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#TheSpoilsTCG – Part Two

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Jun 302010

Continued from … #TheSpoilsTCG – Part One

So, there I was, playing a new game that I thought I’d be able to get a handle on. And I lose….big. Now, with the hand I was dealt, I don’t know if anyone really could of done much better than what I accomplished. In any case, the cards didn’t go the way that I wanted them to. Now, with the big loss and the tournament about to close admissions, I had to decide if I really wanted to take a chance to embarrass myself in playing the game in front of unknown others. By playing a game that I had only heard about a few hours earlier. However, the winner of the tournament got an Xbox 360 Arcade. Not a bad prize to win. Plus, those that didn’t win the grand prize had a shot to get The Spoils cards and promos.

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#TheSpoilsTCG – Part One

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Jun 292010

This past Saturday at #Origins2010, I was introduced to the TCG The Spoils. I found it a refreshing new spin on card gaming. I’ll be comparing The Spoils to Magic: The Gathering often, but that’s because it’s the card game that I’m most familiar with. But before I talk about that, I’ll give you a quick tour of my card gaming background.

I first started playing these type of games back in 1994 with MTG. It was a new type of game for me and I was enthralled with it. This lasted until ’95/’96. I just didn’t have time and/or money to keep my addiction going.

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Game Demo’s from #Origins2010

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Jun 272010

Game Demo’s from #Origins2010

I spent an hour or so with John McBride, of Splintered Light Miniatures, learning how his skirmish system worked. He guided my friend and I through a scenario that showcased the tactical strategy you could employ using the minatures. Sadly, I couldn’t roll to save my life (or in this case my Badger Lord, and his Mole friends lives), and the Fox and his Rat Brigade controlled by my friend took out my little band of heroes.

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Another great day at #Origins2010

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Jun 252010

Another great day at #Origins2010

I had two great Art College Sessions today, with the artist from Wyvern’s Tale, on blending colors, and painting eyes on minatures. She’s been a great person to talk to about the mini’s this weekend, and does absolutely gorgeous work. I can’t wait to start putting her advice to work on my own projects, and hope to run into her again at GenCon later this summer!

I watched some demo’s being played with the Splintered Light minis, but unfortunately didn’t get a chance to sit in personally. There are war campaigns, and skirmish matches you can play with their mini’s now. I can’t wait to give those a try!

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