Update and Motivation

Just a quick update.

This is a tough time of year for me, so posting has taken a  back seat. This time of year is when I reevaluate my goals. Also, in Michigan USA there are some legislative challenges to the industry I am one of the leaders in and it is taking up much of my professional time.

This is also the time of year that I reflect on my deceased brother quite often, as he passed away in May. It was also this time of year that my life was permanently altered by my auto accident and I subsequently began weight training.

So you can visualize that there are links of this time of year which tie into this blog; my brother got me into 40K and my accident started me on my journey in weight lifting.

I have many life goals, 40k goals, and weight lifting goals and I will look to see what is appropriate to share on this blog. Expect to see some new content and changes soon when my times becomes more my own again.

Here is a young fellow, whom I have never met, but appears to be a very impressive and inspired young man and would share a link to his most recent accomplishment. He has a YouTube channel that is quite good.

Thanks for the read,

BDS

6th Edition: Gaming Aids Part III

 So, been on a bit of a gaming aid kick for some reason.

I made these in about an hour. The graphics are from a google search for free gaming aids.

Found something I liked then found some free skull art work.

 A $6 US bag of 48 bottle caps provided the next step.

Some White glue and varnish and BAM! 48 Game tokens ready to go.

I made 2 complete sets of Numbered counters with a Skull on reverse side...for hidden objectives, etc.

Then sets of use game and vehicle counters.

Here is a link to the artwork I used:

Skulls......Game Tokens.

Enjoy and thanks for the look,

BDS

Training 4.3.13 to 4.9.13

A quick training update. Looking forward to my heavy phase for next 2-3 weeks.

4.3.13 Front Squats and Shoulders  Body Weight 278lb

Warm Ups

Front Squats (with Safety Bar): 245lb x 8, 8; 295lb x6, 6, 5

Standing Overhead Press: 195lb x 5, 5, 5

Stiff Legg Dead Lift: 225lb x 12, 12, 12

Seated Overhead Press: 195lb x 9; 205lb x 6, 5

Machine Hack Squats: 3plates a side x 8, 8, 8; 3.5plates a side x 8

Single Leg Hamstring Curls: 130lb x8, 140lb x8, 150lb x8, 160lb x6

Leg Extensions: 70lb x 40, 40, 40

Reverse Curls: 65 x8, 85x8, 105 x 8

4.7.13

Ok, had a few days off to complete “Honey Do” and respond to work requirements. Back on track and ready to move into a 2-3 week heavy training mini-cycle.

4.7.13: Bench n Back: Body Weight 278lb

Warm Ups

Flat Bench: Bar x 10, 95 x 10, 135 x 10, 185 x 10, 225 x 10, 275 x10, 315 x 5, 345 x 4, 5, 3, 315 x8

Pendlay Rows: 225 x 10, 275 x 10, 315 x 10, 10, 10

Incline Bench:  225 x 10, 275 x 8, and 295 x 5

Curls: 125 x 6, 6, 6…Close Grip Bench: 295 x 6, 6, 6 (Supersets)

4.8.13: Cardio/AB + Whatever Day

Flat Bench: 225lb x 20, 20, 20…super set with pull ups, chins body weight only 20, 15, 15

…theory here was just to get a pump and work the muscle…these are not too hard anymore

8 Sets of 10 for Abs…two low leg pulls, two hanging leg pulls, 4 sets on inverted bench

Bent Over Rows: 225lb x 15, 15 (again just to get a pump and crack a sweat)

1.5 miles run/walk on treadmill

So the goal in this 2-3 week phase is to crank Bench to 345lb x 6-8 for 2-3 sets, squat either higher weight or higher reps, 195lb for 6-8 with overhead presses, and Deadlift 455lb for 4-6.

After my work out on 4.7.13 I have had some left shoulder pain. I believe from my heavy inclines, going to reduce weight or sub different exercise or alter the set up…I hate the gym incline, feels awkward.

I also realized time to start getting a spot when on the heavy sets, just so I can be sure to not rack the weight too early.

If this phase goes well, I may finally give 405lb bench a try.

Thanks for the read,

BDS

Gaming Aid Revised: SIDE A (Game Progression Check List) SIDE B (DEPLOYMENT GUIDE)

I have seen a some interest in my gaming aid since I have been carrying it around with me lately; locally and also got an email recently.

So I revised it. I removed the Chaos tables and included graphics of the three deployment options.

Side A has the pre-game progression on it; including end of game rolls, night fight etc.

Side B has three graphics on how to set up in the three deployments...key here being "Vanguard" which seems to stump more than a few...myself included initially.

Just click on pic below for the Google file. I printed mine with a color printer. Laminated it. Then I use it for a book mark in my small rule book...generally in the Psychic power section.

SIDE A:

BDS40K.blogspot.com 1.  Select Warlord a.        Done at army selection…not pre-game 2.    Determine Mission 3.    Determine Deployment Type 4.    Roll For Table Sides 5.    Place Fortifications a.    Player who won d6 table side roll places 1st 6.    Place Terrain (if applicable) 7.    Place Objectives a.    Player who won d6 table side roll places 1st Objective b.    No objectives within 6” of any table edge c.     No objectives in or on impassable terrain, buildings, or fortifications 8.    Roll for Warlord Traits 9.    Roll for Psyker Powers 10.  Roll For Night Fight (d6 roll of 4+) 11.  Roll for Choice of 1st Turn and 1st Deployment 12.  Player Deploys 13.  Second Player Deploys 14.  Roll for Infiltrators (if both players have infiltrators) 15.  Deploy Infiltrators 16.  Roll for scout moves (if both players have scouts) 17.  Make Scout Moves 18.  Turn over hidden objectives in “The Scouring” mission. 19.  Roll for Seize the Initiative 20.  Start of Movement Phase Rolls a.    (i.e. Blessing, Maledictions, Orders) 21.  At START of Turn 2 Roll for Reserves a.     Happens before start of movement phase rolls (i.e. Blessing, maledictions, orders) b.    Arrive on d6 roll of 3+ on turn 2 and 3 c.     Arrive automatically turn 4 d.    Cannot assault /use any abilities/special powers required to be on table at start of turn. e.     Roll for all units, then can choose which to deploy in any order f.     After deploying all reserve units begin normal movement phase (see #20) 22.  Roll for Night Fight Turn 5 if not activated pre-game a.    d6 roll of 4+ it is in effect rest of game b.    otherwise roll each turn till game end 23.  End of Turn 5 roll for game end a.    ends on d6 roll of 1 or 2 24.  End of Turn 6 roll for game end a.    ends on d6 roll 3 or less 25.    Game Ends automatically on Turn 7

SIDE B:

Contains the graphics for the Deployment Options. Which I can not seem to get to show on the blog; but you can readily obtain it from the Google Doc linked to the picture on the left.





Here are some finished shots side by side to the rule books for size reference:

Here you can see SIDE B on left in the bottom pic. These are laminated and ready to go. I made two. I have a 2000 point game set up today with a bud and he doesn't know it yet, but he is getting a BDS40K Game Aid.

Hope you find this helpful and thanks for the read,

BDS

Dark Angels w/Blood Angel Allies Tournament Report: 3.30.13

Dark Angels with Blood Angel allies take tournament win!

I attended a tournament on 3.30.13 at BC Comix in Fenton MI this past weekend. This was my first trip to BC Comix game store; despite the fact that I have been driving right past this stores’ highway exit en-route to a yet farther game store for over 2 years…derp!

First, let me say the store was a very pleasant surprise. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly, plenty of room for over 10 tables, and well organized.

The tournament was 1850 points and used the recently released Adepticon Championship rule set, though they did allow unpainted models to encourage players to attend.

I believe about 10 players showed up in total with a wide variety of armies:

DA/BA; BA, Tau, DA/IG, GK, GK/IG, CSM/CD, and others

This is the list I took:

·         Azrael

·         Mephiston

·         DA Libby on Bike,  Level 1

·         RW Command Squad, Apoth, Champ, Grenade Launcher, Banner of the Bountiful Bolter

·         3X RAS of #3 bikes w/1 melta

·         2X MMAB and 1HB AB

·         1 RAS of #3 bikes w/1 flamer

·         5 BA scouts with ML

·         3 Landspeeder Typhoons (HB and Cyclone) in a squadron

·         2 Whirlwinds

·         1 squad of 3 RW Knights with GL

Game 1:  Vs. GreyKnights. Capture and Control. Night Fight 1^st Turn. 5 Objectives. Dawn of War. I won first turn.

GK’s:

·         Term Libby

·         5 Termies, psybolt,psycannon

·         LR Crusader

·         2 x Dread Knights with shunt

·         Storm Raven

·         2 x GK squads with psyback, DH, psycannon

I outflanked the HBAB and scouted to opponents’ week side; I had placed my objectives in his deployment zone. He shunted both DredKnights as far forward as possible. I used grenades to lower their toughness then picked them both off. A MM shot immobilized the LR. Meph made a huge target as he moved to threaten the GK squads. Speed and maneuverability allowed me to focus most of my shooting on one unit at time until my opponent conceded round 3. Win DA/BA. 

Tournament used 3 for win, 1 for tie, 0 for loss. So, game one 3-0.

Game Two:  Vs. Chaos Marines, Big Guns never tire, 5 objectives, Diagonal deployment, Night fight 1^st turn. I won roll for first turn.

CSM List:

·         Abaddon

·         #3 terminator retinue

·         Lvl3 Sorceror

·         Tzeentch Deamon Herald with Prescience

·         9, yes 9, Obliterators, mark of Nurgle

·         3 5 man squads of CSM, 1 rhino

·         2 5 man squads of chosen

·         5 Nurgle spawn

·         3 Nurgling bases

My opponent infiltrated the nurgling bases a little too close and they went down to DA ability to scout and 1^st turn shooting, netting 1^st blood. He choose to DS Abby and retinue which I was happy about. I again used Meph as a distraction and GL to lower unit toughness and then overwhelm with shooting. I ended up taking it 3 objectives to 1. Jink saves are the boss! I came to realize here. DA/BA 3-0

So, onto the top table and the only player to go 2-0.

Game 3: VS GK/IG. Relic. Football field. No Night Fight. I lost roll to go first.

GK/IG list:

·         GK Grandmaster with goodies

·         Coteaz

·         Aegis w/Icarus

·         Purgation Squad 4 psycannons

·         3 Henchman squads with plasma and flamers with mix of DCult assassins in Chimeras

·         Big blob of assassins and crusaders on foot

·         2 IG foot squads; one with lascannon one with autocannon

·         Dredknight with flamer and shunt

·         Manticore

This looked like a tough nut and the GK player knew his stuff. He blocked most of my scout move with the psyber things. He rushed the center with the Dredknight and tried to block angles of attack with all three Chimeras. GK shooting was ineffective; though I did lose 3 bikes to the Manticore. I surged forward after outflanking 2 MM AB’s, the HB AB,  and the flamer squad…that Manticore had to die and the guard with it. My first turn shooting the GL scattered well and lowered the T on the large Assassin squad, which contained his GrandMaster, and the Dredknight which was made a troop choice and had picked up the relic.  Combined shooting brought the DK down granting first blood and making a big scrum in the middle. Meph continued to threaten and draw fire while I whittled, and stayed out of assault.  Turn 5 saw me with first blood, line breaker, and no one holding the relic for a tight win for the DA/BA

So, first tournament with DA’s and took the top spot. Got to say the prize support was top notch; $100 store credit. I picked up some paints, a LR crusader, and 3 boxes of Girl Scout cookies…Somoans…all equaled a win.

All my opponents were good players, good sports, and fun to play. Great day all around.

List thoughts:

1.       I debated about the two WW’s. They did not do much, but did make my opponents make weird deployment decisions. I had built a list with one WW and a Vindi which is what I will probably keep.

2.       The scouts did nada…going to change them to a BA assault squad with flamer, dual flamer on vet. Sgt.

3.       Meph is an absolute beast. He did not kill much on the day…and I took him to get enfeeble and problem solve assaults. He did not roll Enfeeble once despite three rolls each game. But, he did roll Iron arm and Endurance in every game plus various. This made him a nigh un-killable bullet soak that starting turn 2 my opponents could not ignore. This took much pressure off my bikes and staved off any assaults. Worked like a charm.

4.       First game with the RW Knights…love them. Having two GL units made the difference.

5.       Apoth and Champ was unneeded.

6.       I am finding that I am playing much better now that I have settled on an army and gotten in a few games in with it…derp!...go figure.

7.       Have a few ideas on list tweaks and will post up soon.

8.       I think you can do a whole post on the DA grenade launcher tactics. The scatter of the blast template lowering the Toughness on two units simultaneously really made me go…mmmmm. Also, I am checking the rules to see why I could not hit a unit with a GL to lower T then shoot the other GL to lower WS and I.

9.     

                       Moment of the Day: One GL lowered large Assassin/Crusader/GrandMaster Toughnes by 1. Second GL launcher shot S6 Krak grenade and doubled out the GranMaster on an armour save roll of 1.

Thanks for the read,

BDS

Training: 3.22.13 to 4.2.13

Time for a training update. 

Training is going good. 

Feel like I am making steady progress again. 

Enjoy: 

3.22.13 Bench n Back: Bdy weight 282lb

Warm Ups

Flat Bench Press: 320 x9, 9 (PR’s)

Pendlay Barbell Rows: 275lb x 10, 10, 10

Incline Bench Press: 225lb x 15, 15

Weighted Pull Ups (+25lb): 9, 9, 9

Close Grip Bench: 275lb x 8, 8

Dumbbell Curls: 60’s x 8, 8

Tricep Extensions (Cable  version of Skull Crushers) 115lb x 10, 10

Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 95lb x 12, 12

·         Still nursed my shoulder. So hit the big lifts hard and cruised through the rest, also why no Dumb Bell presses.

3.25.13 Squats/Back  Body Weight 278lb

Warm Ups

Front Squats: 245lb x8, 8 275lb x 8, 8 295lb x 5, 5

Leg Extensions: 40lb x 50, 40, 30

Standing Overhead Press:  185lb x 8, 8, 8 (Nice and slow and to full lock out)

Stiff Legg Dead Lift: 225 x 12, 315lb x 10, 10, 10

Seated Smith Machine Overhead Press: 205lb x 8, 8

Face Pulls: 220lb x 12, 12, 12

Think I did some T-Bar rows but can’t remember.

3.27.13 Chest/Back

Warm Ups

Flat Bench 320lb x 9, 10 (PR 2^nd Set)

Pendlay  Rows: 275lb x 8, 8, 8 (felt light)

Incline Bench: 245lb x 12, 12, 12

Weighted Pull Ups (+25lb): 10, 10, 10

Close Grip Flat Bench: 295lb x 6, 6

Super set  Dips with Dumbbell Curls: Dips Bdy weight for 25, 60’s for 3 sets of 5-6

3.28.13. Squats and Deads

Warm Up

Back Squats: 315lb x 8, 8, 8…345lb x 8, 8….still working on depth, weight is really not that important right now.

Dead Lifts: 315 x6, 6; 365 x 6; 405 x 6; 425 x 3; 445 x1; 465 x1….felt a little heavy after squats.

Rack Pulls: 455lb x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3

Weighted Side Bends: 135lb x 10, 10, 10

Won’t be back in the gym until after the first due to work and stuff; a little time off will do me good.

4.1.13 Maintenance Day: Traveling and up in Traverse City

Warm Up

Squat: 315lb x8, 8, 8; 345lb x 8, 8

Deadlifts: 405 x 5, 5; 425 x 3; 445 x 3, 3

Flat Bench Press: 315 x 8, 8, 8 super set with body weight pull ups, wide grip (4 x 12)

Bdy weight Dips 3x15; superset with chin ups 3 x12

Completed workout in about an hour; felt good, good pump.

Now that Easter is over and travel done, back to normal routine starting tomorrow.

Thanks for the read,

BDS

Punisher Legion: Azrael Done, Libby touch up, Trooper Done + WIP

 So, I have been following the tenet; "Get something done, no matter how small" lately with painting and making great progress....at least for me.


Here are two shot of my counts as DA Azrael  for my Punisher Legion Chapter Master.

 A Punisher Marine. He will most likely be used as a Counts As Death Company allied Blood Angel.

 Wip of Termie

 Wip of Raven Wing Command Squad/Black Knight

Thanks for the look,

BDS