Popular Post Kyle Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Hey Wyrdos, This week, we found out that Waldo actually eats more than just office supplies (who knew?) when we found him barbequing all of our unannounced alt models in the warehouse. Strangely enough, the smell of burnt plastic and spices made us think about one of our favorite new models. Hopefully it wasn’t the fumes. Looks like there wasn’t enough food to go around at the last bash; Lenny must’ve hired a catering service. This week, we’re taking a close look at Som’er’s favorite midnight snack: the Spit Hog! When designing a new model, we always start with a basic concept and a goal in mind. In this case, we wanted to go with something fun and exciting that gave the Big Hats more survivability without necessarily bringing brute force to the table. Staying alive isn’t normally the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Gremlins (wrestling crocs before learning to walk comes to mind well before that). But even pigbrained moonshiners have to eat, and now Som’er is bringing his dinner along into battle. Gremlins have to do things their own special way, and healing is no exception. For the fellow Big Hats, the Spit Hog is essentially a mobile meal, providing Heals to nearby friendly models with his “Food’s Up!” Ability and more. If there’s a fight breaking out in a particularly dense part of the Bayou, that much pork (50mm of it!) can get in the way pretty easily, which is why we implemented the Hoist the Hog Ability to allow friendly models to move through the Spit Hog. Enemy models will just have to sit back and smell its roasted glory. If sitting back wasn’t good enough for the opposing team and the Spit Hog somehow falls in battle (or if Lenny gets particularly hungry), the Gremlin underneath all of that weight picks up a Boomstick and joins the fray with the Demise (I’m Done With This) Ability. When developing Crews and their associated Abilities in M3E, finding a focus that fits both mechanically and thematically is always an interesting challenge. Som’er and his Big Hats, however, came pretty naturally; the idea of Gremlins quitting their job in the middle of battle while swarming the table with waves of Bayou Gremlins has been Som’er since the start. The Spit Hog isn’t just a hot meal passively waiting to be eaten on the table, though. With the Smack with a Roasted Pig melee Action, he can play a more active role in a Crew, healing or dealing damage as it pleases. The sweet smell of freshly salted pork also makes it more al-Lure-ing (read the back of its card above to understand this deliciously layered pun). Waldo’s full up on puns and pork this week. But before we go, check out what the Spit Hog will look like on the table below! Next week, we’ll be shining a light on a shadowy figure under Lucius’ thumb. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedjy Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Love the Mama ! This looks like a feast incoming !! What would Gremlins ever do on a battlefield while they could just sit and eat that damn huge pork ?! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonewall78 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Oinktastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I so love everything about this model! The design is so good! The juicy, chubby pig. The Struggling Bayou Gremlin that just wants this to be over and the BBG-Lady (Big Beautiful Gremlin) riding into the thick of Things to provide the Folks with her (in)famous BBQ-Pig-Roast. Models like this is why I Play gremlins and to be honest, now that we have an Idea, what the Spit-Hog Looks like, I feel more inclined to play it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtest Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Love this new model, but the Slop Haulers feel sad about losing their old job.😂 I wonder why SMACK WITH A ROASTED PIG doesn’t have TN. Because this action can heal the friendly models.🤔 Last, I really dislike to see the Bayou Gremilins cost 2ss. 😫 They should cost higher than either living or undead piglets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCheadle Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 SHUT UP ABOUT YOUR CATERING SERVICE ....damn Gremlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yool1981 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 The art is quite nice. It reminds me of my old WHB days when halfling chefs went to war :D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddard Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sounds like we might see a preview of Agent 46 next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorUndead Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 43 minutes ago, Eddard said: Sounds like we might see a preview of Agent 46 next week. Isn't that the guy from Overwatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retnab Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Goodtest said: I wonder why SMACK WITH A ROASTED PIG doesn’t have TN. Because this action can heal the friendly models.🤔 Spoilers(?) for M3e talk below: There are three actions that act like that (on Sparks, Earl Burns, Hoffman, Steamfitters, and this) and the main reason seems to be that even though it's healing them since it's an opposed duel it's still affected by accuracy - so if you relent to get the heal, that 1/2/3 is on a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clement Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 10 hours ago, Goodtest said: Love this new model, but the Slop Haulers feel sad about losing their old job.😂 I wonder why SMACK WITH A ROASTED PIG doesn’t have TN. Because this action can heal the friendly models.🤔 Last, I really dislike to see the Bayou Gremilins cost 2ss. 😫 They should cost higher than either living or undead piglets. eh. Bayou Gremlins are insignificant, have objectively bad stats, and need to work as a group to be even moderately successful at doing anything other then occupying a 30mm base. In a world where massively out-activating your opponent isn't as strong as it used to be, I'm not that worried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordZombie Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Any way we can get that model with the gremlin walking, too many contact points right now for a model that size. One foot on the ground should be right. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Please Wyrd add another Gremlin underneath for support. That is a large model above a very small contact point that I am not looking forward to regluing every time it falls off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxooo Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, LordZombie said: Any way we can get that model with the gremlin walking, too many contact points right now for a model that size. One foot on the ground should be right. Ahhhahaha that's genius, only a Gremlin can get the joke 2 hours ago, Omenbringer said: Please Wyrd add another Gremlin underneath for support. That is a large model above a very small contact point that I am not looking forward to regluing every time it falls off. I understand you are worried, but to be fair from what i can see: i assume you can pin to the base through the knee and maybe even all the way into the empty belly. I might be wrong, its just what i guess from the render, at least that's what i already plan to do It's my way of saying "we've seen way worse" ^^, it doesn't mean: let's make the same mistakes again, but I'm at a point ( kinda bulletproof fiddly feets wise now lol ) where I prefer they let their imagination and creativity go free and make nice artistic scuplts; if i wanted big chunky heroic scale and easy to build minis i would play only GW ^^ but that's my personal take i understand where you coming from for sure !!! ps: we haven't seen the 2nd Spit Hog scuplt yet, so maybe the other one is "safer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 22 hours ago, Maxooo said: I understand you are worried, but to be fair from what i can see: i assume you can pin to the base through the knee and maybe even all the way into the empty belly. I might be wrong, its just what i guess from the render, at least that's what i already plan to do It's my way of saying "we've seen way worse" ^^, it doesn't mean: let's make the same mistakes again, but I'm at a point ( kinda bulletproof fiddly feets wise now lol ) where I prefer they let their imagination and creativity go free and make nice artistic scuplts; if i wanted big chunky heroic scale and easy to build minis i would play only GW ^^ but that's my personal take i understand where you coming from for sure !!! ps: we haven't seen the 2nd Spit Hog scuplt yet, so maybe the other one is "safer" Gremlin knees aren't exactly beefy so pinning isn't really a great option, especially when the size of pin that is going to be needed is probably very near the size of said gremlin leg. I am all for artistic expression but these are intended to be "play pieces". Small contact points aren't great for that, particularly when there is a significantly larger and heavier piece of plastic (even if it is very likely hollow) sitting way up on top. Adding a second Gremlin for additional support wouldn't take away from the artistic expression much if at all honestly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxooo Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Omenbringer said: I am all for artistic expression but these are intended to be "play pieces". Small contact points aren't great for that, particularly when there is a significantly larger and heavier piece of plastic (even if it is very likely hollow) sitting way up on top. Adding a second Gremlin for additional support wouldn't take away from the artistic expression much if at all honestly. Well, you make good points, not much to say about that 9 hours ago, Omenbringer said: so pinning isn't really a great option For that mini? I have to strongly disagree on that one, but you know what ? whatever lol I mean what is a great option for me doesn't have to be a great option for you, i was just trying to help If you find a better way for you i'm all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yool1981 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Maxooo said: If you find a better way for you i'm all for it. I just started assembling some gremlins for the Zoraida swampfiend theme and I wonder how Gremilin players keep their sanity intact (or maybe they don't 😛). Assembling the gremlin-eating-gator was almost too much for me :D. Adding a second gremlin as @Omenbringersuggested seems like a practical idea. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxooo Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, yool1981 said: I wonder how Gremilin players keep their sanity intact (or maybe they don't 😛) AHahah it seems you already have the answer to your question 🤣 I think it's been a Wyrd's Masterplan all along to push Gremlin players to RP their faction and want to play as one of them in TTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 6 hours ago, yool1981 said: I just started assembling some gremlins for the Zoraida swampfiend theme and I wonder how Gremilin players keep their sanity intact (or maybe they don't 😛). Assembling the gremlin-eating-gator was almost too much for me :D. That one was definitely a pain. You don't see many that are attached. I just resigned myself to adding a large glob of green stuff loosely sculpted to try and mimic an arm to aid in attachment. Still try to limit the playtime with it. Wait until you get to Burt Jebson! His head is in so many pieces. At least we haven't seen many more Yan Lo beards in recent releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yool1981 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 18 hours ago, Omenbringer said: Wait until you get to Burt Jebson! His head is in so many pieces. Fortunately, Burt Jebson is available for the factions I play :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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