Category Archives: Random Thoughts

I’m not a regular watcher of particular channels, or a regular reader of specific blogs. Having said that, there are some I return to again and again. One YouTube channel I like is Tabletop Minions, and in case you don’t … Continue reading →

Been having some tech foolishness this week (broken screen, weird pop-ups, corrupt browser script – maybe), which has delayed a few things. One of those is the FAQ on DS LOS which I now hope to start publishing in bits … Continue reading →

Reflexively, I like this. I want to get one and find some clever gaming use for it. Unfortunately, having seen many vac-formed bits of terrain over the years, I can’t say I’ve ever been really impressed. OK, on occasion, and not … Continue reading →

Just got a packet from Prodos with some UniCast samples in. Interesting for a few reasons. Firstly, these look like production casts from their current line, all boxed and shrink-wrapped. Presumably that means volume is not an issue. Secondly, it … Continue reading →

That’s what retailers tend not to be doing. Most gamers don’t realise how tiny the real world margins are for game stores, so the breakdown this chap from Black Diamond Games in the US has kindly shared is really helpful … Continue reading →

Inspired by something entirely different, I had one of those good ideas that requires a lot of rummaging about the net, and a quick purchase on eBay. More for the lead mountain 🙂 And it’s still in the shrink 🙂

You may not have heard of Prodos Games. If you have, and especially if you backed their Aliens vs Predators game, you may well have strong opinions about them. Now I’ve had a few conversations with them behind the scenes, … Continue reading →

Been away; back now 🙂 Just returned from a flying visit to Paris for work. Didn’t see much of the city itself, though I did manage to sneak out and meet up with my old friend Leonidas from Ravage. He’s up … Continue reading →