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5 hours ago, Kyle said:

Since the launch of M3E, Gaining Grounds has moved to a more flexible 'seasonal' format rather than releasing in a specific window. This allows us to to make more rapid changes if we need to (as we saw with Gaining Grounds Season 0 to Season 1), as well as take the time needed to ensure that any new Strategies or Schemes are fun, challenging, and engaging. We also want to make sure that the content is played, which isn't the case for everyone when it comes to Season 1. 

While lots of players have played with the Strategies and Schemes of Gaining Grounds Season 1, there are still plenty of others who haven't had the same opportunity, thanks to the global pandemic. I understand that Season 1 might be wearing a little thin for some, but we appreciate everyone's patience as we all navigate this play-at-home space. 

If you're looking to mix things up in the meantime, why not give some of the seasonal Schemes a shot? 

• Lover's Dilemma
• All Hallow's Eve
• Trick or Treat

These are all available for free or as print-on-demand on WarGameVault. 

There will be a Gaining Grounds Season 2 and an updated FAQ. We'll have more information about them when we're ready to launch those.

Soon!

I really like this response, thanks Kyle! This reminds me of a question I've scratched my head about for a while: Is there any way the seasonal encounter additions could be added to the app? Given a large amount of the community uses the (amazing) app for tracking their games, the biggest trouble I and other locals have had with playing these encounters is simply that we forget about them because we all make games in the app, and they aren't options there. Just wondering out loud, thanks again for the answer on Gaining Grounds!

I was just thinking it'd be great if the App had a link to the most recent FAQ in the same way it has a link to the rules and current gaining grounds, that way everything rules-related is easily accessible from within the App.

How is it March already?

Anyway, I'm aiming to finish up Carver and Hinamatsu, then move on to Lucius' henchfolk and False Witnesses, maybe finish up this Investigator.

Looking great everyone! @muraki, love the colors on your Rex!

Bit of a light month for me, but I finished the two models that have been sitting in my to-do pile for the longest, Gracie and Vasilisa, for a total of 16ss, and several self-imposed weights off my mind. @Caedrus

Love the challenge idea! I might get to it later this month with a piece for a friend's Kirai crew, but for now, here's the Before for the month:

Hinamatsu, Carver, and Vasillisa at the top of the list, then a bunch of stuff for Lucius, and maybe, eventually, Gracie.

My resolutions this year:

1) To keep using painting as an exercise in "I'm doing this because I enjoy it, not because I 'should' or 'have to'". It's been terribly helpful at this so far.

2) To decrease my Pile of Shame faster than I can make it bigger.

To start off, here's what's on the docket for the month, with the snow gamin being first for a local event that emds this weekend.

I'll happily be jumping in for 2021 again, at the Enforcer level! Seeing all your excellent works and growth has been great for motivation ever since moving to Indy from St. Louis, and getting more painted models on the table has (pre-plague) really helped grow the community in the area.

Thanks to @Caedrusfor continuing to run the challenge this upcoming year!

Happy Birthday! 🎶And ma-ny moooooooooooooooorrrrreeeeee🎶

Thanks for updating the app, that's going to make the Explorer's excitement even more...exciting! I'm absolutely salivating to get Ivan and the Department on the table, and then really get Seeker under a microscope once they release.

@Caedrusthank you for running the challenge this yrar, it's really helped me keep my motivations and chin up throughout 2020. You have my vote to continue to run it.

As for my December, I'm pledging the rest of the Witches and Woes box, the 3rd Insidious Madness, Carver, Teddy, 2 Aversions, a Lyssa, and I may even finally finish the Bandersnatch, or start on Vasilisa and Hinamatsu. Oh, and one if the snowmen ice gamin for a local event. Another month if "throw it all at the wall and see what sticks". Probably add alt Candy and Kade depending on the the black friday order arrives. 

Given the start of the month, I'm throwing a bunch of stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks by the end.

Finishing up the Nightmare keyword with the last Daydream, finishing touches on the Bandersnatch, and the Insidious Madnesses. And then on deck is most of the Woe keyword, and Vasilisa.

Finally got my poison (dart frog) gamin done. Nothing terribly fancy, they won't be on the table long, after all. @Caedrus 15ss for them, +10ss for my "secret something". And thank you for everything you've done, running this program this year!

Oh, and my shame pile, er, box. I fear it's growing strength.

I'll dig out my shame pile (which is at least organized into a box. The fact that that box isn't where it can constantly stare at my as a total coincidence, I swear!) a bit later, but this is an awesome extra challenge.

This month I'll he painting...something...and these poison bom--I mean,gamin, already in progress:

Dark theme looks funky on mobile, can't see the notification /slideout area, and the other icons that are normally on the slideout are in the upper right corner of the main view.

This month I feel confident about finishing up the Honeypot crew. Pretty close on the front row here, and the rest should follow pretty quickly once I get going. Stretch goal is to finish making the poison gamin in the background poison dart frogs.

Kitty's done!
(Highest highlights aren't showing great in these, nor the gloss on the bottle, but you get the idea)

Going for a big month, prepping a gift for a good friend's birthday before he moves. The entire Honeypot keyword, plus Miss Guided.

Wish me luck!

@Caedrus sorry I'm late, was out of town and completely forgot to post pictures before leaving. If this needs to be a Mulligan and count for next month, let me know, that's fine.

Spending entirely too much time trying something a little different on the Widow Weaver this month: 

The main story with Ivan and (who I'm assuming will be his crew, based off Gibson's reveal recently) is Breachside Broadcast #30, spent a good amount of time looking for it the other day.

Love it! Can't imagine why...