Lifesigns!  

After nearly three years of absence I've finally decided to crawl out of my laziness and begin posting again! I must admit, eerie silence is certainly befitting to a blog named The Blasted Earth- However, I think I much prefer explosive blog posts to the absence of life that comes after. I have to admit, I was impressed when I logged on for the first time in ages and saw that I still had 22 followers! However, I do believe that it may be more the same button-clicking laziness that keeps my own blog roll full of the dead than people counting on my humble little blog. In either case, be you kindred spirits or blogging hopefuls, it's good to have you on board!

Here are some things to expect in the coming week or two:

• Layout 2.0: TBE is desperately needing a new set-up, drab black with nothing else can become quite a bore!
• A sign: I'm hoping to requisition one of my artist friends to do a blog symbol to replace the really poor looking Z'Gok capsule toy that is currently on the header. I'm currently thinking that an exploding planet would be fitting.
• On the Horizon: My first series of theme projects will be on the concept of armies or skirmish forces you can build for just $10-$15. Afterwards, I'll be revisiting old projects and starting brand new ones!
• Tag 'em and bag 'em: I'm revising my tagging system to be more concise and to make it easier to find specific scales, games, and other geeky things. Also: all prior blog posts before this point will be listed under "Old Stuff"; this is because they primarily won't fit the new blog style (Such as my new and improved picture resolutions! *shudder*). A new era is upon us, however, I don't feel I can give up my relics!

I look forward to having you guys (and gals!) along for the ride. May your laser cannons forever be in your opponents disfavor!
-Dylan

Absence And Current Plans

Well! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted so I’m just letting you guys know that I’m still alive and still intend to keep posting! I’ve got several work projects on the bench right now, including a mostly completed Space Demon army among others. As well, I still intend to use my Mechwarrior Clix for 10mm gaming in large scale engagements. With the Battlemechs serving double purpose as mecha for a Mekton game I want to start running soon!

See you guys later!

Birth of a Blog

  I’m always unsure of how to start a blog, or even a project. That’s why doing an ‘introductory’ post usually helps me get rolling. First, I’d like to talk a little about myself. I am a resident of the USA, in the state of Washington. I have only mild wargaming and roleplaying experience as of yet, but my will experience will grow as (hopefully) this blog does.
  My wargaming interests cover starship combat, groundscale, and Mecha.My roleplaying tastes match this as well. The systems I currently game with are Full Thrust (Space), Mekton (Mecha Wargaming and roleplaying), Battletech (Mecha), and Dirtside (Groundscale). I have plans to expand into  either 15mm or 25-28mm scale squad based combat. With Guncrawling being a thought as well.
Things I need to do for the site:

• Organize the pages
• Add links to useful sites
• And get a banner and logo up

Since I am also new to blogging I will be reviewing rules about what pictures I can post (for reference material) as well as the other ins and outs of blogging.