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Author Topic: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"  (Read 4062 times)

Offline Bluebear

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My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« 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:



Please come take a look and offer your comments.


-- Jeff
A plan gives you something to deviate from.

http://onpulpstreet.blogspot.ca/

Offline pistolpete

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 01:35:09 PM »
Looks great.  Keep up the good work.  Love the holtz buildings, I have some too.

Offline Mad Lord Snapcase

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 01:40:24 PM »
Looks really good. I think you're going to have a fun game there.


Offline Wirelizard

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #3 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.

Offline mikedemana

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 04:09:53 PM »
Love it! Now you just need some tumbleweeds blowing through the streets... lol

Mike Demana

Offline BlackSmoke

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #5 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.

Offline Patrice

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #6 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.

Offline d phipps

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #7 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.  ;)



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Offline Bluebear

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #8 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

Offline Mad Lord Snapcase

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #9 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!

Offline Wolf Girl

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Re: My First Attempt at Terrain for "Pulp Alley"
« Reply #10 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!


Mila Phipps, Pulp Girl
mila@pulpalley.com

 

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