It’s Friday, and here on No Rerolls that means it’s time for an all-new 5 on Friday. We’re going to start with 5 exciting releases for this week before moving on to our usual digest of some of our favourite articles from the past week. Of course, we’re slow readers, so don’t be surprised if there are some articles that are a little older – these are just some of the great articles we happen to have actually read in the past week.
Releases & Previews
Every week there are many games, books, and miniatures released. This will probably be a mix of previews, preorders, and releases, and with release dates being the way they are in this industry, it’s always pretty approximate. Excuses out of the way, here are 5 of the releases that caught our attention this week:
Games Workshop releases a Kroot-themed Combat Patrol from Warhammer 40,000 – The upcoming Kroot Combat Patrol pulls together some fantastic minis into a fast, aggressive starter force, giving players a ready‑made pack that finally showcases how the Kroot fight on the table; mobile, hungry, and built to overwhelm with coordinated strikes!
This Patrol offers the cleanest entry point yet for anyone wanting a wilder, more dynamic take on 40k. As much as I don’t think Tau are my thing, I do love the Kroot!
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Catalyst Game Labs releases Mean Streets, a resource book for Shadowrun – Mean Streets dives into the neon‑slick, knife‑edge ecosystem of the Sixth World’s back alleys, giving runners the tools to navigate gangs, turf wars, street‑level politics, and the brutal little economies that decide who survives and who ends up cooling on the pavement. It’s a grounded, flavour‑rich guide to the places where Shadowrun’s stories actually begin.
Built as a street‑tier resource for Shadowrun Sixth World, Mean Streets focuses on the rules, factions, and lived‑in chaos of the urban underbelly. It’s all about the gangs, hustlers, fixers, and desperate crews who shape the city far more than the corps admit. It’s a book for tables that want their runs close‑quarters, personal, and dangerously real.
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Archon Studio releases Twinfire set for the World of Tanks TCG – The Twinfire set pushes the World of Tanks TCG into faster, more explosive territory with a focus on coordinated strikes that give decks a real sense of momentum.
It introduces new mechanics built around pairing specific tanks and layering bonuses, letting you play in ways that feel fresh without losing the game’s grounded, armour‑on‑steel identity.
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Relentless Fiction releases Courts & Crowns, a supplement for 5E – Courts & Crowns drops you into a kingdom where alliances shift fast, favours cut deep, and every decision nudges the balance of power toward triumph or disaster. It’s a political‑fantasy sandbox built for players who want intrigue with teeth and a world that remembers every choice you make.
With its mix of courtly drama, dangerous secrets, and branching consequences, Courts & Crowns gives you a tight, character‑driven campaign frame that rewards scheming as much as steel. It’s a compact, story‑first package that knows exactly how messy ruling a realm should feel.
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Dragon Shield to release pink, sparkly card sleeves! – Sparkle, sparkle!
They’re sparkly card sleeves. I want some.
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Blog Posts & Articles
The meat of 5 on Friday, the articles are listed in no particular order, so let’s get into some recommendations:
Age of Sigmar Coaching, worth it or not? – Review of Onwards AoS @ Woehammer – This is a really interesting post. I’ve seen these sorts of coaching services before, albeit mostly for Warhammer 40,000. It’s useful to read an account of what the experience is actually like.
Limited colour palettes with Trovarion @ Scent of a Gamer – I like tools like this. I’m not going to pretend to be well-versed in colour theory, but I find the rudimentary elements interesting. Definitely worth a look.
Reflections on Shatterpoint @ Spalanz – Some more thoughts on Shatterpoint, following the press release from Atomic Mass Games. It’s good to hear from folk who play the game. I’m still tempted by it, but the possible changes are a little off-putting.
Back in the Game – New Cataphractii @ A Tabletop Gamer’s Diary – The Cataphractii armour is delightfully chunky, and it really suits this Death Guard colour scheme. Cracking miniatures!
Now Available: SCRAPJACKS @ STALKER7 – Cooperative sci-fi miniature gaming from the creator of ZONA ALFA? Yes, please! It’s cool to see something new from this talented and prolific designer.
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There have been a few posts here since my last 5 on Friday:
- A Magic Noir-themed StoryBundle
- Thoughts on GW’s paint rebranding
- Some completed centaur miniatures
- Thoughts on collecting MTG and Pokémon
- Another 4 completed RPG miniatures
- D&D and classism
- This week’s WiP Wednesday
- A Throwback Thursday about collecting board games
7 new minis painted this week! That leaves our current totals at:
Purchased: 0
Painted: 55
Catch you next week!
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