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Title: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Argonor on 01 August 2015, 01:07:52 AM: Well, as Frostgrave doesn't seem to fit in my other threads, I think I just have to start a new one.

Duregar and I shared a Level 5 and level 1 Nickstarter deal (to get 2 rulebooks with treasure counters and plenty of wizards to go around):

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Io4NbAsAsOY/Va0W9jgTlMI/AAAAAAAAD64/K9h4kITWnCY/s1600/2015_07_20_Frostgrave_Arrived-01-400.JPG)

Then I set about unearthing some age-old minis to use (funnily enough, they all seem to be of Citadel origin):

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-toOjDNUvHuc/Va_XcRJG32I/AAAAAAAAD7w/py1Kr8Su3ME/s1600/2015_07_22-Frostgrave_Minis-01-600.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2F9iaXDk2LA/Va_XceGsMdI/AAAAAAAAD70/UCGui-OWXRY/s1600/2015_07_22-Frostgrave_Minis-02-600.JPG)

And we ordered, and received, a big box of ruins from Ziterdes:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tsX3joeNr3k/VbvOxQ73XtI/AAAAAAAAD_8/xWMoiAEEI1s/s1600/2015_07_31-Ziterdes_Ruins-01-600.JPG)

In the meantime I got an idea regarding an alternative build of a Thaumaturge warband, and Thus I ordered some minis from West Wind (not yet arrived), and found my plastic Fireforge Templar Infantry and Foot Sergeants:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b46UWMMOoGg/VbplOmBnmeI/AAAAAAAAD_Q/hcpxof17G0Y/s1600/2015_07_30-Fireforge_Sprues-01-400.JPG)

More to follow. and I'll go into more detail on my blog.
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Elbows on 01 August 2015, 01:39:17 AM: Can't wait to see what you do with the Zitterdes stuff.
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Splod on 01 August 2015, 01:44:25 AM: Looks like you're off to a flying start!

Looking forward to seeing how the ruins turn out too :)
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Argonor on 01 August 2015, 01:58:12 AM: Well, the ruins are going to be used as they are, as I want them usable for other settings, too.

I may get some snow flock to sprinkle on when used for Frostgrave, but icicles and permafrost are not going to happen.

I shall probably make some snow pieces (drifts and patches) to place in/among the ruins along the way, though.

And I just realized that some of the old minis are, indeed, not Citadel, but Metal Magic. Shouldn't be posting at these late hours... ::)
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: affun on 01 August 2015, 08:59:33 AM: Quote
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-toOjDNUvHuc/Va_XcRJG32I/AAAAAAAAD7w/py1Kr8Su3ME/s1600/2015_07_22-Frostgrave_Minis-01-600.JPG)

That metalmagic wizard on the top left is quite brilliant. I have one painted up for Song Of Blades and Heroes.

Looking forward to seeing where this goes. Allready off to a good start.
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Argonor on 01 August 2015, 10:24:48 PM: Thanks, he was painted as representing an evil player character wizard I had participating in my D&D campaign many yeaers ago. The thief was actually his younger brother, but now the model is going to represent an apprentice lol

The table terrain test:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R9h-HlORwsg/Vb0FOgjdQXI/AAAAAAAAECU/F6B0OeAih_4/s640/2015_07_31-Frostgrave_Table-01-600.JPG)

And some models I am working on:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nB6AtFiSDwA/Vb02ECPk_XI/AAAAAAAAECo/e0Qdq336j1o/s640/2015_08_01-Frostgrave_Minis-01-600.JPG)
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Ray Earle on 01 August 2015, 10:37:22 PM: 2' x 2'? The table looks spot on to me. Nice and claustrophobic. :D
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Argonor on 01 August 2015, 11:07:58 PM: Quote from: Ray Earle on 01 August 2015, 10:37:22 PM
2' x 2'? The table looks spot on to me. Nice and claustrophobic. :D

Nope, it's 3x3 :D

I intend to make some pieces of 'snow terrain' to place in and among the ruins, which will probaly enable us to switch to a 4x4 table for games with multiple warbands, but it may take a while before I get around to that.
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Ray Earle on 01 August 2015, 11:11:01 PM: Bloody hell. :o That's even more impressive then. :D
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Argonor on 01 August 2015, 11:25:50 PM: Quote from: Ray Earle on 01 August 2015, 11:11:01 PM
Bloody hell. :o That's even more impressive then. :D

Thanks - ordered some models from Ziterdes to bring my collection of ruins up to this size - have been needing an excuse for that in ages lol
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: mweaver on 01 August 2015, 11:59:20 PM: Foul tempter! Those ruins look really nice...
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Argonor on 02 August 2015, 12:10:18 AM: Quote from: mweaver on 01 August 2015, 11:59:20 PM
Foul tempter! Those ruins look really nice...

They are made of lightweight dense foam - which means they can easily be customized, if one should find it necessary to buy several copies of the same sculpt.

I don't think I shall need to do so, but should the need arise, it is nice to have that option!
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: affun on 02 August 2015, 11:11:40 PM: Table looks good. :)

Some walkways might be nice: To get some 3d action to the games. Either way, that's another terrain-set I look forward to taking a look at at the Attic Attack :D
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Drachenklinge on 03 August 2015, 08:12:31 AM: Quote from: mweaver on 01 August 2015, 11:59:20 PM
Foul tempter! Those ruins look really nice...
Ziterdes belongs to (is associated with?) the German modeltrain-terrain manufacturer NOCH. Their terrain is very good for putting on the table at once without much ado. Though a bit on the expensive side, they are also a good point to start with when making it more suitable for ones special needs.
Title: Re: Argonor's Attempts on Frostgrave
Post by: Daniel36 on 03 August 2015, 09:19:39 AM: Ziterdes scenery is also sold by Thomarillion, should they be easier to order from.