New year, same me. To make my hobby goals more real, I’m putting them down on virtual paper. I’ve also kept my 2019 hobby goals for reference. The idea is to update this master list at the end of each quarter with new status (Acquired, built, painted, completed). SAGA Complete 6pt. Late Roman warband –… Read More Andrew’s 2020 Hobby Goals
Been a while since I’ve made a Kickstarter post. The latest project I’ve backed is these fantastic looking minis from Aenor Miniatures. Aenor has been around for some time and sadly I missed out on the first KS a couple years back. I do not want to make that mistake again! Lovingly sculpted by hand… Read More Aenor Miniatures Ogres & Orcs
Glory by Hogg Publishing arrived at my door just a few weeks ago after I backed it on Kickstarter on a total impulse last March. When I saw this on KS I was immediately drawn in by the incredible artwork and only became more excited after reading about the game. Could this be a dungeon-crawler… Read More Glory
A good friend of the Chicago Dice crew organized a full weekend of games, beers and friendship. Here is a breakdown of what Ben and I played over the weekend. 1775 1775 from Academy Games is possibly my favorite team game. There is an incredible combination of broad strategic decisions and edge of your seat… Read More What we played
Latest post in the Showcase series showing my entry in Crystal Brush 2019. The photos were taking on my phone using the MacroMat from Tablewar. The miniature is from Nocturna Models. I entered this model into Crystal Brush at Adepticon 2019. It’s the first time I have ever painted a large scale model and I… Read More The Crusader
The latest smash hit from CMON, A Song of Ice & Fire: The Miniatures Game, showed up BIG at Adepticon this year. Not only was the two-player starter set added to every Premium and VIG swag bag, there was a host of events and tournaments running all weekend long. Andrew’s thoughts – Let’s get the… Read More Adepticon 2019 – A Song of Ice & Fire: TMG – Recap
Adepticon 2019 has come and gone. Let’s look back at the insanity that was Bolt Action Doubles! We tried something new this year for Doubles. We worked with the TOs to create an event within the event – The North Africa Club Challenge. This resulted in 14 of the 30 teams bringing Bolt Action armies… Read More Adepticon 2019 – Bolt Action Doubles – Recap
Latest post in the Showcase series. The photos were taking on my phone using the MacroMat from Tablewar. All models by Warlord Games, stowage by Rubicon Models and Debris of War. Army on display at Adepticon 2019
I laid out my hobby goals for 2019 back in January. Let’s take a look at the progress so far. SAGA – No Change Complete 6pt. Late Roman warband – Half built Play in an event Frostgrave – No Change Complete Red Box Games Frostgrave warband – Primed Complete Durgin Paint Forge Frosegrave warband –… Read More 2019 hobby goals – Q1 update
It was my second year as TO for Bolt Action Combat Patrol at Adepticon and running this event was truly a highlight of the weekend. As requested, here are the event results. Feel free to shoot me a message if you would like your full detailed score. I’m already excited for Adepticon 2020! Event results:… Read More Adepticon 2019 – Bolt Action Combat Patrol – Results
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