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Post by pavaro on Dec 25, 2014 1:04:42 GMT -9
I would like learn about your preferences regarding the appearance of figurines. First - The base Little hint: www.onemonk.com/Bases.html
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Post by wyvern on Dec 25, 2014 1:22:48 GMT -9
This is a tricky question, because it depends entirely on what I'm basing the minis for. For example, if I'll be using them for wargames, I'd tend to use square or rectangular (mounted or larger "monster"-type troops) bases, and sometimes (depending on which rules they'll be used with) on multiple-figure bases for units or "elements" as some rules call them. But I also sometimes base minis individually to be placed loose in movement trays/bases as well, so casualty figures can be removed from each "movement tray" unit.
For RPGs or skirmish wargames, where individual minis are key, because I hand-cut, I find bases with straight edges easier to use, so tend not to favour the "circle" and "pill" kind, though these can actually look better on the tabletop (when cut by someone else, or by machine, anyway)! However, because many of the rules for such games that I've used down the years require figures to show their facing direction, this means I've preferentially used octagonal bases, rather than square or hexagonal types, as to my eye these just look better, while doing the "directional" job properly.
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Post by pavaro on Dec 25, 2014 9:37:48 GMT -9
This is a tricky question, because it depends entirely on what I'm basing the minis for. For example, if I'll be using them for wargames, I'd tend to use square or rectangular (mounted or larger "monster"-type troops) bases, and sometimes (depending on which rules they'll be used with) on multiple-figure bases for units or "elements" as some rules call them. But I also sometimes base minis individually to be placed loose in movement trays/bases as well, so casualty figures can be removed from each "movement tray" unit. For RPGs or skirmish wargames, where individual minis are key, because I hand-cut, I find bases with straight edges easier to use, so tend not to favour the "circle" and "pill" kind, though these can actually look better on the tabletop (when cut by someone else, or by machine, anyway)! However, because many of the rules for such games that I've used down the years require figures to show their facing direction, this means I've preferentially used octagonal bases, rather than square or hexagonal types, as to my eye these just look better, while doing the "directional" job properly. You are right. My mistake that I added poll without the possibility of multiple choice. So let's which is closest to the heart.
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Post by pavaro on Dec 25, 2014 10:00:40 GMT -9
I apologise for my mistake. I added new poll with 3 answers. Please again vote.
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Post by wyvern on Dec 26, 2014 2:15:08 GMT -9
I apologise for my mistake. I added new poll with 3 answers. Please again vote. Only now I can't vote for my preferred octagonal base for individual minis!
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Post by pavaro on Dec 26, 2014 11:51:52 GMT -9
Please don't kill me... I had to update poll...Missing one base - octagonal base. If you angry for me, please again vote. I promise that I will not change poll already.
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Post by pavaro on Jan 11, 2015 1:36:03 GMT -9
The winner is - Circle. Thanks for votes.
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