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Honestly, I think a well modified base is what separates the men from the boys. However, a black base to me adds a professional touch to it, the way that fine pieces of art are displayed on pedestals. Just my two cents.

Another question guys I am reading battle reports, and they are talking about things like strategies and schemes... These seem like something you pick in edition to your crew, or is this basically what defines the mission objectives for you and if thats teh case are they games specific or? Also, I am curious, if you guys would recommend that I pick up the rulebook before buying any minis, something tells me for this game, I would want to push back the urge to buy a starter box before looking at character stats, and kind of getting a feel for what would be my play style.

Ok! So lets face it, im one of those dudes, who when you look at my painted minis they look like they were well.. painted by a "rock on crack", So im getting a shout out to all you painting gurus to share your single greatest tip, tool, or technique. Also if anyone wants to take the time to explain things like "dry brushing", "Washing", "Highlighting", and "shading". That would be aswesome too! I have of course looked up what the words mean, and gotten basic explanations of what they are... but I can never understand how to go about doing this stuff... For instance, I know with shading your suppose to paint a darker color of your base color in the "shaded parts" like the botton of crevises and stuff like that... However should I do this why the paint is wet? Should I wait for each code to dry? Highlighting is like shading but reverse, as in you paint a lighter color on the "high spots" of the model. Same questions apply above... Washing.. erm unless its with soap and water I dont know... Dry brushing I have had mixed results with dry brushing.. I think I might be doing to much of it, cause everytime I get done it always just seems like I would have gotten the same effect if I Would have just brushed the paint on... So yeah basically this is me trying to assemble all you master painters great ideas and tips into one section I can look over while I am painting....

Washes, Highlights, Shading.... Retards (lol cant help but to laugh there) All this is so confusing... Why cant I just import the models into photoshop and use their tools? LOL!

Man this is good! I wish I could paint like this! What paints did you use, as well as tools? Like brushes n stuff? I know those might be silly questions but I am just trying to get a grip on what a good painter has on his tool belt.. erm or palette if your not batman lol

Yeah I live in south alabama and in a small town at that.. there are litterally at least 12 mechanic shops around here... but not a single hobby shop... Closest hobby shop to me is in PC, FL and its about 90 miles as well... I wish I was rich so I could open a hobby shop and play the days away...

Awesome, these last two posts are just what I have been looking for all along! So, what is the "norm" SS value 25-30? I wish I had a hobby shop in my area that sold these games, so I guess I will have to order here! I really like the idea of 3x3 or 4x5 tables, I also like the idea of smaller "crews" vrs larger armies. Painting large armies gets tiring to me, I like to try and lavish on detail and tech (even though I suck at it) but its really hard to think that way when you set that model down and pick up another one that looks just like it, and then there are like 25 more in que right behind that one. Also smaller boards again means that I can put more time into my table or even have more then one table. I didnt to build static tables just because I think they look better over all... Hmm, what it takes to become a henchman, and what the benefits are. I have a local hobby shop in mind to run events and stuff. I wonder if it would be worth the effort.. Though mini games are not really big in the area I live sadly

Outstanding! So as far as resource management, I would assume this your hand of cards that you use to "cheat fate" or is there something I am missing? The game seems really fun I think it will be ideal for my playgroup! So whats the standard gaming board size that is reccomended to be used? For instance WH is generally 6x4, I would assume sense there are less models it might be smaller? Thanks again everyone for your awesome insight!

Hey guys! Wow, tons of good information here! Though advice to Wyrd in general, is to go ahead and get some more articles out here, so that people coming into the game can feel like they can get the "gist" of things before they invest their money. (Battle reports are awesome way to get people familiar with the rules, and game play with out giving away what your trying to sell...\ OK, so soul stones are like "points" in other games, and you use them to build you group. Starter Crew, Soul Deck (or cards), Rulebook and paints.. are really whats needed.. Lots of good info on paints guys, I have used the GW paints very often, and will most likely be looking at the reaper paints or the Vellejo paints. I dont like pot paints, I would rather dropper them. I like the aspect of reaper paints and being able to get my base, shade, and highlight all in one kit, cause frankly I suck at mixing paints. Really for the most part I suck at painting, however I am looking to improve! I really wish the models for this game were of a bigger scale but ohhh well! I have not even pitched the game to my friends yet, but I think they will be down with it. All of us are feeling the crunch of warhammer 40k as we start to think about what its gonna cost us all to get started. So what I am wondering is as far as game play goes.. I like the aspect of simple play, but I am wondering if the game its self is watered down? IE, I mean does it play like mageknight or heroclix, but you just get to paint your own minis, or is it as intense as all the modifiers you can find in games like WH or WH40k.... We are looking for a fine balance between the two if you guys know what I mean?

Hey Guys! So myself, and a few friends (about 4-5 of us total) are debating on taking up a war game. At first we were staring head long at the various games workshop games, all of us having a bit of experience in but nothing to hard core. Then I found this website, and am really liking the idea of this game. The thought of cards over dice is appealing sense I am a card gamer as well. Now, what I am really wondering now is how do I go about getting started in this game? Obviously the rulebook is a great place to start. As far as forces go should we all stick to one of the boxed forces? Also, each person will need a fate deck too right? Am I missing the getting started guides? Perhaps someone could point me in the direction of them, if there are some. What kind of paints do you guys recommend using? Anyway, I have tons more questions but we will start with those, though any info that could be given to a new player would be awesome as well! Thanks

I reposted in the proper section. Can an admin please delete this.