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Title: Shadow Man/Juju Man - still ongoing... (page 13).
Post by: matakishi on 15 August 2013, 01:03:08 PM: (http://www.matakishi.com/new%20project%20shadowman%20logo.jpg)

I've started work on my BLAM game.

For those not familiar with the concept Shadow Men are magically empowered voodoo warriors who can exist in both our world (Liveside) and the world of the afterlife (Deadside). They use their powers to keep us safe from Deadside menaces who want to break into our world and control it.

Unsurprisingly a Deadside menace is rearing its ugly head and an unprecedented collection of three Shadow Men have been called upon to counteract it. The game will cater for three hero players who will each control a Shadow Man and their associated Voodoo priestess and supernatural helpers and one or more Deadside menaces who will control all the nasty stuff (and there'll be lots of it).

The table will represent both Liveside (our world) and the warped, evil reality that is Deadside. The Shadow Men will have to travel between worlds using the mysterious (and dangerous) Coffin Gates to overcome the relentless evil, searching for and collecting clues and weapons as they go. The clock will be ticking, take too long and the Great Machine in Deadside will be fully charged with enough power to open a bridge between worlds and flood our reality with monstrous evil.

The action on Liveside will centre around a possessed farm. The action on Deadside will be in a warped copy of the farm. Changing the environment in one reality may well affect the environment in the other offering benefits or hindrances to the participants.

The sketches below show some of the Liveside components and their Deadside equivalents.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20tar%20pit%20composite.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20chickens%20composite.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20barracks%20composite.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20abattoir%20composite.jpg)

The project thread is here:
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: Dewbakuk on 15 August 2013, 02:02:25 PM: Very cool, I'm aware of the game but I have a young daughter so mostly it makes me think if this (which is awesome by the way).

http://youtu.be/yZAY-78zhmw
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: shadowking1957 on 15 August 2013, 02:25:56 PM: You astound us always, fantastic ideas and wonderful models
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: matakishi on 15 August 2013, 09:22:23 PM: Work begins...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Nv5ktECgM8U/Ug04T7lzG6I/AAAAAAAAC1I/ZzSWfiaDmPY/w1077-h808-no/IMG_0144.JPG)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: Thunderchicken on 15 August 2013, 09:42:52 PM: Great stuff as usual Paul. That walking coop is genius!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: Diakon on 15 August 2013, 09:52:16 PM: This is gonna be good. I used to have Shadowman on my N64 (back in the day) and I really enjoyed it. Some awesome looking models so far.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: Mason on 15 August 2013, 10:36:44 PM: Oh, Yes!
8)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013
Post by: matakishi on 19 August 2013, 04:23:55 PM: So, the first Deadside location is complete. The Old House mirrors the Liveside farm house in Deadside and is the focal point of the trouble. This model was built many, many years ago by Paul (Overlord) Smith and this will be the first time I've used it in a game. It'll be worth the wait.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20old%20house.jpg)

The Old House is home to the Gentlemen and their family.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20gentlemen%20and%20family.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20gentlemen.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20hounds.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20old%20house%20worms.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20old%20house%20thing.jpg)

More detail on the website:
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: Mason on 19 August 2013, 05:03:48 PM: That Old House looks suitably spooky to house THAT creepy looking family.
Great model selection as usual.
8)

This looks like it will be a feast for the eyes.
:-* :-*

Where are the Gentlemen from?
I recognise them, but cannot place them.
They remind me a little of this:

(http://propagandum.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/edvard-munch-the-scream-sothebys-impressionist-and-modern-sale-2012.jpg?w=640)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: matakishi on 19 August 2013, 05:12:39 PM: They're 'not Silence' miniatures from Doctor Who made by Attica Games. there are links to all the manufacturers on my site.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: Diakon on 19 August 2013, 05:38:37 PM: :o Wow. Some of the most disturbing miniatures I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 19 August 2013, 06:21:18 PM: Good stuff Paul 8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: shadowking1957 on 19 August 2013, 07:27:53 PM: Again i will say it stunning ideas and mind you have, insperation, what you using for heroes?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: matakishi on 19 August 2013, 07:31:52 PM: Quote from: shadowking1957 on 19 August 2013, 07:27:53 PM
what you using for heroes?

I have some suitable figures lined up, voodoo priestesses, leprechauns etc :)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: Doomsdave on 20 August 2013, 01:58:26 AM: I like Baba Yaga's chicken coop. Well done on this project, I will be eagerly watching the updates.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: aggro84 on 20 August 2013, 03:33:31 AM: Wow!
What an impressive project!
I love it.
It's nice to see unique gaming projects as well.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: Legion1963 on 20 August 2013, 07:04:29 AM: Nice materiel and interesting models. But i have seen the walking chickenshed or doghouse before. I think it was in a fairytale by H.G. Andersen or the brothers G. I remember it also featured in "Picture from an exhibition" the version by Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: matakishi on 20 August 2013, 07:52:00 AM: The Russian witch Baba Yaga has a house that walks on chicken legs. It's very famous which is why I chose the chicken coop to be walking as opposed to the cow shed or barn.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: Eric the Shed on 20 August 2013, 08:20:50 PM: very cool - now i understand why you wanted tar pits...
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- The Old House.
Post by: matakishi on 21 August 2013, 01:55:23 PM: And here they are...

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20tar%20pit%20composite.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20tar%20pit%202.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20the%20tar%20pit%201.jpg)

Simple but effective :)
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm

I need to make the two buildings and the Blight pipes but things are coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Tar Pits (page 2).
Post by: Mason on 21 August 2013, 02:11:01 PM: Those Tar Pits are certainly effective.
8)

The Living Shadows are great.
Must get some of those at some point.
Not sure what for yet, but that does not matter, just get them and then decide how to use them later.
:D

This is certainly coming along nicely, Paul.
I thought you were pushing it a little bearing in mind the time limit.
I should have known better....
;)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Tar Pits (page 2).
Post by: Elk101 on 21 August 2013, 03:10:45 PM: Very impressive and a cool idea to boot. Those shadow men look great.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Tar Pits (page 2).
Post by: matakishi on 23 August 2013, 06:06:05 PM: The Abattoir.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20abattoir%20composite.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20abattoir%2005.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20abattoir%2008.jpg)

The Hog Men Butchers are still being painted but Killjoy and the Death Pigs have moved in.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20abattoir%2013.jpg)

Waffle and stuff on the whys and wherefores on my project page:
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm

Next up...

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20chicken%20hutch%2001.jpg)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir (page 2).
Post by: Mason on 23 August 2013, 06:08:59 PM: That looks great!
The perfect little place for the slaughter.
:-*

Quote from: matakishi on 23 August 2013, 06:06:05 PM
Next up...

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20chicken%20hutch%2001.jpg)

Oh, yes!
8)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir (page 2).
Post by: matakishi on 25 August 2013, 04:25:42 PM: Walking Chicken Hutch.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20chickens%20composite.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Chickens%2004.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Chickens%2005.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Chickens%2002.jpg)

More details on the site.
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: Diakon on 25 August 2013, 04:45:13 PM: That is ridiculously good. Those legs look great for coffee stirrers too. :D
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: Mason on 25 August 2013, 05:23:26 PM: That is sheer class, Paul.
Seriously impressed!
:-* 8) :-*
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: matakishi on 25 August 2013, 05:25:28 PM: Quote from: Mason on 25 August 2013, 05:23:26 PM
That is sheer class, Paul.
Seriously impressed!
:-* 8) :-*

Wait till you see the cable car ;)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: Thunderchicken on 25 August 2013, 05:59:40 PM: Inspiring stuff Paul. Brilliant! :-* :-*
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: elysium64 on 25 August 2013, 06:16:53 PM: I am loving this project, can't wait to try the game out at BLAM, I hope Paul books me a place. :D
Good to see you have got your mojo back. I am struggling to re-discover mine at the moment.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: aggro84 on 26 August 2013, 02:06:30 AM: Great looking updates!
I like the insight into your creative process as well.
From sketch, to building, to finished piece.

What drawing program do you use?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: matakishi on 26 August 2013, 09:31:38 AM: I use Bamboo Paper for the iPad.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bamboo-paper-notebook/id443131313?mt=8
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 August 2013, 12:38:07 PM: Coming together nicely Paul 8) :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Abattoir & walking chicken hutch (page 2).
Post by: matakishi on 26 August 2013, 06:11:28 PM: Hog Men Butchers:

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Pigmen%2002.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Pigmen%2001.jpg)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Hog Men Butchers (page 3).
Post by: Mason on 26 August 2013, 06:13:24 PM: The Tea House production line is obviously in full swing now.

This is gonna be great!
:-* :-*
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Hog Men Butchers (page 3).
Post by: aggro84 on 27 August 2013, 02:38:50 AM: Quote from: matakishi on 26 August 2013, 09:31:38 AM
I use Bamboo Paper for the iPad.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bamboo-paper-notebook/id443131313?mt=8

Thank you sir.
And the Hog Men look great!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Hog Men Butchers (page 3).
Post by: Brummie Thug on 27 August 2013, 08:19:10 AM: Awesome Project I'd completely forgotten about this game!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Hog Men Butchers (page 3).
Post by: matakishi on 28 August 2013, 05:25:10 PM: WIP shots of the cage way.

The buildings are the living Shadow barracks and the Blood Ghoul barracks which will be at opposite corners of the Deadside board (probably).

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-No9Unc8GcWA/Uheb6CRWErI/AAAAAAAAC_k/5kzFs3XAlB8/w606-h808-no/IMG_1832.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sUW8ETCkqIQ/UhI887VIQFI/AAAAAAAAC4o/2Yj8_j5DSmI/w600-h673-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+barracks+composite.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kdzS-qPfrjo/UhSooqZ1sDI/AAAAAAAAC8E/3B5qp0340SI/w606-h808-no/IMG_1812.JPG)

I changed the enclosed cable car concept into a cage which is more in keeping with the original look and content of the computer game and will probably forego the blood and tar roofs that I was planning because the roofs are more crowded than I imagined.

The cage support is a stand in until my acrylic rod arrives but it gives an idea (albeit a wobbly one).

Sorry, the photos are so poor, obviously I'll get some better ones once everything's painted but I wanted to share since these took a couple of days to build and came out well (I think).

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-48f0-zRRoQk/Uh4glwbnGnI/AAAAAAAADJo/Vx63sKn3FkY/w600-h282-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Cableway+WIP+01.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/shEnVRPrg-vYCK9c5GlV3saXxHpuhPMQu0Of6pF8Avg=w536-h808-no)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T-lG6uLg0pcZI9d7ZAx5z4Vb8OsZwWlnKOigPi7oFE=w600-h372-no)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SCHFKpdy5HU/Uh4gml3OmbI/AAAAAAAADKM/p5_Pv649t74/w600-h671-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Cableway+WIP+04.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IsArDBypZTRMz0Z8b9ADfWbInlmYBReAGTA00zG96w8=w600-h303-no)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cableway WIP (page 3).
Post by: Mason on 28 August 2013, 05:30:41 PM: What a brilliant idea, Paul.
Looking forward to seeing this finished.
Oh. yes!
8) 8)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP (page 3).
Post by: matakishi on 28 August 2013, 08:20:43 PM: Fixed the spelling >:(
Sorry to hear you're in a slump Simon, remember, t's just a hobby not a job, go with the flow and do something else for a bit. I watched films for a year and read some (decent) comics for a change. Now everything's back on track it seems.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP (page 3).
Post by: von Lucky on 28 August 2013, 11:00:56 PM: Nice work. That's what I love about this multifaceted hobby - there's no wrong way of doing things.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP (page 3).
Post by: matakishi on 29 August 2013, 06:01:05 PM: Entrances to the Blight Way, a series of underground pipes and tunnels that allow quick travel around Deadside. Exploring them can be deadly though :)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Blightway%2002.jpg)

These are laser cut items from Demo's Laser-Cut Designs. I was going to make pipe entrances but these were quicker and have more uses elsewhere.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 29 August 2013, 06:26:34 PM: Haha!

What a brilliant project Paul!

Can't wait to see!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: Elk101 on 29 August 2013, 06:36:25 PM: I can't believe your workrate on this! It's going to be a visual spectacle to stand back and admire (of course a game on it would be a treat too :D).
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: matakishi on 29 August 2013, 06:38:54 PM: I'm hoping enough people feel the same way so I won't have to stand around forlorn and lonely all day.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 29 August 2013, 07:04:14 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 29 August 2013, 06:38:54 PM
I'm hoping enough people feel the same way so I won't have to stand around forlorn and lonely all day.

I'm not signing up for a 10 hour VSF game this year, so I might manage. lol
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: elysium64 on 29 August 2013, 07:06:48 PM: I am gonna be playing this. :D
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: shadowking1957 on 29 August 2013, 07:24:10 PM: Paul who makes the heroes i belive i got the priestess bu the heor im lost on?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: Elk101 on 29 August 2013, 07:25:55 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 29 August 2013, 06:38:54 PM
I'm hoping enough people feel the same way so I won't have to stand around forlorn and lonely all day.

Not a chance! I'm in for 2 days so I've got to play this!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: matakishi on 29 August 2013, 07:40:20 PM: The two Shadow Men in the pics here are a Heroclix Drax (due for a repaint obviously) in the WIP Cage way shots and a Black Hat civilian in the Blight way shot. I have others which will be on display once I get round to painting them. My Nettie is a Black Hat civilian also and I have a Black Cat Bases Voodoo priestess and one from another far more expensive company whose name escapes me who will be my other Mamas. There'll be 9 or 12 heroes depending on my final decisions about player numbers, basically three per player with assorted allies being uncovered during play.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: Mason on 29 August 2013, 08:15:01 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 29 August 2013, 06:38:54 PM
I'm hoping enough people feel the same way so I won't have to stand around forlorn and lonely all day.

Standing around feeling lonely.....?
I dont think there will any fear of that, sir.
:D
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way WIP and Blight way (page 3).
Post by: matakishi on 01 September 2013, 05:23:32 PM: Still waiting for the acrylic rod to make the cage support because I ordered the wrong type but I've painted the barracks.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20006.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20005.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20004.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20003.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20002.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20001.jpg)

Some more details of the whys and whatnots here:
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm

Next up will be the Pipe Way

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-w2d8d_rKKFw/Uheb53AHmRI/AAAAAAAAC_o/Y-Z2i1GPjXk/w606-h808-no/IMG_1829.JPG)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: matakishi on 07 September 2013, 12:32:49 AM: Finally came up with a design I'm happy with for the goat shed/demon house. Still waiting on components for the pipe way and this but maybe Saturday's post will be kind to me.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w3YUsfj7BMs/Uiit3IcsLlI/AAAAAAAADxI/fZkivqwq4Vg/w606-h808-no/IMG_1860.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W2Cu5xLRYuk/Uiit2yjdNBI/AAAAAAAADxE/ecS3IDj5rhI/w606-h808-no/IMG_1862.JPG)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 07 September 2013, 07:32:10 AM: Loving this Paul :-* :-*

Wacky ideas with great execution 8)

The barracks are my particular favorite.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: Mason on 07 September 2013, 08:44:03 AM: That concept sketch for the Goat Shed is just o_o

Love it!
:-*

It just gets crazier!
You sure that you are not a Viking?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: matakishi on 07 September 2013, 09:52:03 AM: Quote from: Mason on 07 September 2013, 08:44:03 AM
It just gets crazier!
You sure that you are not a Viking?

I'm not that crazy :o
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: Jaeger on 07 September 2013, 11:40:59 AM: Borderline Viking for sure. :)

Looks great.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: matakishi on 07 September 2013, 01:24:45 PM: No Ram's horn or pipe connectors in the post today but my CNC Workshop church arrived :D

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church04.jpg)

I slotted it together in under an hour and now we're off for the final detailing and gluing before the paint goes on. I've already painted most of the figures for this encounter too so there'll be a group shot soon.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church02.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church01.jpg)

http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: Mason on 07 September 2013, 01:45:45 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 07 September 2013, 09:52:03 AM
I'm not that crazy :o

Quote from: matakishi on 07 September 2013, 01:24:45 PM
No Ram's horn or pipe connectors in the post today......

Really.....?

:D
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- the church is underway (page 4).
Post by: matakishi on 07 September 2013, 02:04:33 PM: You're taking it all out of context and trying to make it into something that just isn't there.
Really.
I'm as normal as the next guy.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Cage way barracks painted (page 4).
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 07 September 2013, 02:11:44 PM: Quote from: Mason on 07 September 2013, 08:44:03 AM
That concept sketch for the Goat Shed is just o_o

Love it!
:-*

It just gets crazier!
You sure that you are not a Viking?

I saw what you did there! 8)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- the church is underway (page 4).
Post by: matakishi on 08 September 2013, 03:25:47 PM: The church is ready for painting.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church05.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church06.jpg)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- the church is underway (page 4).
Post by: matakishi on 08 September 2013, 05:22:16 PM: The Cage Way is finished.

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20007.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Cageway%20009.jpg)

http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
There's also a lot of photos (some large ones too) in my Google+ gallery:
https://plus.google.com/photos/102655438736593856896/albums/5913855491417827569
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: Mason on 08 September 2013, 05:26:52 PM: Love the Cage Way, that looks great.
:-* :-*

Even more, I gotta say, that the shape of that church is most impressive.
It is a little 'different' and I certainly like that!
8)

Looking forward to the colouring-in.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 08 September 2013, 06:04:21 PM: Man I gotta get that church for my Dark Age games!!! :o :o :o

Brilliant Mata! All of it!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 08 September 2013, 06:34:29 PM: Love the mechanism for the cage 8) Saves all that farting around with moving parts, string etc that I would do ::)

Just out of interest, where's the church from as it appears it's cnc'd.

cheers

James
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Post by: matakishi on 08 September 2013, 07:03:09 PM: Indeed it is, CNC Workshop Miniature Terrain (in Australia)
http://www.miniaturescenery.com/

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church03.jpg)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: majorsmith on 08 September 2013, 07:53:47 PM: wierd, brilliant! really love the cable car towers! and the shadow men
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 08 September 2013, 08:42:21 PM: Thought I recognised it, cheers Paul :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: matakishi on 09 September 2013, 07:16:19 PM: Ram's horn and pipe connectors in today's post, things are looking up!
Big picture of the Cage Way to keep interest up until new stuff appears:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WGDv4PlNPgA/Uiyknp9vq9I/AAAAAAAAD1o/FkunCSOWD-M/w1200-h752-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Cageway+108.jpg)
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Post by: von Lucky on 10 September 2013, 01:18:27 PM: Looking good - keep it up!

A question on the backdrop, is it going to be the tabletop for the game (and was it made specifically for this game)?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: matakishi on 10 September 2013, 01:53:31 PM: No and no.
It's going to be re painted for the game. It is my game board at the moment though so kind of yes and no too. Since I need an extra panel for a 4x8 I've decided to reprint everything to match my bases better. It's been on the cards for a couple of years but apathy is a great thing.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: von Lucky on 10 September 2013, 02:28:12 PM: And we all know that a conventition or competition is the great motivator for us wargamers! :)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- completed Cage Way in action (page 5).
Post by: matakishi on 15 September 2013, 08:53:53 AM: This week I built the pipes for the Pipe Way but the supports I'd designed didn't work so I've had to buy some new components. More on the Pipe Way as it happens. I also started work on the Scab House, this just needs some skin adding before painting. These are quick WIP shots from my phone.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fNvehNjM7htm_VqC92vlKaM3ypW-uljSoQnBIMTWRYw=w606-h808-no)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W2Cu5xLRYuk/Uiit2yjdNBI/AAAAAAAADxE/ecS3IDj5rhI/w606-h808-no/IMG_1862.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YZRVA4JhTRrhzo3oslbzrry44pAoJfwVZn4MUNzyleM=w600-h751-no)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/KE5CVJZ-A5IELwNVVsGHgvQ1nGj3AI8MsbuOPNAAGMo=w600-h714-no)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zX8NI3cfEdI/UjVl0jFYUhI/AAAAAAAAD4M/Q_uIAmBB9hE/w582-h808-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Scab+House+002.jpg)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House (page 5).
Post by: von Lucky on 15 September 2013, 09:40:03 AM: Great googly moogly!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House (page 5).
Post by: ink the troll on 15 September 2013, 04:37:33 PM: Now that's an interesting looking building.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House (page 5).
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 15 September 2013, 05:53:03 PM: Amuck!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House (page 5).
Post by: matakishi on 15 September 2013, 07:09:55 PM: Added some paper skin now it needs to dry for 24 hours before painting.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kklaLMV9Dts/UjX3IZNlxLI/AAAAAAAAD6E/LkZrZegOgYY/w600-h783-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Scab+House+004.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cNhlMc2ZA30/UjX3JP8ADlI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/3WJtsBPsOg0/w600-h781-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Scab+House+005.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J8_6XQJmpsg/UjX3JQmnToI/AAAAAAAAD6U/SXlhriZhlIc/w537-h807-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Scab+House+006.jpg)

Next up will be the Marrow Gates, the entrance to Deadside.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: Mason on 15 September 2013, 08:01:15 PM: That looks like one of the most interesting and ambitious buildings I have ever seen.
Bloody wonderful and very imaginative.
:-* 8) :-*

Gotta ask: Where are those large 'pustules' from?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 15 September 2013, 08:25:43 PM: They're sea ~~ameno anemin amenonmis~~ anemone shells.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: Momotaro on 15 September 2013, 08:34:24 PM: Sea urchins.

Fantastic building!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 15 September 2013, 08:37:54 PM: This is very very awesome.

But also very very disturbing!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 15 September 2013, 08:39:25 PM: Quote from: Momotaro on 15 September 2013, 08:34:24 PM
Sea urchins.

The very things!
I knew they were shells of some sort :)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: cheetor on 15 September 2013, 09:17:28 PM: Fantastic stuff. The table is going to look spectacular all together.

Obviously, I am most looking forward to seeing how you paint the rams horn and sea creature building - its repulsive.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Scab House + skin (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 16 September 2013, 07:48:08 PM: More building before the painting.
These are the Marrow Gates, the entrance to Deadside.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g-Ol_XE1Y_s/UjdQjDi3ReI/AAAAAAAAD74/53YNWvZ56ZY/w600-h734-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Marrow+Gates+003.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uZfLCHQlQx0/UjdQjiE8SOI/AAAAAAAAD7k/oyM2coC6uh0/w600-h447-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Marrow+Gates+004.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/FZwZTs5vD2jyTE6IiNbKCZskW8jx6gjIs0RegaMG9vs=w541-h808-no)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ooON2WyiowQ/UjdQjF5Z0NI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/tL4xd4s9l7I/w580-h808-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Marrow+Gates+002.jpg)

The Eagle claws and the red 'gourds' will look like they do now as will the actual resin gate piece. Everything else will be painted dark stone. The hanging corpses will be suitably daubed as well.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: elysium64 on 16 September 2013, 08:59:57 PM: Very nice Paul. I love everything about this :-* :-* :-* Some absolutely splendid builds and conceptualisation.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: Lawful Evil on 16 September 2013, 11:21:23 PM: An excellent build. I particulalry like the protruding 'wings' and the claws. You've really captured, in my mind, the early 2000s videogame aesthetic in this project. I'm looking forward to more miniatures as well, you always manage to find fantastic, obscure figures to accompany your work.
EDIT: Forgot to ask, where do the bodies on the stakes come from? I could use a few of them. Thanks.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 16 September 2013, 11:26:48 PM: I'm pretty pleased with it myself. Since I first wanted to do a Shadow Man game five years ago and stalled because I had no actual inspiration for the game play and what it should entail I've given it no thought. Then, I watched Silent Hill again the other day, and the idea of two parallel realities just clicked. I had a project!

It's coming together nicely. I designed the final two buildings today, I'm awaiting parts before I can build them. Because of my trip to Colours I've added a Deadside railway too. Now I've got a month to paint the extra figures I'll need and prepare the game cards. I'm looking forward to its test run at BLAM.

Here are the Liveside and Deadside working maps so you can start to plan your strategy ;)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rmz5Tw1iWTk/UjeC7YCaNkI/AAAAAAAAD84/-Jxl8g0g0k0/w600-h800-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Liveside+prelim+map.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Z_BPzl5XZgNhHACZP7ft13IeCTLGm2TYXzVxehdsJQc=w600-h800-no)

The scenario is that a malignant force in Deadside has used its agents on Liveside to kidnap and torture people in a remote farm house. The victims' suffering is a beacon that the Deadside entity's Great Engine can focus on to create a breach in the barrier between worlds. If the barrier is breached all the horrors of deadside will be unleashed upon an unsuspecting Liveside.

To combat this an unprecedented 4 Shadow Men, their attendant Voodoo Priestesses and Supernatural helpers have been assembled to close the breach.

The Shadow Men will need to search both Liveside and Deadside for the clues to the whereabouts of the needed ritual elements, each element will be jealously guarded by the Sisters of Blood and will not be easy to claim.

The Deadside entity will use all its malignant power and followers to thwart the Shadow Men. Each time a Shadow Man is slain the Entity will gain a huge boost of life energy to power his Great Engine, bringing Liveside's doom ever closer.

It will be a horror filled game of cat and mouse as the Shadow Men strive to claim the ritual elements and discover weapons and allies to make them stronger whilst the Deadside Entity sends wave after wave of hideous minions after them to harvest more and more of their precious live energy for his Engine.

Hidden dangers await our heroes at every turn...
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Post by: Lawful Evil on 16 September 2013, 11:30:49 PM: I was born in the wrong country; I miss out on all these games and events!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 16 September 2013, 11:42:31 PM: I bought the bodies on stakes at a show this weekend from Dreamholme Scenics.
http://www.dreamholme.com/
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 17 September 2013, 12:20:57 AM: This is looking very promising Paul 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: grant on 17 September 2013, 05:05:58 AM: I'm probably going to have trouble sleeping now. What a creepy project!!!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: Andym on 17 September 2013, 08:01:48 AM: Brilliant Paul!! :o :o

I'm really loving the whole idea of this, never mind the great sketches or inspired terrain pieces your making!!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 17 September 2013, 09:17:05 PM: Painting the church

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v68ds4r76eg/Uji4YUoTMvI/AAAAAAAAD9U/tY_9iYsK58k/w600-h505-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+church07.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Fuk5I0GdB5IbfOjgU3tkqd6d4m131D09xFGNlLprXok=w600-h496-no)

Sneak peek at some of the figures in the background :)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates (page 6).
Post by: matakishi on 22 September 2013, 04:11:20 PM: The Marrow Gates and Jaunty completed:

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Marrow%20Gates%20005.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Marrow%20Gates%20006.jpg)

The Brothers of the Belching Schism and the Ravening Maw (all unvarnished so shiny) next to their church:

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church09.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20church11.jpg)

More photos on the project page:
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: cheetor on 22 September 2013, 04:27:13 PM: The maw is creepy and jaunty is hilarious. Like the Spirit of Jazz from The Mighty Boosh :)

I never played the Shadow Man video game, but this project makes wme wish that I had.

The red and white lanterns on the Marrow Gates are interesting. Beads or something similar I am assuming. They look good in context.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 22 September 2013, 04:54:02 PM: That is one cool faction right there Matakishi! :o
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: Mason on 22 September 2013, 06:59:52 PM: Quote from: Dr. The Viking on 22 September 2013, 04:54:02 PM
That is one cool faction right there Matakishi! :o

He may be Crazy, but sometimes he is VERY right.
And this is one of those times.
8)

Lovely...if that is the right word.
:-* :-*
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Post by: shadowking1957 on 22 September 2013, 08:34:19 PM: amazing as always
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: Andym on 23 September 2013, 07:55:03 AM: Excellent Paul!!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: matakishi on 23 September 2013, 07:46:51 PM: Quote from: cheetor on 22 September 2013, 04:27:13 PM
The red and white lanterns on the Marrow Gates are interesting. Beads or something similar I am assuming. They look good in context.

They're glass beads, they're representing gourds that contain cadeaux, gifts for the Loas, that can be exchanged for voodoo powers.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: cheetor on 23 September 2013, 08:10:39 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 23 September 2013, 07:46:51 PM
They're glass beads, they're representing gourds that contain cadeaux, gifts for the Loas, that can be exchanged for voodoo powers.

They look the part, a bit like a collectible in a video.game. Which is the intention I assume.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- (WIP) the Marrow Gates finished (page 7).
Post by: matakishi on 23 September 2013, 08:20:26 PM: Pretty much although they won't feature in the gameplay, they're just set dressing. If I do include cadeaux they'll be encounter loot and be represented by a card.

Which is a good opportunity to explain the rules (in the understanding that details may change between now and BLAM).

The basic idea is to recreate the feel of a video game with exploration, encounters, loot and quests.
The story involves the Shadow Men (and Women, thank you Reg) attempting to collect a set of items that will enable their priestess (and priest) allies to close the Deadside portal. In Deadside the Entity player is attempting to thwart them and allow his Great Engine to reach its full power levels at which time the portal will open and he will invade Liveside with an army of horror. Each time his forces succeed in slaying a Shadow Man his Engine receives a huge jolt of energy which speeds it towards its target. Kill enough Shadow Men and he wins the game.

The Shadow Men are searching locations in both Liveside and Deadside for clues and items. There are currently about 40 locations altogether in the game. Each location will spawn a set of monsters that defend it. Once these have been defeated the victorious player may search the location. Shadow Men search for Power, weapons to boost them or life energy to heal them. Priestesses search for Magic, clues to the location of the ritual objects and their function. Magical followers search for allies to join the cause. Each location can only be searched once but all the player's characters may participate if they're present.

Spawned monsters (hereafter called 'mobs') will in turn spawn bosses and all have to be killed before a location can be searched. If a player dies and so leaves a location uncleared the mobs reset to their starting positions; bosses will disappear and their trash mobs will return to await the next combat.

As well as the encounter mobs the Entity player has wandering mobs that are generated each turn in both Liveside and Deadside from various 'generator' locations. Most of these mobs have a boss too who may be summoned if all the available wandering mobs have been deployed. The Entity player can use these forces to hunt and harry the players. The number generated is dependent on the number of Coffin Gates the Entity controls, taking these away from him will make the Shadow Men's job a lot easier.

Once a clue to a ritual object has been found the Shadow Man players will have to travel to the Deadside location that is revealed and do battle with the Sisters of Blood who guard the sacred objects. Once one of the objects is in their possession they will need to return to Liveside to include it in the ritual. If they collect and use them all they win. An individual victor will be decided based on trophies collected during play.

Wall of text breaking miniatures picture:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9f5nNgrPalo/UkCZPfsBfeI/AAAAAAAAEKY/6yandj_8pAE/w600-h388-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+miniatures+001.jpg)

The combat system:

Combat and movement is carried out using a diminishing target number system. Everyone and everything starts with a target number that must be rolled equal to or under on a D6 to carry out an action or a move. Each successful roll lowers the target number needed for the next action by one. A player can attempt as many actions as he can until he fails a roll when his go ends.

Shadow Men have an activation number of 9 so their first 4 actions are automatic. Everyone else (nearly, some bosses are better) has an activation number of 6.
This is the only dice rolling in the game. If your action is to attack a mob and you make your activation roll you deal your damage (fixed but boostable by weapons) to the mob, there is no 'to hit' roll, no 'damage' roll, nothing. Just like a video game you shoot, you hit, you shoot again or move as you wish. Whether you do enough damage to kill with one shot is another matter.

Starting damage is 1 but can be raised to 3 by carrying up to two found weapons. 1 damage kills 1 mob, simples. However mobs operate in groups and unless you kill an entire group (usually 3 mobs) it stays in play, there is no bookkeeping, partial hits aren't recorded they are healed immediately. When a mob hits back each group deals 1 damage. Shadow Men start with 9 life but can build up more, each group of mobs killed gives you a life counter, either healing damage or raising your total.

Life counters can be used to change a dice roll; one life per pip. This makes it possible for Shadow Men to roll negative numbers and have lots of actions so long as their life holds out.
Maybe this will give them the edge they'll need to overcome an entire world that wants them dead...

Movement is location based, one action moves you to the next location nearest to you in your chosen direction. Various travel methods can be used to lengthen these moves or bypass areas altogether. Liveside has roads and rivers, Deadside has the Cage Way, Blight Way and Pipe Way. There are a couple of vehicles too.

I think that'sit in a nutshell, hopefully it'll be fun :)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- rules summary (page 7).
Post by: matakishi on 02 October 2013, 09:17:01 PM: (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Khc9xXuLxRGxH6qPA1SDS4cUsTvqYYBhAT9KISTOFRk=w600-h800-no)

Teaser poster :)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- rules summary (page 7).
Post by: elysium64 on 02 October 2013, 09:55:32 PM: I love the sound of this, particularly now having read the rules outline, sounds like a lot of fun, I really look forward to playing this at BLAM (I have high expectations ;) )
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- rules summary (page 7).
Post by: matakishi on 06 October 2013, 03:44:48 PM: Here's the Pipe Way built. This will join the Deadside pumping station in the tar pits to the great Engine (with a side branch going to the white tower) and mirrors the path of the Liveside river. Just the pump and the Engine to build now and about 60 miniatures left to paint. I finished nearly 30 miniatures this week so everything should still be ready on time :)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Pipeway%20built%20007.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/SHADOWMAN%202013%20Pipeway%20built%20001.jpg)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Pipe Way built (page 8).
Post by: von Lucky on 06 October 2013, 09:50:28 PM: You are a machine!
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Pipe Way built (page 8).
Post by: cheetor on 07 October 2013, 09:16:47 AM: I really like the pipeway. Its the sort of terrain that I have wanted to add to my own stuff for years but have never got around to.

Are the pieces between the pipe sections laser cut "pill" bases? Are the support structures (rather than the the three buildings) solid blocks? I really like the way that you went about this part of the project in particular. The pipe way looks practical and sturdy. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Pipe Way built (page 8).
Post by: matakishi on 07 October 2013, 12:58:44 PM: Yes, the pipe ends are pill bases. The supports are balsa block, quicker than making cork boxes but more expensive. Originally I wanted to use laser cut girder sections for the supports but these proved too difficult to keep perpendicular and weren't very sturdy.

Once I changed the pipes the junction houses could be simplified too.

I'll post some sketches of my original idea once I get to my desktop and can grab the picture urls easily.
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Pipe Way built (page 8).
Post by: matakishi on 07 October 2013, 04:40:39 PM: Here's the original idea:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v4SHykv0LmQ/UlLUHo7JesI/AAAAAAAAEgU/1t8fzoFQP84/s600-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Pipeway+idea+004.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rWXojyRHHVw/UlLUHQH8EoI/AAAAAAAAEgI/Ku1LQJ68Kvs/w600-h723-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Pipeway+idea+003.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--et7aBlIURM/UlLUHBZJ_1I/AAAAAAAAEgE/XeefkV-29M8/w600-h688-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Pipeway+idea+002.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zVrmaSMyWA7DJWFgKbbqZmKyRQBnTaIr6_d-XCEXOzE=w600-h800-no)

And some more pics of the actual items:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OecChZB60ew/UlLUOBFj99I/AAAAAAAAEgw/xWAterfStM8/w600-h376-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Pipeway+built+002.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/g83EawtyHjhDOaHytSnNPGibGTJye0753Rqm0hupN_g=w600-h357-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yuWPUbYWqPU/UlLUOnKyMGI/AAAAAAAAEgs/GLGiqV4lv7w/w600-h300-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Pipeway+built+004.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9_f7FSVu65E/UlLUOpRBM7I/AAAAAAAAEhA/9QzX11ikApY/w600-h243-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+Pipeway+built+005.jpg)

(http://)
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- Pipe Way built (page 8).
Post by: Mason on 07 October 2013, 04:43:40 PM: THAT is a bloody brilliant and inspired build.
So many possible uses.
8) 8)

Cant see you selling that piece of scenery off in the future, it is just too versatile.
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Post by: cheetor on 08 October 2013, 11:53:47 AM: Those drawings are really nice.

My own inclination with something like that would also have been to use girder type supports, but the block approach that you have taken is far more practical. It also has its own nice and brutal, vaguely Cold War, huge-lumps-of-concrete aesthetic. I love it.

Quote from: Mason on 07 October 2013, 04:43:40 PM
Cant see you selling that piece of scenery off in the future, it is just too versatile.

Definitely.

I can see a pipeline like that running through a Bladerunner style future LA or Mega City One or travelling over the heads of the inhabitants of a District 9 type slum, while just as easily its the only sign of civilisation in a remote Harry Harrison Deathworld type jungle.

Im going to have to lift this design wholesale. Its too practical, versatile and cool looking not to.

Im assuming that the pipeways attach to the buildings and to each other in some way (magnets or some sort of plug maybe). If you get a chance then I would very much like to see how you plan to make that work.
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Post by: matakishi on 08 October 2013, 01:35:56 PM: There's no attachments, I just stand each element next to its neighbour.
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Post by: matakishi on 18 October 2013, 12:03:17 AM: Some quick phone snaps of my recent work:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zG6yiLOfdQLeIOf6Ygr_Sz5FLXKKoAJ995p5DNdP2jg=w600-h458-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RKUZDywq590/UmBrsx4ZomI/AAAAAAAAExQ/R1dKBTOp7lI/w600-h388-no/SHADOWMAN+update+02.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QuDNqv311Xo/UmBruhs-zjI/AAAAAAAAExY/5IoUGCf8DSk/w600-h391-no/SHADOWMAN+update+03.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zLQrAP_LKKQ/UmBrxZNbnXI/AAAAAAAAExg/6w-Z9uNbTvE/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+update+04.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uEonF00gZIE/UmBrzJgRXoI/AAAAAAAAExo/EY5xmABXY0A/w600-h375-no/SHADOWMAN+update+05.jpg)
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 October 2013, 04:29:49 AM: Looking very cool. Will this finish it or will you do more stuff after BLAM?
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- progress update with pics (page 8).
Post by: matakishi on 18 October 2013, 06:49:43 AM: I have a lot more to add later.
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Post by: Mason on 18 October 2013, 09:05:27 AM: Quote from: matakishi on 18 October 2013, 06:49:43 AM
I have a lot more to add later.

Blimey!
:o

You have done loads in these last few weeks and time is almost up....and you will still add more???

Amazing!
8)
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Post by: cheetor on 18 October 2013, 10:41:15 AM: The figures look a lot creepier than I expected when seen en masse. Brilliant.
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Post by: Jaeger on 18 October 2013, 11:49:58 AM: Looks really creepy. Well done. :)
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Post by: matakishi on 18 October 2013, 01:36:07 PM: Quote from: Mason on 18 October 2013, 09:05:27 AM
Blimey!
:o

You have done loads in these last few weeks and time is almost up....and you will still add more???

Amazing!
8)

I have 40 figures on the painting table that need doing for BLAM; witches, pig men, lunatics, that sort of thing. I also need to make the final two buildings and paint the table. I have the rules to type up in a readable format (they're a 6000 word rambling document at the moment) and the card deck to make. According to my chart it should all be done with a day to go. I might miss the pre BLAM excursion though if all doesn't go to plan :)

I'm sure it'll all be fine...
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Post by: matakishi on 20 October 2013, 06:43:13 PM: 12 Pig men painted, 8 witches painted, 8 scarecrows painted. Only the 12 lunatics to do now. I've started constructing the pump house and painting the 38 game markers which will be finished tomorrow. The Great Engine awaits construction. The Pipe Way pipes are nearly finished but it proved too wet to go outside and paint the table today so that remains to be done.
I hope to use the time left to paint 100 lost souls but may stop short of that. I think I have about 40 so far ready to go.
No more pictures (probably) until the event itself, don't want to ruin the surprise :)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 20 October 2013, 07:55:05 PM: Ooo you tease :D

cheers

James
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Post by: Elk101 on 20 October 2013, 08:21:50 PM: Jeeesh! You've painted more in the last six weeks than I've painted in the last couple of years! It's an impressive work rate.
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Post by: matakishi on 20 October 2013, 08:48:04 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 20 October 2013, 07:55:05 PM
Ooo you tease :D

Just for you, 80 lost souls

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PIZySa0ralA1I00Z2e90gjNBsxEXGXzEu23tXtjWd-4=w1200-h358-no)
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Post by: aggro84 on 20 October 2013, 08:54:37 PM: You productivity is amazing.
Such quality work as well!
:-*
I can't wait to see some AAR's when it all comes together!
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Post by: matakishi on 21 October 2013, 06:16:17 PM: It's going to be fun I hope :)
I've started preparing the cards:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-l6Do-omR19A/UmVggaSgCQI/AAAAAAAAE0E/Kq-GFhIVfSw/w606-h808-no/IMG_2173.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zAHupUs_HBU/UmVghaGetAI/AAAAAAAAE0U/OQPyLJcxUqo/w606-h808-no/IMG_2174.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GzBmWM2Eo4c/UmVghEM0HJI/AAAAAAAAE0Q/UWCVzV7RYxo/w606-h808-no/IMG_2180.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ygnqD4yRwhg/UmVgh0J6hCI/AAAAAAAAE0c/cVbRv8GuvEE/w606-h808-no/IMG_2184.JPG)

I didn't think drawing the weapons was interesting so I decided to illustrate the effects instead :D
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 21 October 2013, 06:22:48 PM: Good idea for the cards 8)

Do you paint all the figures attached to the base?

cheers

James
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Post by: matakishi on 21 October 2013, 06:28:32 PM: No, I paint them then base them, the lost souls are just standing in position in the pic, I'll stick them to painting bases then transfer them.
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Post by: matakishi on 21 October 2013, 09:55:50 PM: (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uyN7JsN0_c0/UmWTxev08qI/AAAAAAAAE1g/cAhaEndRweA/w606-h808-no/IMG_2186.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-73OFCGQT8hY/UmWTyL3I1tI/AAAAAAAAE1w/-K8Wi6b2yxo/w606-h808-no/IMG_2188.JPG)

Dick worms getting slaughtered, always good for a shudder :D
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Post by: von Lucky on 21 October 2013, 09:57:35 PM: Bloody hell! The cards, terrain and painting over this whole project are awesome.
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Post by: matakishi on 21 October 2013, 10:03:50 PM: Thanks :) After having no inclination to do anything whatsoever for such a large part of the year I'm very happy to be back creating stuff. I can't deny the schedule's very stressful but hopefully the finished game will be worth the effort. 92 miniatures and 2 buildings to go and a week left...
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 21 October 2013, 10:18:22 PM: Dick worms...

Really :?

lol

cheers

James
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Post by: matakishi on 21 October 2013, 10:27:26 PM: Oh yes, lots of them actually :)

New card, my favourite so far I think

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kuS6myZ_W1Q/UmWbybS1R3I/AAAAAAAAE2c/_F3TYwDsT5w/w606-h808-no/IMG_2190.JPG)
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Post by: aggro84 on 22 October 2013, 03:21:33 AM: I am digging on the cards!
They look really cool!
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Post by: matakishi on 22 October 2013, 06:01:07 PM: Some more then :)

The last of the weapons:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oq6aIY5vvkE/UmauEXCm48I/AAAAAAAAE3E/5ndzK6IGqLA/w606-h808-no/IMG_2197.JPG)

One of the 6 ritual locations (all the same, just different numbers):

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LZD4Ts-oVUs/UmauFazXBbI/AAAAAAAAE3M/3Q9NDSZAlQQ/w606-h808-no/IMG_2204.JPG)

And the three parts of l'Eclipser, a very special item indeed:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qWmotsdaO8E/UmauGsNcR3I/AAAAAAAAE3U/L2ZE4lcvrjg/w606-h808-no/IMG_2209.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QLkMHFfjGXE/UmauH5VHCeI/AAAAAAAAE3k/uNXK3YV81NA/w606-h808-no/IMG_2212.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tXiClQglhd8/UmauHSGiyWI/AAAAAAAAE3g/uw2nglCO8pk/w606-h808-no/IMG_2214.JPG)

EDIT: here's a card, front and back actual size:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-i1kvCeKjHhE/Uma1YpRtjYI/AAAAAAAAE4I/mSvXCRCnizk/w400-h266-no/JUJUMAN+card+flame+thrower.jpg)
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Post by: Captain Blood on 22 October 2013, 09:39:53 PM: Very creative Paul.

The things you can do with an iPad! ;)
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Post by: Wirelizard on 22 October 2013, 11:53:05 PM: The card art is adding another level of awesome to an already fantastic project!

I can't help but think the font doesn't quite fit, though. Too clean and regimented a sans serif for the game. Maybe something in a handwriting font, still readable but creepier and more irregular?
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Post by: matakishi on 23 October 2013, 12:08:38 AM: I'll stick with blocky regular for this one. I like it, it's clear and I think it matches the industrial setting well enough; it also means I can use a particular app which makes the card production very fast. I'd have to actively dislike it to bother to change at this stage.
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Post by: matakishi on 27 October 2013, 04:08:44 PM: The Great Engine:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1wU2m1eMZt4/Um05MMKRDtI/AAAAAAAAFNE/MTt-bP2IgXk/w500-h808-no/SHADOWMAN+Great+Engine+build+002.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AlSHEAvj91Y/Um05JgVsysI/AAAAAAAAFM8/9tysIlzr3oc/w511-h808-no/SHADOWMAN+Great+Engine+build+001.jpg)

All the miniatures are finished, just the bases to paint on the last 28 stands, and the Pumping Station needs to be finished (it's half built atm).

Coffin Gates:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ml9l4e9NqgA/UhI9qSrwwmI/AAAAAAAAC6M/TQV02q0EvB4/w600-h299-no/Horror+summoning+stones+1+600.jpg)
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Post by: Mason on 27 October 2013, 04:20:34 PM: Some clever work on that engine.
8)

Quote from: matakishi on 27 October 2013, 04:08:44 PM
All the miniatures are finished, just the bases to paint on the last 28 stands.......

He says, nonchalantly.....

Some people would call that a weeks work!
;)
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 27 October 2013, 05:14:33 PM: Quote from: Mason on 27 October 2013, 04:20:34 PM

Some people would call that a weeks work!
;)

And then some!
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Post by: moonshado on 27 October 2013, 08:06:27 PM: As usual I find the good thread as it hits double figures. That is amazingly imaginative work and done so fast. I love that demon house( did you just happen to have 8 sea urchins lying around) and Baba Yaga's hut is brilliant(there is something more creepy about the mechanical legs than the more usual chicken legs).
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Post by: Jaeger on 27 October 2013, 09:23:08 PM: "The Great Machine" is going to be awesome for sure. :-)
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Post by: aggro84 on 27 October 2013, 11:22:54 PM: Nice work.
I always get excited to see your updates!
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Post by: matakishi on 28 October 2013, 09:50:10 AM: I bought the sea urchin shells ages ago to make alien terrain with.
Time is moving on so I've enlisted some help with the final build.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gVRCpTPznkM/Um4yrfJN_5I/AAAAAAAAFNc/akzGxQ0D5MI/w600-h372-no/Sylvester+helping+build+my+pump+house+281013.jpg)
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 28 October 2013, 09:56:05 AM: This looking fab...

is that a new addition to your menagerie?
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Post by: matakishi on 28 October 2013, 10:01:04 AM: New Sylvester, he arrived with a sister on Saturday.
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Post by: matakishi on 28 October 2013, 01:00:41 PM: The pumping station, that's everything built and all the figures painted. Just these last two buildings to paint, the table to paint and the cards to print and encapsulate.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F225z-kYXc0/Um5fW4mri_I/AAAAAAAAFN0/bx-YH9timrM/w600-h798-no/SHADOWMAN+pumping+station+build+001.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sSLeF9KRrx8/Um5fYTp9DpI/AAAAAAAAFN8/DghIPR8Z0fQ/w596-h808-no/SHADOWMAN+pumping+station+build+002.jpg)
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 28 October 2013, 01:03:18 PM: Very cool, love it.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 28 October 2013, 01:03:58 PM: Really looking forward to seeing this all in place 8) 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: Jaeger on 28 October 2013, 03:15:17 PM: When I see it, I'm thinking: yes it's quite simple.

But getting the idea and making it happen... Just pure undeluted win!
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Post by: cheetor on 29 October 2013, 11:28:42 AM: More great stuff (plus a kitten for bonus marks).

Is the nodding donkey part of the pump station a standard laser cut kit or a custom one that you had made?
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Post by: verd on 29 October 2013, 12:05:33 PM: Fantastic!

I'm totally enjoying watching your progress on this game. This is a really super thread that I have enjoyed following since the start!

Well done, mate!
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Post by: matakishi on 29 October 2013, 01:30:37 PM: Thanks for all the support :)
The donkey is from Fenris Games as are the window grills, the resin encounter markers (not shown here yet), the rickety fences on the Liveside farm buildings (you'll need to see my previous Invasion of the Saucer People thread for those) and a few other things besides. Ian at Fenris has been a great help.

Yesterday I finished all the figure bases and printed and laminated the cards. I'm painting the last two buildings now, just pausing for a coffee as I write this. I still need to paint the table surface but that shouldn't take long. Working around the new kittens, we got two, hasn't slowed me up much and, besides, they need to learn how to help early on in their lives :)

I may get a chance to post some shots of all the miniatures as they're packed , I think there's 518 miniatures, 61 painted model game markers, 41 buildings and many assorted other scenery items (rivers, roads, rocks, trees, fences etc) all assembled for this project. A large proportion specially done in the last 6 weeks.

I'm looking forward to finding out if it all works :D
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 29 October 2013, 01:49:24 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 29 October 2013, 01:30:37 PM
I think there's 518 miniatures, 61 painted model game markers, 41 buildings and many assorted other scenery items (rivers, roads, rocks, trees, fences etc) all assembled for this project. A large proportion specially done in the last 6 weeks.

Faaaar to much time on your hands lol

cheers

James
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Post by: matakishi on 29 October 2013, 09:29:51 PM: The last two buildings are waiting for their basing medium to dry. That means everything's finished except the table painting. Yay!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WSJ1uxuBhmY/UnAoA9fZ_XI/AAAAAAAAFOc/4xoZApYV74o/w587-h808-no/SHADOWMAN+2013+last+two+buildings+basing.jpg)
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Post by: Thunderchicken on 29 October 2013, 09:43:15 PM: Marvellous work! Looking forward to seeing it at the weekend Paul.
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Post by: Mason on 29 October 2013, 10:50:36 PM: Quote from: Thunderchicken on 29 October 2013, 09:43:15 PM
Marvellous work! Looking forward to seeing it at the weekend Paul.

I think that there about thirty of us thinking the same thing, sir.

This is going to be an epic table that everyone will always remember seeing.
:-* 8) :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 29 October 2013, 10:56:21 PM: Nice one Paul 8) 8)

Kudos for getting it all done :)

cheers

James
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Post by: Andrew May on 29 October 2013, 11:46:17 PM: Can't wait to see this in the flesh!
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Post by: Too Bo Coo on 30 October 2013, 01:06:00 AM: Great stuff mate!

I know a stupid question, but I cant find any links to BLAM... Googling gets the phone book on the term....
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Post by: Elk101 on 30 October 2013, 07:26:30 AM: Awe inspiring work rate! Are you sure you've not done this TV makeover style with another 20 people working on it when the camera is off? :D Can't wait to see it.
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Post by: matakishi on 30 October 2013, 08:37:08 AM: Quote from: Too Bo Coo on 30 October 2013, 01:06:00 AM
I know a stupid question, but I cant find any links to BLAM... Googling gets the phone book on the term....

BLAM is the British Lead Adventurers Meeting and is being held this weekend. There are lots of people here working on BLAM games but they seem to have posted them on the BLAM board which you won't have access to. I have some reports of previous BLAMs on my site if you're interested in seeing what goes on.

http://www.matakishi.com/newsblam2008.htm
http://www.matakishi.com/blam2010.htm
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Post by: Too Bo Coo on 30 October 2013, 01:30:54 PM: Cheers!
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Post by: matakishi on 03 November 2013, 09:09:31 PM: I'll post some details later but for now, here are a couple of quick photos of the board.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3mWsZkoTX8A/UnQcxSqwy6I/AAAAAAAAFRM/ETCA6ek4_Rk/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+game+BLAM+day+1+001.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zovorO0_egY/UnQcxxpzRzI/AAAAAAAAFRQ/ecxIYAGiCck/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+game+BLAM+day+1+002.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-89s5drIrO08/UnQczDuiB_I/AAAAAAAAFRY/rDoL_cerCPQ/w600-h800-no/SHADOWMAN+game+BLAM+day+1+003.jpg)

This was the first time the boards had been set up so it was gratifying to find they went together mostly as planned :)
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Post by: shadowking1957 on 03 November 2013, 09:17:55 PM: Fantastic all of it
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Post by: hubbabubba on 03 November 2013, 10:21:21 PM: Ace, from concept through to execution. 8)
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Post by: aggro84 on 04 November 2013, 02:41:07 AM: Amazing work!
I am extremely impressed!
:-*
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Post by: Elk101 on 04 November 2013, 06:59:31 AM: The table was amazing. Such a shame I missed playing but I heard good things about it.
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Post by: Hammers on 04 November 2013, 07:29:40 AM: Quote from: matakishi on 28 October 2013, 01:00:41 PM
The pumping station, that's everything built and all the figures painted.

Paul, may I ask who manufactures that Nodding Donkey cutout?
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Post by: Elk101 on 04 November 2013, 07:44:06 AM: I think it's from Fenris but I could well be wrong.
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Post by: armiesarmy on 04 November 2013, 05:48:23 PM: I was lucky enough to play a game on Saturday

Really enjoyable game

And we won......:)

Keith
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Post by: matakishi on 04 November 2013, 06:23:41 PM: Donkey is indeed from Fenris.

More photos to come as soon as I ahve time to crop and sort them.
Small rules changes added to make the Deadside player's life a little easier. PDF to follow.

A big thank you to all the players, you were all great, it's the players that make the game.
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Post by: Elk101 on 04 November 2013, 06:40:15 PM: It looked like a good game. When I arrived (late!) a game was in full flow and when the next game started I was playing SSS! There were so many good games on at once it was like Christmas!
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Post by: matakishi on 04 November 2013, 07:11:39 PM: Here are some pics, I've tried to choose my own rather than other people's that have already been posted elsewhere on the forum.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3mWsZkoTX8A/UnQcxSqwy6I/AAAAAAAAFRM/ETCA6ek4_Rk/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+game+BLAM+day+1+001.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zovorO0_egY/UnQcxxpzRzI/AAAAAAAAFRQ/ecxIYAGiCck/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+game+BLAM+day+1+002.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-89s5drIrO08/UnQczDuiB_I/AAAAAAAAFRY/rDoL_cerCPQ/w600-h800-no/SHADOWMAN+game+BLAM+day+1+003.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EqirENYe2V8/UnftirTpcjI/AAAAAAAAFSs/a9oD6WZY7dU/w600-h616-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+001.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2EvnHXLT2GY/Unftj0-9noI/AAAAAAAAFTE/5g_HGzcgf50/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+004.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-81Ks_x-RxvE/UnftkDD_bqI/AAAAAAAAFS8/fAVe3YRrbUk/w600-h358-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+005.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6r0Ocnbcj7w/UnftmK6jn8I/AAAAAAAAFTU/yf8xPSzyGv0/w600-h402-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+008.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CTgzxpIkvzg/Unftmz9ptXI/AAAAAAAAFTs/ag8M0dZAs2Q/w600-h441-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+009.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xb2iF7V0nvI/UnftoWd8azI/AAAAAAAAFUE/rbE-R22mnRI/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+013.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IHESNgYk6IA/UnftpPsofgI/AAAAAAAAFUc/W8f4aV4IZKQ/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+014.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ORrB01_9jzQ/UnftpZSLlNI/AAAAAAAAFUU/nRVCuVDjl7k/w600-h467-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+015.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9cKN01ILBNE/Unftp9aopNI/AAAAAAAAFUg/IKzeVMwslrI/w600-h436-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+016.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h2pYYq6jOC8/UnftqdR1y7I/AAAAAAAAFUs/gwDREJr4DC0/w600-h450-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+017.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YHYhA0JqZJc/UnftzHw_3zI/AAAAAAAAFWs/Bfk7-DOQqhQ/w600-h381-no/SHADOWMAN+BLAM+2013+029.jpg)

More photos in my Google+ gallery here:
https://plus.google.com/+PaulWard/posts
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Post by: moonshado on 04 November 2013, 07:14:59 PM: looks brilliant. What are those three towers that look like crosses between loofahs and wasp nests and how did you make them and where did you get the idea from?
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Post by: matakishi on 04 November 2013, 07:37:05 PM: They're banksia pods. That's how they come, I just painted them.
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Post by: Elk101 on 04 November 2013, 08:03:40 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 04 November 2013, 07:37:05 PM
They're banksia pods. That's how they come, I just painted them.

I meant to ask you about them, they were very effective. They managed to look alien but natural at the same time.
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Post by: verd on 05 November 2013, 04:43:54 PM: That is just stunning. What a game that must have been. The terrain is indeed impressive as is the quality of the painted figures. :-*
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Post by: marianas_gamer on 05 November 2013, 07:48:00 PM: A real pleasure watching this incredible table come together :o
LB
Title: Re: Shadow Man, my game for BLAM 2013- lots more photos (page 12).
Post by: matakishi on 16 November 2013, 01:39:29 PM: So, obviously it's not all over just because BLAM is done.
I'm preparing the rule book for publication, hopefully it'll be available soon. It's going to include some different scenarios so that people can play without collecting a house full of people. Most of which will work on a 4ft x 4ft board.

Here's some art for an assortment of new encounter cards:

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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlC1swlIHQM/UoURX-2_IWI/AAAAAAAAFvk/1Gnh8DwQ6P4/w606-h808-no/IMG_2610.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hi_V5nfrn6E/UoURQCbQzZI/AAAAAAAAFuc/ydtSXEItllI/w606-h808-no/IMG_2572.JPG)

Some pictures from the rules book:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nKZPlRU5xn4/UoUTKZQElxI/AAAAAAAAF3k/vcvGZCb5avo/w600-h723-no/IMG_2488.JPG)

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Title: Re: Shadow Man/Juju Man - New stuff for the rule book (page 13).
Post by: Eric the Shed on 16 November 2013, 01:40:49 PM: Good luck with the launch Paul
Title: Re: Shadow Man/Juju Man - New stuff for the rule book (page 13).
Post by: matakishi on 17 November 2013, 12:29:28 PM: Thanks Giles, it's a way off yet but might be ready before Christmas.

I've finished the project report with many more photos from BLAM and details of the final builds.
http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm
Title: Re: Shadow Man/Juju Man - New stuff for the rule book (page 13).
Post by: matakishi on 10 August 2014, 12:40:41 PM: I've been accumulating quite a few miniatures and vehicles ready for some more scenarios which I hope to get to work on once my Anarchy Offline project is ready to go.
I painted these because they were quick to do in between other stuff. These are 3D printed golems that I bought off eBay for about £1.00 each, they make excellent flesh hulks, unformed evil Mumbo Men who will later grow into fully fledged Deadside champions.

(http://www.matakishi.com/Flesh%20hulks%20001.jpg)

http://www.matakishi.com/shadowman2013.htm