Gotta love them…..

Wives and girlfriends that is, at least those that understand the hobby and your geekiness.  I admit, I am a little stuck in my ways; when it comes to computer games.  Give me a classic RPG, like Baldurs Gate over the wishy washy games your get these days; where whizzbang graphics blind players to the shallow or even non-existent story/plot.

There was a glimmer of hope when Dragon Age came out, tens of hours I poured into the game, running it three times with different characters.  Sadly they let the players down with the follow up, where I barely scratch double figures in time spent completing it.  So I recently came across Good Old Games, who were offering Torchlight for free (as well as other games when you sign up for an account); during their NoDRM Summer Sale.  If that wasn’t enough, they have not one, but a bundle of 10 classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG games (Baldurs Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Temple of Elemental Evil, etc).

Suffice to say, either my wife loves me very much; or she just likes me to be quiet while she is working.

UK Nationals Lists

In the build up to the Nationals, I find myself in two minds.  On the one hand, there is the part that just wants to go have a good time and play some games. The other part of me is competitive, so wants to do the best I can.

One of the problems I have though, is that being a PG; I haven’t had much chance to play.  My knowledge is rusty and I really need an intense refresher course in even the basics of the game.  This makes me nervous about facing some of the best players in the UK, ill prepared to play.

Another problem, is army lists.  My first inclination is to go with Casters I know and love – Mortenebra and the Witch Coven.  I’d like to run eSkarre or pDenny, but can’t decide which one to run.  pDenny I am more familiar with, but Skarre is just so much fun to play.

So this week I’m going to post up some potential lists I will be looking at over the two tournaments leading up to the Nationals.

 

Slow, but Steady

Well as the title suggest, progress on the models needed for the Nationals is coming along.  I took a break yesterday, as

1. Ran out of glue
2. Using a hand drill on small pieces is killing my hands (Who designed the Iron Lich Overseer; they need to be shot)
3. Trying to avoid burn out, this early on in the process.

So for now here is pictures of the first Harrower, as well as WiP shot of the 1st Seether in the background.  Yes you might have guessed by now, red is my favourite colour; which is why I am dreading the Kraken when I get around to it.

Mission: Nationals

Since signing up for the Nationals, I have come to the realisation that I have a mammoth amount of work to do.  If you’ve not been to Warmachine/Hordes tournament, the format is usually 2 army lists, with other criteria determining what you can include in each army.

In a Masters event like the UK Nationals, the criteria will be:

• 3 army lists
• Character Restricted
• Play each list once
• No Reinforcements or Specialists

So this presents me with a huge amount of painting to do, as while it isn’t a requirement; having 3 fully painted armies will be great on the table.  To this end, I have still to paint:

• Kraken
• Blood Witches (10)
• Blood Hag
• Seether (2)
• Satyxis Raiders (10)
• Satyxis Raider Capt
• Satyxis Raider Sea Witch
• Ripjaw
• Iron Lich Overseer (2)
• McThralls (4)
• Harrower

So looks like a few late nights are in order.

 

Water Water Everywhere

The endless expanse of water, while not real; is still not drinkable for the crews of my Russian fleet.

Progress is coming on with the whole fleet, where I have added the Battle Carrier (not shown) as well.