Dead Men Tell No Tales
I don't like to review factions that I don't have experience with; and I rarely play Plunder on Land, except for tournaments. I have played few Land games since the Red For Reformado list won at Historicon '24, but I determined that my next competitive force would be something different. With the latest errata on … Continue reading Faction in Review: Miskito Zambo
It's July of 2024, and Historicon has come and gone. Called by some "the premier convention for Historical Wargaming in North America," Historicon is a sleepy convention of roughly 2500 attendees, held every year in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The heart of "Amish Country" - where history lives. Pepperidge Farms Remembers If I seem bitter, it's only … Continue reading No Prey, No Pay – Plunder at Historicon
It's been 2 weeks and I think the high's worn off - let's talk about the Deadman's trip to Adepticon! Oh, also - where the hell have I been for the past 3 months anyway?? In Jack Sparrow fashion, the latterly formerly, because damn it man, this is an Adpeticon article! My 2024 started rough. … Continue reading Dead at Adepticon
Fans of Blood & Valor are starting off the year with two welcome releases on the game's Russian front. In what seems like a suspiciously well-timed release, Firelock Games has released two free Army Lists for Blood & Valor, introducing players to the Russo-Japanese War. At the same time, Wargames Atlantic has finally posted their … Continue reading News From the Front: Russian Troops & Fresh Rules!
by Dan Carlson Blood and Valor players have an exciting future ahead of them! I have been chatting the owner of Phalanx Consortium and was informed that they have a new resin mix! Usually, I prefer hard plastic over any sort of resin minis. However, the guys over at Phalanx have created a blend very … Continue reading Phalanx Consortium’s New Mix
The Blood & Crowns Kickstarter has wrapped! That means that digital copies of the rulebook will be fulfilling soon, but also - the late pledge manager will be open for those who wish to add physical products to their kart (or who missed the digital offers the first time around) As expected, Firelock is carrying … Continue reading Troops in Review: Perry 100YW Plastics
Firelock Games has just launched the kickstarter for their latest game Blood & Crowns. Meeting their funding goal in an unprecedented 45 minutes, it is clear that this game is on its way to being Firelock's next smash hit. With the campaign offering up digital copies of the rulebook and materials immediately upon completion, and … Continue reading Getting [Kick]Started with Blood & Crowns
It turns out, Dead Men tell tales sometimes; DMC will be partnering with Glenn from Tales of the Sail, to run a 150-point Land Tournament at H.A.W.Ks 'Barrage-Con' on Saturday, September 23rd. This event will be hosted at the community center in Havre de Grace, Maryland (about 30 minutes north of Baltimore) The land tournament … Continue reading Havre No Mercy – HAWKS Barrage Tournament
I've returned from Historicon '23 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania alive and mostly well. I attended the convention from Friday through Saturday, and it was an awesome 2 days of gaming. Unfortunately, much like Adepticon - I was too busy with the events directly in front of me to remember to take very many photos! I'll share … Continue reading Historicon ’23 Recap
July is right around the corner, and that means that wargamers on the East Coast are gearing up for Historicon 2023. This year's event will be hosted at the Lancaster County Convention Center (the Marriott) in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And yes, Firelock will be there with their booth, their games, and their usual cast of … Continue reading Firelock Games at Historicon