From the same Empire Wizard set I built my apprentice. This could easily be a proper wizard in hos own right but until I find a better figure he will have to do. |
The archers are also Games Workshop figures. This time we have plastic Rangers of Middle-earth figures from the Lord of the Rings line. These are unconverted and fit well with the other figures. |
Finally we have a War Hound. This is a metal model and I think it is made by Gripping Beast but I am really not sure. He is a big beast! |
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Why did the game become DOA? I remember reading on the forums how excited a lot of you were for the game. Are the rules not any good? I was debating it also but was waiting to hear from all of you :)
Hi Dean! I don't think there is anything wrong with the game I think people's interests just moved on before anyone was ready to play. I think I am the first of my friends to complete a warband. The game seems really good and there is a group playing at IO that are having fun. It still seems to me to be a game worth getting into if you have a group of interested players.
Great looking war band. I love how you sourced your models from all over the place.
Nice warband. Give it a go. We started playing right away with old fantasy figures painted up for D&D or Warhammer or whatever. I've played with several people now. It does seem to be a game that some people don't like much, and others enjoy it. Curiously, in part I think it is having hitpoints in a swingy combat mechanic that psychologically gets people. Guys that wouldn't blink at a figure going down when the basic mechanic is a GW-pattern roll to hit, roll to penetrate, roll to save or die are bugged when their 10-14 HP figure goes down in a lucky hit or two.
The campaign rules are rough, but easily amendable. The Bad Karma variant is one pretty good patch on it. http://www.bad-karma.net/some-thoughts-on-frostgrave-mostly-the-campaign-system/
My issue is that Tim is painting all of my figures, so I don't have my warband yet! I do plan on playing.
Rob they all look great. I have not dropped the game just trying to finish other projects before taking this one on. I am just a slower painter compared to you and Tim.
Don't give up. It is a great game and worth the time. If nothing else, get a couple of warbands together yourself and keep the enthusiasm going! I've had a couple of games with re-purposed Warhammer miniatures and have enjoyed it immensely.
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