A Drunken Interview and OffTopical Podcast

I forgot about this video.

This is me and Goatboy from Feast of Blades circa 2011.  Yes, we've consumed a number of adult beverages.  I'm an adult I am.

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I guess the trick is seeing how far you can get.  I imagine it's like a Tootsie Roll Pop; you'll bite it before you make it to the juicy center.

(I know, that's just bad.)

As an aside, OffTopical Podcast is going strong.  We're about to record Episode 50, so check it out if you've a mind.  Be warned, OffTopical is an explicit podcast.  It uses potty words.  If you don't like the blend of topical conversation and sketch humor...

...you're not alone.  My own sister thinks we crossed a line when a NeoCon shot Kermie the Frog.

And that was way back in Episode 18.  Anyway, it's iTunes keyword OffTopical, and part of the 76th Street Podcast Network.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/offtopical-podcast/id458983286

You've been warned.

For a more hobby-related podcast, check out Forge the Narrative.  I haven't listened, but I intend to.  Okay, I'm going to listen!  These are some great dudes who know their game - give them a listen.

For No Apparent Reason: The Video Edition

Video: Terrain as Per the Book in a 2K Game

The Mighty Mighty Carlos and I played a game last week at 2K; me with Sisters and allied Eldar and he with double Bastions and Imperial Fists.

My 2K Sisters has four squads of Sisters of Battle, four Exorcists, Jacobus with Crusaders and Assassins, Celestine, a Farseer (for psychic defense and jankiness), Pathfinders, and a Fortification with a Quad Gun.

What Happens at Adepticon...

...should stay at Adepticon!

This is one of my favorite clips from Adepticon.  I'm working on the editing before uploading it to the public at large, but you'll appreciate it nonetheless.

Rated PG-13

Following that tidbit - and Mike was a good sport to go along with that gag (heh!), here's a brief video from the Church of Kelly.  It's banned in 50 countries and 32 systems, from what I understand...

GW Video: 145? (No idea!)

Okay, so this video was released on GW's What's New Today blog...  and frankly I have no idea what the *SELF-EDIT* it means.  Take a gander:

Any ideas?  Anyone?

Saw: Saw Studios (Custom Terrain Builder)

The Fabricator General

I'm starting to feel darn right rested.

The last few weeks since Feast has been insanely busy, so after a few abortive attempts I didn't bother trying to post.  It's been my longest Blogger vacation since I began this mad journey Oh, Those Many Moons Ago.

Heck, I've even got material in the pocket!  But I wanted to bring you this, first.  You may have seen it in last week's Terrible Tuesday article on Bell.

It's educational it is!  And worth the investment in time.  You'll learn something.

Greenman Designs Inc

I've been... exhausted.

Between Feast of Blades and taking my wife to see To Kill a Mockingbird at the Wylie last Tuesday, then fitting in five days of work in two...

...I've been exhausted.  Have no fear, I'll get caught up.  There's a lot to say!  'Till then, here's a repost of my video, my (very late) contribution to Bell this week.



sales@gdesignsinc.com for ordering info!  His website is in development.

Hard Boys 2011 Aftermath Video... Sadness Doughnuts!

"Taking a break from all your worries, sure could help a lot..!"

The Rapture is Taking Hippies

Uh, oh. The Rapture is taking the hippies first...

Yea, that one went to justice right on my lawn. I'm afraid to touch it, so it'll have to stay. Me and the OffTopical Crew are heading to ComicCon Dallas today, so I don't have time to deal with the End of the World As I Know It.

Adepticon Interview: The Independent Characters

Well, really only one of the above.  My interview is with Karl (it is with a 'k' right?) prior to the Championship Rounds of the 40K tournament.

Basically, this shows off the rig these dudes used to capture the finals in all its ugly glory!



(NOTE:  This is something of a preview, as this will ultimately end up on Bell.)

Adepticon Road Trip

For those of you who haven't seen it on Bell yet...

Keep the kids away from this one.

I guess I'll drop some photos...

40K Video: Eldar Vs Blood Angels

Here's another Battle Report between me and the Mighty Mighty Carlos. Keep in mind, the purpose of these games is to test Carlos' Blood Angels builds. As of this posting, we've played Game III, where I took him on with the forces of the Chaos Space Marines!



Yea, I'm aware it says 'Daemons' on the YouTube video - that's what I'm used to typing, I guess...

Turdlets of Random 40K Wisdom, Part 1

From Strictly Average: The Blog

In an attempt to improve upon a New Media offering, our hero takes the first steps in developing a new form of video blogging.

You'll no doubt hate it.

Featured here are the Mighty Mighty Carlos and Brent himself, lifted from various videos and interpreted by Elle-drag, the infamously and not-really-that-famous Slanneshi-themed Farseer and obvious Eldrad ripoff.

Enjoy or Not, your option.

Real Life Hits Japan

I was up this morning at 4:00am Central Time, feeling sorry for myself because my bad leg was hurting.



That's just a crap-ton of perspective right there.

I ran across this and watched it like a dream; at some point it sunk in that this was happening right now.  I turned on Fox News...

"...right-of-center ideologues but more personally palatable usually than the left-of-center ideologues on the other channels," he says, aware of the irony as he posts an Aljazeera video.  (I read everything; can't trust just one source.)

I got the following information:  7th worst in history, 8.9 shock.  The tsunami will affect 20 countries and people are being woken in the middle of the night and told to run.  Hundreds of aftershocks; 40 alone greater than 5.0.

There are fires burning atop these great inland waves, just sweeping along.  Unfortunately very real life.

Strictly Average is a hobby blog, and in my mind a hobby is for fun, for relaxing.  I don't spend bandwidth on the real - people get plenty of that already.

This is an obvious exception.  Hawaii at 3am, California at 10am.

I guess there's not much more to say.

Daemons Vs Blood Angels, 2500pts

EDIT:  It was pointed out to me via YouTube that one can't choose to reroll the Descent rule if it passes, which Carlos was trying to do.   I checked the wording and it's clear: you can only reroll failed attempts.

I'll pass that on to the Mighty Mighty Carlos.  Now back to the regularly scheduled program...

Video Battle Report: The One That Got Away From Me

What can I say?  This is the video that took on a life of its own - I didn't even bother to edit it, that's how unworkable it is!

It's funny though, and the game is good.  Just don't watch if you prefer your words rated PG; while the adult language isn't used that much, you've been warned.

Oh, and Da Warboss?  Sorry in advance - I'm not sure why the Professor decided to poke fun at you.  Over and over and over...

Video Battle Report: Chaos Vs Imperium Team Game

The only 40K I've been playing in the last month has been in preparation for a team tournament at the Comic Asylum.  Here's Game III, where Big Whit and I test our new ideas against the Mighty Mighty Carlos and the Professor.

I actually have reservations about showing this video with the tournament only a week or so away; I know at least a few dudes who'll compete read this blog... but I'm a slave to the Blogosphere.  What can I say?

So it's Daemons and Chaos Space Marines Vs Blood Angels and Flesh Tearers... and be warned, there's *SELF-EDIT* involved.

Video Battle Report: Team Game Practice

It's been awhile since I've dropped a video battle report on an unsuspecting audience.  We're practicing for a team tournament at the Comic Asylum, a new favorite venue in the Metroplex after the last trip Whit and I made.  Anyway, it's me and Big Whit Vs the Mighty Mighty Carlos and the Professor.



The Professor made my job difficult, no doubt... he was extra chatty and constantly interrupted the video.  Some of you will find it funny and some of you annoying.  You've been warned. :)

Video: Daemons Vs Space Wolves

Well, I'm leaving for Da Boyz tomorrow (Friday), so wish me luck. I'm taking the laptop and camera, so tune in for updates. Until then, here's the last test game...