A Tale of 1 GW Manager, 2 Ex GW Managers, and 1 Ex Staff Member (or 4 Gamers - you decide)

Actually, the way things are going, it's more likely to be the tale of 23 gamers but there we go...

So, after much discussion, pondering and wondering it is now almost time to begin our tale. Effectively the plan for us all to get painted a 2,000 point fantasy army in a reasonable time by providing each other with some moral support and gentle prodding to get it done. Similar to the series that has been run in White Dwarf from time to time each Gamer will have a monthly budget to spend on shiny new toy soldiers. They will be tasked with building and painting those models within the month. Points will be awarded for completion of said task, with bonus points for mini-modelling projects along the way, and also for games played in the month. At the end the person with the most points wins all of our admiration and respect. Easy peasy!

For the first 2 months we'll have a combined budget of £50 which represents a battalion box (although most of us aren't buying a battalion box and just getting an equivalent value of models). After that each month the budget will be £30. Each person should go onto this blog at the beginning of the month and list the models they've bought. At the end of the month you need to post pictures of your (hopefully) completed models. Each month will also have a modelling project - you should post pictures of this as well then we can vote on who's is the best. Also, from month 4 onwards, you can get points if you've played any games - only the best result counts though. Please provide a battle report (doesn't have to be long).

Sam (who is taking Skaven and so can be forgiven) has brought up the fact that some people will need to spend more than £30 per month to get their army done. If you're going to do that please tell us all of the models you're going to buy at the beginning of the month and you'll be judged on finishing all of them - only fair really.

The points will work as follows:

All models built - 1 point

All models painted to '3 colour standard' - 3 points

All models based - 1 point

Modelling project attempted - 3 points

Best modelling project - 3 points

2nd best modelling project - 2 points

3rd best modelling project - 1 point

Lost a game - 1 point

Drew a game - 2 points

Won a game - 3 points

Battle report - 1 point

The modelling projects will be:

December/January - Standard Bearer

February - Hero or Lord

March - Wizard

April - War Machine

May - Monster (with or without rider)

I think we should aim to have a 500 point army by the end of February, 1000 by the end of April. That way we could get together for a Doubles Tournament or something in May. I think some of us would also like to consider going to the Grand Tournament for Fantasy next year with our army - it'd be cool if we all went for the same heat...

So, without further ado, please consider this competition OPEN! Get posting with your purchases for month 1&2 and then get building and painting. Good luck!