Sand Diego Comic-Con 2010

I've been covering Comicon for Geek Girl on the Street, and I gotta say it has been a blast so far.

Already we have interviewed Kari Byron, and Charlene Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels which are the basis for the HBO hit series True Blood.  As much as I was looking forward to meeting Kari btw, I have to say, Charlene was a true delight.  I can't remember the last time I met someone so charming.

We still have another day and a half to cover, but I'll keep you posted.

We also had a story picked up by another site.
Geek Girls Invade Comicon

What's up with the Doc?

I've been plunging into my new job search full time, but have managed to do some painting as well. At Kublacon I ran into a buddy of mine who used to be with Armorcast.  We had played in some awesome VOR events ages ago at a convention, and those games are still some of my fondest gaming memories.

Anyhoo,  David sent me a box of VOR figs, Most painted, some still in blisters.  Now when I say a box, I  mean a box FULL of figs.  50 or so metal figs, including a GIGANTIC resin beastie I've never seen before.

I've started repainting them already, and plan on using them as my 'house army' for 28mm skirmish games (right now I have No Limits in mind).

I Survived another Kublacon!

This was with out a doubt the best Kublacon I've worked in years. It was also the busiest, for me anyway. Due to unforeseeable events I had to step into a different role, and well it kept me VERY busy.

Anyhoo, on to the good stuff!

I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked, but I did get a few that I think are worth sharing.

One of the highlights for me this year was This Qwar's War, from Zombiesmith. WW1 as fought by these colorful anteater looking things. The sculpts are wonderful... and they are even making them in 15mm!

There was a huge Halo Clix deathmatch that looked pretty awesome as well. I'm not a fan of collectible games as a rule... but you have to admit, that this looks fun.

Not to worry though, there were plenty of the wargames we all know and love being played

If you are interested in seeing the rest of the pictures, including a GIANT Settlers of Catan board, the rest of the pics are up on Flickr.

I managed to leave the convention with a few goodies myself. I picked up a copies of Incursion, "Red Sand, Blue Sky", and "Gladiator Wars". I read through the rules for Incursion, and it seems like it will be TONS of fun. Sort of Space Hulk in an underground Nazi base.  As for the other two games... well I want to run a Gladiator game at Kublacon next year, and still need to find a ruleset I like (or kitbash my own).

For more extensive coverage of Kublacon, Check out the Giant Fire Breathing Robot podcast!

Laid off...

I was laid off yesterday. Not much to say about it really. It was unexpected to say the least, but I'll survive.  On the plus side I'll have time to get some lead painted next week LOL.

Right now I'm not going to worry, and I'm getting Kublacon setup, but the job hunt will begin in full next week!

KUBLA!!!!!!!!!

-Ray aka 'Doc'

KUBLACON - KUBLAAAAAA!

Update. My figs have arrived. Been crazy at work the past few weeks, and I haven't had much time to paint (save for another Greaser for Atomic Cafe 1957). Oh yeah, I've also been sick for two weeks LOL.
Kublacon starts up Friday, but my duties require me to get started Thursday, so this is going to be another slow week, but after the con is over things should be back to normal.

If you are on the west coast, and are looking for a great convention this Memorial Day, come visit me at KUBLA!

Just ask anyone in a vest to find Ray.


-Doc

Rulset Roundup: Flying Lead... and new figs.

Well I couldn't resist any longer, and ordered some of the Sepulvedan Resistance Fighters and Road Outlaws from Khurasan.  I just gotta do some sort of crazy Post Apoc/Zombie/Terminator game... I just gotta!


I also ordred Flying Lead from Ganesha Games (via RPGNOW.COM).


I'll give it a crack tonight and let you know what I think.


-R

The Postman (And the FEDEX man) love me!

Today my GZG order arrived, as well as a bunch of stuff for my Atomic Cafe 1957 stuff. Both from Brigade and some of the terrain items I ordered over the past week. Woohoo!

#iwannabeathome!

-R