Category: Miscellaneous

• Editorial – The Game

  The board game industry, thriving yet fragile, reflects global politics as trade wars, tariffs, and foreign policy threaten its foundation. While larger companies may withstand disruptions, smaller publishers face existential crises from rising costs. As industry players simulate power struggles in games, the real-world implications of these dynamics reveal the harsh reality of economic maneuvering.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  March 9, 2026

• Cleanse Them of Their Filth

  A “How to” for cleaning plastic miniatures. Recommendations for tools, processes, and why they need cleaned. Visual references for ease of learning and cautions of things to avoid.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  March 2, 2026

• Visual Reference for HeroQuest – World of Warcraft The Board Game (2005)

  Visual reference for HeroQuest using the World of Warcraft Board Game released by Fantasy Flight Games

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  February 16, 2026

• Fictional Reality E-zine: A Game Agnostic Publication

  Fictional Reality was an online e-zine dedicated to role playing games and miniature war games. 39 issues of the e-zine were released from 2000 through 2009. When the website died the issues became very difficult to locate as there was no publicly available backup. Now there is.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  January 29, 2026

• Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Bardsung (2022)

  Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Bardsung: Legend of the Ancient Forge board game released by Steamforged Games.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  January 23, 2026

• “Out, Damned Warp! Out, I say!”

  A “How to” for fixing warped plastic miniatures. Recommendations for tools, processes, and why they warp. Visual references for ease of learning and cautions of things to avoid.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  January 21, 2026

• Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Realm Reforged (2025)

  Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Realm Reforged main box issued by Wildspire Miniatures.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  December 30, 2025

• Visual Reference Godtear Blackjaw, The Sweeping Flame & Unburnt Reavers (2019)

  Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Blackjaw, The Sweeping Flame and Unburnt Reavers released by Steamforged Games.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  December 12, 2025

• Portal, an E-zine for Inspirational Miniatures Painting

  Portal was an online e-zine dedicated to the painting of wargames and miniatures. 36 issues of the e-zine and 2 special publications were released from 2010 through 2014. When the website died the issues became very difficult to locate as there was no publicly available backup. Until now.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  November 30, 2025

• A Gallery of 10 Miniatures

  Miniatures have been integral to games throughout history, serving as physical representations rather than just abstract ideas. Plastic Army Men and Space Patrol were a primer but Dungeons and Dragons opened the gates. Painting enhances a miniature’s appeal while ensuring safety when using lead miniatures. The author shares a selection of miniatures they have painted.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  October 21, 2025