Thursday 22 December 2011

Plans

Ernst Leichtanzer cast about frantically, searching for anything that would help. His master, the Great Abdemanechus had charged Leichtanzer with securing favour with the gods for the new year so that the venerable old Vampire may once more stalk the lands in search of prey and power. Three things were known to Leichtanzer: The sons of Tchar had fallen from favour and had been consigned to something called The Cudbord, a Tribe from the Ogre Kingdoms had secured their place and were growing stronger daily and that there was one more place of favour which Leichtanzer must secure for his master ahead of the twisted Beasts of the forests. Time was of the essence as both expected reinforcements resulting from an arcane ceremony celebrated by one of the gods that Abdemanechus referred to as Krismoss. Truly these gods were strange! Not least as they seemed to be different aspects of one god on current whims. Abdemanechus spoke of these gods are turning their gaze once more upon the Old World, though he spoke too of other worlds: one, strangest of all with creatures encased in armour of Blood vying for attention against strange elven beings that sought only torment, all the while as giant bone coloured warriors looked on lamenting their former standing. Another, similar in many respects to the Old World where a Tribe of strange blue skinned creatures led by powerful warlocks strode forth proud in the knowledge they had no rivals for the god's affections. The last world was one mainly of sea, though it was a neglected world. Upon it strange ships of iron (as if such a thing would be possible!) did battle in the name of their queen, one named Vectroria. Strange as these seemed, Leichtanzer could not help but feel that he must be wary lest they catch the eyes of these gods more often!


Well, another year nearly gone and this one really went fast! Its now time for my annual short listing of future projects that I won't get finished, and to begin with it's Warhammer! The release of the Ogre Kingdoms book has reinvigorated my interest in fantasy and I've enjoyed the few games I've had with them despite losing all but one, which was a very enjoyable draw. The idea is to focus on the Ogres as a main army but to have a second army available to use to add variety especially when facing the same opponents. I've decided once and for all to store away the Warriors of Chaos for now and so the choices that attract me the most are Beastmen and Vampire Counts. I think therefore I shall have a few games with each in the New Year to see which appeals more.

For 40k, much like the Warriors of Chaos in Fantasy, I've grown tired of the Deathwing so have decided to place them in storage for a while and work on something new. The Blood Angels had initially caught my eye, but recent decisions for Doubles have meant that the Dark Eldar that have been clogging up my cupboard are now finally being assembled, and consequently will need painting meaning that I may actually have a second army (half) painted by the end of February!

In terms of Hordes and Dystopian Wars, I'm due to get a few bits from each so its more of the same on those fronts, which is fine as I enjoy both!

So, that are my plans, but what is in the pipeline for you guys in the coming year?

If I don’t see or speak to you beforehand guys, have yourself a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!



God bless!

3 comments:

  1. I love the positive attitude there, "Its now time for my annual short listing of future projects that I won't get finished" haha.

    Sounds like a good solid plan for the new year though, and if you need a punch bag for your Beastmen and Vamps then I am more than happy to oblige.

    As for the contents of my pipeline this coming year, well the main goal is to get my Ogres painted up. That whole plan started last night with the first paint hitting my Ironblaster, which needs painting before assembly to avoid serious frustration.
    College starts again in January, so that is going to take up a fair chunk of time, but can still get through a fair bit I would think.
    The aim being to have at least 1500pts painted by Feb...we will see how that goes =P.

    My Necrons will have to stagnate until I have a playable Fantasy army ready to go simply because I already have a 40k force to use, and not a Fantasy one.

    Also got many other ideas and plans, some of which include a fleet of Necrons for BFG, an Ultramar defence force IG army, expanding the marines with the units require for some serious formation work in Apoc and potentially looking at a Dystopian wars force of some sort.
    Most of these plans will likely go un-actioned, but one can hope for at least a few new toys aye?

    Have a good Christmas and a drunken new year, I am sure I will see you come Jan if not before!

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  2. Im finally in a mood to give your ogres a little race that actually runs away to stomp on. After the Hull tournament I made a list I like for my Empire and now feeling the buzz Im thinking Ill get them out of the loft. Everyones being fantasy hyped anyway so Id best get involved. :)

    Other plans well Im painting Dark Eldar now ready for the team up and knowing me a world or stuff will be painted by the end of next year so lets wait and see on that one. Merry christmas boys and I look forward to gaming with everyone soon xx

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  3. good stuff guys, all sounds exciting, ben i give it 3 weeks before you switch again.

    as for me, Vamps are now in the lead as they are getting a new book and finally some decent black knight models!

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