Damn IG! You turn your back on em for a minute and they go traitor!
Caption contest
Caption contest
Monday, June 7, 2010
Hobby: A Quest For the Perfect Varnish
Hey guys, Ive been seeing a lot of varnishing articles on here, I figured I'd throw my hat in the ring here for those looking to take it to the next level.
WFB: 8th Edition Preview Copies Available Very Soon
So you're probably wondering what's the deal with the gigantic wall of text Warhammer 8th rumors discussed earlier, and why we aren't giving them breathless non-stop coverage. Well there is a reason for our relative calm...
19th Hole - Tyranids - "ScuttleBugs"
The 19th Hole
Tyranids “Scuttlebugs”
We have new campaign that will be coming up at our store here in the next couple of months which should be fun. The campaign is going to be based on a Tyranid Genestealer cult, vs Eldar and Imperial Guard. I have decided to pick join the side of the Nids this year and been debating on some army ideas just for fun. I think this army list is the latest one I am going to use as not too many people ever play Gargoyles, or the Parasite of Mortrex in games.
2000 point "Scuttlebugs"
Parasite of Mortrex
Gargoyle brood with toxin sacs x 19
Gargoyle brood with toxin sacs x20
Hive Guard x3
Hive Guard x3
Ravener Brood x6 with rending claws
Tervigon with Scything talons and Catalyst
Termagant squad x10
Termagant squad x 10
Genestealer brood x12
Genestealer brood x12
Trygon
Trygon Prime
Army Tactics
The basic idea behind the army is to have as much maneuver flexibility either through deep striking, scouts coming on the board from the sides and Trygon having troops coming out from the hole. The list is designed to at least be fun for me and will have some inherent weakness built into the list. It will have a hard time verse AV 13 and AV 14 vehicles as my only range weapons will be the Hive Guard but they are designed to hit transports and move from there. If I am facing a mechanized army I will have to get close and hope with the 6 Troop choices that I can tie them out in objectives or just tie them up in the game long enough that they won’t win either. The Parasite will be helpful for the gargoyles to give them a little bit of close combat ability and tank hunting while also being able to create Rippers in the back field. I have played a couple of games and created close to 40 Ripper Swarm bases with him before which was a personal record!
The list should be fun against most players and with enough skill you could hold your own against most armies out there plus with 100 models in your army roughly depending on the Rippers you create you will be around the whole game. Super assault armies can be an issue also but you should have the ability to engage them and time your assaults correctly for you to come on top. Now there are some ways you can change this list also with dropping the Trygons for Mawlocs and picking up eight Ripper Swarm bases for deep striking or changing the Hiveguard into three units for better fire control.
That is this week’s list, now remember you can tweak and change it if you want for a softer game and there are things you can do to make it harder but it’s your choice at the end to use it… Otherwise I’d love to hear your thoughts on its design as well as you own tweaks and advice. If you have any special codex requests for next week's lists, let’s hear them or you can message me lists for discussions on the BoLS Lounge. Darkwynn out.
Goatboy's Thoughts: What Grinds my Gears.
Goatboy here again, instead of some insight into whatever tactics I might use in 40k today I just want to talk about some of the things that drive me crazy about the game.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Wargaming through the Eyes of Sun Tzu
Wargaming through the Eyes of Sun Tzu
A series by Todd V. Ehrenfels
This is the third in a series of examinations of how traditional military thinkers can help us as players of various types of wargames. The idea of these articles is to provide both new and veteran players with sage advice that has echoed down the ages and still influences modern tactical, strategic, and logistical thinking.
Hordes Weekly Roundup: 6-6-2010
Another week, and Privateer Press has unveiled another set of cool minis. This time we get a handful of Hordes minis for the upcoming Primal MKII launch.
ODDBALL: Dreadnought CPU Case
EDITORIAL: Death of a Unicorn
My army may be the sparkliest thing to hit a gaming table, but I am not a unicorn. I’m not a gamer girl. I’m just a gamer. Just like you.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Geek Nation Tours: Geeking Out in the UK
40K Book Review: Faith and Fire
“Faith and Fire” is an exciting novel about the Adeptus Sororitas by James Swallow. I normally do not pick up novels by authors I do not know on faction fluff that I care very little for; however, this little gem showed up in our break room at work in the take-and-read library. Since it was free and I enjoy the 40k universe I thought I would give it a chance.
40K NEWS: The Grots are Coming!
40K TACTICS: Intro to Spearhead Part 1
It’s been a holiday weekend in the UK, so after 3 days off work, and 3 days spent playing 10 games of Spearhead, I feel a little worn out. I’m really enjoying it, more so than when I first played Apocalypse.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Wargames Gallery 6-04-10
Pic submitted by reader: Mike Shaw
It takes a brave gamer to use a Warhound as terrain
Caption contest GO!
Caption contest GO!
CHARITY: Storm Wardens Collaborative Army Giveaway!
Hey all, Jawaballs here!
I wanted to share a little bit of goodness with every one over here at Bell of Lost Souls. I am taking part in an army building project with several bloggers the likes of Dave Taylor and Ron Saikowski.
FOW PRIMER: Movin' On Up (Part II)
Welcome to the exciting conclusion of the FoW Primer dealing with the Movement step. If you haven't read Part One I suggest you do!
Wargaming ASKEW: The Day after Wargaming
It is one of those rare Saturday mornings-- you wake up to the sun taunting you to get out of bed while the blanket is curled up making you warm and toasty. Grudgingly you get up and begin your day.
WFB SNEAK PEEK: 8th Edition Launch Releases (pics)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Hobby: Quick Tips - Make Your Own Washes
The recipe is easy. 3 parts Liquitex Matte Medium to 3 parts distilled water to 1 part paint. This will give you a sure-fire mixture that will do what GW's washes do so beautifully. I have a dropper bottle that is premixed 1:1 matte medium to distilled water and when I use it to make a custom wash I dispense it 6:1 mixture to paint.
Let us know what quick tips you use, or how this tip works for you.
Hobby: Customizing Your Warjacks. Part 1
Gentleben here, and today I want to walk you through some quick conversions I've done to personalize some of my new plastic Menoth warjacks. Lets get to it!
40k Lore: The Emperor, Part 2: Plans, Intentions, and Personality
Once again let’s take another look at what we know about the 41st millennium’s most potent of personages, The Immortal Emperor of Mankind - Part 2.
40K: So You Really Want To Give Foot Eldar A Try?
Fritz here, so you have been thinking about running a foot Eldar list? Maybe you heard how they are tearing up the tournament scene crushing everything in sight and you’ve been thinking about giving one a try? All kidding aside, is there a valid reason to run a foot ‘dar list at this point in the game, and IF one was to attempt it what would be the first step?
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Horustooth Heresy - Fort Collins, Colorado (40K RTT)
Jwolf here. Just a note for our US-based Rockies area tournament players. The good people in Fort Collins, Colorado are putting together a nice RTT event. Knowing the organizers, the event will be well run and a good time. So if you’re in travel distance, pop over and get in an RTT – you’ll probably spend less than you will the next day on pyrotechnics anyway.
Here’s what Nathan had to tell me about it:
Horustooth Heresy (Named after the local landmark Horsetooth Rock)
Fort Collins, CO
Saturday July 3rd
3 round Warhammer 40k tournament
1850pt, standard force org
$25 pre-registration, $30 at the door
50 spots
This is the first of what we plan to be an annual event. Our goal is to bring together players from the myriad game clubs in the region and provide a top-notch tournament experience.
email contact: FortCollins.WarParty@gmail.com
Wargames Gallery 6-2-10
Pic submitted by reader: Adam Wilson
I'm a sucker for pirate Orks!
Caption contest
Caption contest
Goatboy's Conversion Corner: MegaNobz & Boss
Hi Goatboy here with a showing of the new Mega Nobz I made for a local painting contest. I know they are not the best option game wise, but I just really like the idea of stomping around Ork Jerks with a crazy army.
BoLSCon Pairs FAQ Update (40K and WFB)
There is a lot of excitement about our Friday Pairs Tournaments for BoLSCon this year, and the evil schemers have already been hard at work, developing bizarre and effective combinations to rule their respective wastelands. I'll answer some of the Frequently Asked Questions for Fantasy and 40K below.
40K BATTLE REPORT: CSMs vs Orks (Video)
Hi everybody.
The BoLS video battlereports continue. Today we have AdamHarry bringing a World Eaters warband to throwdown agasint Minus67's tournament Ork Waaagh. Eternal bitter hatred versus the Green Tide - who shall prevail? Check it out folks and tell us what you think!
WFB 8th Edtion, Apocalypse Now?
A guest editorial by Iamaddj
The coming of the 8th edition of Wahammer Fantasy Battles this summer, marks a major change in the gaming scene, one that will either make of break WFB, turning it into one of the greatest game franchises ever or a husk of a game.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Wargames Gallery 6-01-10
"Sarg, I've got a bad feeling about that statue..."
Caption contest
Caption contest
Hobby: Painting Angels Vermillion (video)
Video by: LBursley
Today LBursley runs us through painting an Angels Vermillion Space Marine. A visually striking hard highlight style that some out there might consider when you move forward with a new army for the (somewhat) recent Blood Angels Codex. Give the video a watch, take what you will from it, gain knowledge, paint better, have fun!
Want more? Then don't forget to visit The Painting Corps for regular updates with tips for the newest wargamer to the most grizzled veterans. There's something for everyone. Head over and join the conversation!
Warmachine: Menoth Battle Box Tactica #2
Warhammer Fantasy: Farewell 7th
Farewell 7th edition WHFB
by Revenant
by Revenant
I think everyone will agree that 7th edition was a crazy ride. With highs and lows throughout the years we played it. I have seen more new faces join the fantasy ranks and seen more leave then I ever did in 6th.
40K TACTICS: Using Spearhead Formations
Jwolf here. As you know, Games Workshop released rules for Spearhead Formations, which are supposed to be add-ons to your normal 40K games. I’ve read through the formations, and I have some ideas about which units benefit the most from the Formations posted on the Games Workshop site. First I’ll briefly discuss the Spearhead Rule, then dive into formations.
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