ArtStation stop: Eve Ventrue
Eve Ventrue’s ArtStation page is filled with interesting character designs, male and female. The characters have an intense, mournful air about them. The Sombre Queen This is my personal favourite … Continue reading
Not enough stitches: a review of Timeline
Timeline is a simple, inexpensive game from Asmodee. It’s easy to learn and fun to play. The game pieces some in an attractive tin. The goal of Timeline is to … Continue reading
Civ V factions: Japan
Japan is primarily an aggressive faction with unique units that enable conquest. In addition their unique ability allows their injured units to attack at full strength. Japan can win a … Continue reading
MtG artists: Will Murai
Willian Murai’s art has a magical quality that makes it well-suited to the various worlds of Magic: the Gathering. His Theros block art in particular always captured the eye. I … Continue reading
My top 5 computer games, 1990-1999
The 1990s were a crowded decade for me with computer games. The transition from school to university combined with still living at home combined to halcyon days in terms of … Continue reading
Forests of Magic: the Gathering
From gloomy woods to bring glades, to trees growing in city districts there have been an abundant variety of forests of Magic land art. A usual it was not an … Continue reading
Victory from defeat: Conquest of the Gods
A Kickstarter failed last year. For a new miniatures game called Conquest of the Gods. For many prospective game developers, this would be the end of the story, but for … Continue reading
Magic Duels: Origins takes a new direction
Okay, first: that name is awkward. If I never see another game with title: subtitle as its name I will be a happier gamer. Now on to the substance. The yearly … Continue reading
Christopher Lee RIP
Sir Christopher Lee died recently at the age of 93. Reading into his biography he had a fascinating life, from active service on World War 2, to his varied acting … Continue reading
MtG artists: Jamie Jones
Jaime Jones art was first seen on a single card in the Eventide set. Since then his art has appeared in almost every Magic set released, and with good reason. … Continue reading
Desert Tablescapes update 3
I am now halfway through the desert tablescapes project with 8 of 16 tiles completed. Here are images of four of those tiles, taken from two different angles: I am … Continue reading
Draft of a gamer: Kolaghan theme deck
When someone passes you a Dragonlord Kolaghan in pack 1, that has to be a sign, right? I can only assume some awesome foil appeared in the same pack. This … Continue reading
ArtStation stop: Jakub Rozalski
The website ArtStation has a wealth of fantastic art and artists featured there. You can lose yourself for hours. At this stop we are going to look at the page … Continue reading
Civ V factions: Spain
In Spain we have a faction that is based around aggressive exploration. They have two special units which appear in the same era, and a unique ability that encourages exploration … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter
It has been a good year for notalgia reborn. First Total War: Warhammer, now Bard’s Tale IV has been announced. This game is a sequel to the 1988 game Bard’s … Continue reading
MtG artists: Mike Bierek
Mike Bierek’s name first appeared on cards in the original Zendikar block. Since then his work has featured on many memorable cards. From landscapes to monsters, to artifacts and characters, … Continue reading
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