New, Old Friends

It's been at least two editions since I've tried Warhammer Fantasy.  Dark Elves was the first fantasy army that I had owned, so with the release of the new army book, I thought I'd slowly creep back into Fantasy and see how I do.  I picked up three boxes of the new warriors and a sorceress along with the new spell cards and army book and got to work.

The new warriors can be built as spearmen, swordsmen, or crossbowmen.  I figured, I'd start small, see if it keeps my interest and build out if I find it worth my time.  Total investment, so far: $160.50.

My local GW store has designated Friday nights as Beginner's night.  I can throw down with a small force against other newbies while I learn the ropes again.

My starting list:

Hero

• Sorceress w/ Tome of Furion = 105

Core 

• 10 Dreadspears w/ full command = 120
• 10 Dreadspears w/ full command = 120
• 10 Darkshards w/ full command = 150

Total = 495

I'm keeping this bare bones, so I can learn the basics all over again. I'm hoping to get the models built in the next week and at least get a game or two under my belt.




 

Breldon of Fallbarrow

Painted up my first miniature from Otherworld.  I love the miniature.  This is definitely a first rate product.  Sorry about the bad lighting.  No excuses other than I suck at photography and it was off of my iPhone camera. Now that I look at this mini, I'm not to pleased with the base. I think I'll re-do it.

Breldon hails from the relatively unknown hamlet of Fallbarrow.  He inadvertently began his career as an adventurer after being captured by a goblin hunting party and was sold to a drow slaver. He miraculously escaped after several months of captivity and made his way to the surface. Barely alive, he was found delirious and malnourished by a hermit and nursed back to health.  The hermit nursed Breldon back to health and allowed him to help in blacksmith shop as he regained his strength. The grizzled, old blacksmith compensated the former captive by forging him a sword and armor.  

The fighter has since taken to the road in search of adventure... 

 

Nostalgic - OD&D and Otherworld Miniatures

As I mentioned I've been gaming since I was 13.  It's been thirty five years and some of the best memories were sitting around a table, playing old school Dungeons & Dragons with my friends.  During those years, I collected some pretty cool miniatures (mostly from Grenadier) and some of my favorites where the dungeon-crawling heroes armed to the teeth with weapons and outfitted with packs, sacks and pouches.  But those miniatures seemed to be rare.  Until now. I found a miniature company in the UK that produces some incredible 28mm lead miniatures just like the old days.  What I love most about these figs are: 1.) The adventurers come with backpacks and bedrolls, AND 2.) The sculpts (monsters as well) are all based on TSR's First Edition AD&D.  Needless to say, I ordered a few.  I'll let you know how they look for real. 

For now, head over to Otherworld Miniatures and check out their catalog.

First Post

I've been a gamer since I was 13 years old.  But I've never really been vocal about it.  Mostly, because nearly all of my peers have outgrown their childhood.  I never did.  I still love comics, monsters, aliens, wizards, warriors...you name it. 

Well now, I feel like sharing all of that. Hence this blog, so stay tuned for all sorts of gaming and geekery as I share my wargaming hobby with the internet masses.  You never know, I might even share some of my other interests as well.