The Return Of 40k In 40 Minutes

Since the last post it's been 40k that's been on my mind. Never thought I'd see the day but there we are. However, I have no intention of getting stuck in again, but a little dabble here and there wouldn't go amiss – after all I have a cupboard full of GW plastics!

It was by pure accident that I came across a solution – 40k in 40 minutes!

Way back at what seems like the dawn of time this article, written by a guy running a school club with limited time, proposed some additional guidelines for playing small games of 40k. There are several sources on the net that have 'converted' the rules for 7th Edition but I'm not interested in that.

I want to go full retro.

So, with that in mind, I'm putting together a list or two using older codexes ready for 4th Edition 40k.
It'll be just like the old days – lots of theory crafting!

I have a lot of troops to choose from – more Chaos than I can count – but I also have plenty of stuff on sprues and in boxes so could, theoretically, build a new army (lol).

I guess we'll see which way this goes very soon!

WarmaHordes Mk3: All New War

So after a steady build up it's official – Mk3 Warmachine and Hordes is now available.

Along with the new £40 hardback rulebooks there are new faction starter boxes which look really good value. They also include mini rulebooks, tutorials, a game mat, tokens and all kinds of other bits and bobs.

Check out the official Mk 3 "All New War" website for info, background and hobby tips.

The rules were released for free online a few weeks ago and there has been a lot of chatter online about the changes and how the factions have faired. I have to say from what I've seen the changes seem to fulfil the aim of the new editions – not to reinvent the game but rebalance what already exists. The individual abilities and rules within each faction now seem to be more characterful and focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each faction.

Have a look at the new rules yourself…

Prime Rules

Primal Rules

This is all great stuff – free rules!! – and it's made me revisit my old Cryx and Everblight projects.

 

Now when I say revisit, I actually mean open up some army boxes and paw over old models. I also have a host of unpainted models for both armies (inevitably) so no need to be buying anything (hahaha!!).

We will see.

Zombicide: Black Plague… More Goodies!

After a rather lengthy five month wait, the second part of the Kickstarter goodies for Zombicide: Black Plague arrived today.

Another rather large parcel was waiting for me when I got home from work, containing lots of plastic goodness. I won't distract you any more with chat – just take on board what will be arriving on your own doorstep soon (or what you missed out on)!

Those are some enormous miniatures for a board game – that rat ogre thing in particular, and the running troll ogre is ridiculously tall… fantastic!