Neglected models update 10: a strange pair
A quick update this time, as I completed a pair of neglected models. The model on the left is from the second Warhammer Quest expansion, Catacombs of Terror. I didn’t … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 10: Welcome to Kinestia
If you missed it, go back to part 9 and the world of Lucencia. Kinestia is the world of metal and home to the Dwarf god Ferosfist, holder of your … Continue reading
First Warcry warband revealed
Games Workshop recently reveal the Iron Golems, the first warband we’ve seen in detail for the forthcoming Warcry game: This warband represent chaos followers from the realm of metal. It’s … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 9: towers and flowers
(If you missed it, go back to part 8) With the Rainbow Dragon dead you can head to Cyanis’ Tower. If you’re the kind of player who likes to sneak … Continue reading
Warhammer Quest update 3
I considered putting this update against Neglected Models, as I certinaly left these three alone for a long time. Lair of the Orc Lord was the first adventure expansion released … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 8: Lucencia, town to mountain
With the challenge of Gelidia complete, it’s time to head over to the picturesque Crystal Spring and head to the next world Crystal Spring is nice, but somehow Lucencia is … Continue reading
Warhammer 40,000: Conquest comes to Australia
Conquest was a collectable series for Warhammer 40,000, where each month you would receive a clutch of issues that let you build armies of Primaris and Plague Marines. If you … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 7: from tower to tomb
With the Grey Tower conquered it’s time to move on the the white and black towers. White Tower Level 1 has the stairs out at N0 E0 and the stairs … Continue reading
Another GW skirmish game
I hope that players of Games Workshop’s various skirmish games understand that there is always another one coming. Players of Shadespire may have thought that skirmish in the Age of … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 6: the weather in Gelidia
With the first quest items returned to Skara Brae (if you missed it, go back to part 5), it’s time to venture to the second world, Gelidia. Once you’ve been … Continue reading
Blackstone Fortress update 2
It’s been a gap since my last painted miniatures appeared. Turn out, Australia gets hot in February. But we’re through the worst of it now, so I present to you … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 5: Arboria freed
With the Nightspear gathered in part 4, we’re ready to enter Festering Pit and fight the boss, Tslotha Garnath. Festering Pit looks suitable grimy as you wander around. Level 1 … Continue reading
Games Workshop riding high
Games’ Workshops’s success story of recent years continues with the release of ICv2’s latest North American game sales charts. These charts are from Fall 2018. The miniatures chart doesn’t just … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 4: coming to Arboria
If you missed it, go back to part 3. With Skara Brae’s ruins purged of evil (mostly) it’s time to head to Arboria. Take your brand new Chronomancer and head … Continue reading
Abaddon grows up
It’s been a running joke among Warhammer 40,000 players for some time. Abaddon, the larger than life leader of the dreaded Black Legion of chaos space marines, has a little … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 3: the wilderness
If you missed it, go back to part 2. The ruins of Skara Brae and its refugee camp are located in a large wilderness area. You’ll come back here throughout … Continue reading
Terrain… building?
When it comes to wargames terrain I have been a terrain buyer and a terrain assembler, but never really a terrain builder. A couple of Epic bunkers from plans published … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 2: the catacombs and Unterbrae
Once you’ve had a chance to take in the sights of Skara Brae (part 1 here), it’s time to head over to the Mad God’s temple and speak the word … Continue reading
Modern Horizons announced
Speculation has been rife that Wizards of the Coast would release some kind of ‘straight to Modern’ set. Since the Modern format was set up there has only been one … Continue reading
Bard’s Tale III walkthrough part 1: getting there and Skara Brae
The final trilogy remake is here! So, now it’s time for your third and final walkthrough of this venerable trilogy of games. First, get your group that has finished Bard’s … Continue reading
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