Trolls, trolls, and more trolls...

And the trolls have been vanquished!  In the beginning of book 2 the Night Below we have encountered our first two underdark races the deep gnomes and two tribes of trolls. Now in order to establish some cred underground we are helping the gnomes out by vanquishing two nests of trolls. In the original 2nd ed this was much less worrisome series of encounters. In 5th Ed trolls have a little more than double the hit points and their regen has increased from a couple of hit points a round to 10 freaking hp a round and they fanatically attack anyone who wields fire. After 3 full sessions of troll slaying I'm happy to say they are dead and we are not!  I have never been so happy to move along. 

On another note I did have time to enjoy a game with my trolls. 50 pts vs Scotty's Retribution of Scyrah. Super fun game resulting in a Trollblood victory. 

New Year Gaming...

As is our tradition, we had a big evening of games and BS this last weekend. While some of us could not attend a good time was still had. We played a rare 50pt game and had a 25pt 4 person free-for-all. Community and culture development at the new, to Warmahordes, store is going great. It reminds me of how we used to have fun back in 3rd ed 40k. 

Leviathan's list was:  Thags 1, archangel, carnivean, scythean, ripper, warspears with UA, deathstalker, and a useless shepard 

Mine looked like this: Doomy2, Mountain King, Mulg, Earthborn, Full Krielstone+UA, Janissa Stonetide, Champ Hero 

Here is an epic, nay colossal pic!  

First Tournament Madness!!!

Our flgs in Willow Springs, MO had their first Warmachine and Hordes event. We had a great event and most of all, everyone had fun. From the newest of the new to the saltiest of the salty the full gamut was on parade. I couldn't be more proud of the culture that is evolving in this store. Here are some action pics from the brutal battles in round one. 

Anticipation...

The days leading up to a game are always crazy for me. Eagerness mixed with anxiety. I have to make sure all the pieces fall into place perfectly it life will take away my precious game day. 

Some games were had...

The group got together and played some brutal games of Warmachine/Hordes last Saturday. Daemortus and his cryx squared off against my trolls and after a couple of brutal turns Gaspy1 took down Grissel1. 

We got Seige out to play a game and have a good time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family during this most trying time. 

Here is a pic of all that was left...

It's official!

For the first time ever Dirt Road Comics in Willow Springs, MO is having a Warmachine and Hordes event!  35pt steamroller December 12th at 1:00 PM! 

Our hearts go out...

While we had some good games of warmachine and hordes yesterday all the good was shrouded by some harsh news for one of our own. Siege's mom has been dealt some harsh medical news, and we all want him to know the whatever he needs we are there for him. 

A game pic from my game vs one of our newer players. 

And then there was gaming...

We had another great game session, but it was bittersweet.  One of our new members "Und Becks" is accepting a job in another town.  This was his final session as our lizardman barbarian - Hiss.  We will miss him and all wish him the best.
Our second foray into the underdark was fairly successful and saw the inclusion of our biggest party ever.  7 players bellied up to the table and we took on the ominous forces of the Top-knot trolls.  If you haven't played 5th edition, or just not encountered trolls, they have gotten some significant buffs.  Double the hit points, better regeneration, and more damage to their attacks have made them some pretty mean customers.  Lots of fun was had by all and the funnel cakes were awesome!

The game so far...

Any of you reading this will no doubt already know that our group has progressed the campaign to new and terrifying heights. We have begun our sojourn into book 2 of "The Night Below". I personally have only one thing to say about this book so far "Trolls Suck". Our group has come a long way. True teamwork really has really shown through. 

The week before this latest game we had an impromptu warmahordes game at Dirt Road. It got interrupted, but was still pretty fun. Here is a shot from Siege's game with me that got shut down early. 

Impromptu Games are the best games...

By happenstance we had the opportunity to get the guys out at Dirt Road on Saturday.  It was some good fun.  I got a bunch of my new trolls assembled! Siege and I started a game but got interrupted by real life.  Here is a pic from the bottom of turn one. Everything was just about to hit the fan.