Rules Break Down: Dropzone Commander Part 2

Hello everyone! Today I will be finishing the rules for Hawk Wargames, Dropzone Commander.  First, I am going to cover the different types of fliers. Finally I will go over Close Quarter Battle rule. So still back and grab some popcorn.

Starter Box Battles: Dropzone Commander Starter Box

Starter Box Battles is a series of battle reports where we try to showcase either the starter box of a game, or a game played using only two basic faction boxes.  Today's Starter Box Battles is The Second Class Elitist versus Ali Alcatraz in Dropzone Commander.

It's Contest Time! Choose your Favorite Campaign!

Hello everyone!  The writers of LXG all got together last night, and because we can't come up with a convincing idea, we're turning it into a contest.  Help us choose what to play, and maybe win some models while you're doing it!

Holiday Savings- Your online discount shopping guide

 Welcome to the Holiday Season! For most of us, that means eating too much, seeing family and old friends, and watching football. Those are for other blogs! We're going to look at the commercial benefits this holiday season can being to your Hobby!

Now, there's bound to be more added in, and I'm just going to keep updating this article as I find more, so be sure to check back regularly.  However,  here's the list of over a dozen I've uncovered,  in alphabetical order- and it even has a couple representatives on both sides of the pond!

Rules Break Down: Dropzone Commander Part 1

Hello everyone! Today I will be going over the rules for Hawk Wargames, Dropzone Commander. I am going to do this in two parts. First, I am going to cover Movement and shooting. in part Two I am going to cover Fliers and other rules that make this game special. I am going to do this by showing you things that similar while highlighting the thing that make this game special. So sit right back and hear a tale...

Honey, I shrank my hobby!

So, if you've been looking around, you've noticed that there's a large movement in Wargaming these days away from the "standard" of 28mm (heroic) figures.  While some are getting larger and going into 32mm pieces, there's a growing hardcore support for smaller scales- 10mm and 15mm are becoming the rage.  Let's look at some of the reasons why.

Attack of the Unpainted Minis: A Dropzone Commander Battle Report. (700pts, UCM/Shaltari)

So, we generally have a rule against playing with unpainted models.  However, we've been so impressed with the Dropzone Commander models we just couldn't wait.  That, and Merek has been doing such a stellar job of getting stuff painted, that since he was over and I have a camera to test out, we figured it was time to make something happen!

Post GenCon: I'm human again...

I had all kinds of plans of writing about my time a GenCon 2013 when I got home last week.  Then I promptly came down with my 4th respiratory infection this year (YAY!).  So this is a little later then I wanted.  First off GenCon was amazing this year.  Last year was my first time, and I didn't realize until this year how much I didn't do last year.  I imagine there are tons of things I didn't do this year as well.

The Sunday News: It's here at last...

This week's Sunday News is full of some really cool stuff.  I hope you find it as much fun to read as it was to research.  So without further ado:

Dropping into Dropzone Commander

     So, due in part to games I'm playtesting, in part to the amount of interest we've been getting here on the subject, and in part to B97's continued nagging that I don't beat him in enough different games, I picked up the Dropzone Commander terrain kit and a UCM blister.  Oh boy...

The Sunday News: and we're not even home...

Look at this, LXG goes on holiday and the Sunday News still goes up.  Ok it might have something to do with having to finish it Thursday, but still you gotta admit, it's kinda impressive.  There's a bunch in this edition, even with it being done 3 days ahead of time.  And in what seems to be a trend, there is another announcement at the end.

Dropped Prices on Dropzone Commander!

So, you want an excuse to go and buy some Dropzone Commander?  Need a little push to get a buddy into the game?  How about discounted prices from two of the web's best retailers!

The Sunday News... It's on Sunday and everything.

See I can get this thing done on time.

Sunday News... on Monday. (I know, I know)

Ok this is late again, but spending all of 4 hours home on Sunday made it hard to get this down.  There are some major things in this week's Sunday news though, so I couldn't forgo it.  One of the games we talk about released four new units and won an award.  Over 1.5 million dollars went to two of the games we were watching and supporting.  We've made some arrangements to add some new contributors for one of those games.  Finally, a major announcement about one of our own... and without further ado:

On Monday, I know.

Dropzone Commander News: Seems there was something to look forward to...

Today HawkWargames released their latest Newsletter, number 19 to be exact.  After the quote from Hawk Simon on the forums to look forward to it, I was intrigued to see what was in it.  Well it has arrived and I agree with Simon, it was worth waiting for, so let's break this thing down.

Odds and Ends from Dropzone Commander

There have been a number of threads on the DzC forums that have gotten attention from Hawk Wargames, and I think anyone interested in this game should know about them.

Tablescapes makes a Run for the Temple!

     No, Secret Weapon is not involved in a new Indian Jones movie. (Which is a shame, because the sets would most definitely look better!)  What we have is a ruined temple, a ticking clock, and some fantastic artists renders. Come take a look before it's too late!

Tablescapes just keep "rolling" along, passes 200K

Secret Weapon's modular table Kickstarter, Tablescapes, has passed the 200k mark.  What does that mean?  Well it means that the latest themed board has been unlocked and it's the first one that is truly setting neutral.  But there is more, so read on for the details.

Lack of Specialists got ya down?

    Upset that a mega-corporation is killing off your favorite micro-games?  We'd like to offer you some in-print alternatives, from companies who will actually appreciate your business.

Paint your Stuff- For Prizes!!! No, Seriously!!! Yes, YOU!!!

     If you're like most hobbyists, nothing short of electric shock therapy can get you to finish your painting projects.  Well, rather than punishment, what if you had a chance to win free hobby swag just for painting a few models a month?  Impossible you say?  I thought so too.  Fortunately for us all, Phil Millar didn't.