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Hey everyone,
We've got a small Kickstarter project going live today, to fund production of some female dungeoneer minis. We've gone for a low-level, sensibly equipped theme, to try and provide an alternative to all the cheesecake and bling models already out there... if that sounds like something that might interest you, please check out our project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oathsworn/heroines-in-sensible-shoes-28mm-miniatures-for-rol







cheers,
Michael

Rogues don't wear breastplates, but I'm looking forward to your upcoming releases!

Will keep an eye on this for Frostgrave.

The humans look pretty good but the other species... I am not too keen on their look. Do you have any painted examples (I know you are getting the cash together for moulds etc but you might have made a few home-made reproductions ).

I will begin saving up some funds for this.

Best fo luck with this Lovejoy!

And we will finally know the answer to the eternal question: does adequate sell better than sex?

Hopefully I can get some scratch up to get in on this Kickstarter.

Really nice sculpts!

The legs look oddly foreshortened - they should be slightly longer than the torso, rather than shorter than it is.

I won't be quite so patronising as to link a first-year anatomy tutorial, but...

 Furyou Miko wrote:
The legs look oddly foreshortened - they should be slightly longer than the torso, rather than shorter than it is.

I won't be quite so patronising as to link a first-year anatomy tutorial, but...

Are you referring to the Human Fighter?

The Rogue looks about right imo-the chain and padding obscure the hip area to a point that it's hard to tell where legs/torso begins and ends.

I would LOVEto support this, the minis look great and I hate chainmail bikinis... But why do nearly all models have torches or lanterns? That makes them useless outside of dungeon crawls, which seems like a very odd choice even if they're technically supposed to be dungeoneers. One or two, sure, but all but one? sadly I can't say I'll be backing :(

Action poses! Sword and shield, smiting a wicked foe! Rogue in leather armor, picking a lock! Ranger...ranging! Gnome illusionist casting! Dwarven Fighter with axe and full beard!

I've backed all the previous Oathsworne KS and they are spot on. Small operations, always on time and good quality.

Whoa, whoa, woe!

No beard! How can this be!?!?!

kronk wrote:Rogues don't wear breastplates, but I'm looking forward to your upcoming releases!

Cheers! I just went for a hardened leather breastplate for the rogue...

ShaneTB wrote:Will keep an eye on this for Frostgrave.

Thanks! I still haven't played Frostgrave... it's been sat on my shelf for months now.

SilverMK2 wrote:The humans look pretty good but the other species... I am not too keen on their look. Do you have any painted examples (I know you are getting the cash together for moulds etc but you might have made a few home-made reproductions ).

I've had a master mould done, so I do have a set of metal casts - but I've only painted the rogue so far; sculpting takes up most of my time unfortunately!

ChaoticMind wrote:I will begin saving up some funds for this.

...and thank you too!

tre manor wrote:Best fo luck with this Lovejoy!

Cheers Tre mate! I'm really looking forward to yours...

Olgerth Istaarn wrote:And we will finally know the answer to the eternal question: does adequate sell better than sex?

To be honest, I think we already know the answer to that... just ask any ad agency. But I'm just hoping there'll be some left for us.

Sinful Hero wrote:Hopefully I can get some scratch up to get in on this Kickstarter.

Thanks - we'd be glad to have you!

ProtoClone wrote:Really nice sculpts!

And thank you too.

Furyou Miko wrote:The legs look oddly foreshortened - they should be slightly longer than the torso, rather than shorter than it is.

I can see what you mean - but I think the pose, angle of the photo and the equipment is distorting it... Here's an alternative angle:

Mymearan wrote:I would LOVEto support this, the minis look great and I hate chainmail bikinis... But why do nearly all models have torches or lanterns? That makes them useless outside of dungeon crawls, which seems like a very odd choice even if they're technically supposed to be dungeoneers. One or two, sure, but all but one? sadly I can't say I'll be backing :(

Fair enough - but as you say, these are meant to be dungeoneers... once the first 12 are done, I'll be making some without lights. These ones started out as a miniis for my local group, and we've done nothing but dungeon crawls so far!


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VeteranNoob wrote:I've backed all the previous Oathsworne KS and they are spot on. Small operations, always on time and good quality.

Thank you! We try to please...

kronk wrote:Whoa, whoa, woe!

No beard! How can this be!?!?!

+3 Razor, combined with Feat of Depilation...

 Lovejoy wrote:

kronk wrote:Rogues don't wear breastplates, but I'm looking forward to your upcoming releases!

Cheers! I just went for a hardened leather breastplate for the rogue...

I see. Hardened leather makes sense.

I'll try to forgive you for the beardless dwarf, but don't hold hold your breath!

Best of luck!

I backed your previous KS & can attest to the quality of both the miniatures & how the campaign was done & delivered.

I also backed a previous campaign. The quality and delivery were exemplary. Sadly, my current faith forbids buying metal miniatures, but I'll pray for your success anyways.

The human fighter looks odd as does the Rogue who looks like she's wearing heavier armour.

While I support the idea ( but I'm actually a big fan of pin up style figures ) it's great to have both. You do seem to talk down to those who like the other style.. and it's not needed really as I wouldn't stop you from having something you like.

I'm in. I have lots and lots of Reaper Bones (from their first KS), but so many of the female models are underdressed for any kind of adventure.

 JoshInJapan wrote:
I'm in. I have lots and lots of Reaper Bones (from their first KS), but so many of the female models are underdressed for any kind of adventure.

Hot climates

bubber wrote:I backed your previous KS & can attest to the quality of both the miniatures & how the campaign was done & delivered.

BobtheInquisitor wrote:I also backed a previous campaign. The quality and delivery were exemplary. Sadly, my current faith forbids buying metal miniatures, but I'll pray for your success anyways.

Thank you, and thank you! If I could afford to do plastics, I would...

migooo wrote:While I support the idea ( but I'm actually a big fan of pin up style figures ) it's great to have both. You do seem to talk down to those who like the other style.. and it's not needed really as I wouldn't stop you from having something you like.

It's certainly not our intention to talk down to anyone... the only bit on the KS that mentions it is 'Although there are loads of male miniatures available already, there are a lot less female ones... and they tend to be split between overly sexualised chainmail bikini types, or high-level characters with ornate armour and weapons.'
I didn't think that was too controversial really - all we're trying to do here is provide more options, rather than judge anyone... sorry if it has offended you!

JoshInJapan wrote:I'm in. I have lots and lots of Reaper Bones (from their first KS), but so many of the female models are underdressed for any kind of adventure.

Thanks Josh! Much appreciated.

Hopefully I'll have pics of a few more minis to show in the next couple of days...

cheers
Michael

migooo wrote:
The human fighter looks odd as does the Rogue who looks like she's wearing heavier armour.

I thought that too, but then thought to paint it as leather.

Then I saw this:

 Lovejoy wrote:

kronk wrote:Rogues don't wear breastplates, but I'm looking forward to your upcoming releases!

Cheers! I just went for a hardened leather breastplate for the rogue...

I just want to say "ditto" to the positive recommendations about Oathsworn from other Dakka-ites. I backed an earlier project of theirs. Sculpts were crisp and clean. Fulfillment was prompt. Packing was excellent.

I agree about wanting some sculpts without torches/lanterns but I kinda like their "this is what we've been playing, so this is what we're sculpting" approach. They may sell fewer models, but Oathsworn has always struck me as a very personal, passion-driven enterprise.

I finally backed my first Oathsworn project, their one right before this, and am eagerly awaiting my package which was put in the mail just before this one started:



Now that is a beautiful sight to see from a Kickstarter creator! Especially one who has done it consistently across several projects.

So far, I don't have need of these sensible ladies, but will certainly be watching the campaign to see if a model crops up that I can make use of. And absolutely love the title

I won't be able to back this.

I'm crying here - I really want female characters in reasonable gear, with reasonable proportions, in reasonable poses.

And for the female dwarf, I can always sculpt in my own beard with green stuff - beards are the easiest mod....

The Auld Grump

The Human rogue is very nice. a bit more variety in hair/garment style would be good though.


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Good name too.

Pledged. Nothing but good experiences with OS on their robot project.

Whilst there's nothing here that I'm interested in, I did back the first two Dwarf KSers and would just like to add a Comment Of +1 Endorsement regarding the whole KS process