Scent of a Gamer

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

Bard’s Tale II walkthrough part 9: The Grey Crypt

(if you missed it, go back to part 8) The Grey Crypt is not found in any city; instead you’ll find the entrance in the Wilderness Once you enter you … Continue reading

January 27, 2019 · 2 Comments

1,000 posts later

A message from WordPress popped up on my last weekend, informing me I was now at 1,000 posts for this blog. The milestone took my be surprise, as the last … Continue reading

January 27, 2019 · 15 Comments

Bard’s Tale II walkthrough part 8: Oscon’s Fort

(if you missed it, go back to part 7) Your next stop is the city of Corinth where you’ll find Oscon’s Fort. However, before you go it’s time to visit … Continue reading

January 26, 2019 · 4 Comments

Ravnica Allegiance art review

Ravnica Allegience showcases the shifting allegiances in Ravnica, guilds are changing their stance and this is causing strife not only between guilds but also within guilds. Overall this leads to … Continue reading

January 26, 2019 · 2 Comments

Terrain showcase: fantasy

This set of terrain is less co-ordinated than my science fiction collection. The bulk is painted in a desert scheme, starting again with 16 tablescapes tiles: Here they are in … Continue reading

January 20, 2019 · 14 Comments

Bard’s Tale II walkthrough part 7: Thessalonica and the Maze of Dread

You’ll be happy to note there will be none of the last part’s tone here. The Maze of Dread is a perfectly acceptable place, challenging without being annoying. Read on … Continue reading

January 20, 2019 · 8 Comments

Terrain showcase: ash wastes

I’ve painted up a enough of the terrain I own to feel like looking at how it all comes together. The ash wastes terrain, made with science-fiction (or grimdark) settings … Continue reading

January 19, 2019 · 9 Comments

Middle Earth Dwarfs, update 2

My painting of the Dwarf rangers from Games Workshop’s Middle Earth range continues. Here’s another eight, again in their winter greys, on pre-made bases. The final 7 will get done … Continue reading

January 19, 2019 · 2 Comments

Bones dragon (green)

This isn’t the only Bones dragon model I have, but it’s the only one I’ve painted so far. This was one I ordered as part of the Bones III Kickstarter … Continue reading

January 13, 2019 · 7 Comments

Bard’s Tale II walkthrough part 6: Dargoth’s Tower (aka The Death of Fun)

(if you missed it, go back to part 5) A quick warning: I didn’t enjoy this dungeon at all, and I won’t be shy about expressing it here. Frankly, this … Continue reading

January 13, 2019 · 8 Comments

The blog in 2018

This year was a first for the blog – the first year-on-year decline in total views: The total number of views and visitors (the darker blue bar) both dropped to … Continue reading

January 12, 2019 · 20 Comments

Neglected models: Bretonnian archer

Well, this one took so long his army is no longer present in the game! This Bretonnian archer, in white metal, has been hanging around since 1996 or 1997. At … Continue reading

January 12, 2019 · 1 Comment

Industrial terrain (rust)

As part of gathering models for this year’s painting tray I found a piece of Warhammer 40,000 terrain I didn’t realise I’d missed. I decided to make it the lucky … Continue reading

January 6, 2019 · 3 Comments

The tray in 2019

Now that I’ve gathered last year’s painting, it’s time to look ahead to the coming year. This time I want to do things a little differently but still keep the … Continue reading

January 6, 2019 · 3 Comments

Miniatures painted in 2018

I had a successful year of painting, at least by my own goals. With over 170 models painted I took a big bite out of the pile of unpainted miniatures … Continue reading

January 5, 2019 · 10 Comments

Tablescapes dungeons update 2

I’ve completed almost all the tablescapes dungeons pieces I picked up in the Kickstarter. This is most of the second core set: It makes for a nice set. These pieces … Continue reading

January 5, 2019 · 13 Comments