Author Topic: 15mm Fantasy Skirmish (Read 4501 times)

David the Kiwi · « **on:** February 17, 2014, 09:31:33 AM »

Greetings All,

I've succumbed to the lure of 15mm Fantasy and want to try skirmish level games. At the moment, I'm looking at figures by Splintered Light and Ral Partha's Blight Haven and Swordplay by Two Hour Wargames as rules, though I'd like something with a bit more Magic in it.

I'm also looking at Fantasy from a Tolkienesque or Poul Anderson's Broken Sword direction, rather than the more common Fantasy grab bag point of view.

Any suggestions on figure compatibility and suitable rules would be most appreciated.

David

Lowtardog · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2014, 09:44:18 AM »

Song of Blades would be my first port of call, nice and easy to pick up

dijit · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2014, 11:58:45 AM »

Might be worth seeing if you can get yours hands on a copy of Dredskull. Work seems to have stopped on it, but it's still decent.

splinteredlightminis · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2014, 04:55:35 PM »

Greetings. Feel free to send me an email splinteredlightminis[at]gmail[dot]com as I am getting ready to send out copies of a set of skirmish rules I am working on and would love to get some playtesters.

I am also happy to answer any questions about Splintered Light Miniatures that you might have.

Regarding compatibility, it depends on the race for most of the 15mm lines. Orcs and goblins are going to tend to all mix very well but humans, elves and dwarves will vary in height and thickness. For example, demonworld dwarves and SLM dwarves work very well but our humans and elves are going to be less compatible since the dw are a bit thicker and slightly taller than the SLM ones. I have found, however, that once on the table and being used for a game, the difference in size tends to be less noticeable.

David
www.splinteredlightminis.com

blacksmith · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:29:24 PM »

If you like Swordplay but want magic just buy THW fantasy rulesets.
Best 15mm fantasy figures are Copplestone's IMO.

Too Bo Coo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:43:13 PM »

Quote from: splinteredlightminis on February 17, 2014, 04:55:35 PM

Greetings. Feel free to send me an email splinteredlightminis[at]gmail[dot]com as I am getting ready to send out copies of a set of skirmish rules I am working on and would love to get some playtesters.

I am also happy to answer any questions about Splintered Light Miniatures that you might have.

Regarding compatibility, it depends on the race for most of the 15mm lines. Orcs and goblins are going to tend to all mix very well but humans, elves and dwarves will vary in height and thickness. For example, demonworld dwarves and SLM dwarves work very well but our humans and elves are going to be less compatible since the dw are a bit thicker and slightly taller than the SLM ones. I have found, however, that once on the table and being used for a game, the difference in size tends to be less noticeable.

David
www.splinteredlightminis.com

Hey David, REALLY nice stuff! And a really wonderful charity that you guys support! Keep up the great work Mate

splinteredlightminis · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2014, 09:25:45 PM »

Too Be Coo,
Thanks! It has been fun to have the opportunity to support Out of Darkness. As far as the figures go, I have a great team of sculptors who have worked with me to get the figures done.

David the Kiwi · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2014, 09:17:37 AM »

Thanks for all the useful suggestions.

I will check out Copplestone Castings - I have seen pictures of the barbarians painted up and they look very Conan-as-seen-in-Marvel-comics-like - which is a good thing - though not much of the rest of the line.

Regards

David

blacksmith · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2014, 12:57:02 PM »

Old Demon World range is being sold again, I think from Ral Partha.

Earther · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2014, 01:01:20 PM »

Khurasan do a great line in 15mm fantasy - The Great Enemy; very Tolkien in style:

http://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com

Down for maintenance again, but due back up any day now…

splinteredlightminis · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2014, 12:03:40 PM »

Here is a link to my blog with some new packs that might be of interest to those interested in 15mm skirmish.

http://www.splinteredlightminis.blogspot.com/2014/02/new-packs-available.html

David
www.splinteredlightminis.com

David the Kiwi · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:40:09 AM »

Wow! A great selection, David. Off the top of my head, I really like the Hill Giants, and the Gnomes and Halflings are sooooooo cute, but my favorites are the Alan Lee-ish Ogres. That pack is a warband in its own right.

Darn, I might have to make another order ...

David

Conquistador · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:09:46 PM »

Yeah, the gnomes and halflings set is wooing my wallet...

Gracias,

Glenn

hummus · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2014, 09:57:24 AM »

Great looking models whats the postage to the uk?

splinteredlightminis · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2014, 09:20:35 PM »

Postage to the UK (and anywhere international) is $12 flat rate. This might seem high but I usually eat a couple of dollars on postage when all is said and done but I don't mind since I know some on the other end have some customs costs to deal with.

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