By Mitch Reed As gamers we often know the basic requirements for the games we play; models, terrain and a rulebook. However, many games also require game aids that not only help you play, but they also add to the aesthetic experience of the game. Gamers often pride themselves on items like tokens, dice and […]
By Tyler Stone This past weekend, ran its second ‘Cyber Wars’ digital convention. During the first Cyber Wars, I was able to , the lead designer of Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron, by . Mitch Reed to cover Firelock’s other game, Blood & Valor. This time, Mitch and I joined forces and put […]
By Mitch Reed Maybe the pandemic was a good thing for some of us gamers. We got a chance to read new rules to possibly play new games once in-person gaming resumes. Many of us also caught up on painting, something we never thought we would do. One of the games that many people have […]
Like many of you, I am just missing conventions. Many events I looked forward to each year have been canceled due to the pandemic. Who knows when we will all be able to congregate again. The folks at HMGS came up with a great idea; why not hold an online convention. That is how got […]
By Mitch Reed We may hate to admit it but gaming is a social hobby, we may build and paint our models in isolation, but the reason why we do this is to meet up with fellow gamers and play the games we love. In the last few months, a pandemic has taken away our […]
By Mitch Reed Many of you know that I am a huge fan of Great War gaming, and this month we have some great new games being released or in the works that gamers should take note of. I find the history of the Great War fascinating and I have always wondered why it is […]
By Tyler Stone It seems that 2019 has a preoccupation with naval wargaming. Heart of Leviathan by is gaining steam, and Warlord Games recently launched Cruel Seas. has put their new 1:600 scale fleet game ‘Oak & Iron’ on prerelease. But, stands head-and-shoulders above all the rest – literally. Unlike the other games which are […]
My first real foray into miniatures was with naval games and to this day I have almost 325 dreadnought period ships in 1/2400 scale. Even now I love playing naval games and I have been on luck over the last few months with some great naval wargames either hitting the market or in pre-production. Are […]
