tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post6229296050175618088..comments2024-03-20T06:13:43.116+00:00Comments on Joy and Forgetfulness: Leprecon II: Lessons learnedConrad Kinchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-69022515346647374862011-03-14T20:49:26.848+00:002011-03-14T20:49:26.848+00:00How about different coloured felt patches for wood...How about different coloured felt patches for woods, fields, etc. Cut in irregular shapes, better than string outlines.Sultanbevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883575975218982962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-27208373422538727282011-03-09T00:04:12.828+00:002011-03-09T00:04:12.828+00:00Dale & Ross
An experiment with dots was tried...Dale & Ross<br /><br />An experiment with dots was tried, but it proved too confusing for players who weren't familiar with the system. Sadly an idea that seemed beautiful in principle didn't hold true in practice.<br /><br />Using tufts might work, the board has an abstract look, I'm not sure if Donoghs suggestion might not be a better fit for the general aesthetic. Thank you very much for your kind words regarding the terrain - my main objective at present is to male sure that it functions well as a game board.<br /><br />Donoghs Afghan boards manage to be both functional and handsome - we shall see how I do.Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-9200956931250689322011-03-08T20:08:52.629+00:002011-03-08T20:08:52.629+00:00The game does look good with the extra figures and...The game does look good with the extra figures and 3d terrain. <br /><br />My friend Rob has stored his steel washer based 40mm minis on magnetically lined boxes for years. The advantage of steel on the figures and magnet on the box/movement tray is that if the magnet wears out in 10 years, then its easy to replace without fussing with the minis.<br /><br />For the sector lines, what about a series of small markers each with a tuft of grass or a big rock or a couple of small ones. These could be strung out to create a temporary dotted line which is easy to see but not unsightly. If one were to get knocked out of place it would be easy to see and fix it.<br /><br />Any game you enjoy and want to play again, is a good one.<br />-RossRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-42558260400769188872011-03-08T17:37:29.870+00:002011-03-08T17:37:29.870+00:00A recent blog entry elsewhere suggested that you s...A recent blog entry elsewhere suggested that you simply mark the center dot for each hex, rather than draw the outline of the whole hex. This might allow you to spill over the hex sides in some cases and it not being unsightly.<br /><br />By coloring the center dots differently you could indicate the section lines.<br /><br />Of course, you already have a lot invested in your mat. The terrain looks great, by the way.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667428218897971037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-68523118974316769012011-03-08T17:05:30.293+00:002011-03-08T17:05:30.293+00:002. I think you may be right - so in an unheard of ...2. I think you may be right - so in an unheard of step, I have ordered a sample before splashing any cash. <br /><br />We shall see. <br /><br />3. The problem with 8 inch hexes is that it will require a bigger table and I will need a bigger house...<br /><br />I prefer one gun, two guns would be a bit overwhelming with twenty man units - but I definately need to beef up the gun crews. <br /><br />4. That sounds like an excellent idea, I may have to do some serious work around the house before I have sufficient brownie points with Mrs Kinch though.Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-87408083505888089302011-03-08T14:59:23.004+00:002011-03-08T14:59:23.004+00:001. Marketing 101: "Lie about the product"...1. Marketing 101: "Lie about the product". But in your defence, once they've realised that it wasn't quite true, they'll be enjoying themselves!<br /><br />2. I fear that relying on the magnetic paper in the box mightn't work. The steel sabot base and miniatures might be too heavy? So a belt and braces approach may be prudent<br /><br />3. Perhaps a base with two guns and then a base with crew to be individually removed might overcome their current anaemic appearance (but obviously the answer is you need 8 inch hexes to fit the entire horse team and caisson in!)<br /><br />4. Would you consider stitching a moderately sober/camouflaged colour in? It needn't be a particularly complex (a loose backstitch perhaps?) so it could be removed easily enough<br /><br />P.S. I'll post my Maida AAR over the next few days (and also send you a link to those Corunna shots I took)Donoghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com