The Walking Dead Boot Camp – Friday
Welcome to The Walking Dead Boot Camp! We're kicking things off as the Boot Campers get settled in to try and survive the zombie apocalypse.
Comment To Win Awesome Goodies This Weekend!
We're here with Mantic Games' own Ronnie Renton as well as the guys from 4Ground who will be showing off some of their excellent terrain.
The hobbying will also be supported with the aid of Army Painter!
Special Thanks To
Mantic Games - 4Ground - The Army Painter
Follow along throughout the weekend for all the Walking Dead goodness!
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Friday Is Finished!
It's time for us to head to the pub and let this all blow over.
Hang on no it isn't! We've got pints to down and plenty of planning to do as we head towards the rest of this epic Boot Camp weekend
Turning Douglas Into One Of The Undead!
Hey...errr, Doug? How are you doing. Something seems a bit wrong with your eyes dude. Oh My God!
Ronnie’s Round Up! How Has It Gone?
It's time to catch up with Ronnie once again as we finish off the games for tonight and consider heading off to the pub soon.
Oh...and we have some errant zombies on the run.
Join Caleb In His Love For Brains!
Getting into the spirit of things it appears as if Caleb is ready to chomp on some brains. With a whole weekend of great food on the horizon maybe some delicious grub will sait his need for brains!
The Devil’s In The Detail
Working alongside 4Ground we've been able to create some wonderful tables packed with amazing terrain, showing off epic scenes of a future gone awry.
However, when you take a look at the big picture sometimes you miss the little details so we've collected together this gallery showing off some of the small touches that appear throughout the boards.
A Catch Up With Warren – How Did It Go?
With the dust settling on the magnificent mulletman's (Warren) game we find out how it went and what insane things happened during his misadventures on the tabletop.
How would you deal with The Walking Dead?
Food Time!
The walkers don't just eat brains. They also enjoy some delicious food from our local place.
People are getting stuck in before we head to the pub later!
Will You Be Able To Escape From Andy?
The undead problem is getting a bit out of hand now. When we said that they'd be able to come and experience The Walking Dead here this weekend we didn't mean quite this literally...
Business At The Front, Party At The Back – Warren’s Game!
We catch up with Warren and find out how his games are going as he has fully embraced this Boot Camp and is really enjoying getting stuck in.
It will be interesting to see how this one plays out but
Andrew Becomes One With The Walkers!
It's fun making sure that we get to infect all of our Boot Campers. With that in mind here's Andrew who has become a shambling fiend out for braaaains!
Team BoW Comes Out On Top!
It seems like Beasts Of War came out on top as they clashed with 4Ground's Ben on the tabletop for The Walking Dead: All Out War.
Find out how it call came to an end!
Zombified! Ronnie Escapes From Containment
We're having a bit of fun but it seems like Ronnie may have taken things a little too seriously and got himself infected!
Tune in to see who else gets caught by the walkers and turned into the living dead throughout the weekend!
Gerry Versus Adam – Who Won?
We find out more about how the game went between Gerry and Adam.
It's been fun seeing the swings of fate in the game and we get some feedback on how the rules have been to pick up too.
BoW Dawn Versus 4Ground’s Ben!
We're here for a real grudge match as we find out who is going to win between Beasts Of War Dawn and 4Ground's Ben.
The honour of both of our companies is at stake here so we need to know who you're supporting!
Ronnie & Rob Teach More Boot Campers
Ronnie & Rob from Mantic Games are on hand delving into the mechanics of the game with the Boot Camp members who have popped in lately.
It's been very easy to pick up the rules and folks are beginning to learn more about the tips and tactics you need to win.
Mid-Game Catch-Up With Gerry & Adam
We're catching up with some of the Boot Campers to see how their games are going and the first pairing is Gerry and Adam.
It's been quite the fight around the campsite with this one and there's no sign of glamping involved at all!
The Battlefields Of The Walking Dead: All Out War
We've been following along with some of the games already today and talking with the Boot Campers but we thought we'd also get down into the action to see how it's all coming together and get a closer look at the buildings from 4Ground.
Ronnie Guides Us Through How It’s Going
We catch up with Ronnie from Mantic Games to find out how the first games are going and what he thinks of the survivors chances so far.
Everyone is having loads of fun and we've already heard a bunch of whoops! and yeahs! from tables as something spectacular happens!
The Games Begin & Walkers Are Roused
People are now getting stuck into the game and delving into their first scenarios with a handful of survivors.
There has already been a few explosions, the odd ambush, plenty of gunshot wounds and a few nice surprises as they battle it out over supplies.
Learn How To Play The Walking Dead: All Out War
We got to sit down and learn how to play The Walking Dead: All Out War by Mantic Games and Ronnie is doing just that now with those who are taking part in the Boot Camp.
He's running through the rules and setting up a simple scenario for them to play as they get used to the rules and start slaughtering zombies and each other!
Starter Scenario Set Up & New Box Smell Appreciated!
It might seem weird but every wargamer knows the 'new box smell'. So, we've been tinkering around with some of the tables set up by 4Ground and getting set up for folks to enjoy themselves tonight.
The Tables Are Prepared & Boxes Opened
As we mentioned we're popping open the boxes and taking a look at their contents put together by Mantic Games while Ronnie makes sure to keep the tables looking shipshape!
Welcome To The Walking Dead Boot Camp!
It's kicked off! We're diving into The Walking Dead Boot Camp with Mantic Games but before it all begins we're going to fill you in as to what you can win by commenting this weekend.
Follow along as we'll be getting into more from the game soon. Take a look inside our very nice mall too!
Its a bitter pill for me to swallow……it was this bootcamp or a new dishwasher……unfortunately the new dishwasher won (well technically the Wife won).
As if that wasn’t bad enough, the new dishwasher was delivered this afternoon and I will be going home after work shortly to install it.
Oh fate. Cruel fate. Why do you mock me so…………you b@@@@@d!
Happy wife = happy life
I understand ……sob…….. I UNDERSTAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s harsh. For me it was a holiday got in the way of the boot camp and who knows what blocked the Kickstarter.
Real life eh? 🙂
I can relate dude! The bootcamp started on my missus’s birthday – I did broach the subject of celebrating early but quickly realised the error of my ways! 😉
P.s. – Have a great time y’all!!!
Would love to be there. Looks awesome. Thoose tables look ace. Want a table like that at home ^^
I’d rather have a room withlike that filled with tables at home …
Have a great weekend!
Holy cow that mall is huge!
I still want to win it all! And the tables are always awesome. If I win I will massage Warren s feet!
Soooooooo jealous! Things are looking great over there. I wish airfare had been less than $1200. I will make it to a Boot Camp one of these days!
Great tables again. Really like all the cars and debris that got the dirt and grime treatment.
I went all in on the Walking Dead Kickstarter and am looking forward to seeing it played with that certain Beasts of War flair.
Oh my gosh my vicarious bootcamp experience is here! I’m there in spirit, guys!
Should’ve backed the KS
You can still run a late pledge on their Kickstarter if you like.
Awesome, so going to watch this while on my own at work tomorrow
The how to play video is really helpful.
Great looking boards and fun time playing, have to attend a bootcamp someday!
Wish I was there the tables are great. Only thing that is missing may be the soundtrack to the original Dawn of the Dead playing in the background.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLyoiifdcU
Great start to the weekend, looking forward to seeing the shenanigans develop!
Has civilization broken down in the room yet? At some point the players should be looking out for their own well being over the fate of other humans!
….. Have a great time Guys!!!!!
Feel odd watching a boot camp from this side
@rasmus :c
looks great wish I could be there 😉
Some many games, not enough time
If I actually won that shopping mall I may need to consider moving to a bigger house.
@ugleb move into the Mall.
Great looking stuff. I love the set designs. Great job to all.
Gutted, I would of loved to attend this but with my life at the moment and 4 kids it was not going to happen… i think someone else has already said it happy wife = happy life. My walking dead kickstarter came through last week so will be very interested to hear how everyone gets on with it this weekend.
Have a great time all and maybe I will make it to one next year.
Martin
That beasty boy in the vest and purple shirt across the table from Dawn really needs a haircut.
Should be a great boot camp
Wish I cold have got there