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Great start, madness! Good luck to everyone!
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| # ¿ Mar 15, 2012 22:11 |
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| # ¿ May 20, 2013 01:27 |
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Gravitas Shortfall posted:Thanks for responding! If I had to vote for a solution, I'd either suggest Pierzak's "one LT for every 300 points" solution, or if that's far too annoying, only allowing one LT every 6 months. That'd put Infinity at roughly the same HQ/Lord ratio as 40K or Warmachine I think. I'm of the opinion that Infinity just doesn't get the option of claiming the LT as an HQ/Lord for three reasons: 1) It's three models in a month. Come on. 2) You can make a lot of different models LT's, it's not as dedicated a thing as it is in other games. 3) You should be hiding your LT by painting every model in your army as nice as him anyway. You want to be in Loss on turn 1 because your opponent goes "well, that's easy enough, we'll just shoot the pretty one?" 
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| # ¿ Mar 16, 2012 21:37 |
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Tadhg posted:Pulling my unpainted space barbies out to get ready to paint. gently caress yeah, son.  Get busy oathing, or get busy dying.
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| # ¿ Mar 17, 2012 06:39 |
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Pierzak posted:We're sorry, hope you get better (and paint those abominations into something resembling actual minis. 2nd ed. minis suck.) Those... um... those aren't the prizes. Those are just what I plan to paint over the coming months. I saw Tadhg's box-o-grots and, uh... 
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| # ¿ Mar 17, 2012 16:11 |
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Still, I'm not likely to win anything given the level of my painting and of others' here.
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No... I'm not... I was just... I wasn't... I was going to paint.... stop it. 
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| # ¿ Mar 18, 2012 01:29 |
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Buffalo squeeze posted:Yes, to drown the shame. To steady the hand.
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| # ¿ Mar 20, 2012 08:34 |
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thiswayliesmadness posted:I didn't expect a cider de-rail to actually go on for this long so instead, enjoy some more contest news: Nice work, boss.
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| # ¿ Mar 20, 2012 20:22 |
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Fyrbrand posted:Man I almost wish I wasn't a co-sponsor, because these prizes own. For real. I shall have to relieve the disappointment of my ineligibility through harsh, often demeaning judgement of everyone's hard work.
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| # ¿ Mar 20, 2012 23:28 |
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Lethemonster posted:If we have a model that costs say over £200 and maybe the size of a small dog can we oath it a bit at a time. 'This month I oath two legs the size of dreadnoughts' Do you have any models at all that don't constitute some challenge to the basic, simple rules of this contest?
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| # ¿ Mar 22, 2012 08:02 |
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Corrode posted:Let me tell you about 2mm wargaming It's dirt simple, you prime 30 of them and so help me god if you so much as drybrush before you WIP I will come down on you like a sack of anvils from cruising altitude. Blacksmiths from six counties will marvel at the pointless extravagance.
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| # ¿ Mar 22, 2012 08:28 |
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Also, inside the mystery box is a larger, more mysterious box. I apologize for ruining and enhancing the surprise.
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| # ¿ Mar 22, 2012 08:51 |
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Strike that. I apologize for nothing.
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| # ¿ Mar 22, 2012 08:53 |
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Want my bonus point?  DRILL YER BARRELS. I recognize, Tadhg, this might put you a few days behind schedule.
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| # ¿ Mar 23, 2012 07:12 |
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Sounds like we've got fertile ground for a side bet/prize here.
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| # ¿ Mar 23, 2012 07:23 |
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You're making my head explode, Sushi. You're literally killing me with tiny explosions.
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| # ¿ Mar 24, 2012 04:28 |
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I have a question: Can the oath thread make me sterile? A followup: Please?
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| # ¿ Mar 24, 2012 07:31 |
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bhsman posted:You already play with warhams. That wasn't enough? That's what I said! But nooooooooo! Evidently shouting "The Emperor Protects!" at the time is not so literal a form of contraception as I'd been led to believe. I guess you've got to do that during dinner or something.
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| # ¿ Mar 24, 2012 07:50 |
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In fairness, it is an impossible and unfair metric, given the format. Not that anyone will fail to praise your numbers crusade, even without a cumulative sum.
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| # ¿ Mar 24, 2012 08:22 |
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Dominion posted:It's also worth mentioning that using the term "work in progress" for a picture that expressly has to be before you start painting is a tad confusing. Your work isn't in progress yet. I'd assume you assembled a model?
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| # ¿ Apr 5, 2012 00:00 |
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Mmtheblue posted:
Oh my, yes. We are off to an auspicious start.
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| # ¿ Apr 9, 2012 05:32 |
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MasterSlowPoke posted:Well hello there, Mr. Pizza, aren't you looking dapper this evening?
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| # ¿ Apr 13, 2012 05:18 |
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CyberLord XP posted:Someone mentioned my seismic hammer looks like a waffle iron. I am ok with this. Panini press on the other side. Gettin' all George Foreman up in here.
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| # ¿ Apr 13, 2012 19:39 |
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Well, I was going to say pasta primaverahat, but...
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| # ¿ Apr 16, 2012 04:38 |
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Dominion posted:Can I request that only one judge play the "embarrassing picture" card? Can I request that you get off the internet and paint your oath?
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| # ¿ Apr 16, 2012 04:41 |
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Props to Ghost Hand for the Oath Thread shoutout on the most recent episode of the Independent Characters. Also, LOL at Ghost Hand for his multiple warnings to his listeners about the forums of Something Awful dot com.
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| # ¿ Apr 17, 2012 02:54 |
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I'm just having problems thinking of another proper topping for you to wear. :/
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| # ¿ Apr 17, 2012 03:47 |
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What's that guy in the middle again? Also that birdman is dope.
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| # ¿ Apr 20, 2012 03:41 |
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The colors on that thing are great.
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| # ¿ Apr 21, 2012 05:24 |
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Goddamn this page has a lot of words and no pics of cool minis. Someone post cool minis.
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| # ¿ Apr 24, 2012 08:10 |
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Ye gods, that was pages and pages of awesome models. This is going to take some hard scrutinizing.
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| # ¿ May 1, 2012 06:46 |
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thiswayliesmadness posted:Infinity
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| # ¿ May 1, 2012 06:55 |
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 Judgement Time!My god, this was difficult. There were so many top-notch entries right out of the gate, I can see this is going to be a competitive year if you guys can keep the hammer down. At the risk of forgetting some I don't want to name any honorable mentions, but so many of you are hitting the right notes, I've got to say. It's killing me that I can't pick a fourth, or a fifth. Killing me. Composition - 1 Point: Arlaharen  This was a tough call, because there are a couple of small things I would probably tweak here and there, but what sold me on these three was the way they are so well integrated with the bases. Most models are standing somewhere, but the way you've really worked your models (in one way literally) into the scenery you've built is really great. Everything here has some interaction with the world they're in and I love it. Great color, great story. Composition - 2 Points : TheRupert  I don't like Jacks. That said, I love these Jacks. Great metals, great wear on both blue and white, clean blocking, a simple scheme that is set off by tiny pops of color in the base, not to mention the water effects that, while not perfectly executed, really add one final dimension of liveliness to these models. Nice work. Composition - 3 Points : Forkbanger  Moreso than any other, when I was flipping back and forth through the gallery two dozen or so times in the last day, this was the image that jumped out and made me stop, again and again. There is just so much happening here, technique and schema wise. What really makes this top of my list in terms of composition this month is its cohesiveness as a crew, a group of models that each contribute their own color palette to the overall whole. Again, the bases contribute to the models more than just being a place to stand, and the colors in them don't draw the eyes away from the models on them. That there is such variety in skin and hair tones, each so well done in their own right, and such strong technique displayed on things like the blends across the umbrellas and the skin and shadow on Seamus, I found Forkbanger's style to be top notch this month and congratulate him for it. Great start, people!
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| # ¿ May 1, 2012 22:41 |
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I stand in judgement of you! Ugh. That there was a lot of great models. You guys need to calm down and make this easier. 1 Point: Internet Junky - Gorgeous diorama. Beautiful marble effect, great contrast of colors, great feeling of story. If there are things that I'd ding you on here that you might pay attention to going forward and earn you more points with this sort of thing, it is to be mindful of the assembly gap on the tail (I know it broke off, but it really is worth fixing), and the positioning of the rider. He looks like he is meant to be threatening your soldier, but seems to be pointing and looking past him. That aside, it's a great piece. 2 Points: Gravitas Shortfall - That daemon and the work you put into the basing is great, but we shouldn't overlook the quality of your Haqqislam troops, either. The scheme is fantastic, the execution even better. I worry that they won't pop quite enough from a distance (particularly the remote), that the colors blend a little too much into their bases, but from your pics I can't deny you're doing a great job with them. 3 Points: Arlaharen - I have no idea what is going on here, but god drat, son. Get a better shot of the base. Even with the tinypic, it looks incredible. Great drama, great effects, great execution. Just keep doing this, drat. The Thrullg as well. The way it draws up out of that base while still having so much visual interest going on down there? It's great. Just great. Special people: PierreTheMime WhiteOutMouse RedShoe Bachtere Adamantium Wang TheRupert Everyone. Geez.
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| # ¿ Jun 2, 2012 20:13 |
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I just assembled an Oniwaban not half an hour ago. Great model. I wish they had some alternates, because the second one I kitbashed? Not so much!
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| # ¿ Jun 3, 2012 00:35 |
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Are those the ones you used the Liquetex spray on? What else did you do for the yellow?
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| # ¿ Jun 29, 2012 22:43 |
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Pretty solid color for just that.
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| # ¿ Jun 30, 2012 01:47 |
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Judgment Time! Congratulations to: 1 Point - Stabbington! A fantastic mix of effects, great basing job, a real sense of grandeur and weight to this giant model. Looks fantastic. Keep up the great work! 2 Points - Mr. Booger! Holy hell! Where did that come from? Sushi already summed up everything that is right with this model, the only thing he got wrong was not having enough points to his name to give you. 3 Points - Monoliths! This was astounding work. There are a few technical flaws (a bit overdone on the light sourcing at the eyes, a bit of a bland base) but let me tell you: If any of the rest of you came back to me in a year's time and said "Fix, you're wrong, and here's the Slayer Sword I won for the model I painted in the oath thread that month: I'd say two things in retort. First, "get the hell out of my bedroom you psycho," and second: "Yes, yes, it was very nice, but did it vomit and foam? DID IT VOMIT AND FOAM? NO! IT DIDN'T!" Monoliths, my man, you have repeatedly over the last few years shown a dedication to creative conversion, and detailed execution, and you are a boon to this hobby. Never stop.
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| # ¿ Jul 3, 2012 21:26 |
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Judgement time! 1 point: Schmetterling! Gorgeous work, trying new things, fantastically executed. 2 points: Bachtere! That steampunk Dorothy is just plain glorious. So vibrant. 3 points: Fusilade! You made a forum of mostly guys ooh and ahh for nearly three pages with freehanded unicorns. To not give you top billing would be practically undemocratic of me. Special Guild of Harmony Prize - selnaric! You do us proud with your homage to Discount Bees. Bravo.
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| # ¿ Aug 3, 2012 16:57 |
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THE JUDGEMENT I can't believe you bastards are making me put these in ranking order. I simply can't. I've got a swathe of names wrapped closely around these three, so tightly packed there's nowt but electrons separating them. I'm late because I'm literally agonizing over this. I haven't had to literally agonize over this before, but I am and it's... well... agony. 1 Point: Asphyxious!  Clearly, you could go more boldly with color on your models this month, extend your source lighting further, but you have no need to do that, and show why here. Hell, I can't even see what's happening in the basing with this particular model (like they left you room for it). I don't know how much of what has happened here is only in the photography or the sculpts or whatever, but your models absolutely leapt off the screen this month. I expect that they won't look quite so striking outside of the lightbox, where pushing your highlights would help, but right here in it's element, this is gorgeous and grim. That's without saying peep about the texturing you did on your Kaptain's Log piece this month. Great work. 2 Points: Arson Fire!  I don't know what is happening in this little diorama you've built. The Guardsman looks to have been dispatched with the least possible violence a Swarmlord can summon, as if he may have shot himself through the mouth, yet here's his hulking thing. This gorgeous, hulking thing. Beautiful blends. Suddenly these wings. Suddenly a whip, and the joins are so well hid. Every option is great. Do more of these. 3 Points: Namenlos!  It looks like it's glowing, maaaaan! I agree with everything that has been said already. Stellar, original work, and a great base in a month that was, quite honestly, a bit lacking in the basing front, all around.
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I'm glad to hear that, and I hope you don't take a complement on your photography as a slight on your painting skill, because the ultimate truth is that both are important to their own degree, and the fact that you will go the extra distance to properly shoot your stuff, and possess the editorial eye to present the best photos for judging says plenty about your artistic sense. The models you posted look great because of everything you put into them, and you put into them an extra element some people don't bother.
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