Convention Update!: Gencon 2015

Greetings and salutations! SeerK here once again.  Its has been a slow month on the blog. and this is mostly because I have been going full tilt at the new job.  I have been painting mini's, making terrain and constructing tables.  If you have not heard, SeerK is now working at a game store.  B.C. Comix in Battle Creek Michigan to be exact. I have also been getting ready to go to Gencon.  I have been drafted by Wyrd and Spartan to do demos at Gencon 2015.  I have to say I am pretty excited. This is my first trip to Gencon.  I know what you are saying.  "SeerK...seriously....you have never been to Gencon?!?!"  This is indeed true.  In my 20+ years as a gamer I have never been, despite my proximity to the convention.


I decided that this year I was going to change that.  I have been to Adepticon for many years and attended Origins Game Fair this year, so I decided its about time I did Gencon too.  I will be running Malifaux demos for Wyrd once again.  Come see me for a game at the Wyrd Games booth.  I will also be running demos for Spartan Games.  Come see me Saturday of the convention for an intro to one of Spartans awesome games, or just come and say Hi!

I will be continuing my series on the Relthoza after Gencon.  I plan on doing at least one "almost live" post while I am at the convention.  I will be rooming with Tim Toolen aka "Miniature Tim" of the Miniature Tim Blog during the convention. so look for updates and plenty of pictures from both of us.  Firestorm Armada, Halo Fleet Battles, Malifaux and Infinity will be had.

Its going to be a busy week for me so stay tuned for updates later this week! I would also like to remind all the Firestorm fans that we still have spots left in the Firestorm Armada tournaments and Narrative events at the 2015 Michigan GT in our backyard of Lansing, MI. Sign up today as spots may fill up quick.  There are some locals being slackers and have not signed up yet.  Reserve your spot now!

until next time as always...

Crush the Alliance and.......


REMEMBER DRAMOS!!!!!!!!!!

Teach A Man To FIsh.....Building A Better Game Community

I have had a lot on my mind as of late.  I started a new job at a growing game store in Battle Creek Michigan.  One of the main things that I was hired for was to help build the war games community at the store and in the area in general.  I started doing what I normally do and started talking to all the players that played regularly in the store.  I wanted to gauge where the community stood at that particular moment in time.  As I talked to people, I started to really think about how I would build the community.  I looked at the thriving community that had built up in Lansing and tried to break down exactly what things were in place that made the community grow to the level that it was at.  To build a good community you need time and patience and there are a few other key things you need to make it happen.

Have A Happy Independence Day!

SeerK here with a quick post.  The Staff and I want to wish you a Happy 4th of July.  July 4th is special in the United States.  Today in the year 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.  SO stay safe as you celebrate.

I would also like to update everybody on the Michigan GT.  We still have spots left in the 800 point tournament and the 1200 point tournament.  The Narrative event also has spots left, so sign up today and reserve your spot!


Until next time and today more than every....

Down with Terran tyranny!  Renzi Forerver!!!!

REMEMBER DRAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spiders Everywhere! The Relthoza In Planetfall

Greetings all! SeerK here to talk Spiders.  I have had quite a few games with the Relthoza in Firestorm Planetfall now.  I wanted to start going in depth about the units and tactics with the army so far  I think the best way to do this is to go Helix by Helix and give a break down of the units.  I wanted to get a little ahead of the podcast so to speak.  We have covered the Dindrenzi and RSN in Firestorm Armada and we completed recording of our Terran Episode this past weekend.  We had a special Guest on to help us out.  Alex Mann of Mann's Model Moments lent his expertise.  You guys may also know him as Spartan Alex.  Lets delve into the Faction that has become near and dear to my heart. The Relthoza.

Firestorm System Wars Is Here

Just a quick update.  Origins was awesome and I am finally recovered from the week of working and gaming.  I am hard at work on some articles about the Relthoza and about my two new gaming vices, Malifaux and Infinity.

The big news though is from Spartan Games.  July 20th we will be getting Halo System Wars.  The 2 player starter box ships on the 20th.  I for one am looking forward to my shop getting this in so I can tear into it and see how the game runs.  The multi tier difficulty system they have developed for the game has me curious.

Also landing next month is the Planetary Invasion fleets for the 6 major races in Firestorm Armada.  Included in this box set is the phase one rules for Firestorm: System Wars.  The rules for integration of Armada and Planetfall are finally here and I am excited.  The invasion ships look awesome and from what I am told my Spiders are the best at landing troops.  What is real exciting though is this is only phase one.  I am hoping phase 2 involves Spec Ops.  I think the whole reason I am starting into Infinity is because I am finding myself in dire need of a sci fi 28 mm scale game that is not 40k.  Its even better that it is skirmish.  Spec Ops is really what I am waiting for.  It looks like we are one step closer.

Thats all for now.  Stay tuned to Firebase Delta. In the latest episode we have a very special guest.  I will also be posting a break down of the Relthoza on the ground in the coming weeks.

until then crush the Alliance and as always

REMEMBER DRAMOS!!!!

Update From The Front: Origins 2015 So Far!

SeerK here almost live from Columbus Ohio.  I am here with 40kOrigins running war games and seeing the sights.  I have been learning and running a ton of Malifaux for the past couple of days. I have had the privilege of working with Kelly and Aaron at the Wyrd Miniatures booth running Intro to Malifaux sessions.


I have also got a glimpse at some of the new ships for the Drop Zone Commander space ship game currently in development by Hawk War games and GW legend Andy Chambers.  I thought I would post an update and show you some of the things I am seeing.  So here are some pictures from Origins 2015 so far.

40kOrigins Necromunda Table

Drop Fleet Commander Ships

The Wyrd Miniatures Booth

Whiskey Golem!!

Not sure what game it is, but it was big

Battle Tech Pods!

Giant Settlers of Catan board

Front of the Main hall

Battle of Hoth

Rivet Wars Chibi Mech at Cool Mini Booth

Well that is all for now.  I will post more pictures as I get them uploaded.  I have to track down fellow Firebase Delta Podcast host Robert as well.  He is working over at the Calliope Games booth, so if you are here and a fan of the show or blog come say hi to us both.

Until next time...

Crush the Alliance and as always......

REMEMBER DRAMOS!!!!!!

The Alpha Sector Incursion At The Michigan GT!

SeerK here.  The fall is rapidly approaching and that means its almost time for the Michigan GT.  The
Convention started as a 40K GT.  This is the third year of he GT and we see its first big expansion.  40K War Machine and Hordes will be there as last year.  Bolt Action, Infinity, Warhammer Fantasy and Firestorm Armada all join the fray.  The Weekend of September 25th-27th is shaping up to be one hell of a weekend

Thats right, The Waygate in conjunction with Spartan Games, Firebase Delta and The Michigan GT is proud to bring you a weekend of Firestorm Armada events.  The Alpha Sector Incursion is made up of three separate and independent events.  The Alpha Sector Incursion, The Alpha Sector Clash and The Alpha Sector Incident.

The Alpha Sector Incident is an 800 point unique Narrative event.  Players choose one of three factions to fight for.  The Kurak alliance, The Zenian League and The Marauders.  You can look forward to this fun and unique event on Friday of the GT.  The Alpha Sector Clash is an 800 Point Firestorm Armada tournament taking place on Sunday of the GT and the Alpha Sector Incursion is a 1200 point battle royal on Saturday.  Rules, for all the events, will be posted very shortly.  Stay tuned to The WayGate on Facebook as well as here and the Michigan GT website.


Sign up today as space is limited! This should be a fun filled weekend.  Of course the staff and I will have our Planetfall armies ready to throw down. We may even have some Halo Fleet Battles going on.  SO come ready to play because this will be a Firestorm universe filled weekend.  Save the dates, September 25th-27th.

More to come.  Until then...


Crush the Alliance and as always....

REMEMBER DRAMOS!!!!!!!