Randy Gregory II

It’s been over a month since I was first introduced to Battletech via the Beginner’s Box, and since then, I’ve spent more time painting Battletech models than actually playing, so sitting down to write this review, I was worried. In that review, I called out a distinct

True Metallic Metal painting, or TMM as it’s commonly known, has always eluded me. Ever since I started painting in 2015, I think I was always intimidated by paint with reflective properties in it, and for the most part, I avoided it, unless I was painting a sword or

I own 23 cookbooks. The majority of the cookbooks I own are devoted to different techniques, cultural stylings, particular dishes, and have a wide range of skillsets within. Some of them are great, some of them are not so great, and at least two of them are probably better off

The year was 1996. I don’t know where I bought my copy of Mechwarrior 2, but I remember how I felt looking at the box. Flames, a Timber Wolf mech, and the iconic Battletech logo…I felt like I was about to step into a new world of gaming.

Powergaming, the act of optimizing a tabletop RPG character that maximizes benefits with little risk, is a controversial subject in the tabletop world. The phrase “min-maxer” comes to mind, along with deep discussions about exploits, bending the rules of the game, taking away opportunities from new players, and the ethics

Dungeons and Dragons Frameworks miniatures are designed with the experienced hobbyist in mind, allowing for a variety of positions, accessories, and even expressions. Frameworks first launched in April of 2022, and with a new wave hitting stores in June of 2023, it’s worthwhile taking a deep dive into the

When the pandemic first started, something that really got to me was my pile of party games sitting on the shelf, collecting dust. Great memories of Secret Hitler, the reaction to the big black box of CAH, Telestrations, even those old Trivial Pursuits & Apples to Apples copies…I felt

I’m a sucker for a set of polyhedral dice, so when I saw Dice Conquest show up in the review inbox, I had to give it a shot. The artwork, setup, and expandability make this an easy replay experience. For 1 to 4 players, Dice Conquest is a dice