Podcast recommendations

I've listened to 2 podscasts - the PVP + PA podcast over at WotC, and the Expedition to the Ancient Academy podcast.  The PVP/PA/WW podcasts were all very enjoyable, and were probably the best introduction to 4e outside of actually playing myself. As you'd expect the sound quality was consistently pretty good, and everyone playing was clearly having a good time.

Expedition to the Ancient Academy lacked a little something in sound quality, but was a nice old school listen.  Having the map that the adventure was happening in helped too.

Unfortunately that's the only experience I've got with actual play podcasts.  What are your favorite podcasts?  Recommend me something!

Vote for me! Or not...

Over at Geek Orthodox, Reis is having a Kröd Mändoon give-away Köntest.  Entrants had to send in a re-imagined title, and the winner as chosen by a poll on his site wins the DVD.  My entry was Dorath Ümlat and the Empty Tomb of Ülysses S Grant.  I'd love it if you went over and voted for who you think should win *cough*me*cough* this most awesome prize!  


Did I mention that today is my birthday?  :-)

Tiki Golem

The tropical grove was ringed by torches that burned around its perimeter.  The lizardman champion who lead the raiding group let his gaze sweep the clearing.  A vine covered stone ruin sat quietly, watched over by a carved wooden figure stained in garish colors.   With a flick of his tail, the champion ordered his pack into the ruins to reclaim what was rightfully theirs.  The fastest two of his pack slipped past the statue and were entering the doorway to the ruin when a torch flared.  As quick as a flash the statue lashed out with it's shark teeth edged club striking down one of his finest warriors in a single blow. 

Tiki Golem

(Rules Cyclopedia)

Armour Class: 3

Hit Dice: 6* (L)

Move: 120' (40')

Attacks: 1 sword

Damage: 2d8

No. Appearing: 0 (1)

Save As: F5

Morale: 12

Treasure Type:  nil (special)

Alignment: Neutral

XP Value: 500

This wooden construct is stands approximately 8 feet tall and is colored with magical stains.  They move stiffly, with a penalty of -1 on initiative rolls. They are immune to all cold-based attacks and all missile fire, including magic missile spells.  While Tiki almost never have treasure of their own, they are most often set to guard sacred places where treasure often resides.

Tiki Golem

(m20)

AC: 18

HD: 6d12

HP: 40

Initiative: -1

2 Sword +7 (2d8), construct, magic immunity, DR 10/+1, immunity to cold & piercing weapons

Free Paper Minis

I thought I'd boost the signal on this.  One Monk Miniatures are now free.  All of them. 

Need some kobolds?

 How about some demons?

Tons of other stuff, including some sci-fi figures.  All free. Just print and play. 

Build me an army worthy of.... Gondor?

Going though my miniature collection last night, I realized that I probably don't have enough Isengard to fill 1,000 points.  If I managed to get all my warg riders painted (another dozen or so) I'd still be short by about 200 points, and that's using 3 characters and a captain. 

Seeing as I don't have time to time to paint a dozen warg riders plus an additional 200 points that I don't have, I need another option. 

The other force that I have a lot of figures for is Gondor.  I've got 16 knights, including a standard bearer, warriors, rangers, and characters.  I'm still about 100 points short, and I need to paint a couple more ranger and knights, but it's a lot less than the warg riders!  If I add Boromir, or a captain and standard bearer I'll be able to fill up my points pretty easily.  The captain and standard bearer would add a solid boost to the warriors.  Boromir on the other hand would be a monster, and a major boost to the knights, especially with his banner.  Considering that Boromir would be 230 points, he'd probably be the last thing added to my force. 

Captain of Minas Tirith

Megadungeon Map

I think I need to find/invest in some colored pencils.  I had to tweak the picture some to make everything visible.  Especially the area in the middle.  I think this area is mostly under the previous map I showed. 

Lord of the Rings SBG Escilation League

I'm going to expand the focus of my blog to cover my other hobby - miniature wargames.  Mostly I focus on the hobby aspect of things, but the local GW shop is starting a 5 week Lord of the Rings escalation league, starting at 250 points, and going up by 250 points per week, until the last week when it switches to a 500 point War of the Ring game. 

Now my goal is to not have to buy anything, which should be doable considering my collection.  I'd love to do Rohan, but they really aren't the most competitive force, and I'd like to at least be competitive with my list, since my dice fail me so often.  So I've decided to do Isengard.  My initial list will include a mix of Uruk scouts and warg riders.  I'll be bringing my camera, so you can all look forward to some game recaps.