Zombie Fighters update 1
Summer is hot in Queensland, Australia. Very hot. Painting tends to be an exercise in futility and frustration. The paint will dry into the brush before you can get it … Continue reading
Looking for NZ painters
The Perry twins put a recent post on their Facebook page about a mammoth project they are doing in concert with Peter Jackson. “We were asked by Peter Jackson to … Continue reading
Can Warhammer be saved? Should Warhammer be saved?
To anyone with eyes, the game of Warhammer is in trouble. It is now in long-term decline with no end in sight to the current trend. The evidence is there … Continue reading
So you want to be a tabletop game designer
This is the title of a great article you should check out if you’re interested in designing tabletop games. The article covers the basics and also gives a logical stage-by-stage … Continue reading
MtG artists: Mark Zug
Mark Zug’s illustrations have been featured on Magic cards for over 10 years now. As a ‘veteran’ artist we have seen his work on around 150 cards. Chainer, Dementia Master … Continue reading
Are you a ‘one game’ gamer?
A recent article at Kotaku looks at a rising phenomenon; gamers who only play one game. While this is not a new phenomenon it appears to be more common than … Continue reading
Green and pleasant: a review of Tablescapes Rolling Fields tiles
The Rolling Fields set of tiles from Tablscapes provides for a traditional wargames table. The terrain is relatively even and good for moving models around on, especially individual models grouped … Continue reading
Fate Reforged art review
Fate Reforged takes us back over 1,000 years into Tarkir’s past. Some things are similar – the clans exist, with the same name, symbols, and philosophy as in the Khans … Continue reading
Look upon my works, ye mighty: a review of Tablescapes Forgotten City tiles
My first wargames were played using a green cloth spread over books and boxes to create height. This was not unusual for the time. The times are changing though, and … Continue reading
Warhammer: fixing the unfixable
Rumour mills for Games Workshop tend to be fairly quiet, since that company has long ago decided the best way to sell its products is to say nothing of them … Continue reading
MtG artists: Svetlin Velinov
Svetlin Velinov has been illustrating Magic cards since Zendikar block, and has produced some truly memorable cards. He’s been prolific too, with already over 100 cards to his credit. Hound … Continue reading
Strange new lands: a review of Hyperborea
Hyperborea the board game was released late in 2014. It comes from Andrea Chiarvesio, who previously designed Kingsburg. Hyperborea is a game of exploration, discovery, combat, and advancement. It fits into … Continue reading
Draft of a Gamer: delve deep (but not too deep)
In my first ‘real’ draft since my foray online and travel over Christmas I drafted a true Sultai deck. The mana was certainly a lot easier with just three colours … Continue reading
Islands of Magic: the Gathering
This article continue the more in depth look at basic land art in Magic: the Gathering. These are the cards that players see the most during a game, so themeing … Continue reading
Painted in 2014
2014 was a lower year than 2013, with 40 models painted compared with 100. Still, some larger models were tackled. In a minor miracle one models was purchased, assembled, and … Continue reading
2014 Scenty awards
Welcome to the inaugural Scenty awards, the gaming awards that are as prestigious as you think they are! Awards are offered for the best game across a number of categories: … Continue reading
