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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

NEWS: Pre-orders for the Old Dominion and Sorcerer Kings - Para Bellum Games





Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks, 

With us getting excited for the forthcoming release from Para Bellum Games Conquest: First Blood, City States Terataur, we wanted to share what was coming next month for Old Dominion as well as the Sorcerer Kings.  All of which are set to be released on 22nd October 2026 but available for pre-order now, here's what is to come:

To learn more about the Old Dominion click here.
To learn more about the Sorcerer Kings click here.

Old Dominion: Tainted Heralds - 
Some of the greatest Heroes and Saints of the Dominion, collectively known as Heralds, were not buried in the grand mausoleums and sepulchers of their predecessors. Their treated remains were encased in stone and metal, becoming ornate statues that provided comfort and solace to their followers long after death. Hazlia’s Fall innervated their remains, but for centuries they remained trapped in the protective casings. Only an incredibly high concentration of Hazlia’s Dark Power can grant these forms mobility, coursing through their skeletal limbs as dark flame to move their heavy structures while softening the metal. On the battlefield, once exposed to enough power, their blows are unstoppable, their flesh impervious, and their effectiveness uncontested.


Old Dominion: Fallen Angels -
The Fallen Pantheon was not composed only of divinities. Countless angels, seraphs, cherubs, thorns, powers, and principalities were incarnated to serve their will and needs. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of these were destroyed during the Fall, but a few proved more resilient. Individually named and revered, their shrines and statues became loci of power and belief, allowing them to retain a toehold in the Prime Domain after the Theomachy that culled the Pantheon immediately following the Fall. Awakened by the rituals of the ever faithful or commanded by their Fallen Divinities their heavy bodies can soar through the heavens, their memories of flight strong enough to overcome the laws of the world as they Herald the arrival of their Gods in a torrent of bloodshed and murder.



Sorcerer Kings: Eternal Destroyers - 
There are those Eternals that see perfection as the ultimate goal of all Creation. Since they are perfect, why can’t all of Creation be? They have taken upon themselves the heavy burden imposed by their perfection: removing all imperfection from the Domains so that Creation might not be sullied by their presence while making room for more of those things and creatures that they deem worthy. Over untold millennia of open conflict with everything they have become formidable warriors by necessity, as inferior creatures, unable to understand their own inequity, often resist their merciful destruction. Coupled with their incredible resilience and ability to restore themselves, they make unstoppable foes on the battlefield.



Sorcerer Kings: Eternal Ikons - 
There are few creatures as difficult to deal with as the Eternals of the Earth Domain. Possessed of an unfathomable conviction of their own perfection, these powerful elementals cannot be forced or cajoled, their innate arrogance makes them incredibly resistant to this type of overt manipulation. Their ego, though, does make them susceptible to flattery and subterfuge, allowing powerful sorcerers to lay traps for them to willingly blunder into. They are commonly used as guardians and protectors of key structures or locations simply so their summoner doesn’t have to deal with their insufferable nature. When gainsaid, insulted, or god forbid, their perfect forms are damaged, they become infuriated, drawing on the very strength of the earth to renew their form and crush their foes.



Sorcerer Kings 2026 Starter: One Player Starter Set
Having unlocked the Elemental Domains of Primordial Balance, the sorcerous cabal that caused Hazlia’s Fall fled the destruction of Capitas across a chain of volcanic islands they raised. Forced, ultimately, to raise an entire continent from the very seafloor, the people they saved would see their Kings turn the new, barren and desolate lands into flourishing realms. Today, the Elemental Courts of Erme, Who moves the Oceans, Dyelin, Pyre of Gods and Men, Hormus, Who Lays Mountains Low, and Alessa, Weaver of Winds and Fates, thrive side by side their reflections in the Elemental Domains – while their Enclaves remain locked in a constant pursuit of knowledge, artistry, military and, above all, sorcerous might to support their masters’ purpose: absolute control over the Elements, so that they can preserve and rule Balance’s Domain – the world.



All the best,


ThunderMouser

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

KICKSTARTER: Wyldwood - Tabletop Titans

 


Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

We have been watching Tabletop Titans for a while now since we heard about Wyldwood from UKGE 2026 and wanted to help support their fundraising on Kickstarter for a number of reasons.  Firstly they have been keeping everyone fully updated about what they've been up to before the campaign launches (which it just has within the last 10 minutes) and secondly, the way that they've planned it.

"We began factory prototyping more than 8 months ago, and since then we've completed multiple rounds of prototypes and revisions with our manufacturing partner. Every miniature has been prototyped, every printed component has been proofed, and we've spent months finding and fixing problems before asking you to back the project."

In addition to this, it isn't their first time fundraising for a project, they've already done it two times before.  

Here is their schedule for once the kickstarter ends:

"October 15 — Kickstarter ends

We'll use the following two weeks to finalize quantities, complete the Kickstarter payment process and place our final production order.

First week of November — Manufacturing begins

Miniature production is expected to take approximately six months. Cards, boxes, tokens and other printed components will be manufactured simultaneously and are expected to require less time.

Approximately May 2027 — Manufacturing complete

Once production and final QC are complete, products will be loaded for ocean freight to our regional fulfillment warehouses.

Approximately 60 days — Ocean freight

We're budgeting approximately 60 days for freight, customs and delivery from China to our regional warehouses in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

Approximately 2 weeks — Final fulfillment

Once inventory reaches the regional warehouses, we expect the majority of individual backer shipments to leave the warehouses within approximately two weeks.

That schedule also contains some contingency because international manufacturing and freight can always encounter unexpected delays.

That is a total of 8 months time taking us to completion around June. To give us a bit of extra time for something to go wrong we are going to quote delivery in August 2027 for all products to all backers. The extra 60 days allows for something unforeseen to happen and us still to deliver on schedule. 


One Exception: The Wyldwood Source Book

There is one component that isn't completely finished, our premium hardcover Wyldwood Source Book.

The book itself is well underway, but we're still completing several stories and pieces of artwork. We want the book to include dozens great stories a huge number of original artworks and that project needs more time. We expect to finish the design of the sourcebook by December 2026 and put it into printing at that time. Given the book is easy to print (compared to miniatures) we may still be able to ship it along with everything else, but we are highlighting that it could take 1-2 months extra to ship. Adding a source book to your order will not delay the shipping of your other items. 

We Want to Set the Standard for How Smooth A Kickstarter Project Can Be

We took the time and the financial risk to build and prototype Wyldwood so that our customers did not have to take risk. We’ve heard a lot recently from many people about horror stories of projects they’ve backed that have gone wrong. We plan for Wyldwood will be the one example everyone else strives to be like. 

(All above information is from Brian on their Kickstarter Page)


So now we've got the nitty gritty on what impressed us out of the way lets get down to what it is they're fundraising for:

Stone age fantasy with display scale miniatures, fast and competitive skirmish games with cards decks.

The forest is awakening with the scattered tribes of thinking creatures who cling to caves, river valleys, and shady glens as they learn what it means to endure.  They hunt with chipped bone and fire hardened spears, follow the great herds through the forest passes, and vanish into shadow when larger predators stalk too close.  Around small flames they trade stories, inventing gods for thunder, spirits for the rising sun and constellations for the great legends of their people.  Life here is brutal and brief, and what little culture has begun to take root is shaped by necessity, ritual, and the simple, relentless question of how to see another dawn.



Fast, Balanced and Competitive

Wyldwood is built for fast, tactical, competitive play. Command a warband of 5 Champions and a customized 30-card deck as you battle to be the first to score 10 points across 6 action-packed turns. Easy to get to the table, with the depth to keep every battle challenging.



60mm Display Models

Wyldwood features incredible 60mm display-scale miniatures, making every Champion a centerpiece worthy of your collection. The larger scale creates a unique building and painting experience, while each faction is crowned by a massive Leader model that brings an epic presence to the battlefield.


Build Your Deck, Play Your Way

Every faction has its own collection of beautifully illustrated Command Cards, designed around its unique characters, abilities, and playstyle. Build and customize your 30-card deck to change your strategy, discover new combinations, and make your warband truly your own.


So if like us you're excited for this, you can support the kickstarter here.


All the best,


ThunderMouser

NEWS: With Fifth Edition Releasing In Spring 2027, Whats the difference? - Cubicle Seven Games

 

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Whenever a new edition of a TTRPG comes out the first question many people ask is how is it different.  Cubicle 7 Games have let us know in a brand new article.  Here's what they had to say:

"For eight years, the winds of magic have blown and held at bay the darkness that has crept ever closer to home. You and your party have faced everything that the World of Legend could throw at you and stood defiant.

And now, the time has come to take the fight to the forces of Chaos with a brand-new edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. The culmination of everything we have learned through almost a decade of grim and perilous adventures, these rules have been forged into the quintessential version of the game."

To read the differences please go to their blog and read the changes here.

"Fifth edition also builds on everything that came before. If you already have fourth edition supplements, your adventures, characters, creatures, and other books can all continue to be part of your games."

To purchase the new edition in your format of choice, please go here.

In particular this is the biggie, the full set of everything in one go, better known as The Karl Franz Bundle which includes:

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Rulebook

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Collector Rulebook

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Character Sheet Pad

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Rolled-Up Reikland Map

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Conditions & Injuries Deck

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Monsters & Adversaries Deck

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Reikland Dice

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Foundry VTT (25% Discount Code)


More news as we get it, 


ThunderMouser

Monday, 14 September 2026

NEWS: Mental Health Time: Now is the Winter of Our Success - Totally Pawsome

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks, 

Whilst we the Bernard Hill as King Théoden Meme is a bit of a joke, at this time of year we like to look forward a little and help people out with their mental health.  Whilst we're not therapists, one of the things that we do over the Holiday Period is be online for people in case they need someone to talk to, someone to listen to them as, and lets be honest here, many of us don't have the Hallmark Family Holidays that are put across every year with a fair few of us having to spend it alone either for mental health or just because we have no where to go.

This is another reason we're putting together a post like this so early, it gives us all time to prepare as Eddard Stark says, Winter is Coming.  If you're a miniature fan, painter and either have a pile of potential or a ton of miniatures that you've been dying to get to.  Take the time now to start getting them prepped, snipped, filed and primed and have them ready to tackle over the next few months.  Get those paints in that you feel you need, get those brushes you've been promising yourself and lets make this, our winter of miniature fulfilment rather than our one of discontent for not getting things done.  

All round, we're going to lead by example, and hope to put together our list of Winter Painting as a PDF, with photo's, regular updates and hope you'll join in and as a fandom, encourage each other to not only talk when down but to take some me time to help get some of your on going projects a little closer to completion.

Thank you for reading and hope you'll join us,


ThunderMouser

Sunday, 13 September 2026

NEWS: KONFLIKT 47: New Plastic Starter Box Sets and Painting Tutorial - Warlord Games




Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks, 

Warlord Games are hitting hard after last weeks announcement in regard to your last chance to buy some of the kits that were only available in resin.  This week there is a ton of news in regard to new Starter Army Boxes that are available for Pre-Order.  

To read the full article and to see what's within each box set for all five factions, please go here.



In addition to this if you're not sure on how to paint your new Japanese Ghost Attack Infantry, you can join our friend Stu, over at Miniature Games in this video to see how he gets it all done.

All the best,



ThunderMouser

Saturday, 12 September 2026

NEWS: Updates, New Hab Zone sets, Birthday Discount - Dark Fantastic Mills

 

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Dark Fantastic Mills have given us an update and of course, we always, where we can, like to let the news come to you in their own words.  So here you go:

Firebase: Hab Zone Opens

A new section in our Firebase range is now open, bringing you a bunch of new modular sets from the recent Kickstarter.
System agnostic in design, like the rest of the Firebase range, these can be combined into a wide range of structures that look at home in any sci-fi themed game.  This first release is focused on ready-to-go sets, but we'll be adding all the bits and bobs over the next few weeks so you can go to town customising your hab-zones.
To help with adding cover to your city fight tables, we've also released some new barricades.
Take me to the Zone

Subscriber Only Discount

We've had a very busy summer, so we somehow sailed right past our 8th Birthday (July) and forgot to have our usual sale to celebrate.  But better late than never!  

To thank you all for subscribing to the newsletter, and actually reading it in surprising numbers, you can use this code until the 17th of September for 30% off store wide.

SEPTEMBERSUBS
 
(A few of you have large orders with us that we're still printing - don't worry, we'll make sure you benefit from the discount as well :-))

Take me to the Shop


All the best,



ThunderMouser

NEW RELEASE: Pillage: Carolingian Franks and a little extra - Victrix Ltd.



Hail Mighty Readers, Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks, 

Hailing from Cumbria, I try to keep an eye out on companies who are bringing out something not only fab but something that a lot of Wargaming/TTRPG people can get behind.   

Today, Victrix Limited, creator of the Wargame Pillage, (and based in Kendal), have released yesterday, the brand new Carolingian Franks, both armoured and unarmoured infantry.  

Here's what they had to say in their own words:


Carolingian Armoured & Unarmoured Infantry sets are now shipping!

​​The Franks are finally here! This range represents Carolingian and Frankish warriors from the 8th to the 11th centuries, filling a huge gap in Dark Age plastic miniatures. 

​The unarmoured infantry started shipping last week, and as promised, the armoured guys were right behind them. 

The Carolingian Empire was one of the great powers of early medieval Europe, reaching its height under Charlemagne, who united much of Western and Central Europe and was crowned Emperor in A.D. 800. His reign helped shape the political and military landscape of medieval Europe for centuries to come.

These armoured warriors can represent elite Carolingian infantry or dismounted cavalry. They wear a varied selection of armour, including mail, scale and lamellar, all of which are known to have been used by Carolingian troops.

​Weapons include stout spears, many with the distinctive cross guard below the spearhead, along with knives, hand axes and swords. Carolingian swords were highly prized for their quality, combining strength with lightness and excellent craftsmanship.

Clothing typically consisted of a long-sleeved tunic with contrasting decorative borders, often worn with a cloak. Leg bindings were common, while contemporary artwork also depicts the distinctive Carolingian "tulip" style boots.

With a few shield swaps, these figures can also be mixed easily with Victrix Saxons, Vikings and Normans, giving you even more variety for your Dark Age armies. They also work extremely well in fantasy games and settings.

These can be purchased wherever you buy your normal miniatures from or if you prefer, directly from Victrix themselves here.



Our Special Pick

Finally on a separate note, finding quality animals for your TTRPG games can be a real nightmare, Victrix themselves have produced a pack of farm animals that are not only detailed but also fairly priced alongside being printed on sprues.  

Medieval Farm Animals

Drive off your enemy’s livestock or defend your farm from raiders.
This set contains a huge selection of Dark Age and Medieval farm animals perfect for Pillage scenarios, objectives, or adding life and realism to your tabletop. Ideal as lootable livestock in Pillage or as scenery for any historical or fantasy wargame.

What’s included?

104 Farm Animals:

  • 16 Sheep
  • 8 Goats
  • 4 Donkeys
  • 4 Horses
  • 4 Calves
  • 8 Cows
  • 20 Chickens
  • 24 Geese
  • 4 Piglets
  • 4 Sows
  • 4 Pigs
  • 4 Lambs
The livestock animals of the Dark Ages and Medieval periods looked quite different to the breeds we have today which have constantly been tampered with to create animals that provide higher yields of meat and milk for farmers. So we had to do quite bit of research into what animals were available in the 8th to 12th centuries and what are the closest references we have available.

The sheep breed we chose is the Jacobs sheep. It was introduced to Britain by the Romans. It is a small breed only coming up to the knees on a human. But it was a hardy animal which was well suited to the wet Western European climate. We have some females a lamb and also a ram to keep the sheep happy!

The Goat breed is an Old English primitive goat and date back to around 3000BC. It is a small breed but very hardy and suited to cold and rough environments and has spectacular horns.

For the Horse we chose a Breton horse breed. Very much akin to the English shire horse in being bulky and full of muscle and very suited to agricultural work.

For Cows we went back to the Highland cow for reference which is a close relative of early domesticated cattle. It is short but stocky and very hardy for harsh winters and produces good milk and meat. We created a little family with a Cow, Bull and little lowing calf.

Lastly we have the pigs. These were a bit tricky to research. Medieval pigs tended to be more closely related to the wild Boar and had longer snouts, longer legs and were hairier. Thankfully we found a farm that is retro breeding pigs back towards the Boar to create a more Medieval and Iron Age breed. These were ideal for reference and we created a Sow, Boar and piglet family.



All the best,


ThunderMouser