Pic submitted by Matt Onken
I feel sorry for the little buy between them...
Chaos Daemon Smacktalk Contest - GO!
Monday, March 7, 2011
WarGamesCon 2011 - The Mirror Match!
There is only one way to really find if you're the best. Face you own reflection on the field of tabletop combat. Welcome to the Mirror Match!
Warmachine: Interviewing Jeremy Miller, The 2011 Templecon Warmachine/Hordes Champ
Templecon is one of the largest and most respected Warmachine/Hordes tournaments in the US. We've got an interview with this years' champion: Jeremy Miller.
Spacecurves' Tactics Class: Assisted Bravery
Hello everyone, and welcome to another Spacecurves' tactics class, where you learn useful tactics you can apply to your games of 40k. Today I will be discussing how to help running units stay on the table and regroup.
Goatboy 40k's Thoughts - The Future!
Goatboy here again chatting up about 40k like I am some kind of crazy person. As usual, I am looking ahead at the new things that look to be coming down the pipeline.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Wargames Gallery 3-06-11
"Wait, which objective are we supposed to hold?"
Caption contest - GO!
Outside the Box 03-05-11
It's that time of the week again! And we have an exciting premiere, first time with Exclusive content! That's right, something that hasn't even been on the Tabletop Fix yet! And of course the usual mix of historic, SciFi, Steampunk and Fantasy from Warlord Games, Wyrd Miniatures, Mantic Games and Antenocitis Workshop. Additionally, a brand new Exotic of the week entering the stage with quiet a bang!
Privateer Press: Weekly Roundup 3-06-2011
WFB NEWS: Orcs & Goblins Launch
40K: Yme-Loc Army Update - Now with Giant Grav Tank
We are a bit over do for an update... and a lot of work has been done on the Commemorative Yme-Loc army since the last time the army showed up on BoLS.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Wargames Gallery 3-05-11
I'm getting Flash Gordon flashbacks from this one..
Flash Gordon quote-a-thon? I think so...
Team America 2011 Qualification News
Hello everyone, today I have an announcement about qualifications for the American team traveling to the European Team Championships (ETC) this August. As many of you know, we have been planning to award a spot on the team to the highest placing finisher at the 2011 Adepticon 40k Championships.
ODDBALL: The Ultimate Lego Dreadnought
Wargaming ASKEW: Tag-Teaming at its Best
One of the best things about wargaming is the wonderful people you meet. We come in all shapes and sizes and generally are charming folks. Some of the relationships we build can last a life time. Sadly, most bonds are forged through tabletop combat...
Once the mettle is tested (and usually after drinks) a great comradery can form- resulting in brothers joining dice to be thrown against greater opponents in the form of team tournaments. These team events are special because they combine the power of two devoted tactical minds for the single purpose of dominating all others.
Or it is an excuse to wear something silly and boast about just how fluffy your army really is. Or you strut your alpha male powers as you command your
From "Team America" wrapping themselves in the American flag...
to the Gold Chain gang from last year's Adepticon...
(if anyone has a picture of Bigred wearing these chains please post it-- he claims to have no knowledge of such an event)
...and there are always loose definitions of a wargaming team...
(I wonder if puberty just came early to that kid in the back)Teams of all kinds bring unique and fun elements to our gaming experience. Team tournaments are typically not only about smashing your opponent face in. The real competition comes from creativity by designing and executing a specific theme.
Here are some examples from Adepticon.
I think the more absurd and fun you have with team events the better. That is why for Adepticon 2011 I put together a little cadre to join in the fun. For our theme it is built around non-scoring units, hence our team name...
Table or Tie!
On Blood of Kittens I made a post to better explain the concept...
This is not just an ego driven pursuit. We all felt that having no scoring units was the right handicap so the other teams would have a chance at defeating us.
Since our lists must have troops we selected codecies that have non-scoring ones. We found that Space Wolves, Daemons, Orks, and Blood Angels have just the right ingredients to produce this brew of pure silliness. For my part I am bringing Orks.
So what will my 1000 point list have? Here is the quick run down…
- 1 Big Mek
- 1 Nob Squad in a Battlewagon
- 1 Deff Dred
- 6 Killer Kans
Understand also that Adepticon has some pretty fancy force org rules for the Team Tourney.
The main goal of our little band of merry men is to spoil some of the more douchey teams from winning (fun is the essence of the Team Tourney). In addition, we have some hurdles with the Team Tourney format. For some reason Adepticon really wants people to play armies that “naturally” would fight together. This injection of “realism” is kinda vomit inducing. So for folks that “stretch” the histrionics of the 40k universe like our team we are kinda punished.Really! How are we suppose to make a story sound plausible for Orks, Daemons, Blood Angels, and Space Wolves to drum around the Kwanzaa Kinara anyway? Since there is very little chance of coming up with some hackney fluff story to tie our armies together better go another route– a route that (I think) makes sick sense.
So the plan is to include Internet Memes into our theme.
Don’t know what an Internet Memes is? Well basically it is a little piece of cultural data that society and sub-cultures use to describe pretty much anything over the Internet. Simple Internet memes are found in forums and comments everywhere: words like Death Star, Bubble Wrap, MSU, and fluffy are good examples. Still don’t get it Wikipedia to the rescue!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_memeStill not understanding? This will help…
How do you incorporate the concept of Internet Memes into a Team Tournament?
Luck would have it that a portion of the points you can score in the Team Tourney come from having a display board. Since our team has no fluff and our concept is pretty above-board– using Internet Memes seems like a perfect fit.
For those that have read this on Blood of Kittens you already know that I am running a contest (with prizes) to go along with the display board. We are using the Internet Memes to design our display board, with readers submissions as the main component.
I know many players are inspired by team events and I recommend them anyone. It as simple as getting a couple of you mates and running 2v2 at your local store. Besides you can only beat up your friends at Wargaming so many times before they stop fighting you.
So what has been your experience with team events? What has been some of the best teams you have seen and why? Do not forget Blood of Kittens Adepticon display board contest! Ends on March 15th.
40K: Forgeworld - Hostile Environment Cadians Inbound
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wargames Gallery 3-04-11
Lets start off our weekend with a LotR pun-off
I want to see some real groaners...HIT IT!
This Week in 40K Podcasting – 2/25 – 3/3
Welcome to another "This Week in 40K Podcasting,”
40K RUMORS: Tyranids Upcoming Wave Tidbits
40k Lore: Lore Applied, Characters
Hello again everyone, let’s take another look at another way to channel an enjoyment of background into one’s hobby: characters.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wargames Gallery 3-03-11
pic submitted by Kevin Reed
So many great ways to go with this one...
Caption Contest - GO!
40K: Deathwing on the Road To Adepticon
Hey everyone, Adepticon is very quickly approaching and guess what I'm taking to Chicago...
Dystopian Wars- Painting Your Fleet: Federated States
Read on to find out how he painted his Federated States of America Battlegroup, and feel free to catch up with him over at the Stony Point Refugee (SPR) Forums,
40K: BAs vs the Nidstar - Part II - Practical Applications
This past weekend I had the opportunity to play in the Genghis Con 40k GT in Denver, Colorado. There were 70 players present. I brought my 1850 point DoA list and this would be my first experience with them in a large competitive environment.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wargames Gallery 3-02-11
Is it just me, or are none of these Marines paying attention?
Caption Contest - GO!
Caption Contest - GO!
OH HECK YEAH!!! FFG Announces Dark Crusade RPG
Warmachine: More Custom War Hogs
How many War Hogs are too many? Well with Dr. Arkadius' Tier giving them a 1 point break, I decided no less than four would satisfy. And since I'd already spent quite a bit of time customizing one War Hog, I figured I'd have to go just as all out with the next two.
40K BATTLE REPORT: Eldar vs Space Wolves (Video)
Hi everybody.
40K: Tyranids In the Balance
It's time we take a proper look at the Tyranid codex, and see it for what it really is.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
This Week in 40K Podcasting – 2/19 – 2/25
Welcome to another "This Week in 40K Podcasting,” (now on BoLS!) Here is this week’s top 5 40K Podcasts!
FoW: On The Road to Nationals
With summer fast approaching it's about time to start thinking about the Flames of War national tournaments - with that in mind I've been looking for some good tournaments to go to this spring.
THQ: Dawn of War 2 - Retribution Ships (video)
Spacecurves' Tactics Class : Flame Deflection
Hello everyone, and welcome to another Spacecurves' Tactics Class. As always, it is my goal to teach you practical tactics you can apply in your next Warhammer 40k game. Today's tactic involves using friendly models to control the placement of templates.
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