Guide to the Games Workshop pricing model
Article updated: 2020.10.29
I often see questions about the Games Workshop pricing model - how does Games Workshop company decide the prices for their Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 40,000 and The Lord of the Rings (Games Workshop v2) miniatures. So I've gathered my ideas about the pricing model that Games Workshop seems to use, based on my knowledge of marketing and what I've seen the company does to maximise their profits. Games Workshop prices might seem expensive, but there are many cost people don't consider in their equations.
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The Eye of Terror Campaign for Warhammer 40,000 Ed3, from Games Workshop was a worldwide online campaign in 2003. I've collected information about the recommended targets for the Forces of Order.
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The Eye of Terror Campaign for Warhammer 40,000 Ed3, from Games Workshop was a worldwide online campaign in 2003. I created a website at the time, publishing an analysis of the games, and recommendations. I republish it here in a slightly edited version.
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Miniatures - Painting miniatures - Acrylic paints
These are the most important things you need to know if you use acrylic paints for painting your models.
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Wargame system: Chess (19th century) (Chess)
Product: chess
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, realistic approach, simulation over abstraction
Review: Based on a free copy, playtested
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Reading the rules
The rules of chess are easy to learn and easy to follow. It really shows that it has been thorougly playtested.
First play
It was so long time ago I don't remember.
What I liked
If you learn the moves you can instantly start playing - you just won't be very good at it.
What I didn't like
I don't like the memorising aspect of chess, I'd prefer a pure logic-based gameplay. I don't like to spend hours to come up with unbeatable strategies, but I see that my playing partners enjoy that aspect as much (if not more!) as playing the game itself.
Getting it
I have a chess set I inherited from my father, and most of my opponents also have their own set, so I didn't need to buy any. I don't think I'd buy one if I wouldn't already have my own.
Recommendation
It's a solid rule system, and the game is easily available almost anywhere on the planet. It's a good game to spend hours if you like strategical thinking.
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Further reading
Games Nexus: Wargames - Chess - Wargame system
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Buying the product - Chess
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Have you played Chess? How does it compare to this review? Do you agree or disagree with the reviewer? Tell your opinion in the comments!
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Painting light effects: Object Source Lighting (OSL) - Miniature painting guide for OSL painting
Article updated: 2021.04.08
OSL painting guide: This is a quick tutorial on how to paint OSL, that is creating light effects from object source lighting (OSL). OSL painting can be achieved by drybrushing, glazing or using an airbrush.
When light shines on an area, if that light is stronger than the surrounding light, the colour area will become lighter, and unless the light is white, it will also change colour. This is how you paint the glow effect on miniatures.
There are a couple of different ways to achieve the object source lighting (OSL) effect, I try to explain them in the article.
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Methods for creating OSL on miniatures
How to paint OSL on miniatures
How to paint OSL on miniatures with drybrushing
How to paint OSL on miniatures with glazing
How to paint OSL on miniatures with an airbrush
Frequently asked questions about object source lighting
Resources - Painting light sources: Object source lighting
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Wargames - Playing Deadzone Ed2 on the Makettfesztivál Miskolc 2017 (2017.02.18-19) - Warpath Gameplay narrative
Deadzone Ed2
I had a chance to attend the Makettfesztivál Miskolc 2017 on 2017.02.18-19, where I organised a couple of Deadzone Ed2 demos. There were lots of kids eager to play games. I tried to set up my Battlezones. Necromunda and Infinity scenery I prepared for the event, but as the kids were harrassing me to start playing, I gave up, and just used my trusty Nexus Studio container buildings. This is a retelling of the games played on the convention, at least what I remember from them. To fit with the previous gameplay narratives, I'll probably set the story in the universe of the Imperial Space setting at a later date.
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Playing Deadzone Ed2 in The Forge Club (2016.12.28) - Imperial Space Gameplay narrative
Article updated: 2016.12.30
There was a club gathering at The Forge Club on 2016.12.28, where I organised a Deadzone Ed2 demo. After a quick warm-up game, there was an interesting battle between Fedák Zsombor and his friend, two youngsters who never played Deadzone before, but they were eager to try it. This is a retelling of the events that happened. To fit with the previous gameplay narratives, I set the story in the universe of the Forlorn Stars (Imperial Space) setting.
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