Longevity in computer games
I’ve written before about the notion of being a ‘one game’ gamer. Putting so much time into a single computer game that you don’t play any others is not something … Continue reading
Draft of a gamer: A Farewell to Khans
My final (I assume) draft with Khans of Tarkir ended in a pleasing 2-1 result with a ‘build-around-me type of deck. I don’t normally go in for these, on the … Continue reading
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
What would Star Wars look like from the Imperial perspective in classic 80s Japan-style animation? One fan dared answer that question, and after four years of patient work, this excellent … Continue reading
Mtg artists: Ron Spencer
Ron Spencer is one of Magic’s most prolific artists, with over 200 cards to his name. We haven’t seen many new card arts from Ron Spencer recently, but reprints are … Continue reading
Civ 5 factions: Rome
The Romans are an interesting faction in Civ 5. The previously overpowered legion unit has been brought to heel, and the faction can adapt to a number of play styles … Continue reading
Draft of a gamer: try again Mardu
Pack 1, Pick 1: Alesha, Who Smiles At Death After Alesha, I felt there was some freedom to go wherever I chose. A second pick Lightform and a third pick … Continue reading
2015 birthday haul
This year the birthday theme is paints and brushes, but a box of models managed to sneak in there. The reason for the artist acrylics and large brushes is the … Continue reading
Dragons of Tarkir art review
The final set in the final three-set block is packed full of dragons. There are 26 dragon creature cards, plus a slew of other cards that reference dragons, then still … Continue reading
Scribbling on the sky: RIP Sir Terry Pratchett
Some very sad news. I can remember the first Terry Pratchett book I read (Pyramids) and I can remember the most recent Terry Pratchett book I read (Steam). What I … Continue reading
MtG artists: Steve Argyle
Steve Argyle has become a favourite artist of many Magic players since his art debuted in Shards of Alara. His card alters are a legend in their own right (check … Continue reading
The Edge Kickstarter
From the files of things I shouldn’t be looking at comes The Edge, a new miniatures project on Kickstarter. Check out the page here. As I write this the project … Continue reading
Magic spoliers from PAX East
The Magic panel from PAX East was conducted a few hours ago, and it contained news and spoilers pertinent to the next four sets being released for the game. Are … Continue reading
Civ V factions: The Celts
The Celts are an interesting faction in Civ V, with ties to the land and a tendency towards religion and culture. Preferred Landscape Pangaea or Continents. Anywhere with enough landmass … Continue reading
Draft of a Gamer: I don’t get Mardu
This would be one of my last drafts with Khans of Tarkir, given the imminent release of Dragons of Tarkir. In case you are wondering, yes this is sooner than … Continue reading
Six straight years of growth for hobby games: ICv2
The last year hobby games (a catchall term for board, card, dice miniatures and RPGs) failed to grow was in 2008 – the year that the GFC really hit home. … Continue reading
MtG artists: Erica Yang
Erica Yang has been illustrating Magic cards since Scars of Mirrodin and has done over 40 cards to date. Her bright colours tend to make her art stand out on … Continue reading
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