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Wondering if the new No Quarter is worth purchasing? The table of contents below tells you what issue #18 covers. There’s great Legends coverage plus tons of modeling articles.

Over 90 pages of Privateer Press goodness all for just $5.99.  It is nice to see more Monsterpocalypse coverage.  We are very excited about that game.

• Fire in the Hole p. 2 “Letter from the Editor-in-Chief.”
• Bosun’s Call p. 4 “Letters to the Editor and general shenanigans.”
• News From the Front p. 5 “Events and important news from around the world.”
• New Releases p. 7 “The latest Privateer Press products for May and June.”
• Portents of the Divine p. 14 “A glimpse of the divine hints at looming danger in this new IK fiction.”
• Legends on the Charge p. 26 “A preview of Warmachine: Legends Dragoons and Mercenaries.”
• The Gamers’ Journal: Studio Showdown, Part 2 p. 47 “The Studio crew bolster their armies to 500 points of focus and fury.”
• Modeling & Painting: Painting High Exemplar Gravus p. 52 “Have horse, will travel.  See how to paint this Protectorate dragoon.”
• Modeling & Painting: Speed Painting Nephilim p. 55 Tips and tricks for getting your army painted fast, fast, fast!”
• Painting Challenge: Alternate Sculpt Challenge p. 57 “Do things a little different using only alternate sculpts of the models.”
• Secrets of the Wild: Soul of a Soldier p. 58 “There’s a good reason why the Skorne control half the continent.”
• The Gavyn Kyle Files: Lich Lord Asphyxious p. 66 “Servant of Toruk, Iron Lich Asphyxious comes to (un)dead life.”
• Summer Rampage p. 70 “It’s meat versus metal again with a look at the 2008 Summer Rampage.”
• The Pendrake Encoutners: The Slag Troll p. 72 “Have a run in with a troll that gets a LOT of iron in its diet.”
• Monsterpocalypse: Agendas and Factions, Part 2 p. 76 A look at two Monsterpocalypse factions on the more sinister side.”
• Guts and Gears: The Destroyer p. 78 “Its back to basics with this classic Khadoran warjack.”
• Independent Retailers p. 84 “A worldwide list of retailers that carry Privateer Press products.”
• Parts Bin p. 91 “A look at individual parts available in the Privateer Press Store.”
• Drawn & Quartered / Player Gallery p. 93 “IK inspired comic and some of the best fan-based paint jobs around.”

written by ^Raven^

Tags

CCG/CMG, hordes, Iron Kingdoms, Monsterpocalypse, no quarter 18, No Quarter Magazine, Warmachine.

Privateer Press sent a recent e-mail about their upcoming game Monsterpocalypse.  Everyone who signed up for Monsterpocalypse news should have received the e-mail.  It contained some exciting news about a new blog devoted to the game.

Below you can see the entire e-mail they sent.  It is quite interesting.

Psst! Hey you! Yes, you!

Here’s some Monsterpocalypse™ news just for subscribers to the Monster Watch

Newsletter!

Industry veteran Erik Yaple, our new head of Monsterpocalypse development,

has started a blog to give you an insider’s look at the development of the

CMG.  You can find it at:

http://www.monsterinsider.net

He’s kicking things off with a little background on his own bad self, and

sharing the exciting details of the game already in development. Here’s a

snippet:

“One of the aspects of the game that really surprised me was the ‘power

attacks’. These special moves allow you to address your opponent’s models in

a plethora of unique ways. You can throw your opponent’s monster through

buildings and into vats of radioactive material or knock buildings over onto

your opponent’s models to crush them. While power attacks are the cherry on

top of the ice cream sundae of awesomeness that is Monsterpocalypse…”

In the days and weeks to come Erik will be bringing you the inside scoop on

the development of the game.  Tell your friends you heard about it here

first, and that they can sign up for the Monster Watch Newsletter too at

http://www.privateerpress.com/monsterpocalypse/

Spread the word!

http://www.monsterinsider.net

written by ^Raven^

Tags

CCG/CMG, Monsterpocalypse, Privater Press.

Over the past few weeks I’ve re-immersed myself in SW Minis with a goal in mind.  I’ve chosen to collect figures with certain themes and then display those figures.  My first theme is Jabba’s Palace.  I want to collect any and all figures from Return of the Jedi that existed in Jabba’s Palace with a concentration on Jabba’s Throne Room, Luke’s battle with the Rancor, and the scenes at the Great Sarlacc.

I always speak with my FLGS before attempting any projects.  They usually have what I need in stock or can get their hands on it.  This time I had to use the backup plan…eBay.  Thankfully none of you outbid me on the first wave.

eBay is a wonderful resource and a playground for misfortune.  I picked up several key pieces and managed to purchase two Jabba minis.  One of those will be going back on eBay and I will be better off learning from the mistake.  Don’t track too many auctions for the same item and most assuredly don’t bid on them all.  Shame on me!

I chose to start with one of the most expensive and difficult to obtain pieces.  He’s vile, green, slimy, and did I mention he’s a criminal mastermind?  Jabba the Hutt, aka Jabba Desilijic Tiure, is the force behind Jabba’s Palace.  Without Jabba we are left with the B’omarr Monks and their monastery.  That’s not exactly thrilling fare.

After spending a hefty sum Jabba became mine.  I followed suit with Slave Leia, called Princess Leia Captive in the game, and Jabba’s majordomo Bib Fortuna.  This complements my existing Boba Fett and other henchmen found in the palace.  I need to pick up a Rancor and Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight (from Rebel Storm) to complete the set.  An appropriate Chewbacca, Han Solo, and Boushh would also be nice.

written by ^Raven^

Tags

CCG/CMG, Star Wars, SW Minis.

Last November we showed you the new Battle of Hoth scenario pack for SW Minis. It comes complete with a re-painted AT-ST, Hologram General Veers, Snowspeeder, and other figures. This includes 17 non-randomized figures (2 very rare, 6 rare, 4 uncommon, 5 common), map, rules, life counter sheet, and a d20.

At the time I hypothesized that your FLGS, friendly local gaming store, would soon be carrying them. I have to announce that I was wrong. I took a hiatus from the game and recently got back into it. After speaking with Derek Lloyd, owner of Battleground Games & Hobbies in Abington Mass, he informed me that the scenario pack is a Target exclusive.

Unfortunately it no longer shows up on the Target website but while perusing eBay, don’t go stealing them away from me, I noticed it selling for much more than I originally expected.

I’ve only seen this, so far, online at Arcane Miniatures where it is retailing for 31.50 GBP (MSRP of 35 GBP).

I am sure it will be coming to US retailers and at a lower price than the conversion of $73.19. I’m guessing that this set will retail in America for $44.99 or $49.99. That’s not bad when you think about it. It has two huge figs, plus 1 exclusive fig, and a ton of rares.

eBay has far surpassed that where it sells for anywhere from $64.99 to $89.99. Whether this is due to a diminished supply at Target or greedy sellers I don’t know. But, one thing is for certain. If you have this scenario pack don’t give it up. Unless it is to me for a good price.

The astronomical prices do pose an interesting problem for me. I wish to create a few displays and perhaps dioramas featuring SW Minis. One such display will depict events from the Battle of Hoth. The Battle of Hoth scenario pack is a shoo in purchase for my display. However, that no longer becomes affordable at $90 a pop.

I may have to lay off the Battle of Hoth idea and stick to my Jabba’s Palace quest. But, there’ll be more about that in another article dedicated to the topic.

written by ^Raven^

Tags

CCG/CMG, Star Wars, SW Minis.

Episode 36 with Jonathan as your host discussing News, Server Move Complete, Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis, and musical guest Black Crowes.

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00:00 Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

02:16 News

02:21 Event Countdowns @ CWF

War @ Sea at Battleground Games on Wednesdays

‘Ard Boyz Tournaments for 40k

Havoc XXIV in 14 Days

Total Confusion XXII Presents All Day Boardgaming at Rising Phoenix Games in Leicester on April 19th

7:02 Battlegrounds Special Offers

D&D 4th Edition Offer - Pre-order & pre-pay all 3 core books and be entered to win a free case of D&D minis.

Battleground d20 20% Off Coupon

8:53 Music to Game By Check Out “Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution” by Black Crowes

14:06 Server Move Complete/New Changes

Server Move Complete

25:20 New England Podcasters Promo

26:09 Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis

Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis = Cheap Models

Axis & Allies Minis Articles

32:07 Inside No Quarter #17 March 08

Inside No Quarter #17

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41:29 Next cast will be Wednesday April 10, 2008

42:52 Exit Theme, Pop Science by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

written by ^Raven^

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Axis and Allies Minis, Battleground Games, CCG/CMG, Events, hordes, Music to Game By, New England Game Stores, No Quarter Magazine, Podcasts, Rising Phoenix Games, Tournaments, Warmachine, WordPress.