The Unstable Dice Podcast Presents:
40K Combat Patrol Tournament and Adepticon Primer
Hosted at Rockhead's Comics and Games
Date: Feb 23rd, 2013
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Entry Fee: $5.00 in advance/$10.00 on the day of tournament (Paypal to equinox999equinox@yahoo.com)
Registration: Email equinox999equinox@yahoo.com or post in this thread
Player Size: 16 (We will expand if we sellout by Feb 14th.)
Tournament Rules: The event will use the Adepticon 2013 Combat Patrol Rules. Painting and sportsmanship will scored as per the guidelines in the rules pack.
Painting Requirements: Players are required to field models that are painted. No bare plastic/resin or primed only models.
Beverages and Snacks: As part of the entry fee, players will be provided with an assortment of beverages and basic snacks
Registered Players
1. Andrew Karolus (Seahawk)
2. Ernie Hall
3. Tyler Cooley (Chubs)
4. Doug Weismantle
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16. John Gaszak (Equinox)*
*As the TO, I will be playing in the tournament but will not be eligible for any prizes or awards.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Waaaghcast Cup: Kalima Killers Week #5
Snotlings scurried to gather the pile of teeth that had been thrown into the betting pit of the orc team. The orcs had a feeling that this would be a good old fashion bet down, so they were betting on who would cause the most bruises in the game. With the last of the bets placed and collected, the orc team began to chant their team motto.
"Crush, Crush, what a rush... Smash those mummies into mush."
The chanting continued until the team was worked up into a fevor and went screaming onto the field. The crowd erupted into cheers and brawls as the orc team took to the field. Finally there was a team on the pitch that would do something other than stand motionlessly like the Kalima Killers. The Killers had been on the field since the prior night, but had not moved since getting into their positions for kickoff.
The first half was a one sided affair as the orcs used a simple plan called pop and run to score two touchdowns. How pop and run works is that the orcs pop the closest skeleton and then run with the ball after it is dropped by the opposition. If there was a bright spot for the Killers, it would have been them being able to knock out the orc's star goblin player.
The second half was more of the same as the orcs continued to break skulls and score touchdowns. The orcs didn't have much trouble enforcing their green will on the Khemri team. The game concluded with the Killers taking a few cheapshots on some of the less experienced orc players.
After the game, the orc team rushed eagerly back into their locker room; each player on the team assuming they had won the bet. To their shock, they discovered that the equipment manager had won the bet. Seemed none of the players realized that a team composed of skeletons and mummies cannot actually be bruised. The orcs are now looking for a new equipment manager.
"Crush, Crush, what a rush... Smash those mummies into mush."
The chanting continued until the team was worked up into a fevor and went screaming onto the field. The crowd erupted into cheers and brawls as the orc team took to the field. Finally there was a team on the pitch that would do something other than stand motionlessly like the Kalima Killers. The Killers had been on the field since the prior night, but had not moved since getting into their positions for kickoff.
The first half was a one sided affair as the orcs used a simple plan called pop and run to score two touchdowns. How pop and run works is that the orcs pop the closest skeleton and then run with the ball after it is dropped by the opposition. If there was a bright spot for the Killers, it would have been them being able to knock out the orc's star goblin player.
The second half was more of the same as the orcs continued to break skulls and score touchdowns. The orcs didn't have much trouble enforcing their green will on the Khemri team. The game concluded with the Killers taking a few cheapshots on some of the less experienced orc players.
After the game, the orc team rushed eagerly back into their locker room; each player on the team assuming they had won the bet. To their shock, they discovered that the equipment manager had won the bet. Seemed none of the players realized that a team composed of skeletons and mummies cannot actually be bruised. The orcs are now looking for a new equipment manager.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tournament Tuesdays - IWFB #4 (Part 1)
Did not get a lot of pictures from the first round.
Murphy's Dark Elves vs John's Daemons of Chaos
Thursday, January 17, 2013
On the Bench: Fimir Purple Cloth
When it came to painting the cloth sections of the fimir model, I needed to use colors that would help unify the model with the color scheme of the ogres. At the same time, I wanted to make the fimir to look distinct and not just a retread of the same colors on the ogres. To this end, I decided to include the purple scheme I used with the ogres, but only in a minimal fashion.
The process of painting the purple begins with a solid coat of Vallejo’s Hexed Purple [4:1; Paint:Thinner]. I usually need to apply this layer in two or three coats to ensure that the white primer is not bleeding through the purple. Once the layer has dried, I give the model a healthy coat of GW Leviathan Wash and set it aside until the next day.
Upon returning to the model, the first layer is a couple of coats of Vallejo’s Hexed Purple that has been mixed with some Vallejo’s Medium Glaze [3:1:1; Paint:Glaze:Thinner]. When applying this coat, I try to paint it away from the sections that I want to remain the darkest purple. The first layer of the mix is also started a little deeper in the model compared to the second and third layers of the mix.
Moving to the next mix, I begin the highlighting process by applying a thinned layer of Vallejo Hexed Purple mixed with Vallejo Violet Blue [4:1:1:1; Hexed Purple:Violet Blue:Glaze: Thinner]. Since this layer is less opaque, I only apply one full layer and follow it up with a slight touch-up on spots that don’t meet what I am wanting. After the last layer is applied, I quickly move to the next layer which is the primer mixed with the addition of a drop of Vallejo Skull White and a drop of Vallejo Glaze Medium. Similar to the prior layers, I apply it with a brush stroke that moves away from the darkest sections. Once the layer is applied, I go over the highest points of the model with the mix.
The next few layers continue the process of highlighting the purple sections by adding either more Vallejo Skull White or Vallejo Violet Blue. With each layer, I try to gauge whether or not to add more paint thinner or glaze to the mix. I also switch from a 00 size brush to a 0/10 size to better control the application of each layer.
The process of painting the purple begins with a solid coat of Vallejo’s Hexed Purple [4:1; Paint:Thinner]. I usually need to apply this layer in two or three coats to ensure that the white primer is not bleeding through the purple. Once the layer has dried, I give the model a healthy coat of GW Leviathan Wash and set it aside until the next day.
Upon returning to the model, the first layer is a couple of coats of Vallejo’s Hexed Purple that has been mixed with some Vallejo’s Medium Glaze [3:1:1; Paint:Glaze:Thinner]. When applying this coat, I try to paint it away from the sections that I want to remain the darkest purple. The first layer of the mix is also started a little deeper in the model compared to the second and third layers of the mix.
Moving to the next mix, I begin the highlighting process by applying a thinned layer of Vallejo Hexed Purple mixed with Vallejo Violet Blue [4:1:1:1; Hexed Purple:Violet Blue:Glaze: Thinner]. Since this layer is less opaque, I only apply one full layer and follow it up with a slight touch-up on spots that don’t meet what I am wanting. After the last layer is applied, I quickly move to the next layer which is the primer mixed with the addition of a drop of Vallejo Skull White and a drop of Vallejo Glaze Medium. Similar to the prior layers, I apply it with a brush stroke that moves away from the darkest sections. Once the layer is applied, I go over the highest points of the model with the mix.
The next few layers continue the process of highlighting the purple sections by adding either more Vallejo Skull White or Vallejo Violet Blue. With each layer, I try to gauge whether or not to add more paint thinner or glaze to the mix. I also switch from a 00 size brush to a 0/10 size to better control the application of each layer.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Hump Day Heroics - WASTE Wars: Waaagh Aerie Tournament Series Event X (Part 2)
++OOPS++
Personal issues have delayed this week's report til next week.
Personal issues have delayed this week's report til next week.
The Waaaghcast Cup: Kalima Killers Week #4
A green mist settled onto the field as the Hellsburg Stealers took to the field. The skaven needed every advantage they could get against the undead might of the Kalima Killer's front four, so flooding the field with warpstone mist was just another tactic in their arsenal. If the Killers took notice of the mist, they gave no sign of it.
The game began with the Stealers receiving the opening kick-off. Gutter runners quickly dodged the front four of the opposition and moved into a position to receive the deep ball. Having not anticipated the speed of the ratmen, the Killers were caught off guard as they skillfully moved the ball towards the endzone. The crowd went wild as the double hand-off lead to an early lead for the Stealers in the second turn.
The Stealers would find themselves quickly returning the ball to the endzone in the fourth turn as a well placed blitz resulted in a loss ball. The Killers attempted to retreive the ball, but undead hands could not compare to nimble rodent claws. The Stealers drove into the endzone as the Killers turned on the slower rats and began to put them on the bench.
As the teams began to set-up for the next kick, the warpstone mist finally made its way to the hordes of cheering fans in the stands. A riot broke out on the pitch. Having lost control of the game, the refrees needed to turn back the clock by a turn to reestablish order. This gave the Killers a much needed chance to make the slow drive into the Stealer's endzone and score their only point of the game.
As the halftime show played on the field, the skaven engineers increased the levels of mist pouring into the stadium. As the teams stepped back onto the field, the results of the engineers' efforts took shape in the form of a rain storm. In moments, the sandy turf of the Killer's stadium became a quicksand trap that hindered everyone. The ball slide around the field as players from both teams attemoted to snag it. In the end though, the skaven were able to slide it into the endzone and score twice before the game concluded.
The game ended with a final score of 4-1. As the teams left the field, the Stealer's couch could be seen handing a large bag of coins to another skaven, one with the marks of clan Moulder. As for the lowly Kalima Killers, their coach could be heard yelling about someone needing to learn how to tackle.
The game began with the Stealers receiving the opening kick-off. Gutter runners quickly dodged the front four of the opposition and moved into a position to receive the deep ball. Having not anticipated the speed of the ratmen, the Killers were caught off guard as they skillfully moved the ball towards the endzone. The crowd went wild as the double hand-off lead to an early lead for the Stealers in the second turn.
The Stealers would find themselves quickly returning the ball to the endzone in the fourth turn as a well placed blitz resulted in a loss ball. The Killers attempted to retreive the ball, but undead hands could not compare to nimble rodent claws. The Stealers drove into the endzone as the Killers turned on the slower rats and began to put them on the bench.
As the teams began to set-up for the next kick, the warpstone mist finally made its way to the hordes of cheering fans in the stands. A riot broke out on the pitch. Having lost control of the game, the refrees needed to turn back the clock by a turn to reestablish order. This gave the Killers a much needed chance to make the slow drive into the Stealer's endzone and score their only point of the game.
As the halftime show played on the field, the skaven engineers increased the levels of mist pouring into the stadium. As the teams stepped back onto the field, the results of the engineers' efforts took shape in the form of a rain storm. In moments, the sandy turf of the Killer's stadium became a quicksand trap that hindered everyone. The ball slide around the field as players from both teams attemoted to snag it. In the end though, the skaven were able to slide it into the endzone and score twice before the game concluded.
The game ended with a final score of 4-1. As the teams left the field, the Stealer's couch could be seen handing a large bag of coins to another skaven, one with the marks of clan Moulder. As for the lowly Kalima Killers, their coach could be heard yelling about someone needing to learn how to tackle.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tournament Tuesdays - NIMGC Fall 40K Tournament (Part 1)
A few pictures from the first round of the October 2012 NIMGC tournament.
1st round of the tournament was my necrons vs chaos daemons.
1st round of the tournament was my necrons vs chaos daemons.
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