piratepwns Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 So I haven't even received my first crews yet, and I'm already thinking of how to redo my gaming table for Malifaux. I've seen Old West towns, Victorian-era city blocks...but never a carnival of any type. And I'm not just speaking of Malifaux. Unless my Google-fu is just terrible in 2013, I can't find an example of one built for any miniatures game. It just seems like too neat of a setting to just not exist. So I think I am going to build it. It is going to be a slow process, as I've literally not built any terrain before, but I have some ideas, a few of which came from this video A few quick wikipedia searches (everything on the internet is true!) show that the time periods would be fine for such a thing for Malifaux. Not that I'd be overly concerned myself, since I'd be using it for myself and friends to play on...but there is currently a Christmas Santa Goblin on the side of my webpage frame, so again, probably OK regardless. As a game designer by trade, I've done level layouts before, so that is going to be my first step. I want it to be fair for players and be a fun playspace above just looking cool. As I'm doing that, I want to think of interesting play mechanics that could be used for special story game elements. Off the top of my head, use an action to interact with a carnival game and if you win it, you get VP. Maybe the House of Mirrors as a building that can cause some combat hijinx or something. I'd actually like a ferris wheel that can be scaled, and of course it has to move. So as I go through this adventure, I'll be posting updates here. As I said, it is going to take me a bit to build, for sure, and I'll be scouring the forums for tips on building. If anyone does have ideas or has seen something similar to what I'm talking about, please share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistercats Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I've been trying to find it but I know there was a table built like this for the game Eden. I have a hazy memory of it being RubishInRubishOut on Youtube but I can't find it. One of the factions in that game is a ***** troupe so they built a big top after the Apocalypse. I do think this is a sadly underused idea for Malifaux though. Look forward to seeing what you come up with. ---------- Post added at 08:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 PM ---------- Ah- I seem to have hit the content filter. "Funny people with make-up and big shoes..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah, Nathan or Eric are scared by them...forget which one, lol. I just find it hilarious how many different ways people get around it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 There was a forumite that did a Bigtop board (it may have been for another game) a few years ago. He posted it on the boards I just cant for the life of me remeber his name of the thread title. It was really nice from what I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I remember a great Carnival of Chaos Nurgle-themed board for Mordheim. I think it was over on leadadventure, but my search-fu has failed me. Featured a top that lifted off the main tent, bleachers, and the like. Really cool. Wish I could find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracenar Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Poets of the Fall! They're awesome! You're awesome for linking them! This sounds like a pretty cool idea. A House of Mirrors could make certain spells that are resisted bounce back on the caster, or give models increased Df, or mess with LoS somehow. Carnival Games could get you Soulstones; seems like it'd be too good to give out VPs, but it's your board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepwns Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Poets of the Fall! They're awesome! You're awesome for linking them! This sounds like a pretty cool idea. A House of Mirrors could make certain spells that are resisted bounce back on the caster, or give models increased Df, or mess with LoS somehow. Carnival Games could get you Soulstones; seems like it'd be too good to give out VPs, but it's your board. Yeah man. I didn't discover them until playing Alan Wake, but am now a big fan of theirs. I like your idea on the games better, actually. Though, maybe some way for players to play against each other would be cool, and there are multiple tiers or "prizes" so you can cheat or push to try to get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalkris Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 *Fooouuuuund it!!!!* I put it in spoilers just in case Nathan/Eric come across this and are creeped at all: Open Spoiler "] ~Lil Kalki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Heel Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 *Fooouuuuund it!!!!* I put it in spoilers just in case Nathan/Eric come across this and are creeped at all: Open Spoiler "] ~Lil Kalki That link doesn't appear to be working. Great idea on the OP. I'd love to play on it once its done...I've got just the crew for it: http://www.wyrd-games.net/showthread.php?33334-Iron-Heel-Carnival-of-Doom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarsnick Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I was holding my breath because I was worried this thread, when it was loading, was about the insane ***** posse and a bit of malifaux would have died in my heart that second. I was glad it wasn't! Edited January 7, 2013 by Sarsnick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepwns Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I was holding my breath because I was worried this thread, when it was load, was about the insane ***** posse and a bit of malifaux would have died in my heart that second. I was glad it wasn't! Nooooooooooooooooooooooo, no no no no no no no no. I had that phase in high school, for like, 2 weeks. If anything, the linked video and Carnivale (the HBO show) are inspirations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalkris Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 "] Does this work? I actually think this is a different video than the first one but it's showcasing the same thing, so... Also I couldn't keep the spoilertags, just because they may have been the cause of the dilemma, so sorry if you don't like those nosey things, even though there are none in the video. ~Lil Kalki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great idea and can't wait to see what you come up with. Also much thanks for introducing me to the band - I'm always on the lookout for new bands/music I can use in class (I teach dance). Like to have somehting different and upbeat - can't always use classical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Look forward to seeing where this goes, Carnivale is one of my favourite series..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbinger Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Was going to link the same vid but was beat to the punch A carnivalish board for collodi has been on my todo list, but that list is 500 miles long.. To OP: keep in mind.. level layout in vidgames and boardgames differ. Thats something Ive had to get used to myself. Rules for one, doesnt translate to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepwns Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Was going to link the same vid but was beat to the punch A carnivalish board for collodi has been on my todo list, but that list is 500 miles long.. To OP: keep in mind.. level layout in vidgames and boardgames differ. Thats something Ive had to get used to myself. Rules for one, doesnt translate to the other. Oh I know. I've done a few table setups for Warmahordes that have worked well. There are things that obviously carry over. It's really all about knowing what the rules for the game bring to the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks for the link thats the board that I was talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepwns Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks for the link to the video. Finally got around to watching it and the caravan piece and the side show game are exactly the kind of thing I am looking for! The big top is great too. I have an idea for my Ferris Wheel, but have to do a bit more investigating, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracenar Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yeah man. I didn't discover them until playing Alan Wake, but am now a big fan of theirs. I like your idea on the games better, actually. Though, maybe some way for players to play against each other would be cool, and there are multiple tiers or "prizes" so you can cheat or push to try to get more. That's how I discovered them too. Alan Wake is one of my favourite games, and it introduced me to one of my favourite bands. A couple more ideas: -Shooting targets for prizes (simple duels) -Terrifying tests in some areas, or while you have LoS to something 'scary' -Something that messes with stats, like making you dizzy or intoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Donkey Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 That is such an awesome table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Vaux Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I know the Aethervox crew was looking to make their circus crew and board a not two long ago don't know if they are still around or if any thing g on that has moved forward. Either way I like the idea and would love to see other boards mad like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowopal Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Awesome vidoe link Thank you so much for posting that video. How have I never seen that? ---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:05 PM ---------- Carnivale is one of my favourite series..... This:+fate:+fate:+fate A series that ended way too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zog Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have got to try and make a board based on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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