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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: angel barracks on June 28, 2017, 10:02:46 PM
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LTNS.
I have not posted much here as 6mm sci-fi skirmish is not especially popular here, which is fair enough!
However, I have started a 15mm fantasy range.
Currently it is just buildings and terrain, but I have a few greens at the casters so I will be bringing out some 15mm fantasy skirmish characters soon.
Check out the new venture here:
http://cromsanvil.co.uk/ (http://cromsanvil.co.uk/)
Here are a few of the locations my games are set in:
(http://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wp4e4a3c5b_06.png)
(http://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wpe93e8427_06.png)
(http://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wp16d67a08_06.png)
And you can read some of my game reports by clicking the Chronicles link on the site!
Mitra be praised!
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And here is a picture of the heroes in our games (Copplestone)
(http://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wpaec94008_05_06.jpg)
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'Ello! New shop layout looks great - what new figs have you got casting?
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'Ello! New shop layout looks great - what new figs have you got casting?
hello you!
Link here shows the test casts with an undercoat.
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/9/#post-65896 (http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/9/#post-65896)
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Those look terrific! I'm increasingly convinced that 15mm is the scale for RPGs, so it's great to see more suitable miniatures.
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Oh they're top - REALLY like the one on the right, plus I can see an alternative use for the far left (Hello Astropath!). Can't wait!
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Cheers peeps, I think 15mm is the scale for rpg style games and 6mm for anything else
:o lol lol
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Beautiful stuff! Just put in a big order ... :D
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Very nice terrain. Some entertaining game reports, well presented as introductions to the rules (which I am now tempted with).
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Beautiful stuff! Just put in a big order ... :D
You did thanks, please check your e-mails if you have not already
:)
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Thanks for posting here! Your message had wound up in my spam folder.
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I have just started making 15mm fantasy character models, just a few to start with, check the spiel here>>
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/heroes-and-villains.png)
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/new-15mm-fantasy-range-arrives/
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Those are very nice minis
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Those are very nice minis
Thanks dude!
More to come all being well.
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Awesome! That's what I have been waiting for for ages. I'm currently not at home, but as soon as that is the case, expect an order. I need it. EVERYTHING! :))
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More variety in 15mm, just what we needed.
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Once bought, must be painted.
Easier said than done!
:D
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HI.
This may be a long shot, but if Florian is here please check your spam folders, I am e-mailing you but it seems you are not getting my e-mails, as your e-mails ask questions that I have answered in my previous e-mails.
I have sent e-mails from:
mail@angelbarracks.co.uk and mail@cromsanvil.co.uk
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HI.
This may be a long shot, but if Florian is here please check your spam folders, I am e-mailing you but it seems you are not getting my e-mails, as your e-mails ask questions that I have answered in my previous e-mails.
I have sent e-mails from:
mail@angelbarracks.co.uk and mail@cromsanvil.co.uk
Thanks! The shot was well aimed. I'll see if I can find that mail in my spam!
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Just read through your blog - really nice work! You've captured the feel very nicely.
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Just read through your blog - really nice work! You've captured the feel very nicely.
I did the same and very much enjoyed reading about the journey...and all the while I was in Holiday near Hvide Sande, pretty near to dijit...coincidence? o_o lol
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Thanks!
When you say blog do you mean my 15mm journey topic, my Chronicle's Topic or something else?
Either way, thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks!
When you say blog do you mean my 15mm journey topic, my Chronicle's Topic or something else?
Either way, thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed it.
Well, I meant the forum link you sent me from the wargameswebsite..
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That all looks great!
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That all looks great!
Thanks, new stuff on the site now, with more being added on a regular basis.
Latest addition, ruined temple:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/ruined-temple-at-croms-anvil/
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ruined-Temple..jpg)
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My VERY excellent temple just arrived ('scuse poor picture and as-yet-unmatted minis)
(https://bladesandblastersdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/img_0687-e1501849121473.jpg)
Got a bit of an idea for this one to make it even more epic. Top stuff, everyone should order one - would work well for sci-fi too.
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Wow! This looks awesome. I'm very tempted to place an immediate order, but as it goes, my last oder hasn't arrived yet and before that happens and I paint at least part of it up, I must resist!
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Wow! This looks awesome. I'm very tempted to place an immediate order, but as it goes, my last oder hasn't arrived yet and before that happens and I paint at least part of it up, I must resist!
Hi, could you drop me an e-mail please?
:)
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I did the same and very much enjoyed reading about the journey...and all the while I was in Holiday near Hvide Sande, pretty near to dijit...coincidence? o_o lol
That is a bit funny! o_o
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Great stuff. I bought From a couple of years ago but didn't try it. Am now reading it again.
Will we see 18mm deathdealers?
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Great stuff. I bought From a couple of years ago but didn't try it. Am now reading it again.
Will we see 18mm deathdealers?
+1000!!! And a 15mm Cerebus the Ardvark! :)
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+1000!!! And a 15mm Cerebus the Ardvark! :)
arrrgh you and the Cerebus malarky!!
:P
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arrrgh you and the Cerebus malarky!!
:P
It's not just me! Matakishi also is an Aardvarkmaniac!
http://www.matakishi.net/conan.html
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The three episodes were a great read and I'm looking forward the next adventures.
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Oh man - I want that ruined temple real baaad.
A few more pieces made and you'll have another big order from me, no doubt.
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Oh man - I want that ruined temple real baaad.
A few more pieces made and you'll have another big order from me, no doubt.
Sweet, well once the school holidays are done there will be at the least, my new watchtower and the big vases/urns for hiding treasure/thieves in!
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Added some vases/urns...
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Vases.jpg)
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/urnsvases-forged-at-croms-anvil/
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Part Four of the Chronicles of Crom's Anvil is online!
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Part-4.png)
http://cromsanvil.co.uk/chronicles.html
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Great AAR, looking forward to part 5.
Simple but effective sneaking rule too, I'll be making use of that :)
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Great AAR, looking forward to part 5.
Simple but effective sneaking rule too, I'll be making use of that :)
Thanks, with so few actual rules a lot is left up to the player.
I was also debating just doing a normal move but only counting rolls of 1-3.
That way the sneak is automatic but slow...
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Thanks, with so few actual rules a lot is left up to the player.
I was also debating just doing a normal move but only counting rolls of 1-3.
That way the sneak is automatic but slow...
That would work too, but I like the opposed roll as it forces the players to make a decision on how many dice to allocate to special and how many to movement. If you did the 1-3s only how would you allow for a failure of the sneak? More 6s than 1s maybe? or would you just assume there was no failure?
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That would work too, but I like the opposed roll as it forces the players to make a decision on how many dice to allocate to special and how many to movement. If you did the 1-3s only how would you allow for a failure of the sneak? More 6s than 1s maybe? or would you just assume there was no failure?
Against mere minions I would assume no failure, sometimes it is about the story.
But the more 6's than 1's would work well I reckon.
I will almost certainly use the method I did though, as it works better when faced with proper bad buys with 10 dice or whatever.
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Once again, that was a fun read.
Looking forward to the next episode.
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Some sneak peaks of some 15mm designed to fit in with the Copplestone Picts range, which I use as Black Kingdoms.
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/13/#post-71735
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSCF9525.jpg)
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Cracking sculpt! Love the detail on the little voodoo doll thing he's holding.
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Cheers, I am doing a bit of a mini crowdfunder to get 4 new figures and some exclusive terrain items moulded.
Bare at the moment but content coming soon:
http://cromsanvil.co.uk/projects.html (http://cromsanvil.co.uk/projects.html)
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Gosh. That shaman with his voodoo-dolly is magnificent!!!
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Can't wait! I'm definitely in!!!
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Cheers peeps, yeah that Shaman is pretty nifty!
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Got my second load of buildings!
I cannot recommend this line highly enough ... I am definitely down for a third purchase in the future.
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Got my second load of buildings!
I cannot recommend this line highly enough ... I am definitely down for a third purchase in the future.
Cheers dude.
Good timing, a small but perfectly formed release is just out:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/hot-stuff-at-croms-anvil/ (http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/hot-stuff-at-croms-anvil/)
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brazier.jpg)
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I have done some updates to my Crom-Funder and added pictures and a wonky poll asking for your thoughts:
http://cromsanvil.co.uk/projects.html
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I'm still sleepy after watching Blade Runner 2049 last night (because it was late, not because the film was bad :-*), but I can't order though I see the prices and all.
Is it me, my pad or the page? I want everything. Twice!
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I'm still sleepy after watching Blade Runner 2049 last night (because it was late, not because the film was bad :-*), but I can't order though I see the prices and all.
Is it me, my pad or the page? I want everything. Twice!
It is not live yet, I have a poll running to see if to go live now, or to wait for the images of the merchants carpets before going live.
Twice eh?
You the man!
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Of course, I need them minis twice. I don't know why, but I do know it for certain!
Btw: How is work on the 15mm Cerebus the Aardvark miniature progressing? lol lol lol
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Btw: How is work on the 15mm Cerebus the Aardvark miniature progressing? lol lol lol
no.
;)
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My Crowd Funder, or Rather Crom Funder is live, check out the news:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/crom-funder-is-now-live/
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surprise surprise I backed !
:D
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Absolutely stoked!
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Thanks everyone, the target has been hit but there have been less sales/orders than votes so maybe there are more out there?
If so, if we can get to £200.00 then I am sure I can add some extras to peoples orders.
Spread the word good people, spread the word!!
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The 15mm call! I backed too.
Stéphane
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Thanks everyone, I best get started on the Merchants Carpets then!!?
:D
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Yes please do!
Also - might want to consider renaming this thread. Something a bit more descriptive? "Crom's Anvil - 15mm Terrain and Figs"
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Managed a few hasty photo of the carpets.
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23754874_1153296918137856_3713019662731110449_n.jpg?oh=d98d51141a177eb811566c3a36b056ad&oe=5A96C193)
The Crom Funder ends in an hour or so...
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Sumptuous goods for the courts of decadent civilization!
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He he,
spot the prinsess ! ;)
Can't wait till I get my hands on my set.
Cheers,
Stroezie.
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Yes, they look splendid! This is a wonderful, very tempting, range.
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Crom Funder Update, please check for the e-mail.
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Been making some cards for my CROM games as well as getting themed accessories:
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/77288/7t5diobka1668a3lkh6pxhl80zn3146z.png)
Hop into my mega epic topic of greatness at page 17 here: http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/17/#post-77218
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Should we have heard anything by now?
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Should we have heard anything by now?
About what?
The Crom Funder?
If so, nothing to report since my last e-mail.
However there may be an update, depending what the package at the sorting office is, I will know tomorrow.
:)
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I don't seem to have had an email from you.
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I don't seem to have had an email from you.
Hi,
I sent a few a while back and some bounced, so I tried from a different e-mail address and also tried posting please contact me on the FB page for Crom's Anvil.
I am not sure I know who you actually are from the username here, do you want to drop me a PM and let me know what e-mail you used to order, and or your name?
:)
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Skulls!!
Buy all the skulls.
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/skulls-sticks.png)
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/skulls-skulls-skulls-skulls/
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You've got to be kidding me!
I buy this guy,thinking he's some kind of kickass shaman ,and now you're telling me he's a door to door skull salesman!
Where did I put that receipt... grumble grumble.... ;) :D
Lovely minis one and all both from the crowdfunder and the lot that came before, if all goes well I should have some pictures of them painted over on my Conan thread.
Cheers,
Stroezie.
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Added some more exciting walls to the store.
::)
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/new-walls-at-croms-anvil/
You could even decorate the walls with the above skulls.
yay!
<I think I need some sleep>
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So, I am working on some rules that I will release hopefully in a month or two.
Here is a link that gives an overview of the rules, please feel free to join in the topic with comments and so on:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/fantasy-rules/
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FAO Benjamin of Milwaukee, if you are here please check your e-mails for correspondence from me.
Michael.
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I am writing my own desert fantasy rules that will go on sale later this year, but could do with a couple of people to play test them and offer some feedback.
Please see here for more details:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/fantasy-rules/
and drop me an e-mail if you can commit some time into playing them!
Cheers peeps.
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My new greens for Erland and Eydis have reached the casters, more greens in the works too.
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/86609/gcu2d45qq47ybspor00afcbnhhqs09m7.JPG)
See more here:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/24/#post-86609
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These are maybe the best 15mm I’ve seen since the Copplestone range. Maybe even better!
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My new greens for Erland and Eydis have reached the casters, more greens in the works too.
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/86609/gcu2d45qq47ybspor00afcbnhhqs09m7.JPG)
See more here:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/24/#post-86609
Definitely want those. Very, very good models.
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Desert Wall set available:
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/compound-walls.png)
Check out the details here>>>
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/new-walls-from-croms-anvil/
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You're killing me. I had no idea I needed another project. Again.
::)
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Yeah we're getting closer and closer to Order #3 here ...
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I have released some new stuff in the meantime, but whilst you go check that out, I thought a nice romantic picture would be appreciated.
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/88678/3t7g79i9wqpom7ukzhf14ytcwl4st79n.png)
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They say that the couple who slay together, stay together. :)
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Great news! Wil place an order once I’m back from holiday!
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Just added two more building to the website:
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Simurgh-Street.png)
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/croms-anvil-goes-up-in-the-world/
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That is all such great stuff! Really wish I had time to jump in and start a project with it.
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That village really looks good. So many nice details. I'm just embarking on some 15mm fantasy stuff myself. It's 'European' rather than 'Middle Eastern', but this does look rather tempting!
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Do something different!
:D
I can promise plenty of things to support the desert flavour.
There are figures at the casters that have a distinct desert feel.
Plus more buildings to come.
Do eeeeeeet!
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a6P40wLThbc/hqdefault.jpg)
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Just posted the first game report using my new rules (still to be released) over on TWW:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/the-legends-of-simurgh/
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/89762/7tmpawuopcf1suy846gbqr27uph5flic.png)
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Nice work!
And ... yet another order placed!
I need to get to working on my own Simugh clone ...
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Nice work!
And ... yet another order placed!
I need to get to working on my own Simugh clone ...
Much appreciated, tomorrow we eat!! :D
Oooh yes, please do share when you have some paint on stuff.
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Michael, what are you using for bases for your 15mm dudes?
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https://em4miniatures.com/index.php/16mm-counters.html
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Thanks! Now that I have started painting my Crom's Anvil buildings, I ordered some civilians from Forged In Battle to populate my town.
Now to ponder over it's name ...
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I am trying out a pre-order for my latest building, as normal, all details on TWW where I post all my news/updates/drivel:
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/croms-anvil-barracks-pre-order/
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/barracks-preorder.jpg)
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Well of course I would like to get one but the exorbitance of international shipping means the pre-order model won't work for me.
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Well of course I would like to get one but the exorbitance of international shipping means the pre-order model won't work for me.
Yeah, guessing at the weight it would most likely cost £9.00 to post airmail or £7.00 surface mail.
Which is a fair bit when the building is only £15.00 to pre-order.
International seems to work best on bigger orders.
Unless you are buying from the UK, in which case we get hit with loads of extra charges.. :(
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Rubbishy photo of some figures coming soon:
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/91907/8x697xcl16bngequ53zqzluwnqrtxiqw.JPG)
(http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/91907/kw443rem1kanz5nxf5k075aaw40eq7e1.JPG)
http://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/30/#post-91907
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Those Tribesmen look great!
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Blimey! The black guys are awesome.
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Agreed, they are fantastic.
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Lovely project and minis.
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Pre-Orders for some of the new figures are go!!
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Most-Excellent-Figures.png)
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/croms-anvil-pre-orders/
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All the pre-orders for the new figures are packed and ready to go.
However I have yet to get replies from a few people in the USA about postage options, please check for carrier pigeon message and get back to me.
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Working on a cover for my upcoming Desert Fantasy Rules:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/94175/5e6wrqbdqihip3r1dz2lsrxi3bp946oz.png)
To keep up to date with my 15mm fantasy stuff make sure to join TWW.
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Looking forward to the rules...
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Great work! I did some play testing of the rules and I was really impressed.
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Cool stuff.
Out of interest AB, how comes you went with 15mm for a skirmish game?
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hmmmmm....
So after about 10 years of 6mm as a job, the desire to play 6mm had long gone.
It is often said that if you do your hobby as your job for long enough, it is no longer a hobby.
I had not played any 6mm games in ages nor had any desire to.
So I thought I would try something different to play and keep AB as the day job (along with The Wargames Website).
So I had a look around for what to do.
It needed to be figure lite so that suggested skirmish and not really sci-fi as that is the day job.
So why not fantasy?
I had a look around and saw the Copplestone barbarians and that was that!
:D
I started making some desert buildings and figured I may as well mould them and offer them for sale.
So I did, then I made a few more and moulded them, and then some more, and then some figures, and now some more figures.
I then outgrew the rules I was using (they were great, but not meaty enough for my needs and I had also made a lot of house rules and changes to various mechanics that rather than keep changing them until they were what I wanted, I started my own set)
:D
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Thanks for your reply AB :D
Ooo I don't think I have seen those before (goes off to have a butchers)...nice. I have been entertaining the idea of a 15mm Heroquest but I've been having difficulty finding decent 15mm sculpts. Hmm maybe a combo of yours and his... I'm still not completely convinced about 15mm minis as have never owned or painted one.
Sounds like a pretty mad journey, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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Thanks for your reply AB :D
Ooo I don't think I have seen those before (goes off to have a butchers)...nice. I have been entertaining the idea of a 15mm Heroquest but I've been having difficulty finding decent 15mm sculpts. Hmm maybe a combo of yours and his... I'm still not completely convinced about 15mm minis as have never owned or painted one.
Sounds like a pretty mad journey, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
What are your concerns/worries?
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I put off painting the Copplestone 15mm figures for several years, but actually they are just like small 28s and very easy and enjoyable to paint. They’re rather more like 18mm than true 15s.
I’m guessing Angel Barracks’ figures will be much the same given that he’s made them to fit.
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I guess I was wondering if 15mm minis seem a bit lost in a skirmish game though I suppose it means you can build a small town on a board without taking up loads of room.
Apart from that no concerns really, just generally in a gaming funk at the mo and thinking about other possible scales and whatnot. I have collected 28-32mm mostly, though have recently dabbled in 40mm. A few years ago I sculpted some 54mm minis and would love to do more sculpting for another project I am slowly working on and have been entertaining thoughts of other scales. Just playing around with lots of ideas and hoping inspiration strikes.
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Random thoughts:
A great many people think 6mm is lacking in detail.
I went out of my way to release some very detailed and dare I say it cool 6mm models.
I wonder if the notion that 6mm has no detail is due to the vast majority of it being ranks and ranks of 6mm models painted to a rough standard?
I see plenty of 6mm that is sprayed black then colour just dabbed/brushed onto the raised areas and then inkwashed.
For me this hides the quality of the sculpting and can put people off.
I am also wondering if this applies to 15mm?
If you have the notion there are some cool 15mm fantasy topics I can point you in the direction of that may inspire?
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Inspire away I'd love to see them.
I have been looking and spotted some nice 15mm paint jobs so your probably right that just with any mini a poor paint job lets them down. I was looking at some Orcs on RPE that look quite good.
Out of interest what size bases do you use on your minis?
I assume you still use an armature when sculpting 15mm, any WIP pics or greens you wouldn't mind sharing.
Do you think you'd cover any temple-dungeon adventures in your game?
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I only make the terrain and buildings, I am no sculptor!
:(
(maybe one day)
Here is a topic that follows the start of Crom's Anvil from pretty much day one:
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/
It is a big old topic with 31 pages and over 1200 replies, so you may want to set some time aside for it.
Here are a few other desert flaoured topics that may be of value:
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/fantasy-rules/
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/the-legends-of-simurgh/
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/jagannaths-desert-fantasy/
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/tale-of-a-wandering-slayer/
I use 16mm tiddly winks.
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Thanks I will take a look at those. I've decided to go ahead with a 15mm version of Heroquest and have already printed off and laminated all the cards and counters as well as ordered the board & screen from eBay.
I am going to hunt down some 15mm minis (I will be placing an order to Crom's Anvil this weekend :D) and then I will just need to scratch build some furniture and doors.
Plus...I have ideas... :D
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Ekwensu's Cave now available:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cave.png)
https://thewargameswebsite.com/croms-anvil-shamans-cave/
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Burning Sands - Sand & Sorcery rules now available:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/burning-sands-cover.png)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Page_1.png)
https://thewargameswebsite.com/burning-sands-fantasy-rules/
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Cool!
Bought my copy, will be printing the printer friendly version tonight to take with me for reading during the familly holiday.
Cheers,
Stroezie.
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Cool!
Bought my copy, will be printing the printer friendly version tonight to take with me for reading during the familly holiday.
Cheers,
Stroezie.
Many thanks good sir!
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I've been following your work on this with some interest for a few months now. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but based on your promotion text and what I was able to discern from Wargame Vault, you're asking $10 for what appears to be a 32-page PDF of homebrew combat mechanics more than a fully developed game. Am I mischaracterizing the situation here? Obviously I'm speaking without having plunked down my money for this yet, but this is what it looks like from what I can discern from this vantage point. There are a lot of skirmish games with light RPG elements out there in the market...
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Hi,
Thanks for the question.
It is fully playable as it is.
There is no need to have to come up with anything extra in order to play.
I think the point I was trying to get across is that the rules are easy enough to modify if you want to.
Some games have so many charts and tables and intricate mechanics that in order to add a new feature it could be a lot of hard work.
The Burning Sands mechanics are versatile and flexible enough that you can (I feel) add new aspects without too much effort.
And on the flip side, ignore some.
I suspect most gamers that are not playing in an especially competitive environment will add house rules, extra bits and tweak the rules they have bought.
I know I certainly make house rules for games I have bought.
Some games however have proved harder to add extra features by the rigidness of the mechanics.
Burning Sands is not like that, it is easy to tweak and guidelines on doing so are included.
Abilities for example would be things like:
Fast: +2 to all movement related Prowess tasks.
Strong Willed: +2 to all Wits tasks against Ensorcellment.
Reckless Fighter: +3 to all Hand to Hand combat rolls when attacking, but may not defend against attacks.
Eagle Eyed: +2 to Wits tasks based around perception.
These are taken from the rules, but along with the ones listed are guidelines on creating more without 'breaking' the system or getting too unbalanced.
That was kind of what I was trying to get across.
That make sense, or am I rambling?
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Having playtested the rules several times I have to say I really enjoyed the game. Very cinematic, and very Conan.
The figures are awesome too!
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certainly makes a lot of sense to me.
Hi,
Thanks for the question.
It is fully playable as it is.
There is no need to have to come up with anything extra in order to play.
I think the point I was trying to get across is that the rules are easy enough to modify if you want to.
Some games have so many charts and tables and intricate mechanics that in order to add a new feature it could be a lot of hard work.
The Burning Sands mechanics are versatile and flexible enough that you can (I feel) add new aspects without too much effort.
And on the flip side, ignore some.
I suspect most gamers that are not playing in an especially competitive environment will add house rules, extra bits and tweak the rules they have bought.
I know I certainly make house rules for games I have bought.
Some games however have proved harder to add extra features by the rigidness of the mechanics.
Burning Sands is not like that, it is easy to tweak and guidelines on doing so are included.
Abilities for example would be things like:
Fast: +2 to all movement related Prowess tasks.
Strong Willed: +2 to all Wits tasks against Ensorcellment.
Reckless Fighter: +3 to all Hand to Hand combat rolls when attacking, but may not defend against attacks.
Eagle Eyed: +2 to Wits tasks based around perception.
These are taken from the rules, but along with the ones listed are guidelines on creating more without 'breaking' the system or getting too unbalanced.
That was kind of what I was trying to get across.
That make sense, or am I rambling?
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certainly makes a lot of sense to me.
wooohoooo I am getting better at wording!
:D
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This is meant as friendly feedback, but your competitors seem to offer a lot more at this price point. "Pulp Alley" is a full-fledged game in a professionally produced 48-page PDF at the same price point as your release ($10). "Advanced Song of Blades and Heroes," an 88-page professionally produced PDF, is available at the same price. Even a home-brew like "Crom" comes in cheaper at around $6 and 64 pages. And though not professionally typeset or edited, a game like "Five Leagues from the Borderland" has an immense amount of game crammed into 76 pages.
Anyway...just some feedback from the marketplace. I would be more inclined to take a chance on your offering at about half the price.
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This is meant as friendly feedback, but your competitors seem to offer a lot more at this price point. "Pulp Alley" is a full-fledged game in a professionally produced 48-page PDF at the same price point as your release ($10). "Advanced Song of Blades and Heroes," an 88-page professionally produced PDF, is available at the same price. Even a home-brew like "Crom" comes in cheaper at around $6 and 64 pages. And though not professionally typeset or edited, a game like "Five Leagues from the Borderland" has an immense amount of game crammed into 76 pages.
Anyway...just some feedback from the marketplace. I would be more inclined to take a chance on your offering at about half the price.
I will put you down as a no then?
lol
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I will put you down as a no then?
lol
More like a "Maybe"...if it goes on sale! lol
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More like a "Maybe"...if it goes on sale! lol
To be fair when pricing it I thought that as long as I get £5.00 in my pocket from each sale, it will have been worth the hundreds of hours of work and may encourage me to go and write more later on.
Alas that £5.00 in my pocket for each sale would mean charging more than I already am...
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I have added a new page to my website that features comic book style game reports of Burning Sands.
Read more here>>>
https://thewargameswebsite.com/croms-anvil-comic-book/
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Another Way To Buy Burning Sands
Up until now, Burning Sands was only available via Wargame Vault.
I have now made it available via Crom's Anvil.
If you buy via Wargame Vault then you can have access to the PDFs immediately via a download link.
If you buy via Crom's Anvil the process is a bit slower as I have to e-mail you a link manually, BUT it is cheaper directly through me.
The time it takes for me to send the e-mail with the link will vary, it could be a few minutes only if I am near my laptop, or it could be the next day if I happen to be asleep when you order!
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/chronicles.html
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Even better, I am now able to offer this as an immediate download from Crom's Anvil directly.
Just head to the site.
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Golly, I’m behind on keeping up with this line. Need to ponder an order soon!
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Chapter Four of the Chronicles of Erland now added to the website and Forum:
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/comic.html
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/the-legends-of-simurgh/
(https://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wpfdee9032_06.png)
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Cracking read and a lovely set up. I'm eager to see what happens next! :D
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New - Slaves and Thrall cart
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Slaves.png)
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/new-from-croms-anvil/
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Cracking read and a lovely set up. I'm eager to see what happens next! :D
Thanks, hopefully, not too far off.
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Hi,
Just bought all your miniatures. I love them, especially the sorcerer, and I Hope in more new class characters (a thief, an ashashin...) or things like a magical carpet or a genie).... Ok I'm Building a fantasy arabian warband... :D
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Hi. Yes 2 new Hero types have been commissioned. There are some links on the bottom of the Crom's Anvil homepage that may be worth checking out, they get more interaction than LAF.
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Just added some new buildings to the Simurgh section:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SIM-WH.png)
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/40/#post-112865
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Wow man, Simurgh is bustling! :D
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Gorgeous! So many game ideas just looking at that table
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Thanks dudes!!
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Lovely work, and a real inspiration for my own project.
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Colin Christie if you are here, please check your e-mails for information about your order.
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Do you still have plans for further Burning Sands books?
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Do you still have plans for further Burning Sands books?
Yup, it is getting close to being done.
Though the family have just acquired a kitten which it seems I am the primary looker afterer of.
So there could be a slight delay over the planned release date...
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:D No problem
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Is there a Colin Christie here at all by any chance?
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Birds painted, onto making the nests now:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/114419/br18pzle7ik7c7xyh8pfcjf524e4lffr.PNG)
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/projects.html
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Wow dude - those are fantastic!
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Wow dude - those are fantastic!
Praise be to Apis!
:D
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Really nice stuff you have going on there.
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Cheers both, we are getting there!
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I made a badge!
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/114562/rl3w156a63ix7dobo49h5y2mawpsx2yf.jpg)
More to come and then:
https://angelbarracks.co.uk/
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Sweet!
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This really hits my sweet spot, great stuff.
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(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/114584/5jc63xt1vvi4onip11qqaurciu6cqe9y.jpg)
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(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/114584/5jc63xt1vvi4onip11qqaurciu6cqe9y.jpg)
So Conan is obviously a Fighting-type Pokémon. Will he appear in Sword & Shield?
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Needs a dash of "high adventure"!
(https://www.pngkey.com/png/detail/6-69706_anime-blood-png-transparent-blood-splatter-png.png)
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So Conan is obviously a Fighting-type Pokémon. Will he appear in Sword & Shield?
Well he is from the north and S&S is set in the UK, so maybe.
oooh I wonder what his mega evolution is?!
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Well he is from the north and S&S is set in the UK, so maybe.
oooh I wonder what his mega evolution is?!
First there's Basakonan (from "Berserker Conan" or Conan the Barbarian") and then Daitekonan (from "Great King Conan). More mashups and portmanteaux than actual translations using the Japanese edition titles.
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Coming Next week:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/114702/2110mz60hhv8utszcru9j4w12rl5t3od.JPG)
Also re-purposed my old Angel Barracks 6mm sci-fi Flak Worms as Burning Sands Grub Worms:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/114721/o467rfug929038arptxj0xba0phfb6z0.PNG)
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I'm loving those worms.
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Hyenas now on the site, read all about it!!
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/new-from-croms-anvil-2/
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Somehow I never caught on that these pieces were up for sale! :o
After browsing your goods, I'm now in the process of putting together a shopping list for my 15mm project.
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Somehow I never caught on that these pieces were up for sale! :o
After browsing your goods, I'm now in the process of putting together a shopping list for my 15mm project.
Surprised and pleased!!
:D
Please keep an eye on your spam folders for e-mails once you have placed your order.
Looking forward to it!
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Younpaintjob of those hyeanas is amazing!
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Younpaintjob of those hyeanas is amazing!
Muchas gracias!
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New Heroes you say?
WIPS:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/115133/qfa6z0qqiug4qkq1aebhhyvog3lf4qcl.jpg)
Archer from the East, possible ally?
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/115133/q29teucwihee4w9rr9tykyv48wtrge88.jpg)
Noble lady, possible patron?
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These are 15mm? Looking good!
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LTNS!
Cheers dude.
More piccies on TWW:
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/42/
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Burning Sands - Supplement , The Chronicler's Companion
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Companion-Cover.png)
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/burning-sands-supplement/
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I have started updating the wiki page of the Crom's Anvil website.
This part of the site will detail the background of the world of Burning Sands and its official lore.
If you have any questions about the world of Burning Sands, please do ask and I will endeavour to answer you by adding some information to the relevant page.
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/wiki.html
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PRAISE BE TO APIS!
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Might reconside ‘Burning Sands’ as it’s already a RPG thing ... (Legend of the Five Rings pseudo-Arabian RPG setting.)
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Gandowana Now Released
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gandowana.png)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tribe2.png)
Praise be to Apis!
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/gandowana-now-released/
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Sooooooooo good!
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Terror birds! That’s frickin‘ brilliant!
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The green of the Noble lady, possible patron. She is excellent. So many potential systems I could use her for.
(She, La of Opar, Martian Princess, Conan Priestess....)
Hopefully she isn't too far away.
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Thanks all.
Every now and then I release something that is full of awesome and amazeballs cool.
This is not one of those things.
It is still very useful though!
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/new-fences-from-croms-anvil/
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Wattle.png)
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Submitted my order. I had been resisting, but gave up. lol
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Submitted my order. I had been resisting, but gave up. lol
Praise be to Apis, e-mail sent.
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Check out what the author of Gangs of Rome had to say about my Burning Sands rules:
https://www.facebook.com/15mmcromsanvil/posts/1800826463384895
Or if you can't see the FB page:
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/burning-sands-review/
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That's a good review 8)
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Thanks.
Here is another review.
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/a-burning-sands-review/
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Chapter Six of the Chronicles of Erland is online:
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/the-legends-of-simurgh/page/2/#post-129056
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Page_1.png)
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Cracking read, thanks for sharing.
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Finally bought the rules.
I have tons of stuff for that game (mostly Copplestone barbarians and the excellent terrain from the Crom‘s Anvil site), but never found time to get into playing (new job, moving flats, baby etc.). Will see if my little one will sleep long enough for me to read the rules today.
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Finally bought the rules.
So you did!
Thank you!
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Love the comic book format! And those terror birds look great, excellent paint job :-*
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Love the comic book format! And those terror birds look great, excellent paint job :-*
Thanks, though I think you mean Gandowana :P
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/Floraandfauna.html
:D
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Still a WIP but this will be available as part of the Southern Oceans section of the website.
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/132799/n674ffy7ijvjfc6evwu2fle49tg41eus.jpg)
More info here>>
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/48/#post-128672
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Looks great, just needs a crew...and some sails...
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Thanks...
Also coming soon.
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It'll be quicker with a pony.
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It'll be quicker with a pony.
Tru Dat
More greens, just off to the casters:
Giant Apes:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/133145/mekmeddqnbs71jb70pi0j8x3expyydo5.jpg)
Ghouls:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/133898/5g0n6noz7nwygjub7ecaogdgv72cbe0e.JPG)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/133898/av490aqdcgijbizf8dw94ghbm0amnr4x.JPG)
Naked Erland: (great for conversions or just perving over)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/133898/ydct8l3qj0hlxl83q3wwzumqiwsw2nky.JPG)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/133898/mrm0ent96yu5tv6b4wa0jo2csksheuks.JPG)
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Nice collection of sculpts.
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Brilliant, sir!
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Those apes'll be really handy!
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I simply love your project :).
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I very much like the ghouls...
I painted your Gandowana and evil Eastern sorcerer for my Hyborian project... Thought I'd pop them on here...
Very nice pieces, thank you :)
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/577-110420173951-454852026.jpeg)
(More pics here if interested... https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=104708.255)
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That is some sublime painting!!
I best put the kettle on and settle down to read your topic...
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As the Southern Oceans range gets ever closer, I have been working on my jungle/forest/green terrain.
I bought this but did not care for it:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/134432/sjz5x37ly859zxsrcuapvpgxfa5p9uvu.jpg)
So here is my almost finished version:
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/134643/ppnje4uk6hm2spe4oacbw7eejwxgj48f.jpg)
More details here:
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/topic/abs-15mm-fantasy-thing/page/51/#post-134432
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Quick river scene, need to do a LOT more forest/jungle scatter...
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/135021/fn2ffja174r8lc7oka2h6n0djc1060rl.png)
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Great color choices for the river and I love that boat, great mix of style and function!
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Great color choices for the river and I love that boat, great mix of style and function!
Thank you very much.
Praise be to Apis!
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Quick photos of the Grey Apes...
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/136331/v99lgbg0ovwry01ob6ncgpjfb3k3y505.JPG)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/136331/6082xyhpz5uixf4c4dvoqoq0m132tp5j.JPG)
Onto the Ghouls now
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Started adding Southern Oceans images and descriptions to the website:
(https://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wpbbf59c27_1a.png)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/137408/la1u48gueqtnb7womg7i13xwr26hn18v.PNG)
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/137408/f0ab55amjy9fjpuomquodk7pk985p0ak.PNG)
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These are cool man - good stuff!
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Heroes and Villains...
May I present.
The Cave of the Ape Men.
(https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/137591/ybocxo17pexbeab1zr0uhwlpcg5rcknv.PNG)
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Looks awesome!
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Sweet beans!
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Well and truly flocked sir!
Dimensions?
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Thanks all, rough notes on the site:
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/Southernoceans.html
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Added the Atalanta to the site...
(https://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wp98499e3f_01_1a.jpg)
Should not be too much longer until they are all ready to go on sail...
;)
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Added the ghoul crypt:
(https://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wp370b4542_1a.png)
(https://cromsanvil.co.uk/wpimages/wp623a6364_1a.png)
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The jungle scenery is really cracking mate - especially so tiny @
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That’s excellent :-*
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Thanks all, shopping cart buttons will be added soon!
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Really cool modular ghoul cript!
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The Southern Oceans is almost ready.
Please see here for more details, please do tell others too!
https://cromsanvil.co.uk/projects.html
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These will be out before the end of this month, which will give the US customers time to order before the USPS price increase is reflected here by the Royal Mail price increase.
Keep your eyes open for that day, and don't forget the offer around the Atalanta.
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The Southern Oceans Range is go!!
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/explore-the-southern-oceans/
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I am going to leave LAF for the foreseeable future.
I will continue to post regular updates with many images over on TWW and my FB page/group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/487294372010635/
https://www.facebook.com/15mmcromsanvil/
https://www.thewargameswebsite.com/forums/forum/fantasy/burning-sands/
So long and thanks for all the fish.