumped onto Vassal with Doug from Battlefield Banter. What started as a “measured Allied advance” turned into a full-on “let’s see what happens if we push here” moment. The Allies decided that sitting politely wasn’t in the operational plan. They gave a little shove. This action had both of us leaning into our screens like armchair generals trying to will the dice into compliance. And the best part? We did it all live on YouTube, every move, every hesitation, every dramatic pause before a combat roll. If you enjoy wargaming tension and friendly banter, check out the replay. It includes at least one moment where we questioned our life choices.

Riding the Momentum: Combat Commander Tonight, Empire of the Sun on Deck

Tonight the cardboard battlefield heats up again. I dive into my monthly Combat Commander Ladder game. Here’s the twist: I’m coming off a rare victory. Yes, rare. The kind you document for historical archives. So now the real question arises: Was that win the start of a dominant campaign? Or was it just a statistical anomaly? Momentum is a funny thing in wargaming. One minute you’re a tactical genius. The next you’re wondering why you advanced into open ground. Either way, we’re rolling forward. On top of that, I’ll be recording an Empire of the Sun video and possibly squeezing in even more content. The dice are hot. The counters are stacked. The caffeine is ready. Make sure you check back often. You never know what front will open next.

Game On: Bald Guy Sports Games Is Live

I’m officially launching a brand-new channel dedicated entirely to tabletop sports gaming — BaldGuySportsGames! I made the decision to split this off because I didn’t want to mix wargames with sports replays. Both deserve their own spotlight, their own audience, and their own energy. The cardboard battlefield is one arena. The ballpark is another. It just made sense to give sports gaming its own home. On this channel you’ll find full replays. There are live streams and season projects. You’ll also enjoy laid-back sports talk centered around the dice and the drama they create. If you love charts, stats, and clutch rolls deciding championships, this is your place. Head over to YouTube and check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@baldguysportsgames and get in early. We’re kicking off something special.

At the end of the day, this is what it’s all about. Great games and good company. Dramatic dice and just enough chaos to keep it interesting. We’re storming fortified positions. We debate tactical blunders live on YouTube. We also launch a brand-new sports replay channel because I couldn’t resist more charts and stats. It’s all part of the adventure. Thanks for riding along on this ever-expanding cardboard journey. Keep checking back, keep rolling dice, and remember: momentum is real… right up until the next combat draw.