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VASSAL Video Tutorial – Playing Warmachine/Hordes Online

February 14, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RITVxUYwbbQ

This turned out longer than expected, but I think I cover the basics – Installation Terrain Getting Online Selecting Models Movement Measurement Templates (and Deviation) Marking effects Hope it’s useful. Enjoy! Owen PS I have a post with most of … Continue reading →

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Spring is Coming – Game 1: Saeryn vs Kromac (Video; VASSAL)

February 9, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGsf-nMLNAo

New Year, New Campaign. This time around we’re playing a 5-game ANNIHILATION campaign. Here’s the battle report for the first game – We haven’t quite figured out the fluffy context for the campaign yet, but something to do with the … Continue reading →

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Kallus vs Mortenebra (50pts) – Narrative Battle Report

January 11, 2012

Kallus had flawless eyesight. He was sure he was the first of his army to spot the mechanika abominations across the other side of the burning village. Even the eyeless beasts under his command had not perceived the rapid advance … Continue reading →

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98 Posts in 2011!

January 1, 2012

Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2012 brings you joy and peace. I’ve had another good year on the blog. I’ve written 98 posts this year, down a bit from last year. Not bad considering little CiarĂ¡n arrived in May! … Continue reading →

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Merry (Blighted!) Christmas

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Everybody… (I decided I’d keep up the bad photoshopping tradition!) Owen

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Hordes: Domination Release Scenario (VASSAL Battle Report)

December 17, 2011

[nggallery id=2] Myself and Phil got a 50pts 4 hour(!) game in on VASSAL last night. We played the scenario for the Hordes: Domination release event (PDF) (which Phil kindly did up a map for). If you flick through the … Continue reading →

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Iron Kingdoms Roleplay Game

December 9, 2011

… is coming. I haven’t roleplayed in years, but I’m really excited for this. Owen

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Khador Gun Carriage: Complete

November 24, 2011

This has been on my painting table for weeks. I’m really pleased with how it turned out. The simple story behind the conversion is that an artillery shell landed in front of the carriage, tearing a wheel off, blasting one … Continue reading →

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Warmachine/Hordes SR2012 Beta Tournament in Dublin (10th December 2011)

November 16, 2011

I will be running a 35 Point Warmachine/Hordes Tournament on Saturday, 10th December in Gamer’s World Dublin. Full details are: What: Steamroller 2012 Beta Tournament Where: Gamers World, Dublin Date & Time: 10/12/2011. 11am hard start, registration begins at 10:15 … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s the little guys …

October 18, 2011

… that make all the difference. In a recent game against Anthony’s Trollbloods the centre of the battlefield was a mass of Legionnaires, Blighted Ogryn and Fennblades. These guys, however didn’t do the heavy lifting. There were three stars of … Continue reading →

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Gamers Hub – New Wargames Shop in Maynooth, Ireland

October 15, 2011

We have a new wargames shop here in Maynooth called Gamers Hub. It opened a couple of weeks ago and stocks Privateer Press (Warmachine and Hordes), Games Workshop (Warhammer, 40k, etc.), CCG (Magic The Gathering and all that nonsense!), board … Continue reading →

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Annihilation in the Rustwood – Game 4 (Video)

October 11, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok_-ZFVvH1E

Phil and I played the last game of the campaign a couple of weeks ago, but I’m only getting around to the battle report. It was a fun game. Here it is – Enjoy! Owen

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Sylys Wyshnalyrr: Complete

October 10, 2011

I was tempted to call this post “Wyshnalyrr and I”… Anyway, I painted this guy for September’s Paint the Target (G’Day Bloke was good enough to include it, despite my late submission). I undercoated him white and then used washed … Continue reading →

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Warmachine/Hordes Tournament Report (Dublin; 8th October 2011)

October 9, 2011

Running the tournament yesterday was a pleasure – 16 enthusiastic and skilled players turned up and played four very competitive games each. Every game was played in a spirit of camaraderie and any questions I had to answer were genuine … Continue reading →

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Annihilation in the Rustwood – Game 3.5 (Video)

September 15, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHbSj0Dkr00

I only flew back from Italy earlier today, so instead of playing the final 50pt game of the campaign Phil and I played a small 15pt battle that pitted pKaya against Rhyas. It was a fun game… Enjoy! Owen

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