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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: oabee on 09 February 2016, 04:51:51 AM

Title: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: oabee on 09 February 2016, 04:51:51 AM: Having done the Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro--a Pulp Alley Scenario for four players--at the World at War Day at Fort Meigs, I took it on the road to WinterCon 2016 in suburban Detroit and expanded to six players and enlarged the board from 3' x 3' to 4' x 4'. An AAR follows.

If you want the big picture, check out the PDF here:

http://www.wrgmr.com/pulpalley/dr%20munro%20pt%202.pdf

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Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Marine0846 on 09 February 2016, 05:21:07 AM: Wow and wow again.
What a great report.
It has all one would want in a game.
Lovely figures and terrain.
Lots of action and plot turns.
Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Vagabond on 09 February 2016, 09:24:09 AM: Excellent - the comic book style suits pulp AAR so well. Enjoyed the story.

Figures and terrain :-* :-* :-*

What are you using for your base mat, it really works well, is it a base mat of cobbles with other pavement mats laid over. Whatever it is very effective.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: oabee on 09 February 2016, 11:57:02 AM: Thanks for your kind comments.

The gaming mat is from F.A.T. Mats by Frontline Gaming, their Urban Combat #2, 4' x 4'. A little pricey...but here in the States we can get them at Noble Knight at a discount, and their service is great! This is a mouse-pad type of mat and is a dream to work with...just roll it out and set up your terrain. A cloth surface, so no reflections or shine. Mats with this type of surface are not as brilliant as the vinyl/polyester mats, so it is more subdued, but I was very pleased with it, especially transporting it to the convention. Very easy to travel with.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/lightspeed-retail/image/upload/c_pad,h_256,q_75,w_256/vombmvsf3swn25ezd4dc.jpg)
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: blacksoilbill on 09 February 2016, 12:38:06 PM: What a superb looking game. Would love to play on that table!
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Vagabond on 09 February 2016, 04:44:26 PM: Thanks for info on the mat, as you say a bit expensive but definitely worth it if you have the cash.

From what I've seen the mouse mat material is nicer than the PVC but at a cost, yours looks very good.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: FramFramson on 09 February 2016, 07:23:18 PM: BRILL-I-ANT!
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Traveler Man on 09 February 2016, 09:23:35 PM: Epic stuff! :-* The urban combat mats are a good tip.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 10 February 2016, 08:51:36 AM: Superb game, lovely miniatures, great scenery. :-*
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: draxx66 on 10 February 2016, 12:24:30 PM: :o :o

Wow an amazing report, terrain and game, total praise.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: oabee on 12 February 2016, 12:44:03 AM: The photos inside the Laboratory do not show off the terrain inside very nicely. Of interest may be Ttcombat's Cyber Power Plants. By leaving one of the sections unglued, one can insert an LED battery light inside to give it that sci-fi glow. Normal lights are too wide to fit, but I found some at Hometown Evolutions that are smaller and do the trick quite nicely. Plus they come in various colors! Find them at this page:

https://www.hometownevolutioninc.com/paper-lanterns.html

Here they are inserted in the Power Plants:

(http://www.wrgmr.com/pulpalley/cyber-power.jpg)

Here's how the lights fit in:

(http://www.wrgmr.com/pulpalley/DSC_0829.jpg)

I thought it would be appropriate to put the evil Dr. Munro some sort of platform from which to wield his power. Bandu Wargame's Industrial Square Tower fit the bill nicely:

(http://www.wrgmr.com/pulpalley/DSC_0821.jpg)

Only had time to put a base coat of Privateer Press's Pig Iron on these models before the game, but they don't look too bad... ;)

BTW, the interior of the Power Plants is just painted Pig Iron like the exterior...I suppose if one would paint the interior white or maybe the color of the light, the effect would change.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 12 February 2016, 06:18:05 AM: Great idea.
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: Matt on 15 February 2016, 08:39:22 PM: I love your AARs, thanks for sharing! I hope to follow your lead on this when I get a chance. Your minis and terrain are very inspiring.

What software are you using for the comic book format?

Cheers,

Matt
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: oabee on 15 February 2016, 09:10:32 PM: Quote from: Matt on 15 February 2016, 08:39:22 PM
What software are you using for the comic book format?

Thanks for the kind comments, Matt. I'm using Comic Life 3. You can get it free for 30 days, $29.99 after that. Recommended!

Mike
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: d phipps on 17 February 2016, 11:28:12 PM: Wow! Those lighted pieces look great. I'm going to have to steal that idea. lol lol
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR -- scenery pics
Post by: Shaved Dwarf on 18 February 2016, 03:13:43 PM: Very nice report and some cool looking power plants. :)
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Amalric on 19 February 2016, 01:36:56 AM: :-*

Quote from: Marine0846 on 09 February 2016, 05:21:07 AM
Wow and wow again.
What a great report.
It has all one would want in a game.
Lovely figures and terrain.
Lots of action and plot turns.
Thank you for sharing.
What he said!
Title: Re: The Secret Laboratory of Dr Munro Pt. 2--a Pulp Alley AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: General M@yhem on 19 February 2016, 04:07:45 PM: Quote from: Amalric on 19 February 2016, 01:36:56 AM
:-*
What he said!

Ditto :D