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Post by Vermin King on Feb 22, 2016 6:12:57 GMT -9
The theme for this months HOARD is Out and About This can be any sort of miniature figure or model on the above theme or feel free to submit miniatures off theme. If you submit a figure, they must include both front and rear art, have a proper trimming outline, and include instructions for multi-part models. Recolors and figure mods are encouraged, and even uncolored designs are welcome. No nudity or sexuality, but bloody gory and horrifying is encouraged. If you have questions about how to design your entries, like formats, resolution, and stuff like that, see the HOARD GUIDELINES in this forum category. Entries for the Hoard will be accepted until the last day of February, 2016. Some of my favorite gaming scenarios were Raiding and Pillaging the Countryside. This doesn't have to be outdoorsy, either, because you might find something that needs to be explored or vanquished. I hope this is as big a topic as I think it will be. Have fun
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Post by bluecloud2k2 on Feb 22, 2016 6:16:59 GMT -9
Something big, eh?
Hrm...
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Post by Vermin King on Feb 22, 2016 6:30:30 GMT -9
A big topic, not necessarily big items. I can see it now, someone is going to submit a monastery complex for evil cultists, complete with associated village. Not that that would be a bad thing
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Post by bluecloud2k2 on Feb 22, 2016 6:49:16 GMT -9
I'm actually tempted to submit the Kitbash I'm doing for the Guncrawl Floor Tiles that I've been tinkering with on and off...
Assuming I can get the owner's permission of course.
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 25, 2016 16:03:10 GMT -9
The theme for this month's HOARD is Out and About This can be any sort of miniature figure or model on the above theme or feel free to submit miniatures off theme. If you submit a figure, they must include both front and rear art, have a proper trimming outline, and include instructions for multi-part models. Recolors and figure mods are encouraged, and even uncolored designs are welcome. No nudity or sexuality, but bloody gory and horrifying is encouraged. If you have questions about how to design your entries, like formats, resolution, and stuff like that, see the HOARD GUIDELINES in this forum category. Entries for the Hoard will be accepted until the last day of April, 2016. Wherever you are going, you've gotta get there. That's where this Hoard comes into play. Even if you aren't playing Fantasy, you still have to get where you are going. Have fun!
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 31, 2016 15:13:10 GMT -9
Well, before Chris did his carts and wagons, I briefly played with doing an Irish Bog Pony or two and pony cart for All Things Irish. Probably won't do a cart, but maybe. When I read Tolkien, the bog ponies are the ponies I picture. A little shaggy, big barrel chests, and the cute slightly-dished noses. When I decided to throw Out and About in here as a Hoard topic, I was originally thinking of doing a multi-use design. I was thinking about doing a medieval carriage and modify it for the Steampunk Hoard. As I am branching out into a new area of business this month, I'm not sure if I'll be able to get all this done. I might just do a set of bog ponies, a couple saddled ponies and a couple as pack animals. What other ideas are people considering? Or wanting to see?
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Post by squirmydad on Mar 31, 2016 15:41:54 GMT -9
I'm looking to finish the instructions and build pics for the raft I was working on and submit this month. Not very ambitious, more ideas may follow.
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Post by cowboyleland on Mar 31, 2016 19:40:25 GMT -9
I might be too busy to get anything done this month. The one idea I have is of a renaissance noble with a hang glider cape. It might actually fly, but I don't know if I will have time.
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Post by squirmydad on Apr 1, 2016 14:50:55 GMT -9
linkHere's my Taiwanese raft. I'll be making instructions and cut-files this weekend and then I'll update the file.
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 1, 2016 18:26:02 GMT -9
Wow. I am amazed at your mast and sail texture. I can see a fish trap or woven basket sitting on it already
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 3, 2016 17:38:03 GMT -9
Okay, I'm an odd mix of personalities. I tend to obsess over a topic, but I get easily distracted. Usually because I start obsessing on multiple topics. Current obsession, the Kerry Bog Pony. Interesting information is at kerrybogpony.org/KerryBogPony.htmlI'm collecting images, but weeding out the Americanized ponies. From the website, they should be 10-12 hands high, so 40 to 48 inches at the shoulder. They should mostly be solid colored, with longer/shaggier fur. So the American breeders have the dna markers for Kerry ponies, but have turned the horses into sleek palomino-like colored horses with stupid-long manes and tails with either lower heights or taller heights. Why do we have to screw things up. If I can come up with some good non-textured ponies, and I find my efforts not going well near the end of the month, I may ask for some help with the texturing. Oh, yeah, another irish bog pony site lists the height as 9-11 hands
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Post by mesper on Apr 4, 2016 17:39:54 GMT -9
Well I was (as at least some of you remember?) supporting and I'd like to further support incoming/future Hoards. But then most often I just don't get what is the leading motive/subject?! What is (in some cases) the context and/or default background expected... Blame it on me, cuz Ima probably among small ratio of non-native English speakers here, so perhaps that's why I'd like more explanation or even some more basic examples etc. at least in case of not-so-obvious/specific/niche threads (then "just google it" in many cases isn't the best solution/scenario;))
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 4, 2016 19:01:42 GMT -9
Sorry about that. For instance, this month is involving encounters while you are moving between your base of operations (Home) and wherever you are going to play the game, whether it is a dungeon or whatever your main objective is.
While you are traveling to the location that is your goal, you will have random encounters during your travels. Or the GM may have a few planned encounters before you get to where you are going. When we used to have weekly game nights, we would do a night where you are just traveling and seeing what you can find.
So random monsters, bandits, pilgrims might occur. Or you may get in trouble with law enforcement or a diety or demigod.
You might find a camp of orcs, or cultists, or a farm that doesn't seem quite right. There are various mysterious locations like deserted villages that may not be as deserted as they appear or a cemetery in the middle of nowhere and the players will wonder why.
Out and About refers to traveling time, so generally not in a dungeon or in an urban area, but dungeon and city elements can be found when you are traveling, too. So just about anything goes this month.
I hope that helps
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 7, 2016 19:24:17 GMT -9
Okay, I don't normally do figures, so I took a photo of a bog pony. Played around to get it aligned and the feet level and all the background out. My idea is to take this fellow and do a combination of a cartoon version and overlay a transparent version over the top. Then play with it a bit more. If you have any better ideas, I'd appreciate a little direction. But doesn't this little fellow (I'll call him 'Bill') just looks like he'd be willing to do his absolute best for a little hobbit It may look like a photo with the background removed, but getting he originally is standing on a slope with his front lower than the back and the legs weren't anywhere close to being even. Getting feet and knees even while evening out his torso has been interesting. My hat goes off to anyone who can just draw!
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Post by cowboyleland on Apr 8, 2016 3:22:43 GMT -9
Looks great.
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Post by mesper on Apr 8, 2016 8:49:38 GMT -9
Many thanks Vermin King - it was really helpful!!! Well it seems that Out and About is quite broad and kinda "open" category, which is convenient:) So here's my "On The Road" short generic story: Mountain Ambush
After a long day on the road the group of heroes set up a camp on a foothills forest clearing. But soon after dark the intimidating noise can be heard nearby, then rumbling stones startles the heroes - the giant rock monstrosity emerge from hiding!
Campsite is under attack - defend yourself or run for your life!
Rock /Stone Monstrosity (or Giant?). This mini is ca. twice taller than 30mm man (it's kinda giant after all) but users can rescale or print it according their needs, of course. File: RGB PNG format. Hope this one would suit into Out and About category? If so perhaps another one, with more yellow and brown stone-colours and some more sand could be added? Mesper
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 8, 2016 8:59:54 GMT -9
Wonderful
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 9, 2016 7:38:42 GMT -9
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Post by ignatious on Apr 9, 2016 11:49:52 GMT -9
I like the rock monstrosity, it makes me think of the never ending story (or at least I think that's the movie it reminds me of).
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 9, 2016 12:33:33 GMT -9
I was thinking Grignach from Galaxy Quest. Did you hear that Amazon almost had a deal put together for a Galaxy Quest sequel?
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Post by mesper on Apr 9, 2016 15:51:29 GMT -9
I like the rock monstrosity <...> Thanks:) So here's another one (A-side draft only at the moment) - desert /sandy rock monstrosity. Some more than colour/texture changes implemented: slightly modified right (his) palm, different leg and perhaps the major variation - rised hand. Actually now I see than two rised hands could be even better - so kinda attacking or welcoming(?) pose - you know rock giant who wanted just to "hug" lost travellers;))) Then these arms could be BEND (2.5D effect). ..
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Post by squirmydad on Apr 11, 2016 9:03:06 GMT -9
I'm still working on the build instructions, I've been a bit under the weather. The download file has been updated with the fold lines for the raft hull and sails that I forgot on the first upload. The instructions and the presentation photo will be done before the end of the month.
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 11, 2016 9:12:24 GMT -9
Bill is having problems. I figured I needed to learn more about using layers, only I've turned the files into a big mess. I think I need to just go back to my plodding, crude, make-it-work mode and get him finished up.
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Post by mesper on Apr 14, 2016 15:19:07 GMT -9
Was busy with Egyptians 2 (BTW Ranged Infantry should be released soon!), nevertheless here is Sand-stone (or desert?) Stone Monstrosity v2 Not promising, but more aggressive, attacking (with both "arms" raised up) rock monstrosity could be possible ...
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Post by wyvern on Apr 15, 2016 3:20:52 GMT -9
Was busy with Egyptians 2 (BTW Ranged Infantry should be released soon!)... Maybe "Missile Infantry" would be a better name? Just a thought (and assuming that's what's meant by "Ranged", of course!).
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Post by mesper on Apr 16, 2016 21:45:44 GMT -9
Was busy with Egyptians 2 (BTW Ranged Infantry should be released soon!)... Maybe "Missile Infantry" would be a better name? Just a thought (and assuming that's what's meant by "Ranged", of course!). Yeah, I get your point and thanks for suggestion! Thing is that set is almost ready (should be released today) and making any changes at this stage could result in some mistakes or issues. Just to explain (as I've realised that it might look that I'm way to lazy:) - as I've already used "ranged" not only as a set tittle but also as pages header and, most crucial, as a minis tab description - so it would take ca. 45+ changes (find and open tab set, replace text, adjust/center new text, close set and so repeat for each figurine) so not only a lot of work (part of this could be automated) but also quite good chance to make some error! And according to my experience most mistakes are done because of last-minute changes! Then I've already made couple changes in these sets (like "Desert Infantry" tittle) so hope you'll understand that I'm kinda reluctant right now;) Anyway as "ranged" isn't definitely wrong or totally misleading I've decided to stay with it (but I'll keep in mind this suggestion, as there will be more missile infantry in the future (hopefully Romans, Germans, Celts, Gauls, Carthaginians, Brits etc). EDIT: sorry for OT, just to shape up I'll post another one stone-monstrosity version
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 18, 2016 3:47:15 GMT -9
I'm up to about 15 to 18 ways to not do Bill the Pony. Let's just say he's getting awfully questionable for this Hoard. Anyone feel like using Bill as the inspiration for a bog pony?
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Post by cowboyleland on Apr 18, 2016 17:09:48 GMT -9
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 21, 2016 16:59:17 GMT -9
Bill is jinxed. My last modification is gone. Vanished. The two previous points where I broke off were disasters. At least I have the file where his feet, back and knees are aligned saved. It has been a (expletive) week, and I thought I'd finish off my night working on this. A bit hard to get enthusiasm for starting from scratch.
Oh, well, I still have nine days ...
I'd hoped to have Bill and another pony done. We'll see. I totally doubt I will have the removable pack and saddle done. I also wanted to do a harness version for use with a cart or wagon. I could really see that used with GM64's Viking wagon. Maybe I will come back to those later
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 24, 2016 11:32:40 GMT -9
I suppose I could wimp out and call Bill a 'photo-realistic' figure ... One week to go... Okay, let me explain a bit about my concept on Bill. My thought was to take the original image and adjust the image so that it would be squared up and proportional. That part was successful. I then wanted to create an outline layer. Got that done, too. In the outline layer, I wanted to do some base colors. Done. Then I wanted to experiment with pasting the original image on this, playing with the opacity. That step is leaving me in a quandary. Changing the opacity of brushes, pencils and bucket fills is no problem, so why wouldn't they allow us to adjust the opacity of a pasted layer? Can anyone help me correct my concept of what I wanted to do? I had thought that playing with the opacity would get me close to what I wanted, and then it could receive the final touches. If the method worked, it would have been relatively easy to do a couple more ponies to go with him. Any and all ideas are welcome
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