Towards the end days of 6th edition I had been experimenting with elements of the now-aging Grey Knight Codex that attracts ridicule and respect alike, the Jokaero Weaponsmiths!
Ive been trying out the Maelstrom of War missions from the new 7th edition rulebook. At the moment I'm just using the objective markers I have putting large dice adjacent to it to mark out the 'numbers' integral to the randomised tactical objective cards, which has introduced a whole new element to the game of 40K.
The new missions I've found to be fun to play, but it wasn't long before I thought to myself: How can I make new counters/markers easily, and still in keeping with the 40K setting?
Since I've started playing 40K at the Edinburgh League of Gamers, I noticed I was short of a few objective markers and templates, so apart from buying a new sprue set of neon green assault on black reach templates like so:
Assembled Endryd Haar
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Endryd Haar is a miniature that I have wanted to get my hands on for a long
time, and now that time has come! He was out of stock at Warhammer / Forge
Worl...
How I potentially ruined an expensive model!
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I'm definitely back on the grind of the Troll Horde, this time with
something BIG.
It all started when I went to order a Troll Hag from GW and they were ou...
DreadTober 2019 Week 4 - To Done!
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Got all the little final detailing done on the Contemptor Achillus over the
weekend, just in time to hit the finish line for DreadTober! Without
further ad...
688 - Painting Chart Updates (Part 1 - WWII)
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Hullo All,
Well, I'm back at work (which sucks) but I'm also partway through a pretty
productive summer!
I thought I'd mark this by updating where I am wi...
Monster Rider (4)
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Hi all,
finally an update!
I was blocked by some health issues and then catching back up with
real-life work.
But now I finally have some time at hand.
unf...
Going back to Middle Earth
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I've dove head long back into Tolkien's Middle Earth, Lord of the Rings and
the Hobbit were a huge piece of my Childhood. My Pop Jim Sr read the books
to u...
Gencon 2018 Photo Dump: Venue & Exhibits
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*by SandWyrm*
I spent much of my time at Gencon this year testing my own game, but I did
get some nice pictures of the costumes, products, and other cool ...
I am writing a BOOK!
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That's right, fellow blog fans! I've decided to write a book about painting
wargaming collections. It will be going to Kickstarter this *Friday, March
1...
Had a spare day to play with some toys!
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Well, play.. I'm still here, still alive, and still working 60+ hour weeks.
so while i'm getting a little gaming in on my PC (played a little for Honor
and...
UPDATED: Competitive Tau Tournament List (1850)
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It has been quite some time since I played Warhammer 40k. I've been very
busy with RL. But next weekend my group is having another tournament. I
took out ...
Space Wolves VS Orks Zone Mortalis Battle Report
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*This week's battle report is from Joseph Forgeard. Space Wolves come to
the aid of the Imperial Guard, who have fallen back to a barricade under
the rel...
Product Review: Advanced Deployment "Flat" Terrain
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Well, I missed Tuesday, but it was expected with a Boyscout camping trip
this weekend eating up a lot of my time. I had a blast, even if
the mosquitoes de...
Happy Halloween
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Happy Halloween from A Gentleman's Ones and from Anvil Eight Games. Let's
hear it for High Fructose Corn Syrup!
complements of Chris "one take" Tavonatti
Stepping away from blogging for a while
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I know, this isn't exactly 40k related, but I wanted to break from the
normal stuff and talk about something that has been following me in the
shadows for...
What is Best in Life? Hasslefree and Red Box minis
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So, yes, I finally got back into doing some painting. No, it's not my Mass
Effect figures - in all honestly I probably won't get back to them until
the Ext...
Follow the Flames: Round 2 - 800 pts
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*INTRO*
My USSR troops were in action again (again mascarading as Greeks). Unlike
last time, both these games were tactically much more challenging and a ...