War-gaming is already a costly and time-consuming hobby so many hobbyists simply focus on the miniatures or the tactical challenge. The rest is often put on a far second or third place.
But let me ask you this; why do you put down lots of money for detailed models? Read more>
Keeping Grounded
“Space Marine”
I have to admit I’m cautiously optimistic about the new 40K edition after hearing about some of the rules changes. Read more >
Making your own smoke plumes
When starting out with my warmachine dwarves I wanted to try out some new painting and conversion tricks to add to my repertoir. When I think steampunk I immediately think about big bellowing smoke coming from engines. Read more >
What are you basing that on?!
Miniature basing; a part of miniature painting that is often overlooked or neglected.
Of course there are many approaches for basing and many effects you want or can achieve. Read more >
Warmachine: Heavy Metal Rhulic Rules!
When Warmachine just came out I decided to dip my toes in this new game.
There wasn’t much choice at the time and none of the factions really took my fancy.
But as long as I’ve been a wargamer I’ve also been a dwarf fan so the choice was easy when the Mercenary Rhulic starter box came out. A bit light on the beards perhaps… but at least original.
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Warhammer 40K: Grim, Grimmer, Grimst
In my humble opinion the Warhammer 40K setting is up there with great sci-fi settings like Dune and Star Wars. It might not be so well known by the larger public and full of silly references and humorous nods but at it’s core it’s a very well written setting with some very original approaches. Read more >
Warhammer: In Formation!
Warhammer has a special place in my heart. It was the first miniature wargame I ever played.
My very first painted models were fantasy models. That kinda sticks with you.
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Why I don’t like Age of Sigmar
Before I start I want to make clear that I don’t like Age of Sigmar (AoS) simply because they changed the old and familiar Warhammer I was comfortable with. Far from it.
I agree that Warhammer needed a change and a big one at that. It needed a new strategy to attract new players.
No doubt about it… Read more >
Old addiction, new beginning
It’s a weird time to start a wargaming blog for me…or it’s the perfect time!
After 20 years in this hobby I’ve been in a hobby slump for the last year or so.
I still paint occasionally but haven’t really played in a looong time.
Simple reason really; being burnt out on Games Workshop (GW) games.
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