Turn the Page: Kaiju Storm by Jake Bible

I finally finished the second installment of Jake Bible's Kaiju Winter series. I wasn't blown away by the book like I was the first, however it did leave me wanting for some more. This particular series is set up to be four books total; that being said, this book is more about separate character journies than actual answers to the series big questions. Wanting more from the book isn't a negative either; all the cards haven't been thrown on the table storywise, so my interest is still piqued.

Mr. Bible has stated that he is putting his own twist on the Kaiju genre with these books. Even though twists are sometimes nice, I long for some more traditional-giant-stompy monsters in the series. So far, there have been big monsters but nothing much akin to the bipedal menaces we attribute to the label of "Kaiju." The large threat in this book has been ooze monsters which I always feel are somewhat of a cop out. It's usually like, "the protagonists are then chased by... hmm, what could they be chased by? Argh! My ideas are so loose and gelatinous...I got it! Ooze monsters!"

All in all, I still got some enjoyment from the book and would like to continue the series to find out what happens. I would still suggest the series to anyone who likes the whole idea of modern day Sci-fi World Disasters. Check it out if thats your thing, otherwise I would say you aren't missing too much.

eIrusk vs Calandra

eIrusk
-Behemoth
-War Dog
Kovnik Joe
Iron Fang Kovnik
Max Man O’ War Shocktroopers
Max Man O’ War Demo Corp
Max Winterguard w/ UA
Doomreavers
Max Mechanics w/ UA

Calandra, Evolutionary Elementalism Tier 4
-Mountain King
-Slag Troll
-Slag Troll
-Storm Troll
-Storm Troll
-Pyre Troll
-Trollkin Runebearer
Runeshapers
Runeshapers
Min Stone w/ UA

Warcasters, Warlocks and Feats; Oh My: Stream Pics

Hopefully, you enjoyed some of the various games that I streamed/posted this weekend. I have yet to post the last game Larry and I played yesterday but I believe we worked out most of the kinks with the set up; the camera angle in the next video is much better.

I started out just using my camera(Logitech c615) on a tripod and the normal lights in the room for the first couple of videos. You will see that by the Vlad2 vs Madrak2 game the lighting and camera angle changed. This is what the set up looked like:

I used the lights from my light box setup and my desk light. I did not directly shine them on the table which reduced the shadows to allow seeing each model a little easier. For the next game, I took out a folding table, put the tripod on it to get a higher point of view for better table coverage and put the lights that were on the chairs on it to get closer to my reflective surface(the white ceiling).

I took a couple stills before the game, here they are:

I love the shading on Larry's jacks and MOW. He used Gnarls Green as the shader to contrast against the red which gave him a phenomenal outcome. I'm hoping to see the finished Behemoth soon(hint, hint, Larry).

In essence the new setup created a giant light box! I hope you enjoy the videos.

Quarriors! Game 2

Spells:
Growth Spell
Shaping Spell
Oblation Incantion

Creatures:
Mighty Warrior of the Quay
Strong Knight of Quamalot
Scavenging Goblin
Strong Gnome Barbarian
Strong Primordial Ooze
Mighty Deathdealer
Corrupted Witching Hag

Vlad2 vs Madrak2

Before the game we played with some of the camera and OBS settings; the lighting seemed better however the sound was a little worse and I feel like the resolution could be better.

Vlad2
-Drago
Andrei Malakov
-Decimator
Man O' War Drakhun w/ Dismount
Alexia2
Doomreavers
Doomreavers
Max Boomhowlers w/ Valachev
Kayazy Eliminators

Madrak2
-Pyre Troll
-Impaler
-Trollkin Runebearer
Horthol
Min Longriders
Max Warders
Max Fennblades w/ UA
Fire Eaters
Fire Eaters
Max Krielstone Bearers w/ UA

We are about to record another game where we changed the camera angle. The new angle is farther away from the board but is shows a lot more. Hopefully this video is still enjoyable with the slight "humming" sound that I couldn't figure out.

Quarriors! Game 1

Spells:
Chaos Incantation
Corruption Incantation
Life Charm

Creatures:
MIghty Quake Dragon Mystic
Strong Poison Dart Frog
Strong Mischievous Imp
MIghty Ghostly Spirit
Corrupted Primordial Ooze
Deathdealer
Strong Frost Howler

Butcher2 vs Saeryn

Butcher2
-Beast 09
-Kodiak
Doomreavers
Doomreavers
Man O’ War Drakhun w/ Dismount
Alexia2
Max Boomhowlers
Widowmakers
Kayazy Eliminators

Saeryn
-Angelius
-Angelius
-Scythian
-Typhon
-Naga Nightlurker
-Shredder
Hellion
Forsaken
Forsaken
Shepherd

Maelok vs Zerkova

Maelok
-Bull Snapper
-Bull Snapper
-Bull Snapper
Wrongeye and Snapjaw
-Bull Snapper
Croak Hunter
Max Gatorman Posse
Max Gatorman Posse
Max Gatorman Posse

Zerkova
-Juggernaut
-Demolisher
Ragman
eAlexia
Doomreavers
Doomreavers
Widowmakers
Max Outriders
Max Boomhowlers

Please, Don't Feed the Animals: Trollblood Lists 2

I thought I would share some of the lists I plan on playing on the stream this weekend. I will be once again playing some Trolls and maybe even some Cygnar. Here are Troll lists I plan on trying:

Hunters Grim - WB: +4
-    Hunters Grim (Muggs & Krump)
-    Dire Troll Bomber - PC: 10
-    Swamp Troll - PC: 4
-    Storm Troll - PC: 5

Braylen Wanderheart, Trollkin Outlaw - PC: 3
Fell Caller Hero - PC: 3

Trollkin Highwaymen - Leader & 9 Grunts: 8
Northkin Fire Eaters - Leader, Grunt, and Pyg Buddy: 4
Northkin Fire Eaters - Leader, Grunt, and Pyg Buddy: 4
Pyg Burrowers - Leader & 9 Grunts: 6
Farrow Bone Grinders - Leader & 3 Grunts: 2
Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes - Leader & 5 Grunts: 4
-    Stone Scribe Elder - Elder: 1

I have yet to play Fire Eaters but I heard they are the cat's ass. Originally, I had Horgle with a slag in this list but took him out for more Fire Eaters and a fell caller hero.

I'm thinking of taking the fell caller hero out so I can get a chronicler in to get those highwaymen up to DEF 16 with Tale of Mists. I'll give it a shot the way I have it here then make the accessment to change It or not.

Here's the next list:


Trollblood - eMadrak

55 / 55 (50+5)    Warlock(s) : 1/1    Warbeast(s) : 2    Battle Engines : 0    Solos : 1    Units : 5

Madrak Ironhide, World Ender - WB: +5
-    Trollkin Runebearer
-    Pyre Troll - PC: 5
-    Troll Impaler - PC: 5

Horthol, Long Rider Hero - PC: 5

Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes - Leader & 5 Grunts: 4
-    Stone Scribe Elder - Elder 1
Long Riders - Leader & 2 Grunts: 7
Trollkin Fennblades - Leader & 9 grunts: 8
-    Fennblade Officer and Drummer - Officer & Drummer 2
Trollkin Warders - Leader & 4 Grunts: 8
Trollkin Warders - Leader & 4 Grunts: 8

This list is designed around units with reach to maximize the feat. I only took an impaler and a pyre troll to make sure Maddy has all his Fury every turn. Snipe with Madrak ain't half bad either.

And lastly, my favorite Warlock:

Jarl Skuld, Devil of the Thornwood - WB: +6

-    Troll Impaler - PC: 5
-    Swamp Troll - PC: 4
-    Earthborn Dire Troll - PC: 10

Stone Scribe Chronicler - PC: 2
Braylen Wanderheart, Trollkin Outlaw - PC: 3
Janissa Stonetide - PC: 3

Trollkin Highwaymen - Leader & 9 Grunts: 8
Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes - Leader & 5 Grunts: 4
-    Stone Scribe Elder - Elder 1
Trollkin Warders - Leader & 4 Grunts: 8
Trollkin Warders - Leader & 4 Grunts: 8

I love me some Jarl and instantly felt comfortable with him when I first started Trolls. Being able to speed up the Highwaymen then give them reform so they can change facing or back-peddle seems legit. I had 2 units of fire eaters in this one as well as a max unit of scattergunners with UA but took them out for 2 max units of warders, Janissa and the stone scribe elder. A lot of people see Jarl's pistols and think "ranged caster" only to load him with ranged units. I feel he shines behind a wall of dudes with melee weapons. The highwaymen are the exception to the rule and coupled with the chronicler or Jarl's feat become a DEF 16 pain-in-the-ass.

I feel that the Impaler is a no-brainer choice for Jarl and I put the Swamp Troll in for some enemy placement control. Drag on the Swamp makes for some choice Magic Bullet set ups and enhanced further by a 12" range thanks to the Impaler. The EBDT is in there because I felt like I needed more punch and something to contend with opposing heavies. Janissa's primary job is throwing the curb behind the Earthborn.

I'm excited to get some games in, it has been a while.

So, as a reminder; May 15, 16 and maybe even 17, I will be streaming games on Twitch. If you miss any I will be posting them on the YouTube channel as well as on the blog for you're viewing enjoyment.

See you soon!

The Killer B Hive Vlog 2

Two announcements:

1. Next weekend May 15, 16 and possibly 17 I will be streaming games once again with Brian (aka "Corvus") and our friend Larry (aka "Bytemeh"). I plan on getting started on Friday afternoon; so, check that out.

2. In the Vlog, I say that it won't turn into Drunken Quarriors again... however, this is too lofty a promise to make and I am taking that one back. >;-)

Enjoy!