tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post186736271917133767..comments2024-03-28T12:39:04.081+00:00Comments on Vampifan's World of the Undead: Vampifan's Views 74 - Monthly Musings 49Vampifanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-35509822839925074432016-01-03T05:29:41.569+00:002016-01-03T05:29:41.569+00:00And the same to you too, Tito!And the same to you too, Tito!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-49799620404121886192016-01-02T23:57:12.540+00:002016-01-02T23:57:12.540+00:00Wow! Happy New Year, Bryan!Wow! Happy New Year, Bryan!Tito Pullohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472118660772745214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-52671075770493392422016-01-02T00:25:24.554+00:002016-01-02T00:25:24.554+00:00I very much appreciate your comments, Steve. it...I very much appreciate your comments, Steve. it's always a pleasure to hear from you. <br /><br />I love your resolution to concentrate more on blogging. If you can do more than three posts that will be quite an achievement. :-) Of course I'll promote your work on my blog. You certainly have enough material to draw upon with all the games you listed. I genuinely hope you do manage to accomplish this resolution. <br /><br />You've often said to me that i should concentrate on the games I already own and not keep buying new games. This is good advice and this time I'm heeding it. Yes, it most definitely is time to consolidate, dig in and play more of the games I already own.<br /><br />Happy New year, Steve.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-9345928348168521372016-01-01T19:58:53.096+00:002016-01-01T19:58:53.096+00:00A very Happy New Year Bryan, and to everyone who f...A very Happy New Year Bryan, and to everyone who frequents the Vampifan site.<br /><br />Wow, looks like I`m one of the very first to write anything here for 2016 woohooo!!!<br /><br />Not really relevant to anything (but sparked by something Bryan said earlier), so I`ll quickly mention it here.<br /><br />New Year`s resolutions: hmmmmm. Well a big one for me is the absolute and focussed decision once and for all to concentrate a heck of a lot more on my own Blogs and websites. If Bryan considers (at some later date) to post any links here, well, that's cool too :)) <br /><br />I really do have a lot planned, especially on line, but not all of it will be about undead. I have many historical and fantasy interests which do not always include booglies and undead hehe (namely, Pulp Era Gaming, Weird World War 1 & II, historical World War II, World War I, American War of Independence, Imagi-nation Pax Limpopo (Victorian-esque), historical Colonial Zulus (Roarke`s Drift), 18th century Naval wargaming (Hornblower etc) Star Wars rpg.... my main booglies and fantasy/undead interests are, Super Dungeon Explore, Zombicide, Black Plague, Dungeons and Dragons, Arkham Horror, Last Night on Earth, A Touch of Evil, Legends of Andor, Middle Earth TMG.... just to name a few of my favourites.<br /><br />Like Bryan, for me it is a time to consolidate, dig in, and start to play with what I have and stop buying more hehe.<br /><br />Happy New Year guys.<br /><br />Steve :)))Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-36928418152518205642016-01-01T10:39:03.250+00:002016-01-01T10:39:03.250+00:00Sounds good,Jez. I like the Zombies!!! game but I ...Sounds good,Jez. I like the Zombies!!! game but I didn't know about this new pack. Good find!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-76373073646752343352016-01-01T09:50:38.687+00:002016-01-01T09:50:38.687+00:00Dogs and wolves seem to be the most popular, altho...Dogs and wolves seem to be the most popular, although Twilight Creations appear to have released a "bag o'animals" for their Zombies!!! game, which includes zombie hyenas, lions, tigers, bears, gorillas and monkeys. Whilst they're smaller than 28mm, I might pick up a pack anyway, as you get 90 figures. Just got to find a reasonable online retailer.Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-63684776707773544502016-01-01T04:50:15.008+00:002016-01-01T04:50:15.008+00:00Wise words, Roger. Yes, The Others really intrigue...Wise words, Roger. Yes, The Others really intrigued me so much that I had to back it.<br />Peace and good health to you too. I wish you all the best for 2016.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-8592578991592147572016-01-01T01:03:32.436+00:002016-01-01T01:03:32.436+00:00Happy new year, Bryan, keep gaming hard and stay o...Happy new year, Bryan, keep gaming hard and stay out of those hospitals!<br />I'm cutting back on my KS too. I wanted to quit but the others really got my attention. Peace and good health to a great friend!<br />RogRogzombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032567416650048390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-34693840705212585782015-12-31T23:47:20.427+00:002015-12-31T23:47:20.427+00:00I certainly am well set up, Hugh. I do love ATZ an...I certainly am well set up, Hugh. I do love ATZ and I definitely want to get back to playing it. The new scenery from Battle Systems will make a huge difference to me and hopefully will get me back into my ATZ campaign.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-50046075467936294772015-12-31T19:25:22.745+00:002015-12-31T19:25:22.745+00:00Wow, you really are set up for several years ahead...Wow, you really are set up for several years ahead, aren't you :-) ?<br /><br />Another vote for more ATZ! I keep meaning to revitalise my own games of this...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-1434985835504141412015-12-31T16:11:41.736+00:002015-12-31T16:11:41.736+00:00Thanks, Bob. I like to keep busy and I'm so gl...Thanks, Bob. I like to keep busy and I'm so glad that I can spare so much time to my hobby activities - gaming, modelling and painting. All the best to you too.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-47815662064839290832015-12-31T12:40:21.626+00:002015-12-31T12:40:21.626+00:00Cor, I didn't realise that you had been so bus...Cor, I didn't realise that you had been so busy. Well done you. Keep it up. I loook forward to some more batreps. All the best pal.lrqanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317347167166315984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-18274130739954386562015-12-31T10:50:08.661+00:002015-12-31T10:50:08.661+00:00Many thanks for your kind words and continued supp...Many thanks for your kind words and continued support, Jez. I'm really having a lot of fun painting my Black Plague zombies and survivors.<br /><br />Very few firms sell zombie animal figures. Dogs seem to be the most popular zombie animal. As for chickens or turkeys, I know of no-one who makes them. The closest option I can suggest are the Murder of Crowz set for Zombicide, which I reviewed here - http://vampifansworldoftheundead.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/zombicide-murder-of-crowz.html<br />They are the only zombie birds that I know of.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-56109891953880758792015-12-31T08:33:28.440+00:002015-12-31T08:33:28.440+00:00Other than your unfortunate illness, it would seem...Other than your unfortunate illness, it would seem you've had a good year overall, Bryan. As a fan of the undead, I look forward to reading your posts and have been entertained and tempted in equal measure by them. Still working my way through your "back catalogue" though...<br />Sounds like 2016 will be of equal merit and I'm looking forward to seeing your painted Black Plague figures.<br />As an aside, being an expert on zombies, do you know of any manufacturers of zombie animals? I have a dastardly plan, for which I require a fair amount of zombie chickens or turkeys, but my Web-fu has failed me, so any help or suggestions would be appreciated.<br />All the best to you and your family.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />JezCarrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-8014757597246318792015-12-30T22:26:19.465+00:002015-12-30T22:26:19.465+00:00Thanks, Clint. Good wishes to you, too.Thanks, Clint. Good wishes to you, too.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-26309082253672210252015-12-30T22:24:58.444+00:002015-12-30T22:24:58.444+00:00Thanks for the kind words, Simon. I'm determin...Thanks for the kind words, Simon. I'm determined to kick my Kickstarter addiction in 2016. I really don't need any more games. Playing a game a week is a good score but given how many I own I would like to up my quota.<br />I wish you and your family all the best.<br />Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-2499246203282664622015-12-30T22:21:08.912+00:002015-12-30T22:21:08.912+00:00I really can't complain about 2015, Bob. It ha...I really can't complain about 2015, Bob. It has been a good year for me. It'll be quite a while before I get round to painting any new Chibis. Right now I'm concentrating on painting my Zombicide: Black Plague figures.<br />Best wishes to you and your family.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-63326467803169250992015-12-30T20:49:44.266+00:002015-12-30T20:49:44.266+00:00How about a small cup of water per blog comment? Y...How about a small cup of water per blog comment? You've had a very productive year and i've enjoyed seeing your SDE figures come to life with your brushwork. <br /><br />I know what you mean about kickstarters and buying figures. I need to be good for a few months and work my through some of these figures I've acrued in 2015. <br /><br />A game week is a fine score! Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-16250715585140458962015-12-30T20:06:33.498+00:002015-12-30T20:06:33.498+00:00Seems like you had a great hobby year Bryan! Lots ...Seems like you had a great hobby year Bryan! Lots to look forward to as well, looking forward to your thoughts on the Battle System's stuff. You've even had loads of the dreaded Chibis, a 100 should take you awhile.<br />Good luck with them and your resolutions Dude! Have a great New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-7104879096577146012015-12-30T18:54:47.923+00:002015-12-30T18:54:47.923+00:00Cheers, Andy. It's been a real pleasure gettin...Cheers, Andy. It's been a real pleasure getting to know you and I've thoroughly enjoyed your blog posts. ATZ is still a big favourite of mine and I'm hoping to get back to it when I receive my new urban terrain.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-85867962403688085202015-12-30T18:52:24.785+00:002015-12-30T18:52:24.785+00:00Many thanks, Steve. Your blog post on Shadows of B...Many thanks, Steve. Your blog post on Shadows of Brimstone definitely influenced my decision to buy this game.<br /><br />All the best for 2016.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-35721033609834693822015-12-30T17:27:34.430+00:002015-12-30T17:27:34.430+00:00Thanks for this year Bryan, your blog in particula...Thanks for this year Bryan, your blog in particular has been hugely influential on my own gaming - ATZ being the big one! A lot of the stuff you've been blogging about has been incorporated. So again thanks!! Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-14261691180652529712015-12-30T16:28:58.028+00:002015-12-30T16:28:58.028+00:00I hope you have a great year, your plans certainly...I hope you have a great year, your plans certainly seem very achievable! Hopefully there are not too many tempting kickstarters to derail you!<br /><br />I enjoyed playing the Shadows of Brimstone, and as you have said, Flying Frog does have top notch production values. I can't wait to see your review!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Nobody667https://www.blogger.com/profile/12619766374150489698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-24533051888936820962015-12-30T16:08:01.307+00:002015-12-30T16:08:01.307+00:00I wish you well for the year aheadI wish you well for the year aheadClinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-12985448576107970112015-12-30T12:31:55.253+00:002015-12-30T12:31:55.253+00:00To be perfectly honest, Simon, there is very littl...To be perfectly honest, Simon, there is very little to choose between the two as they are so similar and share many of the same rules. If I had to choose I'd pick Swamps of Death, simply because that's the set that contains the zombie figures.<br /><br />Aliens vs Zombies TPB has just been added to my Amazon Wish List, so many thanks for the heads up. Come on, Simon, ANYTHING has to better than the dire Vampirella vs Army of Darkness series! ;-)Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.com