Tyranids at NOVA 2012

by | Sep 5, 2012

I had some pretty high hopes for Tyranids at NOVA this year, but it just wasn't to be - there were only three Tyranid players in the GT this year, and none in the Invitational.  Despite an overall lack of experience (one had never been to a tournament, one had...

Hobby: NOVA Open Terrain Quick Look

by | Sep 3, 2012

I'd originally tried to post this on Friday evening as a bit of a celebration of the creativity and effort that went into building the terrain at NOVA this year:  I know I was certainly inspired to see it - in fact nearly all of my purchases at the vendors this...

6e Thru the Lens of a NOVA Judge, Day 2

by | Sep 1, 2012

Well, blogging from the smartphone is about as fun as smashing my thumbs with a hammer, repeatedly so this will be mercifully brief. The bottom line is we are seeing far less drama than at least I expected from the new rules. My gut feeling says the games seem to be...

NOVA Plans and the Narrative Campaign Terrain Build

by | Aug 29, 2012

I had an amazing, remember-it-for-a-lifetime experience playing my Nids last year, ending the weekend 4-4, and 64th overall.  Not bad for my first 'big' GT.  I'd looked forward to playing again this year but that ended up not being in the cards for a variety...

Subterranean Assault Revisited

by | Aug 10, 2012

GW still seems to be scared of Subterranean Assault so I thought I'd take a closer look under 6e.   I was thinking on making this the next 'Tyranid Library' article, but after iterating through it, decided it more aptly fits (along with Flyrant Kites) under the...