Out with 7th; In with 8th

I've had the beginnings of this post, a tournament report from the De-La-Warr Open, partially written for over a month. And like much of my attitude to 7th this year, I just never felt fully motivated to finish it and was more interested in looking ahead to 8th. With the official release of 8th today, I thought I'd finish this, and talk briefly about the path ahead in the new edition.

Torrent of Fire Article: 7th Edition Codices

My newest Torrent of Fire Article is up. For this article, I used the new Since Date function in the Torrent of Fire Ultimate Weapon and compared army results for before and after their codex was released. I looked at army popularity and performance.

Check out the full article and let me know what you think. Next time I'm going to look at how armies holding out with 6th edition codices have fared with each new release.

The Lion, The Wolf, and The Conclave: List Building

What is up guys?  It has been a while for a good list building post, but with ATC this weekend and NOVA in a month, the blog has been talking about all kinds of lists and list building. Well, I decided to do something that would have a funny reference in the name, but then could also bring together a couple of armies that may not fully like each other in the fluff, but could get the job done. This is a 3 source list using the Dark Angels, the Space Wolves, and Iron Hands. Three Legions to dive onto the field using Bikes, Wolves, and Psyker Bikes.

Mucolid Conversion

Hey guys, Ron here with another Tyranid conversion. Today I am going to be showing off my legs... err my Mucolid legs.

Codex Review: Necrons

Now that we've had a bit over a week to digest the new Necrons, I've shaken out some of what I see as the winners and losers in the book, and the feel of the new Necrons. To begin, I have to say this feels like one of the most internally balanced (but good - I could argue Orks are internally balanced, but bad) books we've had since Eldar and Tau. By that I mean that the book doesn't cater to a single obvious choice in each Force Org slot and a general obvious build. It also doesn't appear to be over the top powerful, but still nearly in line with other 7th Edition books in terms of overall power.

Chasing the Lictor

Hey everyone, BeeCee here. Let’s talk Tyranids, specifically army composition.

If you remember, a while back, Sean Nayden took the 40k world by storm by winning the 11th Company GT with a unique list featuring Deathleaper’s Assassin brood, MSU genestealers, and mawlocs. As you can imagine, Lictors have been difficult to come by ever since. Ebay, once the home of misfit lictors, is now devoid of them unless you want to drop full retail on a used model. It’s a brave new world ladies!

Drop Pod Wolves and Angels - List Building

What's up everyone?  A while back I started playing with the idea of an Iron Hands and Space Wolves Drop Pod Dreadnought Army.  Well, I realized that there would only be so many dreadnoughts that I could get into an 1850 army.  Then we got the Blood Angels dropping in with their HQ Librarian Dreadnought and that got me thinking, "How many Dreadnoughts can I get into a List with Drop Pods?"

After talking to Evan, Ron, and Bryan, I realized that not only was this list possible, but it would be a hell of a good time to play if I had all of the models.  What is in this mass of Metal Alloy and Ancient Warriors?

Well.........

FTGT 2014 In Review

As we begin 2015, I thought I would take a quick look back at 2014 for the blog, which was a very impressive and humbling one for the blog. The blog hit 40,000 views on Halloween in 2013 and began 2014 just under 67,000 views. In 2014 we had well over 200,000 views. I am constantly humbled and amazed that this project of mine has taken off as it has. Thank you to all the readers, whether you participate and comment regularly, stop in from time to time, or read just once. Thank you.

Malanthrope with Putty Creep and Uhu Saliva

Hey guys,

Ron here with a December Hobby budget challenge update.  I have managed to knock out the Malanthrope ahead of schedule (a good thing since the holidays can be quite busy).  Here are a few shots:  

Codex: Grey Knights First Look Review

What's up everyone?  Chandler here with another review, and this time, it is Chapter 666, The Grey Knights. This is a Codex surprise in a way. Only two weeks out from Codex:  Space Wolves, and we have our next 7th edition book. This is awesome, and with the new dataslate out earlier today, the Knights are on the move, looking for Demons.

So without further interruption:  I give you Codex:  Grey Knights.

Spacewolves List Building - Thunderwolf Cavalry to the Max

Ron here with a first draft Thunderwolf spam list.  Look away if you abhor processed cheese taken with processed meat (spam with cheese).

That's a lot wolves - someone call Roose Bolton

Space Wolves Hot and Cold Unit Reviews

Hey guys, 

Ron here with another Space Wolves codex review in the form of hot/cold units.  While it's still too early to have unlocked the entire codex, we're starting to get a good idea of the winners/losers of this new book.  My main armies are Tyranids and Wolves, and I'm excited to play this codex.  Sure there has been a lot of unique items/abilities removed from the codex, and no, the psychic powers/relics don't seem that great, but there are definitely some gems in the unit entries.  So put on your swimming caps and speedos, it's time to dive in polar bear style.   

NidsandWolves

Space Wolf List Building 1850- 7th Edition

What's up everyone? With the new Space Wolf Codex, I have been thinking about as many different lists as possible trying to figure out what style I like, what appeals to me, and what I want in my list. I love the fact there are options for every type of player, every type of style, and probably one of the more unique ally types.

For me, this is all Wolves. I have put together a Wolves Unleashed Detachment. I will explain my reasoning, but this is a list that plays on the traditional army style of the Space Wolves.

Space Wolves Codex Review - In Depth

Winter has come early, and after spending several hours looking through the digital codex, the 5th Edition Codex, checking the Runes, listening to the winds, and determining my Wyrd; I am finally ready to bring about the most comprehensive Space Wolves review that I can do. This is going to be top down with no holding back. Before I continue, I would like to say that outside of some issues with trying to figure out what costs what, and what different units can take what; I have come to the conclusion that GW took away some of our flair unique to the Wolves, but gave us a codex inline with that of the Space Marines while still giving us the Wolves' flair we have come to expect.

And now, we unleash the Rout.

Road to NOVA: Ron's Tyranid Paintapocalypse

Hey Guys,

Ron here again with another underwhelming painting report.  I've got 3 weeks on the nose to get everything in order.  It's not going to be a pretty finish, but I'll limp across the line with a 3 color minimum model or two.

BAO Results and Meta Moving Forward

My most recent Torrent of Fire article is up. This time I took a look at the BAO results and what that could mean for the 7th Edition Tournament Meta going forward.

Using that data, I made some predictions about where the Meta is going and what we're likely to see coming out of NOVA, Feast of Blades, and other big upcoming tournaments. Check out the article and let me know what you think

Feast of Blades Qualifier Results and Batrep.

Hey everyone, BeeCee here,

I wanted to take a minute to share the results of the Feast of Blades qualifier I played in at Universal Bits and Games in Sioux Falls,SD. Firstly, hats off to those folks for hosting the tourney and doing everything they can to get the hobby going in the area. There was a small turnout at the tourney (about 10 people or so) but the terrain and boards looked great, every army was completely painted, except mine which had one unpainted biovore (fail on my part I know!).

I can sew this patch on my jean jacket! Chicks dig jean jackets!

The tourney was three rounds Win/Loss with battle points and painting score as tie breakers. I am happy to say I was able to sweep the day and walk away with the win! I played against a Salamanders Space Marine player, Tau, and a Dark Angels player. I did not take enough pictures but I was able to salvage one battle report out of the whole deal.

7th Edition Matchup Shifts on Torrent of Fire

Just wanted to let you know my most recent article for Torrent of Fire is up. July has had less than half as many games as June, so I tried to look at June and July combined and how matchups now seem to be comparing to matchups through the end of 6th. 

I also looked at the overall change in Win Percentage for armies, and finally popularity. It seems like Eldar, Tau, and Daemons have seen less playtime than previously so far in 7th. Check out the full article. Hope you enjoy it.

Ron NOVA painting preparation - 5 weeks out

Hey accountabilla-buddies,

It's time to show off all I have(n't) done for NOVA this past week!  NOVA is fast approaching, but I'm starting to see a glimmer of hope for finishing.  I've decided that with the two exocrines and third flyrant, I'm going to get them to a 3 color standard first, then go back if I have time.  That takes a lot of the pressure off, and insures that I can play with all of my models when I get there.

White Dwarf # 24 - Stormclaw

This week's White Dwarf features the new "starter" set for 40k, Stormclaw.

As has been leaked all over this week, the box features two new characters to lead the collected forces in the box, with Orks and Space Wolves facing off. While there are only two new models in the set, it still checks in as a great deal, with $175 of minis not counting the two new sculpts and the mini rulebook and campaign book.