Wow, a few things popped up just recently that made me jump up and down like a little kid and sad like a whimpering puppy at the same time.
First, Games Workshop recently announced that they will release Space Hulk, an old board game I remember fondly as a kid. As soon as a I saw the pictures of the gorgeous minis and board tiles I was ready to add it my basket. That quickly came to a halt when I saw the price tag of $99!!! Ouch!
Second came from Sony. Sony is finally releasing a new slim version(smaller, less noise, and less power consumption) of the PS3 with a bigger hard drive(from 80gb to 120gb). They also dropped the price to $299. While that is extremely sexy to me it's still a fairly big chunk of moolah. I would still have to pick up a game and/or a couple Bluerays on top of that.
Finally, Warseer posted new pics of the upcoming new Skaven Clanrat minis slated for later this year and they are awesome unfortunately. I was hoping they wouldn't make any new Clanrats as I already have 3 units of 30 clanrats and another unit of 30 in the works. More new Skaven minis are coming and if they look just as good as the new Clanrats I really don't know what I'm going to do. Hmmm, there is a plasma bank near my work...
As much as I loved Space Hulk back in the day, $100 for a board game is just way too rich for my blood. For me it was the easy yet fun rules that made this game rock. The enriched 40k theme was secondary. I could just very well just pick up an old copy of the game or even make one from scratch from the resources online. Incursion by Grindhouse games has a similar rules to Space Hulk but with a Weird War theme and their stuff- aside from minis- is free. Here's hoping someone I know will pick this one up.
When the first PS3s came out at $399 and $499, I plainly refused to buy one. But, I knew I was going to get the PS3 eventually. Now that they announced the price drop I may be picking one up sooner rather than later.
The new Skaven minis will also probably be a definite buy depending on the sculpts of course. I'm just hoping I won't be buying the entire new line! Curse you GW and your fluffy rats!
Ack, all of this in a span of a week. Shortly after GenCon even. I didn't go to the convention but I sure don't want to see my buddies who went. They'll start talking about more crap that I'd want to pick up. Game overload man! Game overload!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Skaven Update #12
Been awhile since I last posted anything miniature related. Rest assured I was busy painting! I've been working on a unit of jezzails for a painting contest over at Rites of War. There are great entries so do check the site out!
I originally wanted more arrows on them but I kept breaking them off by accident. Very frustrating! Eventually, I'll add more. Right now I'm just glad I finished another unit!
I originally wanted more arrows on them but I kept breaking them off by accident. Very frustrating! Eventually, I'll add more. Right now I'm just glad I finished another unit!
Friday, June 26, 2009
E3 Goodness
E3 finished a few weeks ago(a bit late yes I know) and news of future video games have already been online for people to see. I'm I a bit behind in consoles, still happily gaming on my PS2. But, after seeing some of the trailers my wanting to get a PS3 is greater than before. The only thing preventing me from jumping in is the price. I still can't justify the $400 and $500 price tag. In fact I was expecting a price drop announcement from Sony by now but no budge. Guess I'll still game on my PS2 for a little while longer. By the time Sony drops their price I'm sure all the games I want to play would already be marked down... which is quite alright by me.
Check out some of the coolest trailers from Gametrailers...
This game is not helping me keep away from buying a PS3 this moment.
Need to occupy myself. I better get back to painting!
Check out some of the coolest trailers from Gametrailers...
This game is not helping me keep away from buying a PS3 this moment.
Need to occupy myself. I better get back to painting!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Skaven Update #11
I finally finished my Aberration project over the weekend. Well pretty close to complete. After taking some pictures I noticed the mini looked rather dark. I've already sent my entry so I may have to add more highlights later. Pictures will have to come later once the competition is over.
In the meantime, here's a non-Skaven, non-GW mini I also worked this past week.
It's a Reaper CAV mini called the Chancellor.
On to the next unit!
In the meantime, here's a non-Skaven, non-GW mini I also worked this past week.
It's a Reaper CAV mini called the Chancellor.
On to the next unit!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Mini Break Update
Well I'm done with my little side project, for now. The Lupines are table top worthy and if my gaming group will play more often I'll go back and work on them some more.
I'm happy with them. They turned out pretty good I think.
Also did some doodling over the weekend. Been awhile since I put pencil to paper, felt a bit rusty. Pencil and Photoshop, 6-8 hours in a span of 2 days.
I've had this idea for quite some time and wanted to make a conversion of it. But, seeing as how I work at a snail's pace when it comes to this hobby I figure I should just draw it. Based off of the Jai alai's cesta I thought it would be cool for a Globadier to use one to lob globes with. I imagined this version of a globadier as part of a weapon team: the lobber and the globe handler. I should go back and finish the second skaven :P
C&C as always!
Now off to paint more Skaven!!!
I'm happy with them. They turned out pretty good I think.
Also did some doodling over the weekend. Been awhile since I put pencil to paper, felt a bit rusty. Pencil and Photoshop, 6-8 hours in a span of 2 days.
I've had this idea for quite some time and wanted to make a conversion of it. But, seeing as how I work at a snail's pace when it comes to this hobby I figure I should just draw it. Based off of the Jai alai's cesta I thought it would be cool for a Globadier to use one to lob globes with. I imagined this version of a globadier as part of a weapon team: the lobber and the globe handler. I should go back and finish the second skaven :P
C&C as always!
Now off to paint more Skaven!!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Mini Break
Adepticon wore me out, and I only played one tournament. A team tourney even! So, I've given myself a break from my rats and work on something else.
A few friends started playing a game called Warlord by Reaper Miniatures. It's a skirmish type game similar to GW's Mordheim. It's a nice little game and I was instantly drawn to their Lupine faction. Unfortunately, I didn't care much for their minis. My story would have stopped there but I absolutely love Rackham's Wolfen minis from their Confrontation game. It was a great excuse to pick them up and with a quick base swap- voila!
They are prepainted minis but they aren't bad actually. With maybe a little wash and highlights it'll look great I think. In the end, I did pick up the Moor Hound, my only Reaper mini in the bunch and the only real painting I'll have to do for this project. This shouldn't take me long... knock on wood.
I haven't completely taken my rats off the list though. My next step for them will be to bring them up to 1500 points. At first, I thought it'll be another big project for me. But, after taking a look at a couple mock lists it's not as bad as I thought. I have a few options...
1) add a plague monk(20)+censer(5) unit which are mostly painted
2) add a jezzail unit(7-8) that hasn't even been primed
3) add a giant rat(3 packs) unit that's half painted
4) add a rat ogre(3) unit that are done except for their packmasters
5) add a warp lightning cannon that's half done but I want to add a base to it that needs a bit of planning
Although the rat ogres are practically done, they really suck game-wise so I'm a bit reluctant adding them to my army. I can pretty much do a combination of any of them except with #1 which would use much of the 500 points.
A few friends started playing a game called Warlord by Reaper Miniatures. It's a skirmish type game similar to GW's Mordheim. It's a nice little game and I was instantly drawn to their Lupine faction. Unfortunately, I didn't care much for their minis. My story would have stopped there but I absolutely love Rackham's Wolfen minis from their Confrontation game. It was a great excuse to pick them up and with a quick base swap- voila!
They are prepainted minis but they aren't bad actually. With maybe a little wash and highlights it'll look great I think. In the end, I did pick up the Moor Hound, my only Reaper mini in the bunch and the only real painting I'll have to do for this project. This shouldn't take me long... knock on wood.
I haven't completely taken my rats off the list though. My next step for them will be to bring them up to 1500 points. At first, I thought it'll be another big project for me. But, after taking a look at a couple mock lists it's not as bad as I thought. I have a few options...
1) add a plague monk(20)+censer(5) unit which are mostly painted
2) add a jezzail unit(7-8) that hasn't even been primed
3) add a giant rat(3 packs) unit that's half painted
4) add a rat ogre(3) unit that are done except for their packmasters
5) add a warp lightning cannon that's half done but I want to add a base to it that needs a bit of planning
Although the rat ogres are practically done, they really suck game-wise so I'm a bit reluctant adding them to my army. I can pretty much do a combination of any of them except with #1 which would use much of the 500 points.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Adepticon 2009
My very first A-con is finally over and boy am I exhausted!
The first thing everyone saw was the enormous 14' Ork spaceship.
More pics here.
The line to registration was tolerable. After a half hour or so waiting in line I got my bag-o-goodies.
I was surprised by the amount of cool things you got.
Walked around the rather small vendor area. Saw some great Battlestar Galactica minis but decided not to get any.
There were a lot of cool painted armies and I wish I had taken more pictures!
On Saturday I played a Space Hulk demo. I forgot how fun and easy the game was!
The Team Tournament was on Sunday and overall it was great. It didn't start well, but as the day went on, the more I enjoyed it.
Team 'Green Legs and Sqeeks' in all its glory!
Our first game was against VC and Demons. What an evil list! It wasn't even fun. The hightlight of the game (if you can call it that) was when my slaves rolled 'snake eyes' for their break test. Talk about insanely stupid courage! First game, Lost.
Second game was against Goblins and Nurgle. Not as tough as the last game but they did have the Great Unlean One and 4 spear chukkas. Nice players though; funny too. Weirdest game of the day. Never saw so many 1s rolled on both sides. Highlight of the game would have to be my gutter runners popping up near their chukkas and wiping them out. Draw.
Third game was against Warriors of Chaos and Demons. This was probably the most enjoyable. Really nice folks from Ohio. Tough list but still not as tough as our previous opponents. Closest game of the tree too. Draw.
Final record: 0-2-1.
For more insight, check out my teammate's post of Adepticon.
Additional pics courtesy of prelude_to_war.
The first thing everyone saw was the enormous 14' Ork spaceship.
More pics here.
The line to registration was tolerable. After a half hour or so waiting in line I got my bag-o-goodies.
I was surprised by the amount of cool things you got.
Walked around the rather small vendor area. Saw some great Battlestar Galactica minis but decided not to get any.
There were a lot of cool painted armies and I wish I had taken more pictures!
On Saturday I played a Space Hulk demo. I forgot how fun and easy the game was!
The Team Tournament was on Sunday and overall it was great. It didn't start well, but as the day went on, the more I enjoyed it.
Team 'Green Legs and Sqeeks' in all its glory!
Our first game was against VC and Demons. What an evil list! It wasn't even fun. The hightlight of the game (if you can call it that) was when my slaves rolled 'snake eyes' for their break test. Talk about insanely stupid courage! First game, Lost.
Second game was against Goblins and Nurgle. Not as tough as the last game but they did have the Great Unlean One and 4 spear chukkas. Nice players though; funny too. Weirdest game of the day. Never saw so many 1s rolled on both sides. Highlight of the game would have to be my gutter runners popping up near their chukkas and wiping them out. Draw.
Third game was against Warriors of Chaos and Demons. This was probably the most enjoyable. Really nice folks from Ohio. Tough list but still not as tough as our previous opponents. Closest game of the tree too. Draw.
Final record: 0-2-1.
For more insight, check out my teammate's post of Adepticon.
Additional pics courtesy of prelude_to_war.
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