So, this happened...

In the last article (10,000 years ago, sorry) I was having a quandary about getting into the new version of 40k.  Well, I did.  I am the proud owner of a Space Wolf army and have paired down my Warmahordes collection to just Mercs and Trolls.  I can say that no matter how they play I am excited to assemble and paint a Space Wolf army once again.  I just finished both of the omnibus for Ragnar's story and the newer Legacy of Russ compilation.  Now I just need to put some together and learn how to play, lol. 

In other news real life has been brutal lately and I haven't gotten to play much of anything.  Hopefully the near future brings some more playtime and I can report some paint/play progress.

Warmachine Mk3 and Warhammer 40k 8th...

Let me preface this post with a statement, "I loved Warhammer 40k!".  From the moment Daemortus and Siege brought over their first armies to the moment too many Space Marine rulesets came out, I loved the lore and game.  Now that being said, the game had shifted, between 3rd and 5th edition, to a brutal competitive mindset in our meta and it just wasn't fun to play anymore, so I gave away/sold all of my 40k belongings and just walked away. 

A measly 2 years later things in life had settled a bit and I got into Warmachine and Hordes.  This was at the end of mk1 and beginning playtest for mk2.  Here was a game that was played on a smaller scale and was quick.  We had all factioned up and began playing/enjoying miniature gaming again.  The community at the time here in SGF was amazing.  The local Press Ganger was excellent and really fostered a group that could have fun.  I became a Press Ganger to help in the area and really had some wonderful times. 

That brings us to current times.  The Press Gang program has been terminated, Warmachine/Hordes has released mk3 that will be in constant playtesting, comitted to a faction release per year, and 40k has released a streamlined, seemingly playable 8th edition.  What do you do?  My favorite 40k faction has even more amazing models and playable rules.  My favorite WarmaHordes, Warmachine and Hordes, factions have been getting brutally savaged with rules changes and fundamental game mechanic changes.  I love playing WarmaHordes.  The fiction is great and the game is quick/fun to play. 

Can you be both a loyal Son of Russ and a Commander of the Kriels?

~Zedudicus

So, it has been awhile...

Gaming groups are in a constant state of flux.  There have been many factors, In my own experience, that contribute to the longevity, and success of a group.  I am going to start a series of posts about successes and failures that gaming groups go through.  These will include both personal and outside information.  I hope that any who read these posts will find some useful information about keeping groups together, or when is a good time to let a group change/die. 

Thanks as always,

~Zedudicus