Scent of a Gamer

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

Daily miniature: halfling adventurer

This halfling adventurer has found some magic gem or orb. Not stolen, a totally legitimate find.

February 29, 2024 · Leave a comment

Once upon a Wednesday: Age of Magic factions

SAGA Age of Magic is now my second favourite miniatures game on the market. I still like it though! In June of 2019 I published a look at one of … Continue reading

February 28, 2024 · Leave a comment

Daily miniature: forest goblin

Another fine goblin from the Imbrian range. This one is balanced on a detailed resin base to complete the look.

February 27, 2024 · Leave a comment

Daily miniature: Ragnarok zombies

These metal models were released as a special army for the first edition of SAGA. If the rules were ever brought into second edition, I missed them. These now get … Continue reading

February 26, 2024 · Leave a comment

Art of the week: Sheldon’s Ring

Sheldon Menery was a Magic player and tournament judge who originated the Commander format. This format has grown from beginnings as an odd side-game called Elder Dragon Highlander into the … Continue reading

February 25, 2024 · Leave a comment

5th edition Talisman confirmed

Publishing rights to Talisman have changed hands over the years. They currently reside with Avalon Hill (an imprint of Hasbro). Avalon Hill published an image on their Instagram a couple … Continue reading

February 25, 2024 · 4 Comments

Three thin coats?

The Two Thin Coats paint range is back on Kickstarter for its third wave of release. As with the first two, this release consists of 60 paints being added to … Continue reading

February 24, 2024 · 4 Comments

Daily miniature: dwarf fighter

The first Bones Kickstarter provided me with plenty of dwarf adventurers. I decided this one had affected a green beard. I don’t remember why.

February 23, 2024 · Leave a comment

Magali Villeneuve playmats on Kickstarter

Magali Villeneuve’s Magic art if a favourite for many players. For those who like both Magali’s art and custom playmats, there’s a new Kickstarter that will be of interest. There’s … Continue reading

February 22, 2024 · Leave a comment

Once upon a Wednesday: Ian Miller art

I’ve used images from Ian Miller’s weird and wonderful art several times in this blog over the years. In September 2021 I devoted an article to his art. I shared … Continue reading

February 21, 2024 · 2 Comments

Daily miniature: Space Hulk genestealers

These genestealer models came with the 2009 edition of Space Hulk. They all have metal scenery parts to be crawling along, jumping from, or bursting through. Very fitting for the … Continue reading

February 20, 2024 · 2 Comments

Daily miniature: dead space marine

The 2009 edition of Space Hulk came with a bit of scenery as well as the active models. This is one example, a dead space marine – pictured here with … Continue reading

February 19, 2024 · 2 Comments

Daily miniature: dwarf lady

This well-dressed dwarf character comes from Scibor miniatures as a single-part resin model. The base also came with this model. I enjoyed painting this as something different from the rest … Continue reading

February 18, 2024 · 4 Comments

Epic and FOMO

Epic preorders are up this week-end. They may be up (or sold out!) by the time you see this article. That wouldn’t be surprisings. From the main game to every … Continue reading

February 17, 2024 · 6 Comments

Daily miniature: wild goblins

This pair of goblins come from Imbrian Arts and are covered in details that were sometimes tricky to pick out.

February 16, 2024 · 6 Comments

Daily miniature: Lich

Or liche, if you prefer. This Bones miniature was painted mainly in Games Workshop’s translucent paints, which have since been incorporated into the Contrast range.

February 15, 2024 · 2 Comments

Once upon a Wednesday: my top Commodore 64 games

A more recent article to revisit here. This one comes from February 2023, so is a mere one year ago. The Commodore 64 had turned 40 years old in 2022, … Continue reading

February 14, 2024 · Leave a comment

Now THAT is a dragon!

Cool Mini or Not (aka CMON) have a new project up for crowdfunding – no surprises there. It’s an Ice and Fire skirmish game about building warbands and facing off … Continue reading

February 13, 2024 · 6 Comments

Daily miniature: armoured orcs

These three miniatures are part of the Bones range, and took well to being painted mainly with Games Workshop acrylics.

February 12, 2024 · 2 Comments

Daily miniature: male orc shaman

This nicely detailed miniature comes from the Avatars of War range, and was one of the first models released. I added some mushrooms to the base, from a resin pack … Continue reading

February 11, 2024 · 6 Comments