Back From LVO 2017

by Novus

My posting has been few and far between lately.  Mostly because any spare time I had was spent either getting my fleet painted for Dropfleet at LVO or getting product ready for the long drive and subsequent marathon that is the LVO.

Nurgle Daemon Prince Conversion WIP

A while ago I inherited this pretty amazing War Gamma Maggot King from Frontline Gaming in Martinez, CA.  I had no clear idea what to do with it when Frankie handed it to me.  But upon hearing the Nurgle Daemonkin rumors, it started calling to me from the shelf.

LVO 2015 Dropzone Game 7 - Bat Rep

Cameron Blume and I played against each other in our seventh round at the LVO DzC tournament.  It was a fencing match of a game!  Congratulations on placing 3rd, Cameron!

 

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Back From The Las Vegas Open

This was my second time attending the LVO and this time Green Stuff Industries not only played in the Dropzone Commander event (me), but had a vendor booth (my wife), as well!

Dropzone Bat Rep: UCM vs PHR

 

I take my newly (nearly completely) painted PHR army out against Reecius' UCM in this exciting game played on the new Urban Zone F.A.T. Mat, specifically designed for DzC!  Also, check out GSI's Destroyed Building Markers that Reece puts to good use during the game!

DzC Bat Rep: PHR vs Scourge



I got a game of Dropzone in with Reece over at Frontline Gaming last night (game parameters below) and we got to parade out our respective new products...

Back From BAO 2014

by Novus

This years Bay Area Open is done.  I didn't get to take as many pictures as the 2014 LVO or the 2013 BAO, but I sure had a great time!

Taking Control of Chaos Space Marines And 40k As A Whole

by Novus

Few things are more frustrating in 40k than getting your teeth kicked in at the list building phase of the game.  Having no chance whatsoever to damage the opponent or fend off his attacks because of a very real strength gap is just horrible game design.  I've played my pure CSM vs pure Tau a couple of times in a row recently and I probably won't do that again willingly.  Those games were the last straw(s).  It's just not fun playing against certain armies due to both a gap in codex strength and shoddy game design overall.  It should be fun playing this game no matter who is across the table from you, shouldn't it?

My Return From the LVO

by Novus

I've survived.  I don't know how.  But I have.

Las Vegas Open FAQ/Guide eBooks

I've converted both the Las Vegas Open (LVO) FAQ and Tournament Guide to eBook files (.mobi and .epub) that can be viewed on an eReader like an iPad or Kindle... or even a cell phone with an eReader app!

Farewell to the Old Bugs! Double Header Bat Rep!

Wednesday I got a friendly game (second game in the video) in against Geoff “InControl” Robinson over at Frontline.  The video is part of two games Geoff played against Frankie and his Deldar and then me and my Chaos/IG.  I had a run of crappy rolling: min rolls and a scatter off the table for my Manticore rockets, Night Fight didn't help, and I failed quite a few saves I should have made (how does my Biker lord get wounded by an exploding tank?  WTF?!?).

I did also have small streaks of good luck: my Helbug grounded his Flyrant and then the Quad finished it off, my Biker lord Murdered the Doom, my Termies lasted far longer than they should have (which was not such a good thing, in hindsight, as the Swarmlord was at normal strength due to a perils.  I could have scored a Slay the Warlord for that one).

I have to say, I'm not sad the Doom is doomed.  It would have been a much closer game had that unit not been part of his army.  Though, the Murder Sword works pretty damned well against him.  I included the Murder Sword in my build just to try it out and it does have its uses.  Very specific uses, mind you.

Also, I'm switching out the Termies (though I love them) for a second Heldrake for the LVO.  Hopefully, that will help me not get walked on in every game I play.  It also frees up some points for some other fun upgrades.

It was a fine game and I did better than expected.  I played well but the dice were generally against me... what can you do?  Good luck at the T-Shift Open, guys!

Bad Drawing Bat Rep 1 – Daemons vs Chaos Marines/IG

by Novus

I did bring my camera this time.  I did take some pictures.  But, I forgot to take pictures after turn 2.  So, welcome to “Bad Drawing Bat Rep 1 – Daemons vs Chaos Marines/IG!”  Enjoy!

Reminder: Bitz Swap Event This Saturday at Frontline!

Consider yourself invited to attend the third Green Stuff Industries & Frontline Gaming Bitz Swap event.

Frontline Gaming

700 Alhambra Ave Ste 704

Martinez, CA 94553

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Saturday, November 16th, 5-7pm

Remember, Frontline offers daily discounts of up to 20% on most game systems!

Another Successful Bitz Swap Night!

The second Bitz Swap event at Frontline was a great success!  Not as many folks turned up but we did have two celebrities: Liz (winner of BAO 2013) and her man Cyrus of Great Escape Games in Sacramento.  They brought an @ss-load of fresh bitz for trade!

Bitz Swap Event This Saturday!

Chester A Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, wants you to swap bitz! Really, he does!  So, kindly drop by Frontline Gaming this Saturday for the second Green Stuff Industries & Frontline Gaming Bitz Swap event.

Frontline Gaming

700 Alhambra Ave Ste 704

Martinez, CA 94553

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Saturday, October 19th, 5-7pm

Remember, Frontline offers daily discounts of up to 20% on most game systems!

Next Bitz Event: 19th, October!

Bill Murray wants you to swap bitz!  Really, he does!  You are therefore cordially invited to attend the second Green Stuff Industries & Frontline Gaming Bitz Swap event.

Frontline Gaming

700 Alhambra Ave Ste 704

Martinez, CA 94553

on

Saturday, October 19th, 5-7pm

Remember, Frontline offers daily discounts of up to 20% on most game systems!

Bitz Event Is A (Late) Success!

by Novus

The Frontline Gaming and Green Stuff Industries Bitz Swap Event was a tardy success!

Bitz Swap at Frontline Gaming!

 

 

You have spare bitz?  I have spare bitz.  We all have spare bitz that we're probably never going to use but would otherwise be a slice of fried gold to other folks.  So, Green Stuff Industries and Frontline Gaming are getting together to sponsor their first ever Bitz Swap event!

Frontline Gaming Battle Report

This is the first video battle report I've been a part of!  It's a game I had versus my buddy Pascal over at Frontline Gaming a little while ago.

1750pts CSM/D vs CSM/IG.  BAO scenario #5, I think.  Thanks, Pascal!

Rick James Daemon Prince!

by Novus

I was over at Frontline Gaming the other night getting a game in with my buddy Pascal when Reece and the boys were looking over the Tentacle Maker work I've done on my army.  And, in the category of "Ideas I Wish I Had," Reece asked if I could put Tentacle Maker dreadlocks on a Daemon Prince he just threw together.