I'm Back!

You guys probably thought you had gotten rid of me! Hah! Not by a long shot!

However, I have had a lot of time to think about what I want to do with this blog and I've finally come to a conclusion. 

I've decided that I don't want to blog about games as much as I used to. I have other interests now, which I want to explore and discover. As such, I probably will not be posting on Creative Wargaming anymore. Instead, I plan to do some microblogging on my Google+ Page, Sam Westlake. This page was always more popular than the blog and I decided it was high time to move over to Google+. So come follow me on Google+ and let's embrace this change together!

Freeblade

Hey, guys, I know it's been a while since I posted last, but I absolutely had to tell you about this, despite being out of town right now.

Less than a two days (from time of originally writing this post) ago, the news for the newest Warhammer 40K Mobile Game was released. In this game, you play as an Imperial Knight, fighting alongside a chapter of Space Marines. Hopefully, (and most likely) there will be a ton of collectable items to create your own unique Imperial Knight. You can fight with both ranged and close combat weaponry. I have not yet learned whether it is an "on-rails" shooter or if you can move about the map freely, but judging by the trailer, I would guess that it is, at least, partially free movement. 

Platforms for the game include both IOS and Android, so far. It is currently unknown of the game will be Free to Play or Paid, but, judging by previous 40K Mobile Games, I would say it will be paid. 

Looking at just the screenshots provided, I have to say, the game's graphics are beautiful! The worlds have a much more grim and much less gritty feel than Warhammer 40,000 Carnage, which was a great game, just had some mediocre animations and lighting. The game is in the Knight's 3rd-person perspective, so you will be able to admire your customized Knight for most of the game.

Anyway, that's about all I can tell you about this game, but I am super excited for it! Look for it wherever you buy your apps starting this fall! (Go to freebladegame.com to learn more)

Brickwarriors Review (Without Pictures)

Even though I'm sort of on vacation, I decided to post for you guys anyway, cause I appreciate all of you and this post needs to get done.

Here I'm going to review products recently sent to me by Brickwarriors, a company that makes 3rd party LEGO minifigure accessories and weapons.

First, let's talk about shipping. They mailed my order out promptly, but it came in 5 days, when their estimate 2-4. Take what you will from this, but in my opinion, this is NOT a deal breaker in any way. The order came tightly sealed and in a bubble mailer, so there was no chance for the products inside to get damaged. 

Next, the products themselves. Brickwarriors has some awesomely detailed pieces, ranging from the Islander Mask to the Demon Armor, made of a durable and tight fitting plastic. My only complaint, however, is that they don't have that many colors to many of their products, which was a bit disappointing. I kind of understand how difficult it is for them to get different colors, though,

because of their methods of mass producing parts.

Really, Brickwarriors is a great company and I gave my honest opinion in this review, so if you don't believe me, check them out at www.brickwarriors.com and thanks to Brickwarriors for making this review possible!

Review Package

Look what I got in the mail today!

I got a package from Brickwarriors! (www.brickwarriors.com) they make awesome custom LEGO minifigure accessories that are very unique! I'm planning to inbox this package on video and then come back and write up a review for the blog, so stay tuned!

Papercraft?

Lately, I've been going back to one of my older hobbies, Papercraft! Papercraft is, usually, where you cut and fold flat "nets" (the proper geometric term) finally gluing the tabs to their corresponding edges. The more complex the shape, the harder it can be to close. Also, papercrafts with more parts can sometimes be easier to do then those with less parts, because with more parts, you can have much simpler shapes. 

Now, because paper and even card stock are somewhat flimsy materials, you might think papercrafts are quite delicate, and you're not entirely wrong. However, there are ways of strengthening papercrafts to make them almost as sturdy as plastic miniatures! Without going into detail, I've heard EVA foam works well, but I like cardboard because of its inexpensive and surprisingly strong structure.

There are TONS of papercrafts, ranging from Minecraft models to paper versions of Warhammer 40K miniatures, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding one that suits your hobby!

 

Thanks for reading and remember, it's Papercraft, not Paper Craft!

Lately...

I've been constantly building a bunch of little LEGO robots for Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack! It has become kind of a zen thing for me, building when I'm bored, exhausted or just any time it seems good! At this time I've nearly completed a faction for myself and one for my friend as well. With the summer officially started for me, I think it might be the "Summer of MFZ" for me, if I can sneak a few games in over my very busy summer! Here's to hoping Summer 2015 is a summer filled with games, barbecues, swimming and whatever else you'll be doing!

The MFZ:RA "Punishment" frame I built for the Ijad (a game faction). (Name subject to change)

Results

Well, since it's been raining all day and I've been neglecting my blogging duties, I decided to finally tell you how my MTG draft went!

So, let's just start by saying that Blue was completely open. Not a single other player had drafted Blue, so that was one of my choices almost from the start. My deck started with the color Black and I was about to move into White, when I fully realized that I could take Blue, so I did!

My first match was up against a Black/White deck that got continually land-locked. I won 3-0.

My second match was a lot tougher. I was up a against Red/White aggressive army! I managed to build a massive wall for myself and then basically force my opponent to tilt out in the first match, but in the second match, my opponent continued to fly over my wall, chipping away at my life. The time ran out before I would have lost the second match, so I went 1-0-1 that round, winning me my block of four players at the tournament!

I had a great time drafting my deck and a lot of practice playing against flying creatures and an aggressive deck!

Pre-Draft!

Here we go! It should be lot of fun!

MTG: Booster Draft

Well, since there is a local booster draft for Magic: The Gathering, tomorrow, I figured I'd go enter. Honestly, I've never drafted before, so I really can't say how I'll do, but I'll let you know. From what I do know, we'll be playing two rounds Swiss.

Wish me luck!

Pulled This

So, I opened up a few packs of Buddyfight Neo Enforcer (yugiohmint.com sent them to me) and look who I pulled! 

Buddy Police Decker Drum was one of my main goals for the set and I got him as foil! Looks like I'll have to find an opening for him in my Hero World deck!