And We’re Back…
Sat, 31/10/09 – 17:21 | 2 Comments

Things have been awfully quiet around here for the last few weeks, but that ends here and now…

Read the full story »
Everything Else

Random musings that don’t fit anyplace else.

Master Zombie Database

Home of all zombie miniatures reviews and the MZD scale comparison articles (beta)

Miniature Reviews

Reviews of miniatures and accessories

Musings

A home for essays, editorials and a bit of short fiction. Some zombie-related, some not.

RPG Reviews

Reviews of role-playing games and suppliments

Closeup Video of Malifaux Swamp Demo Table, Gen Con 2009
Tue, 18/08/09 – 19:10 | 3 Comments
Closeup Video of Malifaux Swamp Demo Table, Gen Con 2009

Wyrd really pulled out all the stops for Gen Con 2009. Check out this video tour of their amazing swamo demo board.

Video Demo of Warlands by Aberrant Games
Tue, 18/08/09 – 18:57 | No Comment
Video Demo of Warlands by Aberrant Games

Everybody loves some Mad Max style post-apocalyptic automotive mayhem, right? The guys at Aberrant Game sure do. It’s the idea behind their hot new Warlands game. We get a personal demo on the floor of Gen Con 2009.

Video Interview: Kai Nesbit of Cipher Studios
Mon, 17/08/09 – 16:30 | 3 Comments
Video Interview: Kai Nesbit of Cipher Studios

Cipher Studios head Kai Nesbit sits down with The Screaming Alpha to talk about his excellent anime-flavored tabletop skirmish game Anima Tactics.

Video Interview: Maciej Zylewicz of Pulp Monsters
Mon, 17/08/09 – 13:12 | 2 Comments
Video Interview: Maciej Zylewicz of Pulp Monsters

Maciej Zylewicz of Pulp Monsters discusses the past, present, and future of his excellent superhero game Pulp City.

Video Interview: Robert Kingery of Darkson Designs at Gen Con 09
Mon, 17/08/09 – 9:30 | 2 Comments
Video Interview: Robert Kingery of Darkson Designs at Gen Con 09

The Screaming Alpha sits down with Robert Kingery of Darkson Deisgns to talk about their AE-WWI and AE-Bounty games, including new and upcoming releases.

The Alpha at GenCon, Day 0
Wed, 12/08/09 – 12:28 | No Comment

Your Humble Editor hits town, gets his con badge, and is puzzled by the massive police presence.

Custom White Balance
Tue, 11/08/09 – 3:48 | No Comment
Custom White Balance

Do your photos always end up with a strange off-color tint? Odds are you need to use the custom white balance feature found in most modern digicams. This simple tutorial can show you how.

Review: Urban Zombies by Reaper Miniatures
Fri, 7/08/09 – 18:36 | One Comment
Review: Urban Zombies by Reaper Miniatures

Reaper’s Chronoscope line has everything else, why not some zeds? We take a look at a decent pack of big honkin’ zombies.

The Dark Side of The Dip
Fri, 7/08/09 – 17:58 | One Comment
The Dark Side of The Dip

I’m a big fan of the seal-and-shade technique known as The Dip, but it has an insidious flaw that can ruin your minis! For the whole harrowing story and tips on how to spare your own minis from a grisly, blotchy fate, read this article.

Miniatures Blogging 101
Wed, 5/08/09 – 12:57 | 7 Comments
Miniatures Blogging 101

So you think you have what it takes to be a miniatures blogger? You’re probably right. But you’ll need to make some decisions and get a few things together first. Your humble editor does his best to help you get started.