Time Wasting and Hate

Finally decided to watch the last few seasons of Red Vs Blue. Gotta say that while both were good, the last seasons ending (the final couple of minutes) just didn't feel right. I guess that after what they did to Church, I just felt that it was similar to previous seasons. In fact, I think seasons 6, 8 and 10 all had the same ending in my opinion (a similar theme anyway).

I've also noticed on the Net the huge amount of hate thrown towards the game Aliens: Colonial Marines. Personally, I don't get it. I guess maybe people don't like the gaming company or that the idea of a Co-Op Aliens game seems right. I did learn just how much of a complete asshole people can be with bagging things out without proper criticism. Personally, if a person dislikes something about a product, then I would assume you would use logic and facts to point out why they dislike it. When I see a comment like:
"OMG This is shit and all those of you who buy it a fukkin faggots"
......yeah, your intellect is showing. I prefer reasons behind it, not just some fanboy vs hater talk. I guess that's what one should expect on the internet these days. My opinion of things change based on intelligent feedback, like perhaps something ruins the storyline (thinking of you Blizzard) or perhaps there are a lot of bugs or too much 'pay for' content (which is sadly becoming more common these days). Of coarse, perhaps the whole point of such stupid comments is just some marketing ploy to fuel my rage and buy the product just to make a point....I don't know.

Warriors of Chaos Models Opinion

I know it seems rather pointless talking about a hobby that I'm slowly loosing interest in (I blame depression, but as you'll see, that's not entirely true), but this is one of those things that I still have some interest in.

Chaos is a creative minds dream, with some of the craziest conversions made for it. So when a new army book was announced, I checked out some of the models.

Mutalith Vortex Beast - By Tzeentch, this thing is big and ugly. A mouth full of tentacles seems both wrong, yet totally in place. It is a large monster, so is pricy and as many have pointed out, it's base seems small compared to the model size. As much as I like it, it's another pass.

Vilitch the Curseling - Compared to his image from the last book, this version is much more creepy. I guess it's the no eyes/nose head over the shoulder that gives that effect, as if the foulest of evil whispers it's dark words into your mind. Again, another price model, but I may get this one just to paint (or even parts for conversions).

Now to the ones I don't get. I admit that Throgg looks alright, but when he's the same cost as the Mutalith Vortex Beast, I think that's a major pass for me. Given he's a one off character might make some sense, but compared to the monster's your trying to sell more of, it seems too much for me. The Forsaken are just the same. Given that their a CORE choice, $70 for 10 models just doesn't seem right. Hell, it's cheaper to by a pack of 12 Chaos Warriors and some green stuff and convert your own and they'd still be somewhat similar to these guys. I'm sorry, but it was the Forsaken that screams 'Money Maker' to me. Given past history, I recon they'll make these guys an almost must have for any Chaos Warriors player and many will need a Hoard of these guys (that's about 30+ models) and at $70 just for 10.........you can see where I'm getting at.

That is one of the major reasons I'm winding down. In this day and age money is very tight and there is no way I can throw myself into this if I have to fork out shit loads of cash just for a few models. I spend much of my time just getting and painting single miniatures here and there now (Ebay helps with that), but ever returning with a massive full scale army again........not likely.

Wild Weather

As I speak/write the wind outside is howling and the windows rattling. Just a week or two ago we had a massive heat wave and bush fires nation wide. Now we have rain, cyclonic winds and floods again in Queensland. In truth, this is becoming a regular summer here now, which is why I'm probably not surprised by it.

Video Time Again

The Review Must Go On (Sorry, but there's no direct link for this video)

First up is the return of the Nostalgia Critic (my fav parts are when Doug talks to NC on his computer, which was both funny and very well scripted, and who they chose to replace NC in the plot hole). As much as I love the Nostalgia Critic, I hope this wasn't just Doug bringing him back because of ratings or fan presser. If he wanted to bring him back because he enjoyed playing as him and has all new ideas, then I'm all for it. Good luck Doug.

The Angry Joe Show is one of those web based shows about games, yet there is something about this one that I just seem to like. Man, some of these top 10 I must of missed, despite just how big a news article they are. Makes you wonder what 2013 will bring.

I love this game and watching these guy's try and play it is just hilarious.

Don't dance to this.....the hidden truth behind most songs?

Upcoming Games

While I spend this month playing games like League of Legends, Diablo 3 and Trine, there are a few new up and coming games I'm really looking foward too.

February

Dead Space 3 
What can I say, I really like this series. I admit I'm not a horror fan, but this game has such a great storyline and a very creative enemy. Number three provides something different with the option of co-op, though whether or not I'll get to play that is another question.

Aliens: Colonial Marines
Oh hell yes. If this game gives the same atmosphere we have come to expect, this should rock. Up to four player co-op I can't help feel there's a Left 4 Dead/ Dead Island element to it........but then again I get to shout movie quotes while blasting acid-blood aliens so why complain. Don't get me wrong, I love 4-player co-op, I just haven't seen this game in action yet.

March

Starcraft 2 - Zerg Expansion
Given how I love ever evolving xenomorphs, this expansion is looking good so far. I love the Starcraft storyline, and so long as Blizzard doesn't screw it up like they did the Warcraft one, this should be good. Hell, I just want to evolve things.

Not sure if there is anything else that's good coming soon? I guess I'll keep an eye out......still, back to League of Legends (Insert Kog'Maws first taunt here).

First Henchman almost done.

That's right, that Genestealer cultist model is almost finished and the next one will be an Ur-Ghul with a ridiculous backpack and chest plate, who is the equivolent to an Arco-flagellant. Should be very silly indeed.

Meanwhile, I have created more characters to the Storm Spear storyline. This includes two new friendly characters: Earth Pony - Top Drop (another Aussie based character who's own dream is to be able to make any drink that there is) and Pegasus - Sapphire Flame (a female member of Princess Luna's guard and eventual love intrest for Storm Spear).

Of course, that means a new villain too, a Unicorn called Star Siphon. This character evolves into a monstrous version of himself called Siphon Void after his first plan to gain power backfires thanks to Storm Spear and co. His evolved form is larger and more meaner looking, his body covered in crystal and chitin. His new form also gives him the power to absorb energy and proves to be something to look on into the future.

Am also working on writing an article on the Bloodclaws so they can be better described (given I suck at designing things so far) so something else to look out for later on too.

Inquisitor and Co

As I mentioned earlier, I'm working on a Ordo Xenos Inquisitor and a Warband to go with him. I must admit, I'm having a lot of trouble connecting to the current Warhammer 40k game and am not seeing the colourful and creative vibe there once was. The only exception for me is the Inquisitors (Orks are great, but have lost some of that colour over the years). At first glance they seem like fanatics with too much power and getting their own way, and for some that's true. But many are very secretive and deal with things that would seem wrong to others. That's why I went with the Ordo Xenos (Alien Hunter). Daemon Hunters are great, but their more focused with Chaos, while Witch Hunters will burn anyone who just looks at them wrong. Xenos (particularly the radicals) deal with the many alien species that exist within the galaxy, even going so far as using their tech or even adding them to their warband.

So that's how I wanted this to go, a radical Inquisitor using alien tech with a variety of species and mutants he can call on for aid. This means no average imperial models in the warband, if it is human then it must be of a unique range (like Necromunda) or converted to match the warband (so say a fantasy miniature that has some conversion to it). I also planned to ban the Daemon Host, but decided that perhaps there is a warp based alien entity I could use as it's replacement later on.

If I was to go ahead and build it as an allied force, the main one would be Imperial Guard based. Limiting it to just a small HQ, perhaps a Tech Priest and a few small Troop choices. The guard would be based around mutants too. After all, most would be killed because mutation is a sign of Chaos, but this is sort of like a 'soul redemption' by fighting for the Emperor (and no Imperial authority would care if they wanted to send mutants to die over 'clean' humans).

This is just a side project that means I'll have many variety of models to paint, so I won't get too sick of painting the same ones over and over again.

Update: Having thoroughly investigated the various Xenos in the 40k universe, I have concluded that there aren't many I could add to the warband. So instead, I'll create my own Xenos species. Now that's something I'm really looking forward to do.