Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship – Finally!

Deer Readers, so sorry I’ve been incommunicado for the last several days. My mental health sucks sometimes. In any case, I’m feeling a lot healthier and I’m back! You all know how it is and I appreciate your patience with me. Now, with no further ado: As you can see, I’ve made some really seriousContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship – Finally!”

Miniature Paints for D&D, Warhammer, and Wargames Models: 23 of the Best

Dear Readers, this article has been reprinted from https://www.paintingmini.com with permission. It was too good of an article not to mention. This guy goes the extra mile when he does his research by polling various websites’ authors to also get their opinions, myself included. Enjoy! Do you want to paint miniatures? Great! You’ve arrived toContinue reading “Miniature Paints for D&D, Warhammer, and Wargames Models: 23 of the Best”

Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship

Hey there! I’ve been working as hard as ever on the ship, wanting to get it done by August (when the Spelljammer campaign setting comes out)! Here’s how it looks so far! As you can see, I’ve been working on the main body of the ship. Fun! Fact: I got my speed paint Mega SetContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship”

What a Day!

So I have been painting and painting and painting on my new ship! It’s coming along very nicely. I’m so excited to eventually showcase it to my players once it is complete. I’m equally hoping that, when the campaign progresses to that point, the Spelljammer stuff has officially premiered. I may just have to wingContinue reading “What a Day!”

The Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 0: What Came Before

Hello, Dear Readers! The crew and I have finally decided to begin releasing the Ingrates Video Podcast for the general public! This means, as of today, we will be releasing one video every other week, but for YOU! We really enjoy the Ingrates game and hope you do as well.

“Vive le Resistance” – Part 6: Landing

Several hours later, two large towns, situated between a large lake, come into view. One bright, surrounded by farmland… the other covered in a pall of smoke, or fog, nestled along the lakes coast.  But none of these are your destination… together you veer off, towards the Kelna mountains, over farmlands and into the woods. Continue reading ““Vive le Resistance” – Part 6: Landing”

Busy, Busy Week!

Dear Readers, it has been a long and busy week. That said, I got a little bit of painting done on the Elven Spelljammer Ship. Here’s what I got so far: It’s turning out quite well. My next project is to do the cover for the hold, and all the filagree. The filagree will beContinue reading “Busy, Busy Week!”

Quick Painting Update: New Project – Elven Spelljammer Ship

Yes, folks, you read that right. I have a new project and it’s pretty awesome, especially considering the fact that Spelljammer is right around the corner in August! Here’s what I have and how it’s come along: She still has a ways to go, but she’s coming along very easily. I can’t wait to seeContinue reading “Quick Painting Update: New Project – Elven Spelljammer Ship”

D&D Direct Stream

Yesterday we got some amazing news via the first ever D&D Direct Stream. Are you ready? Here we go! SPELLJAMMER HAS BEEN CONFIRMED!! Yes, you read that right, the Spelljammer campaign setting has been confirmed, called , with all of the awesomeness that one can expect from D&D in space. This includes awesome things likeContinue reading “D&D Direct Stream”

“Vive le Resistance” – Part 5: Flight 

Surreal…sublime.  Those are the only words that can come to mind as you soar through the air. Nothing, not even climbing the tallest peak near your hometown could have prepared you for the experience of magical flight.  But before you can truly marvel at the miracle, sporadic explosions echo in your ears…  the cannon andContinue reading ““Vive le Resistance” – Part 5: Flight “

Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger

As promised, I am giving you the final update on my elven bladesinger! Here she is, in all her glory: Truth be told, there is a little bit more grass than I had originally intended, but other than that I think she looks great. What do you think, Dear Readers? Let me know in theContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 27 – Hot on the Trail

The Inlgorious Ingrates are at it again, and this time they are on the trail of the mysterious assassin that made an attempt on Lord Tibor’s life! Along the way, though, they run into a complication that could cost them the life of a party member…

“Vive le Resistance” – Part 4: Lift Off

You all are sitting in darkness on the ground in an open meadow, thickly surrounded by fir and oak trees, waiting for the signal. It is a cloudless, moonless night, and you can barely make out your companions next to you.   Everything has been studied, memorized, and memorized again. All risks have been minimized: goodContinue reading ““Vive le Resistance” – Part 4: Lift Off”

Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger and Previously Unfinished Mini

Product Review and Unboxing: Army Painter Speedpaints (Starter Set)

Dear Readers, they finally came in! I am so very excited, you cannot imagine. So I picked up a random mini, an elven cleric, and I began painting. The results were… slightly disappointing. First, let’s talk about what came in the box: As you can see, you get 10 different colors. I was a littleContinue reading “Product Review and Unboxing: Army Painter Speedpaints (Starter Set)”

Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger

Oh boy, Dear Readers, do I have a surprise for you! I have completed it, and he’s beautiful. A masterpiece. I am SO proud of the job I’ve done on this miniature. Keep in mind that I’ve done minimal dry brushing, due to the nature of the mini. Also, I made a boo-boo. You’ll seeContinue reading “Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger”

“Vive le Resistance” – Part 3: Intelligence

Ultimately each of you do not know exactly what you have been selected for… all you know is that you have spent months training far beyond that of ordinary soldiers. But after resting in this small encampment for a few days, you are called into the officer’s tent… only to see huge tables filled withContinue reading ““Vive le Resistance” – Part 3: Intelligence”

Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger

Hey Dear Readers, I’m having a rough day, just to be honest. My MS symptoms are all over the place. Therefore, I only have a short painting update for you today. I did some polishing work and finished some parts. But there was a problem. I broke off a part of the cloak. I hateContinue reading “Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger”

Daily DM Update: Games I’m Playing

Good morning, Dear Readers! I’m not going to lie, I’m kind of in a slump. My energy levels have been…well, nonexistent to say the least. So I thought I would tell you a little about each of the games I’m running or playing in! Here it goes: Sunday Afternoon: This is my Adventurers League game.Continue reading “Daily DM Update: Games I’m Playing”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 25 – Experiments Gone Wrong

Sorry that this post is late; I didn’t get it until late Thursday and was busy Friday. Sorry for that. The Ingrates are back at it again, this time messing with things that they maybe shouldn’t!

Miniature Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger Commission

Dear Readers, I have put my Elven Bladesinger on hold so that I may instead work on a new commission of which I was requested of yesterday. It is, as the title of this post says, a lizardfolk ranger. The miniature needed a little bit of polishing before I could prime it, but that wasn’tContinue reading “Miniature Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger Commission”

“Vive le Resistance” Part 2 – Commando Training

It was months ago when each of you were plucked from your unit and sent to this country estate. Some of you volunteered longing to devote more “for king and country”, some of you were recommended by officers, others were recruited from various magical colleges. Regardless, a group of nearly 1000 assembled far behind enemyContinue reading ““Vive le Resistance” Part 2 – Commando Training”

Bonus Post: Miniature Painting Tips

Dear Readers, I’ve recently been collaborating with another blogger, Ethan Brice at the painting mini.com. Today, I was fortunate enough to be featured in his article on advice for new miniature painters as #12 on the list! It’s a good article with a lot of sound advice from people in the industry who really knowContinue reading “Bonus Post: Miniature Painting Tips”

Miniature Painting Resources

Dear Readers, I was contacted by another blog writer, from http://www.thepaintingmini.com, who wanted to list us as a good resource for miniature painting! He posted a list of the 29 best resources for painting miniatures. As this is a good list (and re-posted with his permission), I wanted to share it with you all. WeContinue reading “Miniature Painting Resources”

Painting Update: Elven Wizard and a Call For Assistance

Yes, this post technically posted yesterday, but by mistake. Here it is in all its glory… Dear Readers it occurred to me that I have been referred to an elf in armor with a sword as a wizard. This is because she is my Elven Bladesinger. I may or may not have said this. ButContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Wizard and a Call For Assistance”

A DMs Perspective

Still writing these, but I’ve gotten way behind, so I’m going to be doing a lot of summarizing to try and catch up. When we last left our Ingrates, Winter was captured by her old crew, and the party was on their way to save her. After much planning, part of which was Dacyria’s familiarContinue reading “A DMs Perspective”

“Vive le Resistance” Part 1 – A World At War…

“Is everyone ready?” “Yeah let’s get started!” The goblinoid peoples, unified again, have brought the might of their chief deity, Maglubiyet, to bear upon the world. For two years, the nations of the continent have been consumed by the war.  Tensions had escalated throughout the previous decades, and in response military budget’s have swelled… asContinue reading ““Vive le Resistance” Part 1 – A World At War…”

Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 24 – The Rescue (a.k.a. Dammit Winter…)

What kind of shenanigans have the Ingrates gotten themselves into this time? Well, they’d tell you it was Winter’s fault… Also, don’t forget to subscribe! And if you want to see what kind of stuff our Premium Subscribers get, consider supporting us for only $5 per month! Next, I’m still running my Reader Satisfaction Survey.Continue reading “Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 24 – The Rescue (a.k.a. Dammit Winter…)”

Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger and New Etsy Purchase

Deer eaters, just a short Sunday post about what I’ve got going on. Let’s start with the Etsy Purchase. A freaking castle: It’s beautiful, isn’t it? It actually comes apart in layers for the players to adventure inside. I bought it from Centrion3D. I love their stuff, even if it is a little pricey. IContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger and New Etsy Purchase”

HeroQuest: Product Unboxing

Dear Readers, welcome back! I hope you are doing well wherever you are. I got to play HeroQuest last and this week, and I decided that today is my unboxing of the HeroQuest game. It you remember, it’s billed as a game of “High Adventure in a World of Magic.” The gameplay is fairly easyContinue reading “HeroQuest: Product Unboxing”

Finished Gundarr the Barbarian!

This is a short post, so be advised. I finished Gundarr! Here he is in all his glory: All I had to do is get his base done at this point. Of note, I used Agrax Earthshade by Citadel as my shader. Now to the base and spirit warrior: And that’s it! Join me nextContinue reading “Finished Gundarr the Barbarian!”

Painting Update: Gundarr the Barbarian (but only sort of…)

Dear Readers, welcome to yet another Painting Update! Here is the barbarian I’ve been working on. I started with Rigid Leather (from one of the D&D Paint sets by Army Painter; it’s a unique color not found in the standard Army Painter line) on the boots. Then I went and gave his skin a secondContinue reading “Painting Update: Gundarr the Barbarian (but only sort of…)”

Second-Hand DM Story: This Past Tuesday

Sorry for the post confusion today. I had to swap the Premium Content post day with my Friday post due to editing delays. Lots of edits in the next episode. Sorry for the confusion. As I said this past Wednesday evening, I was out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. So that I did not haveContinue reading “Second-Hand DM Story: This Past Tuesday”

Quick Painting Update: Fortress-class Dropship

Here we are with another painting update! Now that I am done with the priming, it’s now time to throw on some paint! As you’ll soon see, I have come across a problem… You can see brush strokes. I mean, this is generally solved in one of two ways: 1) multiple coats, or 2) sprayContinue reading “Quick Painting Update: Fortress-class Dropship”

Playing Some Alpha Strike

Hello, Dear Readers! Sorry I didn’t get a post in yesterday, but I was having a bad day and needed an outlet, so I went out for Alpha Strike night at my local game store. Here are some photos! I actually ended up winning both of my matches. It’s kind of a shame we weren’tContinue reading “Playing Some Alpha Strike”