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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Argonor on 11 August 2011, 06:42:56 PM
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Decided to try out Matakishi's new ruleset.
I'll mostly track it on my - not yet very extensive - blog:
http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html
I'll also post som in-game pics here, but most of the action will be at the blog - easier to post pics there, and threads become easily buried 'round here these days because of the tremendous activity. :)
EDITS:
Part One: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/08/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-one.html
Part Two: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/08/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-two.html
Part Three: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/09/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-three.html
Short update - but at least an update:
Part Four: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/10/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-4.html
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Excellent, really looking forward to seeing your progress :)
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Heh - thought it better to make my own records than keep spamming your thread with my progress lol
I'll be posting link to the blog on my club forum, too - maybe you'll get some new guys hitting your site ;)
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If you're still playing "Name That Elf" Arg', you may find this helpful/inspirational...:
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Elf_Wardancers_-_Elf5
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It's actually this one:
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/File:Elf1-07.jpg
Not originally a wardancer, but later listed as such in some catalogue I had.
Have some more from Elf-1 page...
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One of my personal favorites (I think I used that figure as a Druchii Anointed back when the Dark Elf Cult of Slaanesh was in force for the Storm of Chaos...).
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Your idea on cards echoes mine. I have some new examples and some blank templates which I'll be uploading tonight.
edit Here you go, the others are on my Conan thread and on the site, full set to follow.
(http://www.matakishi.com/new%20Conan%20card%20blank.jpg)
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Interesting.. I'll have to go look through the stuff again. For now, I'll just stick with the versions I have made some of already; need to get them ready for Sunday (I think/hope).
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Almost done, now.
Spent most of Sunday afternoon in the rain, doing some serious tidying up in the garden, but I expect to get the first handful of cards cut, glued, and laminated this evening.
Don't get me wrong; gardening is a nice passtime, but when it is pouring down so badly that the creek bordering our property is almost swelling out of its bed, and even my wool Stetson gets soaked, it's really a drag... :?
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So, cards finally finished. Now, let's see if I can get someone to play with me tomorrow... ::)
Scanned examples at my blog: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/08/crom-cards-finished.html
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Will be watching your project on your blog with interest, Argonor.
Found the bit about cardmaking useful too, as I am considering using this system for my VSF skirmish to randomise activation each turn.
Thanks,
Paul.
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For 'how-to-make-cards' better have a look at Matakishi's own site.
Assembling the cards in MS-Word is not a good solution, btw... The pictures lose too much quality and the end result is a bit pixelated. However, I couldn't figure out how to print more than one card per page without doing so... :?
Paper is not THAT expensive, but it seems such a waste to use only 1/3 of a sheet....
Regarding random activation: I'm in 2 minds about that; it gives an unpredictability that somewhat simulates the 'fog-of-war' , but on the other hand, sometimes one side/faction is completely annihilated because their turn seem to come up last every time...
I like it better than IGOUGO, though.
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I have 5 sheets done i can send as jpegs of my cards with Frazzeta pics on them instead of minis a few guys i have sent them to on here, pm me ill give my e mail out np
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Thanks for offering, but I'm fine - I prefer having pics of the actual minis for easy reckognition. I just have to find a better printing solution for future cards - I can easily assemble the cards in GIMP, and then probably just print one card (pic) per page... should do the trick o_o
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I print mine on the Windows standard setting of 'wallet' which puts 9 on a page. Not perfect but adequate.
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I print mine on the Windows standard setting of 'wallet' which puts 9 on a page. Not perfect but adequate.
So, they are printed somewhat smaller than the actual pixel size?
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Game on tomorrow! 8)
Here's the table layout as I made it this morning (have moved the dunes since then) - from the heroes' perspective:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/38_27_08_11_10_22_26_0.JPG)
And from the necropolis (Mummy Sorcerer will set up in the ruined mastaba - or whatever the pieces are supposed to represent):
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/38_27_08_11_10_22_27_1.JPG)
I need rocks and cliffs! :-I
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Looking good :)
And, yes, the cards come out smaller than intended but still ok. The final versions will probably get printed at work from a pdf which will keep them the correct size but if not it doesn't matter.
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Looking good :)
And, yes, the cards come out smaller than intended but still ok. The final versions will probably get printed at work from a pdf which will keep them the correct size but if not it doesn't matter.
What I was thinking, when asking that question was, that it would be great, if all CROM! players had cards in the same size - that way you can bring your cards and minis (and dice) to conventions/gatherings/friends' homes and set up a quick game on whatever table/terrain is available :)
It is my intention to go to Horisont this fall, and if everything gets ready and the scenario tuned, I might bring this CROM! scenario for people to try out (I have some serious skeleton re-basing to do before then, but it would be worth it) :D
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Good idea, once everything is finalised the card template will be available as a pdf and then will print the correct size so everyone's cards will be the same. I would like to provide a set of generic pre-printed cards but this will likely prove unfeasible with the cost of artwork etc.
I'm looking forward to the report of your game.
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My gaming buddy should arrive any time, now :)
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Somewhat late, but still we hacked and slashed (and for the triumphant Dwarf, RAN) throught the whole scenario - which needs a little tampering and more testing, but proved entertaining.
Shall start writing up a report with lots of pics tomorrow afternoon/evening.
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Excellent, can't wait :)
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I look forward to the battle report. Also more photos, love the terrain board.
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I re-arranged a bit before actual game, but that will show in the report :)
I've decided that I'll repaint the statues and the equally lightly coloured temple columns to - not match exactly - but resemble the aquarium pieces more; an equivalent to GW Dark Flesh, then build up with the same colours again. Should give better definitions.
I also dug out a bunch of Egyptian resin-pieces that needs painting... among those an exact match for the Sphinx - just not hollow (from Fenris - can be used as 'pre-German archaeologist dynamite excavation' versin, while the aquarium piece is then the blown-up version, from where scarabsm scorpion-kings, or other pulp goodness may emerge lol ).
Shall remenber to post some pics - and report progress on them, as well as rocks and cliffs for a more Valley of the Kings-like appearance, which I think will be my next terrain-building project (I shall allso need a bunch of pieces from Grendel, but then I think I'll be good for quite some games set in both Mythic and inter-war Egypt (actually, any time-period.. or Stargate ;) )
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Full AAR and evaluation of Sunday game in progress at my blog: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/08/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-one.html
Here's some teaser pics (most not published anywhere else, yet) for the pleasure of the honourable LAFers:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/38_30_08_11_9_43_09_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/38_30_08_11_9_43_10_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/38_30_08_11_9_43_11_2.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/38_30_08_11_9_43_12_3.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/38_30_08_11_9_43_13_4.JPG)
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Part Two of the AAR is up:
http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/08/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-two.html
More pics than text - and not really a lot this time, but still...
Must sleep early today - this 'Dauerregen' is killing me slowly :'(
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That Europet Bernina scenery really brings a table to life. :)
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That Europet Bernina scenery really brings a table to life. :)
Yup, got the pieces a couple of years ago from a British web store - which has, btw, lots of nice plastic plants, too, just waiting for my VISA >:D
Now I'm off to bed - have to let my eldest daughter tug in in our bed, I think... she's all winded(?) up over something inexplicable...
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Enjoyed the AAR.
There are so many ideas one could come with for games.
Many time periods could be played with the terrain you have.
Look forward to seeing more adventures.
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Oh, it's not over, yet, by far - the Heroes still have to force their way into the necropolis and prevent the Mummy King form summoning the Evil Spirit - I just didn't have more time/energy last night ;)
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Well, absolutely NO time for continuing yesterday - hopefully I'll get another part done this evening... :-I
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Nice AAR and some nice looking scenery - waiting for part 3 (hint). :D
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I know - been awfully busy with garden and other home-related stuff, lately. I also have to get on with the AAR, before I forget the details... I strive to put something on my blog at least every second day, but sometimes real life does not leave time enough to do something in a proper way, and then I'll rather let it be :)
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Here it is:
Part 3: http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.com/2011/09/crom-rise-of-mummy-king-part-three.html
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Love Part III :-*
Can't wait for the next part.
"Door of the Kings," sounds like a great title.
Thanks for sharing.
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Don't mention it - it's a lot of fun to think of 'creative' ways to describe the ongoings, instead of just listing up dice-rolls and results.
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Things are hotting up!
I like it so far, very entertaining, particularly the stupid elf :)
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Loving the story, Argonor!
Must try to remember more details for my next battle report.
Maybe actually taking notes would help! ::)
Keep up the good work.
Waiting eagerly for the next installment.............
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I didn't take notes, just a lot of pictures - but it WAS an ongoing theme that things were going wrong for the Elf from the very start.
It has to be said, though, that Ulrik, playing both heroes, alwas HAS had a more than slight bias towards Dwarves ;)
I'll try very hard to finish at least the AAR this evening - then thoughts and conlusions about both the scenario and the rules can be added easily both from home and from work (during breaks, of course ::) ), as it won't require access to the pictures on my home pc.
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Small update today - sorry for the delay... lots of things to mind these days... :-I
Luckily, the game was so much fun, I can still remember almost every dice roll lol