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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Frostgrave => Topic started by: Achilles on October 13, 2015, 01:52:34 PM
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Hey folks!
For those that missed it, here's an Episode List of my Frostgrave series:
The Ascension to Power
Episode 01 - 'The Living Museum': Witch vs. Sigilist (https://youtu.be/hYsKG8SZJNI)
Episode 02 - 'Standard Encounter': Summoner vs. Sigilist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr5T2O4AVVQ)
Episode 03 - "The Keep": Sigilist vs. Summoner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkM4eoMKAI4)
Episode 04 - 'Genie in a Bottle': Enchanter vs. Necromancer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCqo2Kc2ZDo)
I'll update this OP weekly with new episodes. Hope you enjoy them! It's been a labour of love!
Also, check out Mike and Owen's Frostgrave Videos also from our CoOp!
Mike's 'Magic Murder Mice' (they're adorable, but seriously they're actually demons straight from hell!)
Episode 01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgHc7wfTCNM)
Episode 02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF6Xw4zimVM)
Episode 03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB-hifqqH8Y)
Owen's 'Cold North'
Episode 01 (https://youtu.be/NXgrN1_XwRY)
Episode 02 (https://youtu.be/VwGj6pEvU44)
Episode 03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5bGMFyLB0E)
Episode 04 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Itwwxq36jY)
THAW OF THE LICH LORD - ALL TEN SCENARIOS!
EPISODE 1 - TOTAL ECLIPSE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU1eEGf4t3w)
EPISODE 2 - BATTLE ON THE RIVER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5SajzLT8t0)
EPISODE 3 - LOOT THE CART (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5SajzLT8t0)
EPISODE 4 - STORM OF UNDEATH (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSeFQTpKiEc)
EPISODE 5 - RUN OF THE RANGIFER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTqafeakiOg)
EPISODE 6 - THE HOUSE AT LONGREACH (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf9MEKQCias)
EPISODE 07 - THE LAIR OF THE GHOUL KING (https://youtu.be/jbg5dn_hFDI)
EPISODE 08 - THE DARK CAULDRON (https://youtu.be/sKwl5B05AwA)
EPISODE 09 - THE BONE WHEEL (https://youtu.be/eg1O2LLo0G4)
THE FINAL BATTLE
PART 1 (https://youtu.be/Z1ukyWdRhLk)
PART 2 (https://youtu.be/Px3NVTPh8tY)
PART 3 (https://youtu.be/n3N7V045-7U)
2015 BONUS GAME - ENCHANTER VS. CHRONOMANCER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XoMGhiQaA0)
THE 2016 CAMPAIGN
EPISODE 10 - SELLSWORD: Part 1 - The Stars are Wrong! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iKuMER2n8)
EPISODE 11 - SELLSWORD: Part 2 - A Force Magnetic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0CJEYjlaqQ)
EPISODE 12 - SELLSWORD: Part 3 - The Pits of Null! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heSi4l1O9tk)
EPISODE 13 - The Well of Dreams and Sorrows (https://youtu.be/deWv9GondAc)
EPISODE 14 - Dark Alchemy - Part 1 - Alchemical Monstrosities (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdgW3qZkuXA)
EPISODE 15 - Dark Alchemy Part 2 - Skeleon Run (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxPklAwQqyk)
EPISODE 16 - Dark Alchemy Part 3 - The Spreading Flames (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DssbibUQsh8)
EPISODE 17 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS - Part 1- The Moving Maze (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG8Pro51pPQ)
EPISODE 18 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: Part 2 - 'The Rats in the Walls' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxmE1kVDss)
EPISODE 19 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: Part 3 'The Breeding Pit' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwoVpFkK0ZE)
EPISODE 20 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: Part 4 - 'Mating Season' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgWzc14xM90)
EPISODE 21 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: PART 5 - 'Here Comes the Flood' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTZ9_Z8iRGU)
THE 2017 CAMPAIGN
EPISODE 22 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 1A - 'Secrets Unearthed' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7sQNQwjyNI)
EPISODE 23 - FORGOTTEN PACTS: 1b "Time Rot' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHLp_wYcsVU)
EPISODE 24 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 1C - 'The Coming of Ambronnax' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oljz6TJRgq8)
EPISODE 25 - HUNT THE GOLEM: Part 1 - 'The Attack Site' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVI3JGXnS1Q)
EPISODE 26 - HUNT THE GOLEM: Part 2 - 'Field Research' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq0bgbDnvRk)
EPISODE 27 - HUNT THE GOLEM: Part 3 - 'The House of the Golem' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g15cui3hWeY)
EPISODE 28 - The Ascension to Power - 'The Mausoleum' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y1st55jYcs)
EPISODE 29 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 2A - 'Enemies without Number' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuzauEtLNw8)
EPISODE 30 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 2B - 'Mortal Shells' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unsAaXNaQXQ)
EP 31 - FROSTGRAVE: ULTERIOR MOTIVES (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jzNZiczhWY&t=1790s)
*NEW!*
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Keep up the good work Ash!
I can't wait to watch the second video. Also I f**ken love the terrains you made for Frostgrave. What percentage of it is scratchbuilt? Also It would be cool if you would do a video on how you built them (I know there's tons of them out there but I'm curious to get your insight when it comes to building terrains).
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Gorgeous terrain. Great videos. Look forward to seeing more.
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Thanks guys!
I'll be honest Adam, I cheated a ton with Aquarium terrain and GW kits. For the most part it's all just pre-fabricated terrain that I bodged onto MDF, used Spackle to fill in gaps and bark to make rocks... then painted it with a combination of airbrushing and drybrushing! I think 80% of it was done in one day. lol
It was a big build project to get it (and all the models) ready for video. I'm currently knee-deep in Thaw of the Lich Lord for a second series (which the guys from Gaming with the Cooler and Epic Duck Studios will be joining me in doing!).
Hope you guys enjoy it. Lots more to come! Make sure you check out Owen's series (Cold North) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwGj6pEvU44) as well.
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Very nice. Always looking forward to yours or Owen's Frostgrave and Mordheim videos.
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Thanks Ogrob! :) I'm trying to get to Otherworld Skirmish as well next year. I just bought the PDF and it looks quite nice!
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Really enjoyable videos with sweet terrain. I wouldn't have thought I'd be watching battle reports but your delivery and the awesome niche games have hooked me. Otherworlds eh? Mixed emotions. I'm looking forward to your presentation but those beautiful models; Use plastic army man proxies sniper ;D!
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Some really enjoyable videos you're putting out Ash. I subscribed a while back.
Love the table layout. That big stair block combined with the aquarium bridges is one of my favorite features.
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Couldn't Owen have tried to summon things with his apprentice too?
e.g. when he failed to cast zombie before the game, he only made one attempt but both the mage and apprentice are "spell casters" right? (Though limited to only one per warband)
Same with animal companion and animate construct, possibly getting 2 bears and 2 constructs, one for each spell caster.
Please correct me if i'm wrong.
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He definitely could have Maxxev, but forgot to. lol That said, without empowerment and -2 to Cast it does get harder.
Glad you guys are enjoying it. :) I'm currently working on the second set of scenario models (I swear this game needs more models in scenario than in your warband!) for the November series. So far people seem to be reallye enjoying it so I'll more likely than not do another 4 game series for next month. :)
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He definitely could have Maxxev, but forgot to. lol That said, without empowerment and -2 to Cast it does get harder.
Glad you guys are enjoying it. :) I'm currently working on the second set of scenario models (I swear this game needs more models in scenario than in your warband!) for the November series. So far people seem to be reallye enjoying it so I'll more likely than not do another 4 game series for next month. :)
No kidding on the scenario models. Hope you keep these going. I like your format.
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We're really enjoying the rulebook scenarios. Thaw is next!
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Prepping for Thaw of the Liche Lord - Here are my Frostheim Death Cultists and Evil Mage! :)
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Ash, are those cultists just on 32mm bases? The ones you've been using in the videos had me thinking you were using Wild West Exodus bases, but maybe it was just the way the cobblestones sat on the base
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Loving your video-blog, Ash! Enjoying your batreps already since the old WHF times and the Frostgrave stuff is definitly not an exception :)
Between, have you considered trying Kings of War? Great game for fans of big fantasy battles.
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I really enjoy watching the YouTube vids. very entertaining...
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@Rusty - My Frostgrave warbands are on 30mm custom bases I made with textured card. You can see pics on my FB page of how I did it.
@Paboook - There's a Mantic rep talking to me about that right now. I'll give anything a go. If i do though, I wouldn't want to just do it with what we have lying around, I'd like to show it with proper models and whatnot and that would take a bit to put together. :)
@Julius1880 Thanks so much!
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I really like your videos since I first saw your Infinity batreps at MWG but I'm really happy, that you do Frostgrave!
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These videos are some of the best presented, high quality batreps I've seen, well done.
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I've said this elsewhere but for anyone remotely interested in getting involved with Frostgrave but feel like you can't devote the money or time then DO NOT watch these videos because they're bloody brilliant and you'll feel like spraying your entire terrain collection with white paint 👹
Amazing job on the terrain and minis but the production values are second to none. Ash and pal have great personalities for this too (I've made vids for ww2 and I know how difficult the whole thing can be. My own criticism (boo boo hiss hiss 👹) would be a second or too longer when the die are rolled with the camera slightly closer 😳. When watching I was trying to follow things and struggled at times (I'm slow ok 😀🐌) But these are great
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Thanks Gents! :) More on Tuesday and we're hard at work getting ready for Thaw of the Liche Lord in November. :)
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Gotta convince the eife to go on vacation to Niagata Falls...then letting me play some games against you and the guys! I can't believe I live 5 hours away, could just about make it a day trip too.
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I'd like to see some close ups of your warband minis that you've used (including the enemy warbands). Have you posted any photos somewhere?
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Loving the videos Ash, think yours is the standard all bat reps are held against right now, loving the Frostgrave vids, Infinity & AoS.
Keep it up fella.
P.s. It's because of your vids I bought a load of Otherworld minis, best models I've seen yet.
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Thanks so much gents!
@Dez - Love to have you! Just let me know when and we'll throw dice! :D
@Panda - I've got some shots on my Facebook page, I've dug at least one up and attached it. :)
@ Morray - I've had a BLAST painting those models. They've got a real 90's charm I can't really explain but I just love them! I think Red-Box is my next company to dive into.
Anyway; new Episode today! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkM4eoMKAI4)
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Cool!
As others claim their favourite batreps on your Youtube channel, I need to mentione your Lotr/Hobbit series :)
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@Paboook - I'm really enjoying dusting off my Dwarfs. I think The Hobbit SBG version of the rules is one of THE BEST rulesets GW has produced in the last twenty years. Really playable, great scenarios and wonderfully open force construction. Hundreds of beautiful Perry sculpts to go along with it helps too. :)
I just stripped my poor Isengard army after five years in a ziplock bag (Seriously, I felt bad... but I needed the carrying case for other things!) so I can get my Evil on. :)
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And by request here's a close-up of Hrothgar and some of his friends. :)
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My own criticism (boo boo hiss hiss 👹) would be a second or too longer when the die are rolled with the camera slightly closer
i've seen some other reports where there is a camera setup to do picture in picture for the dice tray, seemed like a good idea to me, but maybe that might be too small for D20.
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Thank you for the close up shots...they look great ;D
I've no background in Fantasy gaming and I've seen those wonderful bases your using! I'm wondering are the cobblestone effect just painted like that or is it modelled as a part of the base itself? Where can I get my dirty paws on these delicious items
Thanks again
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@Maxxev - I've done that before (for others). I'll be honest, unless it's for a fixed-cam game, I find it ends up being more distracting than useful. You have to make the box so small so it isn't taking up too much of the screen that the pips end up being the same size regardless.
@ Grey Panda - They're home made. Just a 1" craft punch, 30mm beveled edge bases and a bead of Polystyrene cement to seal the edges of the textured plasticard.
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Ahh...I've admired them many times and I had no idea if they were sold like that or what. I really think they stand out (unintended pun) especially with the snow applied. Thanks for sharing Ash. :)
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Those bases look great. Thanks for sharing
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No sweat fellas; super easy to make. My only problem now is I'm perpetually running out of card!
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Is the card readily available? Michael's or online? I'm very tempted to redo my collection but not if its a pain to acquire the card.
BTW the latest vid is up to the usual brilliant standards!
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Any model train supplier will carry it. You want cobblestone or random stone 1mm textured card. Plastruct is usually the manufacturer. Michaels won't carry it but you're sure to find it at a high-end train store or anywhere that carries architectural modelling supplies. :)
EDIT: Micromark has you covered for all kinds of sheets.
http://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.aspx?deptIdFilter=0&searchPhrase=plastic+sheet
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Brilliant! In that case I know of a railway model place in Edmonton that will surely have it! Many thanks
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No sweat! Michaels will sell you the 1" craft punch. It's in their scrapbooking section. I use that for 30mm bases. I use a 3/4" punch for 25mm bases.
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Thanks for sharing how you did the bases, it's given me all sorts of ideas! I've got to agree with the other posters, these are some of the best battle report videos I've seen, they're great fun. I ended up watching all the Mordheim ones, and I don't even play Mordheim!
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Glad you're enjoying them Rich! More every week. :)
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Here's to hoping that Frostgrave videos never stop!
Also, has anyone tried the 1" punched card in a round lipped Malifaux style base? Does it fit well?
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Here's to hoping that Frostgrave videos never stop!
Also, has anyone tried the 1" punched card in a round lipped Malifaux style base? Does it fit well?
This is the reason I bought mine a good few years ago, to do custom Warmachine bases. However, you will need a slightly smaller punch - 23mm or such - if you want it to fit in the lip and not over it. This is because the base is 30mm diameter on the bottom, but the bevels reduce this by 3-4mm all round (so top diameter = 30mm-(4mm x2) = 22mm).
Incidentally, the common 25mm "slotta base" also has a 22-23mm diameter top as well, because despite being smaller overall, the bevel is a much steeper gradient.
Example 22mm punch here (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/166584948/19mm-22mm-25mm-large-size-paper-punchers?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=22mm%20circle%20punch&ref=sr_gallery_4). :)
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Gilbear's got it! :) Those are perfect.
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Nice one Ash :) . It's sounds like I need to get one of those punches. I have a compass blade that does the job but it's such a hassle with the dull blade (Micheal's doesn't stock replacements for the product :'() that I've never had a problem with running out of cobbled styrene. The compass blade's diameter can be adjusted to cut stock for any size base so it still has some utility in spite of it's limitations.
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I keep a variety of punches around for making tokens, bases, whatnot. Say what you will about Martha Stewart, her scrapbooking section can be raided to good effect. ;)
Didn't post these here yet, but here's some bits and pieces for our upcoming series on Thaw of the Lich Lord! :D No Spoilers! BRING OUT YER DEAD!
Using some classic Mordheim miniatures as Cultists and an Evil Wizard. :)
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Those look great. I love how you can just about use anything for frostgrave. I've got a collection of wolsung, northstar, gw and darklands miniatures for my warband.
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Hey Ash, you mentioned using "Aquarium Terrain" -- how has that worked out for you? Are you referring to the arch bridge pieces? I'm trying to guess which pieces they are :)
I've been on the lookout for some "ready made" wood walkway type terrain too because I don't have the time these days to crank out terrain anymore. Did you hand make yours (or was that a homebrew worlds creation?)
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Hey Ash, you mentioned using "Aquarium Terrain" -- how has that worked out for you? Are you referring to the arch bridge pieces? I'm trying to guess which pieces they are :)
I've been on the lookout for some "ready made" wood walkway type terrain too because I don't have the time these days to crank out terrain anymore. Did you hand make yours (or was that a homebrew worlds creation?)
I'd really like to know where you got the arched bridges as well. Can you post a link to the site where you got them? Can't seem to find any that are like those ones. :)
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Ash,
Yet another comment here on how great your terrain looks.
I'll second the request asking where you got your bridges.
As well, if you did a thread on how you constructed your base table - the combo of snow with bare rock, I would love to see how you did it.
Very well done.
- GC
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Ash,
Yet another comment here on how great your terrain looks.
I'll second the request asking where you got your bridges.
As well, if you did a thread on how you constructed your base table - the combo of snow with bare rock, I would love to see how you did it.
Very well done.
- GC
The base is a plastic(?) battle mat. Not sure if it's Cigar box or another company. Perhaps someone else can suggest the company or give a link?
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The base is a plastic(?) battle mat. Not sure if it's Cigar box or another company. Perhaps someone else can suggest the company or give a link?
Yes, if this is a commercial mat it would be great to know the source.
GC
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The mat is the Alpine 4x4' Mat from Frontline Gaming.
The Viaducts are aquarium terrain from the pet shop. :D
New Episode posted today! My alternate Wizard, Telebrand the Enchanter, takes on a Necromancer in Genie in a Bottle! :D
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@Maxxev - I've done that before (for others). I'll be honest, unless it's for a fixed-cam game, I find it ends up being more distracting than useful. You have to make the box so small so it isn't taking up too much of the screen that the pips end up being the same size regardless.
@ Grey Panda - They're home made. Just a 1" craft punch, 30mm beveled edge bases and a bead of Polystyrene cement to seal the edges of the textured plasticard.
What company makes those minis? (and your Wizard Hrothgar) Thanks! Very characterful figures.
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Ash, let's cut the @#$ here; just tell us where you got your dice box, dice, minis, the bases on your minis, what pet store you frequent, what kind of pets do you have, what's your favourite restaurant, that t-shirt you wore in the second video, favourite band....
Imitation is the highest form of flattery...feel flattered ;)
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Ash, let's cut the @#$ here; just tell us where you got your dice box, dice, minis, the bases on your minis, what pet store you frequent, what kind of pets do you have, what's your favourite restaurant, that t-shirt you wore in the second video, favourite band....
Imitation is the highest form of flattery...feel flattered ;)
+1 :D
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The mat is the Alpine 4x4' Mat from Frontline Gaming.
The Viaducts are aquarium terrain from the pet shop. :D
New Episode posted today! My alternate Wizard, Telebrand the Enchanter, takes on a Necromancer in Genie in a Bottle! :D
Damn.I can't find those aquaduct/bridges anywhere. They're a great size as well.
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HAHAHAHAHA
Well I know PetSmart had the viaducts online... one sec...
http://www.petsmart.com/fish/ornaments/top-fin-three-arch-stone-bridge-aquarium-ornament-zid36-17466/cat-36-catid-300071?var_id=36-17466&_t=pfm%3Dcategory
There you go. $20. :)
LOTS of cool stuff available that way. :)
My Wizards are Reaper and Otherworld minis for the most part. I think Telebrand is a Pathfinder fig. Hrothgar is just a standard reaper fig.
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Ok, thanks. I saw another player use that wizard min and thought he was neat. I'll have to see if I can find Hrothgar at reaper.
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For those missing Frostgrave on my channel this week, both Owen and Mike have new battle Reports up for Cold North (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Itwwxq36jY)and Magic Murder Mice! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB-hifqqH8Y):D
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Thaw of the Lich Lord Episodes 1, 2 and 3 as we play through the new book! :)
EPISODE 1 - TOTAL ECLIPSE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU1eEGf4t3w)
EPISODE 2 - BATTLE ON THE RIVER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5SajzLT8t0)
EPISODE 3 - LOOT THE CART (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5SajzLT8t0)
More next week!
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Thaw of the Lich Lord Episodes 4, 5 and 6 are up today!
EPISODE 4 - STORM OF UNDEATH (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSeFQTpKiEc)
EPISODE 5 - RUN OF THE RANGIFER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTqafeakiOg)
EPISODE 6 - THE HOUSE AT LONGREACH (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf9MEKQCias)
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Really enjoying these. You made me buy Lich Lord :p
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And here's the Conclusion to Thaw of the Lich Lord as well as a bonus round game with Telebrand the Enchanter out today...
EPISODE 07 - THE LAIR OF THE GHOUL KING (https://youtu.be/jbg5dn_hFDI)
EPISODE 08 - THE DARK CAULDRON (https://youtu.be/sKwl5B05AwA)
EPISODE 09 - THE BONE WHEEL (https://youtu.be/eg1O2LLo0G4)
THE FINAL BATTLE
PART 1 (https://youtu.be/Z1ukyWdRhLk)
PART 2 (https://youtu.be/Px3NVTPh8tY)
PART 3 (https://youtu.be/n3N7V045-7U)
2015 BONUS GAME - ENCHANTER VS. CHRONOMANCER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XoMGhiQaA0)
And that's it! 2015 we had a ton of fun with Frostgrave. We will be retiring our current Wizards at this stage so we can start new ones for the SellSwords expansion as well as for our adventures in the Breeding Pits!
Lots more to come in 2016! :D
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as your battle reports were my main inspiration for starting up frost grave i look forward to more in the new year, the sellsword expansion sounds fun
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The series was excellent. Looking forward to seeing new content in 2016 :-)
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Thanks gents. Excited for SellSwords to come out as it gives me the excuse to paint a whole new set of models! :D
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An absolutely epic series of videos guys - bravo to all involved!
It's great to see these scenarios played, with lots of great ideas for alternative figures and scenery (using a tree for the bone wheel etc.)
Top notch gents!
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New Year New Wizard!
Melchior Black, the Witch Hunter, leads his daughter Stasia and sellsword-captain brother Oberon into the ruins of the Frozen City on a mission to prevent its secrets falling into the wrong hands.
Weeks ahead of them, Professor Vitale and his wayward students from the College of Magic have already been dabbling in things best left untouched. The Stars are Wrong as the two warbands encounter themselves amidst the ruins.
EPISODE 10 - SELLSWORD: Part 1 - The Stars are Wrong! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iKuMER2n8)
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Awesome videos Ash. I really enjoy watching them and also stealing your ideas for my board ;)
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Another fun batrep and good looking board.
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Thanks guys! :) Really enjoying Sellsword, it adds a lot to the game! :D
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I've recently started watching your frostgrave series - which I am greatly enjoying. Especially the latest installment was good. I really like the narrative you guys inject into the game (though I mourn the passing of Terror II)
Do you have a place where you showcase the warband with pictures: theres some of the miniatures I'd like a closer look at.
Good stuff! Looking forward to more
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Nice video! Good to see you enjoying Frostgrave, I've just started with it :)
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I've recently started watching your frostgrave series - which I am greatly enjoying. Especially the latest installment was good. I really like the narrative you guys inject into the game (though I mourn the passing of Terror II)
Do you have a place where you showcase the warband with pictures: theres some of the miniatures I'd like a closer look at.
Good stuff! Looking forward to more
My Facebook page has all my miniature photos on it for the most part. Here's a few I stole off it to keep you from having to dig. :)
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EPISODE 11 - SELLSWORD: Part 2 - A Force Magnetic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0CJEYjlaqQ)
Melchior Black returns to hunt Professor Vitale and his wayward students through the ruins of the Frozen City in Sellsword: Mission 2!
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EPISODE 12 - SELLSWORD: THE PITS OF NULL (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heSi4l1O9tk)
Last game in the Sellsword trilogy: Melchior Black and Professor Vitale race to discover the secret of the Book of Null!
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Loving your batreps, particularly when you play with such nice and easy-going opponent. Looking forward to seeing how you deal with the granite golem :)
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EPISODE 13 - The Well of Dreams and Sorrows! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deWv9GondAc)
Mike brings his Dwarven Enchanter to face Melchior Black the Thaumaturge and his warband!
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Looks like fun was had, thinking I need some of those flashing d20s in my life :)
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They add a little pizzazz to a critical death that I didn't know was missing from my life. :)
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EPISODE 14 - Dark Alchemy - Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdgW3qZkuXA)
I start a new three-game Frostgrave series on Dark Alchemy, the potions and solo-play expansion for Frostgrave that adds an adventure series taking your Warband through the dark underbelly of an ancient Alchemical Factory as it collapses around you!
This expansion is perfect for learning the game if you've never played, or for Campaign Organizers to give a 'leg up' to warbands jumping into an existing campaign with some gameplay experience and treasure hunting against NPCs before they dive in against other wizards.
Part 2 in two weeks!
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Neat! It's great to see these scenarios played out - gives me plenty of inspiration for when I get around to playing them :)
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Ah, there's an idea - hadn't gotten the expansion yet, but something for later entrants to a campaign to catch up a bit sounds interesting, may well have a look at incorporating that. If they're new to the game entirely, giving advice is also a bit easier if you don't actually play against them. Will keep a close eye on the vids to see how much experience and loot you gain throughout. Good stuff as always!
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Ah, there's an idea - hadn't gotten the expansion yet, but something for later entrants to a campaign to catch up a bit sounds interesting, may well have a look at incorporating that. If they're new to the game entirely, giving advice is also a bit easier if you don't actually play against them. Will keep a close eye on the vids to see how much experience and loot you gain throughout. Good stuff as always!
If you watch Owen (another CoOp member)'s campaign, he takes his level 0 Wizard through it right from the beginning. I think in the end he's about Level 5 and has a good chunk of coin in the bank to upgrade soldiers once he's able to go shopping for better soldiers. His first episode aired as well and is linked on my channel. :)
I think if I were using this to teach the game I'd simply help out rolling and moving for the monsters on the table (as they're all running off a program it's just mechanical so the other person doesn't feel overwhelmed) and use it to teach the basics and advise strategies to get out. :)
As you're only managing a wizard and 3 Soldiers at any given time, the amount to keep track of is really manageable as well.
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Exactly - a perfect start and with much lower risks than a normal game too. Was glad to see Owen's vid pop up; more data! (And just more stuff to watch, of course.)
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Will you be visiting the Breeding Pits by the way? And if so, with the current band or a new one?
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So when are parts 2 and 3 going to be done already o_o
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Keep up the good work Ash! I just love the frostgrave videos the COOP puts out! Great gaming, great painting and just plain awesome terrain setups!
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Will you be visiting the Breeding Pits by the way? And if so, with the current band or a new one?
We're all starting new bands for The Breeding Pits. What's being pulled together for it is going to be really impressive. :D
So when are parts 2 and 3 going to be done already o_o
New one on Monday after next. Bi-weekly until it's done.
Keep up the good work Ash! I just love the frostgrave videos the COOP puts out! Great gaming, great painting and just plain awesome terrain setups!
Thanks man! I'm lucky to know lots of really talented people. :)
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Just found all your videos. Really loving the whole series.
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Just found all your videos. Really loving the whole series.
Thanks Chris! :) We've had a ton of fun with Frostgrave and I think it comes through.
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We're all starting new bands for The Breeding Pits. What's being pulled together for it is going to be really impressive. :D
Excellent! Wasn't expecting anything less from you guys of course; looking forward to it.
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Next episode of Dark Alchemy is up!
Melchior and the remnants of his warband link up with more survivors as they flee through the factory floor. A triggered mechanism brings strange ancient technologies to life however and the remains of the former workers begin to return to their ancient labour!
EPISODE 15 - Dark Alchemy Part 2 - Skeleon Run (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxPklAwQqyk)
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Watching now. I played through the DA with a friend to catch his wizard up the other day and found them quite enjoyable.
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Watching now. I played through the DA with a friend to catch his wizard up the other day and found them quite enjoyable.
It's a great little mission pack. Perfect for teaching the game too. :)
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Burning skeletons..where..well.. on fire I guess! lol (Sorry, couldn't resist). Lovely game!
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Burning skeletons..where..well.. on fire I guess! lol (Sorry, couldn't resist). Lovely game!
It certainly seemed so! :D
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Awesome videos! Just watched the last two, because me and my mate will be doing DA next Friday. You've got me stoked for it!! 8)
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Awesome videos! Just watched the last two, because me and my mate will be doing DA next Friday. You've got me stoked for it!! 8)
I'm going to start recording Into the Breeding Pits this week. Really excited for it! :D
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The Dark Alchemy trilogy wraps up with Part III - The Spreading Flames!
Will Melchior and Co. escape the Alchemical Factory as the fires rage out of control?
EPISODE 16 - Dark Alchemy Part 3 - The Spreading Flames (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DssbibUQsh8)
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Awesome report. Cool idea for the fireflingers, they work well. I'm still thinking about some cool, quick conversions, but no ideas yet.
We played the first two Dark Alchemy scenarios last Friday, what a blast!
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Awesome report. Cool idea for the fireflingers, they work well. I'm still thinking about some cool, quick conversions, but no ideas yet.
We played the first two Dark Alchemy scenarios last Friday, what a blast!
It's just fantastic as a mini-campaign. I struggled with what to make, so I went with 'Adorable and easy to do'. :) I also considered Fire Gamin from Malifaux as an easy and ready to use fix.
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awesome...keep the reports coming ash!!!
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awesome...keep the reports coming ash!!!
Already diving into The Breeding Pits. :)
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I can't wait to see your breeding pits reports.
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These would be good for the fire spitters. https://shop.dwarvenforge.com/collections/figurines/products/devil-figure-set
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These would be good for the fire spitters. https://shop.dwarvenforge.com/collections/figurines/products/devil-figure-set
And they're ADORABLE! :D
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EPISODE 17 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS - Part 1- The Moving Maze (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG8Pro51pPQ)
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Neat!
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Neat!
Thanks JP! :)
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awesome as usual...looked like a lot of fun. (if you were not the barbarian or Templar that is...ow.) ;)
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Or that poor hound! LOL
Yeah, first turn I was like... I see how this is going to be..
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I like to only use the dbl damage rule on a crit vs uncontrolled monsters. It's bad enough that the opponent auto hits and does max damage. This also allows a well armored or very tough soldier to survive a 20 but usually only just bearly. I am a big fan of all your Frostgrave battle reports and am looking forward to seeing more.
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Same here. I really enjoy the videos. I know there are a ton of games out there. I just wish that this one got a weekly rotation from your channel.
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Same here. I really enjoy the videos. I know there are a ton of games out there. I just wish that this one got a weekly rotation from your channel.
Well it will get bi-weekly for the next little while! :)
Thanks guys!
We try to play with 'all the rules' as they are in the book. I actually like Critical hits as they make even the most uninspiring, outnumbered scrub able to occasionally do something truly heroic.
The cost of course, is occasionally a goblin archer just murders two of your warband in the first turn. ;)
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That was pretty brutal.
I put on an introductory game at my local club a while back - first shooting roll my opponent made.... nat 20 :o
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That was pretty brutal.
I put on an introductory game at my local club a while back - first shooting roll my opponent made.... nat 20 :o
They are my bane! :D
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That was pretty brutal.
I put on an introductory game at my local club a while back - first shooting roll my opponent made.... nat 20 :o
That's why we've never adopted the optional critical hits or wounded rules - makes the game play much smoother without any crazy swings in fortune! You still get one hit kills but it's rarer.
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We play wounded but no crits. 20s seem to one-shot most of anything anyway, especially when paired with the Elemental Hammer'd Marksmen one opponent favors (*shudder*).
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I hope your opponent is casting elemental hammer on the arrows/bolts, as the weapon itself doesnt do any damage ;)
Roger
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That's why we've never adopted the optional critical hits or wounded rules - makes the game play much smoother without any crazy swings in fortune! You still get one hit kills but it's rarer.
Don't get me wrong, I love the crit hit rule, just not when it applies to me! :D
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EPISODE 18 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: PART 2 - 'The Rats in the Walls' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxmE1kVDss)
Roysephus returns with his hardy warband of Dwarfs to face Georg-Mikal as the red-eyed menace closes in all around them in 'The Rats in the Walls'. :)
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Excellent video, as always. The LOS/Measuring debates feel all too familiar.
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ratssssssssssssssssssss. splendid. lol
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Another great Frostgrave video. These are the only battle reports that I find myself watching these days.
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Yup, nice work as usual!
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Thanks guys! Really enjoying the Dungeoneering! :D
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Roysephus and Georg Oskar clash again, in 'The Breeding Pits'!
EPISODE 19 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: Part 3 'The Breeding Pit' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwoVpFkK0ZE)
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dwarves in the pit...ha!!! :D
awesome.
keep the vids goin bro!!!
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dwarves in the pit...ha!!! :D
awesome.
keep the vids goin bro!!!
I'll keep making them if you keep watching them. :)
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Another great Frostgrave video. Keep them coming.
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Those poor dwarves!
Great stuff as usual :D
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Those poor dwarves!
Great stuff as usual :D
That Giant Wyrm was not screwing around. lol
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Awesome video. Those monsters were brutal! And love how many were on the table.
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Pardon me if you have been asked a million times already, where did the dungeon walls come from?
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Pardon me if you have been asked a million times already, where did the dungeon walls come from?
The lovely modular dungeon walls are by Austin at Death Ray Designs! :)
http://deathraydesigns.com/product-category/d3/
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EPISODE 20 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS:PART 4 - 'Mating Season' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgWzc14xM90)
As before, this great Dungeon terrain is a combination of the D3 Dungeon set by DEATHRAY DESIGNS (http://deathraydesigns.com/product-category/d3/) and the UrbanMatz cobblestone gaming mat (http://www.urbanmatz.com/p/199/cobblestone-battlefield-2-3x3)
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Great stuff as always - that invisibility spell went off in the nick of time!
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Another great video. Keep them coming.
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Great stuff as always - that invisibility spell went off in the nick of time!
It sure did! It was turning into Gnoll Country for Old Men over there. :)
Another great video. Keep them coming.
Can-do! One more mission left in Breeding Pits and we start working on Pacts! :D
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awesome video as usual...heard something about a flood? to wash where the mating took place I assume...lol
great job!!! 8)
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awesome video as usual...heard something about a flood? to wash where the mating took place I assume...lol
great job!!! 8)
We just recorded 'Here Comes the Flood' last night to round off all five missions from Breeding Pits. Now it's time to prep stuff for Forgotten Pacts! :D
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While you wait for Forgotten Pacts, have you considered playing the Hunt for the Golem mini campaign, Standing in the Eye or the Troll Hunt?
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How many times are you going to be saying bar-ber-ian while playing Forgotten Pacts I wonder?
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While you wait for Forgotten Pacts, have you considered playing the Hunt for the Golem mini campaign, Standing in the Eye or the Troll Hunt?
We actually ran Hunt the Golem as a Campaign Weekend which is why I haven't been back to it. It's great fun and I'm sure I will get to it. :)
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How many times are you going to be saying bar-ber-ian while playing Forgotten Pacts I wonder?
I believe it's pronounced Barb-Ah-Ree-Ahn. :D
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mmmm donuts...barbarian crème. ;D
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Thanks to your youtube channel I discovered Frostgrave!
I'm buying all the stuff now, can't wait to get started on my own Frostgrave adventures!
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Great videos
Very inspirational. Your boards look fantastic.
Cheers
BF
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Thanks to your youtube channel I discovered Frostgrave!
I'm buying all the stuff now, can't wait to get started on my own Frostgrave adventures!
Thanks to your youtube channel I discovered Frostgrave!
I'm buying all the stuff now, can't wait to get started on my own Frostgrave adventures!
Thanks guys! Really looking forward to starting the next series for Forgotten Pacts. :)
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EPISODE 21 - INTO THE BREEDING PITS: PART 5 - 'Here Comes the Flood' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTZ9_Z8iRGU)
Georg-Oskar faces a newly minted Thaumaturge as the ruined Breeding Pits crumble and flood around them!
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Nice (and necessary) use of the transpose spell early on :D That flood really mixed things up!
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very cool. yet another great vid. :D
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very cool. yet another great vid. :D
Nice (and necessary) use of the transpose spell early on :D That flood really mixed things up!
Thanks Gents. :) Starting to film Forgotten Pacts this weekend.
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:) lookin foreward to it!!!
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Absolutely weird fights in that game with you losing most combats. But fun to watch as always. And why have you guys chosen to keep that house rule of picking up treasure within 1" :)
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Very cool! I'm looking forward to playing them myself.
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We've worked through the first two Acts (1abc and 2abc) of Pacts. It's a fantastic supplement. Should start coming out in January!
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We've worked through the first two Acts (1abc and 2abc) of Pacts. It's a fantastic supplement. Should start coming out in January!
Can't wait to see these.
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Can't wait to see these.
January 9th the first episode airs. :)
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Have to get the locals tuning in. A 9th Jan airing places the proposed Halifax start just 2 weeks from there. Should be crunch time for people to get the final fixes on their war bands. If I stick to plan I should have stuff ready have a little time to provide some painted proxies where they might be needed.
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Have to get the locals tuning in. A 9th Jan airing places the proposed Halifax start just 2 weeks from there. Should be crunch time for people to get the final fixes on their war bands. If I stick to plan I should have stuff ready have a little time to provide some painted proxies where they might be needed.
My recommendation Arch is to streamline any monsters not required by scenario to a friendly D6 roll. This is what I've done for the events I've run.
Each of you brings your three favourite wandering monsters. Place them in a row. If a monster appears roll a D6 to see which one it is.
This lets you theme your games to the scenario (what monsters would likely be around?) and also keep the tax off of one person on getting everything ready. :)
Also, break the scenarios down to like 2-3 per player and make each person in the campaign responsible for just collecting the bits and pieces for those.
Defintely took the pressure off of me for Lich Lord when we did it. :D
A
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Forgotten Pacts kicks off with Mission 1A as I battle out the first narrative with Jacob from Must Contain Minis!
EPISODE 22 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 1A - 'Secrets Unearthed' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7sQNQwjyNI)
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Forgotten Pacts, yay! Especially looking forward to the third instalment of the series; my playthrough of the scenario with the big demon was one of the most chaotic and tense (and indeed fun) games of Frostgrave we've had so far.
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Forgotten Pacts, yay! Especially looking forward to the third instalment of the series; my playthrough of the scenario with the big demon was one of the most chaotic and tense (and indeed fun) games of Frostgrave we've had so far.
Each of the story arcs has been a blast so far. We've filmed all but the last two solo scenarios, so lots more to come. :)
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It was a great video as always Ash.
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Ouch...that was a painful game, but fun to watch!
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The dice gods were not kind to you my friend, a feeling I know all too well! Great game though - looking forward to Act 2 :)
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:o .
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I sometimes think Joe should have made the sub-title for Frostgrave; "The D20 Giveth.... and the D20 Taketh Away" :)
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It's not my fault. You should have rolled better. Fundamentals, people!
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It's not my fault. You should have rolled better. Fundamentals, people!
All this time I've been doing it wrong! :D
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EPISODE 23 - FORGOTTEN PACTS: 1b "Time Rot' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHLp_wYcsVU)
Georg-Oskar and his other warband members continue their search for the Amulet of Constancy against the Nameless Necromancer!
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Nice one Ash - another great game! I keep meaning to ask, but where do you get your wound counters from?
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http://www.litko.net/products/AoS%3A-Wound-Dials,-%231%252d15-(2).html
(horribly expensive here in Europe due to customs :( )
Will watch this one tonight!
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Ah, cheers matey! (Will have to look for a UK alternative)
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Muse on Minis makes some similar ones as well. Not sure if that helps!
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Still wrong side of the pond for me, but thanks :D
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Still wrong side of the pond for me, but thanks :D
Don't say I've never done anything for you. ;)
http://www.counterattackbases.co.uk/wound-tracker
http://www.firestormgames.co.uk/damage-tracker-nature-dials-6
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See that's why I love the wargaming community - thanks!
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Just watched the video and it was great as always but dang man your warband is getting tore up in this campaign...
I do want to point out though that you can move through members of your own warband. It does state in the rulebook on page 32 in the last paragraph. Unless of course you guys play differently in which case never mind...
But nonetheless great video as always and can't wait to see the next one.
Weez
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See that's why I love the wargaming community - thanks!
Any time. :D
Just watched the video and it was great as always but dang man your warband is getting tore up in this campaign...
I do want to point out though that you can move through members of your own warband. It does state in the rulebook on page 32 in the last paragraph. Unless of course you guys play differently in which case never mind...
But nonetheless great video as always and can't wait to see the next one.
Weez
To be fair; I don't think I've played a warband game where I've had the dominant warband... ever. :D
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Another fun and exciting scenario. I wish I got to play Frostgrave as much as I would like to. I get in maybe one game a month. I just can't seem to grow the game in my area. The guys who do play it are always busy playing role playing games when I have time to play some Frostgrave.
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Well, if your spellcasters are going to make a habit of teleporting in front of their warband...
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But with that Fight score getting mauled by a zombie is...rough...
Then again, the swingyness is what makes the game so much fun. One minute you're doing fine and then some freak rolls and BAM! the tables have turned.
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Well, if your spellcasters are going to make a habit of teleporting in front of their warband...
A good Wizard never thinks about why he does anything Rabbit... :D
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Wrapping up the first Act of Forgotten Pacts!
EPISODE 24 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 1C - 'The Coming of Ambronnax' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oljz6TJRgq8)
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Nice to see you catching a break for a change ;)
Great stuff as always.
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Nice report - thanks!
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Nice to see you catching a break for a change ;)
Great stuff as always.
RIGHT!? :D I mean I guess I was due! lol
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Another great Frostgrave report. Keep them coming.
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I so can't wait to see the last few of these. I am in CFS Alert and we have very limited internet so no streaming. :'(
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Great report. Nice balance you with you on the treasures and his captain doing the cool thing in the end. More!
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:) sweet.
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I so can't wait to see the last few of these. I am in CFS Alert and we have very limited internet so no streaming. :'(
Thanks for your service! I hope you enjoy them when you're back. :)
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From the new Frostgrave Folio: a Three Player campaign for Hunt the Golem!
EPISODE 25 - HUNT THE GOLEM: Part 1 - 'The Attack Site' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVI3JGXnS1Q)*NEW!*
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Fun as always! I'm hopefully playing this scenario on Friday. If it's as crazy as your game it'll be a blast!
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Another great batrep. I enjoy seeing a three warband battle.
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Another great batrep. I enjoy seeing a three warband battle.
Thanks man! It certainly adds another dimension to the games and the core rules accommodate it really smoothly!
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Great company + Great figures + Great terrain = 1 happy viewer! It's so clear all of you are enjoying yourself. Awesome to watch, keep up the good work!
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Great company + Great figures + Great terrain = 1 happy viewer! It's so clear all of you are enjoying yourself. Awesome to watch, keep up the good work!
Thanks man! Ben has made a few pieces for my videos in the past but it was a real treat to play on Phil's entire table of terrain he'd made. :D
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Benoit, Phil and I play through the next installment of 'Hunt the Golem', included in the Frostgrave Folio.
The Golem must be observed to be understood in 'Field Research'!
EPISODE 26 - HUNT THE GOLEM: Part 2 - 'Field Research' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq0bgbDnvRk)*NEW!*
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:o badminton...nice. lol...awesome ash...keep em goin!!! :)
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Man you wanna call that game the Golem Express - he was whizzing around all over the table!
Great stuff as always sir, and you get to play the third game in the campaign - we ended up killing the Golem in game 2! (though at least our XP-less wizards survived ;) )
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Man you wanna call that game the Golem Express - he was whizzing around all over the table!
Great stuff as always sir, and you get to play the third game in the campaign - we ended up killing the Golem in game 2! (though at least our XP-less wizards survived ;) )
Well technically THEIR wizards will get to do it... ;)
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EPISODE 27 - HUNT THE GOLEM: Part 3 - 'The House of the Golem' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g15cui3hWeY)
The Hunt for the Golem concludes with 'The House of the Golem' as Benoit, Phil and I conclude this series from the Frostgrave Folio.
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8) very cool. cant wait till the next video.
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Another enjoyable watch! You guys really went toe-to-toe - the golem could have just sat back and watched you fight each other :D
Great terrain too - love the marble on the arch and leaning pillar - kudos!
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Thanks Gents! Phil and Benoit brought that table in as they'd never had the chance to play on it! Hunt the Golem was their first excursions into Frostgrave.
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EPISODE 28 - The Ascension to Power - 'The Mausoleum' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y1st55jYcs)
New Episode as we go back to the classics for a game of 'The Mausoleum'!
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:o ow. great vid...keep it goin!!!
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:o ow. great vid...keep it goin!!!
That D20 tho...
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What a way to start a game - two 20s! Great stuff as always gents.
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The Barbarians descend on our Wizards in 'Enemies without Number!'
EPISODE 29 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 2A - 'Enemies without Number' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuzauEtLNw8)
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Watching now. Really looking forward to playing this scenario myself :D
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Cool!
Thanks, as always, for the report.
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Wow, that was a serious meat-fest! Great stuff guys!
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:o holy exp !!! awesome game!!!
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This one was a bit nuts. :D
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Forgotten Pacts 2B!
EPISODE 30 - FORGOTTEN PACTS 2B - 'Mortal Shells' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unsAaXNaQXQ) *NEW!*
Ancient Standing Stones mark an area of great power in the Barbarian tribal lands. But the strange forces mean that otherworldly beings are also near.
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Yeah! I have something to watch after work
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EP 31 - FROSTGRAVE: ULTERIOR MOTIVES (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jzNZiczhWY&t=1790s)
Ulterior Motives adds a huge number of subplots and extra dimensions to your games of Frostgrave! Jan and I check it out as we play the Silent Tower between his Orc Witch and Georg-Oskar the Illusionist!