Free Folk vs Lannisters, 02.10.2024

With the success of placing The Great Walrus in a unit of Thenn Warriors, I decided to try it again. I came pretty close to success. See the lists here.

First battle round: all gas, no breaks forwards.

Painting 3 Malignant Plaguecasters as Pallid Hand, Poisoned Chalice, Weeping Legion

I bought these guys back when eBay was flooded with them for 2 euro each. I originally envisioned different color schemes for them so I can tell who has what spell. This doesn't matter anymore, but I thought the differing colors would still look cool. 

The color schemes are based on old WarhammerTV videos, and the various details may have been inspired by other videos. However, I decided to update wherever possible and lean unto Contrast paints as much as possible. See the Paint mix chart for how I approximate Citadel colors using my Vallejo paints. 

High quality photos taken by GM Photography.

Chaos Space Marines vs Adeptus Custodes, 30.10.2024

Back to our regularly scheduled matched play games against the Custodes. This time I'm playing my refined Fellhammer Siegehost list, against an all-infantry Shieldhost in 2000 points of Linchpin.

Converting and painting a Word Bearers Vindicator

Like many of my Chaos Marines, I bought this tank second hand off eBay. I paint stripped it, then shoved it into a box. With all the conversions done lately, I felt it was his time, as well.

High quality photos taken by GM Photography.

Chaos Space Marines vs Astra Militarum, 29.10.2024

Disclaimer. This was the first time I was actually responsible of setting up the game and table for a 10th edition matched play game, and, uh, there were a few hiccups. I think my app was out-of-date and we actually played Leviathan missions; not that big of a deal, as we only played out round 3, due to the shop closing. I was also curious how we'd fare on a terrain setup that was one of the official layouts, so I just placed some ruins. We got Dawn of War deployment, and a lot of firing lanes. Let's say the Guard was at a slight advantage. At least I've learned a lot 😂😅

October review and November goals

October was mighty fine. 

Dungeon of the Mad Mage is back on track; in fact, we already cleared one level. The Golden Vault campaign is also running again; also, one mission done and complete. 

I got in some Warhammer 40k, including a narrative mission; and I played some ASOIAF, including a local tournament. All good fun.

Lannister and Reaper Bones commissions are done; I took on some more for November, including Free Folk and random animals. All nice and relaxing to paint. Besides those, I started painting the Dark Vengeance Chaos Chosen, which I already hate due to all the details. Unsure what else I'll start, if I finish my WIPs anyway.

As for the counter, I have reached my first stretch goal by painting more than 365 miniatures without multipliers. In fact I am currently at 393, or 509 with multipliers. My second stretch goal would be to reach 600. I won't break my back working up to this, so we'll see.

Free Folk vs Neutrals

For my final game, I once again expected someone new to play against - instead, I got my regular opponent. After the hard loss against the Targaryens, I would not put the mammoths on the table, instead resorting to anti infantry tactics once more.