Scent of a Gamer

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

Iron Harvest on Kickstarter

I’ve long been a fan of Jakub Rozalski’s artwork, and I’m far from the only one. The recent Scythe boardgame was based on his work. Now his art and worldbuilding … Continue reading

March 31, 2018 · 4 Comments

MtG artists: Wesley Burt

Wesley Burt has quietly illustrated over 50 Magic cards in recent years. He illustrated all the recent ‘oath’ cards featuring planeswalker joining the Gatewatch. He has also illustrated quite a … Continue reading

March 31, 2018 · 6 Comments

Scott M. Fischer on illustrating for Magic: the Gathering

Scott M. Fischer was illustrating Magic cards years before I started playing the game. He’s written an insightful and amusing piece on Muddy Colors talking about the experience. Wherever possible … Continue reading

March 25, 2018 · 3 Comments

Birthday trees!

For my recent birthday (45, since you ask!) I managed to dial back on the models. I think this year’s target of painting as often as possible is going quite … Continue reading

March 25, 2018 · 5 Comments

Fellowship of the Ring update 2

I’ve completed the initial painting of the Fellowship models, and I’ve picked out a scenic base for them: If you don’t recognise the base it’s the one that comes with … Continue reading

March 24, 2018 · 2 Comments

Too soon to tell: A post-NDA review of Magic: the Gathering Arena

Overview I received my beta invitation to Magic: the Gathering Arena (MTGA) in February of 2018 and have been playing on and off since then. With the Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) … Continue reading

March 24, 2018 · 5 Comments

New Van Saar for Necromunda

The new Van Saar models for Necromunda have been revealed, and as a Van Saar boos of old, these have certainly turned my head. Here’s two models up close: Here’s … Continue reading

March 18, 2018 · 6 Comments

Star Wars X-Wing continues to dominate

ICv2’s latest industry update is out and it’s official: the new edition of Warhammer 40,000 has failed to knock Star Wars X-Wing off its perch. Here’s the new sales chart … Continue reading

March 17, 2018 · 5 Comments

MtG artists: Christine Choi

Christine Choi’s art first featured on Magic: the Gathering cards during the Return to Revnica block. Since then most sets have featured at least one or two of her illustrations. … Continue reading

March 11, 2018 · 1 Comment

Rusted imperial terrain

The Typhus Corrosion/ Ryza Rust combo of paints received a good workout over the latest batch industrial terrain: Even the old bulkheads from Necromunda received a coating, but these all … Continue reading

March 10, 2018

Forgebane rises into view

It seems the Mechanicum of Warhammer 40,00 have been settling planets best left alone. once settled, they begin their usual habit of digging too greedily and too deep. The Necrons … Continue reading

March 10, 2018 · 4 Comments

The Chosen Axes

I have chosen some axes and The Chosen Axes are the axes I have chosen. This Shadespire gang got the better of my when I saw it on the shelf. … Continue reading

March 4, 2018 · 4 Comments

Masters 25 art review

Masters 25 is Magic: the Gathering’s latest all-reprint set. This one comes with (by my count) 41 cards where the art is either new, or new to physical cards, having … Continue reading

March 3, 2018 · 5 Comments

The tray in February 2018

A second month and my goal to record the results of my painting sessions is still being kept. Here are this month’s progress shots: The main progress in February has … Continue reading

March 3, 2018 · 6 Comments