Whats on the Table

I got notification from Alex at Privateer Press about my order and it turns out "Torch" was sent out last week and should be arriving soon which is great news! For those of you who do not know what "Torch" is, basically it is the new Khador character 'jack that was released during GenCon two weekends ago. Privateer Press opted to make these kits available via their webstore (a great move!) so that everyone could get access to the new stuff. I expect it to be part of the first Wave of Wrath (upcoming Warmachine expansion) figures so the actual release dates would be January 2011. 

I can't wait to get my hands on this accessory kit and using him in my lists. My next scheduled game is in two weeks time (50pts) and I am keen to see what destruction I can sow with this beast. It still begs the question though; when will the Butcher get his true character 'jack?

The week ahead

This weekend saw the deadline for my Tale of Warmahordes army list hand in. The final details are being written for the updated pack, with the first article scheduled for this week. In reflection, I did a full logistics of what I need for the next 5 or so months and top of my list is the gaming table set up. Luckily I have plenty of terrain donated by best friend CountZero (also playing in the campaign), the only real issue now is getting the Citadel battle board painted to a level I am happy with. Rest assured I will be sharing my views on this project before the deadline of last week September.

So how about my list? I went through a number of different lists trying to keep my perceived theme as stable as possible, I am happy to say that I stuck with what I like the look of and perhaps there is little to no deviation to my standard formula. As I have stated in the past; Warmachine is one of those games where there is no defined meta, you can take a combination of any of the units released and regardless of it's statistical value, a competent commander can make very good use if as part of the overall strategy. This is the reason why after seven years I still love the game.

How about new toys? Regular readers will know that I placed my pre-order for Kingdom Death's new releases; The Forsaker limited edition and pin up version. This figures were released as part of the GenCon exclusives so I expect them to be shipped for the end of August. I also have some Khador goodies in the form of the new character Warjack "Torch" (another GenCon exclusive), in a perfect world this figure will arrive this week with a un-boxing and review following swiftly.

I look forward to sharing episode 1 of my "Tale of Warmahordes" and introducing the additional players, the next few months will see army growth, games and plenty of pretty painted miniatures. 

Thanks for reading,

DiStudios

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Gallery: Yuri The Axe

Finally finished and ready to join the Butcher of Khardov in the dance of destruction; Yuri the Axe. I opted to use multiple shades of grey for the furs, which is more in-line with the art work, whilst choosing a much darker shade for the Axe head. I am satisfied with the weathering applied to the golds and steel. The whole paint job took a long time to complete simply because I spent too much time thinking when I should of been painting.

Tactica: Fenris

Riding on his monstrous steed, Fenris is a true vision of nightmares. Wielding two of the cursed Orgoth Blades, such is Fenris' presence that other Doomreavers around him obey his commands. A fast and powerful melee monster who rides alongside the Butcher of khardov.

Basics

Fenris is one of Khador's two dragoons. He is fast and hard hitting, but has a noticeably lower survivability than his counterpart; the Drakhun. Wielding two Orgoth Blades, Fenris will excel at thinning out ranks of infantry and can even take on small to medium warjacks. Being a Doomreaver, he has the benefits of never running away and cannot be the target of spells. However he cannot be kept near non-fearless allies, and cannot receive direct target beneficial spells. Despite this, Fenris can tackle almost any melee situation and come out on top.

Kingdom Death: Upcoming Previews

Kingdom Death never ceases to amaze me when it comes to jaw dropping miniatures. This month's early August newsletter previews the companies first duo release; The Forsaker and Forsaker pinup, and what a magnificent pair they are.