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Cool idea, disappointing execution...

Going by the depth of the inset, the bases have flat bottoms, rather than inset bottoms like other plastic bases. Which is the one big thing that has stopped me from buying resin bases from, well, anyone to date. Flat bottom bases are a pain to stand on anything other than flat terrain.


That, and while the occasional piece of detail protruding over the edge is fine for effect, having every base with the top detail hanging off the edge just looks messy.


Lovely detailing, and some super paintjobs, though.

That and the fact CMON charges ridiculous shipping rates for anywhere non USA or EU

Alright, yeah, those trog bases are right up my alley.

Good God, I would totally base the bulk of my Darklands collection on those. Fomorians and Khthon for sure.

Sining wrote:
That and the fact CMON charges ridiculous shipping rates for anywhere non USA or EU

Yep! That's it!

While they look nice, they are overall just way too busy for me. They look like something which someone has gone "Hey, how much random stuff can I chuck on a base?" rather than anything natural.

 cincydooley wrote:

Sining wrote:
That and the fact CMON charges ridiculous shipping rates for anywhere non USA or EU

Yep! That's it!

That and New Wave/CMON still owes me product from years ago. But I agree about the flat bottom of the bases . I talked to the guy from champindustries over a year ago and he was thinking of doing a kickstarter to expand his line, hope he just woke up to see this.

 Fenriswulf wrote:
While they look nice, they are overall just way too busy for me. They look like something which someone has gone "Hey, how much random stuff can I chuck on a base?" rather than anything natural.

This is what I think too. The Chaos bases look like they might actually be hard to base a mini on. Dragon Forge Design are going to run a Kickstarter later this month or early October, I'm holding out for that; their bases are perfect in my mind.

It's a hard line to walk though, if there wasn't loads of detail, people would think what's the point I could do that myself.

 RiTides wrote:
The 50mm really needs some love, and hopefully a few more 40mm.

Well, then.

Against my better judgement, I'm in. I'm not thrilled about PVC but it's certainly better than metal or solid resin bases. Hopefully a successful KS will allow them to move more designs into production.

So, anyone interested in trading? I've no use for thoes "chaos" bases. The planks would be amazing for Malifaux's goblins but I don't play that faction.

PVC, cool mini and ridiculous shipping cost.......Nope won't be needing that fifty foot pole as I ain't touching it.

UNCLEBADTOUCH wrote:
PVC, cool mini and ridiculous shipping cost.......Nope won't be needing that fifty foot pole as I ain't touching it.

Glad to hear! We expected nothing less!!

The creator clarified that the $80 level gets you four sets of bases, but you can choose any four sets!

What materials are best for bases? I've familiar with slotted bases, Sedition Wars bases, Trollcast bases, integrated bases, and cork. Thanks!

MAS bases too suffer from "Where will I actually put the miniature?!?" syndrome at times.

Their 'Forest' and "Jungle" bases being prime examples.

But some lines don't have this issue.

The "Wood Bases" and the "Mystic Bases" look great - and I'm REALLY hoping we see "Urban", "Tech" and "Halodyne" before the end!

I like that they are doing this - plastic decorative bases seems to be something that should be available by now. However, I'd like to see a number of more subdued versions expanding each group. I wouldn't want every 10th model in my army standing on the same giant skull.

ced1106 wrote:

 RiTides wrote:
The 50mm really needs some love, and hopefully a few more 40mm.

Well, then.

Have they clarified that it's each set you've pledged for, not each style?

I'm after some more microart bases for my WFB gobbos ( so I need tons), not interested on those themes and neither that they are circular bases… Total miss.

Besides waiting until feb seems harsh, I would rather wait a bit more and grab them personally on the microart stand at salute's.

 cincydooley wrote:

Sining wrote:
PVC for the base inserts. Joy, I can look forward to filing/scraping many intricate inserts with shallow details -_-

The Sedition Wars bases were, IMO, pretty fantastic.

The Relic Knights base inserts (in PVC) were definitely fantastic.

I wouldn't be so certain these won't be pretty great as well.

Plus, with the very basics of how a base would be cast, theres probably not even going to be any seams on them at all. I sincerely doubt they'll be traditional two part moulds.

I actually wouldn't worry about the material when it comes to bases. The bases were the best thing in Sedition Wars. Yes they were no where near as crisp as the resin counter part, but they were still excellent and would compliment any tabletop gaming miniature. Unless you were painting something for a painting competition I would recommend the the PVC version. Cheaper, durable lighter. And I don't remember doing any prep work on them wither than priming.

Take it from a guy who hates the PVC miniatures.

I think this is one of the places where PVC belongs in our hobby. Bases, terrain and board game pieces.


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LOL

Kickstarter''s favorite troll is back.

Grab your popcorn ladies and gents.

If these were square, that would be pretty awesome.

I am trying to figure out a use for them, I don't use 30mm round edge bases for anything.

Shipping for the EU seems rather excessive, what with Poland practically being a neighbour and all that.

They've got to work the cost of VAT in there for all the EU pledges,

so if you order all the bases ($80) that's $16 right there before you even start thinking about postal costs

(assuming 20% like the UK, although it may be slightly different in Germany I don't know their number off the top of my head)

Didn't CMON get burned a bit from the first Zombicide KS for not calculating VAT and shipping properly?

22$ pledge
15-20$ shipping.

yeah... not. Like the bases though.

 Piston Honda wrote:
Didn't CMON get burned a bit from the first Zombicide KS for not calculating VAT and shipping properly?

Both my season 1 shipments did not get pinged by customs, despite listing the pledge amounts on both boxes. Unless they accepted all responsibility for VAT and whatnot instead of us.

I really only use "gw-style" round bases, and dont play WMH, so these probably won't work for me. Would be good if they were "base toppers" perhaps. A lot of them are over-busy IMO for figure bases, but would work amazingly as objective markers, etc. Great fun watching Cincy play whack-a-mole with other posters here though!

 Azazelx wrote:
I really only use "gw-style" round bases, and dont play WMH, so these probably won't work for me. Would be good if they were "base toppers" perhaps. A lot of them are over-busy IMO for figure bases, but would work amazingly as objective markers, etc. Great fun watching Cincy play whack-a-mole with other posters here though!

Agreed, its actually quite fun to watch the people show up, just insult it and then he comes in and rebuts them. I like the idea and may pledge later on when more new styles are released as I cannot really use and of the current styles they are presenting. I honestly feel like I will use these more for objectives then anything else but that being said I am always down for some really really cool objective markers!

In most cases they should be acceptable sitting on to of a GW base. Some patterns will stick out too far but given what I see people do in the P&M forums, I don't think it will be that much of an issue.

I'll be using mine for wrath of kings, dark age, and some WM/H.

Depending on what else is added I may use them for Infamy as well.


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ClockworkChaos wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:
I really only use "gw-style" round bases, and dont play WMH, so these probably won't work for me. Would be good if they were "base toppers" perhaps. A lot of them are over-busy IMO for figure bases, but would work amazingly as objective markers, etc. Great fun watching Cincy play whack-a-mole with other posters here though!

Agreed, its actually quite fun to watch the people show up, just insult it and then he comes in and rebuts them. I like the idea and may pledge later on when more new styles are released as I cannot really use and of the current styles they are presenting. I honestly feel like I will use these more for objectives then anything else but that being said I am always down for some really really cool objective markers!

misunderstood comments. My bad!.

 cincydooley wrote:
I'll be using mine for wrath of kings, dark age, and some WM/H.

Depending on what else is added I may use them for Infamy as well.


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ClockworkChaos wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:
I really only use "gw-style" round bases, and dont play WMH, so these probably won't work for me. Would be good if they were "base toppers" perhaps. A lot of them are over-busy IMO for figure bases, but would work amazingly as objective markers, etc. Great fun watching Cincy play whack-a-mole with other posters here though!

Agreed, its actually quite fun to watch the people show up, just insult it and then he comes in and rebuts them. I like the idea and may pledge later on when more new styles are released as I cannot really use and of the current styles they are presenting. I honestly feel like I will use these more for objectives then anything else but that being said I am always down for some really really cool objective markers!

Because "glad to hear" and "appreciate your input" are such feverent rubuttals, right?

The ones I'm responding to are worthless troll comments that have no relevance to the thread and are here by a group of "usually" purely to troll and antagonize.

Kill'em with kindness and a smile. (I mean that as a positive thing, not mockery)

Gotchas. My B. Misunderstood!