# \[Archive\] Off-Topic Discussion

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## [About the \[Archive\] Off-Topic Discussion category](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/about-the-archive-off-topic-discussion-category/5530)

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**Author:** [@MichaelX](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/MichaelX)\
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Discuss anything else.

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## [\[Archive\] Slave Hunting on the Pontic Steppe](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-slave-hunting-on-the-pontic-steppe/23081)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2018 06:25 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-slave-hunting-on-the-pontic-steppe/23081 "2018-01-17T06:25:03Z")

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Admiral: Background: Slavery was an ancient institution which was originally universal to all settled human cultures across the world with high enough population levels. One could be made a slave through debts, or trick…

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## [\[Archive\] Illustrations of the Industrial Revolution (2017 Image Salvage)](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-illustrations-of-the-industrial-revolution-2017-image-salvage/22962)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2017 02:46 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-illustrations-of-the-industrial-revolution-2017-image-salvage/22962 "2017-09-25T02:46:29Z")

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Admiral: \[align=center\]\[/align\] Industrial revolution machinery and hardship is a strong source of inspiration for the ingeniously demented Chaos Dwarfs, those great mechanics, slavers, madmen and visonaries alike. As …

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## [\[Archive\] Info transport suit case(1)](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-info-transport-suit-case-1/22281)

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**Author:** [@Loidrial](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Loidrial)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2016 01:48 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-info-transport-suit-case-1/22281 "2016-06-18T01:48:43Z")

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Loidrial: Easy question pals, i have an old GW suitcase for store my models but is filled with my old skaven and i have no place where to put them, so i need another one for transport my dwarves. Considering the fact …

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## [\[Archive\] And this is how I work](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-and-this-is-how-i-work/21167)

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**Author:** [@Loidrial](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Loidrial)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [26 February 2015 08:18 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-and-this-is-how-i-work/21167 "2015-02-26T08:18:26Z")

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Loidrial: Lots of numbers, pc stuff, and dwarves.

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## [\[Archive\] Warcraft Expansion Concept](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-warcraft-expansion-concept/21150)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2015 08:13 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-warcraft-expansion-concept/21150 "2015-02-24T08:13:27Z")

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Admiral: Since childhood, I’ve always had an eye open for Blizzard’s computer games and the stories they tell. Some of them are amazingly well-wrought. Though I don’t play World of Warcraft since it takes too much time …

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## [\[Archive\] Actual Honest to god FW IG w FG at a good price](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-actual-honest-to-god-fw-ig-w-fg-at-a-good-price/18737)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2013 03:35 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-actual-honest-to-god-fw-ig-w-fg-at-a-good-price/18737 "2013-05-06T03:35:18Z")

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Gunnerson: So I would have to buy all of them x30 +3 sets of command +a skullcracker $300 usd. I am running 5th ed GWs and Blunderbus and warmachines, but I am ordering a Pain Train from FW and I am using the Renders …

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## [\[Archive\] Election excitment?](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-election-excitment/17866)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2012 02:46 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-election-excitment/17866 "2012-11-07T02:46:07Z")

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Time of Madness: Anyone watching the election coverage with interest? Whenever the US has an election it feels like Canada is having the election. There seems to be more buzz up here then when we have our own elections. …

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## [\[Archive\] Cthulhu slann thread somewhere in this site?](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-cthulhu-slann-thread-somewhere-in-this-site/17445)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2012 05:28 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-cthulhu-slann-thread-somewhere-in-this-site/17445 "2012-09-07T05:28:50Z")

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Samanos: Sorry if this is not the right place to ask the question but some time ago i saw a thread where one of the members here had made Cthulhu - inspired lizardmen army (a slann at least do not remeber if it went fur…

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## [\[Archive\] Moscal General on War Bull](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-moscal-general-on-war-bull/17274)

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**Author:** [@RichardC1967](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/RichardC1967)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2012 10:00 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-moscal-general-on-war-bull/17274 "2012-07-27T10:00:35Z")

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RichardC1967: I have an opportunity to get this model at a good price…my question is, Is it worth getting for my CD army.What I mean by that is, since the only character that can ride it is a sorcerer prophet, and a Tau…

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## [\[Archive\] miniatures website](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-miniatures-website/17201)

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**Author:** [@RichardC1967](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/RichardC1967)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2012 04:36 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-miniatures-website/17201 "2012-07-15T04:36:43Z")

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RichardC1967: not sure if anyone is familiar with these guys, but check out the miniatures section http://www.dwarftales.com/

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## [\[Archive\] New LOTR

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2012 10:43 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-new-lotr-this-message-was-automatically-appended-because-it-was-too-short/15987 "2012-01-28T10:43:13Z")

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theforgefather: have you seen the new lord of the rings stuff that they have revealed? they have made smaller infantry packs for 13.50, but less for your money. i would a hyperlink but i dont know how. there are new E…

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## [\[Archive\] Warhammer Online(4)](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-warhammer-online-4/15740)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2011 11:45 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-warhammer-online-4/15740 "2011-12-13T11:45:26Z")

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LumpinCroop: Anyone still playing Warhammer Online or have you folks given up on it?

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## [\[Archive\] Brush Slave - Topic Suggestions](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-brush-slave-topic-suggestions/14767)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2011 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-brush-slave-topic-suggestions/14767 "2011-06-17T10:03:34Z")

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G.2: Hello All Here is a starting list for topic/themes for the “Brush Slave” competition, which was started by Clam. To add your topic, just reply to last comment in this tread, and add your contribution to the list. …

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## [\[Archive\] What are the CD ranks?](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-what-are-the-cd-ranks/13319)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2010 06:21 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-what-are-the-cd-ranks/13319 "2010-07-18T06:21:05Z")

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Joshmohr: Can any admin tell me how many post’s gets you a certain rank? For example, if 100 is Warrior, and 400 is Sorcerer. Is there such a list of the chaos dwarf ranks? Many thanks.

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## [\[Archive\] Happy Birthday Khunag (26), Tallhat (25)](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-happy-birthday-khunag-26-tallhat-25/12844)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 April 2010 07:06 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-happy-birthday-khunag-26-tallhat-25/12844 "2010-04-14T07:06:11Z")

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Tarrakk Blackhand: Hope it goes well for you all!:cheers

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## [\[Archive\] the "Who are you?" photo thread](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-the-who-are-you-photo-thread/9597)

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**Author:** [@tjub](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/tjub)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2010 02:15 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-the-who-are-you-photo-thread/9597 "2010-01-04T02:15:21Z")

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tjub: Just read the “How tall are you?” thread, which is a bit odd I must say… :slight\_smile: But I got thinking who are the people behind the avatars, just out of curiosity! Guess I have to start with my self… M…

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## [\[Archive\] Happy Birthday Kera](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-happy-birthday-kera/11201)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2009 02:23 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-happy-birthday-kera/11201 "2009-07-16T02:23:26Z")

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BilboBaggins: Yes, it’s our favorite Pirate Queens birthday today. Happy Birthday my Queen. Now see what was given to her. Kera’s Pirate Army Book for Warhammer.

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## [\[Archive\] Forum Resurrection Advice](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-forum-resurrection-advice/23833)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2021 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-forum-resurrection-advice/23833 "2021-07-05T12:09:56Z")

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Admiral: The reason old forums are dying is because of their lack of easy direct image upload. This is a great pity, because forums with their rational layout and archive mode are vastly superior to social media with t…

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## [\[Archive\] Show your snow sculptures!](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-show-your-snow-sculptures/19726)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2021 12:38 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-show-your-snow-sculptures/19726 "2021-01-19T12:38:11Z")

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Admiral: A place for any wacky snow sculptures you might conjure in the biting cold of wintertime. To start off, here’s mine from this year. I stopped before doing details because thaw set in. Now it’s melting fast:

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## [\[Archive\] Just for fun(1)](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-just-for-fun-1/23811)

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**Author:** [@TOTOleHero](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/TOTOleHero)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2020 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-just-for-fun-1/23811 "2020-05-26T08:52:07Z")

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TOTOleHero: Made by TOTOleHero :slight\_smile: CC-BY-NC

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## [\[Archive\] Homemade Post-Apocalyptic L.A.R.P. Equipment](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-homemade-post-apocalyptic-l-a-r-p-equipment/20484)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [23 April 2020 08:04 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-homemade-post-apocalyptic-l-a-r-p-equipment/20484 "2020-04-23T08:04:14Z")

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Admiral: When I gave a buddy of mine some left-over wall paint I wasn’t sure where it would all end. It resulted in the finishing touches for this equipment which he crafted for a recent Swedish post-apocalyptic LARP. I…

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## [\[Archive\] Neo-Assyrian Army & Empire](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-neo-assyrian-army-empire/23808)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 April 2020 02:29 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-neo-assyrian-army-empire/23808 "2020-04-14T02:29:31Z")

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Admiral: The following is a brief overview of the Neo-Assyrian empire and its army. Almost all links below are good video links, which are well worth the watch. Geography The alluvial plain of Mesopotamia (also arch…

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## [\[Archive\] about the efiggy of hashut](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-about-the-efiggy-of-hashut/23803)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 06:38 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-about-the-efiggy-of-hashut/23803 "2020-03-31T06:38:06Z")

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khidr: Hello, today i have a new question. In the chaos dwarf magazine, item called effigy of hashut exist. I want to make it, but what color it is? Red(like a hot-glowing statue of hahsut) or black(as the darknes…

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## [\[Archive\] Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-merry-christmas-and-happy-hanukkah/23764)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 February 2020 03:56 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-merry-christmas-and-happy-hanukkah/23764 "2020-02-06T03:56:05Z")

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Admiral: Cheers folks, and enjoy this season. God jul! :hat off Next year have something big in line for CDO’s future. Will probably start rolling after a few months. Stay tuned!

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## [\[Archive\] Photobucket down again](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-photobucket-down-again/23230)

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**Author:** [@Malorndk](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Malorndk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2020 06:14 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-photobucket-down-again/23230 "2020-01-22T06:14:48Z")

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Malorndk: I’m happy to say that photobucket has reverted their pay policy and restored most of their old 3rd party content for free. This means most of the dead threads on CDO can be enjoyed once again, without moderato…

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## [\[Archive\] The real life Sorcerer�?Ts Curse](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-the-real-life-sorcerer-ts-curse/23713)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_of\_Uzkulak](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Lord_of_Uzkulak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2020 04:19 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-the-real-life-sorcerer-ts-curse/23713 "2020-01-22T04:19:59Z")

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Dînadan: Just come across this video on YouTube: The People Who Slowly Turn to Bone - YouTube It�?Ts not directly related to Chaos Dwarfs, but the similarity to the Sorcerer�?Ts Curse means it�?Ts probably worth post…

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## [\[Archive\] GW is hiring a Background Writer](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-gw-is-hiring-a-background-writer/23776)

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**Author:** [@tjub](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/tjub)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 January 2020 05:58 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-gw-is-hiring-a-background-writer/23776 "2020-01-15T05:58:16Z")

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tjub: Thought this might be of interest to some of the talented people around here? Admiral, Tommy etc? :hat off https://jobs.games-workshop.com/search-and-apply/background-writer?fbclid=IwAR3Tt593EPpW4g\_s3sVWOw6Z8SPpX…

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## [\[Archive\] Article on Games Workshop's success by Ian Sturrock](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-article-on-games-workshops-success-by-ian-sturrock/23773)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2020 02:31 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-article-on-games-workshops-success-by-ian-sturrock/23773 "2020-01-13T02:31:38Z")

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Admiral: Ian Sturrock, Senior Lecturer in Game Design and Games Studies at Teeside University, has written a concise article for The Conversation on the success of Games Workshop as a company. It’s an easy read. This ar…

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## [\[Archive\] Philonides of Tarentum](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-philonides-of-tarentum/23140)

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**Author:** [@Admiral](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Admiral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2019 06:17 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-philonides-of-tarentum/23140 "2019-11-23T06:17:38Z")

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Admiral: King Pyrrhus of Epirus (318-272 B.C.) wrote himself into common speech by winning such costly battles against the Romans in southern Italy that the term Pyrrhic victory was coined after him: “One more victory l…

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