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The Round and the Active Phase
In this post, we dive into the core mechanics of the skirmish game by exploring how Rounds and Active Phases work. From alternating activation to Action slots and Movement Actions, this is a first look at how the game flows on the table—fast, interactive, and built around meaningful choices at every step.
Feb 24 min read


Reforging the past: the new Iron Crow Veteran!
After more than ten years exploring the world of Inneath, some creations deserve to be reforged rather than forgotten. In this post, I share why the Iron Crow Veteran, a long-time DPF bestseller, has been redesigned, what changed in the sculpt, and how experience, new standards, and a renewed vision shaped his return to the forge.
Jan 293 min read


The Forge still burns!
After two years without physical releases, DPF is ready to reignite the forge. February brings new and returning resin kits, including the Offcuts, Thugni Olafsson, Lorin, Gunnar Duskwing, new animal sets, and the return of the Hunter of Erdraz. A new chapter begins, shaped by renewed production, uncompromising quality, and a passion for miniatures that never truly faded.
Jan 282 min read


The new Iron Crow Warriors kit!
The Iron Crow Warriors mark a major milestone for the Inneath universe: the first fully modular kit, designed for both gameplay and hobbyists. In this post, I share the long journey behind the kit, its twofold nature, and how modular design, accessibility, and interchangeable components come together to create Heroes meant to be built, played, and painted in countless ways.
Jan 274 min read


We can be heroes
Heroes are the true stars of the battlefield, and every one of them comes with a Hero Card packed with rules, abilities, equipment, and strategic choices. In this post, we break down how Hero Cards work, from Characteristics and Keywords to Active Abilities, Optional Equipment, and Familiars, using the upcoming Iron Crow Warriors as our guide. Learn how to shape your Heroes and turn strategy into victory.
Jan 263 min read


Ready, Player One?
A Zorn Uzul mighty patrol! What you see in the photo is a fully playable Company of Heroes , meeting all the recruitment requirements I’ve designed for my game. To get closer to the debut of this new (and dare I say crunchy ) chapter of DPF, I decided to start right from the basics: who are the protagonists of this game, and how will you recruit your own Company , a handful of heroes thrown headfirst into the belly of legend?! Let’s take it step by step. PURE COMPANIES AND MI
Jan 124 min read


F**k it, we ball!
Last summer, at the tender age of thirty-seven and at what was arguably the most depressing point of my career, I had a slightly unhinged idea. Not unhinged in itself.Unhinged for me , and for the carefully constructed mental scaffolding that usually governs my decision-making. I decided to activate the Gimli Protocol . “Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?” That, right there, is the Gimli Protocol . So I opened the drawer where I had been qui
Jan 75 min read


Ori Grimgaze: No Sugarcoating, Just Steel.
WHO'S ORI GRIMGAZE? Every company needs that one person — the one who says little, does much, and picks up the slack when the talkers run...
Jul 5, 20254 min read


Bardin was right (again)
WHO IS BARDIN? Some dwarves run toward danger. Some dwarves sing songs about danger. And then there’s Bardin, who prefers to spot danger...
Jun 21, 20253 min read


The Unbearable Lightness of Dwarves!
Welcome back to the blog, my friends! Yes, I know—it’s been a while since I updated the site. These past few months have been absolutely...
Jun 6, 20254 min read


"And yet, it moves" | my new studio
Welcome to my new studio! There are still some finishing touches and decorations to be done, but I can finally say I’m back to a...
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Live on Patreon!
I made you suffer, I know, but perhaps it's written in the divine law that an Italian must always be late! My Patreon is now officially...
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Old but gold
The debut of the new range of miniatures branded DPF, Ranks&Files, is imminent: on April 4th, in fact, I will kick off the festivities...
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Gathering the Clans!
Put on your finest mithril outfit because, in a month, you'll all be invited to the grand gala of Ranks&Files, the new range of...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Ranks & Files: a new chapter begins!
You know how incapable I am of keeping a secret; after all, I'm universally known as the king of spoilers. So, you can understand how...
Feb 20, 20243 min read


"It could be raining!"
I hope Miyazaki-sensei will forgive me for using him in this post, but if there's an image that can perfectly describe my last 2 months,...
Jan 16, 20243 min read


The STL dilemma
Today's post is a bit different from usual, and I believe it won't please many of you. If it can console you, however, the decision I've...
Nov 24, 20234 min read


I'm back (again)!
In the last few days, I've felt a bit like Ikki, the bronze saint of the Phoenix constellation from Saint Seiya. If you, like me, have...
Nov 23, 20236 min read


Alberto Gran Gala!
My heroes, welcome to the final ceremony of this fantastic event! First of all, I apologize for the delay: I wanted to take some...
Nov 19, 20234 min read


Alberto the Mighty!
"Alberto, the contest" is over, and it was a glorious event! Over sixty stunning entries have made this humble contest an exciting...
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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