Now I’m just a random ol’ fan of the game, I can post brain dumps without it being taken as official policy and the RC being held accountable for them! What would Kings of War look like if I were in charge? I don’t just mean Rules Committee in charge, I mean in charge of … Continue reading If I were king of the game…
Infantry tactics
I think many players undervalue infantry. This could be because on the whole, infantry stats are rather underwhelming compared to heavy hitters. You wouldn’t expect a bloke with a pointy stick to really stand up against an ogre, or a giant, or bloke with a bigger pointy stick riding a horse (or bigger), so it … Continue reading Infantry tactics
#customdicewanker – Counter Attack Bases custom dice
I’ve resolved myself now that each army I build will have its own set of custom dice. I started with custom dice for my Ogres, purchased in the 2nd Kings of War Kickstarter, and have now gone on to purchase several additional sets. I’ve bought my custom dice from Counter Attack Bases. The speed and … Continue reading #customdicewanker – Counter Attack Bases custom dice
Working with plasticard tutorial
I'm an Ork player. It's in my blood to convert. It is in my nature to scratch build. If I don't make some Orky contraption each month then I start to get a bit... jittery. Back in the day, way back in the day, in 4th edition, the Ork range was not fantastic. While we … Continue reading Working with plasticard tutorial
No, Ork technology isn’t magical.
"For instance, it is widely believed in Ork society that machines painted in a red colour operate faster. As disturbing as it sounds, 'facts' such as this become true. Many captured Ork weapons and items of equipment do not work unless wielded by an Ork. I theorise that many Ork inventions work because the Orks … Continue reading No, Ork technology isn’t magical.
Terrain is the third army on the table, so why is it neglected?
Wargamers will spend days, weeks and months lovingly crafting an army for their game of choice. They will spend hours researching colour schemes, painting techniques, fluff and seek to get the best deal on miniatures they can. They will then spend many evenings stooped in front of the television applying layer after layer of paint … Continue reading Terrain is the third army on the table, so why is it neglected?
40k’s back
I played 40k for the first time in years tonight. And I liked it. Really, really liked it. This is actually the 3rd article I've started writing about this - I keep getting sidetracked into talking about my history with 40k. They're articles for the future, but I'm going to keep this a lot more … Continue reading 40k’s back
Casual gamer? Go to a tournament!
Back in the day, oh way back in the day, I thought tournaments were a hardcore affair. Full of Win At All Costs overly competitive dicks trying to out dick each other with the most unfun dickhead lists possible. This was before I started playing Kings of War. During 1st edition the community was tiny. … Continue reading Casual gamer? Go to a tournament!
Introduction
Terrain tutorials are a fantastic thing. There are many excellent written tutorials and youtube tutorials for any subject, such as those made by The Terrain Tutor or Luke's APS. These guys put out some incredible content covering a wide range of skills and they make some excellent terrain. I find the problem with terrain tutorials in general is … Continue reading Introduction
Ponds & swamps
Let's dive straight in. You will need MDF, polyfilla and sandpaper. I'm making 3 water features - 2 ponds and 1 swamp. 1. Make bases You know what to do. What I didn't do is take a photo of all three bases together, but you'll see them in a second. Each of them measures 4-6" … Continue reading Ponds & swamps
Nick Williams 