500pts... try it, it won't kill you... probably.

Let's take a quick look at our normal point levels.  Locally we play 1500 and in the wide world of internet gaming, that's small!  I think it's the PERFECT size game.  Lots of models but not an overspam of them and quick to play.  However... what if we played even smaller games?!

An alternate take on the Heresy

The folks over at Bolter and Chainsword have developed quite the alternate timeline for 40k.  It's a different look at the history of the game, using the old "What if..." adage.  It's a FANTASTIC read for any fan of Space Marines.  It's a simple premise.  "What if Horus did not turn to Chaos... so Chaos turned to Rogal Dorn?" Just simply awesome they way they retell the Heresy.  I couldn't quit reading it.

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/heresy/thedornianheresy.pdf

Apocalypse and things I've learned!

The local, 40k Escalation league end Apocalypse game, all eight hours and 40k+ points of it has come and gone.  It was a long but VERY fun day playing with a good group of guys and friends.  Club mates even came to watch.  However, since then (and with discussion with others) I've come to realize some things that would improve my next big game experience.   Let's discuss a few of these.

It's... go time!

It's that time of the year.  The annual escalation league is over.  Armies are assembled and painted.  Players are well trained, on point... and exhausted.  So much playing over these past few months and it all comes to a head on Sunday with the League Ending Apocalypse game!

This game is going to be a doozy.  Seven players have signed up with a possible ten by game time.  Ten players all playing, as it stands, 4000pts and higher.  The crazy part?  It's all painted.  Every single model that will be in the table.  All 40000 points (or more) ALL PAINTED.  And, really, it's a national affair.  Not only do we have local people playing but non leaguers are coming from out of town.  Some driving two hours.  Others taking the day long trek (literally) from another province!  The event of the year!