Happy Birthday

So it's been 25 years for the little game that could. The reality is that it's more like the Imperial Empire and less grassroots. I've been in the hobby for the last 8 years, modeling, painting, and gaming off and on. The 17 prior years, I've known about the game. I've seen it transform from the 1980's cyberpunk grim dark future to the 1990's gothic grim dark, to the 2000's gothic/steampunk grim dark. I've also learned how to paint from thick globs to thin coats to competing at Kublacon in the speed painting contest. Green stuff patching and molding isn't as scary anymore. Custom casting is easier after a year or two of trying. I haven't played or hobbied much in the 40k world, but I haven't left it behind. I'll be there for the next milestone.

BFG again

So Imperials and Tau went at it again. As one sided as the last battle was, this was was just as definitive.

San Luis Obispo Trip - Captain Nemo

So I'm reprinting what I wrote over at tripsandhobbies.blogspot.com for my Disney trip. We hit up SLO on the way back from the Mouse House, and I was able to enjoy a couple of minutes inside Nemo's to pickup some miniatures. San Luis Obispo's used games, comics, and music store. It was there when I was going to the University from 1993-1999. It's moved a couple of times, with it's present location across from the Spike's Bar and a block away from the Thursday Night Farmer's Market. There is more parking now, which helps when you want to stop by.

2011 Resolution Recap

It's the end of 2011, so it's obviously time to review the success at scaling back to reasonable and reachable goals.

Battlefleet Gothic

It has been a long while since we've played a Battlefleet Gothic game. This matchup is a fleet formation engagement at 1500 points. It was also the introduction to our homemade ship cards and orders chits. This was a great experience with the new tools.

Anaheim trip

I was able to visit 2 game stores while spending time at the House that Disney built.

Zombies and ghosts

Some of the pictures of today's game.