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Dropzone Commander Boot Camp Day 1

Dropzone Commander Boot Camp Day 1

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So this evening kicks off the Dropzone Commander Bootcamp, brought to you by Beasts of War, Hawk Wargames & Army Painter.

We know many of you wanted to be here, so for those who couldn't make it, we hope the next three days of live blog will give you a real taster for getting into the fabulous game of Dropzone Commander.

REMEMBER: COMMENT TO WIN! On each of the three days of coverage we'll be picking a lucky winner who will win a Dropzone Commander 2 Player Starter Set! (Yup we have 3 to give away. Will you get one?)

Also check out the 10% OFF offers from Hawk Wargames & 4Ground.

Live Blogging Dropzone Commander Boot Camp Kick Off

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So to kick off, we explain what we're trying to do this weekend.

We hope you enjoy the coverage... and welcome aboard!

Tour the BoW HQ

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Lets give you a tour of the Boot Camp Venue shall we?

We have had a blast getting this far, and we hope you guys fancy joining us on a future Boot Camp weekend!

The Army Painter Tool Kits

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Army Painter have jumped on board to help everyone get there army's up and running.
and have sponsored the event with some cool tool kits

Let's Get Building eh?

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OK so we can't kick ass without some armies, so first things first let's get our armour together!

Let's Get Building eh?

Every Event Needs its Own Warlord...

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We Got a Wompa!

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One attendee Matt, aka Rattman21, has brought us a bunch of Star Wars stuff, including one much needed Wompa! Warren is so happy.

We Got a Wompa!

Pforson Brings His Own Army To Fight For The Resistance

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Why Ben (aka redben) Picked The PHR Faction

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Let's get stuck in and find out what draws a new player to a faction, in this case why would you join the ranks of the PHR?

Why Tanya (A.K.A Tanya) Picked The UCM Faction?

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Warren drops in on another of out Boot Camp Visitors, to have a chat about why they Picked the UCM.

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Food Time

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Food arrives and a horde of hungry wargamers descend upon the buffet.

Food Time

Why Ben (A.K.A Cornishdaimyo) Picked The Shaltari Faction?

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Lets have a look at our one and only Shaltari player at the Boot Camp this weekend.

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John Gets In On The Action

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John has decided to join the fun and has snagged himself some PHR to get stuck into painting.

John Gets In On The Action

Armies Almost Ready

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Many of our guests have finished building their armies. All they need now is a coat of paint and they're ready to go.

Armies Almost Ready

Boot Camp Q&A What would you like to know?

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Time to get your questions in about the Boot Camp, and Dropzone Commander in general.

Time to Prime

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With their armies built the boot campers begin spraying them up to start painting.

Time to Prime

The Tank God Talks Painting

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Why Carmen (A.K.A Maloquinn) Picked The Human Resistance?

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Lets have a look and see why you might want to have a look at the Human Resistance in Dropzone Commander.

Justin Shows Off Our Mighty Millennium Falcon

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Get Painting!

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Paint begins to appear on the Dropzone minis, while John tries something different with his PHR.

Get Painting!

"I've never seen this many Dropzone Commander armies built in one day."

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Why Sergio (A.K.A. Bucketknight) Picked The Scourge

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Some one has to play the villains and Sergio had risen to the challenge and is rocking out on to our gaming tables with the Scourge faction.

Sam's Shaltari

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All this Dropzone Commander modelling has made me want to join in, so in between blogging I finally got to work on my Shaltari.

Sam's Shaltari
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Lloyd suggests John should totally rust up the PHR his been painting

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Does Size Matter?

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Lets ask the one burning question that plagues all men, dose size matter?

We stop off with @commodorerob to find out.

"Me Thinks it's time to go to the pub..."

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After a Grand Day of Dropzone We Are Now In The Pub for Some Craic

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We've all hit the pub to wind down and get chatting about what we've all been doing and what's coming tomorrow. We hope you guys have enjoyed the Liveblogging and will be back for more tomorrow and on Sunday. Oh and remember to comment each day for your chance to WIN a 2 player starter set, how great is that.

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poentje

Yes, please

firebuck

So wish I had been able to go. Looks like a great time.

radegast6

this is so exiting!

siygess

Wow look at that, it’s even sort of sunny. Have fun over there, peeps!

docmonocle

And so it begins…

Good luck to everyone there! I wish I could be there, and I hope that it’s a great event for everyone!

droidgamer

like the sound of the coverage

teabaron

I wish I could afford to attend a bootcamp.

bacasino

Would love to be there! Have fun guys!!

theterraintutor

Have a great time fellas

apocryphal

Awesome!

kantor72

So jealous….

havoq

Need to win the lottery, then i can be at the next one 🙂

cypher4242

Ummm green with envy… actually I’ve gone right through the green shade catalog with any number of miniature paint manufacturer. To console myself I’m breaking open the super glue and files and will be building some of my own minis this evening.

dt73

Can I suggest, (tying this in with the Gurn of the Week) that considering the date does’t touch any models……

bigterp

Just like that noted tease, mother nature: plan to spend all weekend indoors and beautiful weather breaks out. Looks like fun and hope everything goes well.

apocryphal

I have to say, that looks epic – it looks like an entire city in that room!

spydah666

Hope all goes well, have a great weekend 🙂

davidwolf

I have leave to catch a flight, I wish I could hang round to see this !

nogginthenog

Looks great.

You guys really excelled with the preparation for this event, looking forward to more coverage over the event itself.

havoq

Still no dive on the vids on the site. I’ll watch um on the tube 🙂

lukeyboy

Wish I could be there

byakhee

*Gets some popcorn* Im ready for an evening of updates!

torros

Everyone get there ok?

nikkel

Looks amazing!

stusidle

DZC isn’t a game I’ve played but it does look great, particularly on those tables, well done guys. I look forward to learning more about it.

aegolius

Have a nice weekend guys.

See you on the next bootcamp 😉

cazboab

Okay looks like you’ve hit the ground running on these events gents, If there’s a similar output for every Bootcamp it might almost make up for those of us that miss out…

Any plans to do a livestream during the weekend for a couple hours, sorta like a mini revival of turn 8?

tillzy

Nice little army painter kit you get

markyp

I wish I was there. The wife is pregnant just now so I had to be the devoted husband. Next time though! Have fun guys!

aryus

Loving the 4Ground table.

hithero

Looking good, pitty I already have my armies or I would have been there 🙁

apocryphal

tag the photos with user names if the people are ok – it’s kinda surreal to see screen names brought to life LOL

apocryphal

*ok with that

mikemee

Hope you all have fun over the weekend, been playing Drop Zone for about 2 years now, it’s such a great game. Heres to Hawk having a sucessfull future!

dreggie

I would have skipped work to come to this event. This looks like it is going to be a blast! Have fun guys!!!

laager50

Would love to be there

d0g5t4r

Lots of PHR lol. So jealous I can’t rock up with my Scourge!

vondrasky

I have to say, this live blogging works amazing! Well done!

dropship

This is what weekend events should look like, really well thought through and pulled together. Looks like you guys are going to have a blast. Inspired me to hit the workshop and rattle off more DZC myself. Kudos.

maledrakh

you know, if you make a “slow TV” IRL streaming coverage by sticking a camera and a microphone up on a wall and just put it on, the rest of us would watch it like hungry wolves. Even the bits where nothing actually happens.

Hope you get to film and upload the seminars.

peacefulwarrior

Looks like you are going to have a brilliant weekend! Have a good one!

Wish I had been there

masher88

Looks great and looking forward to blog coverage.

soulsorcerer

Looking like lots of fun will take place. You guys really put up an amazing effort. Looking forward to this live blog. Have fun all!

rickoshea

really wanted to go but missed out 🙁

siygess

That’s a pretty cool care package courtesy of Army Painter! I’m impressed at how well this is all coming together and I look forward to getting the opportunity to come along to a future bootcamp event 😀

lorensurfer

I am going to be a lucky winner!

tasker

Next time Gadget, next time!

anubis06

This game looks amazing, I need to get into it

teeb2300

Looks like an awesome time!!! Nice job Army Painter on the tool kits.

witteridderludo

Hope you all have a great time…
Oh crap, no weekenders, I just remembered 🙁

battlehawk

Tables look cool.

stonemanone

Just watched all the available vlogs and the whole system is really working……well done guys.

The Beasts of War lair looks great, you all must have worked so hard, it really shows.

Best of luck to everyone !

tasker

Because I can’t be there I hope you all have a rotten weekend.

Harrumph!

Nah. Only kidding. Hope you all have a great time.

I’m not jealous in any way shape or form – honest.

citygary

Wish I was there, maybe for the third bootcamp 😀 have a good one

dragon

Best wishes lads have a goodn

dorthonion

That Resistance force looks fantastic.
I like the more spacious arrangement of the tables – all that extra floorspace means Warren has more room to drop things 🙂
Like the Army Painter toolkits. I expect to see the first Saturday blog tomorrow at 06:00… when all participants jog 3 times around Coleraine with Warren calling cadence in true Full Metal Jacket style.
Prepare to mount!

rasmus

No that will be the bolt action bootcamp

brand

This looks like a fantastic event. Looking forward to following the coverage while I work on post-apoc terrain this weekend!

macadams00

cant wait

wayne07

The tool kits so handy. It’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement of going to boot camp that u end up forgetting the important stuff – like glue!!!!

gutshotgary

Looks like an awesome time. Wish I did not live so far away.

wendren

This just heightens the excitement of the bolt action weekend….come on May….

cousins286

Looking forward to seeing what’s happening and being a part of the event even if from afar

skidus

Going to have to get to one of these

dane

You all have done a really good job putting this together

moltov

looks like a nice fun weekend

cypher4242

One of the things I love about BoW is your attention to detail and commitment to deliver outstanding quality in everything you do! Its clear that with your bootcamps your doing it again much impressed.

ants

Looks Stella, attending a Boot camp is on this year’s list of wargaming things to do. Especially is they do WWX.

knobby149

Enjoy the weekend – look forward to seeing the hangovers in the morning.

cousins286

More vids

stonemanone

The resistance force is sooooo nicely painted……..well done to PFORSON. I’m really going to have to get into dropzone.

It’s marvellous to see such enthusiasm……my work is so serious (saving old collasping buildings) and Warren’s excitement is extremely contagious, even over the Internet, actually being there, you guys must be getting both barrels in the face. It’s great that all of us guys who couldn’t attend, get a really good feel for dropzone and the event.

I’m so looking forward to more updates.

sumorat

Very very impressive. BoW continues to up its game in terms of quality and quantity of what it provides.

acsmith7

Love you guys and wish I were there! Have fun and drink beer!!

stkelly82

What a blast! BoW really went all out to make a fantastic looking event! And they are blogging it. Lesser sites might used event as excuse not to do any updating. Bravo lads

whitetiger

Great job guys!!!

donlou

that looks like its going to be an awesome weekend. have fun guys!

branded1865

Wow those blue resistance figures really look great and stand out! I’m loving them!

dazsak

Hoping your all have a great weekend

igillies

Looks like it will be a fun weekend.

y51c

Looking good fun:).

lasse

Thumbs up for the live blogging bootcamp weekend, it’s great!

blaeyn

Yeah, my quarter century condition wouldn’t let me jet off for a weekend, particularly across the pond. She’d want to come to Ireland with me anyways. Maybe you should have a couples boot camp in the future.

dizzy

First comment from my wife after she saw me watch the boot camp tour:
“Choose the wrong job, didn’t you?”
It’s moments like this when I have to agree 🙂

Anyways keep up the good work and enjoy DzC. I sure did the last two years 🙂

furios

Wow
It seems you have created an amazing boot camp for everyone.
To all : enjoy your trip and games!

elstonation

Yep totally awesome

abstractalien

Absolutely blown away by the quality of the gaming tables, love the addition of the army painter tool kits and damn the green room looks great too. So amazing to see how much you’ve grown over the past few years.

Really hope everyone has a great time!

ghent99

So a big Thank you for the live blog. It is keeping my stress down as I have given up on the taxes for the day and I am trying to watch my beloved Boilermakers play in the Big Ten Tourney. Now I just hope I have the same problem tomorrow and Sunday. 🙂 looks like things are going well even with a transportation strike.

lasse

Sitting here, drinking my Guinness and waiting for the next blog update…

pschwag

Good luck and remember the rules 1) have fun, 2) there are no more rules!!!!!!!!!

sorth31

Oh man, I’ve been looking at Dropzone for a while now, luckily my brother got me the resistance starter for my birthday since I’d mentioned liking the aesthetic, but I really wish I could go to something like this just to learn the ropes.

Ah well, good luck in yer games to all that made it there and enjoy the weekend.

speedbrush

This new coverage format is great.

zorg

look like a fun time for all, you lucky people.

bcwhite

I would love to win a starter set!

biggabum

Well done guys for managing not only to pull this off in such a relatively short time but for pulling it off to such a high standard.

Hope everybody has a great time

apocryphal

#$% me; this looks like an absolute riot! This just became a goal for me – bootcamp! Absolutely amazing vibe, just from the videos!

Also – love for the Shaltari player; I think they are definitely the coolest looking army!

siygess

John, that is a shocking shade of blue lol.

Also that UCM AWACS thing looks neat.

tek72797

Wish the misses and I had the funds to cross the pond for this event. Looks like everyone is having a good time 🙂

redyeti

Just wanna say guys, I love the coverage you are giving here! It is really impressive! Beasts of War appears to be going from strength to strength and I hope you guys continue to grow and expand.

Also, do an Infinity weekend, I WILL be there =P

trolleyjockey

Gutted I couldn’t go to the boot camp, I am getting very tempted to pick up a starter box. Those ucm drop ships disembarking APCs just make me think of aliens

byakhee

Im SO happy im going to the Bolt-action bootcamp. As things are looking it’s going to be a cracking weekend.

mark balkham-smith

Huge great wobbly dangly one’s, looks like it’s going to be a huge hit, hope I can get on one later this year.

armouredkangaroo

Wish I could’ve gone to the boot camp. However great to see that everyone there are enjoying themselves. Hope the gaming goes well.

sheepman

Looks great, looking forward to see how this develops

blacknight

This looks like fantastic fun! So jealous of you guys!

bhrian

Looks like great fun! Happy gaming everybody!

fortunesfool73

Ooh, been hovering around this game for a while.

psyntologist

Love this idea and wish I could afford to make the trip over. Have a great weekend guys!

wolfch

Wohoo have a great weekend guys and don’t forget to pray to St Patrick the correct way! A bummer I did not enlist for that boot camp though

fireblarney

Have a great weekend guys

firstwavedropzone

Phoenix looks wonderful.

Have a good weekend with this amazing game

abraxus04

Looks like a lot of fun, wish I could be there!

david4129

well with the week I’ve had I wish I got on board with this. But at least the live blogging is up and running. Set me up for the weekend. Have fun guys, looking forward to the updates.

jay188

This looks cool guys and Dropzone is on my wish list, wish I could be there all the best and have fun 😉

cyberbob2k

Great work guys, it’s fantastic to see the effort you put into making this event for the attendees!

mattpbrown

Coverage is awesome so far! If you do an Infinity Bootcamp I think I’ll have to make the journey over!

pschwag

Will everyone be airbrushing their armies, this would save time but do you have the resources??

trodomir

Sad I’m missing this.

martinfierro

I’ve had my eye on this game for a while. A two player set would probably get me into it!

timetraveller

Good luck to everyone. Wish I could be there.

timc

Looks like it will be a great weekend

janus1004

Looking forward to following this through the weekened 🙂

chaosanderson

jealous! Looks like its being a ton of fun… not that I doubted it ever would be : )

northwinter

Have a great time!

hazyboy75

Roll on Bolt Action Boot Camp!

applemak

This is pretty cool, Warren. DZC isn’t a game that immediately appeals to me, but maybe by the end of the weekend I will have been converted. Hope everyone has a great time.

All the best

kharzak

nice to see everyone having fun.

cabo

oh to be young and rich… I would so be there

pistolpete

What an awesome event! Wish I could be there.

multifish

Loving the live blogging. Will continue to watch things develop over the weekend.

ugleb

Wonder if many DzC veterans decided to go along…

wesadie1969

Superb coverage guys. Extremely envious

kaine

Looks like alot of fun

tane

One weekend of dzc awesomness… Perfekt!

coxjul

looking forward to the results of the builds; interesting to put some faces to some names. Although I’m not convinced they’re not all imposters!

brand

I’ll admit that when you first were talking about doing live coverage in a blog style, I wasn’t that interested. Seeing it in action, however….I shall not doubt your brilliance again. Much. Probably.

blackspiral

Dropzone looks so cool… too bad I can’t afford to buy every game!! (Actually I just need more time to play them all :P)

gideon7v20

Having seen the facilities, the toolkits, armies etc I regret not getting into the Bolt Action Boot Camp. The whole weekend is no doubt going to be awesome. Well done BOW.

lordchompybits

Would love to win a 2-Player Starter to bring to my LGS to get some interest in DZC

8bitjesus

nope, not jealous, not jealous at all *sad panda*

Robert

Looks fun

grumbleback

Great stuff. Even an airbrush station! Have fun!

panzertanker64

looks like loads of fun for all, great job guys. !!!

jer43219

Looks like you’re all having a great time. The tables turned out awesome! Thanks for the coverage of the event.

darren2961

this really is great to watch just getting in dropzone commander .really does make me want to finish painting and get them on the table has soon has possible

skabott

Looks like fun. Keep us abreast of the fun at the pub.

wayton

Looks like great fun, would love to have gone to either this or BA’s boot camp.

grantsensei

I’m looking forward to getting caught up on this tomorrow.

fox40

Wish I was there. Looks like so much fun. When do we hear more on the next boot Camp?

gremlin

Looks great, wish I was there!

u01sgs4

Always been interested in playing this, looking forward to the rest of the blog!

samuelfarthen

Wish I was with you, have a a great time

masmalcor

Lords of Everything, I wish I could have gone.

lblunchboxlb

Looks like everyone’s having a grand ol’ time!

emperorswrath

Wish I was there, maybe I’ll put my PHR together this weekend.

normandyfan

What a great thing to do, I was not so exited at first but after watching day one, it is awesome. It is just to bad we could not do this in the U S

bop3635

This is just the best way to spend a weekend. New game, new friends and lots of craic! Have fun everyone 🙂

marcusluis

Arrr wish i was there!!

drachenatem

The Boot Camp is a great idea. My wife and i want to visit one of your next Boot Camps. Have fun and a lot of exciting battles.

scowan

looks like so much fun guys

atonuts

Whatever that UCM unit is, I want one!!

panzerkaput

Chaps you look like you are having a great day and enjoying yourselves

davetheorc

What an awesome day! So jealous.

goreshade

Dave is a wargaming savant.

elessar259

Looks great

ckbrenneke

I’m a big Mecha fan that is lamenting where BattleTech has gone. This looks good, the models are lovely.

wolf320f

Beer mmmm lovely

necron99xx

I am really enjoying the videos of the attendees and why they chose their starter sets. For day 1, this is an amazing event and can’t wait for days 2 & 3 coverage! Awesome coverage, and love the BOW flavor, as always!

lordbob

That looks like a lot of fun!

bitrider

From your most loyal Backstager in North America. 😀

izeman82

Looks like you guys are having a ball demo-ing DZC, it’s definately one of the games i want to get into, so hopefully your content might spark something!

tree

Looks great fun. Keen to see the blog tomorrow!

prototheca

Looks like fun, thanks for the coverage

oriskany

Arggghhh…. Words cannot describe the jealousy I feel right now. Have a great time! Have ten times the “normal” or “required” amount of fun to make up for all of us who can’t be there. 😀

fallohide

Super excited for this event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cell68

Looks really like an awesome event!

garyjh22

Keep up the awesome work!

jester

Ok i need to come to one of these

eimmit

So wish I was there! Looks like everyone is having a great time. Throw back a few for me

wizardv12222

Looks like a good first day!

bigdaddio

These Boot Camps sure looks like loads of fun! Here’s hoping we see a Wild West Exodus one at some point!

mujamor

Awesome bootcamp, I’d love to be there. Enjoy the game!

inquisitorfelix

This looks like an increadibly good time, I’m a huge fan of DZC and i can only imagine how great it’d be to experience the game with so many others, the BoW crew and even Hawk themselves.

Even my wife seems intruiged by the whole idea, looks like I may make the trek all the way from Australia to one of these bootcamps one day!

d0g5t4r

Great Vlogs guys! Loving the Canadian Flag pin Warren, its making this Canuck feel home sick. Cant wait for tomorrow!

volten

Looking good guys

darkurth2000

Looks like an absolutely great time. Wish I could travel. Game on guys!

hengest

Looks like you should all get a great weekends gaming

marine101

That looks like one heck of a good event already!!!

aloharover

Awesome stuff!!

zeruul

So would you classify Dropzone Commander as a skirmish game, mass battle game, or something in between?

fhambrook

this really does look like a good time had by all.

nomadnation

I’m really glad the first day has gone well! This boot camp is such a great idea and i’m so glad it is a success so far.

gazky

Very very jealous. Hoping to make it over for one in the future.

olddirtz

atleast we got the vlogs so we can see what we are missing ^^

xaussienannh

Such a great way to get into a game, hope you all have a great weekend. Looking forward to seeing the game play tomorrow.

trukdawg

Looking ace lads…

bloodpup

Great start to the boot camp guys but I would like to see John playing a game of DZC tomorrow and John RUSt up them PHR you know you want to.

golonka

Wish you all an awsome weekend! If not for my wee baby girl, I would have had to start a third DZC commander army and join the Bootcamp. 🙂

nsogre

Damn guys, it looks like a blast. I know it’s to late to put this request in for tonight, but could one of you drink a good whiskey for me at the pub tomorrow night? Have a good day of gaming.

leonjong

I wish I could be there but I just happen to live on the other side of the planet

temporaldistortion

It’s make my wish come true if we could get a 2 player set down here to jumpstart dropzone commander!

neogothor

this place must be heaven this weekend. hope you having a good time.

tanya

Having an amazing time. The boot camp is just stunning and it feels like we have all known each other for years.

core8ball

very nice

starminer

Looks like a lot of fun being had by all. I look forward to following the live blog over the weekend!

hazardbadger84

Is there going to be a a morning blog ? “8.30 am a hang over that makes you feel you have a scourge in your skull ” ?

senaldar

Nice prize!!!!

pietia

I wish I was there…

drbonejangles

By the looks on people’s faces, this weekend is going to fly by all too fast. Have fun guys!

drbonejangles

This might already been asked in one of the other 207 comments but what’s that nifty box / spray area John is using? Home made or bought?

darios

Get that Dropzone hot!

Seems everyone has fun as it shuold be!

rocsculpt72

I’d love to see Johns PHR rusted up 😉

jodain

Looking like some fun was had last night. I’m almost tempted to break out my PHR and put some more paint on them.

feanar

It seems you guys have spent a really great time, envy!

olly

Loving the blogging system, looks real nice!

These weekends really are the nirvana for gamers! Soon it will be compulsory for every man, women or child who calls themselves a gamer, to make a pilgrimage to a boot camp at least once in their lifetime.

crispypete

the live blogging and new system have been great. Really wish I could have made it now but this is the next best thing. great job everyone involved, BoW and Backstagers!

drewwills

soooo disappointed to be missing out on this on this weekend, 2 player starter set would certainly help assuage my despair!

sunabe

Looks like fun. Almost wish i had picked up a ticket when i had the chance.

sammywevs

Very cool, wish I could be there!

yavasa

The pub!

geekaylee

North and South!!! I used to love that game!!

julesav

Is there any reason why there are so few Shaltari forces?

korvydae

Looks like everyone is having a great time , wish I could of gone.

avendesora

Looks like a realy nice event. You guys of Beasts of War have totally nailed it:) The effort you put in is amazing. Have much fun over there.

poentje

Looks like a real fun first day. Can’t wait for day two.

hawkmoon1

Best of Luck for the weekend.

markyp

Looks like a great time is being had by all!

spagildaddy

That was entertaining lads. I loved the look if that big ship in an earlier post. Looking forward to Sunday!

dunsters

Cracking start watched whilst ironing. Salute shopping list getting bigger (don’t tell the wife ☺)!

nick83

Really wish I could of made it looks like everyone is having so much fun.

denbleiz80

Great to see people enjoying every steps of the hobby With a new game. Coverage of the event is amazing. So cool to listen to Dave speaking With such a commintment of his game. Let s follow demo game of John vs Sam. Vive la France

sayntofsynners

Looks Like an awesome first day of the first boot camp.
I really wished I could have gone to this. Drop Zone Commander is a game I really want to Hobby in, and I love its background, and story, as well as its ‘Fluff’
Also meet Dave- who seems a cool guy to hang out with and he is so passionate about his game- you can tell he loves it; it is his ‘baby’ and he is clearly so proud and protective of it. You could see his pain and mixed emotions over the fact that some of the newer models he did not create- just directed and was the producer on .
Dave you done great mate- relax and let others help you raise and grow your ‘baby in some interesting , and new ways for you to enjoy

khy0te

Ah craic is Irish not another use of the English word crack, it make much more sense after looking up the definition. *Crosses finger to win the starter set*

dawfydd

Looks like a real blast 🙂

coxjul

So what time do you call this? Can’t burn the candle at both ends… Don’t get up on my behalf… Those toy soldiers won’t play by themselves… Etc.

reaper22

Looks like an awesome day. If only it wasn’t the other side of the world. 😀

joerugby

I wonder how many of the bootcampees are suffering from the Craic this morning?

It’s strange not having a weekender to watch with my breaky 🙁

killcrazy

So jealous I couldn’t make it now! regardless of the game system played I think these bootcamps are going to be fantastic weekends anyway!

Have a great time you lucky bunch!

(And I’ve already spotted a fellow army ant in the photos! #TESD!)

hedleyb

Looks like a great day guys

laager50

Excellent keep it coming

ocahan

So jealous

wesadie1969

Looking forward to day 2.

72draco

This is cool. When you said you would take people from the beginning I did not expect build your own army. Can’t wait to see the Bolt Action bootcamp.

adaminski41

looks like an awesome start to the weekend 🙂
Lots of fun and great memories in the making 🙂

tresilliian

Really looks like a fun event, I’m going to have to get me to one of these weekends soon!

gonetoground

looks like a great weekend, will have to work on my scourge this afternoon now!

lord17c

Looks like fun is being had by all.

franceschi

WoW! I really enjoy these videos 🙂

iceeagle85

Looks like you guys had fun.

chrisg

brilliant, amusing, informative and those tables!!!!

dalamar666

great content guys

cyd0nian

For a long time I thought I wanted to play Shaltari, then I looked over the models “one more time” and the Hades won me over. I just love the look of that model and now with the insanely cool looking Marcus Barros as well I think that has sealed the deal. Now I just need to pick up the starter box…

jahatch28

Really looking forward to all this! DZC is one of the games I’m sure I’d love if I can talk some mates into picking it up !!!

olliep

Looks like Day 1 was fairly successful! 🙂
Enjoy guys!

thefatmanwalks

Really Looking at seeing how this whole event runs. Would love to go but live on the wrong side of the world. Two factins i am looking at atm is PHR and Resistance. Looking to see how each play to make my first army pick.

audioweasel

Finally got a chance to see a DZC game in person the other day, in between matches at an X-Wing tourney. Looked like a really good time

dorthonion

21:05 – that big image of Sam – is that a Smeagol impression he’s doing? 🙂 Not as unsettling as the thing with Justin’s eyeballs but the eyes are following me as I move around the room….

smitty14

Looks like a good time!

rgreenparadox

Seriously have to ask this. How are the fumes from all the paint and glue making you all feel? Windows and doors wide open? Looks like so much fun. Blog is great so far, looking forward to reading/watching day 2 and 3. Keep it up.

jlong64

Great to see it getting started! Good Luck

drahazar

this is pretty cool using these to try to build up a group here in Hampton VA

druathii

Won-der-ful.

Looks a great game.

n1vag

wish i was there

dafthelmet85

Cracking coverage…. Would have loved to have been there. I’m with Lloyd Rust is good!

darksidesoldier

Absolutely fantastic guys! The whole setup looks amazing! DZC is something I’ve thought about getting into for a while now and watching this has made me quite gutted that I missed out on getting involved in this bootcamp! Everything from the tables, to the atmosphere and even the little toolkits is excellent and so so professional, and I hope to one day join you all.

Everyone looks like they are having great fun too, at that’s the main thing!

Keep up the good work guys!

michel86

Cool to see all the “new” blood for DZC enjoying themselfs!
Good luck with day 2!

rastamann

You guys look to be having a lot of fun – I’m sad to be in Portugal and far, far away 🙁

dice

Awesome, Shaltari and UCM look great! 😀

majordutch

It’s such an awesome event, I wish I could be there! 🙂

jamjarst

Wish I was there

amoryburgess

Those tables look ridiculously awesome! I would love to see how that all stores away afterward

jasonskee

Nice intro for beginners on army selection

zorg

you lucky people.

frozt

This is making me want to start scourge again.

uptrebor

Great blog more of the same please guys

somegeezer

Great coverage fellas. It’s a second prize compared to actually being there, but it’s a good second prize.

willmill5

You guys have to do one of these in the states sometime…maybe like at adepticon or gencon. That would be so cool. It could be for a day or even a couple of hours, but it still would be really cool.

craigwrdouglas

Sounds like you guys are having a great time!

foe42

so want this game

iplay40k

Looks like everything is coming together well. Good job guys!

stingray075

Loving the vlog. I feel like I am almost there. I think it is great that Dave from Hawk Wargames is attending. How unique of an opportunity is it to have the designer there while you are getting into a game?
I wuld love to attend the next one.

bureaucrat

those armys look great.

cursed13

Wish I could be there

hithero

After boot camps, how about a fun campaign weekend, not your head to head scratch your eyes out tournament, but something a little more relaxed.

anto

I like the look of that pub.

rekky

This is really making me want to give DZC a go! Look forward to seeing the rest of how the weekend goes! Keep up the good work!

matthias

Looks like fun!

kris12312

There be a few bad heads in the morning , tables looking good wish I could of had time to attend

dekinrie

its nice to get faces to the user names

stamp

Looks awesome 🙂

bothi

Everything looks just great. The tables, the armies, the venue, the pub 😀 Aweseom!

succurso

Really jealous of you all being there. Would love to get into Dropzone Commander.

sworbin

Wishing i was there

enginseer

I’m feeling quite a fair amount of jealousy for the attendees right now…. 😉
But how could I ever forsake this hip-deep snow and mountains of homework… 😉 😉

yobtar

Been considering dzc

invisiblecalm

Assembly and painting. Just as fun as gaming, at least to me.

puressenceuk

I already have a starter set, but to win another to give to a gaming friend would be nice!

spacewolflord

I might not get o be there but I get to see all the neat stuff going on.

igotskills

A strong tasty bourbon whisky ….noice

sheridan

Looks like been a Great Day

bacasino

Thanks for the wonderful coverage for those of us that could not be there!

darthshader

Just catching up after getting home from my own gamer weekend in the Brecons (got to try Sons of Anarchy, Spartacus, Bushido and Full Thrust. All superb games).

Huge kudos to Army Painter for those tool kits and applause to the BoW guys for organising such a slick and well catered for event.

Really wished DzC was played more in my home town.

Onto the other blogs!

clawz

I love the potential of PHR models for just such variety. I can’t tell if the reaction to rusting them up is “How dare you suggest that?” or “Brilliant!”

lunchbox

Those tables look awesome. The sheer volume of terrain for this event is staggering. Still yet to try DZC despite having a rulebook on my shelf for a long time.

lorderon

if only I live there,,,

leoleez

This is a cool format! Please do more of these in the future!

ntrabbit

I’d be torn between PHR and Resistance… and Shaltari. UCM looks pretty cool too /o\ Glad I don’t have the cash to get started, I’d be wanting too many things!

kadmon

It will be a long wait before the next one …

eddator227

Nice job mates, fun to follow.
21:05 definition of happiness.
22:50 party hard.

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