Because Of Dragons
Welcome to "Because Of Dragons..."
This is here for me to provide you with my thoughts, ideas, opinions and more on aspects of the tabletop gaming world which I think deserve a
- Another Member's Only video from the channel today looking at painting #Sharpe, working on Perry Miniatures' Travelbattle and more musings on the hobby - can watch here www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ku...
- With a new #Sharpe game and more miniatures on the horizon from @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social - I have a think about the miniatures, what I hope will be coming soon and where they'll go with the rules. Let me know what you think www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXBt...
- A look at the things I love about the new Maggotkin of Nurgle Battletome for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar - picking out some of the cool ways you can delve into the army in the new edition www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLV-...
- First hobby vlog member's only video is up on the channel for folks to check out. Showing off what I'm working on at the moment and how that pile of potential continues to grow www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxT8...
- Like old school #wargaming forums? Maybe consider joining the one I've set up for the BoD community - a nice, chill, friendly place to share what you've been working on and what you enjoy becauseofdragons.proboards.com
- I explain why #ArcWorlde is the antidote to the seriousness of wargaming and why the @warpminiatures.bsky.social range and game is well worth exploring for a dose of pure, fun, whimsical escapism on the tabletop. Check out the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABVI...
- Doing some #wargaming painting and want something to chill to and ultimately disagree with? Check out my Ranking of all of the #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #WarhammerAgeOfSigmar factions...by the Rule of Cool! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x1s...
- What was revealed for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #AoS as part of the latest #WarhammerPreview? Check out the new miniatures and my favourites here www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY5f...
- Back with more Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, discussing what the start of 2026 holds for the game and where it could go next. A big celebration year, Hunt for Gollum and more could mean something from GW! #MESBG www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUYA...
- I go through the new #Monolith #Conan #RPG #TTRPG and tell you why I think it's an awesome set of rules that properly showcase Conan on the tabletop. Let me know what you think www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAKs...
- Back talking #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar and discussing what I love about the Helsmiths of Hashut and their brand new Battletome www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9hW...
- Back for 2026 with a first video looking at the War of the Rohirrim supplement from GW for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG #Wargaming - I share my thoughts on if it's worth picking up www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGbv...
- Another video for today looking at the new Maggotkin of Nurgle miniatures for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #AoS - some disgustingly good miniatures! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo9j...
- With the full #WarhammerQuest: Darkwater reveal now out there in the wild, I give my thoughts on the new miniatures and more + why I think this is a good move from GW #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #AoS www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDsR...
- Fun (and random) addition to the #MESBG range this morning that I don't think was announced anywhere - but check out cool new Theodred! www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/m...
- Plus, I had a look at #BonstarkMiniatures' 3D prints that they kindly sent my way that are going to form the basis of the foes my Dwarves will be facing in #MESBG - you can check out my review of the prints here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9r0...
- The second part of my army build for #MESBG is now out where I talk about The Army of Thror, painting the Young Thorin, Dwalin and Balin and then look ahead to building Erebor Dwarf Warriors to fill the ranks www.youtube.com/watch?v=71An...
- It arrived! So, had to get the @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social #Sharpe unboxed and built so I can slap some paint on him. A quick little review and build to show off the figures. Built whilst watching the latest @peachytips.bsky.social video, which was thematic! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwx0...
- Better late than never! Checking out the 2nd Edition of #BurrowsAndBadgers from @michael-lovejoy.bsky.social and @ospreygames.bsky.social with a little flickthrough of the book and my general thoughts on this excellent update to a lovely skirmish game www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOla...
- ...I then do the same, going through the Battletome for the Nighthaunt and telling you 5 Things I Love about this faction too from #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #AoS #NewAoS #WarhammerAgeOfSigmar www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckCN...
- Diving back into the Battletome reviews, I talk about 5 Things I Love about the Flesh-eater Courts of #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #WarhammerAoS #AoS #NewAoS www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-WI...
- Seeking alternative miniatures for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG? Check out what #MedburyMiniatures has to offer www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-DR...
- I also talked about the things I loved about the new Battletome for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #AoS and the Kharadron Overlords. Chocks away for the sky Dwarves! www.youtube.com/watch?v=udU5...
- If you missed it, I talk about 5 things I love about the new Battletome for the Blades of Khorne and #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar #AoS www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIO9...
- I give my thoughts on the new War of the Rohirrim Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG figures that will be completing the Good side of this historic #LotR #Middleearth conflict www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv72...
- If you missed it, I also recently covered 5 things I love about the Idoneth Deepkin from their new Battletome for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3vb...
- I take a look at some of the ace new #ww2 Australian Infantry from #MedburyMiniatures who are currently on Kickstarter funding the range! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlVK...
- #Gorechosen from #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar was an excellent board game and a hidden gem that you SHOULD pick up and play given the chance. I go through the game and why I think it's freckin' awesome youtu.be/oLKxT57V75A?...
- A brand new miniature has been revealed for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG - check out my thoughts on Helm Hammerhand and the first Journal for the new edition #wargaming youtu.be/q-OKrn5V2Rw?...
- The second video covering cool things about #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar factions covers the Gloomspite Gitz - find out more here #wargaming youtu.be/Gl3LQcuEbA8?...
- I have started a new series covering #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar where I talk about 5 cool things I love about a faction - we started with Soulblight Gravelords youtu.be/9d8SNcwXwM8?...
- Catch my new #MESBG army project I am working on as a "Tale of One Gamer" where I build the Army of Thror and start a Young Thorin force I've been wanting to do for ages #wargaming #lotr youtu.be/vThLn8nXbeQ?...
- Check out my thoughts on The Armies Of The Lord Of The Rings for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG #LotR. Was the change such a bad one? www.youtube.com/watch?v=afH5...
- Check out my thoughts on the new #Conan #ttrpg #rpg from Monolith which really nails the themes of Conan whilst also being an approachable set of mechanics for newcomers - let me know what you think in the comments www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aFM...
- I give my thoughts on the new edition Rules Manual for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG - I go through some of the key changes and would like to hear your thoughts in the comments www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMJp...
- If you want more #BurrowsAndBadgers, check out my miniature showcase featuring a range of different figures from my own collection. This is by no means exhaustive but it'll give you a taste of the range! www.youtube.com/watch?v=solA...
- I follow up on my #BurrowsAndBadgers coverage with a look into the main rulebook and what I like about the game mechanics, warband building and campaigns. Find out more about this excellent #wargame www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX7J...
- Another video this week on Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG as I look at the updates to Army Building in the new edition of the game. What do you make of the changes? www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhKZ...
- I'm not done on videos for this week it seems. I chat about the news that went under the radar from the weekend as we're getting a new Path To Glory book for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar. I talk about what might be in it and why narrative campaigns are fun! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOx9...
- I have a chat about this week's rules preview for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game #MESBG concerning profiles, priority rolls and more. I will be back to talk about the second article they're planning later in the week! Have a watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snn6...
- I also had a bit of a ramble about why Oathsworn Miniatures' #BurrowsAndBadgers continues to be one of my favourite Fantasy miniatures games that you need to try out if you're looking for an alternative #wargame www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLOv...
- A couple of new videos from this weekend. The first had me diving into how cool the new Gloomspite Gitz and Orruk Warclans look for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar - I give my thoughts on the new miniatures www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-ko...
- If you're a Middle-earth fan, I also talked about the new Snow Troll and Orc reveals from GW for #WarOfTheRohirrim and #MESBG - I shared my thoughts here www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zJr...
- As a companion video, I also have one where I show off how I painted the Skaventide Skaven for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar using the Slapchop method and plenty of Contrast plus a healthy amount of washes - see what you think www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtnU...
- First time on the platform and sharing some of my recent work! In this video I show off how I painted the Anvils Of The Heldenhammer for #Warhammer #AgeOfSigmar - let me know what you think! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V6O...
