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AAR- Checkpoint Bravo: Gaslands Race!
I must say, this Gaslands game is making waves. The initial book printing sold out, and has since been reprinted. Apparently, lots of gamers are excited about souping up their vehicles and bringing their favorite pulp apocalyptic death car movies to life! Well, not real life, in which the people on Chicago highways already seem ... Read more
A Hazardous Wind: Gaslands Impressions
Ah, who else remembers the good ol’ days of snake shaped racing cars that could unleash explosive barrages and hit ramps with enough speed to jump and successfully land hundreds of feet away with the driver’s spine still intact only to live and fight another day? Fine summer afternoons spent with automotive carnage (;D) and ... Read more
Once Upon a Wasteland. Wreck Age 2nd Edition Full Rules Impressions
I once, ok, maybe four-ish times, heard a guy somewhere say, “war never changes.” Really? Because I feel like it’s flavor of the week sometimes within the wargaming community. Everything changes. Maybe today I’m using d20s, tomorrow it’s cards, the eternal pre-measure vs no pre-measure battle…which is a war in itself. In this hobby, it’s ... Read more
2 More Houses From 4Ground
I finished my final 2 (for now) 4Ground houses. First up is the Woodbury Rise 1178 kit. This is one of the more complex 4Ground kits I have built. It has a 5 doors and a working garage door! The entryway has a lot of nice detailing. The garage door opens! Interestingly, it does not ... Read more
More Houses- 4Ground Samuel’s House and Shotgun houses
I recently finished a few more 4Ground kits to build up my suburban neighborhood. This is the Samuel’s house, designed by 4Ground for The Chicago Way by Great Escape Games. It is 2 stories plus an attic, and has an accessible crawlspace as well. There are lots of nice details, including acrylic windows. Removing the ... Read more
Cheap 28mm-Suitable Terrain From “The Corps! Elite”
This is a post about 28mm terrain bits, but bear with me if you will for a bit of history… Any fan of GI Joe will be familiar with “The Corps!”. Since the late 80’s, Lanard Toys has been making their own line of 3.75″ military action figures that are perhaps best described as “Joe-Compatible”. ... Read more
Review: Harry Potter Hogwarts Fun!
After buying and reviewing the Harry Potter Nanofigs line I couldn’t resist getting the corresponding playset. This Gryffindor Tower playset retails for $25-30 and is widely available at WalMart or online. While it has some shortcomings, there is much to recommend this set to the wargamer or roleplayer. Let’s start with the shortcomings. This ... Read more
Goin’ Rogueando. (An adventure with Rogue Stars!)
“So, what’s your favorite sci-fi series?” A common question, I would presume, in this hobby. We probably see and hear a lot of this Star Wars mumbo jumbo being dropped all around us, but how far it extends in to the “science” part is rather questionable. What about the good ol’ Trek? Eh, well, it’s ... Read more
Review: 4Ground Ducts, Fans, and Treasure Chests
While at Gen Con, I picked up their large Ductwork pack, and Fan Extractor Units. This kit comes with: 4 short straights 2 long straights 4 90 degree corners 2 T sections 3 size decreasing sections 8 vent covers The 2 fan extractors were a separate kit. These kits are designed with tabs and slots ... Read more
AAR/Review- “It’s Gettin’ Cold In Here. So put on all your clothes!” FROSTGRAVE!
“Come hither, companions. Let me regale yet another tale of…” “Oh, grandpa, not ~another~ story of Felstad.” “Shut yer mutton holes ignorant whips, I said a regaling is to be done! A tale of my adventures, for some day you too shall need a shining beacon of wisdom to escape with yer lives!” *Children roll ... Read more