The Great Big Update - Part 2

Toe Jam & Earl Gets Funded

I loved the original Toe Jam & Earl and it's no surprise then that I've played all three games. So when I learned that a kickstarter was going on to produce a new TJ&E game I was threw my cash in (well, enough to get the game at least). I'm so glad that it got funded and with a bunch of nice features added into the mix (mostly characters and skins). The promotional game video looks much like the original but with a more character cutout look to it and I like the style they've chosen. Best of all, the website for the game allows you to pre-order various merchandise to also help in funding. Very nice indeed.

The End Times - The End...

So the End Times have come and gone, my thoughts? Meh.

I guess it was alright or perhaps it was all the 9th edition rumors that lead to it not being as effecting me like it should of. To be truthful, the whole 'world ending into nothing' was a major disappointment. For me, it felt like this was the end of Warhammer, but for good. Games-Workshop will really need to pull off some amazing writing in order to convince fans to stay for this 'new' Warhammer. Perhaps later on I'll better explain myself. As for reviewing the final book in the novel series, I don't know.

DBZ: Battle Of Gods

So finally got around to watching this movie and it was enjoyable for the most part. Truthfully, it felt more like a collection of episodes as oppose to a movie, but it was still very enjoyable with a few funny moments in it. My only actual complain would be the animation/cinematography, mostly the fight scene. I don't like the digital scenes with the characters flying through the city. Something about that one in particular just didn't feel right and visually it felt so out of place, like they were just standing around and the city was moving instead. I don't know, but it just really annoyed me for some reason.

It also contained an extra showing snippets of the English voice recording sessions. Most might skip over that, but for me it's another insight into voice acting and what goes on. Should see if I can find more of these voice acting behind the scenes videos.

Projects

Yeah, not much has happened on this front. I'm trying to create a cobblestone style base for my next set of mouslings, but should have really looked up a few guides before trying to attempt it. As for GW miniatures, it's been real slow, partly due to heat, but mostly motivation. Partially blame GW for that with the downer this whole End Times event brought. I'm considering doing the other four remaining Empire Wizards (since they were fun to work on) and am still trying to find that Skaven Assassin with fighting claws for my Mordheim group, but again, more on that later.

Photography has also been up in the air (again depression/motivation), but lately the weather has been bad that I've been unable to go to a few of the places I have wanted to take photos at. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll get that chance.

9th Edition

I won't talk anymore on 9th edition until I see anything more worth talking about. I've felt too much of a sting on this subject and I'll wait to see if GW can salvage it or hammer in it's final nail.

The Great Big Update - Part 1

As promised, this is probably the first of a couple of Blog updates that are well overdue. Basically, it's a set of short articles that should have been put up earlier, but as explained in the previous post it didn't get done.

Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii Rangers

So, Games-Workshop finally releases pictures of some nice looking 40K miniatures that gets my interest and then destroys that by having them as a $66 box set instead of being singular or a small set. Are these guys a troop choice cause $66 seems a bit pricey for a troop choice (oh who am I kidding, Stormvermin were are core choice and they cost $83 for a box of them - that's pricey). Who knows, perhaps they'll show up separately on Ebay cause I wouldn't mind one or two of them for the Inquisitorial Warbands I'm working on.

Birthday

Yep, my Birthday was this month and there's nothing more depressing then another reminder that you're a year older and not much has changed (For the record, I'm now 32....sad isn't it). Alright, it wasn't that bad and the day itself was busy and enjoyable. My brother did get me the Civilization V collection and I did get myself the X-COM: Enemy Unknown + all DLC. I've played a number of Civ matches now and it's very addictive and I admit I've never played a Civilization game until now and they are great fun. I usually prefer to win via Cultural Victory as I'm not the type of person to build large armies and go conquering.

As for X-COM, the game is fun and it a little difficult for me (I tend to accidentally get my troops into all sorts of trouble). I have learned one very important lesson though: Never name your solderers. I named mine after characters I've created over the years so when I finally lost one of them it really hurt, eventually leading to me being too paranoid in loosing any of them. I found if I didn't name them, I took more risks. Man loosing some of my favourite characters really hurt.

Ross Noble - Tangentleman

So around two years ago (I think) I saw Ross Noble on the Gold Coast at his Mindblender show. It was fantastic and for the first time in a long time had I never felt happier. I laughed so hard I panicked at one point that I'd have to leave the show in an ambulance due to my Asthma. It was brilliant. So it was no surprise then that I'd save a bunch of money and go see him on his next tour. So, was it good.

Yes, for the most part. I'm actually surprised that the Brisbane Qpac show area didn't feel as good as the Gold Coast arts one, not sure why this was. Maybe the Wicked show had the better stage area, who knows. Sadly my seating area also came with a guy complaining about getting back to what Ross was previously talking about (have you never seen Ross Noble before mate? That's what he does) and a guy a few seats down with a loud annoying laugh who was either stupid or drunk (probably both) who clearly had no respect for those watching the show around him.

This tour also was a fundraiser for a charity called Riders. The money from merchandise went to it along with the money you could give in the donation buckets they had there. I bought the merchandise pack and donated extra as well. A good laugh and a good cause all in one. Overall, a great night.

Lack Of Anything?

So you might of notice another lack of updates and yeah, expect this to be a regular thing. This is one of a list of things as a result of depression and lack of motivation. That said, I'll probably throw up a few updates in the next day or so in the hopes it might kick in my motivation spark. If not, well at least something got put up then.