The blog continues for another year!
My Five Parsecs campaign has slowed as I try to reach a narratively satisfying climax within the random dice rolls, but I will knock it over. I'm keen for more Nordic Weasel games, as Ivan Sorensen has a good handle on what makes some solo games better than others.
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A bad day for the crew |
I make no apologies for tumbling back to the 40K from my teenage years. Now I can afford paints and have amassed a bit of scenery, the setting calls strongly. The latest 10th edition of 40K is more beginner-friendly. I wryly acknowledge the long game GW has played on me over the last few years- well done.
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I've really enjoyed writing the battle reports |
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So many gribblies. |
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Lamenters! I love their unlucky streak. The new terminators are great sculpts. |
I even got a half of the 'new' 2020 Blood Bowl in last week. I wasn't sure if I would appreciate the changes to a venerable game, but it gets a grudging thumbs up from me.
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Elven Union vs Imperial Nobles |
The Analogue Challenge remains a highlight of the hobby year, and I hope to participate again next month. Contrast Paints and the new Speedpaints 2.0 are getting much more of a outing as I try to paint faster, sacrificing some perfectionist traits for model quantity.
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So glad to finish this SST Brain Bug after many years |
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Really enjoyed some Lord of the Rings work. |
There's more than a few lifestyle changes coming my way next year, but I can't see the underlying hobby itch going away.
Thanks, as always, for following along- the community is a great part of the hobby.
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Hurrumph. |
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How to paint chequers |