Saturday Entertainment

I'd like to thank Michael S and his daughter Jaz for visiting me today.  Had an unranked game of Dreadball (Robots versus Veer-Myn).  What a game, scoring almost every turn for both players.  Michael almost had the game over at 6-0, but I managed to drop the score back to 3-0.  No one died on either team, yea!

Also underway is the HotT EPIC Ork project.  Here's whats been based.  Still lots of cosmestic work to be done to touch up the figures.  I used old figures I got through trades for this project.

What has been based to date.

The extras!

 These are the additional element options I've made for my Ork army.  Hiding in the back is the artillery (3 x guns with a stand of troops), two Behemoths in the form of a Battlefortress and Stompa, Magician (element with Weirdboy and a Weirdboy Battlewagon), Hero (Nobs and banners) and three elements of Warband (Nobz).  Quite happy to date with this lot.

The 24AP list ready to roll.

The above is my 24AP list. 4 x Horde (Boyz), 1 x Behemoth (Stompa), 2 x Warband (Nobz), 3 x Riders (Battlewagons), 3 x Knights (Different Battlewagons - ie big gun and deathroller!).

Will post more in due course.  Currently picking through my Imperials to build an opposing force with.

New Project - HotT EPIC Ork

Cleaning up my studio has given me a small boost to do something.

While thinking of what to do I had a look through HotT, and The Stronghold Rebuilt (http://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com.au/) .  A lot of my files I had from the old Stronghold are stored on disc and I think goes back a number of years to the early 2000's.  The first list by Alan (Saunders) had the elements based for 25mm scale, which was what I was thinking of doing.  Nothing wrong with massed troops for elements.  However, practicality and an inbuilt ennui drove me to choose the least resistance.  So I've gone with the revised list from The Stronghold Rebuilt.
 http://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/epic-hott.html

Here is the pictures of what is being used for the project.  Obviously lots and lots of figures, not all will be used, but who knows where my madness will lead me.

Latest acquisitions... board games

So after parting with some much loved EPIC I was able to raise some funds to pick up these games today.

Krosmaster: Arena.  

http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/112138/krosmaster-arena

I could not help myself with this one.  I played this at the club with James GG, Simon M and his wife K-Lee.  The figures are what attracted me to the game firstly.  Game play is fun.  A good family game.

Kemet

http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/127023/kemet

Haven't played this one yet.  The reviews were what made me decide to give it a go.  Will post more when I've had a few games.

Bought my games from Glen at ACE Comics Annerley.  Best place to browse, have a chat and feel welcome.

50th Anniversary of Dr Who Tribute

Hard to believe that it was 50 years ago.  Seems just like yesterday to me.  Here are some photo's of some of my Dr Who figures I've had for a while.  Must do something with them soon.

The 3rd Doctor, John Pertwee has always been (until David Tennant) my favourite Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith (Elizabeth Sladen) my favourite companion.

X-Wing Saturday

I have a old friend who comes over every now and then, though more regular these days, which is nice.

Our game of preference at present is X-Wing from FFG.

Some shots from our two games today.  Honour is satisfied with a win to each of us. Played the scenario that came with the Lambda shuttle.  I thought it would be a cake walk for the Rebels, but it proved to more difficult that I thought.  I lost the first game (I played Rebels - 2 x B-Wings + 1 Y-Wing), and just managed to win the second (1 x TIE-Bomber, 1 x TIE Advanced and 1 x Lambda Shuttle), by securing the last objectives.

Friday Update - Still LotR

So Friday here is Brisbane.

Watching the cricket (Australia vs England), Fringe (Season 2) and rebasing figures (although at the moment in time, typing!).  While it's early days in the cricket, England to win!

Here is the latest batch of figures for LotR converted.  I now have plenty to play any variation.

Top has the Haradrim list.  No elephant, as the GW one will not lend itself to the basing system.

More elements for Gondor/Rohan, Elves (with ent), Heroes.

Almost a decent photo.  My sneaker for Orthanc!

The Fellowship, broken into the best option (in my opinion).
Gandalf, Frodo & Sam - Magician
Aragon, Legolas & Gimli - Hero
Boromir, Pippin & Merry - Hero

HotT/DBA Lord of the Rings (with pictures!).

Here are pictures of the armies that are now battle ready.  They can take to the table at any time!
Again, I must apologise for the less than ideal photo quality.  I'm using my vidcam which seems to be 20/80 in it's success rate with taking shots.  However what you can see should be more than enough to prove the proof in the pudding.

Khazad (Dwarfs)

Lothlorien (Elves)

Gondor

Mordor

Orthanc

Rohan

There will be more elements added over the next few days.  The "magical" side of HotT is being provided.  Ents, Halflings, Easterlings, Haradrim etc.  So stay tuned, there will be more to come.