One More Necromunda For the Year

 It's beem quite the year. And mostly in... not so good ways, at least for me. But there have been positive things, among them getting to play some fun games with my family and friends, which is a little thing, but still worthwhile.

And I get to have one more game, tomorrow, for the end of the year, because it turns out a friend of mine also plays some Necromunda, and they're interested in a casual game or two. So here's my new team, a little squad of space dwarf miners (or ironhead squats, as GW likes to call them.

 

There will probably be a post about that game once 2024 rolls around. Until then!

A Break for Heroes

 One thing I haven't talked about much on this blog? Hero Quest! And yet, it's a game that my wife and I play almost weekly with my parents. It's a game that, mechanics wise, probably hasn't aged all that well, even with the new version, but that's part of the appeal for my family, I think. My parent's usually aren't in the mood to learn a whole new set of game mechanics after dinner, and my nephews are still a bit too young for the crazy complex games of today. Hero Quest is easy enough to pick up and play for everyone, and just balanced enough in the direction of the players so that kids don't get frustrated.

Last week we managed to finish the final of quest of Kellar's Keep, with some suitably dramatic moments. I'm Zargon most games, and while I personally want my family to win against me, it's nice to have a good challenge for them. And the gargoyle at the end surprised them and gave them some tense action, so all was well.

 

                                                        (Note the druid is a bear now.)

All in all, a good time.

Halloween Hunter!

Alas, I am too busy for anything but tiny boats these days.

But heck, tiny boats are cool! Enjoy.

Back Again with Boats!

 There and back again? Well, now I'm here and back again. Been very busy, etc. But here's my dwarf fleet as it now stands:

Eight ships is pretty darn good for me! I've got more stuff to share soon, gotta update.

Tiny Armada Report

 I played a game of Armada! Woo!

Against myself, and using four ships, but still!

The game started with a frigate and two brigs confronting a dwarf ship, perhaps two patrols that were forced into battle.

The brigs, with their speed and maneuverability, managed to score a few hits on the dwarf vessel, but nothing severely damaging. Meanwhile, the frigate struggled to get close enough to bring its guns to bear.

In the end, it was the dwarf ship that managed to get into position. It let off an impressive broadside, raking the stern of the human frigate and crippling the vessel. That was enough to drive the Men away, and give victory to the Dwarfs (I ran out of time)

 

Honestly, even though it was tiny and short and solo, I had a lot of fun. Got to get more real games in soon!

Armada and Dwarfs

 I said I was more excited about this post, and I am! Because I have painted several dwarf ships for Armada:

The dwarf ships are fairly simple and fun to paint, which is of course a bonus for someone like me, who is not the best at painting. These ones I mainly painted in metallic colors, bronze, silver and copper, with purple for a bit of variety. Purple doesn't seem to be a color people associate with dwarfs, but perhaps it should be. I mean, I like it.

I've managed to get a hold of the rules, and a few Empire of Dust ships too, so I'm hoping to try out a little game soon.