tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post4063803983291827146..comments2024-03-24T00:19:48.310-07:00Comments on Delta Vector: Diary of an Average Painter #5: Clearing the BacklogevilleMonkeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11998198938697175335noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post-57394573126289954532017-01-21T03:59:12.102-08:002017-01-21T03:59:12.102-08:00Agreed on the GB vikings. They are 100x better tha...Agreed on the GB vikings. They are 100x better than the WGF ones.<br /><br />Didn't know about the plastic Gnolls nor the White Dragon stuff... though I have enough 15mm sci fi to field about a dozen armies...<br /><br />I'm not sure if I would class SAGA as skirmish, as they tend to be moved in fixed cohesive groups: the battleboard rather than individual soldiers is the focus. evilleMonkeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998198938697175335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post-36058713133581169132017-01-20T13:26:18.834-08:002017-01-20T13:26:18.834-08:00As fantasy skirmish rules I would recommend SAGA a...As fantasy skirmish rules I would recommend SAGA and the fan made free add-on "A fantastic Saga". http://www.a-fantastic-saga.com/<br /><br />For Miniatures I definetly recommend the plastic Gnollbox from Northstar. It's more suited for fantasy gang war like Frostgrave or Mortheim but also for bigger Games like Saga.<br /><br />Speaking of Saga I found hte Gripping Beast plastik Box sets. While not the best sets around, they give bang for the buck (at least in germany) They typically cost 18 Euros fpr 40-44 Miniatures which is very usefull if you want a larger army. <br /><br />For a less darkagey feel Fireforge and the Perry ranges are amazing. <br /><br />For 15mm Sci Fi, besides the amazing Khurassan Minaitures, I would recommend White Dragon Miniatures. The Fiddler is the best Mech PERIOD! Also, for me, the best looking Sci FI Infantry.<br /><br />Of course Flytrap Factory and Zombiesmith for all things wierd. <br /><br />There are so many amazing manufactures out there. I think I could do this for days :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059506847343810093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post-47464351436852187402017-01-19T17:55:25.201-08:002017-01-19T17:55:25.201-08:00A bit of both - it is more 1:1 models, and the fa...A bit of both - it is more 1:1 models, and the fact each model is more or less independent. In most examples, it can range from 5-12 models (a la Mordheim) but could include games like LOTR which can comfortably handle 30-40.<br /><br />LOTR is interesting as it seems platoon-y but ultimately each mini moves and shoots independently and there are no mandatory, cohesive "units" at all.<br /><br />Basically, are the manoeuvre elements individual soldiers? Then I'd call it skirmish. <br /><br />In contrast, while Force on Force/Tomorrow's War also uses 30-40 models at 1:1 ratio, they are moved/activated together in fire teams of 3-5 so I wouldn't class it as 'skirmish' game. evilleMonkeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998198938697175335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post-76056680163408670792017-01-19T13:21:09.925-08:002017-01-19T13:21:09.925-08:00Can you define what "Fantasy Skirmish" m...Can you define what "Fantasy Skirmish" means? Is it 1:1 models or is it small number of unit combat? Blood and Spectacles Publishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553070461794152273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post-32484721595801825032017-01-18T22:41:10.295-08:002017-01-18T22:41:10.295-08:00I don't recommend any at the moment!
I've...I don't recommend any at the moment!<br /><br />I've currently been testing a set of homebrew rules, a sort of simplified d10 SoBH activation meets Infinity but with much less special rules.<br /><br />I'm lazy and if I do my own rules it is a pretty sure sign I am disatisified with the current offerings.<br /><br />I'd probably rate these at #1 and #2<br />LOTR (yes, GW) has a lot of spin offs; it has an online unit builder.<br />Savage Worlds (the RPG) is my other pick (see the free combat-only rules)<br />Mordheim? nothing has really supplanted it in the genre. A bit too tied to its universe though.<br /><br />On the "OK but not great" category I'd put<br />Goalsystem Delves was OK and I probably rate it above SoBH. I need to play it again, actually.<br />Song of Blades and Heroes is fun but shallow.<br />Brink of Battle is a generic set but a bit pricey for what you get.<br />If Lords and Servants has a fantasy mod I'd consider that.<br />2HW's Swordplay rules are free and different.<br />Many like Frostgrave for its quality, cool theme and campaign but tbh I think it's still an inferior Mordheim.<br />I've reviewed them all so if you put them into the search you can get more detail.<br />evilleMonkeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998198938697175335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394074963215462822.post-87967790509765877582017-01-18T08:03:49.621-08:002017-01-18T08:03:49.621-08:00I was not aware than Urban War still exist!
The M...I was not aware than Urban War still exist!<br /><br />The Mantic Zombies are also quite nice and usefull for all kind of fantasy/post apoc setting.<br /><br />If I may ask, what rules are you recommanding for 28mm fantasy skirmish? Got a lot of Confrontation and Mantic models I want to play withMajorTheRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063261752687962703noreply@blogger.com