It’s my favorite time of year. The seasons change, the days grow shorter and the action heats up for Bolt Action! Oct. 12 – Michigan GT – Lansing, Michigan Chicago Dice team: Andrew, Ben and Dexter are competing in Back to the Front! A one-day, three-game Bolt Action tournament. The hook: This year Back to the… Read More Bolt Action Tournament Season – Fall 2018
First in a series of articles covering Andrew, Ben and Dexter’s journey to Operation Sting 2018. Operation Sting is one of the premiere Bolt Action events in the U.S. Over the years Sting has gained a reputation in the Bolt Action community for taking all aspects of the hobby (paint, sportsmanship, and gaming) to the highest… Read More Road to Operation Sting – Part 1: The Armies
How to magnetize model bases, unit trays and storage for A Song of Ice and Fire: The Tabletop Miniatures Game. What you will need Zinc plated fender washers (3/16″ x 1″) Adhesive magnetic sheets Stacking storage bins (I use Sterilite) Hobby clippers Superglue (I used Loctite Gel Control) Scissors Adding washers to the models … Read More ASOIF: TMG – Magnetic basing and storage
Let’s dive right in with my first impressions of CMON’s A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game. After two games I’ve got a good feeling about ASOIF: TMG. Leading up the game’s release, the hype was real. I have not been this excited for game in a long time. I am thrilled to report… Read More Ranks and flanks – we back baby!
Join Andrew, Dexter and Ben as they head to Collinsville, IL to compete at DieCon 2018. Monday, 11:28 a.m. – The final tally DieCon 2018 is done and dusted. Final results are: Bolt Action Tournament Dexter, 3-0-0, Best General, first place Andrew, 1-0-2, Best Painted, third place Ben, 1-0-2, fourth place Tank War Tournament Dexter,… Read More DieCon Live Blog
Fourth in a series of posts showcasing completed projects. The photos were taken on my phone using the MacroMat from Tablewar. Models shown: Games Workshop Acolyte Iconward Acolyte Hybrids Neophyte Hybrids Aberrants Goliath Truck
Join Andrew, Dexter, Eric and Duff as they head to Omaha to compete in the Bugeater GT. Sunday – 7:47 p.m. – On the way back After two days of competition and 22 games played between the four of us, we are back on the road towards Chicago. Bugeater 2018 was one hell of a… Read More Bugeater GT Live Blog
Join Andrew and Ben as they embark on a cross-country journey to Warlord Games Con in Midwest City, Oklahoma for a weekend of gaming, competition and history. Sunday, 8:40 p.m. – Home After another 12 hours in the car, we made it back to Chicago. Warlord Games Con was a great experience. No promises for… Read More Warlord Games Con Live Blog
Join us as we roll up to events around the greater Midwest and show show folks how we do things in Chicago! May 18 – Warlord Games Con -Midwest City, Oklahoma Andrew and Ben are playing in a three-game, 1250pt. Bolt Action tournament. Andrew is also entering in a painting competition. Event information June 1… Read More Chicago Dice Tournament Season – 2018
I finished up my third monster over the weekend – The Werebear! Just like the two previous monsters, the Werebear was a joy to paint. This break from historicals has been just what I needed. I can’t remember the last time I got to grab my pot of Sotek Green! Next up, the imposing Cliffbreaker… Read More Massive Darkness – The Monsters – Werebear
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