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2012/02/24 14:30:43
Subject: mantic dwarfs chess game
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Regular Dakkanaut
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2012/02/24 14:41:45
Subject: mantic dwarfs chess game
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Monstrous Master Moulder
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Haha that is the coolest chess set I have seen!
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2012/02/24 14:45:06
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Screaming Banshee
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Really awesome but my only flaw with it is the pieces being on their heads.
I'm not familiar with Mantic's dwarf range, but there must've been a variety of models that could have allowed you to represent the different chess pieces? I think that having the pieces on their heads looks a little bit odd.
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2012/02/24 15:04:57
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Obvious
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2012/02/25 02:17:53
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Privateer
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Very cool.
Brings out a couple ideas...
Dwarves vs. Orks (or SM, if you prefer sci-fi)
Eldar vs. Dark Eldar (or elves. This 1 was also super obvious)
Rockin'.
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It is part of who we are...do not fear it ..embrace it
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2012/02/25 02:27:53
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Long-Range Ultramarine Land Speeder Pilot
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Awesome set! Nice job.
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2012/02/25 04:19:44
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Brigadier General
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Very nice chess set. Capping the flat helmets with chess pieces is an inspired idea!
If I may make one suggestion. The unfinished box takes away from the overall effect. A stain and a varnsh, or just a coat or two of minwax polyshades would really make the whole thing just beautiful.
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2012/02/25 07:02:56
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Gargantuan Gargant
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Judging by the streaks and runs, Eilif, the box is finished, although I feel that it would be better served by a stripping and some traditional stain/varnish/wax.
Personally, I love the pieces as helmet crests route you've taken. It's a bit silly, but in a pleasant, characterful sort of way (supported by the use of those particular models, I'd say). Honestly, so many fantasy/sci-fi chess sets are very nice display pieces, but are nearly impossible to game with, for lack of immediate piece recognition.
If I ever make another order from Mantic, I'll be seriously tempted to toss in a box or two of dwarves for this very purpose. I'm sure I can find a cheap travel chess set with tiny pieces at a toy/dollar store, somewhere.
Generally, while I feel the execution is a tad lackluster, I absolutely love the overall feel and the idea behind it.
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