As I mentioned before, I have a series of conventions over the next couple of weeks. I'll still be trying to blog some things over them as I continue to look through datasheets. But it's time to move things away from the "theoretical" and more to the "practical."
I need . . . NEED . . . to get more games of 10th in than I did with 9th. Many, many, many more games. And that means I need to knuckle down and get through some backlog. This box will not join my pile of shame! So a great deal of this blog is going to shift to hobby and painting.
There will still be data and analysis, especially as I get games in. I have an intermediate idea for a way to look at unit efficiency before I get to the big one I want to try and create. I'll be using my Tyranids as a test for it, because of course I am. But a lot of this is going to take a back seat to getting work done on this box and other projects I need to finish. My goal is to finish some of the fine detail work I'm doing while using the more bulk work of base coating and washing to "rest" between more intense sessions. The current project order is:
1. Start Collecting: Tyranids
I'm currently finishing this up. The Genestealers are almost done to the "Parade Ready" standard I wanted. The Broodlord is about to come out of subassembly for final detail, highlights, and glazing. The Trygon Prime (which technically doesn't exist anymore) requires quite a bit more work because I went a little crazy with it.
2. Leviathan
As I said above, while I'm finishing up the fine details for my current project I'll be assembling, basing, and washing figs for some more easy going hobbying. I'm planning on going to a three color standard for this set with "Parade Ready" for the more centerpiece figures. Knowing me, I'll probably go a little crazy here too. As I get into the more intense painting, I'll start a project that has been patiently awaiting in subassembly . . .
3. Titanicus Starter Sets
I've had these forever and need to get them finished so I can get some more people into this game. My goal is to have two mirrored maniples for people to learn on. Each maniple will have a single Warlord, Reaver, Warhound, and Knight Lance. This should give people a nice introduction to the game. As I get my Tyranid army closer to where I want them, I'll probably mix in some more Titans for my personal Legio as a change of pace.
4. Old One Eye
Also waiting, clipped but not yet in subassembly, is a conversion I'll be doing for my favorite Tyranid monster. This will be my most intense and detailed project to date. I'm fully expecting a new, mono-pose kit to drop for the big guy before I'm done with it. At which point I will have two Old One Eye figures! (Actually, three, since I still have my 3rd Edition fig.)
5. Kill Team and Ultramarines
Another project to keep me sane while I paint masses of swarming Tyranid monsters, I have a bunch of Kill Teams ready for me to start getting them up and running. I nearly have one for every faction! I also have a ton of Marines I'll be forming into a full army to teach players with. And should I need to do something completely different I have plenty more kits I've acquired over the years besides.
So that's where this is going for now. Expect daily updates to continue after the summer convention season ends. I'll hopefully get the analysis for Knights and Imperial Agents up some time over the weekend.
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