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Hello there, Jim (see? better than Mr. Graham!), I will bring the 3rd and 4th terrain boards to Dark Tower Games before the end of Saturday, November 15th. I am scheduled to work extra shift time from the 17th through the 21st so I gotta bring 'em early. Hope this is okay... they'll just be there extra early for ya! I'm probably gonna just leave 3 of the tables at DTG if they'll have them and transport 1 back to home for our game room. If you need help with a truck for the plywood run, I have a Chevy S10 4x4 that I'm happy to loan out. It's insured, you just need a valid license. Or if it's between the 13th and the 15th I can do it for ya since I'm on days off. Holler! Stay safe, don

nathonicus, I would love to but I normally don't do "me stuff" on departmental time. Swinging by the shop and saying "hi" and making sure all is well is one thing, a meeting is another. huggies01 I love that idea!

Hello there, Voted for the first option. Again, being new to Dark Tower Games and the gaming scene as of late, I'm looking for a club of folks that like to game, etc. But not having the history with the other club members, the amount of time to game (heck, 3 games in 3 years can be viewed by some as "not often!" ha ha), etc. I totally understand that I'm not the most active. But it's still nice to feel included, which is both as much my perspective as the club members'. So if I show up to game, I like to know that folks are welcoming and have no issues with it rather than the attitude of "we've been here in the trenches, slogging it out... who the heck are you?" *** DISCLAIMER: That is not what has ever occurred, it's just an illustration *** The forums I view separately than the club itself... which again may be part of the problem with regards to my lack of clarity! ha ha Stay safe, don

Hello there, I voted for the third option. Not having the back history with you folks (and thus none of the perspective or whatnot), I feel that if you're going to be a club then just getting down some basic stuff would be a good thing. Roles/responsibilities that are clearly delineated are good, too. Now, this doesn't mean a huge amount of extra effort has to go into things... you can have professional-level service from what is pretty basic involvement. SWAT is a great example: there's a guy on the team that handles the explosive breaching cadre. He's the pro from Dover on that topic and is expected to have that stuff nailed down with regards to laws, L&I inspections, applications, information, training, etc. And he provides that service to the team, making the team stronger. But he doesn't have anything to do with the medic stuff and rightly so, his plate's already full. So someone else picks up the slack there. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities make the team stronger. Stay safe, don

The 18th is a work shift for me, drat!

Hello there, Just please post when the next meeting is and if others can attend, as I would like to if schedule allows. Stay safe, don

Fall / winter is here and thus I'm no longer outside as much. Time for some painting... Eldar warlocks

Wifey poo just rolled an Oracle... she wanted someone to be able to swing a sword now and then.

@WarlordGhrom Thank you very much for your recommendation... I've looked into getting the Eisenhorn and Ravenor trilogies based upon what you and a couple others told me. Thanks again!

Hello there, I just read "Scars" from the Horus Heresy series... I think it's like the 28th book for me in that series. I enjoyed it; then again, I've enjoyed all of the series. Nice to get some familiarity with the White Scars chapter and I love how the Primarchs, even as powerful as they are, are rendered to very recognizable human figures that have a yearning for purpose, or jealousy, or don't want to be alone, etc. Looking to get the Eisenhorn trilogy to have something to read until the next Horus Heresy mass market paperback book comes out. Stay safe, don

Hello there, Maybe a different perspective on the topic, so please no one take it other than that. I think it's helpful to (a) newer players and (b) those interested in playing to delineate the fact that the Warhamsters are a separate gaming club that happens to game one night a week at Dark Tower Games, rather than the Warhamsters being somehow tied in with Dark Tower Games. I know that I'm not the most active person with regards to gaming and I sincerely apologize for not seeking enlightenment or to get better information; however I think some folks *might* be under the impression that the Warhamsters dictate a lot of the gaming that goes on at Dark Tower Games. Which isn't the case, right? If folks know that the Warhamsters are a separate entity that utilizes Dark Tower Games for a game night, then they can look at it as such. And this *might* get folks to understand better that the Warhamsters can do things their way on their nights to their liking, if that makes sense... and because they're a separate club then no one who is not part of that club can really get off-kilter about that club's decisions. Re-reading some of the other posts and knowing my lack of knowledge on the subject, I think that folks blurred lines between what the Warhamsters club truly is and what Dark Tower Games' game room is. If that makes sense. Thus, knowing my lack of knowledge might better explain some of my posts. OVERLY-SIMPLISTIC EXAMPLE: "Hey Don, the Warhamsters are gonna game on Tuesday nights at Dark Tower Games. The club has decided that folks will wear funny hats and speak in Latin." If Don is not a member of the Warhamsters, he understands that this was decided by your club and thus, it flies. If Don is a member of the Warhamsters, he got to vote and be included in club decisions and thus had some ownership in the decision-making and such. But it's clear. And if Don isn't into the Warhamsters gaming scene, he plays on a different night or utilizes an unused table or whatever. (back to post, example over) From another perspective my hope is that the Warhamsters' members can also see it from an outsider's point of view. You guys are very welcoming to folks gaming with you and are personable... but at the same time are pretty "exclusive" (for lack of a better word). Which, now that I can clearly see that you are a separate entity, makes total sense. But from an outsider's point of view, it may seem kinda daunting to join the club. Like, do I just play a lot and am now a member? Or do I play a lot and road trip and gain experience with you guys and am then a member? Am I a member because I can post on the forums? Are there expectations? Etc. etc. Folks might wanna be a member of the exclusive club very badly... but do they know how to be? Sorry if this post is goofy or unclear. And I cannot apologize enough for not getting all this information before and being less ignorant about your club and such. But at least I'm making an effort now! Stay safe, don P.S. Always down for helping in any way I can. Seriously. You all have been super nice to me, understanding of my job and schedule and taking me for what I am (a casual gamer that is doing his best with what he has).

Hello there, My son puts his Space Wolves on snow bases. We use white sand from Michaels, the sparkly kind. It's like $ 3.00 for a huge bag. Glue goes down on the base, dip the mini and it's so far been very durable, looks snowy AND has lil' icy nuggets in it, covers well and catches light in neat ways. Stay safe, don

Hello there, shipped it off today; PM'd you with details. stay safe, don

Hello there, Secret Weapon is releasing their Tablescape Tiles modular board systems on 11-03. Looks like a pretty cool thing, way more customizable than the Realm of Battle boards by Citadel: http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=125 Comparable pricing looks like, too... $ 250 or so for a 4' x 6' board. Stay safe, don

Hello there and welcome back! If you ever wanna just test-drive orks and thus not have to dump money to see if certain units / mobs / whatnot work out, let me know if you wanna borrow any of the models I have up on my shelf. Due to work and life I don't game very much but have loaned out models for others to test drive in order to help them out. Just let me know, happy to help! Stay safe, don

how much PayPal?

Hello there, Obviously my two cents (which after the exchange rate due to hardly ever being able to play is more like one cent of one cent): 1. DTG wants people in that gaming room. It shows off their products being used and puts potential customers in the store. An active gaming room means potential dollars for the business. Thus, a very strong relationship exists between DTG and the gaming community. 2. You guys/gals play a LOT of different games. Wasn't there one about camels brought up not too long ago? I mean... games with CAMELS! That's gaming diversity right there! 3. Maybe have a gaming calendar? Dedicated days can have half or so of the gaming area dedicated to that game that night, with a few tables left for pick up games for different games. For example, Thursdays are dedicated Warhammer Fantasy nights... half of the tables (or whatever) are dedicated for fantasy players to schedule games, drop in, whatever. And if someone wants to pop in and play the aforementioned epic saga pertaining to camels, then there's available space. Xwing can take Wednesdays, etc. etc. This way the gaming diversity is highlighted, pop-in or pickup games can occur and the game room is used a ton. Which is what both the local gaming scene wants and DTG wants. 4. Conspicous posting of a well-designed, nicely printed flyer/poster highlighting the local gaming club along with such a schedule can occur and this simultaneously notifies potential new gamers when they should come in to check out their game in action as well as advertising that there is in fact a healthy, diverse gaming community in Bellingham. BELLINGHAM WARHAMSTERS, your local gaming club, is active at DARK TOWER GAMES! (Insert something to make folks feel welcome, to get them excited to play, to want them to get involved! "Come in and check out the games in action, play games in the local scene, etc. etc.") MONDAYS are Fantasy days! (description of warhammer fantasy in a fun way) TUESDAYS are 40k days! Grimdark description to get folks pumped WEDNESDAYS are Xwing days! Come pew pew THURSDAYS? We have friggin' camels! 'nuff said! FRIDAYS... you get the point And then add a blurb that space is also reserved for open gaming (bring what'cha want, there's space to play it!) Folks can get jazzed, check out stuff, know when "their" game is gonna be showcased, etc. Folks that play one game know what day of the week they can most likely find a game going and be able to plan accordingly. Folks that play lots of games don't have to sacrifice games because there are also open tables during each day of the week, along with different days of emphasis (i.e. I play X-wing on Thursdays and can play 40k on Tuesdays). They can get their gaming fix in and plan accordingly. Folks who live in the boonies that really prefer to schedule games due to various factors can schedule on any day due to the open tables... so if I can't make one of the current Tuesday game nights, I can hit up Fix for a game on a Thursday or whatever. Or I know that 40k days are Tuesdays. Either way, I can plan accordingly. I don't know a lot of folks that *don't* like even a wee bit of planning... I mean, bringing 3 different games just in case, driving in just in case, etc. can get to be a hassle. But if the gaming club and DTG can help with a little pre-planning by having a rough schedule, it might be way easier. This kind of strategic outlook can assist with growing the local gaming community without a ton of effort/pressure on the gamers to do it. DTG gets a more-utilized game room and thus more potential sales/repeat customers. All the games that you love to play can be highlighted on different days of the week. Etc. etc. But of course I might be totally missing the point and not know WTH I'm talking about. Just trying to help out and obviously would be willing to do whatever the club needs me to do to help out. Thanks for your time! Stay safe, don

On a side note, Mr. Graham I finished the 3rd Realm of Battle board and it's painted/flocked/bushed. Holler when you want it brought down to DTG. Flocking the fourth board this week and painting the lil' details.

The old HBO series "The Wire" is excellent if you like police dramas. Authentic in many of the smaller details.

A fight club? Totally down! ha ha

(mind you, I don't think it's a bad thing or a good thing... I just think with the city it might be a difficult thing)

I don't know what type of beer he's looking for but check out "retail licensing" for the Washington State Liquor Control Board to get an idea of how many types there are. He could go "snack bar" but there goes your hopes for taps and such... Snack Bar $ 125 To sell beer by the opened bottle or can (no taps permitted) for on-premises consumption only. The sale of beer cannot be the principal business conducted. Snack food such as peanuts, popcorn and chips must be available, and designated seating (a distinct area of the premises where alcohol may be sold, served or consumed) must be provided. Add-on Endorsement: Alcohol in Candy-must have combination Snack Bar/Grocery Store license. And if he goes "tavern" no one under 21 can go, which won't help the ol' Magic crowd. But then again, I dunno all the details.

Regarding the City of Bellingham: Liquor License ApplicationsIn order to sell alcoholic beverages at an eating or drinking establishment or at a special occasion within the City of Bellingham, a State liquor license is required. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) issues the license only after receiving input from the City, and each application is investigated individually. To apply for a license, see the Applicant FAQ's on the WSLCB website. The process typically requires 45 days from date of application (up to 60 days if applying in an Alcohol Impact Area). Following is a general outline of the process followed once a Liquor License application is received at the City of Bellingham: Review by Bellingham Police, Building Services, Finance and Fire Departments. Review includes checking business license and registration, background check, permitting, fire safety and occupancy. Review by Whatcom County Health Department Approval by the Mayor's Office following all other reviews and approvals. Application is returned to the WSLCB for issuance of license. If a department needs additional time to accomplish their investigation, the City is able to request a “commitment term” from the WSCLB that requires the applicant to fulfill outstanding obligations to the City of Bellingham before they are able to obtain approval for their liquor license. All investigations within the City happen concurrently with the WSCLB’s license review process. See Applicant FAQ's for more information on that process.

Hello there, I have a chaos defiler with autocannons and flail. Got it in a trade and it's already put together by whomever put it together. Primed black. Stay safe, don

Hello there, I am putting the LootCrate stuff in the DTG game room in a brown paper bag along with the list of folks' wishes. This will be done tomorrow (Tuesday) probably after noon, as I got called in to work for some stuff. Stay safe and enjoy, don