AoEO Competition: And the Winner is...

Thanks to everyone for taking part in the competition to win a 'Hammer of Kaveh'

As promised I used Random.org to select the winner.
The 2 photos below validate as best they can that the draw was fair.

And the winner is....

DOUBLEXDOJO!!
Congrats dude!

Please let me know the account you want the item mailed to, or let me know a time we can meet in game and I will transfer.

For the rest of the folks.. thanks for entering. If you message me, or leave your game name below I will send you a random epic from my stash as an appreciation of your efforts!

2013: An Apocalyptic Survival Game, Rules and Maps

This page contains all the links for the rules and templates needed to play '2013', my entry into the 2012 Solitaire Print and Play Contest on Boardgamegeek.com

Main Rules

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmSnlYVklrLTFGbDg

Scenarios

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmcUhZcTlKZHFfa1E

Tokens

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmRmhhb3k4Nnc4eEk

Terraced House Template

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmcV9vbnlDTGEtbFk

Row of 4 Ground Floor Terrace House

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmWWIwem04ZjBjNG8

Road Template

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmQ25ta2Vqclp2N28

Back Alley Template

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmdTNMd1ZfcFVickU

Bonus Template 1: Corner Shop

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmTzVNMDJjRFp6bGM

Bonus Template 2: Lock up Garages

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmUjdFbGxXWElzd00

2013: Rules version 003

Howdy folks,

The closing date for entries is rapidly approaching,  and I am far from finished!
Here is version 003 of the rules, edited to read a little better and includes new rules for the following,

- Doors and Window
- Walls and Climbing

Aside from one last rewrite, in which I hope to add photos for the examples, now its just a case of deciding what to drop from the rules. At least for this competition entry. I will continue to work on the game outside of the competition, until whenever!

Version 003 of the rules -
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmZklaZjc4T2hTUWc

And for ease of printing, a block of 4 ground floor templates for Terrace Houses -
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmWWIwem04ZjBjNG8

thanks
Chris

Speed Painting Wyatt Earp, 25mm Cowboy

Disclaimer: this isn’t actually Wyatt Earp, but it reminded me of Kevin Costner from the film.
In actual fact I must apologise that I don’t know the manufacturer of this model. I picked it up from a show a couple of years back. If anyone knows I will update as required.

A thread over at TMP posed the question, 'How important is speed when finishing an army', which had me thinking back to 'Speed Painting' that I saw at a show one time.

I decided to run my own less-than-scientific experiment to see how fast I could complete a miniature. Armed with my mobile phone stopwatch, a brush, and a brief selection of paints I set to work.

This is the result!

As for time taken... well, I shall post here in a few days, for now I am open to guesses, and... I might even throw in a prize for the closest guess!

Some pointers to bare in mind,

I undecorated the model, but I did NOT speed clean it. The reason for this is I use a sharp knife to trim excess flash, speed knife wielding I didn’t think would be a good idea...

I use a hair dryer on my models to speed up paint drying.

I pre-selected all the paints I would use, and opened the lids on them prior to starting.

Clue: Its best to guess a number between 5 and 15 minutes, guess to the nearest second is fine.

Thanks
Chris

AoEO Competition Update!

Wow! Thanks to all the people who have sent their entries in so far!

Its like Dawn of the Ancient Dead, in a cartoony kinda way!

You can tell there has been a lot of effort put into making these, I may have to double my own efforts in the game so I can send all contestants at least some gold for supporting this competition.

The 'Hammer of Kaveh' is still the main prize though, it is still sat in my inventory, waiting the lucky winner of the draw.

For those reading this that don’t know the game 'Age of Empires Online', here is the link to the game - www.ageofempiresonline.com/

And for the competition, here is the forum thread -http://forums.ageofempiresonline.com/forums/thread/246062.aspx

And... here are the entries,

Antvan666

Crixler

DoublexDojo

StickiBomb000

cG Trolerkules

Orson Lime

zerton55

Jhokaluggy

Raych2

CorranBeskara

MattRug666

 

Thanks for reading and taking part. If you can spare a few minutes, please support my entry into the 2012 Print and Play Design Competition over at Boardgamegeek.com by giving my rule-set a read through and letting me know your feedback!

My game rules -

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmT1hTaHJhNEROX1k

thanks folks!
Chris
(Xericor)

2013: Scenario Update, added 'Fort Nigel'

Its the end of the world. You have survived. You are surviving.. barely..
You are running low on supplies, you havent eaten for a couple of days. You need a break.

You and your fellow survivors have come across Nigel Banks, barricaded in his well stocked home. Nigel has food and water to spare. But its his.

What are you going to do? Appeal to this Survivors humanity and ask for aid? Or storm and attack 'Fort Nigel'?

Play the scenario now -

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0DHcxfvT8FmUzkwZHRVZnBLdmM

Thanks!
Chris

Painting Models in 3 Easy Steps

Quick Guide to Painting

As a youngster I remember reading a painting guide in an old copy of Wargames Illustrated, and what struck me the most about this guide is that I had to turn the page to continue reading the article it was that long!

There was something epic like 48 steps, which although covered everything in great detail I couldn’t help but think 'talk about taking the long way round', especially as I looked at the pile of 80 High Elves in front of me (yup, like most children I started out in Fantasy).

Every time I paint a model now I cant help but think back on that old guide, and chuckle. It must have taken the painter hours to finish the model and even longer to write the guide. So, to keep the universe in balance and to show my years of experience I present my guide to painting models, in... 3 steps!

You will need,

1x Undercoated Model. I present Mr Viking

Step 1

Paint the model in block colours. By this I mean, paint his tunic all one colour, all one thickness, the same everywhere. Don’t try and be fancy with painting light to represent shadow, its not worth the time or effort.

The key here is to be crisp and clean.

Step 2

The wash. Some people like to call it the 'Dip', I use a wash method. Instead of dipping the model and having thick gunge all over, take your time, be more precise. Paint the stain on, be liberal with it, but direct it to where you want it. Concentrate on seems in clothing and places that will naturally be shaded.

The end result should be something like your base colour, but darker.

Step 3

Repaint the model. Using your original colours, paint over the majority of the areas, leaving only the areas that are in shade, folds in clothing etc., with a medium to dark brown tinge.

Job done!

Of course if you then want to go ahead and do 10 more steps of further detail on top of this guy, then you can, and you have a great platform to work on as the majority of the painting has been completed in very little time at all.

Thanks for reading, if you want to know anything further, like materials or what 'dip' to use, please don’t hesitate to email me, or post a comment below.

Chris