Quirkworthy

Every gamer I know, me included, spends more hobby time not gaming than they do actually gaming. Odd, really.

Of late, I’ve been mostly trying to decide on a new army to collect. I envy those dedicated folk who always play one thing as they never have to decide. But then I think I like the decision making. It’s a bit of the hobby I can carry with me on the tram, as I walk the dog or brush my teeth. Which army do I want? Which will I get less distracted from (always the danger)? What would be cheap to collect, whose models do I like most, what do I already have lying about gathering dust?

You know the drill.

I’m very busy at the moment, which is rather nice. Several game projects are all moving ahead at once and are all looking exciting. Concept art, new sculpts and lots of playtest games – all very cool. But can I talk about them? Well, mostly no. Dwarf King’s Hold is the exception, as that’s been announced and previewed. The rest will have to wait.

It’s a bit frustrating as I want to talk about the other new stuff too. That’s part of the job though. Release timings and news can be a sensitive and financially important issue, so you’ll hear from me when the time’s right.

So expect much mumbling on a DKH theme for a bit – mostly elves for now as they’re next up to bat, though the greenskins are lurking (as ever) in the shadows 🙂

Lost the banner somewhere. It wasn’t really special, but it was doing a good job of holding the fort till I had time to make something prettier. Hmmm… must be round here somewhere.

Oh, it’s back 🙂

I never wanted a Chimera… until now.

Maelstrom‘s Banelords range of fantasy monsters is an intriguing idea, and has some very nicely made critters in it. Having seen them in the flesh, so to speak, I can say that they’re even finer in reality than they look in the photos. Even so, I think the only beast I’d actually part with cash for is the Chimera, which is luvverley. That’s just me though – I don’t have a Skaven or Chaos Warhammer army, and that’s what much of it seems to be aimed at.

The painted Chimera you see on the net was on display at their shop and it is absolutely gorgeous in person. Take a look at the close ups. Now I’m wracking my brain for an excuse…

…dropped into my inbox this morning. At least, an existing project just got a bright shiny new polish. New crew and a general upping of the ante. Going to be good. Naturally I can’t actually tell you anything helpful about this, but with this lot they’re not very good at keeping things quiet so you shouldn’t have to wait long. They tend to get too excited and just have to tell…

Must learn not to sleep. Need more hours in the day to get everything done.

I’m possibly being a bit greedy here, cos I’ve got a whole bunch of cool things going on already, but which gamer ever didn’t like shiny new toys?

Plough on regardless, that’s what I say.

Trying to get into the rhythm of posting things here, and it’s tricky at times. Not that I’m averse to rambling on about my favourite topic of games, but anything new takes time to grind those new furrows and make reflexive. It’s the format that’s new to me, not the subject. Only take a minute.

Time is, as ever, in short supply. I wish this site was looking shinier, but it’s going to be a gradual process. Just too many exciting projects on the go at the moment to take much time out. Slowly, slowly. We’ll get there.

Well, sort of. Internet TV anyway.

This was my trip to meet the super friendly guys known as Beasts of War. Very cuddly for beasts they were too. It’s also very exciting to be around a bunch of people who have such a strong vision for the future of their hobby, and a passion for getting it done right.

I wish them the very best of luck. Not that I think they really need it. They’re already doing outstanding stuff. You should surf over there and have a look if you haven’t already.

Trying to get things sorted round here.