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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Bluebear on January 03, 2014, 12:15:44 PM

Title: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Bluebear on January 03, 2014, 12:15:44 PM: To start with, the setting is the Old West, not the 1930s -- but the western story was a pulp mainstay, wasn't it?

I'm not sure if my setup is too crowded or not . . . I'll await the comments of those with more experience. The board is larger than called for by the "Pulp Alley" rules at 4' x 4'; but I'll allow the players to start up to 12" from their corners so it should even out.

It is intended to be a 3-person game; and many more photos are available on my blog:

http://onpulpstreet.blogspot.ca/2014/01/grizzlyville-preliminary-look-maybe.html

Here's a look at the main plot point:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dYJhpufSlk/Usakov5MBnI/AAAAAAAAA-I/7U3nxZkUKzc/s400/Main_Plot_Point_1200.jpg)

Please come take a look and offer your comments.

-- Jeff
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: pistolpete on January 03, 2014, 01:35:09 PM: Looks great. Keep up the good work. Love the holtz buildings, I have some too.
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on January 03, 2014, 01:40:24 PM: Looks really good. I think you're going to have a fun game there.
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Wirelizard on January 03, 2014, 02:01:02 PM: Looks good, not too crowded at all. The more cover the better, it makes for more mobile and interesting games.

Which reminds me, I really do have to start on some fences, walls and other urban clutter to fill the gaps between my buildings. I like the scattering of outhouses and sheds you've got going on.
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: mikedemana on January 04, 2014, 04:09:53 PM: Love it! Now you just need some tumbleweeds blowing through the streets... lol

Mike Demana
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: BlackSmoke on January 04, 2014, 05:18:59 PM: Definitely not too cluttered. When we do a WW board there's usually crates and grain sacks piled up. Adding bits like that means more cover and has a nice aesthetic.
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Patrice on January 05, 2014, 01:39:01 PM: Excellent :)

Terrain is never too crowded for a good skirmish game (whatever the ruleset); especially in modern times with modern firearms.
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: d phipps on January 06, 2014, 05:50:49 PM: I'd say it looks perfect. We try to get enough terrain on the table to make things interesting, but not so much that it becomes uncomfortable to move figures around.

FYI -- the first time we sat down with some friends to show them the Pulp Alley rules (many years ago) we used those same buildings and cowboy figures -- just because thats what they had available. For me, Pulp Alley will always be a "wild west" game. ;)

HAVE FUN
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Bluebear on January 08, 2014, 09:43:12 AM: My gaming buddy's business trip got extended (and he's busy next weekend) so it now looks like we won't get to play until the 18th or 19th . . . *sigh*

-- Jeff
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on January 08, 2014, 10:32:00 AM: Bluebear,
I play my games solo as I don't know anyone near me who plays Pulp (or anything else for that matter). I found that the Pulp Alley rules are superb for solo play as you don't have to keep referring to the book. I just keep a notepad nearby to record who has initiative etc. as if you forget anything (common at my age!) you don't have anyone else to ask!
Title: Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
Post by: Wolf Girl on January 11, 2014, 12:30:54 AM: I really like your terrain setup. It might be cool to just find some loose string laying around and make a noose for the platform. :D I hope everyone has fun!