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  • [Editor's Note: Spoiler Alert - This book review goes into detail about what transpires in the book.  If you're the sort that would prefer not know, be warned...] Ill start off by saying I am not usually a Gav Thorpe fan: his writing usually just doesn’t have that flair for atmosphere that I usually enjoy in a Warhammer or 40k novel. I will actually go as far as to state that had my friend D, who loaned me the book, not warned me about the beginning I probably would not have made it past the first chapter. The story follows...

    Review: Path of the Warrior

    Posted on April 2, 2011 | 4 Comments
    [Editor's Note: Spoiler Alert - This book review goes into detail about what transpires in the book.  If you're the sort that would prefer not know, be warned...] Ill start off by saying I am not usually a Gav Thorpe fan: his writing usually just doesn’t have that flair for atmosphere that I usually enjoy in a Warhammer or 40k novel. I will actually go as far as to state that had my friend D, who loaned me the book, not warned me about the beginning I probably would not have made it past the first chapter. The story follows...

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  • I’ve been posting Nid stuff pretty consistantly so far this month, so I figured it was time to mix things up a  bit.  If you follow my blog regularly, you’ll know that I bought my wife a new camera this Christmas, and I thought I’d give it for a spin on some of my old models.  This way, I get to see how good the image quality is, while creating more content for my blog that doesn’t require effort on my part (other than snapping a few pictures). Below you can find a picture of my old Falcon Anti-Grav Tank, painted in...

    Pimp My Ride: Biel-Tan Falcon

    Posted on January 22, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I’ve been posting Nid stuff pretty consistantly so far this month, so I figured it was time to mix things up a  bit.  If you follow my blog regularly, you’ll know that I bought my wife a new camera this Christmas, and I thought I’d give it for a spin on some of my old models.  This way, I get to see how good the image quality is, while creating more content for my blog that doesn’t require effort on my part (other than snapping a few pictures). Below you can find a picture of my old Falcon Anti-Grav Tank, painted in...

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  • This is what happens when you let Blaine choose the points.  His uber internet skillz and peculiar sense of humor invariably comes up with a suitably l33t point total.  For those of you who are over the age of 14, or have never played world of warcraft, go here for an explanation of what I’m talking about. That said, this is what happens when you let Blaine’s wife set up the terrain for you: They’re a great couple of friends.  Every time you go over to their place, you’re destined to have fun.  Granted, it might not always be the...

    Battle Report: Biel-Tan vs. Tyranids (1337pts)

    Posted on November 3, 2009 | 8 Comments
    This is what happens when you let Blaine choose the points.  His uber internet skillz and peculiar sense of humor invariably comes up with a suitably l33t point total.  For those of you who are over the age of 14, or have never played world of warcraft, go here for an explanation of what I’m talking about. That said, this is what happens when you let Blaine’s wife set up the terrain for you: They’re a great couple of friends.  Every time you go over to their place, you’re destined to have fun.  Granted, it might not always be the...

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  • For those of you who aren’t familiar with Exodite Dragon Knights, think of the best of cheesy fantasy and futuristic movies combined.  This is the sort of thing the guys at Mystery Science Theatre 3000 swooned over: Space Elves riding Dinosaurs! The first time I recall ever hearing about them was in the 2nd Edition codex where they had a brief blurb, and if I remember right, they might have had an entry in the HQ section (though I’m probably confusing that with Eldar Pirates).  While it was a super cool idea, I think it was ultimately too much of...

    Exodite Dragon Knights – Concept

    Posted on October 31, 2009 | No Comments
    For those of you who aren’t familiar with Exodite Dragon Knights, think of the best of cheesy fantasy and futuristic movies combined.  This is the sort of thing the guys at Mystery Science Theatre 3000 swooned over: Space Elves riding Dinosaurs! The first time I recall ever hearing about them was in the 2nd Edition codex where they had a brief blurb, and if I remember right, they might have had an entry in the HQ section (though I’m probably confusing that with Eldar Pirates).  While it was a super cool idea, I think it was ultimately too much of...

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  • Below is my list from Friday night’s game:  HQ: Yriel, Prince (155 Pts) Elite: Wraithguard x5 (369 Pts) Wave Serpent 1 x1 [145] Energy Field; Spirit Stones; TL Shuriken Catapults; TL Bright Lances; Spiritseer (Warlock) x1 [49] Enhance ; Spiritseer Upgrade; Singing Spear; Elite: Fire Dragons x6 (96 Pts) Troops: Dire Avengers x6 (124 Pts) Dire Avenger Exarch x1 [64] Bladestorm ; Defend ; Diresword Troops: Pathfinders x5 (120 Pts) Troops: Pathfinders x5 (120 Pts) Heavy Support: Falcon x1 (175 Pts) Holo-Field; Spirit Stones; Scatter Laser; TL Shuriken Catapults; Pulse Laser; Heavy Support: Falcon x1 (180 Pts) Holo-Field; Spirit Stones;...

    Army List: 1500pt Eldar Warhost (led by Yriel)

    Posted on October 25, 2009 | No Comments
    Below is my list from Friday night’s game:  HQ: Yriel, Prince (155 Pts) Elite: Wraithguard x5 (369 Pts) Wave Serpent 1 x1 [145] Energy Field; Spirit Stones; TL Shuriken Catapults; TL Bright Lances; Spiritseer (Warlock) x1 [49] Enhance ; Spiritseer Upgrade; Singing Spear; Elite: Fire Dragons x6 (96 Pts) Troops: Dire Avengers x6 (124 Pts) Dire Avenger Exarch x1 [64] Bladestorm ; Defend ; Diresword Troops: Pathfinders x5 (120 Pts) Troops: Pathfinders x5 (120 Pts) Heavy Support: Falcon x1 (175 Pts) Holo-Field; Spirit Stones; Scatter Laser; TL Shuriken Catapults; Pulse Laser; Heavy Support: Falcon x1 (180 Pts) Holo-Field; Spirit Stones;...

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  • Tonight’s opponent was named Kris.  I met him a few weeks ago at the regular gaming club, but haven’t been able to pin him down to a game until tonight.  As soon as I met him though, I knew he was the kind of friendly gamer that would be fun to play against, so I started screwing around and gave him the nickname “Sacrificial Kris.”  I had no idea how apropos the name would prove to be… We rolled up Annihilation with long table edges (like my last battle), and again, I won the die roll.  The table was setup...

    Battle Report: Biel-Tan vs. Relictors (1500pts)

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | 2 Comments
    Tonight’s opponent was named Kris.  I met him a few weeks ago at the regular gaming club, but haven’t been able to pin him down to a game until tonight.  As soon as I met him though, I knew he was the kind of friendly gamer that would be fun to play against, so I started screwing around and gave him the nickname “Sacrificial Kris.”  I had no idea how apropos the name would prove to be… We rolled up Annihilation with long table edges (like my last battle), and again, I won the die roll.  The table was setup...

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  • So, this was my first game with Eldar in entirely too long (from what I can remember, this is the first since the “new” codex was released), and it was also my first game against Cole.  It was certainly a learning experience for me though (and in some ways, to Cole, since he obviously hasn’t played much against Eldar forces). 

    Battle Report: Eldar vs. Daemonhunters (1500pts)

    Posted on October 10, 2009 | 2 Comments
    So, this was my first game with Eldar in entirely too long (from what I can remember, this is the first since the “new” codex was released), and it was also my first game against Cole.  It was certainly a learning experience for me though (and in some ways, to Cole, since he obviously hasn’t played much against Eldar forces). 

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