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For The Love Of Hot Chocolate

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On 19th January 2026

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This week, I have been doing my best to stay positive and trying to focus on the things that have been positive for me, instead of focusing on the bad in the wider world

So this well, I have been super happy with hot chocolate, sounds silly, but since my doctor was a bit serious with me about my diabetes I have worked to really cut down my sugar and whilst I am imperfect at it, I am doing better, and part of that is replacing my chocolate hit with hot chocolate, which is better than the sugar bomb of say a penguin

And cause we have some sugar free syrups, I like to add a shot of chocolate (bear with me) and a shot of vanilla, which is a really nice Yule Log flavour.

And in my studio I have a Dolce Gusto machine, which I use to make some Galaxy Light which is super nice and lower in sugar.

What I Am Modelling

I started out the week by painting a Luchs I had 3D printed for my future Late War German force to play Bolt Action with

And I finished off the Stormhammer that Graham gave me for my birthday

After that I painted some Cthonian Beserks for the Leagues of Votann Combat Patrol

I also painted this random arse Liberator sent to me as part of a little gift from Hachette for signing up to Stormbringer early

After that I painted up those Prosecutors

Finished the Prosecutors for my Celestial Vindicators Stormcast EternalsI much prefer the older models however#WarhammerCommunity #WarhammerAoS #StormcastEternals #CelestialVindicators

— Michael Botterill (@biggeordiegeek.uk) 2026-01-18T02:52:58.643Z

And then finally Lord-Commander Bastian Carthalos, the Thunderborn himself

I don’t play Hammers of Sigmar, but I got him with Stormbringer, so figured why not paint him up just for fun!

So what’s coming up next for me?

  1. Blood Angels Landspeeders
  2. Heretic Legions Warband
  3. Tech-Thralls x 20
  4. Lord-Terminos, Reculsions x 3 & Memorians x 2
  5. Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
  6. Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Teams x 8
  7. True Sons Havocs x 10
  8. Einhyr Hearthyguard
  9. Guardian Defenders x 10
  10. Myrmidon Destructors x 6

What I Am Reading

I finished Demolisher by Andy Clark, which was very very good

I also listened to The Kingmaker by Nev Fountain, which was a long run with a cool little twist regarding the villain

I am now listening to the next Cain book, The Emperor’s Finest by Sandy Mitchell.

And I have made a bit of progress with Dropsite Massacre by John French, but I am finding it hard to concentrate with the headaches I am getting of late (related to the brain injury, perfectly normal for me, worse in the cold)

What Tabletop Games I am Playing

I played a 3k game against Graham with this list I am taking to Warhammer World in February

Cohort Doctrine - Mechanised Pattern

Crusade Primary Detachment 

Legatine Command Section
Auxilia Vexilla, Augury Scanner, Command Vox
Marshall - Power Sword & Volkite Serpentia

Armoured Command Section
Battlecannon, Lascannon, Dozer Blade, Flare Shield, Mulit/Laser

Tactical Command Section
Auxilia Vexilla, Augury Scanner, Command Vox
Captain - Charnabal Savre & Laspistol

Lasrifle Section x 20
Blast Chargers, Auxilia Vexilla, Vox Interlock
Logistical Benefit - Heavy Transport

Arvus Lighter

Dracosan, Demolisher Cannon

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ, Vanquisher Cannon

Leman Russ, Vanquisher Cannon

Leman Russ, Vanquisher Cannon

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ, Demolisher Cannon

Malcador, Vanquisher Cannon, Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon Sponsons, Mulit-Laser

Malcador, Vanquisher Cannon, Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon Sponsons, Mulit-Laser

Infantry Tercio

Lasrifle Section x 20
Blast Chargers, Auxilia Vexilla, Vox Interlock

Lasrifle Section x 20
Blast Chargers, Auxilia Vexilla, Vox Interlock

Dracosan

Dracosan

Lord of War Detachment

Stormhammer

Graham brought his Sons of Horus and it was a very good game, but damn man, those Vanquishers really have gotten so much worse in this edition!

Just really struggled to land hits, one of my Leman Russ’s didn’t land a single hit all game!

We also played a little game of Just One on Thursday when Paul came over for tea

What Video Games I Am Playing

I finished Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which was a really fun game, although a bit is preventing me from 100%ing it 🙁

What Achievements I Unlocked

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

Thread the Past

Restore 5 vestige outfit pieces
11/01/2019
Good Samaritan

Complete 8 Side Missions		11/01/2019
The Chosen One

Find the Silver Box of Ix Chel		12/01/2019
Chain Gang

Perform the Serpent’s Fury 3 times		12/01/2019
Back to Where We Started

Return to Paititi		12/01/2019
To the Nines

Restore and equip a matching vestige outfit		12/01/2019
Specialized

Earn all skills in one category		12/01/2019
Legendary Hunter

Hunt and loot 5 rare animals		12/01/2019
Hydro Power

Complete the Slayer’s Gauntlet Challenge Tomb		12/01/2019
Whole World Blind

Complete the Two Graves Side Mission		12/01/2019
That Was A Breeze

Complete the Path of Huracan Challenge Tomb		12/01/2019
Sixth Sense

Hunt and kill 10 enemies while Perception is active		12/01/2019
Go With The Flow

Complete The Age Makers Side Mission		12/01/2019
Last Known Position

Lose the enemy 10 times		12/01/2019
Como Te Llama

Pet 5 llamas		12/01/2019
Caiman Conquered

Complete the Zipacna’s Craving Challenge Tomb		12/01/2019
Leaping Lizards

Complete The Wrathful God Side Mission		12/01/2019
Bleeding Edge

Obtain the Grenadier Skill, equip the Umbrage 3-80 Shade weapon, and Brocken Shadow outfit		13/01/2019
Eyes Of The Storm

Obtain A Thousand Eyes skill, equip elite versions of Oathtaker’s Bow and Sinchi Chiqa Battle Dress		13/01/2019
Spoiled For Choice

Obtain Divine Bounty skill, equip Serpent Lash Godslayer weapon and Dragon Scales Legend outfit		13/01/2019
Ready To Rumble

Obtain the Volcano Skill, equip Whispering Scourge Pandemic weapon and Reptile Hide Leviathan outfit		13/01/2019
Mushroom With A View

Complete The Sixth Seal Challenge Tomb		14/01/2019
He Ain’t Heavy

Complete The Dragon and the Prince Side Mission		14/01/2019
Beast of Legend

Defeat the Nahual		14/01/2019
Tomb Raider

Complete all main game Challenge Tombs		14/01/2019
Dressed For Success

Obtain the Raptor’s Eye skill, equip the Silent Sting Scorpion weapon and Hunter’s Array Apex outfit		15/01/2019
Monkey Do

Complete the Howl of the Monkey Gods Challenge Tomb		15/01/2019
Harmony

Complete the Path of Fear Side Mission		15/01/2019
Creature Comforts

Obtain White Breath skill, equip Grip of Fear White Knuckle and Scales of Q Feathered Serpent		15/01/2019
Treasure Hunter

Find and open all the main game Conquistador treasure chests		15/01/2019
Queen of the Damned

Make an unlikely ally		16/01/2019
Dr. Croft

Complete all Artifact Collections		16/01/2019
Surprise!

Perform 5 Eagle’s Talon Takedowns		16/01/2019
Quite the Adventure

Finish the main storyline		16/01/2019
Rite of Passage

Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Rite of Passage difficulty		16/01/2019
Smart and Resourceful

Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Smart and Resourceful difficulty		16/01/2019
Total Party Kill

Kill 5 enemies with friendly fire		16/01/2019
In the Moment

Kill 10 enemies while Focus is active		16/01/2019
Put Herself Together

Complete the Mother Protector Challenge Tomb		16/01/2019
Moonlight Sonata

Complete the Eternal Reward Side Mission		16/01/2019
Seasoned Pro

Complete all 7 downloadable content missions and receive the Tunic of the Shorn One		16/01/2019
Moonlit Knight

Obtain Magic Touch Skill, equip Silver Strike Moonbeam weapon and Midnight Sentinel Farseer outfit		16/01/2019

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

Ding!

Kill 100 players with headshots		12/01/2019

What I Am Creating

Published the latest waited of Edge of Empire which marks the beginning of year 10 of the show

What I Am Spending

It was time for Humble Choice and from that I got

2026 Resoltuons

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On 10th January 2026

In Blog

Last year was a bust so let’s do better in 2026

Hobby Goals

These are ones I feel are going to be easily accomplished by trying to engage more with the community both through the podcast and my local gaming groups.

I have the past couple of months been posting every week in Friday Night Wargames of Hartlepool Gamers to ask what hobby people have been up to, and I think it’s helping with engagement in the group

So what are they gonna be!

Paint More Models

I mean pretty much self explanatory, here is the list of my models painted from last year, so let’s do a bit more and work on that pile of potential

Play More Games

Simple as that just play a bit more, try and play at least once every other week either at Durham Raiders or Hartlepool Gamers, and I really want to play some Bolt Action, and I am gonna bully Graham to play with me too, and some Trench Crusade would be good too

Focus on a Select Few Armies

I do like variety, it’s after all the spice of life, but there are a few armies I want to laser focus on and really develop, so let’s look at those

Astra Militarium

For 40K I really want to get these up and running as a full army with a decent variety of units available to me, I have a good selection of Death Korps of Krieg to work on first, and after that I want to go into the Cadians

The Combat Patrol subscription will be getting me an old Cadian Combat Patrol, and I will be grabbing some extra copies of it to bulk out the force

I also specifically want to add the following to the force

  • Chimera x 5
  • Taurox
  • Hellhound x 2
  • Scout Sentinel
  • Castellan x 2
  • Ministorum Priest

And that kinda ties in with this

Solar Auxilia

My Solar Auxilia list really worked ok in 2.0, but in 3.0 it’s got a lot of issues, and the main one is boots on the ground.

So I have as you will se below grabbed a Combat Force, and I can see me getting at least another two of them to really bulk out the force with Senitnels, Leman Russ tanks (which tie into the Astra Militarium) and Lasrifle Sections

I currently have a Stormhammer in the painting table that Graham gave me for my birthday

Leman Russ Tanks

This is for both of the above, because I share these tanks between both forces, but I want to add another Demolisher, two Executioners and a couple of Battle Cannon tanks

I am also going to add some Basilisks too, which will be Solar Auxilia ones, cause they look cooler

Germans

I am really wanting to play Bolt Action this year, I already have a decent sized early war force, which I am planning on expanding with the following bits

  • Opal Blitz
  • Panzer I
  • Panzer II
  • Panzer III
  • Krupp Protze
  • Stug III
  • Sd.Kfz 251/1 Ausf C x 2

And u want to develop a later war army as well, for which I have already printed off a Luchs

Stormcast Eternals

I kinda want to sort out my Stormcast Eternals into a useable army, most of it is painted, up I just need to separate out the Legends stuff from the current stuff and make it into an army I can field without having to have too many proxies

Paint a Baneblade

It kinda ties in to the above for both the Solar Auxilia and Astra Militarium, it’s kinda this one model that has for years been a sort of white whale and I really want to paint one, I am kinda thinking of grabbing one for a store birthday or similar to get some freebies too

This won’t be a Shadowsword or a Hellhammer, just a plain basic Baneblade (although I will if I can do some magnetisation to allow it to change up what it is)

Video Game Goals

I want to complete the following 10 games, you can follow along with this GeekList here!

  1. Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster (Steam)
  2. Easy Red (Steam)
  3. Easy Red 2 (Stream
  4. Assassin’s Creed Origins (Xbox)
  5. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (Xbox)
  6. Assassin’s Creed Chronicles India (Xbox)
  7. Star Wars: Squadrons (Steam)
  8. What Remains of Edith Finch (Steam)
  9. Firewatch (Steam)
  10. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (Steam)

And I have this backup trio of

  1. Control: Ultimate Edition (Steam)
  2. Robocop: Rogue City (Steam)
  3. Immortals Fenyx Rising (Steam)

Stream More

I started streaming to get better at talking and thus better at the podcast, so I want to do more so I can improve my talking on Edge of Empire.

My AIO Broke!

Pretty much this, the AIO, or rather the hub that controls it, broke, so it wasn’t working at all, which sucks

So I decided to replace it with an air cooler, for which there really is only one choice, the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120, for which I specifically bought the Digital version which has a screen displaying temperatures on it, simply because that was same day delivery.

I also had to get a fan hub because the AIO hub controlled all my other fans

Anyway I got the new cooler fitted and its fits ok, but alas I lost all my fans RGB due to the AIO hub having also been the RGB controller

What I Am Modelling

My first model of the year was for my Celestial Vindicators, a Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker

I then finished off two units of Tzzangors to complete the Thousand Sons Combat Patrol

And a Strike Squad for the Grey Knights

Then I painted this Hellbrute for my True Sons

So what’s next for me?

  1. Blood Angels Land Speeders
  2. Cthonian Beserks
  3. Tech-Thralls x 20
  4. Lord-Terminos, Reclusians x 3 & Memorians x 2 
  5. Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
  6. Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Team x 8
  7. Havocs x 10
  8. Einhyr Hearthguard x 5
  9. Guardian Defenders x 10
  10. Myrmidon Destructors

What I Am Reading

Not actually picked up my book this week, but I have been listening to Demolisher by Andy Clark.

What Video Games I am Playing

I have been playing a ton of Shadow of the Tomb Raider

I have also been streaming some Easy Red, which is so bad, its actually pretty good!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

Unwelcome Guests

Get rid of the pillagers outside of Kuwaq Yaku		03/01/2026
Hearts and Minds

Retrieve Manko’s Necklace		03/01/2026
Zoologist

Collect 20 critters		04/01/2026
First Blood

Perform a Stealth Takedown from a mud-covered wall		04/01/2026
Tables Turned

Kill 5 enemies while they are searching for Lara		04/01/2026
Underwater Archeologist

Collect 5 underwater Artifacts		04/01/2026
Up to the Challenge

Complete 5 Challenges		04/01/2026
The Underworld

Get out of the Cenote alive		04/01/2026
New Heights

Complete a climb after finding the Overhang Climbing Gear		04/01/2026
That’s a Knife!

Fully upgrade the knife		08/01/2026
I Believe Hakan Fly

Rescue Hakan from the cultists		08/01/2026
Family Ties

Free Unuratu from prison		08/01/2026
Like a Shadow

Stealth Takedown 25 enemies		09/01/2026
Playing with Fire

Burn 2 enemies simultaneously		09/01/2026
Heart of the Serpent

Find the mission of San Juan		09/01/2026

Easy Red (Steam)

First steps

Learn how to play		05/01/2026
X

Kill 10 soldiers		05/01/2026

What Tabletop Games I am Playing

I played my Combat Patrol game against Jacks Imperial Knights, which I lost, quite badly!

My Scions just didn’t have the tools to deal with Knights

What I Am Spending

I got myself a Solar Auxilia Combat Force to expand that army!

I bought some game in the dying hours of the Steam Winter Sale

Christmas 2025!

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On 3rd January 2026

In Blog

For us this year, Christmas was quiet and pretty simple.

We spent it at Megans sisters place, where I made the Christmas Dinner, after spending the Christmas Eve there watching Muppets Christmas Carol.

I made fresh cranberry sauce, which was basically cranberries cooked in port with sugar, I am not a fan but everyone else is, and they seemed to enjoy it, better than shop bought.

I then cooked the rest of the dinner, starting with honey glazed red cabbage cooked in red wine, normally I would add sultanas, but no one fancied them. I also did sprouts fried up with some chestnuts and bacon, and a bit of nutmeg

And the final product had turkey, beef, roast potatoes, and roasted parnsips, carrots and leek spiced with a bit of chilli and paprika.

I think it was rather nice, but I exhausted myself making it and was pretty much wiped out for the next few days

I got some nice presents, and I cannot complain about any of them

So yeah, Christmas was pretty good, and the rest of the week was fine, other than my being unwell for most of it, which meant I missed new years eve board games.

My Board Game Geek Secret Santa was very kind and got me

And my Video Game Geek Secret Santa got me

What I Am Modelling

I painted up the last (for now) units for my Imperial Fists, a squad of Veteran Breachers, all armed with Volkite Chargers!

Followed by a squad of Hearthkyn Warriors for the Leagues of Votann

Alongside a pair of Kâhls

Then I painted a Wolf Lord in Terminator Armour

And I finally finished up the Janissaries for my Iron Sultanate

So what’s up next?

  1. Blood Angels Landspeeders
  2. Heretic Legion Warband
  3. Tzzangors x 20
  4. Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
  5. Grey Knights Strike Squad x 5
  6. Cthonian Beserks x 5
  7. Tech Thralls x 20
  8. Lord Terminos, Reculsians x 3 & Memorians x 2
  9. Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
  10. Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Team x 8

What I Am Reading

Still slowly reading Dropsite Massacre by John French.

I listened to Cain’s Last Stand by Sandy Mitchell, which was really very very very good!

And I am now listening to Demolisher by Andy Clark.

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I had a 5750 points game of Heresy with Graham on thew 28th, and I won!

We both took a 5000 points list plus a Warhound, and I have to say that the new Titan rules are a lot of fun and very thematic!

What Video Games I Am Playing

Really cracking on with Shadow of the Tomb Raider this past couple of weeks

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

Treasures from the Past

Decipher a Monolith		29/12/2025
Survival Instincts

Defeat the Empress Jaguar		30/12/2025
Point of Interest

Learn of 5 interesting locations from civilians		30/12/2025
Asking Price

Buy an item from a merchant		30/12/2025
The Hidden City

Find Paititi		01/01/2026
Untold Riches

Gather 40 gold ore		01/01/2026
Fire of Life

Enter the Temple of Life’s inner chamber		01/01/2026
Resting Places

Uncover 3 main game Crypts’ secrets		01/01/2026
Marksman

Perform 20 headshots with the bow		01/01/2026
Look, Over There!

Kill 3 enemies while they are distracted		01/01/2026
Makeshift Arsenal

Fully upgrade a weapon		01/01/2026
Archeologist

Complete an Artifact Collection		01/01/2026
Stele Hunter

Complete 3 main game Challenge Tombs		01/01/2026
Help thy Neighbor

Complete a Side Mission		01/01/2026
Better Equipped

Get 3 pieces of equipment		01/01/2026
On the Go

Craft special ammunition 50 times		03/01/2026
Destiny’s Trialed

Complete the Forge of Destiny Challenge Tomb		03/01/2026
Heir Born

Complete the Echoes of the Past Side Mission and discover Abby’s ancient origins		03/01/2026

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

Here Comes the Gun

Win a match as the German Forces on Smolensk Day		29/12/2025

What I Am Spending

I bought a few new games in the Steam winter sale

It’s Coming Together, Now To Upgrade

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On 22nd December 2025

In Blog

My sim racing setup really has coming together nicely!

It’s taken a year if small upgrades to get it to this point, one of the most game changing, yet silly was getting some shoes for it, a cheap pair that stay in the studio only to be used for this, not going outside so they stay clean, they were a massive upgrade.

The 9070XT was a pretty sweet upgrade and got me amazing frame rates in Forza Motorsport, and the shifter is great, even if just being used as a handbrake.

I 3D printed a couple of upgrades, the first was just some clips to help keep the Playseat Challenge together when not in use.

A little stand to sit on top of the wheel, to hold my phone that can be used as a screen for SimHub, which is super helpful.

I then wanted to print some fittings to allow me to mount the pedals on the frame properly, they tend to slip off when stored cause the Velcro isn’t great.

But, the first ones were a failure because the description was utterly wrong, and misleading, and didn’t support the Logitech pedals at all, which was very very annoying, wasted a lot of time and a bit of money on that!

Thankfully I did find an alternative STL which worked with the bolts I had bought, but I needed to wait until I got paid to get the velcro this one needed.

Next upgrade that I am printing is going to be a mount for the shifter, but I am thinking if printing that in PTEG for strength rather than PLA, I have bought some PTEG to print some Christmas presents with, so should have some left over for that. The only issue seems to be finding a left-hand drive STL, especially one that won’t require a ton of other hardware to fit it.

I also upgraded the springs in the pedals, buying a set to get them to be a bit more responsive!

I got those fitted and they really do make a big difference

But yeah its all coming together very nicely, just in time for me to start planning some upgrades!

I am planning on getting some new pedals in the new year, got my eye on the RS Pedals, which look to be wicked value for what they offer!

What I Am Modelling

I started out by painting these flying bases for my Aeronautica Imperialis planes to use them in Legions Imperialis

Then a 3D printed fallen Warhound Scout Titan head for my current terrain box project

After that I finished up a Master of Executions for the World Eaters Combat Patrol

I then turned my attention to the Arldari by painting some Windriders

And then a unit of Storm Guardians

Also a random Fire Dragon that was a model of the month a while back

After this I painted an Endrinmaster in Dirigible Suit for the Kharadron Overlords

I then painted up another fallen Titan head, this time a Warlord!

What’s next then?

  1. Blood Angels Landspeeders
  2. Heretic Legion Warband
  3. Tzzangors x 20
  4. Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
  5. Imperial Fists Veteran Breachers x 10
  6. Hearthkyn Warriors x 10 & Kâhl x 2
  7. Grey Knights Strike Squadron x 5
  8. Cthonian Beserks x 5
  9. Tech-Thralls x 20
  10. Lord-Terminos, Reclusians x 3 & Memorians x 2 

What I Am Reading

I am slowly making my way through Dropsite Massacre by John French

And I finished up The Relentless Dead by Steve Lyon, which was really good, actually gave some personality to the Krieg

I also listened to Time Works. also by Steve Lyons, and that was pretty good, very enjoyable 8th Doctor story!

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

This Friday we played a Christmas Apocalypse game at the Hartlepool Club, and I came along as an NPC with my Warhound Titan attacking both sides!

What Video Games I Am Planning

I finished up Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Jack the Ripper

Played quite a bit more Hell Let Loose, some Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Peak!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Xbox)

Are you scared yet?

Frighten 200 enemies		30/11/202530G
A well-kept secret

Jack is dead and his identity will remain hidden forever		30/11/202575G

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

No “I” in Team

Place your first OP/Garrison		16/12/2025
A Piece of Perfection

Build 30 objects in one match		17/12/2025
2nd Lieutenant

Reach Career Level 80		17/12/2025
Stocking Up

Drop 10000 Supplies		18/12/2025
Veteran Commander

Reach Commander Level 5		18/12/2025
1st Lieutenant

Reach Career Level 90		18/12/2025

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

Día de Muertos

Remove the dagger from the Temple of the Moon		21/12/2025
Recipe for Disaster

Survive the flood		21/12/2025
First Steps

Purchase a Skill		22/12/2025

Ticket to Ride (Steam)

Cross-Country

On Switzerland, win while connecting all four surrounding countries		22/12/2025

Peak (Steam)

Beachcomber Badge

Climb past the SHORE.		22/12/2025
Trailblazer Badge

Climb past the TROPICS.		22/12/2025

I Am Creating

We published the latest epsiode of Edge of Empire

And I finally got round to publishing the Legion Focus article on the Sisters of Silence

What I Am Spending

I picked up the Krieg Battleforce, which will be getting painted up to be my main 40K army next year

I did pick up a 1920×480 display to use as a sensor panel, but decided to return it because it’s just not what I was looking for at the time

I also bought a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, I used to have one but it got lost in a house move

It was in a terrible state, it absolutely stunk and needed a ton of isopropyl alcohol to clean up and get looking good, with so much stuff needing fixing, but it was a fun project!

It’s Humble Choice week, and this month I got

I also added to the library the following

A Trip To Suffolk & A Tournament

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On 28th November 2025

In Blog

This past weekend we took a trip to Suffolk to visit family, been a while since we got there, and we took the time to deliver Christmas presents and see some of my nibblings

We left early on Friday and stopped off at Warhammer World to have lunch, and I got told off for building some models in Bugman’s Bar!

We arrived in time for tea on Friday, which we then spent with my parents,

Saturday we went down to see my brothers nippers, and instead of taking them out and spending £45 at Wendy’s (which was what happened last time), we took some board games!

We played a lot of Just One, some Exploding Kittens and Taco, Goat, Cheese, Pizza.

and when we got back to my mums, one of my sisters kids was there, and we taught her Taco, Goat, Cheese, Pizza, and on Sunday morning, she and my brothers girl played a lot of that between themselves.

We meant to leave Taco, Goat, Cheese, Pizza for them, but somehow it got packed back in our bag, so a copy will get sent down before Christmas for them

It was only a short trip, but it was enjoyable, and we made our way back home at lunchtime on Sunday, getting home in time for tea!

Plus we saw my sisters dog Nessa

November Tournament

My first game was against the wonder Craig and his Space Wolves

It was a loss but his space wolves hit hard in close combat!

My second game was against Ed and his Aeldari

I live play Ed, an excellent dude and a lot of fun to play with

Alas he was injured and I was exhausted, so we both made the call to drop out of the event after our game, but it was fun and I enjoyed my day

What I Am Modelling

I started off by finishing the Astra Militarium rebasing project by rebasing the flying stand for the Valkyrie

Most of my time was spent building models, getting myself ready for the next few months of painting

I did manage to paint the Macharius tank for my Imperial Fists, although when played in game it will be manned by the Solar Auxilia!

And I managed to finish off a unit of 10 Ardboyz for my Orruk Warclans too!

So what’s coming up next?

  1. Blood Angels Landspeeders
  2. Heretic Legion Warband
  3. Tzzangors x 20
  4. Guardian Defenders x 11
  5. Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
  6. Endrinmaster with Dirigible Suit
  7. Imperial Fists Veteran Breachers with Volkite Chargers x 10
  8. Hearthkyn Warriors x 10 & Khâl x 2
  9. Windriders x 6
  10. Grey Knights Strike Squad x 5

What I Am Reading

I read the rest of the Call of Chaos collection, finishing up with Godless by David Guymer, which to be perfectly honest, was a bit pants. After that it was The Sacrifice by Graeme Lyon which was very good with a really cool twist! And finally Lord of the Cosmic Gate by Gav Thorpe, which was ok, not great, but not terrible either.

I also listened to Nagash: The Undying King by Josh Reynolds, which was fairly cool, very enjoyable and one of the better examples of early Age of Sigmar fiction.

I am now reading Dropsite Massacre by John French, so lets see how that goes

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I played Liam in our Combat Patrol League, and yeah I lost again, my mistake was thinking I should charge some Black Templars!!!

What Video Games I Am Playing

Very little, but I have spent some time dialing in the Logitech G920 I have and did a bit of playing around with Forza Motorsport

I did manage to get a session of streaming some Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – Jack the Ripper

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Forza Motorsport

Technique

Score a 9 or better on any Track Segment		23/11/202515G
Built Not Bought

Completed 1 Series in Career Mode		23/11/202510G
It’s not the car…

Finished in top three of a series with a stock car in Builders Cup		23/11/202530G

Hell Let Loose

Excellent Choice, Sir

Drop 5000 Supplies		27/11/2025

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

The new terror of Whitechapel

Unlock 50% of the skills		28/11/202525G

What I Am Backing

My first crowdfunding project for a while is the project for Danger Mouse: The Official Console Game (although I have backed for a Steam Code)

What I Am Spending

During my time at Warhammer World, I purchased a Master of Executions for the World Eaters Combat Patrol, as well as a pot of Screaming Skull and some flying bases for Legions Imperialis.

I also picked up Peak on Steam as well as it was on sale and Chris says noting but good things about it.

Also picked up Far Cry 4 Gold as it was very cheap on Steam

And I added some DLC for driving

An Upgrade To The A1

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On 9th November 2025

In Blog

With it being the Black Friday sale on Bambu Labs, Megan and Lindsay decided to pay for an upgrade to the printer with an AMS Lite.

The AMS Lite is a system that allows the A1 to print with up to 4 different reels of filament, so this can be either the same filament so you don’t need to reload when you run out, or four different colours for multi-colour printing.

Given the space constraints, we opted to mount it above the printer, which meant I had to first print the materials for that. I do find it cool that instead of selling you the top mount with moulded plastics, they just sell you the screws and give you the STL to print it yourself, we opted for white to match the printers overall look

The AMS arrived on Thursday, we also ordered a cool plate for better adhesion when printing PLA, which is the material we most commonly print with, and a stick of glue to give that a try.

But alas that package was delayed until Friday, one of the few times DPD has delivered a parcel later than promised to us.

So we set it up temporarily next to the printer

The Cool Plate and glue are pretty decent, so that should help with some adhesion issues we occasionally have

Paul took advantage of our order and got a new hot end and a textured plate in the order to save on postage costs for him

My first real test of the AMS was something for the Christmas box that I cannot show off, yet

The screws eventually arrived

So we were able to get the AMS top mounted at last and the machine now looks the part

Also printed off a few other upgrades for it as well

What I Am Modelling

I started out by painting a Command Section for the Solar Auxilia, which as per usual contains an extra Legate Marshall

Then I painted Terminator Librarian of the Grey Knights for Combat Patrol

And some Brotherhood Terminators to accompany him

And I followed that up squad of Death Korps of Krieg Lascannon Heavy Weapons Teams

After that I painted up a squad of Eradicators to add to the Dark Angels

I then did some work on some more members of the Red Brigade

Starting with the most important unit of the army, a Trench Dog

Followed by a couple of models I will be using as Lieutenants

Then a Shocktrooper

And a Combat Medic

A Sniper Priest

And Sniper Prioress

And finally three Yeomen

And finally for now, I rebased my Tempestus Scions to merge together my two Astra Militarium armies

Until now I have had a Krieg force and a Scions force both with a different basing scheme, but now I have merged the armies together and the Scions basing has been changed to match the Krieg

So what’s up next!

  1. Blood Angels Landspeeders
  2. Heretic Legion Warband
  3. Imperial Fists Macharius
  4. Ardboyz x 10
  5. Tzzangors x 20
  6. Guardian Defenders x 10
  7. Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
  8. Endrinmaster with Dirigible Suit
  9. Imperial Fists Veteran Breachers x 10
  10. Hearthkyn Warriors x 10

What I Am Reading

I finished Death or Glory by Sandy Mitchell which was incredible and then I listened to Duty Calls as an immediate follow up which is also incredible

After that I listened to Night Thoughts by Edward Young, which was very creepy

I also read Gorechosen by Andy Clark and The Eighth Victory by Grahame Lyon both of which were great little reads

What I Am Cooking

I am cooking Christmas dinner this year, but alas the family are uncertain as to my proposed menu

So we had to trot up to my sisters in law to prepare the dishes for people to try on a Sunday dinner

I am making garlic roast potatoes (been asked to change these to bigger potatoes from my preferred new potatoes), spiced roast carrot, parsnip, onion and leeks, honey glazed red cabbage (normally I would add sultanas but the family hate them, to be fair so do I), and buttered sprouts with chestnuts and almonds

Thankfully it all went down a treat, although I am being strong-armed into serving broccoli and Yorkshire Puddings !

What I Am Spending

I picked up this pot of Vallejo Thick Mud European Mud to try and replace Stirland Battlemire/Mud, it’s not a great match.

But with a coat of Brigadene Brown it will pass

Will still need Stirland Mud for tank treads however for the Astra Militarium

I managed to get hold of a copy of issue 60 of Combat Patrol for some

And to add to my video games library, I bought a Humble Bundle to aid the Trevor Project that got me Life is Strange Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

I also bought What Remains of Edith Finch, cause it’s a great little game!

It was Humble Choice this week and that got me

Must Do More

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On 29th October 2025

In Blog

I have gotten back on track, but I do need to do more with my life!

The photo of Cassius is just cause I wasn’t sure what to use here and he is a very handsome boy!

I have been asked to do some more Combat Patrol Battle Reports, so perhaps that is on the table!

But that is about it this week, oh and needing to do more does include housework!

What I Am Modelling

I started off painting a Ratling which was Octobers mini of the month!

I followed that up with these Firestrike Servo Turrets for my Dark Angels, both armed with Lastalons

Then I painted these Krieg Heavy Weapons Teams with Autocannons (though in game they will count as Cadian Heavy Weapons Teams)

And then I painted up this Dracosan

And an Arvus Lighter to go along with it!

So what’s up next?

  1. Blood Angels Landspeeders
  2. Red Brigade Warband
  3. Grey Knights Terminator Librarian & Brotherhood Terminators x 5
  4. Heretic Legion Warband
  5. Imperial Fiats Macharius
  6. Dark Angels Eradicators x 3
  7. Ardboyz x 10
  8. Tzzangors x 20
  9. Guardian Defenders x 10
  10. Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker

What I am Reading

I finished Manflayer by Josh Reynolds which was quite good, but I get the feeling that he had more places to go with the series, shame he no longer works with Black Library.

I read The Prodigal by David Annadale, which was short sweet and very bloody!

Then I read A Song for the Lost by Robbie MacNiven which was very good, it was a really interesting approach to take.

I am now listening to Death or Glory by Sandy Mitchell, which is as I remembered very good so far!

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I played Dale in our Combat Patrol league game, of course he beat me, he is one of the best players I have ever encountered in the game

Last Sunday I played a couple of games with Megan, first up Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America, which was a game that went very well as we got it sorted pretty simply and won

Then we played Ticket to Ride: Berlin, and I beat Megan in that game!

What Video Games I Am Playing

Not much this week, a bit of Ticket to Ride and I have started a Baldur’s Gate III campaign with Chris & Graham

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Ticket to Ride (Steam)

Exclusive Loop

Win on the India map while stopping all opponents from scoring a Mandala bonus		28/10/2025
Mandala Apprentice

Form your first Mandala		28/10/2025
Mandala Maharaja

Win on the India map while earning a 40 point Mandala bonus		28/10/2025
Coastal Circle

Form a Mandala that uses at least two ferry routes		28/10/2025

What I Am Creating

I tested out my hobby desk streaming setup with a stream in which I built a StuG III for Bolt Action Ausf. G

What I Am Spending

Saved some money for Warhammer Day so that I could get that fancy leather dice pouch, and bought myself the Legions Imperialis Starter Set

I also picked up Battle Sister on Steam given that it was under £5 on sale

Masks!

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On 22nd October 2025

In Blog

Two of my nephews begged me for some masks for Halloween, so I put the 3D printer to work and got them done

One asked for a Deadpool mask, which was the first I printed and easiest to do

The other asked for Mr Knight from Moon Knight which was a bit of a bugger to print!

They are now in the post and on the way to Suffolk in time for Halloween, and hopefully I will get some nice photos next week.

What I Am Modelling

I started off with a bit of terrain I printed for the new table I am keeping at home

I finally got the Tempestus Aquilions painted up, love these models and annoyed it took so long to get them ready for the tabletop!

I began a project to rebase my current Astra Militarium army and merge them with the Death Korps of Krieg, by rebasing these three commissars.

Which also allowed me to get them on the new correct base size for them which is the 28.5mm bases

And some Engineers for the Death Korps of Krieg

They are the first models I have painted from the launch box, got a lot of Death Riders to go!

Plus Unbroken from my Warhammer+ Subscription at last!

And I painted Hells Last too

And speaking of Minka Lesk, I also rebased her two other models, representing her as a Sgt and as a Lieutenant

So whats up next?

  1. Blood Angels Land Speeders
  2. Red Brigade Warband
  3. Dark Angels Firestorm Servo Turrets x 2
  4. Veletaris x 10 & Dracosan
  5. Grey Knights Terminator Librarian & Brotherhood Terminators x 5
  6. Heretic Legion Warband
  7. Imperial Fists Macharius
  8. Dark Angel Erradicators x 3
  9. Ardboyz x 10
  10. Tzzangors x 20

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I played George in the Combat Patrol League and lost 86-13!

On Thursday at Hartlepool gamers I played Dean and his Thousand Sons with the same Ultramarines list and 

 XIII - Ultramarines - 3k FB Fellblade - [3000 Point(s)

# ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [1305 Point(s)]

Praetor [150 Point(s)]: Archeotech pistol, Paragon blade, One Apex Detachment

Centurion [125 Point(s)]: Power maul, Combi-melta, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Melta bombs, Cyber-familiar, Vexilla
Centurion [100 Point(s)]: Disintegrator pistol, Power sword, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Melta bombs, Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - War-engine))
Vigilator [95 Point(s)]: Nemesis rifle, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades

Deredeo Dreadnought [215 Point(s)]: Arachnus heavy lascannon battery, Aiolos missile launcher, Twin heavy bolter

Assault Squad [170 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Chainsword, Melta bombs
• 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol
• 7x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol
Tactical Squad [125 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [5 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Plasma pistol
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla
• 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter
Tactical Squad [130 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Lightning claw, Bolt pistol
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla
• 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter

Rhino [65 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Combi-bolter
Rhino [65 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Combi-bolter
Rhino [65 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Combi-bolter

# ++ Auxiliary - Tactical Support ++ [330 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]

Heavy Support Squad [210 Point(s)]: Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant
• 6x Legionary [10 Point(s)]
Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew
• 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery)

# ++ Auxiliary - First Strike ++ [160 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]

Javelin Speeder Squadron [160 Point(s)]:
• 2x Javelin Speeder [80 Point(s)]: Heavy bolter, Two lascannon

# ++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [545 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

Invictus Suzerain Squad [175 Point(s)]:
• 5x Suzerain [30 Point(s)]: Legatine axe, Bolt pistol, Argyrum pattern boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
Seeker Squad [105 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Seeker Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter
• 4x Seeker [18 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter
  Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - War-engine))

Leviathan Dreadnought [265 Point(s)]: Grav-flux bombard, Leviathan storm cannon, 2 Heavy flamers, Phosphex discharger

# ++ Lord of War Detachment ++ [660 Point(s)]

Fellblade Super-Heavy Battle Tank [660 Point(s)]: Hull (Front) Mounted Twin heavy bolter, Two Sponson Mounted lascannon arrays, Pintle Mounted heavy bolter
• 1x Fellblade Super-Heavy Tank: Fellblade accelerator cannon, Hull (Front) Mounted Demolisher cannon

I did alright, to be honest the score doesn’t reflect how I did, I mean I lost, but I killed a lot of stuff!

And yesterday, I took thr same list to face Graham at Durham Raiders!

Of course I lost, but it wasn’t all that bad, the Fellblade got messed up with a status, and his high damage output stuff just got it killed

Next time I really need to take a Techmarine to get a status off my Fellblade!

What I Am Reading

I finished Of Honour and Iron by Ian St. Martin, which was ok, but you can tell it was very very early Primaris lore and now is very much out of kilter with the current lore, but worth a listen

I read The Last Gift by Josh Reynolds, which was ok, not the best, but quite enjoyable, and I followed that with Black Iron by Graeme Lyon which was extremely good, with a brilliant ending,

Currently listening to Manflayer by Josh Reynolds, and so far that is pretty canny, just as good as the prior books, I am currently 17% through it.

What Video Games I Am Playing

Still playing Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and now I am on the Jack the Ripper DLC

I have been playing some more Ticket to Ride, and if I am honest, its not as good as the previous version, and lacks that ones killer soundtrack, and the controls are trash on Steam Deck, but I guess this is the game now

Also started playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider!

What Achievements Have I Unlocked

Ticket to Ride (Steam)

Lucky draw

On the North America map, keep all 3 starting tickets and complete them all		18/10/2025
The scenic route

Win a game without claiming any 6 length routes		19/10/2025
Ticket agent

Complete 25 tickets		19/10/2025
Gandy Dancer

Play 10 games		20/10/2025
Out of the station

Win against 4 Easy bots in one game		20/10/2025
Down the track

Win against 4 Normal bots in one game		21/10/2025
First come, first served

Win a game without drawing any extra tickets		21/10/2025

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

Medal of Honor

As US kill a total of 2000 enemies.		19/10/2025
Master Sergeant

Reach Career Level 70		19/10/2025

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

Path of the Stars

Decipher the Path of the Stars		21/10/2025

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Xbox)

Put the fear of you into them

Scare an enemy and make him kill someone else by mistake		21/10/202525G
Keep calm and carry on

Kill a Brute while he calms down his panicked allies		21/10/202530G
Brutal

Perform 30 complete Brutal Takedowns		21/10/202530G

What I Am Creating

We published a new episode of Edge of Empire!

What I Am Spending

I grabbed the new Death Korps of Krieg Combat Patrol and the Chapter Approved Mission Deck from Games-At-Hart

Plus another Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad

In terms of video games, I bought Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, mostly for Lindsay, but I want to play it at some point!

Plus I got the remaining Dungeons and Dragons classics

I also got Geometric Sniper – Blood in Paris, Distrust and Blue Estate in a mystery bundle, and I got the Heart of Africa Map for Ticket to Ride!

Think I Am Getting There

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On 14th October 2025

In Blog

So my efforts to get my life back on track and things back to a semblance of normality are working.

Other than my sleeping pattern which is as atrocious as ever, but that is a whole other matter.

Generally speaking, I think things are slowly improving and I have to just keep plodding away at fixing my life!

What I Am Modellimg

I finished up Myari’s Purifiers, but they were a bit of a slog, but they are done!

And with it, that’s all my Underworlds Warbands painted, kinda gave up after this wave because the prices got too high for the starter sets and haven’t gone back.

I also painted a Mortificator for the Ultramarines, to help manage the heroes of the Legion confined to the chassis of a Dreadnought

So what’s up next on the painting table?

  1. Blood Angels Land Speeders
  2. Tempestus Aqulions x 11
  3. Red Brigade Warband
  4. Death Korps of Krieg Engineers x 6
  5. Dark Angels Firestrike Servo Turrets x 2
  6. Veletaris x 10 & Dracosan
  7. Grey Knights Librarian & Brotherhood Terminators x 5
  8. Heretic Legion Warband
  9. Imperial Fists Macharius
  10. Dark Angels Eradicators x 3

What I Am Reading

Started listening to Of Honour and Iron by Ian St. Martin. you can tell its early days of Primaris lore, but its going ok.

I read Gift of the Gods by Ben Counter, which I was a bit disappointed in if I am honest, not great.

I also read The Gift of Khorne by Guy Haley which was very short but very good

I then read Jackalwolf by C Z Dunn which made me laugh out loud, it was very funny!

I then read Daemon of the Deep by Rob Sanders which was very creepy and just right for a Nurgle story

And finally I read Siegemaster by Chris Wraight which was very interesting!

What Video Games I Am Playing

I finished Cyberpunk 2077 and played through all the endings, but for one achievement I need to go to a much earlier save and make a different decision, which I will probably do in the new year.

Still streaming Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, I have now finished the main story, still have the Victoria memories to do, and Jack the Ripper, but yeah, its great, apart from the Duleep Singh DLC which was buggy, glitchy and god awful!

Fired up the new Ticket to Ride game, but it’s not got great controls on Steam Deck, so that’s a desktop only game!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Cyberpunk 2077 (Steam)

To Bad Decisions!

Complete Kerry Eurodyne’s storyline		07/10/2025
Ten out of Ten

Reach the max level in any skill		08/10/2025
The World

Complete the main storyline		08/10/2025
The Star

Leave Night City with the Aldecaldos		08/10/2025
Temperance

Let Johnny Silverhand keep your body		08/10/2025
The Sun

Become a legend of the Afterlife		08/10/2025
The Tower

Complete “Things Done Changed”		09/10/2025

Ticket to Ride (Steam)

Maiden Voyage

Complete your first game
11/10/2025
No Cancellations

Win a game without any uncompleted tickets		11/10/2025
Trainbow

Win a game using each colour train at least once		11/10/2025

Assassins Creed Syndicate (Xbox)

Cerevisaphile

Sample every beer brand in London		09/10/202510G
Language of Flowers

Collect all of the Pressed Flowers		09/10/202520G
Student of History

Collect all of the Historical Posters		09/10/202520G
A Quarter-Furlong at a Time

Finish first in 3 different Street Races		09/10/202520G
A Run on the Bank

Complete Memory Sequence 6		09/10/202520G
You Wouldn’t Steal a Policeman’s Helmet

Hijack twenty police vehicles		09/10/202515G
A Life in Letters

Collect all of the Royal Letters.
10/10/202520G
Guardian Angel

Successfully escort ten friendly cargo shipments		10/10/202520G
Godlike

Unlock all of the Secrets of London		10/10/202530G
Multitalented

Acquire ten Perks		10/10/202510G
Opium Scourge

Affect at least four enemies simultaneously with the Hallucinogenic Dart.
14/10/202515G
Look Out Below

Kill three enemies with a single stack of hanging barrels		14/10/202515G
All Is Fair in Politics

Complete Memory Sequence 7		14/10/202520G
The Joys of Freedom

Complete Memory Sequence 8		14/10/202520G
Shall We Dance?

Complete Memory Sequence 9		14/10/202550G

What I Am Creating

Just About Tabletop Standard is now done with the publication of the Alpha Legion video!

What I Am Spending

We expanded our server storage space with a 16TB drive, the biggest one we have added, up until now the most we have added is a 6TB drive, so this is a big addition

It’s Humble Choice week, so that got me

My Birthday

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On 7th October 2025

In Blog

Twas my birthday this past weekend, and we had a quietish one!

On Saturday we went to Newcastle and I was able to hang out with some of my nephews and share a hot chocolate with them, whilst also popping into Warhammer for a bit of paint and for Lindsay to buy me a present, plus got the model of the month!

Sunday, we went to Megans parents, had a lovely beef dinner and some jam rolly polly!

My presents were nice, and I had a really nice weekend.

What I Am Modelling

This Captain was pulled out of a DOOMBOX and got painted up for the Blood Ravens, was a limited edition Captain, and had to be rebased onto a 32mm base as he was on a 25mm one

I printed out this Mortificator for the Word Bearers, and painted him up, to give myself a dude to prod around the dreadnoughts

And a Tactical Squad of Ultramarines I have had sitting in my pile of shame for well over a decade, they probably don’t have much of a life left in 40K, but hey, at least they got painted!

They came out of the DOOMBox and were also on 25mm bases and needed putting onto 32mm ones

Also coming out of the DOOMBox was Cypher, Lord of the Fallen

What’s next in the painting plan?

  1. Blood Angels Land Speeders
  2. Myari’s Purifiers
  3. Tempestus Aquilons x 11
  4. Red Brigade Warband
  5. Death Korps of Krieg Engineers x 6
  6. Dark Angels Firestrike Servo Turrets x 2
  7. Veletaris Section x 10
  8. Grey Knights Librarian and Brotherhood Terminators x 5
  9. Dracosan
  10. Heretic Legion Warband

What Tabletop Games I am Playing

Played my next Combat Patrol League game against Dave and his Arldari, and yeah that was a big loss because the Eldar move very quickly and my dice rolls were terrible

What Video Games I Am Playing

Still deep into Cyberpunk 2077 and I have now put in 84 hours and other than finishing the end of Kerry Eurodynes story, I am about to go to the point of no return!

Also still streaming Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

What Achievement’s I Have Unlocked

Continuing on with this little experiment, which I am finding rather interesting

Cyberpunk 2077 (Steam)

Judgement Day

Eliminate three bosses from the “Increased criminal activity” category		29/09/2025
The High Priestess

Talk with Hanako Arasaka		30/09/2025
Spin Doctor

Complete “Run This Town”		30/09/2025
Dirty Deeds

Complete every Gig in Dogtown		01/10/2025
Breathtaking

Collect all items that once belonged to Johnny Silverhand.		02/10/2025
King of Wands

Take Songbird to the stars		04/10/2025
King of Wands

Take Songbird home		04/10/2025
Bushido and Chill

Watch Bushido X with Rogue		06/10/2025
The APB is Not Enough

Become Dogtown’s most wanted criminal		06/10/2025

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Xbox)

The Perils of Business

Complete Memory Sequence 5		30/09/202520G
Bartitsu

Learn every Fight Skill as Jacob		30/09/202520G
Phantom

Learn every Stealth Skill as Evie		30/09/202520G
Treasure Hunter

Complete ten Raids of any type with Jacob or Evie		01/10/202520G
Keys to the City

Acquire all of the Gang Upgrades		03/10/202520G
Wonder of the Age

Reach Level 10		03/10/202520G
Artisan

Craft a Level 10 Item		03/10/202520G
Street Sweeping

Conquer all the boroughs in London		03/10/202530G
Bedfellows, Strange or Otherwise

Reach maximum Loyalty with any Associate.
03/10/202520G
A Broad Base

Reach Loyalty level 1 with all Associates		04/10/202520G
Chimney Sweep

Synchronize every Viewpoint in London		04/10/202520G
The War at Home

Complete the World War I simulation		06/10/202530G
Blade from Above

Air Assassinate twenty enemies from a zipline		06/10/202515G
Furious

Destroy twenty vehicles by ramming them		06/10/202515G

What I Am Reading

I read By The Horns by Rob Sanders, which really captures the fickle nature of the Chaos Gods and the status of the Dark Prince in the early days of AoS

I am listened to The Traitors Hand by Sandy Mitchell in my quest to do the Cain stores again, and that was as good as I remembered!

What I Am Creating

We published the Raven Guard Painting Video

What I Am Spending

I grabbed issue 56 of Combat Patrol, which completed me a set of Leagues of Votann Hearthkyn Pioneers

In the Steam sale, we bought

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