tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post1271499246158596451..comments2024-03-25T20:55:48.523+00:00Comments on Didcot Wargames Club: St Andrews Wargaming- 2017 in reviewMike (Didcot Wargames Club)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-475876440717206032018-01-04T06:20:00.099+00:002018-01-04T06:20:00.099+00:00Nice overview, and I still admire your Deathwatch ...Nice overview, and I still admire your Deathwatch army, it looks really good! The Cult already looks great, too, you've really cranked out the painted units there in seemingly no time. <br /><br />2017 for me has been more of a year of Infinity than 40K. I got somewhat fed up with not being able to make my mind up which army to play, buying, assembling and selling things all the time. And taking a loss with every sale of course, let alone the time invested. <br /><br />So toward the middle/end of the year I made somewhat of a house-cleaning and now have only Dark Eldar and Blood Angels left. The latter I got in a trade for my White Scars, and wasn't really sure I'd like. I was close to selling those as well but the new Codex is really solid and fun to play. So I'll paint them up as World Eaters instead haha (Blood Angels lore is so bland...).<br /><br />For 2018 I'm excited about the 2nd iteration of our club league that I'll manage again, this time even with ELO rankings taken from chess. It'll be fun!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199583732490727488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-14106552375672460202017-12-30T16:14:53.550+00:002017-12-30T16:14:53.550+00:00I'd like the Ork codex to be good. It's be...I'd like the Ork codex to be good. It's been a while since I've had them on the tabletop, so would like the codex to bring them back up to a decent level. Don't know if that will be in 2018 though. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-26663295644550128822017-12-30T08:25:15.282+00:002017-12-30T08:25:15.282+00:00Hi Michael,
I agree, facebook helps to reach out ...Hi Michael,<br /><br />I agree, facebook helps to reach out to more people it seems. But since it does not take long to post a link on twitter I don't mind. <br /><br />In general, it is less about the platform we post the links to blog articles and more about how to share the content with more hobbyist. And as always I am looking for inspiration and ideas. Your blog certainly provides both!<br /><br />Ha! If "too many codices" per year was the only issue that would be great! After all, one wants to have enough content to write about. But I do agree that when they are released fast it puts additional pressure to write about them as soon as possible. Otherwise the review may not be so interesting any more if published too late.<br /><br />Is there anything in particular you are looking forward to in 2018?<br /><br />Cheers!Swordmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735639525894232458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-81516773150597287932017-12-29T11:26:15.540+00:002017-12-29T11:26:15.540+00:00Cheers Swordmaster! I haven't found twitter to...Cheers Swordmaster! I haven't found twitter to be that good for engagement, but facebook is awesome. I post certain articles to around 6 facebook groups and there always seems to be a lot of views coming from that. <br /><br />I wouldn't worry about the page views too much. Your blog puts out some really high quality work. I think 40k is just such a gaming behemoth that any blog focusing on it is going to do quite well. <br /><br />To be honest, I've struggled a bit to keep the article rate going over the past few months. With moving yet again and the new job, I find it difficult to find the time to get the battle reports written up quickly. Also, the codex reviews have been a bit of a struggle to get out, as they are getting released so quickly! Hopefully, my armies will get a bit of a break for now so that I can focus on getting some more painting done. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-76136785180481021962017-12-29T11:22:23.436+00:002017-12-29T11:22:23.436+00:00Yeah, I tend to agree with that. I can't compl...Yeah, I tend to agree with that. I can't complain too much, as I've been a bit lazy in reading other blogs the last few weeks. Need to get back on and commenting!Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-39834774770876891112017-12-29T11:21:41.960+00:002017-12-29T11:21:41.960+00:00Cheers Steve! I've picked up my Guard now and ...Cheers Steve! I've picked up my Guard now and am looking forward to getting them on the table. Dusting off my Baneblade in preparation to crush some foes under its treads. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-75709871879733624762017-12-29T07:24:28.702+00:002017-12-29T07:24:28.702+00:00Hi there!
Thanks a lot for the review, it prompte...Hi there!<br /><br />Thanks a lot for the review, it prompted me to write one too before I find out it is a middle of 2018 :)<br /><br />Congratulations on a very productive year! I am really impressed by the traffic you generate on your blog. While the reviews may not have as many readers as they used to, it seems to me they too contribute a lot to your blog and make it more popular. <br /><br />I noticed that posting links to the articles on twitter and facebook helps to reach out to more readers. I get some short comments on social media too but I am glad that it allows me to share with more people. <br /><br />I think you are doing great already but I also understand that, especially with the annual review, one wonders what to do better next year :) It would be fantastic if I could close that gap in terms of number of blog articles per year. <br /><br />Keep up the great work you do on your excellent blog and all the best in 2018!Swordmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735639525894232458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-60307739683339722062017-12-28T21:32:10.762+00:002017-12-28T21:32:10.762+00:00I think the drop in views is blogosphere wide due ...I think the drop in views is blogosphere wide due to the expansion of other social media outlets, people want instant gratification and can’t be bothered with creating blogs, easier to just post a picture on instant platform without the efforts. Blogs aren’t dead, but I do think they will decline and become the home to more Longbeards rather than Youngbloods. I want more than ‘here is a picture’ so I frequent blogs.Siph_Horridushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159625883822754521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-40659412214735231362017-12-28T21:26:28.829+00:002017-12-28T21:26:28.829+00:00Excellent, I’ve dug out my other RTB01 squad to mi...Excellent, I’ve dug out my other RTB01 squad to mirror last year’s efforts in Squaduary.Siph_Horridushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159625883822754521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-33680601695588582522017-12-28T19:00:37.355+00:002017-12-28T19:00:37.355+00:00I've noticed a drop in views as well, around 2...I've noticed a drop in views as well, around 25% overall and it does seem to be a general trend all round from what I've seen. <br /><br />Best of luck with the new year and i look forward to seeing how your AM do in the new year. I've found that the new codex is really good, but it does take a bit of getting use to the new way of playing guard.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412304888734273336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-1180873827804380192017-12-28T15:05:13.635+00:002017-12-28T15:05:13.635+00:00Awesome stuff! I've still got plenty of cult u...Awesome stuff! I've still got plenty of cult units to paint up, so looking forward to that! Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-47984325127603723492017-12-28T13:03:23.748+00:002017-12-28T13:03:23.748+00:00I was happy to see your blog keeping going, I thou...I was happy to see your blog keeping going, I thought there was a lot of solid content.<br /><br />Also Squaduary will return.Rory (Stepping Between Games)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11795468944108833350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-17637027956943176072017-12-28T10:45:10.192+00:002017-12-28T10:45:10.192+00:00Cheers Nick! Yeah, the last few days have been bus...Cheers Nick! Yeah, the last few days have been busy. Just figured it was people checking stuff out over the holidays. <br /><br />No major plans for 2018 as of yet. My Army Showcase was a bit of a bust. I had a few people interested, but nothing ever came of it. Maybe I'll keep an eye out for new armies to showcase. I could also do with another push on Better Know A Blogger, get some new blogs to read in the new year. I've also been considering dabbling with a video battle report or two. Not going to get rid of my written ones, as they are still my favourite and relatively unique for my blog, but would be nice to expand it a bit. We'll see. <br /><br />Other than that, just going to keep working on my armies and getting some games in. Attending the London grand tournament next year, so need to start building up a list to take there. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-22791939461378258132017-12-28T09:55:55.761+00:002017-12-28T09:55:55.761+00:00A good year on the whole! I’ve noticed a distinct ...A good year on the whole! I’ve noticed a distinct drop in views from the early months, though in the last week or so I’ve been hitting 4-500 a day again. <br /><br />You working on anything new for the new year blog wise?Triple Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002702481127525157noreply@blogger.com