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I, ZachAttack, oath 2 UCM Eagle Gunships from Hawk Wargames (Dropzone Commander, 10mm)
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RE: the Oathbreaker avatars, I agree that they're fun but as Lord Hypnostache says: Lord Hypnostache posted:While I wouldn't mind seeing more silly avatars, I prefer the current more inclusive and chill atmosphere in the Oath thread, where there is not really any penalty for failing an oath. In several months, yes, I'll be a bit burnt out and busy and wrapped up in things and yes people will stop Oathing every month (it'd be great to have a newsletter to keep people informed and interested!) but the vibe doesn't change. The rules can be daunting but I've tried my best to write them in an open and inviting way for new foks to feel they can join in without biting their nails about their Oaths. I'm going a bit off track now but to me the concept of penalizing someone with an avatar is a bit harsh (although, yes, I know this is SA and that happens here but only when you annoy too many people for too long - for not painting a tiny model I think it's harsh). Further to that, rewarding participants for failing just goes against what I think the Oath thread should be. So unless there's a revolt or I'm voted down, I would rather give avatars to Oathers who complete their Oaths, not for those who fail their Oaths. Again, the whole point of the Oath thread is to paint your stacks of plastic crack, not to fail at doing that. My proposal for new Oath avatars is for every month to offer one or two avatars to Oathers who complete their Oaths (and have opted in to get an avatar, because many people like their avatars), and for an avatartist (see what I did there?) to give them an Oathkeeper avatar. This could be Pierre (whose avatars you can see in this very thread), SRM (he of Dawn of Awesome fame), grassy gnoll or anyone else handy with Photoshop and armed with a sense of humor and some photos of badly painted models. Hell, I'd say even myself and Zark (if he wants) would be eligible for the avatar, I'm due a new one anyway (we are not otherwise eligible for prizes or points). Thoughts? Hummingbird James posted:I, Hummingbird James, oath to paint 10 Tactical Marines from the Betrayal at Calth box with the Forge World plasma gun upgrade kit (and a FW Mk III shoulder pad for one dude). Flipswitch posted:poo poo pic but I, Flipswitch, oath to paint 2x UCM Falcons rkajdi posted:Because there's nothing in the thread about how to add to your oath, I hope I'm doing this right. LordAba posted:I, Lord Aba, oath 2 toxicrinefrom Games-Workship ZachAttack posted:I, ZachAttack, oath 2 UCM Eagle Gunships from Hawk Wargames (Dropzone Commander, 10mm) KPC_Mammon posted:Technically it says how to oath, and a later post says you can do additional oaths, but nothing says if those oaths should have different formatting. I'm guessing not from your reply. malal posted:Can achievements be claimed at any time, or only in conjunction with a finished oath? quote:This is turning out to be really fun Leperflesh posted:A lot of people have trouble getting photos to show up due to using HTTPS vs HTTP, and depending on their browser. Check the URLs for both your hosted image, and for how you're browsing SA, and be aware that in some cases you can't mix and match without the browser deciding not to follow a URL because it might be insecure. quote:Also: some folks are asking about photography, where did that post I posted go? I forget which thread it was in, even. krushgroove fucked around with this message at 09:44 on May 6, 2016 |
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May 6, 2016 09:38
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I agree on the no penalties part. The entire concept behind the thread is to motivate people to paint, and a few incentives do just that. Having some massive penalty might cause someone to not bother, and it's obvious the more the merrier. The achievements are a great idea, just looking at them as a way to expand what I'm working on and to try new things is motivation enough. The prizes or potential prizes are just lagniappe.
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May 6, 2016 10:49
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krushgroove posted:(it'd be great to have a newsletter to keep people informed and interested!) Mailchimp, friend  krushgroove posted:an avatartist I absolutely read that in the voice of Sid James
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May 6, 2016 10:56
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Just to clarify a couple of things: Where are my Dragons? is the name for the Jurnal/Challenge for May. Either paint up a Dragon (or some sort of Sci-Fi flyer), or a party of fantasy adventurers, and this is worth 1 extra point on your completed Oath. Monster May-Hem is the competition I'm running this month, to encourage people to paint big monsters. You get 1 entry for painting a monster, a second entry for painting multiple monsters, and another for posing your monster(s) in some kind of diorama, e.g. adventurers encountering the dragon in it's hoard. One entry will be picked at random, winner gets an online store voucher. You could paint up a Dragon and use it for both your Jurnal and your competition entry. However, planes don't count towards the competition, and non-dragon monsters (e.g. a Giant) wouldn't count towards the Jurnal. The original layout for the Jurnals had the 'paint a Dragon' one come up at the end of a season, but we felt that getting people to paint up big monsters in two different months was possibly a stretch. --- Regarding Oathing and Prize eligibility, I still intend to Oath this season and go for achievements/jurnals etc., as I've found it really helps me get stuff done. However if I get drawn for any seasonal prizes they will be re-drawn (I think that's the way it works). I'll leave it up to individual organisers to determine my eligibility towards independent competitions like Germ's July Terrain Fest.
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May 6, 2016 12:34
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Could I add a Drop Pod for the May challenge? I don't have any flyers that aren't in need of rescue so aren't eligible (I've already used my rescue to enter this month  ) but I do have a Drop Pod or two laying about. I mean, they kind of fly. Admittedly it's probably more falling than flying...
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Zark the Damned posted:Just to clarify a couple of things: Question on scales for the monster may-hem. I am painting a 28mm dragon already, but am also painting a Screamer for Dropzone Commander which is essentially a 50 foot tall monster only in 10mm scale. Asking more out of curiosity than anything since I have the dragon in. I was originally planning on doing a 28mm Mumakil for this challenge but switched when the dragons got lumped in. I may oath addition it still if I finish with time left, especially since I have been looking for an excuse to paint it. Only had it for 7 years now...
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May 6, 2016 15:02
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School is wrapping up this week, so I'm going to have at least 2 months worth of free time to paint. Shall oath stuff this weekend. Thanks for making the new thread!
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May 6, 2016 16:51
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rkajdi posted:Because there's nothing in the thread about how to add to your oath, I hope I'm doing this right. That's fine. The general format for Oath Additions is to add 'Oath Addition' to the start, like http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3717315&pagenumber=4&perpage=40#post445650295 from last May. Note, you'll need to include everything in your Oath Complete post, including the stuff from your previous 'complete' one. nesbit37 posted:Question on scales for the monster may-hem. I am painting a 28mm dragon already, but am also painting a Screamer for Dropzone Commander which is essentially a 50 foot tall monster only in 10mm scale. Asking more out of curiosity than anything since I have the dragon in. I was originally planning on doing a 28mm Mumakil for this challenge but switched when the dragons got lumped in. I may oath addition it still if I finish with time left, especially since I have been looking for an excuse to paint it. Only had it for 7 years now... Looking at pics online it certainly seems to fit the bill of 'giant monster' even if it is in 10mm, so it's fine. May be a good idea to put alongside some infantry bases to show off how big it is in scale though 
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May 6, 2016 19:11
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Hey, just got done the three guys I listed, so let's add some more: I, rkajdi, Oath that I will paint these Battle Mages as an oath addition: 
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May 7, 2016 11:54
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May as well give this another try this year. I, head58, oath these three Guild Ball Alchemist models (Steamforged Games, 28mm) for the month of May: Midas, Calculus and Mercury 
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May 7, 2016 16:29
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While I'm waiting for my Battle Mages to dry and get highlighted, I thought I'd post my pictures of the previous additions to my oath:  
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May 7, 2016 21:39
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Dr. Gargunza posted:Hey, just a heads-up: the Oath Countdown page (https://oath-countdown.appspot.com/) doesn't seem to be working at the moment. Just in case no one's clicked on it yet. I lived by that thing this past season, and I'm sure others did too. Are we just using the World Time Server for now, or will this app be fixed or substituted? Thanks! Good news everyone! I've updated the app with another 12 months of oath dates. I'm glad some of you found it useful. Happy oathing!
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May 7, 2016 21:42
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I, drgnvale, forgot to oath this last week, 1 28mm Lich dude from Reaper bones: I'd just take a new picture but he's half done now 
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May 8, 2016 02:54
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I, cyberia, oath this knight figure from the Reaper Bones 'learn to paint' kit for the month of May
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May 8, 2016 04:41
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Hey quick question. I know things are supposed to be 1 color, but is zenithal primed stuff okay?
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Pash posted:Hey quick question. I know things are supposed to be 1 color, but is zenithal primed stuff okay? It looks like you should be fine. Second post: krushgroove posted:How to Oath your model: If you're not sure, post a pic before you paint more. I'm going to assemble and prime all my poo poo before I oath it in the future. I hosed up my priming this month but I think I can live with it on this model.
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May 8, 2016 06:17
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Deanut Pancer posted:Good news everyone! I've updated the app with another 12 months of oath dates. I'm glad some of you found it useful. Happy oathing! Thanks Deanut Pancer 
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May 8, 2016 09:32
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I, Dr. Gargunza, oath to paint in the month of May, 1 each of the following (l-r): Orc Archer; Orc Berserker; converted Orc Hunter (Spear); Orc Marauder (Sword & Shield); Rogan, Half-Orc Rogue; Kavorgh, Orc Warboss; converted Warg; and Frost Wyrm! All Reaper Bones, 28mm scale. The wyrm is zenithal primed, all the rest are unprimed (though the rogue is just, like, covered in liquid greenstuff). As noted above, I've made some minor conversions to the warg and the orc-formerly-with-spear; I've added a collar to the doggie and turned speardude into a crossbowdude. Before:   After:   Also, many thanks to Deanut Pancer for fixing the time-remaining app! That thing's a lifesaver/stress-reinforcer.
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May 8, 2016 15:28
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I, LazyAngel, oath to paint in May one Dwarven Battle-wren, plus base Base is Micro-art Studio I think... the wren is from some company on amazon (designed as a garden ornament), plus copious amounts of Magic Sculp, greenstuff and some decorative bits and shields from Scibor.  Going for Monster May-hem for size (it stands nearly 10cm tall), and the theme challenge as it's decidedly fantasy, but not quite a dragon.
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May 8, 2016 16:05
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GoodBee posted:It looks like you should be fine. Second post: Awesome, thanks!
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May 8, 2016 17:25
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I, headlor, oath to paint in the month of May, these 7 orc (goblin?) fightmen. I'm pretty sure they're 28mm LotR orcs from GW from back when we ran a battle companies campaign. Which was a pretty cool skirmish game viewed through rose tinted glasses.  Really I'm starting to dig through the bottom of my miniatures box and trying to clear the backlog
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May 8, 2016 17:49
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hello friends, i am actually going to do this this year. i, Business Gorillas, oath to paint one (1) night goblin fanatic and three (3) dwarf longbeards  edit: this is obviously fitting with the theme challenge
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May 8, 2016 21:39
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I, wdarkk, Oath for the month of May a Dropzone Commander PHR starter set by Hawk Wargames (plastic, 10mm). I'm going to claim where are my dragons for the Neptunes, since they're a sci-fi unit that flies and shoots things.
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May 8, 2016 22:14
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Business Gorillas posted:hello friends, i am actually going to do this this year. As it's your first Oath Krush will no doubt let you off, but for future ones please note your clock needs to be in American Samoan time - http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_AS.aspx
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May 8, 2016 22:23
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Oath Complete on the Battle Mages. Obviously, this fits the #SquadGoals achievement.
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May 9, 2016 00:06
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First time taking part in the Oath Thread, and my first entry is a little hazy on legality due to the basecoating. Months ago I zenithal primed then orange basecoated with an airbrush a Zuriel model. Since it's been sitting unfinished for this long I'm going to use this thread to get my rear end in gear. If this guy isn't kosher, no big deal. I'll try to get him done and oath something else in time. But if he's legal, then I, Floppychop, oath to paint a Privateer Press Zuriel Heavy Warbeast. 
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May 9, 2016 01:41
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Only one of the four models I have oathed, but Helga the Conqueror is finished (besides basing/front arc) and looking pretty snazzy. Next on to her warbeasts.
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May 9, 2016 03:00
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I, rkajdi, oath to paint Kaelyssa, 2 Assassins, and Narn as an addition for the month:
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May 9, 2016 03:03
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Oath Addition - Seven gnolls from the Reaper Bones line, 28mm. 
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May 9, 2016 05:18
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Well, not sure if this will count towards the May Jurnal but I'm bored of not airbrushing it! Oath Addition - Space Marine Drop Pod (interior primed with Leadbelcher) 
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May 9, 2016 18:27
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Oath Complete for my latest additions:    I know I need to list all my pictures for my final post of the month, but should I do it as a combined shot or just combine all the images for my previous stuff at a lower resolution? I'm probably mostly done for the month since I have 3 weeks worth of work trips to deal with.
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May 9, 2016 23:32
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I Indolent Bastard oath one old lead dragon thing that has been in my minis box for more than 15 years. I don't know the scale, I don't know who made it.
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May 10, 2016 02:12
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Sorry I'm late, but I almost forgot I wanted to get in on this whole business! I, Endman, oath these four dudes with axes (one of whom I already started yesterday, sorry! Maybe just count the three unpainted ones then): 
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May 10, 2016 05:08
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Oath addition! The Mountain Giant, the Troll and the Mystic Troll from Blood Rage by CMoN. 
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May 10, 2016 09:16
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Cool shoutout to this thread from KR Multicase on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153574304331778&id=199053616777 KR Multicase posted:Each year KR Multicase proudly support Something Awful’s Painting Contest, which pits their dedicated followers against each other, painting an entire army over the course of the year – and this year is no different. But on occasion, we also help out with something a little different also. I can't figure out how to post the pics of the painted cases but they all look great 
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May 10, 2016 10:30
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Lack of Gravitas posted:Cool shoutout to this thread from KR Multicase on their Facebook: Everyone should hit that link and go give it a like, it only takes a moment of your time and supports our sponsors.
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May 10, 2016 12:41
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rkajdi posted:Oath Complete for my latest additions: Easiest thing to do is post the lot once it's all done unless you are claiming speed painting or something. So long as you oath complete before the month ends you are fine.
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Lack of Gravitas posted:Cool shoutout to this thread from KR Multicase on their Facebook: Neat 
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Lack of Gravitas posted:Cool shoutout to this thread from KR Multicase on their Facebook: My prize case just arrived yesterday. It's pretty drat keen.
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