Scent of a Gamer

From the computer to the tabletop, this is all about games. Updated each week-end.

Thunderhawk Gunship crash lands in Warhammer 40,000

There’s a new Thunderhawk Gunship set coming out for Warhammer 40,000. However, Ultramar, we have a problem: The crashed THunderhawk Gunship is a terrain set which comes in four pieces, … Continue reading

September 6, 2026 · Leave a comment

Warhammer World: The Crimson Fists

One display at Warhammer World features the Crimson Fists chapter of space marines: They are in their usual situation of being surrounded and determined to fight to the last. This … Continue reading

September 5, 2026 · Leave a comment

Warhammer World: Chaos Musters

Chaos Musters is among the oldest dioramas at Warhammer World. One of the secrets to its longevity is that the staff refresh the display with new Nurgle models as they … Continue reading

August 30, 2026 · Leave a comment

Warhammer World: The Bretonnian Siege

One of the Old World displays at Warhammer World shows a Bretonnian castle under siege by the forces of Khemri. Undoubtedly made to support the original release edition of the … Continue reading

August 29, 2026 · Leave a comment

Rohan at Warhammer World

A couple of the displays at Warhammer World feature Rohan from The Lord of the Rings. The first display was located inside the door and so I didn’t need to … Continue reading

August 23, 2026 · 2 Comments

Warhammer World: Retreat from Kitzu VII

This Warhammer World diorama features a doomed mission of the Raven Guard to the planet of Kitzu VII. The scene shows the space marines on the verge of being overwhelmed, … Continue reading

August 22, 2026 · 2 Comments

Warhammer World: Warhammer Quest, new and old

The classic Warhammer Quest diorama from Mike McVey remains my favourite Games Workshop display. Yes, even with the larger newer displays impressing me. I saw the classic Quest diorama during … Continue reading

August 16, 2026 · Leave a comment

The Secret of Weepstone

I like a retro RPG, and this one has escaped my notice for too long. No longer! The Secret of Weepstone is a RPG animated in a hand drawn style … Continue reading

August 15, 2026 · Leave a comment

Blind Boxes reach Age of Sigmar

Blind Boxes seem to be today’s growth story. If your shops are anything like those near me, blind boxes of one type or another are occupying more and more shelf … Continue reading

August 9, 2026 · 2 Comments

Warhammer World: Siege of the Craw

Siege of the Craw is an Age of Sigmar diorama featuring the forces of Order in battle against the forces of Destruction: Chaotic battleines form and within the diorama are … Continue reading

August 8, 2026 · Leave a comment

The Guild movie on Kickstarter

The web show The Guild is coming back – this time in movie form. It’s been a long while since the last episode of the show aired, but a Kickstarter … Continue reading

August 2, 2026 · Leave a comment

Warhammer World revisited

I last visited Warhammer World in 2017, and this year I was able to return. Plenty has changed in the almost 10 years since I was last there, however my … Continue reading

August 1, 2026 · Leave a comment

Restarting with painting

After a long break, I feel ready to restart my painting hobby, in a different way. No more painting armies, or even painting for game systems or painting the contents … Continue reading

July 25, 2026 · 6 Comments

Creative block, ennui, or…?

In any creative endeavour, there comes a time when you just can’t get motivated to start. Sometimes it’s a new project you can’t bring yourself to start. Other times something … Continue reading

July 18, 2026 · 6 Comments

The Shattered and the Soulless review

The Shattered and the Soulless is a compendium of two unnumbered books from the Siege of Terra series. Both books were authored by Graham McNeill, and each continues one of … Continue reading

July 11, 2026 · Leave a comment

Vantage multiplayer review

This is a follow on from my original Vantage single player review. In summary: Vantage is easier with your friends. Vantage presents the player with a series of mysteries and … Continue reading

July 4, 2026 · Leave a comment

Bob Harris interview with Jordan Sorcery

I have an interesting relationship with Talisman the board game. On one hand, it’s not the most sophisticated or well-designed board game. It’s roll-and-move, essentially Monopoly with dragons. It brings … Continue reading

June 27, 2026 · 2 Comments

Era of Ruin review

Era of Ruin is a Siege of Terra anthology. The stories are set either during the siege or in its immediate aftermath. If you are already full to the brim … Continue reading

June 20, 2026 · Leave a comment

Homebrew Space Marine chapters with Arbitor Ian

A name, a colour scheme, and a symbol. These are the three minimum requirements for a new Space Marine chapter. But you can do so muc hmore, as covered in … Continue reading

June 13, 2026 · 1 Comment

Plastic Blood Bowl pitch

The thick card Blood Bowl pitches that come in the core game boxes from Games Workshop have good durability. I still have my 1993 game board, even if it is … Continue reading

June 6, 2026 · Leave a comment
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