Scent of a Gamer

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

Tabletop terrain: more pipes and lids

My journey through the Warhammer 40,000 terrain I picked up in 2017 continues with these pieces: I painted one pipe to look as though it’s being maintained and used, while … Continue reading

October 28, 2018 · 2 Comments

MtG artists: Titus Lunter

Having illustrated many cards since his 2014, Titus Lunter is probably best known for his many land arts. However his art cover more than just landscapes, here are five of … Continue reading

October 28, 2018 · 2 Comments

Heresy dragon on Kickstarter

The sculpting and original release of the dragon from Heresy miniatures was a saga and a half. Ever a glutton for punishment, Andy has put the dragon up for sale … Continue reading

October 27, 2018 · 1 Comment

Games Workshop news from Essen Spiel

If you’ve never been to Essen Spiel, I recommend it. Though in honesty I recommend it as someone who has never been (yet!). 150,000+ people at the largest tabletop game … Continue reading

October 27, 2018

Imitating art

When my daughter returned from a school trip to Italy with a goldfish from Murano, I knew I had to take this shot: The goldfish dominates the bones altar I … Continue reading

October 21, 2018 · 2 Comments

More Armies on Parade

I’m in love the the sheer variety and creativity in the Armies on Parade series Games Workshop has been running. There’s a new crop of images on Warhammer-Community right now, … Continue reading

October 21, 2018 · 4 Comments

Magic Arena starting decks reviewed

When you start playing Magic Arena, you will soon have 15 decks to choose from, or mix together to make your own decks. But what to do? What decks are … Continue reading

October 20, 2018

Commander playmats on Kickstarter

Commander is the most popular single casual format for Magic: the Gathering. In this format, players choose a single legendary creature from the game as their Commander. Decks are then … Continue reading

October 20, 2018 · 1 Comment

Bones update 28: the giants

After a few months on the painting tray, I have finally completed the trio of Bones giants. The middle giant is from the original Bones Kickstarter, while the other two … Continue reading

October 14, 2018 · 8 Comments

Magic Arena open beta review

Magic the Gathering Arena has emerged into open beta and is ready for general play. It’s a good way to play Magic if you previously played the game but find … Continue reading

October 14, 2018 · 6 Comments

MtG artists: Viktor Titov

Viktor Titov has been illustrating cards since the Khans of Tarkir block, making him a relative newcomer to the game. Still over this time he has produced many striking cards, … Continue reading

October 13, 2018

Sometimes you can go back: a review of Bard’s Tale Trilogy

The original Bard’s Tale game was released in 1985 and challenged the player to take a party of adventurers out into the city of Skara Brae and save it from … Continue reading

October 13, 2018

RIP Carlos Ezquerra

If you didn’t grow up on a steady diet of 2000AD, first – my condolences – you missed out. Second, you may not be aware of the recrent passing of … Continue reading

October 7, 2018

Industrial terrain: small pipes

A small update on the industrial terrain here, as I have completed a set of small pipes: I enjoyed using the rust effects once again on one of the pieces. … Continue reading

October 7, 2018

Genestealer Cult gang

Here’s another group of miniatures I acquired during my 2017 visit to the UK. It’s true that Australian gamers get a little wild-eyed at being able to buy Games Workshop … Continue reading

October 6, 2018 · 9 Comments

Guilds of Ravnica art review

Magic’s latest set is released this week, and is the first of three sets which all take place in the popular setting of Ravnica. Ravnica is essentially one enormous city, … Continue reading

October 6, 2018 · 2 Comments