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Title: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Tsu on 03 November 2015, 01:42:32 PM
★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!

Hello together,

let´s give this idea a try. We create a discussion thread for one specific unit with a focus for one month. Of course it´s possible to contribute to a certain thread after that month, but it´s nice to have a focus.

This month: Cultists  and Cultleader

Feel free to share

… miniature suggestions for cultists
… pictures of your painted cultists
… your favorite setup and loadouts for cultists in the game
… link reports from the battlefield including cultists
… talk about “Von Unausprechlichen Kulten” in the 2nd edition
… homemade rules or units with a cultist flair

If this catches on, we could go on with another modell for the next month.


Let the summoning begin! Muahahaha!



(http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/magicka.gamepedia.com/thumb/9/93/Cultist_wizard.png/185px-Cultist_wizard.png?version=8d3d63c18e5d335b9f0045844b501d3f)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Uncle Mike on 03 November 2015, 04:59:20 PM
Great idea! And what a place to start! Who doesn't love cultists? No matter if you are forced by the scenario to use them, just looking to fill a couple extra points or if you need some pitiful mooks for sacrifice! Not the best Lurkers but one of the most versatile profiles out there. If you don't love the simple joy of sending despicable hill billies to their doom you are doing it wrong! 
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: styx on 04 November 2015, 03:23:23 AM
Well, the new line of Cultists that Mike has done are amazing, I should be posting pics in a day, just have to get unlazy and snap some shots, but the setup and such is the time I have to find.

I will say one thing....Uncle Mike, I want my suicide cultist back!!!

As for load outs, I am excited to include the chainsaw, battle axe and other goodies like the flamethrower, not to mention the great skill combos of the new animal handler skill! Dog packs? Hell yea! Hawk attacks! Yea! Crazed cultists on horseback? High Ho Silver!
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: wulfgar22 on 04 November 2015, 08:24:02 AM
I have several spare North Star In Her Majesty's Name Servants of Ra Cultists that I shall be using. Will post pics once they are done.
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: WallyTWest on 05 November 2015, 12:06:14 AM
Ok- great topic-

I will pledge to build and paint my cultists in November.
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/WallyTWest/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscvchiiec.jpg) (http://s1176.photobucket.com/user/WallyTWest/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscvchiiec.jpg.html)

My experience with cultists is generally speaking; they are best used for their access to weaponry. Ranged attacks can become a little rare depending on your model collection. Also, having access to the Tommy Gun or Rifle is nice, forcing threshold agents to take cover and slow their advance when working towards obstacles.

Just the threat or presence of a TommyGun does a lot to change the nature of area control.

Added to the Narative Value of having a cult as a villain- great choice!

Mike also has some of the most accessible and reasonably priced Pulp Cultists on market.
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Tsu on 07 November 2015, 02:18:54 PM
I will join you WallyTWest...  count me in on Project "Novembercultists"  8) Fresh pic from the painting table... in progress.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/b7dy1g.jpg)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Mason on 07 November 2015, 03:12:24 PM
I cannot find the actual pictures of all my Cultists assembled, but when I do I shall post it here.

Until then, here are a few pictures of the Cult of the Purple-Headed Worm up to no good somewhere in a quiet village deep in the English countryside.....

(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/themason73/cultatthebarn011.jpg)





(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/themason73/cultatthebarn010.jpg)





(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/themason73/cultatthebarn009.jpg)



Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Litebrite on 07 November 2015, 06:04:12 PM
One item of the SA2nd rules I am trying out now is MOBS.  This so far appears to be a pretty potent method of grouping the cultists together in groups of 5 needing only 1 nomination to activate them all as a group and jolly stomp a Threshold agent.  If you have the 4 build points to work with, I think it coupld be well used to make the MOB.

I recently found someone with UMW 1st edition cultists. Not as detailed, but in different poses, so I worked out a small trade to aquire a couple for a couple of my 2nd Edition triples.

Once I start Painting them (which I need to soon for my ongoing Brimstone Mini campaign) I plan on having 2 different cultist groups to use with VUK.

Lem
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Jeff965 on 07 November 2015, 06:55:07 PM
When I saw this thread it reminded me of some figures I have up the "shed" that I haven't played with for years. I dug them out this afternoon and photographed them, they are GW figures which are organised into two cults which I suppose could be joined together to form one large cult.
The large beasts are a cross between Orc bodies and heads and Beastmen legs with lots of greenstuff and Dark Elves hair thrown into the mix. All these figures were painted years ago, so no laughing at the back there  ;)
So here are the Cult of the Beast and the Blood Cult.
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Tsu on 08 November 2015, 01:53:50 PM
Quote
One item of the SA2nd rules I am trying out now is MOBS.  This so far appears to be a pretty potent method of grouping the cultists together in groups of 5 needing only 1 nomination to activate them all as a group and jolly stomp a Threshold agent.  If you have the 4 build points to work with, I think it coupld be well used to make the MOB.

The 5 Cultist Club Squad with 1 Cleaver is somethingi really want to try out :) Has someone allready brought this to the field?
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: cutp on 08 November 2015, 04:11:09 PM
[also previously posted in my thread...]

(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/16/75/05/41/wp_20227.jpg)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Tsu on 09 November 2015, 03:37:25 PM
Ladies and Gentlecultists... the first cultists have officially left the painting table :)

(http://i63.tinypic.com/2l92hro.jpg)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Uncle Mike on 11 November 2015, 02:32:44 AM
My rather large cult.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1338_11_11_15_3_28_08_1.jpg)

And the Woman's Auxiliary...
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1338_11_11_15_3_28_08_0.jpg)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: mdomino on 11 November 2015, 04:38:59 AM
Nice color choices everyone. Think I just found my next cultist color scheme.
Mike D
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Mason on 11 November 2015, 09:33:56 AM
Quote from: Mason on 07 November 2015, 03:12:24 PM
I cannot find the actual pictures of all my Cultists assembled, but when I do I shall post it here.

Found an old one....


(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/themason73/picnic014-1.jpg)





And one with the real 'Cult Leader; revealed.....

(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/themason73/idolandmummy009-1.jpg)


I wanted a Mummy figure that would fit 'inside' the Cult Leader figure from Uncle Mike's range.
As the UM Leader is quite large (and my paintjob had made it look more than a little like a puppet  ::)), I thought it would be ideal if the outward appearance was just a disguise, enabling the creature inside to be hidden from onlookers until it chose to reveal its true nature!
When I saw this miniature it just had to purloined for this idea.
Take a look at the face and headgear: It just had to be!


Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: fairoaks024 on 11 November 2015, 11:38:08 AM
My dagonite cult with accompanying varied fish-persons

Regards

Jim
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Ghool on 11 November 2015, 06:43:51 PM
Cultists for the Starter Box (and a Fishman for good measure):

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z62/MiniGhool/025_zpsfawredsw.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/MiniGhool/media/025_zpsfawredsw.jpg.html)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z62/MiniGhool/026_zpsbth9qw8z.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/MiniGhool/media/026_zpsbth9qw8z.jpg.html)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z62/MiniGhool/028_zpsacmrtdvs.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/MiniGhool/media/028_zpsacmrtdvs.jpg.html)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z62/MiniGhool/029_zpssysholuu.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/MiniGhool/media/029_zpssysholuu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Ballardian on 11 November 2015, 07:32:29 PM
Beautiful work on the cultists Ghoul,  the leopard skin looks fantastic!
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: horridperson on 12 November 2015, 05:19:50 AM
Here are my goon cultists from the starter set.  I had already completed the leader (did a revision but I'll elaborate on my own thread) but wasn't feeling the little person.  I have some models in the wings that would make nice maniacs or ghouls and my story idea for the cultists might not make a strange easterner (tcho tcho) feel terribly welcome.
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: wulfgar22 on 19 November 2015, 07:31:07 PM
My North Star IHMN Cultists painted up for Strange Aeons (by Matt Slade of Glenbrook Games for me) with a couple of Formless Things..

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DspcoH1bsig/Vk2txT3c_II/AAAAAAAADVY/Pt-7JuIVESs/s1600/Cult%2Bof%2Bthe%2BBlack%2BGoat%2B2.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9ktwtxYr6Q/Vk2t1WgDRZI/AAAAAAAADVg/TUBxjaynGoo/s1600/Formless%2BThings.JPG)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: obsidian3d on 19 November 2015, 08:23:37 PM
Some great stuff in here! I have two cults, but neither are recent. The more recent of the two are serpent worshippers.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Obsidian3d/Kulten/Serpent%20Cult/file-20.jpg)

I've prepped some additions to the serpent cult as well as a brand new one using a bunch of the Pulp Figures cultists. The new 2nd Edition Strange Aeons cultist will come after that. I've already got all the colours planned out for both of those. Just a matter of getting to and motivation to power that paint brush!
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on 20 November 2015, 09:36:54 PM
Here`s my offering, The Hermetic Order of the Crimson Dawn...
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_04_44_2.jpg)

Several of these mooks were featured already in LPL Season 8 and in the Kickstarter campaign but I was able to round out the group with some of the new models released for the Kickstarter, Cult of the Black Goat exclusives and some conversions!  I think I have at least 2 of any single model painted so that I can field whatever Lurker contingent I need when taking on Uncle Mike and my fellow Tuesday Night Gentlemen`s Club initiates...

Also here is my Dagonite contingent for V.U.K. using the new models:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_04_44_3.jpg)

Seeing as there too many models in the main Crimson Dawn group shot, I`ve taken the liberty of some closeups of their nefarious members:

Damned Altar and scenery:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_04_44_1.jpg)

Damned Altar, Cult Leader, Midget Cultist, High Priestess and Damned Souls (2):
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_04_44_0.jpg)

Deep One conversion, Fishmen (2), Fishman Demigogue and Hybred:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_04_45_4.jpg)

Knife Cultists (2), Executioner, Bolt Action Rifle Cultists (2):
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_05_47_1.jpg)

Flamethrower Cultists (2), Double Barrel Shotgun Cultists (2), Hammer Cultist and Axe Cultist conversion:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_05_47_0.jpg)

Pistol Cultists (2) with a torch conversion (great vs Beasts!  >:D ):
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_05_47_2.jpg)

Tommy Gun Cultists (2) with a shotgun conversion:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/23/1548_20_11_15_10_05_47_3.jpg)

Let`s keep those Cults coming!
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: mister c on 25 November 2015, 04:43:23 PM
i am wondering about using some of the new Frostgrave cultists.  They come with plenty of 'medieval' weapons, and could easily be converted to hold firearms.
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: obsidian3d on 25 November 2015, 04:59:57 PM
Haha James, ever watched Die Hard?
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on 25 November 2015, 06:50:35 PM
Quote from: obsidian3d on 25 November 2015, 04:59:57 PM
Haha James, ever watched Die Hard?

Yippee ki yay!  :)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: obsidian3d on 25 November 2015, 11:26:37 PM
Crimson Dawn made me think of when Hans is giving the cops his demand and lists a bunch of groups off, including one he read about in a magazine...
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Tsu on 26 November 2015, 04:07:28 PM
Ok fellow cultists... only a few days left for November. Keep on growing this wonderfull place for cultists!

But what about December?

Choose your fate... >>>> http://strawpoll.me/6106538

★SA2nd★ [Dezember 2015] Let´s talk about… ???
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Uncle Mike on 26 November 2015, 10:48:29 PM
Really enjoying this so far...also, voted!  :)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: WallyTWest on 27 November 2015, 02:07:44 AM
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/WallyTWest/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4wq8ogml.jpg) (http://s1176.photobucket.com/user/WallyTWest/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4wq8ogml.jpg.html)

Can't find my static grass... But I painted these up today in celebration of Cultist November.
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Tsu on 27 November 2015, 01:04:35 PM
Can´t finish November without a painted Cultleader... this collection really motivated me to finish all my cultists. Thx@ all!

(http://i63.tinypic.com/2popnwn.jpg)
Title: Re: ★SA2nd★ [November 2015] Let´s talk about… Cultists!
Post by: Uncle Mike on 27 November 2015, 04:04:13 PM
Love those Re-Animated Limbs!!!