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Post by WackyAnne on Aug 2, 2014 22:18:25 GMT -9
Yay!!! These will be perfect for so many things I want to run! Pathfinder's Mummy's Mask AP, some Pulp Egypt, The Mummy movies, an Egyptian dungeon run with Billiam Babble's Vexing Sands... So happy to have you back at play - and desert-minded no less... Might we perhaps one day soon see some more, perhaps more red, deserty goodness? (or badness, as the case may be?).
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Post by WackyAnne on Aug 2, 2014 15:01:16 GMT -9
Congratulations, Mike! I saw them just now in the new releases, and I know how long you've been waiting for today. While CGI-based modelling doesn't work for me on the tabletop (even though yours with the dark outline _almost_ leaves the uncanny valley), I'll be sure to recommend your stuff to everyone it does!
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Post by WackyAnne on Aug 1, 2014 17:30:14 GMT -9
Cool beans! I'll definitely be checking things out, and telling my local gaming friends about it!
EDIT: Heheh, I missed the part about them being roadkill, which is rather gruesome, but still useful. I've said before there is a need for corpse minis, rather than tipping over a live one).
Are they all flat-backed then? Save for the carrion feeders?
2nd edit: "carrion" not "carrier" feeders
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 30, 2014 18:09:36 GMT -9
I am growing corn in my front yard. In Alaska. There is some doubt as to whether or not the local First Nations could do that here, pre-contact. And I'm at latitude 46!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 29, 2014 18:40:20 GMT -9
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 28, 2014 19:48:23 GMT -9
Haha, I saw that too! Definitely the best of that comic collection. I only wished my husband owned more ties
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 28, 2014 7:57:00 GMT -9
Yes, DriveThruRPG & Rpgnow have a listed nearly 20,000 products long, so there are both more vendors, and more papercraft products than even on that great list of Wargame Vault. So you may want to just overtype RPGNow over WargameVault in the URL, or do a manual search of publishers, to see how else to drain your wallet
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 27, 2014 21:06:19 GMT -9
Grabbing another quick second to add more info 1) Sorry if 1st response sounded a little canned, I had to take off moments later, so couldn't add anything or tweak much - it was mostly copied from my posting on the FDG Kickstarter comments to help new backers get up to speed (pure, unpaid, under appreciated self-appointed community leader that I was ). I really do love the FDG stuff, as it was how I got into the whole hobby of papercraft for gaming, and have backed them to the hilt in two KS's so far, so recommendation is sincere 2) I like DramaScape, even bought their fantasy package last year on sale, and a couple of battlemaps since then. However, I find that their stuff is really best suited for VTT. My printer prints most of their stuff too dark to be nice at tabletop, so I'm waiting until my VTT program is fully released (we are also currently without an iPad). I'm not a fan of their tiles (again, darkness is an issue, but I also find the CGI a bit wearing), but their battlemaps are very good. They only have one 3D model, which is inexpensive and fun - The Tavern. I just have to fix up my inkjet to see if I can get it to print as nicely as it looks onscreen. 3) IF you don't ever plan on going 2.5D or 3D, and you are just starting out, I think Heroic Maps are a great bet. They've just been on RPGNow, etc. a year, but have released about 70 sets, all largely interconnectable, with a nice level of detail, contrast, and ink-kill. Heroic Maps started strong, and have been steadily improving, as well as taking feedback. A member of the DM's Craft team suggested a different wall width, the better to make 2.5D tiles (with slightly raised walls), and they quickly accommodated that. I haven't yet picked up more than their free sets, and haven't yet made them up, but I was mighty tempted... 4) Nemo makes very beautiful tiles (under Nemo Works on RPGNow, etc.), which I plan on having printed on photo paper to capture every little detail, so much better than my too-dark laser printer has managed. They are fairly specific though, so won't work for all dungeons. They may inspire ideas better than conforming to existing parameters or adventures. 5) Lord ZseZse Works also has beautiful maps and tile sets, best appreciated with photo paper. I've not really had a chance to play around with their tiles yet, as I just got the files somewhat recently. They also make increasingly extraordinary 3D models (see their Elven Papercraft KS which just finished), but there is not much integration between tiles and models as of yet. ALL OF THE ABOVE PUBLISHERS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE SUMMER CAMPAIGN/CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE! Check 'em out before Tuesday morning to get some great discounts... 6) bravesirkevin also has some nice tiles under "Kev's Lounge", both at RPGNow and at his own site, Papercraft Dungeon, including some freebies, and one in beta... I think that covers most everybody I have experience with - except Inked Adventures, which is really in a class of its own (hand-drawn, B&W or lightly inked, old-school style), and which rapidly grew on me to the point that it is actually my personal favourite source...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 27, 2014 20:32:46 GMT -9
Thanks for the link - I'll see about printing them out for the boys.
I don't recognize the style offhand though...
Maybe??? Hotz? Same level of colouring on the model...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 27, 2014 19:47:49 GMT -9
15mm is the way forward! That reminds me - you have only one set for sale on OBS, but you've others mentioned on your website. Any chance those will be for sale in the future (soonish, even?) Oh, and thanks for doing at the high resolution - your green guys are easy enough to print out at 28-30mm scale and still look great!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 24, 2014 8:38:43 GMT -9
I hope very much that things start going your way very soon. I will send good thoughts and prayers your way...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 12:02:32 GMT -9
Fat Dragon Games! There are three good places to look for examples of Fat Dragon fabulousness: 1) Fat Dragon's products are available for sale & digital download @ RPGNow or you can reach them through the main website2) Fat Dragon's website has some free odds and ends3) The Fat Dragon community forums, which include member tips, tricks, modifications for download, and many photos of the stuff in actual use (also a pro boards forum, so you've already half signed up!). afet just posted an awesome mod of the first dungeon in D&D5E's Starter Set adventure, The Mines of Phandelver, all you'd need are the Copper Dragon tile sets mentioned. Everything of Fat Dragon's is on sale until GenCon - 30% off past, 40% off present, and 50% future themed stuff. And the great thing about going with his tiles? More modern textures, layer options in the E-Z Tiles sets, and they are compatible with his 3D dungeons, caverns, outdoors, and buildings, so when if/when you want to go 2.5D or 3D, it's damn easy!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 10:41:57 GMT -9
This is what I've been waiting for! Song of Blades BUNDLEThis is a bundle of the first four books in the Song of Blades line. The bundle includes: a few free paper miniatures by OneMonk Song of Blades and Heroes Song of Gold and Darkness Song of Wind and Water Song of Arthur and Merlin. All for $21.75 - they'd be $60 separately in print, $32 in PDF ($24 on sale), and that doesn't count the free OneMonk minis! This is how I'll be using most of my gaming papercraft for the next little while...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 9:47:10 GMT -9
Just a quick message to say that I partecipate to OneBookShelf XMas in July. So until July the 29th, Endless Dungeons - Basic Set and Under the Mountain will be available at the price of 6$ (instead of 8$). You can find them both here: www.rpgnow.com/browse.php?manufacturers_id=6177Merry Christmas Tiles so beautiful I'd buy all over again!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 9:02:21 GMT -9
Thanks for the in-depth list! It was far more than I could do, since I was stuck with a low-battery phone when the thing actually went live. I've been waiting for this sale for a few weeks now You might want to put Ganesha Games in bold, because the Original One Monk, Jim Hartman, did illustrations for some things, and co-designed Armageddon Hour (& squirmydad helped too), and he has some minis in the Song of Blades and Heroes bundle. SBH is what I've been waiting for!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 8:49:49 GMT -9
Noooooooooooooooo don't tempt me with Katana Schoolgirls! Don't forget, Katana Schoolgirls is part of Wargame Vault's 25% off Summer Campaign sale, just i case you've not picked it up yet! And you want to play those figs as intended Oh, and jackmatt those bases you got look terrific - great idea about swarm bases, I was thinking about that using okumarts' foam core style bases, but I've always loved the clear acrylic bases best. They blend with anything, and require no work beyond ordering them in the first place
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 8:40:17 GMT -9
I am torn, so torn, about this last gaming goodie. On the one hand, I love gnomes. On the other hand, I hate zombies. On the third hand, I love your art. Hey, where'd that third hand come from? Wait, what? It's moving on its own! RRRRUUUUUNNN!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 6:03:12 GMT -9
25% off (or more) of many of your favourite papercraft & gaming publishers, today through July 29th, 2014, at Wargame Vault's Summer Campaign Sale ListingIt's called the Christmas in July Sale at RPGNow & DriveThruRPG (click for publishers & products on sale). I've been saving up! Have you?
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 21, 2014 5:33:12 GMT -9
Sorry hackbarth, it was either posted from my phone, or it was simply not easily working in the forum formatting on its own, or it would have been tucked away neatly in a "link"...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 18, 2014 9:10:59 GMT -9
There. Village set 1 complete as far as my part of the work goes. Off to texture enhancement it goes. Then building, instruction making... I have no idea how to make instructions. ;_; Now, I wonder if I can get a bit of a vote here... What do people need the most out of these choices: 1) Trees, bushes, rocks and other natury goodness. 2) A full featured 2.5D cavern set with a lot of modularity. 3) Swamp village set + maybe some elements usable elsewhere (bridges, docks, etc.). 4) Orc/goblin camp complete with huts, palisades, towers and such. Such a good list! Hard to decide... I love #1 because I've many overland adventures planned, and can never have too many variations on trees, etc. Number 3 is also useful, I know there is little swamp supply, but at least from the paizo forums, a lot of swamp demand (maybe more maps in their case, but can always open up their minds to more!)
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 18, 2014 5:32:02 GMT -9
Two remaining possibilities are Fiddlers Green (I know there is a farm model with cattle in it), or google image searching (maybe with an emphasis on colouring pages). Either way would require doing a second side, but easy enough since you can mirror it.
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 18, 2014 5:25:33 GMT -9
Amazing, afet! You should considering entering for Papercuts...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 17, 2014 23:40:54 GMT -9
BSGTony (lordzsezse) Zsezse Congratulations on not only such a successful Kickstarter, but such a successful set! It was number 1! on RPGNow's Hottest List for several days, and is still going strong. Not to mention, it's a beautiful and versatile module in-and-of itself.
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 17, 2014 23:27:37 GMT -9
@ aaron, mesper has WHOLE MAGAZINES full of this stuff, which he is gradually converting over to OneMonk format and scale to share and sell. His website is www.kartonowefigurki.pl - if you don't speak/read Polish, try it through Google Translate... BTW, you can find his marvellous mummy in this set: Horror Gore & Survival or the Aspects version
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 17, 2014 23:24:46 GMT -9
You're welcome, bigmike, and thanks to Vermin King for pointing it out in the first place!
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 17, 2014 23:21:51 GMT -9
I love the dollies! And their fierce controller/commander...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 17, 2014 14:39:59 GMT -9
Metro #2, 4 to go My favourite so far - I could imagine tweaking her to be my PF PC, an oracle...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 16, 2014 19:52:04 GMT -9
Just came back from my third session of D&D-Next a couple of hours ago.
In the last 18 days, I have played more than in the previous 18 months. And that was already more than in the prior 36 years.
From playing a couple of sessions every 3 to six months, I've now joined a D&D Encounters group at my FLGS (recently restarted, with a strong core of players), a D&D Starter Box group (some overlap), and a Pathfinder home game...
Life, in the gaming sense at least, is good.
Soon I hope to finally have enough experience and confidence to get a home game going (for real this time) and put all that pretty papercraft to good use. So far, the papercraft has only peeked out here & there, and more than my boys deserve to see it...
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 15, 2014 19:34:30 GMT -9
WOW! That is _really_ impressive! I'm glad you've had so much fun building them - I, too, found papercrafting for my D&D became a wonderful hobby all on its own. It's only just recently that I'm getting to play on a regular basis, but minis and models (and especially chatting with the great crew here) have kept me continually occupied for most of the last year! And my collection doesn't look as impressive, nor as coherent, as does yours
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Post by WackyAnne on Jul 15, 2014 15:42:50 GMT -9
I'd love it me too, but the drawback is how fast you can find "that rule" once you don't want to "read the story" anymore but just check the rules. That's why I suggested the "vanilla" cheat sheet. "Vanilla" in this case means plain & simple, while still delicious. The comic book version is a triple hot fudge banana split with whipped cream and a cherry on top (ie too good for everyday consumption) You wouldn't necessarily need to print out the comic book, either, unless introducing it to several people at once (say at a con, or new home game),
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