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Title: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: snitcythedog on June 05, 2023, 06:34:15 PM

For ages I have had the idea rattling around my head to do a seer reading bones.  I could not find a model anywhere that fit the bill so I tried out Heroforge.  I used their webtool to contort and emaciate the model and sent it off to Geekvillan to print.  I was quite happy with the results.  The base is done with a green stuff animal skin and some bits, including the squirrel.  I was quite chuffed with the paint and now that I have looked at the close up photos I am glad that my eyesight will not let me see the blemishes.  Hope you like.
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Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: has.been on June 05, 2023, 10:24:09 PM

As to the squirrel...warning! May contain nuts. lol lol lol

Lovely little base, & it will add character to a game.
Perhaps you could use some real chicken bones to cast your opponent's fate during games.

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: ithoriel on June 05, 2023, 10:56:45 PM

A very impressive piece, I love it.

Blemishes? Maybe my eyesight is the same as yours but it looks fine to me!  :)

If your games use D6 I do hope they look like these

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1483/3510/products/Bones_Dice_1024x.jpg?v=1569242761)

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on June 06, 2023, 01:52:00 AM

Looking good!

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: Vanvlak on June 07, 2023, 06:11:30 AM

Quote from: ithoriel on June 05, 2023, 10:56:45 PM

A very impressive piece, I love it.

Blemishes? Maybe my eyesight is the same as yours but it looks fine to me!  :)

If your games use D6 I do hope they look like these

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1483/3510/products/Bones_Dice_1024x.jpg?v=1569242761)

lol good one!
And great job with the seer, reminds me of the 13th Warrior one.  8)

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: snitcythedog on June 07, 2023, 03:26:44 PM

Thanks for the nice comments all. Pretty chuffed with it. 

Quote from: Vanvlak on June 07, 2023, 06:11:30 AM

And great job with the seer, reminds me of the 13th Warrior one.  8)

Better if you read the book.  "The eaters of the dead." 

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: Vanvlak on June 07, 2023, 08:25:10 PM

Quote from: snitcythedog on June 07, 2023, 03:26:44 PM

Thanks for the nice comments all. Pretty chuffed with it.  Better if you read the book.  "The eaters of the dead."

Probably yes, I should put it on my reading list  :D

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: Daeothar on June 09, 2023, 12:25:03 PM

I'm here for the quirrel, but I can't see it...

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: commissarmoody on June 10, 2023, 01:59:00 AM

She looks hideous, in a good way.  :D
How does she looks size wise to other figs?

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: snitcythedog on June 10, 2023, 10:45:07 AM

Quote from: commissarmoody on June 10, 2023, 01:59:00 AM

How does she looks size wise to other figs?

The Heroforge software has a setting that allows you to change the height (scale) the model.  I set hers at 5 foot becasue I wanted her to be relatively short compared to other models.  Next to Hasslefree and Midlam miniatures she comes off a bit taller.  Next to Bears head and Otherworld she is pretty much bang on.   I will get photos later to give an idea of scale. 

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: commissarmoody on June 10, 2023, 02:05:18 PM

Cool! And thinks, I might check them out and see if I can make anything useful for my projects.

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: snitcythedog on June 10, 2023, 05:07:18 PM

Quote from: commissarmoody on June 10, 2023, 01:59:00 AM

How does she looks size wise to other figs?

Here you go. 
Hasslefree, Midlam, HeroForge, Otherworld,  Bears Head, Reaper
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It is not the most economical way to go but if you have something very specific that you want it is worth it.   

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: Daeothar on June 10, 2023, 05:07:52 PM

I've used them twice now for one-off RPG characters and they're really great for that. I design my mini and then download the stl, as I can resin print them myself.

Loads of options to play with and actually not expensive at all compared to real life metal minis. If you print them yourself that is...

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: Bearwoodman on June 11, 2023, 10:36:34 AM

This is awesome!

I have not tried Heroforge and all I have seen it used for previously is fairly standard generic D&D hero types.  This shows how flexible it can be and is intriguing!

Title: Re: Sacrificing a squirrel or how I tried heroforge and it was not so bad.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 11, 2023, 11:47:16 AM

Very cool  :)