Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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This blog is going into temporary stasis whilst I mess around with the layout, domain and whatnot.
And that's why I haven't posted for two weeks as well...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
TWINCG - Finecast Will Become Fine
Welcome to yet another article on This Week In Non-Competitive Gaming, where I make some form of enraged rant about something or another on a weekly basis! Fun, right? Once again I’d like to focus on one of the recent controversial issues of 40k, Citadel Finecast, which personally I like.After I bought 6 Finecast models, all of which were in perfect condition, I began to like–gasp!-them, and after my recent purchases of two more Shadowseers, which are also perfect, I thought I might defend them a bit more.This time, however I’m not going to force evidence and whatnot down your throat, rather encourage you too remember the launch of plastic...
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Exodites: Conversion Tutorial
I know I've been quiet for a while, but Uni sucked up a lot of my time this week. So, to make up for that, I decided to throw together a tutorial for converting Exodites or plastic Rangers/Pathfinders, for a relatively cheap cost.
WHAT YOU NEED
1x Guardian Defender Squad ($55 AUD)
1x Wood Elf Glade Guard Kit ($50 AUD)This gives you enough to construct 10, individually posed models that are already cheaper then the Finecast Rangers which are $110 AUD for 10, with only five poses and also will have an additional 6 spare components for future conversions.
Now, onto the tutorial. Once again, I apologise for the picture quality, I am...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Exodites: Resin Bases?
I know, I know...
Today was meant to be a Codex Review Day, but I haven't finished it yet, Seer Councils require significant depth.
Do not despair however! I will put it up on the weekend, provided it is completed by then of course.
Rather, today I am going to discuss the main choices of resin bases for Exodite armies.
Such bases tend to be more urban orientated, so there is a very limited choice, however with any luck, the ones I've found will suit your taste.
First up we have Dragon Forge's Lost Empire base range, which only cos about $1 a base and have a wide variety of sizes for all models you have.
Our next items are from...
Monday, June 27, 2011
TWINCG - Mantic Games: Defender of Decency!
Yet another week has gone past, so it’s now time for yet another This Week In Non-Competitive Gaming!
Though it is more This Week In Competitive Capitalism, Or Lack There Of.
Recently, after my daily trolling over on BOLS, I have found myself infuriated by the comments on Mantic’s new game Warpath.
The main criticisms of the game are that Mantic are just ripping off GW’s ideas. The ignorance of this statement, while versed in some from of truth, is quite annoying to me. Firstly, GW are not the sole owners of the Fantasy in Space setting, which was built upon the Fantasy setting, which was built upon the Middle-Earth setting and so on...
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Exodites: It has just begun...
Well, this is the humble beginnings of my new Exodite army... I'm still restricted to my iPhone, so once again I apologise for the quality of the pictures; they look much better in real life, I assure you!
Well, without further ado I shall begin!
War Walker
Back of War Walker
Blurry Exodite
Rangers/Exodites
I do intend to have a conversion guide or painting guide up this friday, one of the two.
They are mainly a kitbash, but with some fiddly bits and the painting is also somewhat straight forward, albeit time consuming.
And there we have it!
Thought, criticisms, unfathomable rage?
How do you guys go about ...
Friday, June 24, 2011
Storm of Magic. Son, I am Disappoint
Well, initially, I was very excited about the release of Storm of Magic, being a Fantasy player myself. However it has turned into a bit of a failfest.
8th Edition already has some serious flaws, like OP magic and hordes and now these are becoming even more pronounced in the new expansion, and I quote
...With monumental spells, wizards raining meteors out of the sky and monsters the size of houses tearing up enemy units with impunity.Added to that, they have got none other than Mat Ward to write the damn thing, with his previous foray into Fantasy resulting in the monstrosity that was the Chaos Daemons Army Book, one which even a inexperienced...
TF2 Now Free
Team Fortress two is now free on Steam!
Get it here!
If anyone wants to play some games with me, drop a comment below.
For those of you who have never heard of it, it is a crazy FPS by Valve, who made for Left for Dead, Portal, Half Life and Counterstrike, all amazing games in their own right.
It's a light hearted, fun and incredibly addictive game, so downloaded it, I mean, it's free you know...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Calling all Eldar Accepters
Calling all Eldar bloggers!
Do you want to support our cause in creating a far more accepting and non-segregated blogging world
Do you have a genuine love for Eldar?
Do you wish to save their species from extinction?
Do you want to change the galaxy, saving one Eldar at a time?
If so, join our blogroll!
Drop a comment with a link to your Eldar related blog and I'll add you quite happily. Hopefully, this site will eventually become a meeting point as such for all Eldar players, but we need your help to achieve this dre...
Eldar Codex Review: Farseer
Next up is the Farseer, the pimp daddy of all HQ choices in the Eldar codex. If you’re not using one, then your either using Eldrad, a dual Autarch build or have no intention of winning games. Essentially, if you don’t have him/her in your list, you might want to make an appointment with a Phsyciartrist. And that is said in all seriousness. Of course there are some exceptions to this rule, however they are few and far between.
TACTIAL VALUE
I can sum this up in very few words: Space Elf Chuck Norris. S/he tends to be orientated towards beefing up other Eldar units. While they can hold their own in close...
Monday, June 20, 2011
EAS Proposed Posting Schedule
So, being the 1337 organiser that I am /sarcasm I felt that it would be beneficial to compose some form of schedule for my posts here, mainly to enforce myself to update the blog and also to ensure that you guys know when and what I will be posting.
If I don't, feel free to... encourage me. Drive-bys, muggings or even a well written and mildly polite *gasp! U Mad Bro?* email or whatever. Just don't visit me in person... that would be somewhat concerning and I will claim no responsability for damage caused on the grounds of self defence.
Anyway, as Shakespeare said "Too much ado about nothing" the waffle shall end! Don't look too excited......
TWINCG - Finecast is Fine?
For this instalment of This Week In Non-Competitive Gaming, I thought I would tackle the most controversial issue at this time, namely Citadel Finecast.
One simply has to cast their eyes upon any blog or forum to be bombarded by a deluge of nerd raging, coma inducing posts about Finecast, orientated towards the price and quality.
Well, I actually like love Finecast! At first I thought it may have been a single, decent sculpt that I had purchased, I mean, the internets cannot be wrong can they?
Well, in that mindset I purchased no less than six models, all of which were excellent.
Obviously you wont take my word for it so here are some pictures...
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Codex Review: Avatar
Image from Forge World
Next up on the agenda is the Avatar of The Bloody Handed God, a strong unit, however is limited severely in army selection choices, requiring a very particular army to be used effectively.
TACTICAL VALUEThe Avatar has one particular niche which it fills, namely the primary HQ choice for a Footdar army, particularly Guardian Spam, compensating for low leadership by making them fearless or acting as supporting units in assault, ensuring that he does not get bogged down in horde type armies. Generally, you should try to cram as many units in as possible within his 12” Fearless bubble, however does increase the damage...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Fuel for the Fire
Came across this little beauty on GW's site, it was far too good to pass up showing it.
Counts as Space Wolves anyo...
TWINCG - Neckbeards: An Epidemic
Walk into your FLGS, look around at the people gathered there, take a deep breath, inhale the fumes and perspiration and try not to collapse.Welcome to another instalment of This Week in Non-Competitive Gaming! This week we're going to take a look at what separates us from the bane of gaming, the neckbeard and steps you can take to ensure you do not join their shambling legion of pestilence. Firstly, lets look at how to identify whether or not you are truly a neckbeard
IDENTIFYINGLook in the mirror.
If it breaks, then skip to the "Overcoming Symptoms" section.Take a good, long look at yourself. If you see the fat rolls, the...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Codex Review: Autarch
To kick this bad boy off, we begin with the unloved Eldar Autarch. It's not that his stats are bad or anything, quite the opposite in fact, rather that the Farseer tends to chew up our points and HQ slots, being far more crucial to Eldar armies.
TACTICAL VALUE
His most useful asset by far is the Master Strategist rule, increasing the chance of your reserves turning up quickly, something which has been increasingly important in 5th Edition. He is also highly adaptable, with equipment choices to fill the majority of roles presented to him, though these can quickly raise his price to higher levels than desired. Unlike the Farseer,...
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Craftworld Eldar Codex Analysis: An Introduction.
Hey guys,
This is the beginning of what will hopefully be the beginning of a somewhat regular column, which will be, as implied by the name, a analysis of the Eldar codex.
Each unit will have it's own dedicated post, where I will cover several major areas, Tactical Value, Theme, and Painting and Modelling.
I'll begin fairly shortly with the HQ choices for Eldar, however, I will group the Pheonix Lords together into one post,starting with generic characters and working my way through the Special Characters.
Any thoughts, criticism or unfathomable ra...
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Exodites 1500 Points
Righto, this is my first list for Eldar Exodites at this stage, being foot orientated with some harlie sauce as well. Normally, Wraithlords are a far superior choice then Warwalkers, but their presence is too hard to justify in an exodite army.
The core consists of Pathfinders, the obvious choice for the theme with 2 units of Harlequins as well, having VoT, ensuring that the fire of the opponents army is either uselessly aimed at the clowns, who they cannot see, or is diverted to the Pathfinders, whom hopefully have been thrown in cover, with a significant bonus to their cover saves.The Death...
