Friday, February 28, 2014

Doctor Faust's Miniatures Backlog

Over on The Painting Clinic YouTube channel, Doctor Faust pulls out some boxes from the closet and lets us in on a secret all of us minis collectors know all too well -- There's always a ton of minis ready to be painted when we get the chance.  Enjoy!



Thursday, February 27, 2014

How to make giant trees for RPGs and Wargames

Over on the DM's Craft YouTube channel, there is a new video titled "How to make giant trees for RPGs and Wargames." Enjoy!



Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Teflon Polyhedral Dice

Artisan Dice was comparing the rolling ability of Teflon dice against regular plastic molded dice and shot some video which they added to their YouTube channel.  Enjoy!



Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Painted by G

If you haven't yet checked out the wonderful work from Painted by G, do so on his website, and look over the tutorials while there.  See more here and on Facebook here!


Monday, February 24, 2014

Tabletop Taverns

Julian Hicks, who has had a couple of successful Kickstarters already with his Tabletop Towns line of fold-flat scenic miniature buildings, has a new Kickstarter project underway called "Tabletop Taverns!"  See more here!


Sunday, February 23, 2014

Giving Painters the Brush Off

Last Wednesday, over on the Wargamers Consortium, they ran a very humorous article taking a look at painting, brushes, painting competitions, and more.  Read more here!


Saturday, February 22, 2014

50% Off Back 2 Base-ix Racks

A seven day sale is being held for 50% Off Back 2 Base-ix Racks.  Just enter the coupon code 'areyounuts' and click the 'Apply Changes' button during checkout before making payment.  See more here!


Friday, February 21, 2014

Lords of Vegas on TableTop with Wil Wheaton

Miracle Laurie, Angela Webber, and Aubrey Webber join Wil Wheaton to play Lords of Vegas on TableTop. Enjoy!



Thursday, February 20, 2014

Dark Sword Miniatures GRRM Masterworks Major Line Expansion Kickstarter

There is a Kickstarter underway featuring "Dark Sword Miniatures GRRM Masterworks Major Line Expansion." See more here!


Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The 24 Most Embarrassing Dungeons & Dragons Character Classes

Over on io9.com, they recently had an article titled "The 24 Most Embarrassing Dungeons & Dragons Character Classes."  They left out the Expectorator/Salivator (admittedly a Drool-Class combination).  Read more here!


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Ticket to Ride 10th Anniversary Edition

There is a wonderful looking 10th Anniversary edition of Ticket to Ride available now.  See more here!


Monday, February 17, 2014

Ravenfell from Fat Dragon

It's the final hours of the Ravenfell Kickstarter from Fat Dragon Games and you should check out the many stretch goals already funded.  See more here!


Sunday, February 16, 2014

Ogres vs Vampires Warhammer Fantasy Battle Report Fantasy League Ep 19

Over on the mini Wargaming YouTube channel, there is a new video featuring an "Ogres vs Vampires Warhammer Fantasy Battle Report Fantasy League." Enjoy!



Saturday, February 15, 2014

Rules for Measureless and Gridless Combats from The DM's Craft

DM Scotty of The DM's Craft YouTube channel has a new video highlighting "Rules for measureless and gridless combats in D&D." Enjoy!


Friday, February 14, 2014

The Ultimate Gladiator by Brian Berg on Amazon

Over on Amazon.com, Brian Berg of Total Party Kill Games has released a Pathfinder supplement titled "The Ultimate Gladiator."  See more here!


Thursday, February 13, 2014

Graduation: The Card Game Kickstarter

There is a new Kickstarter campaign from Made by Hand Games for "Graduation: The Card Game - Hilarious High School Hijinx." See more here!


Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Boromir Death Simulator

Over on boromir.toolness.org, there is a Boromir Death Simulator. See more here!


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

eBayers Take Heed

There are always some great eBay auctions taking place and here are a few of note.

"Huge lot of 60+ Grenadier Ral Partha miniature figures" here!


"HeroQuest & Battle Masters loose Orcs and Goblins lot - 60 Warhammer GW/MB figs" here!


"JG MINIATURES ROMAN FORT BARZSO CONTE KING & COUNTRY" here!


Monday, February 10, 2014

Culvers and Wheeling Gaming on Friday

Great fun gaming this last Friday with the guys at Culver's in Lake Geneva with a Tom Wham original followed by a game of Kingsburg then by a jaunt south into Wheeling, IL, where a game of Conquest of the Empire was in the offing.







Sunday, February 9, 2014

Multiplayer RC Tank Gaming

Kotaku.com recently posted an article featuring a multiplayer Remote Control tank game.  See more here!


Saturday, February 8, 2014

The Great Courses - Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond

Over on The Great Courses website, they have quite a deal running on "Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond."  See more here!


Friday, February 7, 2014

Fortune and Glory on Tabletop with Wil Wheaton

Over on the Geek and Sundry YouTube channel, Wil Wheaton's Tabletop show features the game Fortune and Glory while he is joined by Brandon Routh, Felicia Day, and Ryon Day. Enjoy!


Thursday, February 6, 2014

Lesser Gnome Special Offer

Lesser Gnome has a special offer that captures the spirit of camaraderie that gamers everywhere understand.  Read more here!


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Board Game Geek at Spielwarenmesse 2014

Board Game Geek has been at Spielwarenmesse 2014 and made lots of videos of games being unveiled.  Enjoy the following demo of La Isla from Alea Games.


Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Primers Review from MiniwargamerJ

In his ongoing series of paint reviews on his YouTube channel, MiniwargamerJ takes a look at primers in part five.  Enjoy!


Monday, February 3, 2014

The Game Crafter

A buddy of mine pointed recently another friend toward The Game Crafter, a place where (among other things) he might make some counters for a game he had.  See more here!



Sunday, February 2, 2014

Egg Carton Bricks

Over on Otterine.com there is a tutorial showing how to make egg carton brickwork.  See more here!


Saturday, February 1, 2014

Baker Street: Roleplaying in the World of Sherlock Holmes

Check out the already funded Kickstarter of Fearlight Games called "Baker Street: Roleplaying in the World of Sherlock Holmes" here!