Haven't done any painting as of late, but just got some orcs up, base coated, and ready to go! I have about 20 more orcs ready to paint, but that may be a little too much for me to do at one setting. Instead, I'm going to break it down into groups of 5 orcs, and try and rush through them, painting them up to a table-top standard.
I've been considering some more fantasy figures, so I've got a few of them base coated as well. Probably to take the time between painting orcs.
I'll post the pictures when I'm done, and we've got another skirmish planned for about mid-month.
Cheers!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Skirmish in Middle Earth
Here are some shots and a light narrative from a skirmish I fought today.
Setting: Gondor's south-east territory.
Set-up: Routine patrol led by Ranger set to investigate ruins. There has been some activity in the area, and patrol in force is ordered. Little does the Gondorian patrol know there are orcs about, scouting the way for an eventual raid into Gondor.
Gondor takes the field, led by Arleth the ranger.
Arleth stops, scanning the ground for sign. Something is amiss. Captain Miron holds his warriors ready.
From the brush breaks a formation of orcs, a captain at the front. More orcs are skulking through the woods in front of the formation. The men of Gondor quickly form up into two units as their archers trade shots against the foul orcs.
Captain Miron forms his men together, while orc archers burst from cover to fire evil darts at their foe.
Arleth's aim is true, as he fells one of the foul orcs.
Three of the orc-brutes, wielding axes and pikes, charge the Gondorian flank.
The main body of orcs are forced onward by their cruel captain.
The battle lines crash together, as one of the orcs peels off to attack Arleth.
Arleth's aim is true as his arrow transifxes the orc!
The view of the battle from Gondor's lines as the Orc Captain attacks his foe.
Gondor's flank is holding nicely as orc casualties start to mount.
Suddenly brave Arleth is laid low by the vicious darts of the remaining orc archer.
The men of Gondor renew their attack, angered by the loss of Arleth.
In the end, the orc captain strikes true against Captain Miron, but is killed in return as the few remaining orcs run back into the dark woods and swamps.
The stunned patrol readies itself, prepared to bring word of the fight, and knowledge of evil tidings, back to their encampment.
After-report: Well, this is the first time we've played in forever! We had to re-read and review the rules several times, fumbled through forgetting many other rules (fate point to save Miron!) but thoroughly enjoyed the fight. This was really a warm-up battle for things to come. My friend has more warriors to paint, and I definitely need to add to my horde! Next time we'll set to playing a real scenario. Until that time, Gondor must prepare for further patrols to the border...
Ciao!
Setting: Gondor's south-east territory.
Set-up: Routine patrol led by Ranger set to investigate ruins. There has been some activity in the area, and patrol in force is ordered. Little does the Gondorian patrol know there are orcs about, scouting the way for an eventual raid into Gondor.
Gondor takes the field, led by Arleth the ranger.
Arleth stops, scanning the ground for sign. Something is amiss. Captain Miron holds his warriors ready.
From the brush breaks a formation of orcs, a captain at the front. More orcs are skulking through the woods in front of the formation. The men of Gondor quickly form up into two units as their archers trade shots against the foul orcs.
Captain Miron forms his men together, while orc archers burst from cover to fire evil darts at their foe.
Arleth's aim is true, as he fells one of the foul orcs.
Three of the orc-brutes, wielding axes and pikes, charge the Gondorian flank.
The main body of orcs are forced onward by their cruel captain.
The battle lines crash together, as one of the orcs peels off to attack Arleth.
Arleth's aim is true as his arrow transifxes the orc!
The view of the battle from Gondor's lines as the Orc Captain attacks his foe.
Gondor's flank is holding nicely as orc casualties start to mount.
Suddenly brave Arleth is laid low by the vicious darts of the remaining orc archer.
The men of Gondor renew their attack, angered by the loss of Arleth.
In the end, the orc captain strikes true against Captain Miron, but is killed in return as the few remaining orcs run back into the dark woods and swamps.
The stunned patrol readies itself, prepared to bring word of the fight, and knowledge of evil tidings, back to their encampment.
After-report: Well, this is the first time we've played in forever! We had to re-read and review the rules several times, fumbled through forgetting many other rules (fate point to save Miron!) but thoroughly enjoyed the fight. This was really a warm-up battle for things to come. My friend has more warriors to paint, and I definitely need to add to my horde! Next time we'll set to playing a real scenario. Until that time, Gondor must prepare for further patrols to the border...
Ciao!
Monday, May 3, 2010
WOW, it's been a while!
Hello again,
I've been working, working, working, but that's fine. So goes life, yes?
I just spoke with my neighbor and friend and we've got a LOTR battle coming up in the next week. I'll make sure and take some pictures. I've also got a mind to put some pictures up from the orcs I've managed to get finished.
Soon, more goodies soon. Part of keeping a blog active are regular updates, so I guess that should be my priority. Once a week is good, with pictures as often as possible.
Cheers!
I've been working, working, working, but that's fine. So goes life, yes?
I just spoke with my neighbor and friend and we've got a LOTR battle coming up in the next week. I'll make sure and take some pictures. I've also got a mind to put some pictures up from the orcs I've managed to get finished.
Soon, more goodies soon. Part of keeping a blog active are regular updates, so I guess that should be my priority. Once a week is good, with pictures as often as possible.
Cheers!
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