Showing posts with label Fat Dragon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fat Dragon. Show all posts

Thursday, 1 October 2015

What Will They Think of Next?

I just heard about the latest Fat Dragon Kickstarter.  3D printer terrain software.



I don't own a 3D printer so won't be looking to buy into this myself, but it looks fascinating.  This is probably the future of terrain, and maybe miniatures too.

I understand that several sites offer free versions of 3D terrain to print, but I have heard that the detail and quality of the free stuff is variable, I'm sure that Fat Dragon will do an excellent job on this, they have never disappointed in the past, and no waiting for shipping from overseas either.

Just a quick not to say the campaign is now launched and already funded.

Oh, and I have discovered that there are very nice gnomes out there who will print for you, hmm....

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Frostgrave 3: Things to Find (and Avoid)

Work progresses (slowly) on my Frostgrave warband and various associated stuff.

I have now painted up the six resin cast treasure tokens which came with the 'Nickstarter'.

 


They look a little dark as I am still experimenting with photographing minis.

The game features wandering monsters, many of which are familiar fantasy gaming types, so i raided my box(es) of D&D pre painted minis to provide the bulk of them.  Of course, I couldn't leave alone, so I have been repainting them.  I suspect this hasn't saved me any time, but it is fun, and I now have better minis for roleplay as well.  They are completed, but still waiting for varnish.


Here we have a White Ape, a Wraith and an Imp.  Or in their D&D days a Taer, a Cursed Spirit and a Gnaw Demon.  All have been completely re painted, though it was a quick job in all cases.  The bases are the original bases with cracks carved in to represent flagstones (or in the Imp's case, simply painted on).  This works fine for most figures, but I will be using some of my own made flagstone bases on other minis.

Finally, the completed warband minis.  One man and his dog, only waiting for eight of their friends.



A quick word about the ruins, they are from Fat Dragon's Ravenfell set, specifically the ruins.  the great thing is not only do they look good and add a third dimension to play, but they fold down flat (or almost) saving storage space and making transport easier.  They even have a layer to show snow, though I turned it off for the interiors.  I shall be building more of these, and also probably making some ruined walls out of insulation foam.




Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Frostgrave; Another Temptation

Its not like I don't have enough to do, but a friend brought this to my attention, Frostgrave by Joseph McCullough.
It's a skirmish game set in a ruined and recently thawed city and the players run wizards and their hirelings exploring for the lost magical treasures and secrets of the city.

They are running a 'sort of Kickstarter', with free shipping if orders placed before 15th.
I'm not sure which set of wizards appeals to me the most, but I definitely get a Mordheim vibe form this.

An extra plus is that my Fat Dragon Ravenfell terrain should do nicely, it even has the option to add snow layers.

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

3D Fat Dragon Papercraft Terrain for Dungeons and Dragons; The Lost Library

The Secret Revealed
The secret project mentioned last post is a build for my D&D group.

The Lost Library is a 'Petra' like complex in the desert.  I have used Fat Dragon terrain for the build, it is currently my favourite for 3D terrain.

View from the entrance.  A large square room with the entrance on one corner.  Opposite another square section opens out. The walls stand 4 inches high near the entrance and 6 inches high beyond.  A balcony level  splits the walls near the entrance.  The far section is dominated by an octagonal pool and rubble litters the floor.
Looking in through the entrance

The side gallery is 2 inches wide and runs along the wall near the entrance.  Doors can be seen at ground level and on the gallery.
One of the side galleries

The far section is dominated by two large statues of robed humanoids (just printed off on card).  Archways in the far walls hold smaller statues, again of the robed figure.  Smaller, higher galleries can be seen overlooking the pool
The far section of the main chamber, complete with pool and statue

A better view of one of the high galleries and a large statue
High gallery in the far section

Looking towards the entrance.  The heroes have just entered while various demonic enemies lurk within, making the most of the different levels
The heroes of Winterhaven enter the library, unaware that something lurks within (Reconstruction)

The build provides multiple levels for interesting play, along with lots of doors to investigate.  In play the party were chased in by feathered fiends, only to find more fiends within.  They have to explore whilst avoiding the fiends, or find some way to clear them all out....

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