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!

Delivery!

Look what came in the mail for me!

It's my order from yugiohmint.com! I ordered on Monday and it arrived on Thursday (today) which really shows that they are not fooling around when it comes to customer service! I bet you're wondering what's inside, eh? Well, you'll have to wait until tonight, when I'm going to do a video in boxing on my YouTube channel. 

Super big thanks to yugiohmint.com! They are so good and knowledgable in their products and it's easy to see just how much they care about their customers and the players of various card games!

Buddyfight Hundred

Today is the day that the first two trial decks of Buddyfight Hundred are released! First, there's Crimson Fist, introducing the new Crimson attribute for Dragon World! Then, Hero World enters the fray with the first-ever Hero World trial deck, titled Radiant Force! 

Make sure you check out yugiohmint.com since they always stay up to date on the new releases!  

Warning!: Hot

Yesterday, my friends and I created a very interesting custom scenario for Mechwarrior. My friends presented the idea for a volcanic scenario and I added my thoughts to create this crazy mission.

The goal was to capture the volcano in the center of the table, but we had to be careful, because the volcano could destroy and heat up units inside it!

Now, keep in mind that we were very ready to lose units to the rather dangerous volcano as we had brought 900-point forces. I brought a faction-pure Dragon's Fury force that was fast-moving  and rather adaptable. My opponent brought a Spirit Cats force, with Clan Nova Cat allies. My opponent had a much more slow-moving, but fearsome force.

I had the first turn, which I was happy to get, because it allowed me to get my 'Mechs into the volcano on Turn 1! Surprisingly, the volcano took very few casualties, only killing a few units, albeit a 153-point one amount those. 

Here was one of funniest moments of the game:

I had carefully moved this formation up, meticulously measuring to make sure they would get the opposing 'Mech in range while staying out of range the very scary enemy tank formation. I would move a tank, measure, move it a bit more, measure some more and so on until I was satisfied with its placement, then move onto the next unit. My opponent and I had quite the chuckle over just how much I cared about those units. It actually did pay off, however, as my units managed to severely damage their target without taking too much fire, or just being destroyed entirely!

Anyway, this was an awesome game! The 900 points really allowed my opponent and I  to take more risks and try out whole new strategies. The Dragon's Fury are still treating me great, especially when fighting against heavily armored lists.

Oh, and as a side note, I won!