Finished the Myst series of PC games

Twenty years since I first played the PC game Myst I finally finished the fantastic series!

I still remember the experience of playing the first Myst, headphones on, totally immersed in another world, it was like no other game at that time and was probably the one that got me hooked on PC gaming.  This was a time of limited internet and no FAQs/cheats/walkthroughs - making the game a real challenge, writing notes as you explored and worked out the puzzles.  You felt like you were a part of the story and got a real sense of achievement when you came to the end.  Over the years I have played many computer games (mostly fantasy based RPGs and adventures) and the Myst series slotted in among them, Riven, Exile, Revelation, each time felt like coming home.  I recently played Uru (and Uru to D'ni) and felt like the story had lost it's way but followed it quickly with End Of Ages and was pleased that they managed to get the atmosphere right again and had a fitting end to this saga.

Sure there are many great PC games out there now, but if you have never experienced the worlds of Myst you really have missed out, not just on a piece of gaming history, (and amazing soundtracks including the talent of Peter Gabriel and Jack Wall), but on a journey you will never forget.

 

Moist Von Lipwig new to Discworld Miniatures

The latest sculpt from Kul Asyrk - made for MicroArt Studios as usual...



I wonder if it will be out in time to coincide with Going Postal by Mob Films - soon to be aired on Sky in the UK?

It also looks like Kul Asyrk is working on Igneous the Troll and the Senior Wrangler, good to see the Discworld collection gradually expanding.

New Discworld Sculpts

Check out the latest sculpts from Kul Asyrk posted on coolminiornot, I expect these "greens" will soon be available to buy as metal multi-part figures from MicroArt Studios.

Detritus


Death on Bike

Latest Discworld Releases

Just checked out the latest Discworld figures available from MicroArt Studios - 29 now available to purchase from them. The images below are taken from their website, they sell them unassembled and unpainted on plain black bases.

Esme Weatherwax on Broom



Magrat on Broom


Nanny Ogg on Broom


The Bursar

More New Discworld Figures

MicroArt Studios have just released more Discworld figures, bringing the total now available to 25. Great stuff for all us Discworld fans! The latest releases are shown below, the pictures are taken from the MicroArt Studios shop pages, but please remember that they are sold by them unassembled and unpainted with plain black bases. I am happy to assemble and paint any of this Discworld range of figures for only £10 per figure, this does not include the cost of the figure or postage. I can produce the same colour scheme as those shown on the MicroArt Studio website shop or produce a unique figure to your own design. Simply contact me if you are interested.

The Canting Crew Set


Duck Man


Coffin Henry


Arnold Sideways


Foul Ole Ron and Gaspode


Captain Carrot


Sergeant Fred Colon


Cheery Littlebottom


Angua

Latest Discworld Figure News

Here are the latest "greens" by Kul Asyrk as published on coolminiornot. As with the previous "greens" you can expect them to be turning up for sale as 30mm multi-part metal miniatures soon at MicroArt Studios. They are:

Sergeant Colon



Cheery Littlebottom



Carrot Ironfounderson



The Canting Crew



Angua



The last "greens" to become metal miniatures are shown below, these have all been painted by MicroArt Studios and the pictures are taken from their shop website. Remember these are all sold unpainted and unassembled with plain black bases. The cobblestone bases shown in the photographs are made of resin and can be purchased in random unpainted packs of five from MicroArt Studios. Note that there are two size bases 30mm and 40mm depending on the figure requirements.


Twoflower



Mustrum Ridcully



Otto Chriek



Giamo Casanunda



Esme Weatherwax II



As with all the other Discworld miniatures I am happy to paint any of these on a commission basis.

Games Workshop Brings Back Space Hulk

Check out the Games Workshop website for details of how to pre-order the 20th Anniversary re-release of Space Hulk. It is going to be a very limited edition (why? - probably to help keep the price high!)



A board game for two players containing "a 23-page Rulebook, a 47-page Mission book and 35 finely-detailed, plastic Citadel miniatures, including: 11 Space Marine Terminators, one Space Marine Terminator Librarian, 22 Genestealers, and one Broodlord. Also included are: 105 gaming counters, 24 corridors, 10 rooms, eight crossroads, eight T-junctions, six corner sections, four dead ends, four end pieces, 20 doors with plastic stands, one mission status display, and three plastic mission objectives, including: a dead Space Marine on throne, a Blood Angels artefact and a Cyber-Altered Task Unit. Plus a sand timer and five bone-coloured dice unique to this game."

If you are lacking a Sci-Fi board game you might want to take a look at Doom the Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games, which is currently very well priced for its massive content in comparison to this re-release. It can be played with two to four people and is always a real blast.

Much as I would love to get my hands on these miniatures to paint I do not think I will be splashing the cash this time, maybe I will be able to afford it at the 50th anniversary!