FoW stuff in!

Forgot to take pics of the Canadian Dice set but the models and book are the important thing. Unfortunately the Royal Arillery Platoon was out of stock so on my next paycheck I'll just have to order them by blister packs.

Flames of War

Sorry for not posting in a while, just worked 45 hours for my first week which was good, but didn't have time for much else

Quick update, bought loads of Flames of War stuff with some of my first paycheck as you do as a wargamer it seems!

1 Brit Infantry Platoon
1 Brit Infantry Company Command Team
6 Ram Kangaroo tanks
Brit Artillery Platoon (4 25pdrs including Command, Staff and Observer)
Market Garden Book
Canadian Dice & token set

So lots of stuff to build and paint which is good, my current list looks likes this

Canadian Infantry Company (Late War - 1750pts) - (Market Garden Book)

HQ-30
Infantry Platoon, Ram Kangaroos, .50 Cals-225
Infantry Platoon, Ram Kangaroos, .50 Cals-225
x3 Universal Carrier, .50cals-125
Canadian Armored Recce (2 Sherman V's, 2 Fireflys), .50cals-475
Canadian Armored Recce (2 Sherman V's, 2 Fireflys), .50cals-475
Artillery Section, 25pdrs-195

Also, my Centaurs came in so I'll build those and post some pics!

Simon

No Call to Arms :(

Hey guys, some good news, other then the title... lol. I found a job, HOORAY! But unfortunately, I'm working the Saturday of the tournament, I don't feel like it would set a good impression if I asked for a day off already so unfortunately I'm going to have to miss oot this time, I'm really disappointed because CTA is my favorite tournament which sucks, but I knew at some point I would to miss one at some point...

At least I found job... which screws me lol

In other non-wargaming news, I applied for the Territorial Reserves (nice and early) in November for some extra cash and a different experience, so I'll be playing real soldiers for a 8 weeks.

Also, ordered my Centaurs 2 days ago so hopefully they get in on Saturday of next week!

Simon

Hobby Update

Just a quick update lads.

1. Almost finished painting my unit of hobgoblins, well they are all painted just needing to be based, will post some pics once I base them :D.

2. Ordered my Bull Centaurs from Mantic, got 10 of them for 55 bucks which includes shipping so not bad at all. However, I though they came on the correct bases, turns out they don't :L (you were right Sam) so I cut some 3mm MDF out for 6 bases 

Also on a side note; getting some more practice games in with my CD's which is always good, the count is 4 games post Horned Gobbo. I want to get it up to 12 or even more before Call to Arms which is reachable. Tuning the CD list, I'm happy with the current one. I won't post it now because, lie I said before, it's still in the tuning stages but I should hopefully have the concrete one soon.  

Horned Gobbo Results

1st Day: 20-0 Win (Ogres), 0-20 Loss (Skaven), 0-20 loss (WoC). 2nd Day : 17-3 Win (WoC), 10-10 Draw (Daemons)

So the results are in, congrats to Wil, Locky and Pete Dunn for getting podium spots and a big thanks to Raymond for running the event, he did a fantastic job.

As for me, I didn't do to well, I think I could have done better... much better, but sometimes it just doesn't go down the way you hope it will. I will be bringing CD's to Call to Arms but with a different list, there will be Bull Centaurs incorporated into it, Sam, you were right, I was wrong... two units of Infernal Guard wasn't the way to go(it pretty much looked like I was trying to replicated my Dwarfs list with as many big blocks as possible), not a good idea. And the K'daai needs some help in the field as well instead of treading on his own.

One thing I REALLY need to improve on is not to psych myself out so much when it comes to match ups. I look at the list, if I think I can beat it, things go smoothly but If I don't think I can do it, I get in a slump and don't preform as a should do, which sucks because I know I could have done better.

But enough of me pissing and moaning. Even though I didn't do to well on the placings, this was the most fun I have had at a tournament yet, was a blast, got to see all the usual gamer lads again which was awesome, the night out was fun, but the morning was f****** dreadful, but for some reason I still did better on the second day with an aggressive hangover then I did on the second day. Great fun, can't wait till Call to Arms.

Unfortunately I won't be attending Panzerskrek, I did arrange to stay at my mates hostile on the uni campus a week ago, and then after spending nearly 150 bucks at Horned Rat I just can't afford another tournament until Call to Arms. And the comp system (Swedish) looks 'interesting' but it doesn't do it for me either, doesn't mean I'm against it, as some other people might really like it which is cool, but like I said, doesn't do it for me.

First round draw for Horned Gobbo and my list

So 30 Participants are going to Horned Gobbo, plenty of good competitors to fill the scene and quite a bit of variety in the armies that are being taken to this event.

5 - Warriors of Chaos, High Elves
4 - Orcs & Goblins
3 - Ogre Kingdoms, Skaven
2 - Lizardmen, Dark Elves
1-  Daemons of Chaos, Tomb Kings, Empire, Dwarfs, Vampire Counts, Chaos Dwarfs

So 13 different armies in total, missing are the Bretonnians, Beastmen and Wood Elves. Not surprised seeing how they are the three weakest books.

What isn't a surprise is the amount of High Elves being taken, since the new book everyone and their dog will be itching to give those guys a try, it will be interesting to see what kind of power level that there army possesses now.

I'll be facing Robert and his Ogres first up and the sight of no Ironblaster makes me a happy camper indeed, hopefully my K'daai will get some shit done!

As for me I'm be bringing the Chaos Dwarfs, and here is the list I submitted

Sorcerer-Prophet-375
Level 4 Hashut
Preservation
Earthing Rod
Enchanted Shield

Infernal Castallen-197
BSB
Mask of the Furnace
Shield

Demonsmith Sorcerer-120
Level 1 Metal
Scroll

Hobgoblin Khan-56
Giant Wolf
Spear

30 Infernal Guard-437
Full Command
Razor Standard

34 Infernal Guard-440
Full Command

Hobgoblins-105
Bows
Musician

Deathshrieker Rocket-100

Deathshrieker Rocket-100

Magma Cannon-145

K'daai Destoryer-325

2400pts on the nose.

Magic Cards

Gonna start posting more about MTG then normal, another hobby = a few more posts ;D. Not a huge one though.

Just posting this because I'm looking for a few cards.

x1 Ash Zealot       (Edited, picked up 8 of the cards needed! :D)

x3 Hellrider

Anyone in the Wellington area that is interested just give us a flick in the comments if your interested in trading these.