The Missionaries battle Tyranids on a new dry desert world. Will they be strong enough to root out the vile xenon threat, or will they be overcome? open.substack.com/pub/croakerr... #40k #warhammer #fiveparsecs

Played through a scenario of Star Quest by One Page Rules. An interesting RPGish campaign system that lacks any inbuilt story tools It really is the mechanical backbone and you need to bring a story with you. I'm thinking of interjecting some Starforged oracles and story principles into it.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the ship, not a xenos was stirring, not even a gaunt.

When Captain Titus threw open the bulkhead he came face to face with a foul xenos. His trust in the Emperor and his warrior skills would see him through to victory. Or so he hoped. -- I reckon this is my best work so far! #40k #28mm

"The 44th Siege regiment heard the low rumble from over the ridge. Fear gripped them, for they knew the enemy that was coming showed no remorse, or mercy. They came only for one thing. Skulls for the skull throne" Finished this! Loved printing, putting it together and painting it. #40k #28mm

Some shots of my first Forbidden Psalms skirmish. Battle Report coming sometime early 2026! My little band of Misfits and fuck ups did alright. #28mm

“A few words and a random number generator is all it takes to wring incredible emotion out of your audience, - if you do it right”, writes Steve from Tin Star Games in the Lone Toads' first guest post of the season. open.substack.com/pub/croakerr...

I'm tired of all these Spotify wrapped things. Give me what I care about. Give me the Parenthood Wrapped - you told your kids to stop 3456 times - you ignored your kids 473 times - you missed out on 389 hours of fun because of your kids.

Not gonna lie if I saw an APC just decked out in skulls I'd probably throw in the towel there or run for the hills. Mid way through painting. More details, maybe some battle damage and Lotsa grime. #28mm #40k

At the end of their short life, my eyelashes detach themselves and without fail perform a ballerina like kamakasi dive into my eyeballs. Why must they do this? Why do they hate me? Why am I cursed with such luxurious eyelashes?

Guest posts at the Lone Toad start next weekend! And first up is the venerable Aussie institution that is @tinstargames.bsky.social! Be sure to subscribe to next weekend's post, which is really interesting and thought-provoking. croakerrpgs.substack.com?utm_campaign...

40 skulls for the skull throne.

Gonna need more skulls. Because. You. Can't. Have. Enough. Skulls.

Been quiet here lately as work kept rolling crits against me. Got a 3D printer and I've been going bananas. Trying out some mini prints and these FDM dwarves came out alright! Rock and Stone!

The battle against chaos enters a new stage as a former ally turns up with an offer to the Missionaries. Will they accept or will it lead to another battle? open.substack.com/pub/croakerr... #40k #28mm

So I've been in the new house since August and my hobby station was evolved as I unpacked and bought new furniture. It became inefficient and messy so today was a hobby organisation day! Even got St Celestine keeping an eye on my painting, making sure I don't accidentally do any heresy.

Don’t read this Lone Toad post on an empty stomach! It's all about food in solo RPGs. So get out your apron and frying pan and get to cooking, and playing solo rpgs. open.substack.com/pub/croakerr...

Should I paint a tank in wacky as shit British warship camo? How much hazard stripe tape would I need for that? I could come up with cool in world lore like the xenos the Imperial Guard is fighting can't see in colour.

Tank done! Mostly. I know I should weather it and do damage but it's pretty and I love it. May muddy up the tracks very carefully. #28mm

Got a bit of colour going.

Let's paint a tank! Camo lines already done. Now for the colour

"Dad what does that tank do?" "It shoots fire" "But where is the fire? *sighs* "Plug in the hot glue gun, let's see what we can do" Yeah it turned out pretty good. A bbq skewer with hot glue gunked on it. Painted with speed paints #28mm

My 40k inspired Five Parsecscampaign continues. The Missionaries battle a disgusting opponent deep in the bowls of the planet. Will their faith in the Emperor inspire them to another victory or will Papa Nurgle carry the day? open.substack.com/pub/croakerr... #warhammer40k #wargaming #solorpg

Very happy with the WIP on this tank. Paint scheme is inspired by Fenech Camo designs of WW1. Lots more to do but it's been fun. All free hand.

Very happy with the WIP on this tank. Paint scheme is inspired by Fenech Camo designs of WW1. Lots more to do but it's been fun. All free hand.

I love mini paint naming conventions. "I need a nice vibrant red. Let's have a look. Slaughter of the Innocents? Too bright. Arterial Blood? Too dark. He Is Coming - Praise His Name? Yeah close but not quite Scab? Yup that's the one!"

Morkin - The Lords of Midnight Solo Adventure Game is an incredibly well-crafted hex crawl adventure game where you can (and probably will) lose, but you’ll find yourself coming back to it! Check out the Lone Toad for my full review of the game. #solorpgs open.substack.com/pub/croakerr...

If you see this, repost a vehicle This land raider is charging across the blasted battlefield! Emperor Protects! #warhammer40k #wargaming

Grey Knights ready themselves to receive a Tyranid assault on this hand crafted board with desert terrain. Board is cardboard covered in beach sand and caulking. Desert rocks are cardboard with toliet paper covering (seriously). Covered in more sand. Cheap! #warhammer40k #terrain

St Celestine is a promise. A promise that no matter the foe, no matter the odds, no matter the casualties, the Emperor Protects us all. And in times of great strife, St Celestine, in her holiness, will raise to combat the enemies of the Emperor. #28mm #warhammer40k #terrain

Big review coming this weekend on the Lone Toad. Morkin - The Lords of Midnight solo adventure. If you like hex crawling, solo RPGs and 80s era computer RPGs, you'll want to watch out for this review! #solorpgs

My long suffering wife has put up with me stealing supplies for terrain making but this one shits her the most (get it?). Eventually these will be rock formations for a desert themed terrain. #terrain

Liberation. When the dust finally settled, there was little of the city remaining. The 122nd Cadian fought block by block, digging out every heretic cell. When a resistance point was surrounded, the Cadians called for surrender. Then sent in Steel Tread, who finished the job. #40k #28mm

Stop the presses! The Tomkin Press… ok bad jokes Starforged and other titles are on a huge sale right now. Run, don't walk, to drive-thru and grab yourself what is my opinion the greatest solo rpg out there. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/3...

Don't you love painting up a beautiful vehicle only to end up slapping it with battle damage, scuff marks, rust, and dirty wash and a massive helping of mid? Yeah. I love that.

This week, we start a series about how we can include other hobbies in our solo RPG hobby. Yes, it’s all hobbies all the way down. Can adding minis improve solo play? Does it provide more fun? More opportunities to engage with your game? Read to find out. (but the answer is yes, it does). #solorpg

Definitely getting there. Couldn't resist putting it in a sort of scene. Went for a woodland Camouflage scheme and it looks good so far. Still wet but I want to do some metal highlights and muddy up those tracks.

Slapped some army painter Camp speed paint as a rough first coat. Not sure where to go next.

This uhhh err "proxy" vehicle that may or may not raid on land is getting painted today. Have not done a vehicle before so we will see how it goes.

Sing it with me! In your head Zombie Zombie Zombie-ie-ie What’s in your head In your head Zombie Zombie Zombie-ie-ie-ie, o-oh tu tu tu lu lu tu tu tu lu lu tu tu tu lu lu tu tu tu lu luuu I had this song on repeat as I painted up these guys.

An ambush! The Missionaries of the Burning Wrath find themselves battling for their lives and the honour of the Emperor in this first instalment in Conviction - A Five Parsecs from Home campaign set in the 40k Universe. croakerrpgs.substack.com/p/ensnared-c... #40k #solorpgs #28mm

How will the servants of the Emperor face the deep corruption in the heart of the refinery world Tamelius VI? With Conviction! Tomorrow the newest solo Actual Play series is coming to the Lone Toad. #solorpgs #solowargaming #28mm

Husk. Armour -d4. Friends & does must test DR12+TGH or run in terror. Skin of a friend or loved one. Tanned and Hardened. In poor light or distance it somewhat resembles the unfortunate donor. Up close, the illusion fails. #mörktober

Tortured Saint's Tunic D2 Armour May at any time choose death in place of another. "The blood of St Blef adorns this most sacred of tunics. May your end be more fortunate." #mörktober

Get lost in a book with SPINE, a solo RPG artifact game where the book is the game! It’s a pretty cool concept and an idea this frog loved from @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social! Check it out! croakerrpgs.substack.com/p/spine-a-so... #solorpgs

Howl - Unclean Scroll Like rusty nails in your Ear. For D4 rounds ALL creatures within 10ft drop to the ground, incapable of thought or action. All take D6 damage and bleed from their ears for D6 days. And yes that means the castor also. #Mörktober

Shatter Point! Playing all the goodies here.

40k! Full table of 40K always looks great.

Convention weekend is best weekend. Springcon up in Ipswich, Brisbane. Bolt Action!

What blooms from a dead man; Can cut the silence; But can give you a hard look? Daggers of course. Dead Man's Dagger: 1d4 damage The lowest dagger can kill the highest king. #Mörktober