Author Archives: Quirkworthy

DreadBall Kick-Off Edition

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Quirkworthy

I’m putting this up after noon today so that you’ll know this isn’t an April Fool. Just thought I’d mention this in case you hadn’t seen it. DB Kick-Off is a sort of DB lite edition that is aimed at … Continue reading →

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A New Plan

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Well I tried having fixed days for specific types of post and it just ain’t me. I’ve almost certainly missed more than I’ve hit, so that’s not a plan I’m going to pretend to adhere to any more. Instead, I’ll … Continue reading →

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DreadBall Season 2 Design Theory: Judwan

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Quirkworthy

There are two teams which have grown out of my initial idea for a single MVP, and the Judwan are the first to be released. From day one they’ve been an experiment in the extreme end of what’s possible for … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Quirkworthy

I really should have mentioned this sooner. Some enterprising folks have set up a God of Battles group on FaceBook and as a way of encouraging people to join they’ve giving one random member a free blister from the range … Continue reading →

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DreadBall Season 2 Design Theory: Girls! Girls! Girls!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Quirkworthy

One of the things I really like about the way the Void Sirens have come out is that the models make sense to me. Very often in fantasy and SF miniatures, the women get to wear little more than chainmail … Continue reading →

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Too Much Fun – What Jake Did Next

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Well DreadBall Season 2 is off my desk now, and apart from talking to you guys about all the fun stuff it contains¹ I can shift my focus onto the next project – but what’s that to be? Well the … Continue reading →

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Space To Be Creative

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Quirkworthy

I’ve been trying to make enough room to set up a permanent painting area. One of the things that constantly stalls my painting efforts is the fact that I’ve got to clear a space to do any. It may be … Continue reading →

Posted in Painting & Modelling, Random Thoughts | 40 Comments

DreadBall Season 2 Design Theory: Bugs!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Are Z’zor evil or are they just misunderstood? It’s not easy to tell, and their peculiar noises and movements don’t fill the average human with any sense of comfort or warmth. This makes them perfect “bad guys” in the spectacle … Continue reading →

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5,000 Comments

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Looking at my stats page I see that I’ve got a current total of 5,000 comments on this site. I have no idea whether 5,000 comments is a lot or a little, but it’s a big round number that keeps … Continue reading →

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DreadBall Season 2 Design Theory: Mr Roboto

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Quirkworthy

One of the main features of Season 2 is the four new teams, and the one I get asked about most is the Robots. What are they like? What style do they play? Are they a strong or a fast … Continue reading →

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