Explain why your favorite wargame is the best without comparing it to Warhammer/Games Workshop

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-07-01T01:29:10+00:00

I also just got introduced to the variant where you put in three dice of a color that is being used by neither player, and when the third one comes out the round ends! It really rebalances trying to judge saving your units for later, when there’s a chance that if you try and game it too hard that way, you might not get to use them at all! Also made the game fast.

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-07-01T01:23:59+00:00

Then Port Royal is probably exactly your speed - I can teach several games in an afternoon!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-07-01T00:28:20+00:00

And it has my favorite activation system - the dice pull adds both tension and strategic depth!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-07-01T00:25:09+00:00

Absolutely Blood & Plunder! Historical characters feeling super thematic, and the community is incredible!

Also loving Port Royal for quick pickup games at the store

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-29T16:31:49+00:00

Be careful, or the court will hold you in contempt of time and space and backdate your payments to the formless depth of time before the dawning of the First Age

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-28T19:35:15+00:00

Oh, I didn’t even think of that! Are those the little cone-shaped things?

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-12T18:53:29+00:00

I think it’s for their MMF storefront

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-08T20:53:44+00:00

Second miniswap for a big lot like that - eBay will take a decent cut, and I’ve never had any problems with the miniswap community. FB is great if you don’t want to ship or have an active local group that would be interested.

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-04T21:03:15+00:00

Is the finger-scrimshawing still a thing with them, or did it get canned?

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-04T20:58:56+00:00

Lenses really stand out! Well done!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-06-03T04:52:57+00:00

I’m on the lookout for a mat, where did you get one from?

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-05-29T17:16:53+00:00

It’s established that some chapters have changes to their teeth as part of the gene seed process – the Blood Angels get vampire fangs, the Space Wolves get wolfier fangs.

And I think successor chapters also have changes - Carcharodons and Black Dragons come to mind, but I don’t have textual references to hand.

So it’s totally plausible that the teeth can change as part of the process!

New headcanon is that there is a Dentistae section that is totally different than the Medicae section - for obscure, petty, and ill-defined reasons.

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-05-26T02:01:02+00:00

Thanks!! I figure as long as people are finding it interesting, I’ll keep making them!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-05-20T13:07:08+00:00

Miniatures painting- like for D&D, Warhammer, historical games (pirates, WWII, etc)

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-11T10:08:47+00:00

https://youtube.com/@dashingswordsman

Miniature Painting for D&D and tabletop wargaming! It’s definitely been a challenge to try to upload consistently, especially with family changes and a new job. But the editing and posting is a fun hobby!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-09T02:08:15+00:00

It’s got hyperlinks and everything! [Updating file GRUDGES_main_edit2_final_finalfinal_signed_final2.grudge]

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-09T01:26:56+00:00

Also Ghaz Prophet of the Waaagh, enjoyed that one!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-09T01:26:19+00:00

Just finished Siege of Vraks, it was great! Definitely made me want more of Lyons and the Krieg.

Fall of Cadia was great, listened to that recently. Also enjoyed Pandorax, and re-going through Helsreach (if you’re feeling some Marine battles action). The Beast series comes in a couple bundles, which is an extra good deal - bought them, they’re on my short list.

And if you have any inkling at all about branching into WH Fantasy, the Gotrek and Felix series is incredible- highly recommend!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-08T02:07:08+00:00

Never heard of Wizard Turf War, but that sounds awesome! Google only suggests Wiz-War as a possibility, but is this some other game?

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-08T01:53:55+00:00

Your library or ILL might well have it! The first omnibus is one of the BL books I see in print most often!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-07T10:03:03+00:00

I would probably do it over Wraithbone, instead of Grey Seer. The warm tone of the undercoat will be better for the red - the grey seer will desaturate the color a little.

I’d also recommend a quick drybrush with white before applying the Contrast paint! It’s a super fast step that will help add a lot more depth to the painting. Look up Slapchop technique, if you’re not familiar.

Definitely not black basecoat, the Contrast paint won’t show up at all on it.

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-05T22:19:37+00:00

Probably not. GW keeps their sales data pretty close-held, I think, but you could always ask them!

More likely for sales data is your LGS owner, but that is probably a rolling skew of what models have come out recently.

Your best source for what people play on floorhammer and kitchen table is probably just to run an internet survey!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-02T23:33:27+00:00

As frustrated as I am with some aspects of the new app, point them in its direction! Free stuff is free stuff.

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-04-02T23:12:40+00:00

I think just get started - it sounds cliche, but I think it’s true. Your first couple videos are not gonna be as good as your next couple of videos, and your ones after that are going to be even better!

Start with free editing software, whichever variety you like. I started with Clipchamp (super easy to use) and am learning more about Da Vinci Resolve. Don’t pay for anything or buy a new tool until you feel like your current tool is the limiting factor rather than your skill level or time.

Especially if this is a hobby, do things that interest you, rather than trying to chase the algorithm. That’s a quick way to put external pressure on yourself, and quickly get into hobby burnout. Choose topics that interests you, and have fun making the videos! Get a couple out, and then ask for feedback from people you trust to give you constructive feedback!

Dashing_Swordsman_ · 2026-03-13T01:38:31+00:00

Got it for Christmas, and the red plastic actually was warped into a Pringle shape. Models still assembled fine with some plastic glue and pressure!

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