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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 6, 2015 1:04:45 GMT -9
Yeah, if you go by the pics, I agree. While I kind of like hand drawn textures on models (I kind of like Microtactix too), they would look a bit out of place when mixed with models of a more modern design. However, I noticed that most of his building sets comes with a 'new design' (whatever that means), and that the pics of said new design are pending, so I'm not sure how much the photos actually tells us. As for the price - I agree that it's a bit on the high end (that's why I would like to hear a review before I buy, should I choose to do so), but considering that you actually get 3-5 building models with each set makes the deal seem worse than it really is, methinks. I don't see how it differs significantly from most bundle offers at OBS, for instance.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 5, 2015 15:58:56 GMT -9
Imho there are so many alternatives. Oh, and a question: Alternatives? What other pulp era style urban buildings are available out there? I haven't been able to find any myself, except for that armchair guy (and a few of Stoelzel's models).
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 5, 2015 15:45:26 GMT -9
^ Rhannon, is that an opinion from someone who actually bought, printed and built the models? Or are you just going by the few pics on the site?
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 5, 2015 15:40:58 GMT -9
I finally got around to finish these up - so here's the Master surrounded by some of his creations, and converted to tabbed minis to fit them into Litko bases. The light wasn't too good, so I'll take a few more tomorrow.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 5, 2015 12:46:23 GMT -9
^ I have to agree with what oldschooldm says, and may I add that it's a shame, because I see some great potential in your minis and your artistic style. Also, your descriptions needs some work. Nothing about scale, for instance... I assume that they're 28 mm, but maybe they're 30 mm? I wouldn't be able to spot the difference by just looking at the pdf. You need to be a bit more elaborate, both when it comes to your OBS descriptions and preview, but also the pdf itself. May I suggest that you surf around at OBS and get some inspiration from how other publishers do? After all, most of them have actually sold stuff at OBS, so it might be worth the trouble looking over their shoulders.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 5, 2015 12:13:19 GMT -9
^ That's exactly why I'm asking. Had it been at OBS, and the product was sold at the average OBS price, I wouldn't hesitate. But at 10 dollars a set, I'd like to read a review or two first. I wouldn't think twice if it was FDG or Dave Graffam, or WorldWorks, for that matter. But I have no prior experience with this guys stuff, and I so far haven't been able to find recent reviews of his stuff anywhere on the interwebs.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 4, 2015 11:11:13 GMT -9
I'm considering getting some of these sets. www.thevirtualarmchairgeneral.com/610-Mean-Streets-Main-Page.htmlBut before I do, I'd like to hear if anyone have tried it and what your opinion is? How does it scale, what about texture art, etc.? It looks cool although a bit dated on the photos, but I'm curious to hear if anyone actually tried it out.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 3, 2015 13:32:13 GMT -9
What the others said - plus, I suggest some proof reading of the pdf itself. English is not my first language, either, so it's always a good idea to get someone with English as their mother tongue to go over it - I do that myself, even though I'm told that I'm a good English speaker. If you don't know anyone where you live, I'm convinced that you can get one of the kind folks here at Cardboard Warriors to help. Also, the copyright symbol doesn't look good. Why not use the one inherent in Windows: ©. Hold down alt, and type 0169, and you got it.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 3, 2015 0:20:40 GMT -9
^ No idea, all I know is that they came with the 2nd ed. box set. Not sure what purpose the black/white figures. I will post in my RPG club's forum, there are quite a few Warhammer fanatics among them. Maybe I can get a clue or two.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 3, 2015 0:12:52 GMT -9
I think that's a very elitarian definition, and not very inclusive. To me, a mini is a mini is a mini, it's a piece used on a game board or tabletop gaming surface, and differs from a standee through its silhouette shape. While I much prefer minis with backs, the backs are not what defines the mini to me - that's the shape.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 2, 2015 8:02:18 GMT -9
I did that with the first varnish I tried. Frosted an entire batch. I found a good, glossy multi-purpose varnish afterwards, and it works - enhances the colours without getting too shiny. It still feels like paper to touch, and it definitely improves the look.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 2, 2015 7:49:09 GMT -9
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 1, 2015 13:50:41 GMT -9
That comic is classic, and beats the heck outta Marvel's Thor! Just a small thing as the hair colour, for instance... I mean, we Nordics have always facepalmed over the concept of a blonde Thor. Thor is a redhead, dangit! Some of the came out in several European countries, but alas, not UK. More about the comic book here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla_%28comics%29
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 1, 2015 12:29:08 GMT -9
Boar would also be a good idea...when you have time. Other ideas: Buffalo, musk ox or just a good stout pony. Or perhaps a lynx for Norse dwarves? Also Thor's chariot was said to be pulled by goats. Maybe chariots would suit stubby dwarven legs better? Yup, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr [both variations of old Norse for "Tooth grinder"]. There's a popular Danish comic called 'Valhalla', I just love how it depicts Thor's goats! EDIT: Here's another one: And one more:
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Oct 1, 2015 3:32:35 GMT -9
@cardstock dane: the monthly hoards have included terrain and vehicles in the past. If you are inspired to create terrain to share I think it would be welcomed in the hoards. Well, I was just going by the guidelines, and they only mention minis. And considering that there seems to be a bit of work involved on squirmydad's part, I assumed that the monthly hoard was minis only. If terrain truly is accepted in the monthly hoard, I will certainly be looking into it as soon as there is a neat theme, and we all know that we won't have to wait long for that to happen.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 30, 2015 16:55:29 GMT -9
Definitely front and back. In my opinion, the "Paper Mini Value Equation" is like this: A-shape standee < tri-fold standee < mini with fronts on boths sides < minis with a front and a blank back < minis with fronts and backs. I rarely use anything but the two latter, and I much prefer them with fronts and backs. I make most of my minis myself, but I do buy some once in a while, and I would never consider buying anything that didn't have fronts and backs. But yeah, free stuff is always nice.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 30, 2015 16:43:22 GMT -9
aaron, I don't think paperpusher means that we should write RPG's, he's using that as an example from another forum, as I understand it. The way I read his suggestion, is that there are some similar challenges, where artists has 24 hours do do a mini to fit a certain theme - basically a 24 hr version of the monthly thing we have, or am I misunderstanding? However, your thoughts does open up for some interesting possibilities... what if there was a monthly "adventure challenge"? A plot theme, then write an adventure, make some terrain to fit it, or design some minis - or all of the above! And people could do it individually or in teams to add coherence, as they would please. I think 24 hrs might not result in a good trade-off between "turnover" and quality, though, but give it a month, and you have something.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 30, 2015 16:14:05 GMT -9
Pleasure and business. And since it's a long way to come from Denmark, I might as well combine the two. I have a very good friend in Genoa, and I am talking with NIU in DeKalb about a possibly PhD study, so I'm meeting a couple of people there as well.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 30, 2015 15:46:50 GMT -9
I'm thinking along other lines. I'm thinking that it could be fun with a monthly terrain horde to supplement the minis - I'm thinking buildings, tiles, accessories, mats and maps. It would be some good fun for those of us, who can construct but not draw.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 30, 2015 15:39:47 GMT -9
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 30, 2015 14:43:54 GMT -9
I totally missed those two last posts. Different ground textures is definitely something that has been under my consideration, and something I will definitely be looking into. However, I'm going on a US trip next week (Illinois), and won't be back until the end of the month, so it will probably be after that.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 29, 2015 2:04:36 GMT -9
A goat rider....
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 28, 2015 8:42:24 GMT -9
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 28, 2015 4:41:15 GMT -9
I have seen that alot of minis now have a small (apx 5mm) extension towards the bottom and no flaps. Makes storing easier? Indeed it does. Here's my own small collection of some 80-90 homemade minis (yes really): I am assuming this extension will be slotted into some base part. I am also guessing there is a market for plastic premade bases for this kind of mounting. Indeed there is: www.litko.net/categories/Bases-%26-Base-Bottoms/Paper-Miniature-Bases-%26-Stands/I love these, I use them myself, and have just ordered more. Is there a paper only version of this for the paper only purist? Ideed there is. Check this out: You will find tons of free paper bases like that out there on the internet. A good place to start is at the Onemonk.com site - Squirmydad has been so kind to provide us with paper bases in all kinds of shapes, sizes, colours, themes and flavours. Check it out. And bravesirkevin has provided us with a different, but nonetheless clever system. Sirrob01 has a good and comprehensive article about paper miniature basing on his blog: sirrob01.com/tag/base/
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 22, 2015 3:34:14 GMT -9
Looks very good, although the links doesn't work. I'll see if I can cook something up during the week.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 21, 2015 13:31:49 GMT -9
Oh, I'm very interested to see that! I also have a few spare flower bed textures I never got around to use, that could add to the plaza experience.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 21, 2015 8:27:06 GMT -9
• You may not vote in any category that you have entered. (Everybody does that at the moment, so it cancels out, but it's better to just outlaw it so there's a bright line separating right from wrong. It also makes sock-puppeting explicitly against the rules.) I see what you mean, but as you mention yourself, it probably won't have much of a effect in terms of voting mechanics. Certain there were many people who were reluctant to give votes to people who were already winning, so they spread their votes to people who weren't doing that well in the categories and that's why the top 3 only got a median of 12 votes from 40 voters. That's really impossible to say from that small bit data, and a population that small. It could just as well be that people like different things, depending on taste and what games they play. We can't really say a lot about motives on that ground. One thing that could be added to the thoughts about the voting system, is that you can see how the votes has been cast so far before you cast your own vote. The 'standings' should be invisible until you have submitted your vote. Also, you can change your votes right up until the poll closes. I'm not sure I like that either - IMO your vote should be final once cast. I like the mini-award idea.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 21, 2015 4:45:35 GMT -9
Thanks! I haven't had the time to do a proper layout myself, as my life has been a bit hectic lately, so It's wonderful to see your build! I'm glad you like it.
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 18, 2015 12:10:25 GMT -9
Thanks. The sign is no biggie, really - a Photoshop amalgamation between an ordinary Western Union logo, and this:
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Post by Cardstock Dane on Sept 17, 2015 22:33:58 GMT -9
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