Reacting to the Episode VII trailer
If you are thinking “episode VII of what?” then this article is not for you. I have no unbiased opinions to offer on Star Wars. I was four-and-a-half years old … Continue reading
Plains of Magic: the Gathering
I have written before of how important basic lands are visually to Magic. As cards that players see most often they are important in building a sense of place and … Continue reading
Paranoia returns
Not a statement on my mental health, but rather a new Kickstarter that is sure to spread fun and joy (for given values of “fun” and “joy”) wherever the game … Continue reading
Of Gods & Mortals game report – Norse versus Norse
This was meant to be a battle report of Norse versus the Goldenscale Army, but alas it was not to be. Some poor positioing followed by one of those games … Continue reading
MtG artists: Matt Cavotta
Matt Cavotta has illustrated over 100 Magic cards across many years. One thing that struck me as I looked through the archive of cards illustrated by Matt Cavotta was the … Continue reading
Army of Wild Places – an army list for Of Gods & Mortals
From deep forests to high mountains, from deep caves to lost cities, from perilous marshes to uncharted crags comes the army of Wild Places. Wherever men fear to go, they … Continue reading
The Loot Crate effect
I covered Loot Crate a while back. At the time, I pidgeonholed this under ‘projects that do not apply to me.’ I couldn’t quite see why I would want to … Continue reading
Minion Miniatures
I really shouldn’t be idly browsing Kickstarter. I am still high and dry and almost $500 out of pocket on the debacle that is the Secret Weapon Tablescapes project. Seriously, … Continue reading
Tabletop Season 3 is coming
We wanted it… and here it is! Tabletop Season 3 is upon us, the season that was fan funded through Indiegogo. The list of games is here: Tokaido Concept Roll … Continue reading
The Goldenscale Army – an army list for Of Gods & Mortals
The goldenscale army Download this list: goldenscale army (1) The Gods No living man knows the dragons’ true names. Their attributes have, over the centuries, come to be associated with the … Continue reading
MtG Artists: Jim Murray
Jim Murray delivers cards in bright vivid colours and has illustrated many memorable cards over the years. Below are five of my favourites: Drumhunter The jungles of Naya are inhabited by … Continue reading
Bones updates 1-10
This seems like a good place to pause and look at what I have completed so far. Of the Vampire pledge, I have completed 40 models to date A couple … Continue reading
Bones update 10
Just one model painted in this update, but it is one of the larger models from my Vampire pledge. This is the largest of the fire elementals. I think I’ve … Continue reading
Magic spoilers from PAX Aus 2014
The Magic panel was held at PAX Aus a few hours ago. As with the debut Pax , Aaron Forsyth was Magic’s lead speaker. Even though the timing has changed … Continue reading
Commander 2014 art review
The Commander 2014 set features a number of new cards, which naturally have new art. It also features a number of reprints, some of which have new art. Either way, … Continue reading
One turn of the wheel: a review of Tzolk’in: the Mayan calendar
Tzolk’in: the Mayan calendar is an agent placement game with a twist. Rather an a board with active squares to place your characters on, you are presented with a series … Continue reading
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