How important is the ""Frost" part of the game?

[Doug ex-em4]

A very simple (perhaps stupid?) question but, before I commit to this game, how important is the frozen, frosty part of it? Is it merely the fluff or does it influence game-play? I want a game that will make use of all my Old Skool fantasy figures but I don't want to have to start a whole new lot of scenery and bases with snow on....!

Doug

[Gunbird]

Just sprinkle some white birdcage sand before play and vacuum after the game. Simple.

In the newer scenarios (some of them) it does influence game play.

[Grimjack]

The initial games took place in the desert, in dungeons, etc. - they apparently worked very well and used some of the creature stats whereby Frost Trolls became Desert Trolls, etc.

And if a supplement mentions snow and ice, substitute sand and rocks!

[rufus sparkfire]

The frost is definitely optional!

[jp1885]

Starting from scratch I've used grey 'stone' flock and a sprinkling of 'snow' on my bases, but if I had a collection to draw on, I probably wouldn't bother rebasing them.

[Koyote]

Mordheim has long been one of my favorite GW games and settings, so I plan relocate the ruined city of Felstad to the Old World and rename it Mordheim.  This lets me take advantage of the minis and terrain that I have collected and painted over the years for Mordheim and other games.  

The snow and ice play no role in the core rules or in the 10 scenarios in the rulebook.  If Frosrgrave's weather does play a role in the scenarios in the expansion, Thaw of the Lich Lord, then I will simply translate those effects into something more suitable for Mordheim. For example, on occasion Mordheim is hit by chaos storms that produce a wide variety of strange and sometimes lethal effects. Additionally, concentrations of wyrdstone can also produce any number of magical phenomena.

'It's raining three legged pomeranians! How is that possible?'

'I don't understand. This block is being wracked by hurricane winds yet the air two blocks over is perfectly still''

'Ewe, these streets are covered in a layer of slimy eyeballs at least 6 inches deep. Wait! Did that one just move?'  

'Where did this crazy purple mist come from? It smells like broccoli and it's so thick I can barely see my hand in front of my face.'


Ultimately Doug, you are only limited by your imagination.

[Doug ex-em4]

Thanks all - it seems to be, as I suspected, no big deal....

Ultimately Doug, you are only limited by your imagination.

Oh heck - that could be a very good thing or very dubious....

Basically, it's like I say to people who buy our games (or even those from You Know Who), once you've bought it, you can do what you like. Just enjoy it.

Doug

[Rhoderic]

'It's raining three legged pomeranians! How is that possible?'

'I don't understand. This block is being wracked by hurricane winds yet the air two blocks over is perfectly still''

'Ewe, these streets are covered in a layer of slimy eyeballs at least 6 inches deep. Wait! Did that one just move?'  

'Where did this crazy purple mist come from? It smells like broccoli and it's so thick I can barely see my hand in front of my face.'

I'm staying the hell away from your Mordheim!

[Koyote]

I'm staying the hell away from your Mordheim!

It's too late!

[Rhoderic]

It's too late!

Nooo! I must find a way back to my own world!

...Hey, why are those skeletons nailed to that wall over there singing barbershop quartet renditions of Daft Punk's greatest hits?

[Jiron]

As I have started building a jungle quite long time before Frostgrave, I play much of my games in Junglegravve.

And... about Mordheim... the mist is really strange. It tastes D-moll and sounds violet.

[The Gray Ghost]

I have been wondering about this, it's one of the things that has put me off getting into it

[Harry]

I have gone 'All in' with the frosty look.
But have also played games on dessert boards, in dungeons and on a Mordheim set up ...

It does not make the sliightest bit of difference to the game.... just the look of the game.

[Elbows]

I have been wondering about this, it's one of the things that has put me off getting into it

While I won't be getting into Frostgrave (played a game, didn't care for it much) I wouldn't get hung up on that.  There is borderline nothing in the game which requires snow.  Short of wording, nothing is something that can't be replicated by swamps, dunes etc.

Personally I'm pretty shocked to see so many people going nuts with the snow, particularly on the miniatures (fantasy miniatures are wonderful in that you can use them for dozens if not hundreds of different games...the snow effect is way too limiting).  Like with many of Osprey's games you can play it with whatever you have on hand.  I do think that the spell deck will be a nice addition (unfortunately requiring a deck per player though).

[Froggy the Great]

Still, I plan to make a snow mat because some things one has to do.

So, white felt, throw some mud at it, spray seal?