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# DM, War Gamer, RPG Cartographer

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- [Five Best Solo RPG Games to try in 2024](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2024/five-solo-rpg-games-to-try-in-2024/) - This year started off with a huge desire, like usual, to play more RPGs in 2024. Shortly followed by the crushing realisation that that is unlikely to happen. That was then followed by a a nasty chest infection that forced me to stop doing everything for 2-3 weeks.... and a small book caught my eye.
- [Ultimate Battlegroup Guide: Comprehensive Rules Compendium](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2024/battlegroup-special-rules-guide/) - Welcome to my rather comprehensive guide for the best tabletop wargame out there for 15-28mm, Battlegroup! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new player, finding the myriad of special and scenario rules scattered across numerous supplement books can be a pretty daunting or frustrating task. This article was written to be my go-to reference
- [Epic WW2 Battlegroup House Rules!](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/battlegroup-house-rules-psc-ww2/) - Add dummy minefields, mortar smoke-screens and dreaded HMG nests in tall buildings to your WW2 table-top wargame. My brain dump of Battlegroup house rules...
- [Treasure Trove: Four Against Darkness Alternative Rules #1](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2024/treasure-trove-four-against-darkness-alternative-rules-1/) - Hey there, fellow adventurers! If you're like me, you probably also love diving into the captivating world of solo RPGs, seeking out thrills, challenges, and epic quests all from the comfort of your own tabletop. And if you're familiar with the solo game Four Against Darkness, you'll know just how addictive and immersive these dungeon-crawling
- [The Best 18 Tavern Rumours for your Player Characters to overhear](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/18-tavern-rumours-for-your-player-characters-to-overhear/) - Players who frequent Taverns & Inn will find themselves shoulder-to-shoulder with many faces, races & cultures. Stopping off in the bustling city of Neverwinter
- [The 10 Best Creative Responses for when your Players Fail Investigation or Perception Checks](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/10-creative-responses-for-when-your-players-fail-investigation-or-perception-checks/) - Uncover the secrets and keep the role-playing game alive with these 10 imaginative paragraphs to read when your PC fails investigationoperception checks
- [FIVE Alternatives to Flames of War](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/five-alternatives-to-flames-of-war/) - Flames of War is super popular right now, but alternatives to 15mm Flames of War still exist and fill difference niches. Battlegroup, Chain of Command and even..
- [The SIX best battle mats for D&D and Fantasy RPGs](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/best-useful-battle-mats-dnd-maps-fantasy-rpgs/) - While theatre of the mind is some peoples' preferred method for gaming, I think it suits the Call of Cthulhu RPG much better than the Dungeons and Dragons game. For me, the D&D experience is totally taken to the next level with battle mats! Battle mats; grid maps full of miniatures, hand-drawn notations and delicate
- [The Best 5 Dominion Expansions You Can Buy in 2024](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2024/the-best-5-dominion-expansions-you-can-buy-in-2024/) - Dominion is a beloved card game created by Donald X. Vaccarino and published by Rio Grande Games back in 2008. I picked it up not long after it was launched, and it quickly became one of my favourites. Since its release, it has gained immense popularity in the board game community and I've seen it
- [Beyond the Path: Enhancing Corridors in Four Against Darkness #2](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2024/beyond-the-path-enhancing-four-against-darkness-with-new-corridor-rules-2/) - Embark with me once more as we go into the labyrinthine depths of the Four Against Darkness solo RPG; where each twist and turn unveils a new dreaded tale waiting to be told. In those dimly lit corridors, where shadows dance with secrets and echoes whisper of ancient mysteries, we tread cautiously, bracing for the
- [PSJMaps and Dungeon24 Challenge](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2024/psjmaps-and-dungeon24-challenge/) - Ive decided that in 2024 I will attempt to take part in the drawing challenge, dungeon24. These challenges started a few years ago (AFAIK) to encourage artists to draw something every day. At the end of the year you'd have a mega dungeon with well over 300 rooms to explore. Last year I sucked at
- [Skull Island - Fan Prompted Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/skull-island-fan-prompted-map/) - A hand-drawn map of Skull Island, great for Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder or other fantasy RPG. Pirates, sailors or portal travelling parties can all explore
- [Exploring the Unseen Maze: Mapping Baldur's Gate's Sewer System](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/dd-map-the-citys-sewers/) - Deep under the feasting halls and bustling streets of Baldur's Gate, lies a world unknown to most of its citizens - the Okhohli, the children of the sewer-streets. While the cobbled streets above may be swept and adorned with gold, down below is a world of danger and filth. The humidity and stench of the
- [Neverwinter Lava Tunnel Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/neverwinter-lava-tunnel-map/) - Underneath the city of Neverwinter, a subterranean labyrinth of tunnels and passageways unfolds, transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Hotenow. What was once the serene course of the Neverwinter River has now given way to a network of fiery channels, where molten lava surges through the subterranean depths. The tunnels, once quiet and mysterious,
- [Painting Challenge: Tyranids and Ankhegs](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/painting-challenge-tyranids-and-ankhegs/) - So, here's the deal. I recently spilled the beans about this massive backlog of miniatures I've got going on. I know everyone's got the grey plastic cupboard of shame. It's like our collections keep growing, you know what I mean? Anyway, I thought it was high time I tackled this beast and made some serious
- [Vallejo Paint List & Codes](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/vallejo-paint-list-codes-and-names/) - I always end up either buying duplicates paints, or get home only to realise I've ran out of a colour and should have bought it while at my FLGS. To that end I thought I'd start cataloguing my paints, which ones need restocking, and which ones I have plenty of. This involved compiling a list
- [Painting Recipe for Cadian 8th Infantry using  Vallejo Paints](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/painting-recipe-for-cadian-8th-infantry-using-vallejo-paints/) - Since sometime in the 1990s, the iconic shock troopers of the Cadian 8th Army, a revered faction within the vast ranks of the Imperial Guard (now known as the Astra Militarum), have held a special place in my heart. They were my first 40k miniatures (I think) and their lore, large formations and unyielding tanks
- [Wizards of the Coast OGL Dispute: The DnD Community in Conflict](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/wizards-of-the-coast-ogl-dispute-the-dnd-community-in-conflict/) - Wizards of the Coast (WotC), a subsidiary of Hasbro and publisher of the popular tabletop role-playing game "Dungeons & Dragons," recently issued a change to their Open Game License (OGL), which governs how third-party publishers can use certain elements of the game. The OGL has been in place since 2000 and has allowed for a
- [Winter Wonderland: D&D World Building Inspiration for a Snowy Campaign](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/fantasy-world-building-inspiration-winter-snow/) - Learn some great inspiration for DMs to describe the atmosphere, towns and countryside of RPG fantasy worlds undergoing winter, ice or a thick layer of snow.
- [Mastering the Arcane: 10 Must-Have Spells for Every D&D Wizard](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/mastering-the-arcane-10-must-have-spells-for-every-dd-wizard/) - The top 10 essential spells for low level wizards, plus 5 more great spells for mid-high level D&D wizards. Find spells alongside fireball and magic missile!
- [D&D Map: Exploring the Enigma Pyramid in the Kassan Desert](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/dd-map-the-desert-temple/) - As you head out of Alexandite’s Eastern gatehouse, the Kassan region of The Desert of Desolation begins to stretch out before you for what looks like eternity. The white washed buildings with their fabric awnings give way to sun baked yellow sands. Dune after dune, fills your vision. Separating the yellow from the cloudless blue.
- [The city of Neverwinter. Features, Facts & Timeline (Forgotten Realms)](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/neverwinter-city-facts-features-timline-dnd-forgotten-realms/) - Quick, important facts and features about the D&D city of Neverwinter, within the Forgotten Realms. Short timeline of key events. Sword Coast - Faerûn
- [Baldur's Gate: A Comprehensive City Guide](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/baldurs-gate-a-comprehensive-city-guide/) - Explore the geography, districts & timeline of one of the most iconic cities in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. History of Baldur's Gate Faerun, Sword Coast
- [The Dark and Mysterious Tunnels Beneath Waterdeep: Exploring the Chilling Aquifers](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/dd-map-the-citys-aquifer/) - Deep below the bustling streets of Waterdeep lies a hidden world of cool, crystal clear aquifers. Channelled from the distant mountains to the east, these underground waterways run for miles, providing the city with a source of fresh water that keeps the heat of the Anasgi sun at bay. However, the Royal Watch are very
- [Mysteries of the Anauroch Desert: Uncovering the Secrets of the Canyon Bridge](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/mysteries-of-the-anauroch-desert-uncovering-the-secrets-of-the-canyon-bridge/) - In the heart of the Anauroch desert, the scorching sands stretch as far as the eye can see. But amidst the vast dunes lies a hidden gem, a mysterious canyon filled with towering rock pillars and a small room cut into the cliffs. The canyon is split in half by a deep, dark crevasse, spanned
- [The Mysterious D&D Map: Discovering the Secrets Behind Father Ouin-ti's Senii Chapel](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/rpg-map-private-chapel-secret-dock/) - The mysterious disappearance of Father Ouin-ti the 2nd has sparked many rumors and whispers amongst the townspeople of Asshan. Many have claimed to have seen strange lights shining from the Senii Chapel late at night, while others have reported eerie chanting coming from the building. Despite these strange occurrences, the town guard has shown little
- [Bringing my Necromunda Goliath Prisoners to Life with a Vibrant Orange Paint Scheme](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/necromunda-goliaths-paint-scheme/) - For years, I have been inspired by the Necromunda 'Prison Escapee' themed Goliath gang and have always wanted to give it a try. Finally, I took the plunge and started working on bringing these miniatures to life in a vibrant orange prison-jumpsuit style. I am proud to say that I have managed to capture the
- [Rolling the Dice: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Advantage and Disadvantage in D&D](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/dnd-advantage-attack-skill-rolls/) - What is ADVANTAGE in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition and how does it affect your odds? Divine spells, monstrous creatures, skills, player classes and many other aspects of D&D#5E can be affected by advantage.
- [Bringing the Mythos to Life: The Best in Lovecraftian Cthulhu Art](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2020/horror-lovecraftian-inspiration-art/) - Artwork inspired by HP Lovecraft's universal horrors is mind-blowing out of this world stuff! Mytho's centred Call of Cthulhu paintings, drawing and digital art
- [Bring Your RPG Character to Life: FOUR Questions for Crafting Rich Backstories](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/creating-new-dnd-character-questions/) - Learn to write a richer backstory for your new RPG character. The BIG questions to answer to generate better D&D characters. Produce richer character history
- [OGL vs Proprietary: The Ongoing Debate in the D&D Community](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2023/ogl-vs-proprietary-the-ongoing-debate-in-the-dd-community/) - I was totally confused by the D&D community exploding over the changes made by Wizards of the Coast to it's OGL license. What did it all mean? What was...
- [Simple History: The D-Day Landings](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/history-d-day-landings-normandy/) - Simple and easy to digest history, facts and links for the Normandy beaches in WW2; made famous by the D-Day Landings of the Allies in June 1944. The German...
- [Quick Painting 15mm British infantry for Africa Theatre WW2](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/ww2-painting-15mm-british-desert-infantry/) - Painting 15mm British desert infantry WW2. This painting recipe is specifically for Libya, Africa, circa 1940. Simple paint scheme using Vallejo paints
- [The 12 Most Useful Monster Miniatures for D&D and Fantasy RPGs](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/most-useful-monster-miniatures-dnd-fantasy-rpgs/) - Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Pathfinder and many other Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) can see whole tables stuffed with gloriously painted monster miniatures. Ranging from green orcs to glittering gold dragons and shadow monsters. But what are the BEST monster miniatures you can buy? Importantly for starter or new Dungeon Masters, table top role-playing
- [Painting recipe USMC Pacific infantry 28mm](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/painting-recipe-usmc-pacific-infantry-28mm/) - With the release of Battlegroup's Pacific islands book, I needed to come up with a painting recipe for my USMC Pacific infantry. This simple painting recipe...
- [The FIVE Best Official D&D Adventure Modules for 5e](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/greatest-official-dnd-adventures-5e/) - Find out what the top official WotC adventure books and supplements are. What will be your next adventure? Where will your D&D characters head off to next.
- [Painting recipe for Soviet infantry in 20mm](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/painting-recipe-soviet-infantry-20mm/) - So many Soviet minis! Miniatures gallery and painting recipe for Soviet infantry in WW2. Urban & rural Soviet miniature units painted with Vallejo & Citadel...
- [Painting Challenge: WW2 German Infantry](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/painting-challenge-ww2-german-infantry/) - Attacking the pile of unfinished WW2 miniatures, it's time for an easy win. A squad or so of German infantry, as well as 2x NPCs for Cthulhu or a modern RPG
- [Best 1/72nd Russian WW2 Miniatures & Tanks](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2020/best-72-20mm-russian-ww2-miniatures-soviet-models/) - I'm always finding new manufacturers for my main 1/72 scale Soviet Russian army. Russians, aka Soviets*, obviously make up a huge swathe of the forces involved and replicated on WW2 wargaming tables. My game of choice at the moment is Battlegroup which I'm enjoying thoroughly at 20mm size. The following suggested models would be useful
- [Painting Russian SU-76M models in 1/72nd scale](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2021/painting-russian-su76m-72nd-20mm-scale-tank/) - Step by step process painting the 20mm 1/72nd scale Russian SU76m self propelled gun. Use of Vallejo airbrushing & chipping with AK Interactive's Worn Effects
- [Top SIX tips for new Dungeon Masters](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/top-6-tips-for-new-dms/) - The world of Dungeon Masters is dark & complex. Read the top tips for new DMs. Advice from experienced DMs collated for new Dungeon Masters to pore over & learn
- [Fields of Failure for Tau Once Again](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/fields-of-failure-for-tau-once-again/) - An after-action report (AAR) for another 1.5K point Tau army vs the dreaded Eldar. A writeup of the gorgeous Riptide unit, Commander, Hammerheads & Sniper units
- [DIY Terrain for Necromunda & Kill Team](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2020/diy-terrain-necromunda-kill-team/) - Time to build some cheap DIY Necromunda terrain, blocking line-of-sight and adding lots of height to the battlefield. All pieces custom made for the underhive!
- [Day 11: Potions #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-11-potions-inktober/) - One of my favourite rooms to draw - lots of cooky inspiration, items and so much colour. Normally rooms are pretty simple in design - but not this potion room!
- [Day 13: Dwarves #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-13-dwarves-inktober/) - Finally our Inktober journey takes us to drawing a room specific to my favourite D&D race - Dwarves! Masters of underground engineering, what will our map...
- [Day 1: The Chasm #inktober D&D Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-1-the-chasm-inktober-dd-mapping-throughout-october/) - Day ONE of Inktober. We start the whole dungeon with a dramatic void - a massive chasm tearing itself through this unknown map. What is down here? Only time..
- [Day 2: The Deceased #inktober D&D Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-2-inktober-dd-mapping-in-october/) - Onto the 2nd day of Inktober! Today we see us drawing a room or section devoted to the deceased. Any ideas? How about a dark room filled with coffins? A tomb...
- [Day 3: The Shaft #inktober D&D Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-3-the-shaft-inktober-dd-map/) - On the 3rd day of Inktober, we begin drawing the shaft section of our dungeon. How do you draw something 'down' when you're confined to a 2D map? We shall see
- [Day 4: The Altar #inktober D&D Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-4-the-altar-inktober-dnd-map/) - Day 4 sees us drawing in a divine alter to an unknown being. Why were the people in this underground dungeon worshipping such a creature? Love? Fear?
- [Dice Giveaway - 250 Twitter Follower Special](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/dice-giveaway-250-twitter-follower-special/) - To celebrate hitting 250 followers on Twitter, I'm going to be running a give-away to say thank you to everyone who's following my cartography and RPG journey
- [Day 7: Training Room #Inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-7-training-room-inktober/) - Day 7 of Inktober sees us penning a training room deep within the underground dungeon. Hay targets for archers to practice their bow skills, while other weapons
- [Day 8: Fire! #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-8-fire-inktober/) - For day 8 of Inktober we crack on with some FIRE! Or more specifically, a flow of lava flowing through our underground dungeon map. Dangerous and hot stuff!
- [Day 10: The Tower #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-10-the-tower-inktober/) - Day 10 of Inktober. Stretching forth from the barren ground, a dark glimmering Mage's tower dominates the landscape. That would have worked for the 10th except
- [Day 14: Tavern #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-14-tavern-inktober/) - Heading west out of the large semi-natural Dwarven cavern, we make our way up a heavily used stone staircase. As we reach the last step we see...
- [Day 15: Challenge Room #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-15-challenge-room-inktober/) - This Inktober map, I tried something a little more adventurous & a whole lot more deadly. The lethal addition for this map drawing was a lava jumping challenge.
- [Day 6: The Armoury #Inktober D&D Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-6-the-armoury-inktober-dd-map/) - Day 6 of Inktober. We double back from our recently discovered prison cell, only to discover a highly defended armoury. A circular doorway of stone and metal...
- [Day 5: Cells #inktober D&D Map](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-5-ceils-inktober-dd-map/) - Day 5 of #inktober. We proceed further into the underground dungeon. As we head west from the recently discovered marble altar room, we pass through a thick...
- [Can a DM tell players that a room's unimportant?](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/dm-tell-players-rooms-unimportant/) - With sweeping mansions, castles & dungeons filling your D&D world - is every room the DM thinks of created equally? Are some rooms - unimportant? If so, why?
- [Day 9: The Maze #inktober](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/day-9-the-maze-inktober/) - Another #inktober dungeon map I'm late with, whoops! This #inktober dungeon map addition see's us adding a maze element. Here we've added a highly trapped maze to our original entrance stairs. I wanted to also add a lot of vertical movement too, so there are lots of stairs and passageways passing over and under. As
- [Should RPG Adventures Start in a Tavern](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/rpg-adventures-starting-in-a-tavern/) - Is it a tradition or a trope to start your D&D campaign in a tavern? Are you as a Dungeon Master just being lazy? Should RPG adventures start in a tavern at all
- [DIY 40K war propaganda posters for scenery!](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2015/40k-war-propaganda-posters/) - For a while now I've had a few homemade ruined 40k buildings to litter the battle field, mostly designed to either block line of sight, or to give a vertical aspect of the game. Both of which were needed during the recent campaign of death that my Astra Militarum boys faced against the Orks. However
- [My cartography kit for hand drawn RPG maps](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/rpg-map-cartography-kit/) - Browse the kit I use to put some of my RPG maps together. Read what pens, lightboxes, paper, books and resources I use on my cartography journey
- [Creating Spaceship Exteriors - World Building Inspiration](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/spaceship-exteriors-world-building-inspiration/) - Find inspiration for your sci-fi world of space hulks and military star destroyers. Bolster your description, style and hull layouts for your RPG spaceships
- [Painting Challenge 2019](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/painting-challenge-2019/) - It turns out I need a new project. It also turns out I have almost 800 miniatures, mostly unpainted, from 28mm Games Workshop and Mantic models, down to 15mm Flames of War. There's a handful of D&D characters, Necromunda and Bloodbowls miniature too. Naturally I want to now get some 20mm WWII miniatures, for use
- [2019 World Building Competition](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2019/world-building-competition/) - At the start of the year I was pleasantly surprised that my fantasy RPG Twitter account, @PSJMaps had reached 500 followers. People were enjoying my hand-drawn fantasy maps and my general RPG ramblings I was posting. TL>DR: Jump down and read how to enter. The competition is now closed. Two fabulous winners will now be
- [Battlegroup AAR: Forlorn Hope at Sachsendorf](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2020/battle-report-forlorn-hope-at-sachsendorf/) - After action battle report (AAR) for our 20mm Battlegroup game of Forlorn Hope at Sachsendorf. Turn 1 - 1200pts of German Axis VS 1200pts of Russian Allies
- [Battlegroup AAR: Forlorn Hope at Sachsendorf (Pt.2)](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2020/battlegroup-aar-forlorn-hope-at-sachsendorf-pt-2/) - This after-action-report concludes the 2nd part of our Battlegroup scenario 'Forlorn Hope at Sachsendorf' (Part 1 of the Sachsendorf AAR report can be found here). We continue with the 3rd turn for the Russian invading force. Russian Turn 3 The final 3 coordinated 120mm timed barrages arrived at the start of the turn. This would
- [Battle for the Relic: Space Marines Report](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/space-marines-battle-report-terminators-charge/) - Following on from the mighty Ork vs Space Marine vs Astra Militarum mission of relic we played two weeks ago; Paul, the leader of the Space Marines, files this report: The Ultramarines started on one corner of the battlefield. This side offered good cover but slow progress to the relic due to the woods and
- [Relic: Ork vs Space Marines vs Astra Militarum](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/relic-40k-ork-vs-space-marines-vs-astra-militarum/) - A quick write up for a 1K match up of Orks (Andy), Space Marines (Paul Smith) and Imperial Guard Astra Militarum (myself, Paul Joyce). The table was randomised, as were starting positions and the mission... relic! Never played it before, and having no fast units I realised I wouldn't be the first one to the
- [Battle for the Relic: Ork Report](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/battle-relic-ork-battle-report/) - With the Orks tying for victory in our recent epic mission of siege the relic; Orks vs Space Marines vs Astra Militarum; the following communication was intercepted and translated from brutish Ork (Submitted by Andy P) So ere’s ow it went, a bunch of them puny umans rocked up, some wearing tough blue skin, the
- [The Klaws of Treta: Orks vs Astra Militarum (Pt2)](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/klaws-treta-orks-vs-astra-militarum/) - Tonight we continued the second half of our Treta mission. The Orks had pressed quickly and firmly into the city boundaries of Treta, forcing the Cadian Militarum deeper into their defences. Last time we finished as the Chimera's arrived, the Gorkanaut exploded and the Ork bomber was causing serious carnage. The mission continues with turn
- [Eve Online: New Graphics Card](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2015/eve-online-new-graphics-card/) - I knew my graphics card wasn't brilliant, it was a relic you're more likely to find in a drifting hulk in Eve Online than available at any shop. It wasn't until I benchmarked it and compared it to others that I found out how bad it was. One benchmarking site gave it a 3D benchmark
- [Map: Lindenbrook's Book and Scroll Shop](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/map-lindenbrook-book-scroll-shop/) - Long before Cora Lindenbrook acquired the deeds to what became her legendary Book & Scroll store, it was the humble abode of the stone half-giant Frumalog. Everyone in the realm knows of the superb wares of the Lindenbrook store, although that's at least what Cora the halfling would have you believe. Rows of heavy old
- [Map: The Iron Hold Prison](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/dnd-map-iron-hold-prison/) - Built with 4 foot thick stone walls and barred windows high in the ceiling, Lord Draimont’s Iron Hold prison held up to 40 inmates captive in cramped desperate conditions. During a freak unnatural storm, several masked sorcerers destroyed the western wall to the cells, entered the prison and lead a mass prison break. 30 prisoners fled Iron Hold into the dark electrical storm and disappeared without trace. These prisoners ranged from murders, dark warlocks and spies of the empire.
- [Bloodshed at Treta - Orks vs Astra Militarum (Pt1)](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/war-treta-orks-vs-astra-militarum/) - As the sun rose through the lush green leaves, the stillness in the air was shattered by the war chants of the crazed green-skinned Orks. From their position in the depths of the Keil's forest, they now charged straight for the city boundary of Treta. Startled by enemies at their back-door, a small company of
- [HELP - I accidentally gave out an overpowered item!](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2018/dm-handle-overpowered-items/) - Did the DM hand out an overpowered item in your D&D or Pathfinder world? Is the magical item now ruining the game
- [Eve Online: Few Weeks In!](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2015/eve-online-weeks/) - As of late there have been several days of considerable Eve playing. These nights have seen much diversification since my earlier posts of Eve Beginner Steps and Eve Mining for Beginners. This recent explosion of Eve playing has been caused primarily by a few more free evenings, a brand new GTX 960 graphics card... and mild game
- [Eve Online: Mining for Beginners](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2015/eve-online-mining-beginners/) - So my time with Aura has come to a quick end, however I feel like she'll be around again at some point. Her last action directed me over to the Royal Amarr Institute in Pasha VII, where I had a selection of agents ready to train me up. I've chosen the rather scary looking Zidah Arvo
- [Eve Online: Beginners Steps](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2015/eve-online-beginners-steps/) - Never being one to invest time in something that might not catch on, I think it's fair to say 13 years into Eve Online's existence I can take my first crash course as a beginner with a fair amount of confidence. I'd like to say my first day will be in charge of a leviathan-esque
- [Are Necron Nebuloscope's worth upgrading Tomb Blades with?](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/are-necron-nebuloscopes-worth-upgrading-tomb-blades-with/) - A quick break from the recent Tau postings as we look at the Necron Tomb Blades with their twin-linked Tesla carbines. Reading through the Necron codex for the first time I was really interested to see that the Tesla weapons that many Necron's have cause an additional 2 hits for every 6 they roll To
- [1500 point Tau army - Any good?](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/1500-point-tau-army-good/) - So after recently becoming a Tau convert in the 40K Universe, I'm still struggling to get reliable results from this supposedly 'weapon-savvy' and 'hard-hitting' race. I've probably played 4 games with them now, so not many, but I have noticed the following things: Fire Warriors often get wiped out before they can do anything significant
- [Ketla Tr'n Five - Recovering the Truth](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/ketla-trn-five-recovering-the-truth/) - The Chaos ship slipped undetected through the darkness of space - closing in on its target like a silent eagle in the wind. Infidius Fang was an experimental escort class ship, it's usual blistering array of armament had been stripped, as had most of its defense and life support systems. It was left as a
- [Tau Victory on the Plateaus of Ketla' 5](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/tau-victory-over-space-marines-40k-games-workshop/) - With a chilling rush of frozen air, the transporter ship doors slid open to reveal a white-out of snow and ice. The Tau XV8 Battlesuits embarked outwards, their night vision sensors peering into the blizzard that engulfed them on all sides. Visual enhancements, laser scanners and thermal mapping arrays built up an overlaid image of
- [Dark Vengeance is Dawning](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2014/40k-dark-vengeance-is-dawning/) - After well over a decade of not playing Warhammer 40K - I have finally relapsed back into its addictive dice rolling ways. I find board games just don't have the immersion and tactical nature to them that 40K did. Also Xbox and Playstation games lack the 'collect-ability' and social aspects. Back further into the world
- [Dominion (Card Game)](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/2013/dominion-card-game/) - Dominion is a card game like no other I've played before. It's produced by Rio Grande Games and fits into the genre of collectible card games, similar to phenomenally popular games like Magic: the Gathering. The craze of playing, trading and competing with MtG decks completely was ignored by passed me by when I was younger - so

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- [Epic Hand-Drawn Maps of Four Against Darkness Solo RPG](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/epic-hand-drawn-maps-of-four-against-darkness-solo-rpg/) - Collection of my hand-drawn maps produced while playing the solo RPG 'Four Against Darkness' Custom rules have also been added, including exciting new treasures, gems and jewelry, as well as dangerous corridor features... and of course general dungeon goodies. Check out my mini-series expansion for Four Against Darkness. The Sunken Mount A neat and tidy
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- [Painting Challenge Gallery](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/painting-challenge-2019-gallery/) - A painting gallery including my WW2 miniatures, Necromunda Goliath gang, Blood Bowl Humans, 40k Tyranids and a retinue of historic knights, arches and spearmen.
- [Gallery of Custom Fantasy & Sci-Fi Maps](https://www.pauljoyce.co.uk/gallery-fantasy-sci-fi-maps/) - Below you'll find a small selection of the maps I've hard-drawn over the last few months.

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