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Snotling Lancers (Deano)
93 (49.7%)
Under the Moons of Mars (Heldrak)
94 (50.3%)

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Author Topic: ROUND 8 Snotling Lancers vs Under the Moons of Mars  (Read 2776 times)

Offline Captain Blood

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ROUND 8 Snotling Lancers vs Under the Moons of Mars
« on: June 14, 2009, 10:42:13 PM »



Offline Hitman

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Re: ROUND 8 Snotling Lancers vs Under the Moons of Mars
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2009, 09:35:08 PM »
Gonna be close...I have seen both of these entries before and voted for them both before...now they are pitted head-to-head!! Tough one to choose from...perhaps a "Both" button Monsieur Adjudicator??

Good luck to you both!!
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Offline Mancha

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Re: ROUND 8 Snotling Lancers vs Under the Moons of Mars
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2009, 11:52:46 PM »
A match of two previously-entered teams can't garner too much commentary, but I don't think I've commented on either of these entries before, so I'll give it a go.

Deano's snotlings are fun and tongue-in-cheek, which I always appreciate.  It goes without saying that they're very well painted.  With their uniformity of color, the addition of greys and reds into the base really helps them.  I voted for them last time, but had to stop and think about this match.  Their problem is that green riders on green beasts aren't too visually interesting, although I can appreciate that making them look this good sort of shows Deano's expertise.

The Martians: Well, I love all things John Carter, and have always thought these Bronze Age minis were underappreciated.  The paintjobs are great, with, I would imagine, very-difficult-to-paint red skin and exotic colors in the clothing. Although it's somewhat hard to tell, the metallics and jewels look good, as does the harness.  I have two quibbles.  First, the bases are too stark.  Yes, I know this is the red planet and everything, but if the red planet doesn't have vegetation, then the bases need something else; discarded weapons, armor, skulls, or even just bigger red rocks.  My other quibble, strangely enough, is with the background; too much open space, of course, but also the color choice.  Blue is not a complimentary color with red.  I would have suggested either a yellowish or green background.  And if both of those sound horrible, then a white background.  Better yet, it would have been cool had you printed a picture of the Earth from space, and made that the background. 

Despite these criticisms, the Martians got my vote.

Offline pbeccas

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Re: ROUND 8 Snotling Lancers vs Under the Moons of Mars
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2009, 04:57:17 AM »
I voted for the boobs.
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Offline Malebolgia

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Re: ROUND 8 Snotling Lancers vs Under the Moons of Mars
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2009, 06:43:26 AM »
Wow! 88 vs 88. This is getting an interesting ending :)
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