Pop Some Popcorn and Watch the Show. More Resinforge (mis)Adventures.

This picture is devoted to a certain "company" owner.

If you haven't been following the hilarity/insanity of the Resinforge drama now is the time to pop the popcorn, sit back, and catch up.  The thread previously linked on C&C, here, to the Dakka forum about Resinforge being owned and operated by a known scammer has since been deleted.  For the reason why check out this new thread on Dakka.  If you read through the thread about the "Cease and Desist" letter then you'll see there is a lot of doubt whether the letter is real or not.  Seriously, if you have thought at all about purchasing from Resinforge be careful.  I am not saying don't buy from them, just be sure you can find out as much as possible about a business before doing business, and if anything feels out of place proceed with extreme caution!  It is also a bit of fun watching Resinforge's FB page as they are constantly deleting comments, many of their own after they realize they did damage to their own case/image, and responding with wild accusations.  My favorite accusation was that Lexicanum was able to have their "law firms" website from their "cease and desist" letter taken down by accusing them of using a format for the "cease and desist" letter.  Well, enjoy C&C readers it really is quite entertaining.

40k Tournament Saturday May 11th at Game Empire Pasadena

This Saturday come on down to Game Empire in Pasadena and enjoy 3 rounds of 40k!  The format is slightly modified book missions at the 1500 point level, no FW allowed.  It is a great setting to play in with a good draw of competitive players and fluffy casual gamers alike.  I can't be there the whole day but it looks like I will be there in the morning for the first round as a ringer if needed.  Maybe even with some Dark Angels.  Despite my thinking they aren't a good list!

Go to the Dakka or FB event pages to let them know you're coming!
Dakka Thread
GE:P FB Event Page

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Warning to C&C Followers Regarding Resin Forge.

There are some serious reservations regarding Resin Forge (I will not link to it) and the owner of the company.  It is suspected, many say it is certain, that the person running Resin Forge is a known scammer of the gaming community.  Details can be found here.  The evidence is convincing enough that I wanted to be sure all those who read Capture and Control are aware of the possibility you may be completely ripped off by doing business with Resin Forge.  I in no way state categorically either way, I am simply presenting a warning to my readers and the relevant link.  A few quick tips on buying minis online.

1. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.
2. Research all new, or unknown to you, companies prior to buying form them.  Forums are excellent for this.
3. If you place a claim in on PayPal never, ever, cancel that claim without proper reparations being made to you by the seller.  Once canceled a claim cannot be reopened.
4. If you encounter major problems document everything, do not engage in phone calls that are not recorded.  Email is the best choice.
5. Do not be intimidated by claims of police, FBI, CIA (yes CIA), Lawyers, etc involvement against you.  If you have been wronged, you're in the right and these are common scare tactics from scammers.

Read the thread, it could help save you money, sleep, and save you from undue stress and anguish.

Why the Dark Angels are, Once Again, GWs Worst Marine Codex.

For quite a while I have been working on building a good Dark Angels list, or find one somewhere on the net or my gaming group, and have failed completely.  This felt odd to me since it is a new codex and even the previously panned CSM codex has provided some killer lists and combos, but the DA hasn't.  So that got me to wondering why, and I think I have an answer.  More after the break.

GWs War on its Customer Base Continues. Morons.

Well, it would seem GW is at it again.  Faeit212s site and Bell of Lost Souls are down.  It is really looking at this point like this is due to DCMAs issued by GW against Google who runs Blogger.  Luckily this site is small enough to have gone unnoticed!

Here are links to relevant discussions on the subject.

Dakka discussion.
BoLS Lounge Discussion

And here is the YouTube update from Faeit himself.



I really don't understand GW.  They are only making their customers more and more angry.  These sites they are attacking support their businesses free of charge.  They help to promote the playing of the game, painting and building of miniatures, large scale gaming Conventions in the case of BoLS etc.

I just can't see their logic.  Part of the reason I haven't been posting much lately is I am no longer willing to devote my precious spare time to a game run by a Company that is out to get me and my fellow gamers.  Hopefully this is all resolved soon.  In the mean time if Faeit or any of the BoLS guys have things they want published, no matter how "controversial" they are in the eyes of GW I am more than happy to post them here.  Although I have a much, much smaller following.

Nurgle Themed 1500 point Daemon List, Going to try it in a Tournament Tomorrow!

Epic Nurgle Guitar is Epic.

Ok, first off that guitar is awesome.  As a guitar player and 40k enthusiast I really want one of these now.  Back on topic.  I posted the speed painted models I did the last 2 days in 6.5 hours for tomorrows tournament and I got some feedback wanting to know what the list I will be running is.  I figured it can't hurt to discuss it in a new post.  List and discussion after the break.

Speed Painting Again. 800 Points of Daemons in 2 Days!

Well, I am at it again.  There is a 1500 point Swiss event at Game Empire Pasadena tomorrow and rather than run with my fully painted Necron Army I decided it would be fun to try and speed paint 800ish points of Daemons in various stages of completion in 2 days.  Since my 1500 point Necron Army in 5 days went so well I figured it wouldn't be too hard to do 800 points of Daemons!  The results, mostly, after the break.

Army Builder Update! Chaos Daemons Now Available.

I know not everyone uses, or even likes, Army Builder but I certainly rely on it a lot so this is news worthy to me!  Lone Wolf Dev in charge of Army Builder uploaded the newest 40k 6th ed update today which includes the 6th ed Daemons, Death from the Skies, and Imperial Armor Apoc 2e and FAQ updates.  This is huge for me since, as I states I rely on it heavily, I can now build Daemon lists and CSM w/ Daemon Allies lists without the need for using pen, paper, and a calculator.  Call me lazy if you like but I haven't looked back since buying my first copy of Army Builder way back in 4th e 40k.  So if you rely on AB as much as I do open it up and get this update!  I know I can't wait to get home so I can conveniently build and manipulate Daemon lists.

Selling My Cron Air! Check it Out!

Well the time has come.  My Cron Air army has served me well, as those who follow C&C know, but it is time for us to part ways.  From my 5 day speed painting session to finish it to the tournaments and league nights I used it for this army has done very well.  The army was built with this years Bay Area Open in mind but since I wasn't able to attend and I have my eyes elsewhere for gaming these days I figured it was time to sell the Cron Air.  Here is the listing Overwatch's Necrons.

Here are a few pictures for those who forgot what it looks like.

News: No More Selling GW Products on Ebay.

Well, it would appear the next roll out in GWs war on customers, their own game, and fun in general has arrived.  Ebay has removed all the GW categories for sellers of products in the first of several steps to remove GW products from their site.  This isn't just new products being sold at a discount*, or bits, but also the thousands of entries on eBay selling used products like fully built, fully painted, partially painted, armies and units from individuals.  Here is a copy of an email from eBay inquiring about the removal of the GW categories.:

Hi there!
Yes, that's correct, the categories have been removed as part of a pilot rollout that affect a limited number of eBay users. A more detailed announcement will be going out soon, but in general terms, we have been approached and agreed to a request from Games Workshop to prevent the selling and re-selling of their products on eBay both old and new.
This change in eBay policy will start taking effect over the next couple of weeks and will be implemented across all eBay users. Existing auctions will be allowed to run their course and Buy It Now listings, once expired, will not be permitted to be re-listed.
Regards
- The eBay Team 


 So here we are.  The last free bastion of major GW sales online that is not direct from GW and our last great hope for bits gone.

*Next time you think you're getting a discount on these items check the shipping costs, add it to the price you will pay and compare it the the price of the product on GWs website.  Discount indeed.