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 Shrapnelsmile wrote:
 Gir Spirit Bane wrote:
The free folk Mammoths intrigue me, but I cant find any pictures of the mammoths and giants vs other models to get any sense of scale of them at all!
a friend might be able to snap one for you. What comparison model do you want?


Ideally a GW scale mini, any other 28mm mini and a SoFaI infantry mini thank you!
   
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Affton, MO. USA

 Gir Spirit Bane wrote:
The free folk Mammoths intrigue me, but I cant find any pictures of the mammoths and giants vs other models to get any sense of scale of them at all!


I'll try and snap some pics tonight. I have a game tomorrow with my Free Folk vs ???. I have my giants and Mammoths boxed up, but should be able to take some pics.



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Sorry, the gallery is still not letting me upload. If you PM me your email I can send you picks of the Giants and Mammoths.

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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Central Valley, California

 Theophony wrote:
 Gir Spirit Bane wrote:
The free folk Mammoths intrigue me, but I cant find any pictures of the mammoths and giants vs other models to get any sense of scale of them at all!


I'll try and snap some pics tonight. I have a game tomorrow with my Free Folk vs ???. I have my giants and Mammoths boxed up, but should be able to take some pics.



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Sorry, the gallery is still not letting me upload. If you PM me your email I can send you picks of the Giants and Mammoths.


Thanks Theophony, I wasn't able to deliver on my efforts. Cheers.

~ Shrap

Rolling 1's for five decades.
AoS * Konflikt '47 * Conquest Last Argument of Kings * A War Transformed  
   
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Affton, MO. USA

Gallery ate one of mine, but you can see the tail end of one mammoth here compared to the giants, some line humans from ASOIAF and a Khorne Blood bowl player/lineman. Sorry, the rest of my collections are boxed up as my painting spacehas moved multiple times in the past couple years for.....reasons.

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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?





Affton, MO. USA

My next game is on Sunday. I'm not sure what my opponent will field as he was part of the kickstarter and has been keeping up with purchases. I'm tempted in trying out an all giants list, but it almost scares me due to not having much on the board with 40pts.

I played a second game vs Targy's. I almost surrendered as my giant (Wun-Wun) was not making a dent for the first 3 turns. But he came alive at the end of turn 3 and was not polite to all the horses. It didn't help that I kept forgetting War Cry and Raid Leader abilities. Though my opponent kept forgetting a few of his rules as well. I wiped him out, but he won by points and that stupid High Senchenal says we wet our pants and ran away. LIES...no one ever believes the Free Folk.

I did pick up more Lannisters units as I got the 2player starter set direct from CMON for $79.99 with free shipping and the miniature Market sale I picked up 2 units of Clegane Brigands and the Lannister Heroes set #3 (The Mountain that Rides). I am thinking of making an (almost) all Clegane army. A unit of Mountain Men with Tywin, and 3 units of Brigands with The mountain that rides. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Affton, MO. USA

Got my third battle in last week, I lost, but had a good time playing the game. Too good as the only photo I managed to get was of my army before set up. Not completely painted, but much further along than I usually get.


Free Folk painted

I've done some more work on them since, but have failed to take pictures of them.

In the mean time I have exploded and purchased Starks (and Lannisters), and actually took part of my extended weekend last week to get lots of painting done.

A winterfell Guardian and Grey Wind

Stark Outrider unit

Caetlyn and Sansa Stark as well as Great Jon Umber

A unit of Umber Berserkers. The bases have been snowed since.

The Mormonts have also joined the army, including both characters and a couple of extras from the Stark attachment box.

I got the bases started on the two units of Stark Sworn Swords this morning before work, but they will need to be rushed for Saturday as we have rekindled the interest in the game here in Saint Louis. We have a Meet Up at the Manchester Miniature Market location this Saturday @ 1pm.


LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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On an Express Elevator to Hell!!

That's a lovely looking army Theophony.. that Jon Umber is definitely a big boy!

Epic 30K&40K! A new players guide, contributors welcome https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/751316.page
Small but perfectly formed! A Great Crusade Epic 6mm project: https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/694411.page

 
   
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Collecting at the moment, Starter set starks painted... Lannisters still needing to be painted, Intrigued by the Greyjoy range but most probably add the Lannister and Stark starter sets to what I have some heroes and attachments..

Not sure..

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Central Valley, California



Contrast paint experiment a while back. Just returned to the game.

~ Shrap

Rolling 1's for five decades.
AoS * Konflikt '47 * Conquest Last Argument of Kings * A War Transformed  
   
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Been Around the Block




And I'm trudging on, or so I hope, and I hope to be able to get a second starter set during this fall so that I can finally start to learn the rules properly (I learn best by doing) and then get some games with the friends and brothers and feel out if this game is for me.
   
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Baltimore, Maryland

Looking forward to the House Martell stuff that was previewed a few weeks ago.

"Sometimes the only victory possible is to keep your opponent from winning." - The Emperor, from The Outcast Dead.
"Tell your gods we are coming for them, and that their realms will burn as ours did." -Thostos Bladestorm
 
   
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The Battle Barge Buffet Line

Looks good! I think for the next batch of cavalry, you may want to go one contrast shade darker for the horses to give them a bit more color compared with the rider.

We Munch for Macragge! FOR THE EMPRUH! Cheesesticks and Humus!
 
   
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Central Valley, California

Gurkhal wrote:
And I'm trudging on, or so I hope, and I hope to be able to get a second starter set during this fall so that I can finally start to learn the rules properly (I learn best by doing) and then get some games with the friends and brothers and feel out if this game is for me.


if you can swing it that is the best route. Two starter are so convenient with everything one needs to play. Might be an easy sell for your friends and fam! What two armies will you do?

~ Shrap

Rolling 1's for five decades.
AoS * Konflikt '47 * Conquest Last Argument of Kings * A War Transformed  
   
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Been Around the Block




 Shrapnelsmile wrote:
Gurkhal wrote:
And I'm trudging on, or so I hope, and I hope to be able to get a second starter set during this fall so that I can finally start to learn the rules properly (I learn best by doing) and then get some games with the friends and brothers and feel out if this game is for me.


if you can swing it that is the best route. Two starter are so convenient with everything one needs to play. Might be an easy sell for your friends and fam! What two armies will you do?


Thanks!

I already have the Baratheon starter and I'm looking at the Starks for the second, with the Greyjoys as a backup in case the Starks would be out-of-stock when I get around to order the second starter. At heart I am a Lannister fan of but right now their starter is not available from where I order my gaming material (local store here in Sweden) and so I will have to go with a second choice for now. Although I think that both Baratheon and Stark would be more palatable, in terms of lore and such, for the tastes of my friends and my brothers than Lannister and Greyjoy.

But really looking forward to get some Westerosi action. I just can't have to much Asoiaf in my life.
   
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Central Valley, California

Gurkhal wrote:
 Shrapnelsmile wrote:
Gurkhal wrote:
And I'm trudging on, or so I hope, and I hope to be able to get a second starter set during this fall so that I can finally start to learn the rules properly (I learn best by doing) and then get some games with the friends and brothers and feel out if this game is for me.


if you can swing it that is the best route. Two starter are so convenient with everything one needs to play. Might be an easy sell for your friends and fam! What two armies will you do?


Thanks!

I already have the Baratheon starter and I'm looking at the Starks for the second, with the Greyjoys as a backup in case the Starks would be out-of-stock when I get around to order the second starter. At heart I am a Lannister fan of but right now their starter is not available from where I order my gaming material (local store here in Sweden) and so I will have to go with a second choice for now. Although I think that both Baratheon and Stark would be more palatable, in terms of lore and such, for the tastes of my friends and my brothers than Lannister and Greyjoy.

But really looking forward to get some Westerosi action. I just can't have to much Asoiaf in my life.

Exciting plan! I hope you have a blast. I encourage your dedication to building several armies for demos and spreading the love of the game. Our local pack leader here started with no one playing Ice and Fire. We now have one of the biggest communities in California thanks to him. Cheers and enjoy!

~ Shrap

Rolling 1's for five decades.
AoS * Konflikt '47 * Conquest Last Argument of Kings * A War Transformed  
   
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Affton, MO. USA

Got into the local group. So far I have Free Folk (All except 6skin), Starks (Need the Crannogman and Umber Great axes), Bunch of Lannisters and I just picked up all the Greyjoy (except the ironborn trappers, which I will get this week). The game is a blast. There have been at least 3-4 games where I thought I'd lost by end of turn 2 to come back and win. Nice mix of objectives, alternating actions, list building and NCU mechanic. I don't think any 40 point game I have played has gone over 2 hours unless we were both just jawing away. Though terrain can be somewhat samey, I like that a lot better than the arguements over 3D terrain.

Playing with water effects on my Greyjoys




Trying to get the feeling of them coming ashore late at night getting ready to pillage.

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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Been Around the Block




I don't have much to say but its a joy to read AARs for the game and see some pictures of hobbyist painted miniatures.

Keep it coming, Theophony!
   
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Affton, MO. USA

Martell's are out in the world now. I have a possible game scheduled for Saturday, but it may be put aside as we have gotten some intrest from other locals in learning. 4 of us experienced players are going to be there with extra armies to hopefully teach a few newer players.

I have gathered all the Greyjoys now and need just one unit for starks and one unit for freefolk. Even though it has been a bad buying splurge, it's still been so much cheaper than 40K. Painting still at a standstill, more due to two new kittens in the house and having COVID a few weeks back.

LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?





Affton, MO. USA

Been slowly painting recently using contrast paints and the Slap Chop 2.0 method. Trying to get some Bolton's Painted up for this weekend. I didn't have any skin colored contrasts till last night.




Picked up Neutral Heroes 2 to go with Heroes 1




My opponent for this weekend had no issue with me using Cleganne Brigands as Flayed men since they are impossible to purchase at a reasonable price. This is the first guy I used the Guilliman Flesh Contrast on.


After this unit gets done it's back to doing Greyjoys with the Slap Chop 2.0 as that really speeds things up for me.



LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Central Cimmeria

Nice work! I really like that Daario and Flayer in particular

I'm absolutely a huge fan of this game. So much fun. I'll post up some of the stuff I'm painting up.
   
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Affton, MO. USA

 Gallahad wrote:
Nice work! I really like that Daario and Flayer in particular

I'm absolutely a huge fan of this game. So much fun. I'll post up some of the stuff I'm painting up.


Please do. I have a game today, my Lannister’s with Bolton allies against a Stormcrow Neutral army. He’s letting me field the Brigands as Flayed men as we have not seen flayed men for less than double the price anywhere. Initially my army was going to have a mounted Sir Gregor, but the last two times I fielded him he died way too quickly. Also the two turncoats and maimed Jaime will not see the field today even though they just got painted.



Also one of the Cersei models will be an NCU along with Peter and Joffrey.


I’ll try and post game pics later.

LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Central Cimmeria

One of the secret and best uses of the Mountain that Rides is to trigger A Lannister Pays his Debts.

I'm working on some Knights of Casterly Rock atm. I'll post some WIPs here
   
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Central Cimmeria

Here are my WIP Knights of Casterly Rock:
   
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Affton, MO. USA

Very nice Gallahad.

What do you plan on doing for the basing? That's where I am getting lost with Lannisters.


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 Theophony wrote:
Very nice Gallahad.

What do you plan on doing for the basing? That's where I am getting lost with Lannisters.


finally updated the pics from this weekend.

My army arrayed before set up. Close up of Guardsmen.


started priming my Greyjoy last night.

24 Reavers
started adding some color this morning before work.

Greyjoy are going to be my main faction.


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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
Made in us
Stoic Grail Knight





Central Cimmeria

Looks like a nice start Theopheny! Greyjoys seem really fun to play.

I just plan to do green static grass with yellow flowers which I think will contrast nicely with the red and tie in with the gold.
   
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Affton, MO. USA

 Gallahad wrote:
Looks like a nice start Theopheny! Greyjoys seem really fun to play.

I just plan to do green static grass with yellow flowers which I think will contrast nicely with the red and tie in with the gold.


Kind of what I had planned for my Lannisters too.

So, there are 6 people in our ASOIAF group that rotate through different armies. The monthly meet ups have gotten up to 10 people showing up, but we have had multiple people buy armies after watching the game and intend on coming in to play. Out of the main group 2 of us play Greyjoy (the other guy has Greyjoy and then has done some Neutrals/Boltons). He plays a completely different way than I do, leaning more on their healing abilities and different NCU's. I play looney toons Viking raiders with Victarion and Nute as commander and only character in a flood of basic troops. Playing against him has been interesting with my Greyjoys being Victorious more often than not, but all have been close games. I play the Greyjoys as just all-around better Starks than the Starks. Victarion is a better Great Jon Umber, Theon is a better Robb raiders are better berserkers. We just don't have dogs .

Some slight progress with painting this morning, but nothing really to show. The next step will probably finish off the units.

My typical Greyjoy army is

Victarion in a unit of Reapers
Nute in a unit of Ironmakers

2 units of naked reavers
1 unit of ironborn bowmen
1 unit of ironborn trappers

NCUs:
Wendamyr
Rodrik Harlaw

Though I might swap out the trappers for a second unit of bowmen in th enext game.


LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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I'm mostly lurking but I can't express how itchy I am not play this game.

Hopefully I'll get some money this Christmas so that I can get a second starter set and start to play it.
   
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On an Express Elevator to Hell!!

Yes I am in the same boat Gurkhal! Please keep these updates comimg they are really.interesting to read.
Im finishing off a large Epic project which will be done by early next year and the ASOIAF starter set is next on my list of projects.

Epic 30K&40K! A new players guide, contributors welcome https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/751316.page
Small but perfectly formed! A Great Crusade Epic 6mm project: https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/694411.page

 
   
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Affton, MO. USA

So, you want an update...


Ironmakers, Victarion, Nute the Barber, Erik Ironmaker, Wendamyr and Rodrik Harlaw have all been primed with the Slapchop 2.0 method and I got Guilliman Flesh on the skin and hair. Hopefully they will turn out better than my archer units who I failed to brighten up enough before using the contrast.

I will amend my list for the ASOIAF meet up on Saturday to the following.

Victarion in a unit of Harlaw Reapers
Nute the barber in a unit of Ironmakers
unit of Ironborn Reavers naked
second unit of Reavers naked as well
two fully naked units of ironborn archers

Wendamyr
Rodrik Harlaw

I could drop the second archer unit and take either Erik Ironmaker or Petyr Baelish. Either way, they are all 8 activation lists which works out well.

archers who didn't get enlightened enough


I am seriously contemplating a second Greyjoy starter box, But I am also looking at possibly another army as I got a decent bonus from one job this week.

For you guys considering jumping into the game.
https://shop.asmodee.com/cmon/song-of-ice-and-fire-minis/a-song-of-ice-1-fire-5-stark-vs-lannister-starter-sif001
$79.99 for a force of both Stark and Lannisters, I think free shipping too, but I could be wrong depending on where you live. It's a decent start, cheaper than the individual starter sets and has twice as many models. The book and the cards are out of date, and it comes with one generic set of dice and all the terrain you need for the game. If either of those armies fit your style it's a great start. I recommend getting the heroes boxes for whichever army you go with, and probably the neutral heroes 1+2 as well. After that it really just depends on what army you want. All the cards are up to date in the warcouncil app (Free) and you can download and print the cards from CMON. I do not recommend the card packs as I think they will get updated around February next year with some balance changes.

Any other questions feel free to ask.

LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13

I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 
   
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Central Cimmeria

Put in some work on my Warriors Sons and Gregor



Warriors Sons with a Champion of Faith attachment are the all stars of the Lannisters imo. Pretty reliably putting out a panicked and vulnerable token is so powerful. You throw hardened into the mix (the block more and more hits the more ranks are missing) and I've had them to toe to toe with tooled up Night's Watch Sworn Brothers.

I second Theo's recommendation on the 2p starter box (or really anything related to this game)


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