tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post4744785887932353378..comments2024-03-08T13:39:12.406-08:00Comments on Dampf's modelling page: SOAPBOX - "When is Terrain Too Much Terrain?"Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-68625553240234776842014-05-29T01:12:49.132-07:002014-05-29T01:12:49.132-07:00I recently came across this Blog comment and thoug...I recently came across this Blog comment and thought it was worth re=posting;<br /><br />http://snitchythedog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/diatribe.html<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-67714369342854678222014-02-26T00:31:58.997-08:002014-02-26T00:31:58.997-08:00Another interesting article on terrain. In this ca...Another interesting article on terrain. In this case the placing of terrain on our gaming boards read more here;<br /><br />http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2013/08/terrain-placement-were-doing-it-all.html<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-43308789485683760242013-12-11T01:53:06.541-08:002013-12-11T01:53:06.541-08:00I have recently found this Wargames Soldiers &...I have recently found this Wargames Soldiers & Strategy article by Jasper Oorthuys and thought it was worth highlighting here. Terrain Matters.<br /><br />Go to this link for more details;<br />http://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/cms/karwansaray/ws-s/about/readmore-wss/280-issue-70-terrain-matters.html<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-64153724180294582102012-09-03T03:16:21.895-07:002012-09-03T03:16:21.895-07:00Good looking terrain certainly does improve the ov...Good looking terrain certainly does improve the overall experience of a game (and certainly makes for better pics to go on blogs), but it has to be playable as well - I've got no objections to stepped hills as they are easier to put figures onto.<br /><br />However, as has already been said, the terrain shouldn't interfere with play.<br /><br />Having made some of my own terrain, I can confirm that it's not that difficult but is very satisfying.TamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-41086943107246639062012-08-31T11:36:19.328-07:002012-08-31T11:36:19.328-07:00It's OK Pat - I know what you meant.
TonyIt's OK Pat - I know what you meant.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-26350348083544234882012-08-31T10:01:34.570-07:002012-08-31T10:01:34.570-07:00...should NOT get in the way of the game......should NOT get in the way of the game...PatGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00379668269395518541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-21855223184068964682012-08-31T07:56:15.407-07:002012-08-31T07:56:15.407-07:00It all depends on the context. For something like ...It all depends on the context. For something like a DBA tournament, bits of felt are just fine. If I am there to game, then I don't really care what the terrain looks like.<br /><br />However if I am there to spend a pleasant evening with a couple of friends pushing lead around, then yes good terrain adds to the experience.<br /><br />Another consideration for me is that the terrain should get in the way of the game. For example, you should be able to move those finely detailed trees around to get your skirmisher bases into the wood. Or, if the rules allow troops in buildings the terrain should allow you to put them in.<br /><br />Like perfectly painted figures in the right uniform with the right gear, great terrain is a very worthy goal but not an absolute necessity.<br />PatGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00379668269395518541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-54709336381016355752012-08-31T01:44:52.238-07:002012-08-31T01:44:52.238-07:00Armed with a sharp craft knife, foamboard, cardboa...Armed with a sharp craft knife, foamboard, cardboard and coffee stirrers, decent terrain is attainable to anyone with an average amount of modelling ability, (especially following the articles on this site). <br /><br />I'm sure if you can assemble a fiddly Perry/Victrix Napoleonic figure you can make a half decent foamboard building and probably find it even more satisfying. <br /><br />Regards,<br />MattUbique Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595735455445658424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-78395668562697364322012-08-30T23:02:26.081-07:002012-08-30T23:02:26.081-07:00I think most people would agree that GM terrain at...I think most people would agree that GM terrain at the upper end of the price scale. This is NOT to say it doesn't represent value for money given the wonderful nature of it.<br /><br />However, you have to bear in mind that armies themselves are expensive beasts and gamers often don't have money to spend on both armies AND top quality terrain.<br /><br />Gaming is a discretionary expense and when shekels are in short supply folks will buy figures over terrain. You can wargame without much terrain but it's a lot harder to wargame without much of an army.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-32160986453396232082012-08-30T22:26:47.169-07:002012-08-30T22:26:47.169-07:00Terrian is king and before the rules and figures!Terrian is king and before the rules and figures!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-54075900378575119782012-08-30T14:54:21.496-07:002012-08-30T14:54:21.496-07:00Couldnt agree more with you Tony.
I am a sole warg...Couldnt agree more with you Tony.<br />I am a sole wargamer, but, I continuously try to make better and better terrain pieces. :)Thanoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118234316094270027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-26054636179935238132012-08-30T13:02:13.408-07:002012-08-30T13:02:13.408-07:00Agree 100%, my gaming group is continuously lookin...Agree 100%, my gaming group is continuously looking to improve our table scenery. It is a key element to extract máximum enjoyment from our gamesAnibal Invictushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574972963418062956noreply@blogger.com