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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Frostgrave => Topic started by: spect_spidey on 09 November 2017, 11:17:53 PM
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This has been out for a few weeks now. I am surprised that there is not much being posted for it. There are virtually no videos on YouTube for it other than Guerilla Miniatures. I haven't seen any posts of painted minis. There has not been any discussion of the quality of the minis, plastics, or rules. Is everyone just busy with other projects? I know that I personally didn't get any models for it. I have enough plastics from the other kits. I have read the rules though and I am excited for it, but I have focused my hobby time to making terrain and painting up some Walking Dead All Out War miniatures in preparation for a demo I am running for it next month. I do however hope to get a few people together to create our warbands and get at least one game in before November is over.
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Some people still wait for nickstarter, so those that didn't participate in preorder probably would wait even longer. As for me I've already painted some random encounter monsters and kit bashed my band and some creatures, but the only pictures I made were too dark to publish. I will start a thread after I borrow light box or find some other way to make visible pictures.
There is a lot of going on on GA facebook.
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I'm feeling the GA love - busy sourcing miniatures for the random encounters. Will post some pictures when I get the chance!
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Might be too soon. I have only had two games and I have several rules questions already (mostly about the spells). I suspect others, like me, are waiting for a rules thread on this forum. I see some questions pop up on fb, but personally I like to go to this forum for answers. As for the hobby aspect, I think there has been a massive focus on GA terrain. I've seen tons of posts on that (fb mostly) and also alternative pirate minis long before the game was out so the setting gets a lot of love.
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The facebook group is decently active indeed. I have not played it yet, lots of things are waiting to be painted.
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I just finished assembling and undercoating a good mess of Nickstarter critters, Ral Partha snakes, and Reaper bones rats and bugs. Building the random encounter table is always the first thing, and sadly it takes awhile. I also did not have as much jungle and island terrain as I wanted, so it'll be some time before I can get my people playing.
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Got me some GA love going...
Figures from a variety of sources, some fairly recent, and some I've had on hand for a dozen plus years. Tried to put together a mix of eras, themes, cultures, etc., to represent as motley a group as possible. Figures shown include warbands/crews, plus some opposing forces (tribals, natives, etc.).
I've added some one off weapons and shields from the bits box, but have drawn the line on sculpting up any additional equipment or clothing (which I did extensively for my FG posse).
I also plan to use some of these for pulp, pirate, exploration, and lost world themed games, and have enough posses to run several games at once when I host the gang.
(http://i.imgur.com/GhReXWu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jubICXH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/oeMQEDQ.jpg)
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Wow, more than enough for few warbands.
As Kegluneq wrote random encounters creatures will take a while. I was thinking that I've all models for demons and undead but one scenario requires about dozen of zombies...
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I was distracted by another project for the first few weeks of the release period, but have got my warband assembled and primed at least. I'm doing a little terrain inventory and going through the monster collection as well. I think there is a good amount of enthusiasm out there, although perhaps it's not getting written about as much as Frostgrave did. Maybe because it's not as new?
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qPbxr5VDdBs/WgR1GD-jPnI/AAAAAAAAgAQ/xv4dpBe4LdEKEgXDrp1hmRi0HTGFjIR7QCKgBGAs/s1600/20171109_152357.jpg)
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lot of love from me.
as I mentioned in another thread, the setting etc, is absolutely 'it' for me.
Upon further reflection, and with ref. to another thread here, I think I would prefer it to have it's own (sub) board, but whether that would really help in terms of focus and dialogue I'm not sure.
As this board is moderated by the author I do find it slightly concerning that there's not more activity.
Anyhow ... I will be starting my own thread charting (ahem) my progress in putting a suitable collection of terrain and miniatures together - wont have the opportunity for a game before the beginning of Dec. tho'.
I'll mention again the collection of short stories they've put out - I've read most of them now, and have found them an enjoyable read for the most part
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Wow, more than enough for few warbands.
As Kegluneq wrote random encounters creatures will take a while. I was thinking that I've all models for demons and undead but one scenario requires about dozen of zombies...
Yeah, just a few... :)
I have another plano box filled with creatures candidates.
Those are next in the queue. I have three types of large komodo-like dragon lizards, large bats, snakemen and lizardmen, small and medium size raptors, simians, wild boars, big cats, ghouls, skellies, etc, etc.
I have a bunch of Dark Africa/Congo figs already done that will suit - crocs, gorilla, spiders...
What I don't have and dont see readily available are the Eritherans. I do have the reaper Savage Avatar set (with one fig that is elephant based) from Bones 3 KS.
Surprising to me that the Erithereans were left out of the Nickstarter...
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What I don't have and dont see readily available are the Eritherans. I do have the reaper Savage Avatar set (with one fig that is elephant based) from Bones 3 KS.
Surprising to me that the Erithereans were left out of the Nickstarter...
Difficult to find...
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I thought I was pretty clever when it came to the Erithereans because years ago I bought this weird elephant-headed figure out of the discount box at Orc's Nest. Then I realised the random table can give you two of them!
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What I don't have and dont see readily available are the Eritherans. I do have the reaper Savage Avatar set (with one fig that is elephant based) from Bones 3 KS
http://www.impactminiatures.com/index.php?option=siringit_profile&id=SG_TNTR
http://mierce-miniatures.com/index.php?act=pro&pre=mrm_dkl_fmr_blr_wcf_701_000
http://antimatter-games.com/?product=koth-yan-elephant-beastman
This one seems to be discontinued:
http://www.miniature-giant.com/pachylox-elephant-man-discontinued-Reaper-sku-65133-pr-13171.html
http://www.hobbiesandgames.com/Thunder_Sultan_69_96_p/dbbs069.htm
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nice selection of figs, too bad they come with very hefty prices...
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Yes they do unfortunately.
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I am assembling stuff at the moment. Terribly excited about it. I splurged at picked up this fine fellow from Kaha miniatures as well as the Deep Wars version.
(http://www.kahaminiatures.com/boutique/62-thickbox_default/mafuku-of-the-nakaema-tribes-.jpg)
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The Wrath of Kings Celestial Host has both elephant and snake guys, but maybe they're too civilized? I haven't read the rules yet.
(https://cdn.miniaturemarket.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/m/cmnwok03009_3.jpg)
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I am assembling stuff at the moment. Terribly excited about it. I splurged at picked up this fine fellow from Kaha miniatures as well as the Deep Wars version.
(http://www.kahaminiatures.com/boutique/62-thickbox_default/mafuku-of-the-nakaema-tribes-.jpg)
That's a very cool figure, (with a don't mess with me attitude! )... but dang, the price.
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I'm gonna be using the Yogah mini from Conan which is now available at retail. Most of my bestiary pool comes from the piles of KS minis I need a reason to paint (in fact, so does my warbands)
(https://images-cdn.asmodee.us/filer_public/9d/be/9dbec345-0e0f-4d00-9207-c819dda10bcb/yag_mini_herosheet.png)
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I don't have the rulebook yet. Is it essential that they be elephants? I already have a large rhino-based figure who's a bit too underdressed for Felstad, but would be right at home in the GA setting.
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I just have the rules (e-book format) and like what I’ve read so far and think it will be a fun game.
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:) I think a rhino would be just as fab. im in process of kitbashin an elephant...might make me a rhino now as well...cool idea thanks.
cool game fo sho!!!
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I'm using Pterro Men from Forge of Ice instead of the elephant men. Both because they are cool, and being able to fly will add an extra level of complication for the players.
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Lots of love here.... I need to find some nicely scaled.. small 28 mm ships.... I love Frostgrave, but for me.. island terrain is easy to set up.
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Not had time is the simple answer.
Other than a solo game to try out the rules, JOP is not yet lured in, another mate is not in the "game zone" currently, and another is prepping for his wife to undergo major surgery (they're doing power of attorney in case she is incapacitated).
Also, most of my jungle terrain is in storage. :-(
The solo game, figures and rules look really good though. :-)
Oh, and as SpectSpidey has commented before, one of the treasure tokens has to be placed in the centre of the table, so no gamesmanship can alter the race for that item ! :-D
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I dont think they have to be 'funts. They are described as a cross between man and elephant, 10-14 feet in height.
In random creature encounters, there are two entries on the table, for either one or two to show up.
There is one scenario where a max of two of them (one per player) can be on table.
For now I will be using these Reaper Bones figures from KS3.
(http://i.imgur.com/GSuDzWB.jpg)
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I decided to make things difficult for myself and bought three lovely armoured elephant heads from Aventine Miniatures with the plan to sculpt the rest of the body. Might need to source some weapons. I do love the idea of elephant people though.
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I decided to make things difficult for myself and bought three lovely armoured elephant heads from Aventine Miniatures with the plan to sculpt the rest of the body. Might need to source some weapons. I do love the idea of elephant people though.
That gives me an idea - I need to check my 15mm stock of ancient/medieval elephants - there may be some heads there that I could use... have to figure out what 28mm body might be suitable.
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I am thinking about replacing several of the monsters on the random encounters list. I bought an elephant from Northstar during the Nickstarter and I really want to include this rhino from Arena Rex
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0743/1701/products/Acerbus01.jpg?v=1442794412)
I think the velicoraptors are going to become lions.
I am planning on using an all Asian crew but I have to get some paint on them. I am having a bit of trouble picking just ten. Here's some of the contenders.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6f/6b/54/6f6b5475a4be772af8e62b4229e5ad21.jpg)
My ship's captain.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5e/49/4d/5e494dd1fe21475780670aa7aef29dc2.jpg)
These three are going to make the cut for sure.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/bd/89/f0bd89b7ce61b33ca457eff481cc21b2.jpg)
This is going to be my Heritor.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d2/58/a5/d258a54301b08688d5451d761e9a773f.jpg)
Until I get them painted I will probably use my existing Frostgrave warband.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/79/02/f079022cc55f2eede4a07658ba4138a0.jpg)
Painting by Shoshie Bauer and Patrick Chambers
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Nice selection - I recognize some of them, and had picked them to use as well.
Who does the three you have shown?
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may I suggest this guy ?
(http://www.figone.fr/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/Figone_SkohVignette-184364_298x400.jpg)
http://www.figone.fr/skoh-75mm/
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I got my Nickstarter stuff around a week or so ago, but I've bought a lot of other stuff to fill out the encounter table, too. I've been involved in an escalation league at the FLGS, though, that's eaten up all my hobby time so I have not started painting any of the GA stuff yet. This coming weekend it the big finale of the league, though, so I'm hoping to start on my GA stuff next week. :D
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Nice selection - I recognize some of them, and had picked them to use as well.
Who does the three you have shown?
These three?
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/bd/89/f0bd89b7ce61b33ca457eff481cc21b2.jpg)
From the left Reaper Miniatures Merchant Princess, Northstar FGA Barbarian, Figone The Last Sigh.
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yep, thanks!