Scent of a Gamer

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

Epic releases paused

The latest preview of Epic models -or Legions Imperialis, if you insist – contains the following news: And finally, this will be the last instalment of Heresy Thursday for a … Continue reading

April 13, 2024 · 2 Comments

Once upon a Wednesday: Horus Heresy reading order

The Horus Heresy book series consists of over 60 numbered novels in the Horus Heresy and Siege of Terra series. To make things more challenging the numbered novels of the … Continue reading

April 3, 2024 · 2 Comments

Shadowswords for Epic

Were you fortunate enough to get the new sourcebook for Epic? If so, you’re looking for ways to stop your opponent’s titans. Enter the Shadowsword. I remember these super-heavy tanks … Continue reading

March 16, 2024 · Leave a comment

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

The end of the Horus Heresy

It started in 2006 with Horus Rising, and ends here: This is book 64 of the numbered books in the Horus Heresy/Siege of Terra series. It’s been a long journey … Continue reading

February 4, 2024 · Leave a comment

Epic: choosing my legion

I have chosen my legion for Epic – the Ultramarines. Following a lot of indecision I went with the defenders of the 500 worlds. When I played the classic Epic … Continue reading

December 30, 2023 · 3 Comments

Epic Legions unboxing

I’ve unboxed my box set of Epic Legions, and had a good look at all the sprues. I even leafed through the rulebook! Within the box you get 11 plastic … Continue reading

December 23, 2023 · 6 Comments

An Epic diorama at Warhammer World

As part of the Epic launch (re-launch?) there’s a new diorama under construction at Warhammer World: It’s not open yet, but it will be in display to the public alongside … Continue reading

November 18, 2023 · 2 Comments

Epic Legions: a tank, but no game

Another Epic Legions preview hit Warhammer Community this week – the Stormhammer super heavy tank. GW also provided a shot of the tank next to other Epic models to give … Continue reading

November 4, 2023 · Leave a comment

Fast times in Epic Legions

The latest preview for Epic Legions is something that lovers of fast attacks have been waiting for: bikes, jet bikes, and land speeders. The plastic box will contain enough miniatures … Continue reading

October 10, 2023 · Leave a comment

Knight and Titan battle groups in Epic Legions

The game may have been delayed to later this year, but Games Workshop have previewed a couple of the boxes we’ll be getting. This time it’s knights and titans: I … Continue reading

September 2, 2023 · Leave a comment

Epic battles of the Horus Heresy, part 3

Parts 1 and 2 took us all round the galaxy. Part 3 is centred wholly on earth (Terra in this setting). The Siege of Terra is not one battle, or … Continue reading

August 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

Epic battles of the Horus Heresy part 2

Following on from part 1, here are some more great battles that can form the starting point for scenarios in your Epic Legions games. Ambush at Calth The Word Bearers … Continue reading

August 19, 2023 · Leave a comment

Epic Battles of the Horus Heresy, part 1

Epic Legions will be with us later in 2023. While we wait, there’s time to consider which large battles of the Horus Heresy could be represented through the game. Many … Continue reading

August 12, 2023 · 2 Comments

Astra Militarum in Epic

That’s Imperial Guard to old time gamers like me. To judge from the preview article at Warhammer Community, little has changed over 30 years in terms of what the army … Continue reading

August 11, 2023 · Leave a comment

Epic Legions: Rules preview

Warhammer Community has previewed some of the rules for the new Epic Legions game, and I’m happier than I thought I would be. The new game uses something very close … Continue reading

August 3, 2023 · 4 Comments

Tiny Epic Dreadnoughts

Following on from the Sentinel reveal, there’s a closer look at the Drenoughts that will be available with Epic Legions. I think these models show off how much detail the … Continue reading

July 25, 2023 · 2 Comments

Epic heavy Sentinel preview

In the long long ago, vehicles in Warhammer 40,000 appeared first in Epic. The more popular ones made their way in the larger game, once plastic and resin kits became … Continue reading

July 19, 2023 · 6 Comments

New titans for Epic Legions

When the Horus Heresy range released for Warhammer 40,000 there was plenty of excitement around models being converted from Forgeworld resin into widely-available plastic. With Epic Legions (thanks Frank!) they … Continue reading

July 9, 2023 · Leave a comment

New Epic, new website

The new Epic (Legions Imperials) has now got its own website. It’s a new page as part of the Horus Heresy website and has some details of the game. The … Continue reading

July 5, 2023 · 7 Comments