I hate depression. There are days where you can rarely notice it and then you get days like today. Doesn't help that I've had poor sleep and annoying neck and head pain. Even harder not having anyone to talk to (well, anyone that understands anyway). Days like these make me question a lot of things.
I hate depression.
Thursday, 22 January 2015
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Bloody Brushes
I hate it when you start painting your miniatures and realise that you need to replace them, only to check the clock and find out you won't make it before the shop closes for the day. I'm close to finishing the Cowgirl Mousling (who's got a slightly unusual clothing options thanks to the colour schemes I chose) and I think the cannon is done, but the crew still need a layer and highlight before I can finalise the snow basing.
Instead, I've started on the Helstorm Rocket Battery, since that one is only slightly more difficult to work on compared to the cannon. Once I get the Grey Seer this weekend, I'll start converting the Mordheim Eshin Sorcerer model. I'll then get shots of it with the Rat Ogre, whom I can't do much on apart from a few fur lines and tatoos since I forgot the colours used on the skin and if I attempt to fix it I could stuff the whole thing up. The plan will be to create a group with near similar number of models in the video game.
Just noticed that the Skaven 'Warpguard' in the Mordheim video game are not in the original game's Warband rules for the Skaven. Not sure why they were added, but my guess it was to even up the Skaven instead of having more numbers in the warband like in the tabletop game.
Instead, I've started on the Helstorm Rocket Battery, since that one is only slightly more difficult to work on compared to the cannon. Once I get the Grey Seer this weekend, I'll start converting the Mordheim Eshin Sorcerer model. I'll then get shots of it with the Rat Ogre, whom I can't do much on apart from a few fur lines and tatoos since I forgot the colours used on the skin and if I attempt to fix it I could stuff the whole thing up. The plan will be to create a group with near similar number of models in the video game.
Just noticed that the Skaven 'Warpguard' in the Mordheim video game are not in the original game's Warband rules for the Skaven. Not sure why they were added, but my guess it was to even up the Skaven instead of having more numbers in the warband like in the tabletop game.
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Something I Never Thought About
So I was talking with a counciller at a University about picking a course to study that would be more appropriate for me (I have no idea where to go in life) and we got into a discussion about the characters and their stories etc. She asked how would I go in discribing their appearences, their personality, the world and stories, perhaps so that others could do that work for you. I really had no idea what she was getting at, but having given myself some time to think about it, I know see what that was.
Much like how comission work is done, one must give sketchs and descriptions so that the artist your paying can create what you want. Some of my own ideas that I can visualise in my head are near impossible for me to visually place on paper, so I have some basic pics, sketches and descriptions and pay others to create that visual image. My guess is that I was being hinted at that there are areas/ careers that are suited for me. Obviously it isn't as simple as that, probably far more difficult to do then what I first thought, but if that is an option then I'm willing to go down that path of study and give it a shot.
Much like how comission work is done, one must give sketchs and descriptions so that the artist your paying can create what you want. Some of my own ideas that I can visualise in my head are near impossible for me to visually place on paper, so I have some basic pics, sketches and descriptions and pay others to create that visual image. My guess is that I was being hinted at that there are areas/ careers that are suited for me. Obviously it isn't as simple as that, probably far more difficult to do then what I first thought, but if that is an option then I'm willing to go down that path of study and give it a shot.
Balancing A Negative Thing - 9th Ed Rumours
So, as it's been pointed out, I've focused too much on the negatives of the 9th Edition rumours. The fact that they're rumours being the first, but not waiting to see if the rules improve, etc. There are a couple of videos up on Youtube with fans trying to put a positive spin on it, so I guess I'll give it a go too.
Chaosified and Round Bases
It's clear I dislike the idea of round bases in Fantasy, but I believe this may have to do with 40K. See, the maximum unit in a 40K horde army is between 20-30 models, compared to a Fantasy one which can be 20+ with no real limit. This is where the idea of Chaosified comes in. They'll either make some rule changes or stat changes to make the style like that of 40K. Kind of makes sense. Certainly, if I can build an effective Clanrat unit that doesn't need 50+ models that would be a bonus. The rumours suggest that units are still required to rank up if they want to be effective, so I guess we'll see new movement trays come it (though there is a big negative with that).
Regular Releases
While there is still a big debate on this one, it just seems one of those things that will end up going against the company via cheap China knockoffs. As for the positives, if they are affordable, then they'll sell huge amounts and the idea that they'll release with rules means no more waiting a few years just to get a new mini or two with a new army book. We can see it already with them releasing the rules for End Times miniatures in White Dwarf and I do very much like this (mostly because the End Times books are just too expensive, still $96AU just for softback). A new unit to add every few months is a nice idea.
Skaven
Oh boy, the biggest one is that I still have Skaven, but many others either lost their armies or only part of them survived into 9th Edition. I'll say this, I may still have Skaven, but that doesn't mean I'm no less angry about what happened to the other races. I mean our main foes are Lizardmen (who are now leaving the world) and Dwarfs (who will be a side unit to the new Human faction). I guess we still have each other to fight against, but given how End Times is going it'll be hard to predict what will happened. The fact we still may see Thanquol and Ikit Claw in 9th gives me hope (they will have the life prolonging elixir, unless they get killed off in the last End Times book). The fact that I may already have enough unfinished or usable models for a 9th Edition Skaven starting force (minus a number of bases) and if the rumours are true then this means I'll be able to start playing shortly after release.
So there, three things I've tried (and I mean tried) to be positive about with these rumours. I'll type no more about the subject until more information about it comes to hand.
Chaosified and Round Bases
It's clear I dislike the idea of round bases in Fantasy, but I believe this may have to do with 40K. See, the maximum unit in a 40K horde army is between 20-30 models, compared to a Fantasy one which can be 20+ with no real limit. This is where the idea of Chaosified comes in. They'll either make some rule changes or stat changes to make the style like that of 40K. Kind of makes sense. Certainly, if I can build an effective Clanrat unit that doesn't need 50+ models that would be a bonus. The rumours suggest that units are still required to rank up if they want to be effective, so I guess we'll see new movement trays come it (though there is a big negative with that).
Regular Releases
While there is still a big debate on this one, it just seems one of those things that will end up going against the company via cheap China knockoffs. As for the positives, if they are affordable, then they'll sell huge amounts and the idea that they'll release with rules means no more waiting a few years just to get a new mini or two with a new army book. We can see it already with them releasing the rules for End Times miniatures in White Dwarf and I do very much like this (mostly because the End Times books are just too expensive, still $96AU just for softback). A new unit to add every few months is a nice idea.
Skaven
Oh boy, the biggest one is that I still have Skaven, but many others either lost their armies or only part of them survived into 9th Edition. I'll say this, I may still have Skaven, but that doesn't mean I'm no less angry about what happened to the other races. I mean our main foes are Lizardmen (who are now leaving the world) and Dwarfs (who will be a side unit to the new Human faction). I guess we still have each other to fight against, but given how End Times is going it'll be hard to predict what will happened. The fact we still may see Thanquol and Ikit Claw in 9th gives me hope (they will have the life prolonging elixir, unless they get killed off in the last End Times book). The fact that I may already have enough unfinished or usable models for a 9th Edition Skaven starting force (minus a number of bases) and if the rumours are true then this means I'll be able to start playing shortly after release.
So there, three things I've tried (and I mean tried) to be positive about with these rumours. I'll type no more about the subject until more information about it comes to hand.
Friday, 16 January 2015
Hurricanum Is Up
So finally got the pictures of the Celestial Hurricanum is now up.
Celestial Hurricanum
So happy this one is finished. It's no surprise that as a fan of the Lore of Heavens that I love this kit and miniature. It's a strange and unusual device and reminds me of the strange device found in Aughra's house in the movie 'The Dark Crystal'.
I feel relief now that this one is over. It was a birthday present from my brother nearly two years ago and gives you a rough idea how long this thing has been on the on again, off again project. To finally finish this miniature is great, another burden now gone. I still have many projects left to do, but this one has been the one I've most wanted to finish. I admit that I could have done better with this, but I'm still happy with the finished product.
I like this kit, it's one of those done by Games-Workshop that I consider a great product (the Empire Wizard box kit is another great one). I would love to see more of these strange, but amazing miniatures. It's these bazaar and wonderfully imaginative devices that are just one of the many reasons that I love Fantasy.
Celestial Hurricanum
So happy this one is finished. It's no surprise that as a fan of the Lore of Heavens that I love this kit and miniature. It's a strange and unusual device and reminds me of the strange device found in Aughra's house in the movie 'The Dark Crystal'.
I feel relief now that this one is over. It was a birthday present from my brother nearly two years ago and gives you a rough idea how long this thing has been on the on again, off again project. To finally finish this miniature is great, another burden now gone. I still have many projects left to do, but this one has been the one I've most wanted to finish. I admit that I could have done better with this, but I'm still happy with the finished product.
I like this kit, it's one of those done by Games-Workshop that I consider a great product (the Empire Wizard box kit is another great one). I would love to see more of these strange, but amazing miniatures. It's these bazaar and wonderfully imaginative devices that are just one of the many reasons that I love Fantasy.
Thursday, 15 January 2015
New Skaven Miniatures
So I forgot to update the blog with the recent pics of new comming Skaven, yet most rumour sites still have no idea that 'The Rise of the Horned Rat' ebook on the Black Library site was available before it was suppost to be released, so I tend to wonder how any of there rumour trackers consider themselves up to date. But back on track.
I do like the Grey Seer, he even has an chunk of Warpstone as an eye replacement. As I mentioned in a previous article, I really do love those little rats they have started placing on these models. All Skaven need to start having pet rats.
The Warlord model and two of the Stormfiend varients. Rumour has it that they'll be a 3+ model unit (pity, I would rather have them as 1+ model unit) and that the unit has a weapon choice of five options, each one based on the five current weapon teams. Best of all, you can have mixed weapons (meaning I can create a unit with both uniqueness and making each one stand out). They count as skirmish and with light armour which can be upgraded to warpstone laced armour (4+), but casualties must come from that first.
I'll be honest, I've struggled to justified spending the $112AU just to get the Thanquol model. I feel they might have a better chance at getting the Stormfiends (though still no price listings for them), but I'll have a better chance at buying the Warlord and the Seer and painting them up for fun. Can't see me using those two in my current army, got enough Warlords/Chieftains and if I was to use a Grey Seer then I already have a model for that.
And don't you forget who that mighty-powerful Grey Seer is man-thing.
~Grey Seer Skratchnsniff
Whatever. Anyway, it'll be nice to get a few new single miniatures to work on. Well, except the tails. Not very good at painting tails. Blasted things.
Updated:
So the price lists for these miniatures are out with a three pack of Stormfiends are $99AU (Still too much in my opinion, should be around $85AU), Grey Seer is $28AU and Warlord is $24AU. Will have to consider if the Stormfiends are worth it. Actually, I might get the Grey Seer and convert it to an Eshin Sorcerer for my planned Mordheim warband. Perhaps shave the horns back for a slight hood and replace the opened hand with one holding a pistol.
I do like the Grey Seer, he even has an chunk of Warpstone as an eye replacement. As I mentioned in a previous article, I really do love those little rats they have started placing on these models. All Skaven need to start having pet rats.
The Warlord model and two of the Stormfiend varients. Rumour has it that they'll be a 3+ model unit (pity, I would rather have them as 1+ model unit) and that the unit has a weapon choice of five options, each one based on the five current weapon teams. Best of all, you can have mixed weapons (meaning I can create a unit with both uniqueness and making each one stand out). They count as skirmish and with light armour which can be upgraded to warpstone laced armour (4+), but casualties must come from that first.
I'll be honest, I've struggled to justified spending the $112AU just to get the Thanquol model. I feel they might have a better chance at getting the Stormfiends (though still no price listings for them), but I'll have a better chance at buying the Warlord and the Seer and painting them up for fun. Can't see me using those two in my current army, got enough Warlords/Chieftains and if I was to use a Grey Seer then I already have a model for that.
And don't you forget who that mighty-powerful Grey Seer is man-thing.
~Grey Seer Skratchnsniff
Whatever. Anyway, it'll be nice to get a few new single miniatures to work on. Well, except the tails. Not very good at painting tails. Blasted things.
Updated:
So the price lists for these miniatures are out with a three pack of Stormfiends are $99AU (Still too much in my opinion, should be around $85AU), Grey Seer is $28AU and Warlord is $24AU. Will have to consider if the Stormfiends are worth it. Actually, I might get the Grey Seer and convert it to an Eshin Sorcerer for my planned Mordheim warband. Perhaps shave the horns back for a slight hood and replace the opened hand with one holding a pistol.
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Total War: Warhammer
So a paragraph from a book called 'The Art of Total War' mentions them taking the Total War series into a fantasy direction with Total War: Warhammer. This is considered both good and bad news. Good news is we finally have official confermation that there is a Warhammer Fantasy stratagy game in development. Bad news is that these guys brought out Total War: Rome 2, a game that really got to people at how bad it was at launch. Also, are we talking about 8th Edition or 9th Edition Warhammer?
Oh well, I'm just glad there's one in production. That and I still have so much more to get in the Mordheim game. At least Warhammer video games look like their on the up (good ones of course).
Oh well, I'm just glad there's one in production. That and I still have so much more to get in the Mordheim game. At least Warhammer video games look like their on the up (good ones of course).
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