Fire/Support - Gloomhaven Tinkerer Guide

Note: the Tinkerer's summons are based on some of Wyrd's old Arcanist models.

I've learned, over the years, that I very often gravitate towards generalists that neither excel at one thing nor do they ever really lack a tool.

These classes and characters tend to be devalued, specifically because they're not very straightforward: They're not tough enough to be the tank; they're not strong enough to be a glass cannon; in this case, the Tinkerer doesn't even have enough support to be dedicated support.

In short, they're tricky and don't tend to be very spectacular, and are often even moderately flawed in their design, since even the designers need to go in without such an obvious direction and that can mean a class doesn't run well, or doesn't run well within the intended role. But, I find them immensely rewarding to play once I understand them, so I thought I'd share some thoughts on Gloomhaven's least-loved class.*

Death From Above - Sisters of Battle Canoness Conversion

I think this severe lady's one of my best 40k conversions.

Workin' in a Coal Mine... - Mei Feng & kang

Going with a more industrial/down-to-earth look for this pair...

When Push Comes to Shove, You Gotta' Do What you Love - (Injun) Joss

Joss just looks so happy about his job.

"... Mein Herr" - Malifaux Showgirls crew (with update)

This set's just got a lot of charm- one of my favorites from the second set of Malifaux releases.

The Face of Revolution - Kang Sketch

I really like Kang's concept, but felt that his pose didn't really convey his character.

...All the Live-Long Day - Rail Crew

I really enjoyed the variety in these models' gear, despite their somewhat static poses.

Industrial Revolution - Mei Feng Tactics

In keeping with aggressive pose, Mei Feng is a powerhouse and anchor of her crew, which I quite enjoy, as I tend towards support commanders, so I'm very much in to the idea of a strong commander who can still run support a little.

She's got a bit of an odd character because, while she's a bouncing death ball and has some useful defensive support, it's her Henchman, Kang, who brings more of the power and offensive support to the crew.

Clobberin' Time - Malifaux Rail Golem

I have a bad habit of deciding big models aren't big enough.

Poser! - Mei Feng (and Emberling)

What started as a way of trying to figure out how a debris/base made sense has turned into one of my favorite projects, and my next tactics focus:

Workin' in a Soul Mine - Arcanist Constructs and Mei Feng WIP

The rugged construct look is probably my favorite aesthetic in the Arcanists.

"I Refuse to Appear on Television, Except on Television" Rasputina crew, again

In the same trend as my recent Sonna crew, this is the third iteration of my Rasputina crew.

...And I'm just listening to cold wind whistling - Rasputina Crew, revised

Still my favorite Rasputina sculpt, from back before Wyrd had a game.

Some time ago, I posted Rasputina's crew, yet, I'm posting it again. What gives?

Honoring your promises: how companies react to mistakes.

Originally, this wasn't going to have anything to do with my own work, and just be a short little article about company policies, but, as luck would have it, this synched up nicely.

The Fires of Industry - Malifaux Arcanist Constructs, part 2

I really do enjoy puns that go the extra mile and are double puns, and Kaeris's mechanical wings and penchant for fire do just that.

The Fires of Industry - Malifaux Arcanist Constructs

'nuff said.

Toys in the Attic, Puppet Wars collection, 2 of 5, Arcanists and Resurrectionists

After quite a break, an update on my Puppet Wars collection...

I'm not Sleeping, Cold Wind Blowing…

I was  going to post this after finishing a few more Arcanist pieces, but I've been entrenched in painting Resurrectionists and Guild recently (the factions my wife and I are playing, respectively), so Rasputina is sadly not getting any love.

Here's the beginnings of her rag-tag cult.