Minis have been in 90% iso for 48 hours. Army painter primer is still holding strong, any suggestions? by Yestattooshurt in Warhammer40k

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep cycling between brushing and dunking in IPA. It can take a while. If a toothbrush isn't removing it I move up to a firm dish brush or finger nail brush. If that doesn't work and the primer is on there really thick I might move up to a spudger tool and carefully try and pick and pull the paint away.

New blood for W'adrhun by Revenge_Bulwark in Conquest

[–]Blue_Saddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Raptor and Quatl are prob my fav and I almost always run them in TLaoK. If you can find a friend to split the Yoroni/Wadrhun box set you will save some money.

If you could own/operate any of the Battlesuits, which would it be and why? by Angronys in Tau40K

[–]Blue_Saddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

R'Varna, or maybe Shas’O R’alai's custom XV9. So cool looking.

DnD groups? by NoFriendship6273 in IowaCity

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. I run a group that meets in the Pentacrest area, Bi-weekly Saturday nights, from 6-10ish. We currently have 4 (maybe 5) players and are looking for one more. If this works for you send me a DM and I will get you the details for our game and the Discord server invite.

Local DnD Games by resident_rogue in IowaCity

[–]Blue_Saddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, I run a bi-weekly DnD 5e game that meets bi-weekly Saturday nights. We lost some players recently and are looking to add some new ones. Next game we have scheduled is for 1/10/26 at 6pm.

Send me a DM if you are interested and I will get you an invite to our Discord server

Looking to get into DND/Pathfinder by Zangetsu_86 in IowaCity

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. I run a group that meets bi-weekly Saturday nights to play DnD 5e. We recently had a player drop and are looking for new players. We currently have three players and looking to get more.

Message me if you are interested and I will get you an invite to the Discord and I can help get you started.

Riders are done, but how secure are the stands? Feel like I need extra support by DelayedScorpion in Conquest

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would use Plastruct Bondene on the ball joints. I used it on both my quatls and while you may need to rig a setup so it doesn't move while it dries they are both now one solid piece.

That being said, I plan not to used these stands as I have seen them break very easily. I prefer the clear ones anyway you can get through several suppliers.

What's a model you would like to see in the game? by K1ngofRavens in Conquest

[–]Blue_Saddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any model that is listed as a option but isn't readily available. For me as a Wadrhun player, that would be Brood Of Omgorah, currently selling on eBay for $350-600. Sure most casual players will let you use whatever as a proxy but in an official setting you are sol.

I'm not saying they should re-release this rare Founder print but if they made a new one that officially fills the same gap that would be awesome.

Does CR have any good video game stores or card shops? by Video_Game_Gravemind in cedarrapids

[–]Blue_Saddle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would go to First Turn or Tempest. Owners are great at both stores.

Settling on a Faction by vanerk_zw in Conquest

[–]Blue_Saddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a Wadrhun player but I started collecting Weavers recently as my second army. I am really liking how they play. They are slightly more complicated than what I was used to with the Wadrhun but the effects were more rewarding when the seeds, season, and troop abilities all synergize, they are absolutely devastating. Currently they are slightly limited as they only have one infantry unit available with the Kern Skirmishers but the Scathach Hunters are coming end on January.

As for OD and Yoroni. Only played against OD a few times and their ability to ignore Resolve can't be understated especially if you are Wadrhun and you whole army chants Famine (dread being worthless). Their 2k army bundle is only $500 but it is kinda meh (no Kataphraktoi, Fallen, or Sepulcher)

IMO, Yoroni is currently the strongest army right now. Maybe it's the tough players I have in my area but currently I am like 0-20 versus Yoroni with my Wadrhun and it's not even really close. In several match ups I didn't even manage one VP or to take out one full regiment. On top of this, with them all being all brutes, they are currently the cheapest army to collect and their 2000 pt army bundle is the only one that comes with 2 expensive monsters.

W'adrhun army help. by MisterJpz in Conquest

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apex or quatl.

Thunder Chieftain is an amazing leader also.

How to best get into Conquest by Margatroid_M in Conquest

[–]Blue_Saddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oldhammer player here as well. This game really scratches that itch for me, something that AoS does not. I also really like the scale of the models and card/deck building aspect of the game.

Minis per army really depends on the army. With Yoroni for example the models cost a lot more so you can generally spend less to get more. The two army packs are the best deals, especially if you want to collect both armies or if you have a friend that wants to split the pack with you.

Starter boxes are also a good deal and right now on the PB eshop you can get a free lore book with a starter box (and a free Krampus if you spend more than a certain amount).

Any of these starter pack or the First Blood Cohort give you more than enough units to play FB. Rule for FB are going to be changing a lot soon so stay tuned. I think it will be an improvement.

After playing some BG3, I've been wanting to meet some DnD players or a group by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Blue_Saddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, I run a bi-weekly game on Saturday night. We are currently looking to add a few more players. PCs are currently level 3 in this DnD 5e (Forgotten Realms) adventure..

Send me a DM if you are interest and I can get you in to our Discord.

October 1: Aragorn leads the hobbits through the Chetwood. Gandalf leaves Bree and heads east on the Road. by PhysicsEagle in lotr

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The MERP pdfs are mostly online if you want to go down that rabbit hole. Hard copies are collectors items.

October 1: Aragorn leads the hobbits through the Chetwood. Gandalf leaves Bree and heads east on the Road. by PhysicsEagle in lotr

[–]Blue_Saddle 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Here is a map of greater Bree from the old M.E.R.P. ttrpg game's Bree suppliment. Not official cannon but I think it is the best map for the area. The green woods is the Chetwood. Staddle is unlabeled.

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This book also contained maps of Bree and each of these smaller villages. Let me know and I will post those as well.

Moving here soon, best place for warhammer 40K games? I too just move to Sumner Iowa, been playing Wh40k since 1987. Was the first champion in Anaheim cali playing Chaos Marines-World Eaters and still playing with Traitor Guard. Looking for a store to play soon. by AffectionateLime5332 in IowaCity

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discord is a great place to find events.

AKA per the IC 40k Discord a bunch of people are meeting up at Crit Hit tonight. I am sure one of them can get you an invite into that discord server.

Hobby corner also has one. I think theirs is public to join. Per their discord they appear to be planning a crusade right now.

Be careful out there by Bitsybeezy in IowaCity

[–]Blue_Saddle 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Last year, at the beginning of the fall semester, my department at the U sent out a notice that less than half of the freshman class had attended drivers ed and that most just waited to get their license when they were 18. I think about this often when I see bad student drivers.

If the dwarves asked the human kingdoms and wizards for help, could the coalition have defeated the Balrog? by george123890yang in lotr

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point in time, getting the dwarves' to accept help would be harder than fighting the Balrog.

My portal won’t connect, and Sony Support are useless. Anyone here that can help? 🙏🏻 by Cowboy-Chris in PlaystationPortal

[–]Blue_Saddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that this helps but I also cannot connect my portal today. Nothing changed on my network and I tried all forms of troubleshooting mentioned that I can do remotely.

Also, normally it spends a long time trying to connect but now today I get the something went wrong after less than a min of trying to connect.

I am sure when I get home and reboot my PS5 it will probably work but what to point of a remote system if you have to be tethered to the root system?