tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:11:01 +0000InfinitytacticaImperial GuardAssembling the WarhostRPGThe Raven's Talemeta gameXbox 360gavthemanCocktailEbayDark AngelsInquisitionSpace WolvesHaloeldarwarcraftDark HeresyStorm TroopersEditorialfantasyThe Calixian Schism3++ is the new blackDave's Day OffWiPInt'l House of Paincakes3rd PARTY FRIDAYdrink featuremixology40kpaladinDeathwingcocktailsMonday PimpBell of Lost SoulsRavenwingLicor 43gaming spaceWoWSpace MarinesXboxwarhostarmylisttournamentsDeathwatchgaminghalo ReachcHunt the AlienReachworld of warcraftanCnocblood bowlGrey Knightsarmy listBattle ReportsSteve the LlamabloggingmetagameDaveHowitserRogal DornSpace Hulkhttp://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)Blogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-2175265638332332341Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:16:00 +00002011-06-25T16:16:05.355+01:00CocktailAhoyhoy internets, DaveHowitzer here with some more well thought out, and super awesome filler content. So I was up for Young Bartender of the Year recently -employ me for lots of money...- unfortunately lost out to another fantastic bartender, but being there in the first place was a fantastic experience, here's some awesome pictures of the event with some description of what on Earth is going http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/AOxkvF5jKKc/dram-awards-and-my-ideal-cocktail-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)1http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/06/dram-awards-and-my-ideal-cocktail-list.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-7374803961409032873Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:52:00 +00002011-06-17T11:52:30.994+01:00army list40kGrey KnightsOk, so was battering out a list that suits my need for fluff, Purifiers and an Inquisitor so this came this incarnation of my GK list. Its rough, and needs playtesting but everything is scoring...which is a cheeky bonus at this level of points. Thoughts, gripes and everything else is appreciated. Inquisitor Thaddeus Drake (Coteaz) 100 [To make our Henchies scoring and to give Sanctuary] Crowe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/BhtK2SMYNdo/army-lists-crowecoteaz-1500.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/06/army-lists-crowecoteaz-1500.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-8611441441601241374Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +00002011-06-15T20:00:06.232+01:0040kWiPGrey Knights Test model about 40% complete, I', fairly happy with the way it's turning out, however i need a better method for the power armour, can't decide if I want it dark metal or bright silver.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/55bTYY-DcTU/grey-knights-test-model-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)1http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/06/grey-knights-test-model-progress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-377526352873550538Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:56:00 +00002011-06-15T10:56:38.505+01:00 Long may the cocktails and dreams continue....further all Mojitos should be served in pint glasses...it's just super ;) Love, Davehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/FvEbUz2NHWo/what-i-do-when-im-bored.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)3http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-i-do-when-im-bored.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-8274192960229022724Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:06:00 +00002011-06-09T09:06:23.518+01:00CocktailFirst cocktail in a while folks, so let's dive right in; Banilla Frappe 25.0 ml (1oz) Cariel Vanilla Vodka 25.0ml (1oz) Creme de Banane 25.0ml (1oz) Squeezed Lemon Juice 12.5ml (.5oz) Sugar Syrup 1 Whole Egg Method Add all ingredients to a shaker over ice -making sure to not get any egg shell in the drink- and shake well for 10 seconds. Fine strain into a chilled coupe/martini glass and garnishhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/3BqovuQnOX4/cocktail-banilla-frappe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)1http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/06/cocktail-banilla-frappe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-8561396219891971911Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:14:00 +00002011-06-04T13:14:19.020+01:0040kGrey Knights Current Force (Lascannon will be changed for H.Bolter) Inquisitor Drake conversion. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/joOaFuP-xOU/grey-knights-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/06/grey-knights-progress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-7313496990559461659Wed, 25 May 2011 12:25:00 +00002011-05-25T13:25:06.227+01:00Space HulkEbayAhoyhoy internets, DaveHowitzer here, finally having some time away from work/painting to post something. Since the new GKs are costing me an arm and a leg, my better half is making me get shot of some of my precious plastic crack to make room for the Knight of Titan. It's a sad day when you start having to sell your old models -even ones unpainted, lying at the bottom of a box...sad times-  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/S0y0gPcp8bk/ebay-space-hulk-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/05/ebay-space-hulk-for-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-7363371532553993224Wed, 04 May 2011 18:13:00 +00002011-05-04T19:13:44.285+01:0040kGrey KnightsAhoyhoy internets, we make our return to the Grey Knights review by addressing the next important group of HQ characters; Grand Masters, Brother Captains, Brotherhood Champions and the all important Librarian. Grey Knight Grand Masters Grand Masters are a decent buy at 175 points for a solid combat statline, good wargear as standard and with a useful special ability. Let's take a closer look; http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/fhUoHkH6sIQ/40k-grey-knights-review-part-2-heroes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/05/40k-grey-knights-review-part-2-heroes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-8733327231949687344Wed, 04 May 2011 09:56:00 +00002011-05-04T10:56:59.179+01:00army list40kGrey KnightsAhoyhoy internets, DaveHowitzer here with another list variation for the new GKs, but this one I think I might well build on the cuff whilst I'm typing. I'm doing this to give an insight as to what I'm thinking for my 1500pt list, plus it gives me a visual aid in order to keep my thought process constructive and to the point, which can only be a good thing when building a list. I have a rough http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/AcYZrUMEB4A/building-gk-force-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/05/building-gk-force-list.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-750592104783892646Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:56:00 +00002011-04-28T13:56:11.551+01:00army list40kGrey KnightsAhoyhoy internets. After reviewing the list from yesterday I decided it was trying to do something silly...and I really wanted a Purifier list...so here we go. Enjoy, feedback is appreciated: Crowe 150 Purifiers x5 120 -Psycannon x2-140 --Lasback--80 220 x2 Purifiers x8 192 -Psycannon x2, 5x Halberd, Hammer-227 --Rhino 40-- 267 Purifiers x7 168 -Psycannon x2, 2xHalberd Hammer- 197 --Rhino 40-http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/J6qZrOpT1Pg/army-lists-rough-crowe-1500.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/04/army-lists-rough-crowe-1500.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-7485908558308321442Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +00002011-04-28T10:13:32.465+01:00army list40kGrey KnightsAhoyhoy internets, I have 2 lists here for your critique, they're basically just a buyer's guide for me but I want to see what you think of this 1k list and then its 1.5k big brother. GK 1000pts Ordo Malleus Inq, 3 Skulls, Power Armour 42 -3 MM Servators, 1 Warrior with Bolter (I know, it's there for fluff...you'll see when you see the models...), Chimera- 90 GKSS x10, 2 Psycannons, MC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/40NMo7TLeko/army-lists-two-rough-gk-lists.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/04/army-lists-two-rough-gk-lists.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-2548845351902704205Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:16:00 +00002011-04-27T14:16:43.304+01:0040kGrey KnightsAhoyhoy internets, DaveHowitzer here with the first of the promised articles on the shiney ones themselves - the Grey Knights. Today we're starting right at the beginning and looking at the neumerous HQ options featured in the GK codex and discussing their merits on the tabletop. So here we go! Lord Kaldor Draigo "Slayin' Daemons, like a boss" Draigo is a monster put plainly and simply. He http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/rJjm1iNVzWE/40k-grey-knights-review-part-1-lords-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/04/40k-grey-knights-review-part-1-lords-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-2763020255808792879Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:19:00 +00002011-04-20T13:19:42.575+01:00CocktailGrey Knights Fear not friends...the Great One returns... Ahoyhoy internets! I know what you're thinking -"Jesus Dave, where have you been, we were so worried about you, we missed your face! Why Dave, why leave us, please never do it again. I think we should see a movie sometime, maybe go for dinner...a few drinks...some dancing...- It's ok, I won't be doing it again. So what have I been up to for 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/rqK6JxNPzcE/finally-after-2-long-monthscocktails.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/04/finally-after-2-long-monthscocktails.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-5753914682533230337Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:34:00 +00002011-01-31T15:34:00.070ZMonday Pimp This week's Pimp focuses on loving the game and playing for fun with each other -pimp style...yeah- Enjoy! 1) How Important Is My Army List by GDMNW @ gdmnw.com I only just discovered this site and I'm unashamedly loving it. This post here really caught my eye as it voices a lot of what experienced players have known for a long time. There is a culture online of focusing on the army list -I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/fFcgz_kY6v8/monday-pimp-4-new-pimp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/monday-pimp-4-new-pimp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-8073302763794085737Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +00002011-01-28T20:00:07.168ZDave's Day OffWin. Have a good weekend everybody, buy yourself a Whisky Sour on me -except not on me because am I hell giving you money to get drink while I'm not there. Heck, invite me to drink with you, I might buy you one, but only if you are awesome. Like really awesome- Please drink responsibly this weekend, it's people like me that have to clean up then mess but you have to live with the consiquences.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/2YApuoGoF6s/daves-day-off-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)0http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/daves-day-off-6.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-4926330072306374357Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:22:00 +00002011-01-28T12:22:03.583ZA lot of blogs use Intense Debate as their comments service. I'm happy with Blogger's own brand at the moment, however looking at site's like 3++ and HoP, the Intense Debate system looks rather groovy. You get your own profile and can reply to other comments directly and even like/dislike comments. What do you guys think, would you be happy to sign up to another service just to comment or is it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/RPaCgGuaXS0/intense-debate-yes-or-no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)1http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/intense-debate-yes-or-no.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-5467126439430669873Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:33:00 +00002011-01-27T14:37:16.671Ztacticaeldar3++ is the new blackBig thanks to first fester (yes, with a little "f") and Kirby for having faith in my writing ability and reposting my Edenbreaker article on 3++ is the new black. It's a great honour for me to have a piece of mine on such a fantastic blog and I hope I can produce some more Edenbreaker articles that meet the standard. Regards to the points Kirbs made, I agree with the majority:- however it's all http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/fZ2NECCF3LA/internet-fame-kirbys-babe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/internet-fame-kirbys-babe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-2991711454599753071Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:51:00 +00002011-01-26T15:20:00.438Ztacticaeldar40kThe concept behind "Edenbreaker" really is the cumulation, in my mind, of where the Eldar game has been going since late 4th Ed into what we can safely say is over halfway into the lifetime of 5th Ed. Eldar have evolved from a hybrid foot/mech army into a forced full mech state. The exception to this is of course Footdar, an interesting concept but one that is usually played poorly but by those http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/0H6gAcnrf_c/tactica-edenbreaker-musings-on-5th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/tactica-edenbreaker-musings-on-5th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-3701323588411585443Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:51:00 +00002011-01-25T13:51:16.218Z If you think he's a romantic... you're right! He died of syphilis! It's that time of year again where once again, all us Scots will be running round hills to catch a Haggis (or Hagii as the plural) for the anniversary of the birth of the greatest poet to ever live, Robert Burns. To celebrate, I'll be tucking into one this evening and addressing it in the traditional way : Address to a Haggis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/HU2QkZd6RpQ/happy-burns-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-burns-night.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-3127118148581354948Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +00002011-01-24T15:00:42.352ZtournamentsAhoyhoy internets, I'm in a bit of a tizz because the gauntlet has well and truely been thrown towards my face. -really hard too, like it The Rock had thrown it or something- It's come to my attention that the Hallowed Halls club is running a knockout tourney next Saturday. Naturually, being the competitive minded gamer I am -yeah right...- I'll be attending and covering it for CSNS. But the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/bi2pjrSJKu8/tournaments-2-week-prep-eldritch-storm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)1http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/tournaments-2-week-prep-eldritch-storm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-7650678819907337864Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 +00002011-01-24T12:05:09.723ZMonday Pimp Ahh Bill, by far the Playa's President Ok guys, once again my rare list of my favourite blog posts of the week / shameless grab for filler content! Enjoy some pimped blogs. 1) Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know by Sorrowshard @ Rant in E Minor Some very nice DE themed conversions have been coming out of REM over the past couple of days and I have to say, and my favourite is the Baron. Take a trip http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/HILImOStjps/monday-pimp-3-return-of-pimp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/monday-pimp-3-return-of-pimp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-3072682808994790917Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:13:00 +00002011-01-23T14:13:49.410ZRogal Dorn -Ahoyhoy internets, DaveHowitzer here very happy to introduce a new author for CSNS, none other than the man featured in our flagship Battle Report; Dan aka Rogal Dorn. Dan has been in the hobby for a long time, has seen three editions of 40k and enjoyed playing three editions of Fantasy to boot. He has more models than a GW store too, so hopefully we'll get to see some of them in the near http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/9alm3ZbXJsE/new-playa-has-entered-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rogal Dorn)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-playa-has-entered-game.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-6153392611724583605Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:30:00 +00002011-01-21T22:30:00.620ZCocktailSo, Thursday night Dave McJ and myself set about making some interesting creations with his Molecular Mixology kit that Santa had brought him. For those of you unfamiliar, molecular mixology is the application of scientific analysis and techniques to mixology, similarly to the trend of molecular gastronomy being popularised by many high profile chefs around the world. At the basic level, this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/1wCsMaDO6A8/cocktail-molecular-mixology-session.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/cocktail-molecular-mixology-session.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-7214496348481803363Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:39:00 +00002011-01-21T13:39:20.497ZSpace MarinesBattle ReportsDeathwatchSpace Wolves40kAhoyhoy internets, today we have something I've been wanting to do for a while but never found the time for, A BATTLE REPORT. -Woop woop- A proper beer and pizza game was set up played and won -and a lot of beer and pizza consumed too- and a great time had by both parties. Here's the story of that game: The Players DaveHowitzer's (Dave's) Deathwatch  =][=Pedro Kantor 175 Librarian 100 Null http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/O_OfCkmVSJQ/csns-battle-report-1-deathwatch-vs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)1http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/csns-battle-report-1-deathwatch-vs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8887330049276777416.post-6542119642456322872Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:50:00 +00002011-01-18T15:46:47.571ZDark Angels40kRavenwingAhoyhoy internets, DaveHowitzer here once again continuing discussion of the new GW FAQs for 40k just like everyone else on the internet. Since we've now discussed Deathwing (check out Deathwing: Now with viable Death-wing-star) let's now discuss the Dark Angels seond company, the Ravenwing. Let's look at our typical Ravenwing Attack Squadron. At a basic level you are getting 3 bikers (2 regularhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CrewShakenNotStirred/~3/scR9WYUFvz0/ravenwing-not-quite-as-horrible-anymore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DaveHowitzer)2http://crewshakennotstirred.blogspot.com/2011/01/ravenwing-not-quite-as-horrible-anymore.html