By Fire and Sword "Carousel Horses"

             Everyone most hated occurrence, Horses with bent legs. Those then become broken. And when you buy a collection. This happens more offen than not when rebasing everything.

            I had most come off the original bases perfectly fine. This group suffered terribly. My solution is to Carousel them. Most of the broken ones will be in the center slot. These broken horses will get a rod into the chest. Then down through their original base and into the Plywood base. Hopefully this will secure them proper.

            I knew this would happen. I was trying to be careful. Still that bit broken two horses away from finishing. And of course it went straight into my finger. I pulled the bitch out with my teeth and stuck in my glass of scotch.

 

Terrain Boards, Cons and the Future Part VIII

                            

                     I lost or used so much basing material. I had to order more. 3 more bags.   

                    This time no drop cloth. I used a large plastic black trash bag. The cloth allowed all sorts of basing material to pass through. That could have been part of my problem with the first 4. (They will need to be touched up. As there are places where the basing material and glue turned into a cement looking thing after dry. It could have been that I baked them in the sun too.) With the Trash bag I saved a lot of material!

                The next board and only one done was the straight river section. The foam was sealed with white glue first. Then covered in a rattle can "otter brown".  Then white glue again brushed over. The basing material went down next.

                Then I realized this time I got a lot of stones in it. I went back over the board picking out the stones way too large.

                Then I ran everything through the pasta strainer. I still have not given it back. There were a butt ton of rocks. I lost a third of the material to rocks. More will need to be ordered. 

                With the rock strained and picked out. I have to now go back and fill in the spots were the rocks left "otter brown' peeking through. But it needs to dry fully. The boards now are done inside. So it is taking longer to dry.

Wargaming with the New England crew

 

        We all made to the Portal in Manchester, CT. A 4 hour drive turned into a 7hr circus. PA, NJ, and NY were fine up until the hudson. Then everything went to shit. It was bumper to bumper until just south of Hartford.

        My first game was Warmaster. My lizards Vs Frank's Nippon. Frank plays Nippon completely different from me. I max out of shooty troops. Frank took monsters. I never do. Frank does not throw the shooty troops forward in a skirmish fashion. He doesn't throw them away at all. I push them all the way up, chipping of stands and forcing drive backs. 

        None of which mattered. It was the same result. I stacked the dead troop that meant nothing. I was one samurai unit away from breaking him. Those I needed I could not get to. Lizards are tough to move. Your never going farther than 40cm. My birds and wings of the jungle completely failed. Lizards are not fast enough to catch running samurai. I broke myself trying to get at them.

        

        My second game was World Eaters Vs Karl's Lizard riding Eldar. Almost the same story as with my game against Kal. The termies went in and did jack all. The drop smash one and then soaked up activations. 

        I was hype aggressive, push the flanks to keep Karl bottled up. It help that he failed 4 activations in a row. Including the SC reroll. I failed two back to back in the string. 6 activations that did nothing, fast turn!

        The game went to turn four. The termies came back. They shot the Blitz free of lizards. That gave me Blitz and TSNP. 2 - 0 World Eaters

 

Mountain

2021
Bought = 341 + an army

Sold = 0

Painted = 724
20mm = 8

15mm = 282

10mm = 183
Epic = 22

Terrain bought = 153
Terrain painted = 240

Books
Bought = 14
Read = 5
Games Played = 15

Games Hosted = 7 

Warmaster Lizards Shinks and Salamanders

 

            A lot of work for units that are never to be used. They will take the field. They will hide in terrain. They will never look for or charge an enemy. You have to take 4. If they get caught, there goes 4 towards break on a small break point army. Lizard break point is like 9.

        I lost a 2 man shink somewhere. They were all present when they went on the sticks. Some how, some way, one took a walk?

            

            Battlefield in a box hills. Ebay special, still not cheap. But they are very high quality. 

Mountain

2021
Bought = 341 + an army

Sold = 0

Painted = 724
20mm = 8

15mm = 282

10mm = 183
Epic = 22

Terrain bought = 153
Terrain painted = 240

Books
Bought = 13
Read = 5
Games Played = 12

Games Hosted = 7 

By Fire and Sword "Rebasing" part II

 

            This time the Reiters got the love. 10 bases in all. Not much was done other than washing and a highlight here and there. Only 3 needed touch ups.

            3 Command stands. They were all highlighted and touched up. Then washed and sealed.

            At first I never knew the flags were stickers. I did all the infantry as if they were paper flags. This time I did them as stickers. The first one I could not get off the backing. It will get replaced after enough stick time has been gained to do it correctly.

The butchered flag job.

            I have seen in the groups that the very nice miniatures have flowers on their bases. I am not doing that with every base. Only the command bases will get flowers.

Mountain

2021
Bought = 341 + an army

Sold = 0

Painted = 676
20mm = 8

15mm = 294

10mm = 123
Epic = 22

Terrain bought = 151
Terrain painted = 238

Books
Bought = 14
Read = 7
Games Played = 12

Games Hosted = 7 

Warmaster Weekend Lizardmen Fliers

 

            More are one the way. I ran out of time yesterday. Today I blew off mowing the lawn to finish these dudes.

            2 units of Terradons

            The 1st two Saurus Command stands

Mountain

2021
Bought = 341 + an army

Sold = 0

Painted = 664
20mm = 8

15mm = 282

10mm = 123
Epic = 22

Terrain bought = 151
Terrain painted = 238

Books
Bought = 13
Read = 5
Games Played = 12

Games Hosted = 7 

AdeptiCon 2022 "Dates and News"

 

 March 23rd - 27th 2022

AdeptiCon Core Schaumburg Convention center
AdeptiCon Outer Rim Hyatt Regency

                    Man, I don't feel real good about seperate locations. Those gaming events that are not the big 6 will be sidelined. (40K, AOS, 30K, Star Wars, Battle Front, LotR) Mainly because I do not play the big 6. I will be at the Outer Rim for the whole time. Warmaster, Epic, Space Hulk, BFaS.

                    The poor Vendors will lose out as less people will be bouncing thru in-between one of games. There will not be enough time on a tourney lunch break to hit the Vendors. 

                    It will be interesting to see where Blood Bowl, Necromunda, Adeptus Titanicus, Kill Team are hosted.

News Release

        AdeptiCon 2022 Hotel Registration Date and Rates Announced, New Venue Added

            We here at AdeptiCon hope everyone is enjoying a safe and relaxing summer, though we’re having trouble with the concept that it’s already August. The time of year when we start looking forward to AdeptiCon and begin ramping up our collective hobby projects. And although we continue to operate in uncertain times, AdeptiCon remains committed to ensuring that our return in 2022 is as safe and as responsible as we can possibly make it, for our attendees, exhibitors, and staff. To that end, we are happy to announce that we’ve finalized the decision to move forward and secure additional venue space for the 2022 convention, with the goal of creating more flexibility should we ultimately need it.

            AdeptiCon will, in 2022, span two dedicated venues. Both state-of-the-art facilities are within two miles of each other (a roughly 5-10 minute drive). The first you know well, and the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center will remain our primary venue. We’re code naming this AdeptiCon Core. The new addition is the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, codenamed AdeptiCon Outer Rim. The Hyatt Regency adds roughly 200 convention-dedicated hotel rooms on peak nights, an almost extravagant 500 additional parking spaces, thousands of square feet for events, dedicated shuttle service, more dining options, and even a pool.

We are still working out the logistics as to what events will be held at which location, but all the major, larger events will remain at the Renaissance. Current thought is leaning towards seeing the Hyatt play host to the historical miniatures events and games, from Bolt Action to SAGA. But again, details are still being finalized and we intend to keep you informed as things develop.

But, on to the really important stuff. AdeptiCon 2022 convention hotel block opens for registration on Tuesday, August 24th at noon Central Time.  The Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center rates will be 135.00 per night and the block will initially open for a four-night booking. The Hyatt Regency will be 130.00 a night and be available for one or more nights.

Warmaster Weekend Lizards Vs Dogs of War

 

        Sunday became a free day. This time Kal hosted. Just like the Epic game from a week ago or so. This Warmaster game was a first in a long time. I prepared this time. I read my army list. There was one rules look up. Well two. I did not know if flier could enter towns and I didn't know what was defined as dense terrain.

Lizardmen impressions

        The 1st time out with the Lizards. Most the army is complete. I had to sub in 2 fliers, the commanders, and a unit of skinks. The Lizardmen are as tough as the Samurai. The Samurai are harder as the command structure is normal and they have meat shields. The Lizardmen's skinks are junk and getting commands off was a struggle. There command structure is funky. 

        I threw away my fliers. I did not use the Slann's magic correctly and all too easily gave up my wizards.

        Kal's DoW broke in their turn 5. I was one away from breaking. All of which is no great mastery on my part. My dice were hot. Kal's left flank went off while the right was not moving even with the general. Then the right started to go and the left went all stop for the game. Kal was playing with 2/3rds of a force.

        The dice revolt highlighted as the giant charges, 8 dice on the attack (Kal never added in the charge bonus +2) rolling 1 hit. All the Cold Ones hit. He failed his 1/2 saves, I made mine. The giant is wounded. In the end the giant did his duty and saved the guns from the rear and flank threats.

Mountain

2021
Bought = 341 + an army

Sold = 0

Painted = 643
20mm = 8

15mm = 282

10mm = 102
Epic = 22

Terrain bought = 151
Terrain painted = 238

Books
Bought = 13
Read = 5
Games Played = 13

Games Hosted = 7  

20mm Modern "Vehicles"

 

        I can't say how long these have been on the paint table. Too Long. They were forgotten about. The wheels needed work and a sealing. 

        I never clean the 20mm Modern stuff up. There is so much of it. The cleaning alone would double the time to table. I don't feel that it is worth it. The game plays means more to me than the miniature themselves.

        Nothing in the world beats these wack jobs hanging out of the windows while hauling balls out down the shitiest roads. Dudes out the windows are my favorite minis in the range!

Mountain

2021
Bought = 341 + an army

Sold = 0

Painted = 643
20mm = 8

15mm = 282

10mm = 102
Epic = 22

Terrain bought = 151
Terrain painted = 238

Books
Bought = 13
Read = 5
Games Played = 12

Games Hosted = 7  

HMGS HistoriCon 2021 Warmaster and Epic Tournaments

 

November 10 - 14 2021

https://www.hmgs.org/mpage/HconAttendeeInfo

Warmaster Revolution Tournament

Friday November 12, 2021

9am-7pm

2,000 point armies 

Approved Armies from the WM Army Selector; https://wm-selector.github.io/

12 Players

3 Rounds; 9-12, 1-4, & 4-7.

Registration/Check in: starts at 9am. 

Register for Historicon, then email GM after registration with your name and army list. Send the GM your army list using the URL from the save tab on the WM Army Selector.  

GM: Dave    the.epic.gamer@gmail.com

****There is room for 12 people right now, that may be a hard limit so registration is first come/first serve.****

Epic Armageddon Tournament          

Saturday November 13, 2021

9am – 8pm

3000pt Armies

NetEA Tournament Pack Rules (see below links)

All approved individual Army lists (see below links)

12 players; three 2.5hr – rounds, 6’x4’ tables

Round 1: 9am; Round 2: 1PM; Round 3: 5pm

Registration/Check in: starts at 8am

Entry Fee $10. Bring 3 copies of your army list, dice, tape measure, blast markers, objective markers, a good attitude.

Register for Historicon, then email GM after registration with your name and army list.  Entry Fee paid to the GM at the time of the Tournament.

Tournament Pack and Army lists that will be used can be found here: http://www.tp.net-armageddon.org/

Army Generator here (use NeTEA army lists)

https://traitor-legion.appspot.com/

http://adam77.github.io/snapfire/war/index.html

GM: Kalpesh Doshi (kalpeshrdoshi@gmail.com)

Tactical Command website for Epic information, tactics, questions etc.

https://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/

My Contact Info for sending army lists

Kalpesh Doshi

Kalpeshrdoshi@gmail.com