Ormus' Roadway to Eternity: 10 DnD sets

[Ormus]

Map Directory

Lots of different Dungeon setups on this page:
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=15576&page=16


The Roadway to Eternity begins....at the bottom of page 16

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Slamdance Cosmopolis (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=918840&postcount=127) NEW EPIC MAP 09.15.09


Ticalla Volcano (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=593426&postcount=113)

Quest for the Deathly Hallows (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=472394&postcount=1)

Wizards Tower (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=15576&page=9)


Deathly Hallows In-Game Pics (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=481095&postcount=58)

Wizards Tower Preview (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=15576&page=8)








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Utgar leaned over the Wellspring, gazing into the past. He could not focus, his mind kept flashing the swarms of his Marro warriors destroyed by the Alliance. Utgar had seen the group of Wizards summoned by Ullar, he smelt change on the wind, he realized that if he did not change his strategy he would lose the war. He placed his hands over the runes of the ancient Wellspring and stared into its waters. He searched through the past for a powerful mage, one powerful and terrible, dreadful to behold. As he searched through the histories of Earth, at last he found his choice and summoned them through the Wellspring…

At first Lord Voldemort was weakened. He arrived at the feet of Utgar destroyed, only a fraction of a soul left in his body. He was bent and crippled. His tattered cloak hung slack against his skeleton body and his skin shone pale and waxy in the moonlight. “Rise”, commanded Utgar. Voldemort lay pitiful and still on the grass before the Wellspring. “Useless”, growled Utgar under his breath as he stepped around Voldemort’s body and back to the Wellspring. The last thing Utgar ever heard was a cold and high voice cry, “Avada Kedavra!”… Voldemort floated over the corpse of Utgar and plunged himself into the waters of the ancient Wellspring. He imbibed its cold waters and felt his soul reforming and growing inside him. The waters began to boil and a pale green light shone from it’s depths as Lord Voldemort emerged from its surface…

All of the generals, one by one, fell before Lord Voldemort’s wand. The Archkyrie’s have hidden deep within the mountains and in their castles in the skies. Voldemort took command of Utgar’s forces. He learned the dark secrets of the magic of Valhalla. Voldemort can now summon from the Wellsprings at will. The new Valhallan war is waged by Wizards and Witches in place of the generals. The lands have been divided and the armies of the generals have been forced to join new sides. Two leaders, the powerful Wizard Lord of the East and the beautiful Witch Queen of the West, are the only ones who will rise against Lord Voldemort. They search the Wellsprings, summoning Wizards and Witches to Valhalla, trying to meet the growing horde of Voldemort’s forces. It is to these two that all of Valhalla looks to destroy Lord Voldemort forever…


The Goblet of Fire
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Official Rules (Summary Only)

Disclaimer: Here is a brief summary of the rules for Deathly Hallows ‘Scape. It should be understood that this is NOT a game for ‘Scape newbies, a firm understanding of the advanced rules and game mechanics is paramount before learning the Campaign Scenario rules for DH’Scape. This scenario utilizes all of the advanced rules from Classic Heroscape with some new additions. The only modification to the classic rules is regarding glyphs. A GM is required to play this version, though you could easily adapt a game to be played without.


3 Players: Players 1 and 2 act as the Witch Queen and the Wizard Lord. Each brings a pre-made army of 600 points. (100 point limit on squads). At the start of the game there is a truce between players 1 and 2. At any time after one Deathly Hallow Glyph has been discovered the truce may be broken by either player. Player 3 is the GM and acts as Lord Voldemort (Ormus). Player 3 brings a pre-made army of 1200 points including the Lord Voldemort army card. Lord Voldemort does not start on the map, he is immediately summoned once either: Round 7 is reached or 2 Deathly hallows have been discovered. He is automatically placed in the castle. Player 3/GM does not roll for initiative, they always go last. Player 3 may not search for glyphs but may pick up, carry, etc. once they are dropped. Lord Voldemort may not pick up or carry the Deathly Hallows.

Victory Conditions: Players 1 or 2 automatically win once either: 1 figure becomes the “Master of Death" by having all 3 Deathly Hallow Glyphs OR Lord Voldemort is destroyed. Player 3 wins once all of Players 1 and 2 figures have been destroyed.

Pre-game: Before the game starts players 1 and 2 must spend 100 gold on the following things:
Bribe the Thieves Guild.
Shop at the Animal Emporium
Donate to the Temple of Brandar
Potions Shop
Once players have written their wagers on a piece of paper they are given to the GM.

MORE DETAILS FOR THIS SECTION ARE COMING!

Glyphs: All glyphs are items. They can be picked up, carried, dropped, passed or even destroyed under the right circumstances. Only Unique Heroes may control glyphs. I will not give the specifics regarding this as there are many “equipment” glyph rules out there and Ormus’ differ little. Most of the rules regarding glyph control are common sense based and self explanatory.

The most noteworthy difference is that the glyphs do not start on the map, they are hidden and must be discovered. Glyphs are hidden inside the MK Dungeon Artifacts you can see in the photos. In Campaign Part 1 I evenly placed 7 of the MK Artifacts across the map. There are 7 glyphs that are then placed in an empty Valkyrie Dice Bag. When a player stands adjacent to a MK Artifact they may declare “Search” if unengaged and instead of attacking. That player may then randomly choose one of the 7 glyphs from the bag. Each MK Artifact may only be searched once.

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[ZBeeblebrox]

Ormus,

Nice job on the Voldermort custom...can't wait to see more!

[DarkDino]

One emoticon: :shock:

[thezandcshow]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!

[NecroBlade]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:

[Cleon]

Very creative idea for the order markers as graves, did you come up with it yourself?

[thezandcshow]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:
What? What did naruto ever do to you? That was a bit obsessive-compulsive of you, NecroBlade. I respect you, but that was a little much. Tell me what's so bad about anime and I'll shut my pie hole.

I'm also tired of everyone pissing and moaning just because I'm a "wimp." Let me say that I really don't enjoy stupid fun that Taelord was giving me. All I wanted was a virgin pina colada. Is that too much?

-end of rant

[Ormus]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:
What? What did naruto ever do to you? That was a bit obsessive-compulsive of you, NecroBlade. I respect you, but that was a little much. Tell me what's so bad about anime and I'll shut my pie hole.

I'm also tired of everyone pissing and moaning just because I'm a "wimp." Let me say that I really don't enjoy stupid fun that Taelord was giving me. All I wanted was a virgin pina colada. Is that too much?

-end of rant


Attn thezandcshow: There will be no Naruto customs from Ormus. I don't see how you even thought of that seeing as it has absolutely nothing to do with Harry Potter. So take your Naruto rant, make your own thread about it, and stop taking up space in mine.

[NecroBlade]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:
What? What did naruto ever do to you? That was a bit obsessive-compulsive of you, NecroBlade. I respect you, but that was a little much. Tell me what's so bad about anime and I'll shut my pie hole.

I'm also tired of everyone pissing and moaning just because I'm a "wimp." Let me say that I really don't enjoy stupid fun that Taelord was giving me. All I wanted was a virgin pina colada. Is that too much?

-end of rant


Attn thezandcshow: There will be no Naruto customs from Ormus. I don't see how you even thought of that seeing as it has absolutely nothing to do with Harry Potter. So take your Naruto rant, make your own thread about it, and stop taking up space in mine.
:word:

I find most anime, especially Naruto, to be very annoying and they're all full of the same cliches.

[krai]

It has been a while since I have been on but it was worth it to see this glimpse of what is to come. I will defenity come back to see what you have next in store.

P.S. Necroblade just because anime dosn't rub you the right way no need to get your feathers ruffled when someone else likes it.
zandcshow rant in your own threads or after leaving some kind of feedback :wink:

[Shades fan]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:
What? What did naruto ever do to you? That was a bit obsessive-compulsive of you, NecroBlade. I respect you, but that was a little much. Tell me what's so bad about anime and I'll shut my pie hole.

I'm also tired of everyone pissing and moaning just because I'm a "wimp." Let me say that I really don't enjoy stupid fun that Taelord was giving me. All I wanted was a virgin pina colada. Is that too much?

-end of rant


Attn thezandcshow: There will be no Naruto customs from Ormus. I don't see how you even thought of that seeing as it has absolutely nothing to do with Harry Potter. So take your Naruto rant, make your own thread about it, and stop taking up space in mine.
:word:

I find most anime, especially Naruto, to be very annoying and they're all full of the same cliches.

AGREED!

[NecroBlade]

P.S. Necroblade just because anime dosn't rub you the right way no need to get your feathers ruffled when someone else likes it.
zandcshow rant in your own threads or after leaving some kind of feedback :wink:And just because he happens to think it's the greatest thing in the world doesn't mean he should tell someone else to make a scene of it when it's not even remotely related to what this thread's about. Speaking of which, let's stop hijacking, shall we?

[Ormus]

P.S. Necroblade just because anime dosn't rub you the right way no need to get your feathers ruffled when someone else likes it.
zandcshow rant in your own threads or after leaving some kind of feedback :wink:And just because he happens to think it's the greatest thing in the world doesn't mean he should tell someone else to make a scene of it when it's not even remotely related to what this thread's about. Speaking of which, let's stop hijacking, shall we?

Thank you Much :wink:

[Pallindromemaster]

*crosses fingers for Hagrid custom*... though the vikings somewhat already fill the big hairy man niche...

[elf326]

Those are great customs. I can't wait to see more!

[thezandcshow]

OKAY! I'M SORRY I ASKED, OKAY? I WAS ONLY MAKING A DARN RECOMMENDATION! YOU LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE, I LIKE WHAT I LIKE. Sheesh.

[Squitter The Spider]

OKAY! I'M SORRY I ASKED, OKAY? I WAS ONLY MAKING A DARN RECOMMENDATION! YOU LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE, I LIKE WHAT I LIKE. Sheesh.

He asked you to stop.

This Harry potterscape is a cool idea Ormus. I absolutely love harry potter and the order markers as graves is a really cool idea!

[thezandcshow]

This Harry potterscape is a cool idea Ormus. I absolutely love harry potter and the order markers as graves is a really cool idea!

Agreed. I would like to see the Basilisk from Chamber of Secrets.

[Ormus]

QUEST FOR THE DEATHLY HALLOWS IS NOW UNVEILED

Coming Soon... Complete Campaign Scenario Rules and more pics!!!

[Onacara]

Ormus...let me preface this with...I HATE HARRY POTTER!!!!!....


but this is pretty freaking sweet...NICE JOB!!!!!!

[Squitter The Spider]

Ormus...let me preface this with...I ABOSOLUTELY LOVE POTTER!!!!!....


but this is pretty freaking sweet...NICE JOB!!!!!!

Me to. Harry Potter is awesome, and so is Potterscape!

[Onacara]

Ormus...let me preface this with...I ABOSOLUTELY LOVE POTTER!!!!!....


but this is pretty freaking sweet...NICE JOB!!!!!!

Me to. Harry Potter is awesome, and so is Potterscape!


Now why do you have to go and change what I wrote? You are being as disruptive as CandZ was with all the Naruto stuff. And you have the nerve to tell me to back off.

[Squitter The Spider]

Ormus...let me preface this with...I ABOSOLUTELY LOVE POTTER!!!!!....


but this is pretty freaking sweet...NICE JOB!!!!!!

Me to. Harry Potter is awesome, and so is Potterscape!


Now why do you have to go and change what I wrote? You are being as disruptive as CandZ was with all the Naruto stuff. And you have the nerve to tell me to back off.

Whatever makes you happy. :)

[NecroBlade]

Like I've said before, I'm not the biggest Harry Plopper fan, but that's a great setup!

EDIT: And what's with all these bratty little kids?! :roll:

[Onacara]

Ormus...I do think it is cool and thought out despite my dislike for Harry Potter in the first place. And I apologize to you for disrupting your thread.

[Onacara]

Like I've said before, I'm not the biggest Harry Plopper fan, but that's a great setup!

EDIT: And what's with all these bratty little kids?! :roll:


I think the question is "What's with their parents??"....but lets leave that for another time and place cause this is Ormus's thread


Sorry again Ormus

[morgost]

This blows my mind.... I love Harry potter and the thought of mixing the two is well nothing short of amazing..... all I can say is well done you are now my new hero. It makes me want to play HS a lot more. And now you don't have to bribe me to do it!!! : lol:

[CH4071C]

Great work Ormus, I just have a few things to say:

1. I love the way you set up the map, it looks like one I made a while back for a game night, fun design to play on.

2. Where did you find the Voldamort mini, its just awesome.

3. Great use for extra order markers, I might have to go make some now :D .

4. I love the Runa statue, from the time I first saw her, I thought she had the right posture for a statue.

Again, great work. I'll be watching this one for updates, thats for sure :D

CH4071C

[thezandcshow]

(Runa + Voldemort) x (Castle Terrain+Modifications)= 8)

[Onacara]

(Runa + Voldemort) x (Castle Terrain+Modifications)= 8)


Is this the new math they are teaching in school?....I agree with the 8) part but am not quite sure about the "x" part. :wink:

[krai]

This really is amazeing stuff. I feel that Harry Potter is very cliche at times but this seems all origional. I like how it looks, but those glyphs seem very powerful, are they supposed to be that game changeing?

[Church Monroe]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:
What? What did naruto ever do to you? That was a bit obsessive-compulsive of you, NecroBlade. I respect you, but that was a little much. Tell me what's so bad about anime and I'll shut my pie hole.

I'm also tired of everyone pissing and moaning just because I'm a "wimp." Let me say that I really don't enjoy stupid fun that Taelord was giving me. All I wanted was a virgin pina colada. Is that too much?

-end of rant

I am a huge fan of anime. (Refer to avatar)

But... Naruto is a horrible, and preppy anime. Everyone only likes it because everyone thinks that everyone else likes it.

There is nothing bad with anime... The only bad thing is that "Cute" and "Wimpy" little animes like Naruto are giving anime fans a bad name, and are an insult to the art.

So I agree with NecroBlade here... DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN.

END... OF... RANT.

[Squitter The Spider]

Did I tell you that I love Harry Potter?

I want that Lord Voldemort mini.

[HS ~ KNT]

If it was, I'd probably have less trouble with it.

Great job Ormus! I can't wait to see squads of Dementors gliding around that board!

~Neko, not particularily a fan of anything.

[Shades fan]

I can imagine a squad of Shades painted black.
[Runs off to paint some shades black.]

[morgost]

Nice! Do a naruto scene next!DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN! :evil:
What? What did naruto ever do to you? That was a bit obsessive-compulsive of you, NecroBlade. I respect you, but that was a little much. Tell me what's so bad about anime and I'll shut my pie hole.

I'm also tired of everyone pissing and moaning just because I'm a "wimp." Let me say that I really don't enjoy stupid fun that Taelord was giving me. All I wanted was a virgin pina colada. Is that too much?

-end of rant

I am a huge fan of anime. (Refer to avatar)

But... Naruto is a horrible, and preppy anime. Everyone only likes it because everyone thinks that everyone else likes it.

There is nothing bad with anime... The only bad thing is that "Cute" and "Wimpy" little animes like Naruto are giving anime fans a bad name, and are an insult to the art.

So I agree with NecroBlade here... DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MAN.

END... OF... RANT.

What the H-E- double-hockey-sticks does this have to do with Ormus's thread? Make your own if you want to post about that and stop wasting space on this one. I for one don't want to read about some sodding anime.

Sorry ormus.
What fig's do you use in this game? like a mini harry or ron? Do you have any more pic's?

[CH4071C]

Any chance of the Twins showing up :D
or Mad Eye.

Can't wait to see what else you have in the works.
CH4071C

[Ormus]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

To everyone who has questions: I promise they will be answered in time.

As far as the development of new Potter related customs... In the next part of the campaign Dumbledore will be making his appearance, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin will be next and probably Snape after that(if I can find a mini that works). Hagrid will be coming if I can find a mini for him. As far as the kids, Harry, Ron, Hemione, Weasely Twins, etc. will be down the line. I have a Ron and Harry mini, but honestly I am making them in order of coolness(by Ormus standards), so obviously the Dark Lord had to be first.

Of course the true landmark of this custom Scenario Campaign (to me) is the glyphs. Yes they are supposed to be Uber-Powerful. There will be more and more equipment (Artifact and Potion) with each Campaign addition. In the Campaign part 2 there will be a potions shop where players can purchase potions and magical items.

As promised a full set of rules is coming next. This game of mine cannot be fully understood without knowing how the rules work.

More pics and the full rules set coming soon!!!

[Squitter The Spider]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

To everyone who has questions: I promise they will be answered in time.

As far as the development of new Potter related customs... In the next part of the campaign Dumbledore will be making his appearance, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin will be next and probably Snape after that(if I can find a mini that works). Hagrid will be coming if I can find a mini for him. As far as the kids, Harry, Ron, Hemione, Weasely Twins, etc. will be down the line. I have a Ron and Harry mini, but honestly I am making them in order of coolness(by Ormus standards), so obviously the Dark Lord had to be first.

Of course the true landmark of this custom Scenario Campaign (to me) is the glyphs. Yes they are supposed to be Uber-Powerful. There will be more and more equipment (Artifact and Potion) with each Campaign addition. In the Campaign part 2 there will be a potions shop where players can purchase potions and magical items.

As promised a full set of rules is coming next. This game of mine cannot be fully understood without knowing how the rules work.

More pics and the full rules set coming soon!!!

Hagrid Hagrid Hagrid Hagrid Hagrid Hagrid!!!!

<3

[thezandcshow]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

To everyone who has questions: I promise they will be answered in time.

As far as the development of new Potter related customs... In the next part of the campaign Dumbledore will be making his appearance, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin will be next and probably Snape after that(if I can find a mini that works). Hagrid will be coming if I can find a mini for him. As far as the kids, Harry, Ron, Hemione, Weasely Twins, etc. will be down the line. I have a Ron and Harry mini, but honestly I am making them in order of coolness(by Ormus standards), so obviously the Dark Lord had to be first.

Of course the true landmark of this custom Scenario Campaign (to me) is the glyphs. Yes they are supposed to be Uber-Powerful. There will be more and more equipment (Artifact and Potion) with each Campaign addition. In the Campaign part 2 there will be a potions shop where players can purchase potions and magical items.

As promised a full set of rules is coming next. This game of mine cannot be fully understood without knowing how the rules work.

More pics and the full rules set coming soon!!!
I'd like to see Sirius, Bellatrix LeStrange, the Basilisk, Snape, Dumbledore, Buckbeak (Theracus' long lost cousin?), Lupin, and almost anything from the Goblet of Fire. What are those weird underwater creatures in the 2nd challenge called?

Also make a Goblet of Fire.

[Jedijoe9]

This is pretty awesome. This looks to be a very cool campaign/storyline and I like that you aren't focusing on the younger characters of the story (although they are important, no doubt)

I'm excitedly waiting for more!

[Squitter The Spider]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

To everyone who has questions: I promise they will be answered in time.

As far as the development of new Potter related customs... In the next part of the campaign Dumbledore will be making his appearance, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin will be next and probably Snape after that(if I can find a mini that works). Hagrid will be coming if I can find a mini for him. As far as the kids, Harry, Ron, Hemione, Weasely Twins, etc. will be down the line. I have a Ron and Harry mini, but honestly I am making them in order of coolness(by Ormus standards), so obviously the Dark Lord had to be first.

Of course the true landmark of this custom Scenario Campaign (to me) is the glyphs. Yes they are supposed to be Uber-Powerful. There will be more and more equipment (Artifact and Potion) with each Campaign addition. In the Campaign part 2 there will be a potions shop where players can purchase potions and magical items.

As promised a full set of rules is coming next. This game of mine cannot be fully understood without knowing how the rules work.

More pics and the full rules set coming soon!!!
I'd like to see Sirius, Bellatrix LeStrange, the Basilisk, Snape, Dumbledore, Buckbeak (Theracus' long lost cousin?), Lupin, and almost anything from the Goblet of Fire. What are those weird underwater creatures in the 2nd challenge called?

Also make a Goblet of Fire.

Those are the mermaids of the Black lake. Know your Potter. :)

[krai]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

To everyone who has questions: I promise they will be answered in time.

As far as the development of new Potter related customs... In the next part of the campaign Dumbledore will be making his appearance, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin will be next and probably Snape after that(if I can find a mini that works). Hagrid will be coming if I can find a mini for him. As far as the kids, Harry, Ron, Hemione, Weasely Twins, etc. will be down the line. I have a Ron and Harry mini, but honestly I am making them in order of coolness(by Ormus standards), so obviously the Dark Lord had to be first.

Of course the true landmark of this custom Scenario Campaign (to me) is the glyphs. Yes they are supposed to be Uber-Powerful. There will be more and more equipment (Artifact and Potion) with each Campaign addition. In the Campaign part 2 there will be a potions shop where players can purchase potions and magical items.

As promised a full set of rules is coming next. This game of mine cannot be fully understood without knowing how the rules work.

More pics and the full rules set coming soon!!!
I'd like to see Sirius, Bellatrix LeStrange, the Basilisk, Snape, Dumbledore, Buckbeak (Theracus' long lost cousin?), Lupin, and almost anything from the Goblet of Fire. What are those weird underwater creatures in the 2nd challenge called?

Also make a Goblet of Fire.

Those are the mermaids of the Black lake. Know your Potter. :)
The squidy-things were grindylows (is that how it's spelled?) Know your Potter 8)

[Squitter The Spider]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

To everyone who has questions: I promise they will be answered in time.

As far as the development of new Potter related customs... In the next part of the campaign Dumbledore will be making his appearance, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin will be next and probably Snape after that(if I can find a mini that works). Hagrid will be coming if I can find a mini for him. As far as the kids, Harry, Ron, Hemione, Weasely Twins, etc. will be down the line. I have a Ron and Harry mini, but honestly I am making them in order of coolness(by Ormus standards), so obviously the Dark Lord had to be first.

Of course the true landmark of this custom Scenario Campaign (to me) is the glyphs. Yes they are supposed to be Uber-Powerful. There will be more and more equipment (Artifact and Potion) with each Campaign addition. In the Campaign part 2 there will be a potions shop where players can purchase potions and magical items.

As promised a full set of rules is coming next. This game of mine cannot be fully understood without knowing how the rules work.

More pics and the full rules set coming soon!!!
I'd like to see Sirius, Bellatrix LeStrange, the Basilisk, Snape, Dumbledore, Buckbeak (Theracus' long lost cousin?), Lupin, and almost anything from the Goblet of Fire. What are those weird underwater creatures in the 2nd challenge called?

Also make a Goblet of Fire.

Those are the mermaids of the Black lake. Know your Potter. :)
The squidy-things were grindylows (is that how it's spelled?) Know your Potter 8)

I didn't know which ones he was talking about. :?

[Ormus]

Rules are now up in the first post.

[thezandcshow]

I was talking about the Grindylows. Lol

[Squitter The Spider]

I was talking about the Grindylows. Lol


K :)

[Taelord]

Those are the most amazing customs ever. And the most amazing map ever! You are the most amazing ever!!! AMAZING!!!!!

[Ugly-Caco]

The graveyard and castle are awesome. :thumbsup:

[Ormus]

Thanks to all for the encouragement. Rest assured Ormus is now working on Campaign Part 2. Title Coming Soon!

[Roland]

Hey Ormus? Where are you finding these minis at?

[Ormus]

Great work Ormus, I just have a few things to say:

1. I love the way you set up the map, it looks like one I made a while back for a game night, fun design to play on.

2. Where did you find the Voldamort mini, its just awesome.

3. Great use for extra order markers, I might have to go make some now :D .

4. I love the Runa statue, from the time I first saw her, I thought she had the right posture for a statue.

Again, great work. I'll be watching this one for updates, thats for sure :D

CH4071C

Hey Ormus? Where are you finding these minis at?

Several people have been asking me this. It is made by Gentle Giant. And yes, I have serious plans for that Riddle Grave. A warning though, the paint job on all included, especially Voldemort, is terrible. I repainted, washed, and dry-brushed mine.



http://www.sylvanlaneshoppe.com/GG_BustupRiddleGrave2.jpg

[Lord_Paul]

This is amazing! I can't wait until its 100% playable!

[Ormus]

This is amazing! I can't wait until its 100% playable!

It is 100% playable right now. I played this scenario last weekend. My wife(Witch Queen) trounced me(GM/Voldemort) and my buddy(Wizard Lord). All you need to play yourself is some creativity and supplementation. I will admit that there is alot involved with this expansion of mine that I have not yet included. Unfortunately I am not being as nice as CA with his Halo'Scape and giving you "everything you need". If there were enough requests for it, I could work on something of that nature?

[krai]

I have a very long list of things I plan to do in scape including a campain of my own, but I will eventualy play potterscape. It seems really well thought out I can not wait for your next installment.

[Lyricoz]

Amazing work :wtf: :jawdrop: ....
The result is spooky :twisted:
...great customs, fantastic map and scenario... really really cool :!:

[Technomagus]

Very impressive. I kinda lost interest in Potter after the 4th book, but this scenario looks like it would be fun.

I'm having a little trouble reading the Glyph cards, though. The fancy font tends to run together.

[Ormus]

Here are some pics of ingame play.

The Wizard Lords knights attempt to defeat my Vipers and gain access to the first Artifact. While he was busy fighting me off, the Witch Queens kyrie Saylind swooped in from behind and snatched the Sword of Godric Gryffindor from the wellspring.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/014.jpg

The Witch Queen's forces getting ready to explore the Forgotten Forest

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/013.jpg

Two Deathly Hallows have been discovered....enter the Dark Lord!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/061.jpg


This is one of my favorites. The little Black Marker you see is Sir Gilbert making his get away after he found the Cloak of Invisibility in the graveyard Obelisk.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/016.jpg

And here is another shot of the Graveyard from the otherside. You can see the Artifact in the swamp yet to be searched.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100.jpg


Ormus Junior helping me pick armies. When my wife was pregnant during the summer midnight release of Deathly Hallows she wore a Tshirt that said "The Next Dumbledore" with a lightening bolt arrow pointing at her tummy.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/ormusjr.jpg

[STAROCEAN980]

I must say that this is very cool and imaginative Ormus! :up:

[morgost]

When is part two going to be ready?????? Soon please please please :pray:

[Ormus]

Also make a Goblet of Fire.




Like....this.......



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/gobletoffire.jpg

[Ormus]

Ormus...let me preface this with...I HATE HARRY POTTER!!!!!....
but this is pretty freaking sweet...NICE JOB!!!!!!

Like I've said before, I'm not the biggest Harry Plopper fan, but that's a great setup!


This really is amazeing stuff. I feel that Harry Potter is very cliche at times but this seems all origional.

Very impressive. I kinda lost interest in Potter after the 4th book, but this scenario looks like it would be fun.



First let me say thanks to all for your encouraging words. Second I must ask...is any one on this site a fan of the books? Or have you read the seventh book? It seems like the biggest supporters of "Quest for the Deathly Hallows" are not fans or they watch the movies exclusively. Just Curious?

[Archkyrie11]

I like Harry Potter. Read all the books. They're awasome

[krai]

First let me say thanks to all for your encouraging words. Second I must ask...is any one on this site a fan of the books? Or have you read the seventh book? It seems like the biggest supporters of "Quest for the Deathly Hallows" are not fans or they watch the movies exclusively. Just Curious?
I have read them they are not a bad series but it is nothing increadably special in my opinion I don't quite see why the excitment is for Harry Potter when there are many other great books. I do like the books but im not obcesive about them.

[Darkomen57]

I liked th books and the Goblet of fire is the most awesome thing I have ever seen :bowdown: :drool: :bowdown:

[scottishlad5]

its like the 2 greatest things heroscape and harry potter

i definitely want to see more of your wok

[Ormus]

I am currently working on the next installment......
Coming Soon.....

[Redbaron55]

How did you make Voldemort?

[Squitter The Spider]

How did you make Voldemort?

Maybe you should read a few pages back. :)

[Ormus]

How did you make Voldemort?

Welcome to the site Redbaron55!

I am not sure what you mean, the figure or the card? The figure is a rebase/repaint of a GentleGiant Bust-Up. The card I actually made using MSWord if you can believe that. I now use Photoshop (newly acquired) and am working on a large number of PotterCustoms as well as redos of the one's previously posted.

I hope that answered your quiry.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Ormus! Awesome scenario! Love the order marker-tombstone graveyard!
Gorgeous map!

[-le0emperor-]

Amazing! The Voldmort custom rocks! Your son has great taste in figures!

[Scapemaster]

First let me say thanks to all for your encouraging words. Second I must ask...is any one on this site a fan of the books? Or have you read the seventh book? It seems like the biggest supporters of "Quest for the Deathly Hallows" are not fans or they watch the movies exclusively. Just Curious?

Ormus, I must tell you, I ABOSLUTLY LOVE THE HARRY POTTER BOOKS! My favorite book is #7 with #4 right behind! (of course, all the other books and movies are great!)

I NEED to see 2nd part come out!!!!!
After you're done with the Deathly Hallows quest. you should try to make the TriWizard Tournament from the Goblet of Fire! THAT Would be Amazing! :shock:
Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

[Legion]

Only one word can describe this. C-O-O-L.

[Ormus]

A little taste of things to come......

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=16514

[Flame Gryphon]

These are amazing! Are you planning on a Buckbeak?

[Ormus]

Oohh, I've got him already....
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/detail/E5A96497-8C14-433D-A17B-A7FA4AD7C739.jpg

[Scapemaster]

Oohh, I've got him already....
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/detail/E5A96497-8C14-433D-A17B-A7FA4AD7C739.jpg

Nice. :passout:

[Cavalier]

Oohh, I've got him already....
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/detail/E5A96497-8C14-433D-A17B-A7FA4AD7C739.jpg

Nice. :passout:You do realize that that is an official figure, right Scapemaster?

[Scapemaster]

Oohh, I've got him already....
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/detail/E5A96497-8C14-433D-A17B-A7FA4AD7C739.jpg

Nice. :passout:You do realize that that is an official figure, right Scapemaster?

(dripping with sarcasm) Noo, really??? I never Knew that before.
BTW, Theracus was in my first expainsion pack ever.

P.S. in my previous post, perhaps I should have have said
(sarcasm) nice. :wink:

[Ormus]

Alright how about this.....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Theracus23.jpg

[Scapemaster]

Much, Much, better!
but not as good as this:
:jotun:

[1Mmirg]

Alright how about this.....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Theracus23.jpg

WOW--I've never seen such precision work--truly awe inspiring :D.

Seriously, a great thread/campaign idea--thanks for pointing it out to me. I'll have to explore this a bit more and see if we can get enough figs to make this work at our place (we could use subs, but it would ruin the feeling, I think). A little Potterscape may be in the future...

Keep up the great work!

[Ormus]

I can seriously vouch for the validity of this article.....


http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1582149/20080222/story.jhtml?rsspartner=rssYahooNewscrawler

[Flame Gryphon]

Alright how about this.....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Theracus23.jpg

WOW--I've never seen such precision work--truly awe inspiring :D.

Seriously, a great thread/campaign idea--thanks for pointing it out to me. I'll have to explore this a bit more and see if we can get enough figs to make this work at our place (we could use subs, but it would ruin the feeling, I think). A little Potterscape may be in the future...

Keep up the great work!


:rofl: Maybe with a grey repaint? :shock: Absolutely AMAZING work on the card. :lol: :joke:

[morgost]

The next installment of Quest for the Deathly Hallows will feature....

Madam Malkin's Potion Shop..created by Morgost..
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=16812


http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/morgost_w/101_0337.jpg

[Ormus]

Preview of the newest map by Ormus. This map utilizes 14 MS, 4 SotM, 8 RttF, 5 FotA, TT, and VW. More is surely soon to follow along with complete scenario.



The Ice Cave

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3297.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3300.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3309.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3302.jpg


The Enchanted Waterfall


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3310.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3316.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3318.jpg

[Cleon]

Nice, I love the hidden sword behind the waterfall, it reminds me of an adventure gaem I use to rent for Nintendo 64.

[Ormus]

This probably qualifies as the longest, most drawn out preview ever..... yet still....

Another Glimpse of Ormus' Newest Map..


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3328.jpg



...more is soon to follow.

[Velenne]

WOW that is amazing!! Gorgeous pics and spectacular build! I love stuff like this. :)

[nyys]

Wow... epic!

[Ormus]

Thank you Gentlemen....I have no doubt you wiill appreciate what is comiing next.....:twisted:

[Ormus]

Alright the preview continues.... Glimpses are truly the only wait to appreciate this map through photography. I will zoom in on this to give you an understanding of the layout. Each side of the map has an underground cave. The folllowing cave has an entrance to the dungeon and sewers of the castle.....


Lava Cavern

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3341-1.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3340.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3339.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3342.jpg


Into.... The Dungeon
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3343.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3346.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3337.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3351.jpg

[S1R_ART0R1US]

Those tall waterfalls look great, but I bet they take a bunch of water tiles.:)

[Ormus]

Those tall waterfalls look great, but I bet they take a bunch of water tiles.:)


Yes...it is many, many master sets.:D

[morgost]

WOW That looks amazing!!!!
The bridge is really neat. I only have one suggestion, I think you should make the caves a little taller/bigger in the vertical department, that way it would give the players more room to move around.
Can't wait to see the rest

[Ormus]

The Wizards Tower....

An epic adventure. Fight the forces of Utgar and search for legendary Glyphs through caves, under bridges, into dungeons and upto the top of the Wizards Tower.

I having been previewing snippets of this map for a few weeks. This is definitive as the documentation process is going to get. Pics were taken by Morgost. I am going to try and thread the whole map together, but I will start with a few sweep around shots and then close in on specific areas....Enjoy:twisted:



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0135.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0136.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0137.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0138.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0139.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0141.jpg


The Dungeon of the Castle has 2 entrances. A sewer
entrance to the side of the castle door and an underground
entrance through the Lava Cave.


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0023.jpg



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0069.jpg


Gimlet enters the Sewers...


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0067.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0065.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0060.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0056.jpg


The Warden's Torture Chamber...


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0057.jpg



The Dungeon's second entrance is an underground
Fortress Door located in an ice/ lava cave beneath the cemetary.


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0137.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0146.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0032.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3340.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3339.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3342.jpg


The Sewers drain from the Castle and create a great Swampland in the Valley below....


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0105.jpg



The Graveyard..



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0017.jpg



Showdown in the Cemetary

Esenwein v. Awa


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0019.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0018.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0109.jpg


King's Tomb


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0111.jpg



The Ice Cave

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3297.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3300.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3309.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3302.jpg


The Enchanted Waterfall


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3310.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3316.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/102_3318.jpg




Sonlen: "Get that Orc, Rev..."

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0126.jpg

[Ormus]

WOW That looks amazing!!!!
The bridge is really neat. I only have one suggestion, I think you should make the caves a little taller/bigger in the vertical department, that way it would give the players more room to move around.
Can't wait to see the rest

Taller in the vertical dept. would be nice, but that requires more hexes, Sweetheart...

[Ormus]

The Troll Cave

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0027.jpg



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0073.jpg


More coming tonight...

[morgost]

How does one attain the sword behind the waterfall?

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Very creative map, Ormus!!!

[Ormus]

It's Here!!!

Update to first post of this page.

Thanks to Morgost for the photography...

[morgost]

Thanks for the thanks :)

[Ormus]

How does one attain the sword behind the waterfall?



First you must answer me these questions 3 or ....

Roll 14 on the D twen-ty.


http://static.flickr.com/227/454245564_bf2d8ef699_m.jpg

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Oh wow more pictures! What a cool looking layout!

[Cleon]

Your huge map is excellent! It's now one of my new favorites. :) . Supurb Job!!!!!!!!

[Temprit]

Wow... That's one on the coolest maps I've seen on this site. Great Job man.:thumbsup:

[Ormus]

Ormus has something in the works.......

[Hal0fan117]

0_o

When you make a tower, you don't mess around...

How many sets do you thin that is?

[NecroBlade]

Nice pictures!

[morgost]

Whats coming next?

[Ormus]

Nice pictures!


Thanks, though technically Morgost deserves the credit. She took all of the wonderful photos you see....

I just, you know, built the map.

[Ormus]

It rises above the Jungle canopy...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0446.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0449.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0451.jpg


Search for hidden secrets within...


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0407.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0461.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0411.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0418.jpg


Legend tells of an Ancient Secret hidden deep within the Volcano....


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0477.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0469.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0465.jpg


Hark...a secret cavern entrance...

East Side
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0464.jpg

West Side
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0444.jpg





What lies within???? More to come soon.................

[Einar's puppy]

That's cool! I love the little touches you put in, like the black broung under the lava and stuff.

[Dr. Weirdscaper]

Very nice.

[ricksta2232]

And from Dr. Weirdscaper, that means something...

[Metaknight]

That map is really awesome! I love the jungle next to the lava and the giant mountain. It's cool.

[morgost]

very niffty.... to bad we never got to play on it :(

[Ormus]

That's cool! I love the little touches you put in, like the black broung under the lava and stuff.

Thanks. When I first saw the asphalt in Marvel, the first thing I thought of was putting it around a lava pool. What's broung?



Very nice.

Thank you.



And from Dr. Weirdscaper, that means something...

Yes, his maps are quite epic.


That map is really awesome! I love the jungle next to the lava and the giant mountain. It's cool.

Jungle + Lava + Giant Mountain = 8)


very niffty.... to bad we never got to play on it :(

It's not too late..the map is still up...for now.

[Velenne]

Wow... gorgeous. Well done!

[Einar's puppy]

That's cool! I love the little touches you put in, like the black broung under the lava and stuff.

Thanks. When I first saw the asphalt in Marvel, the first thing I thought of was putting it around a lava pool. What's broung?






A typo. I meant to say : "Like the black brought out the red" but I deleted it...most of it. There was a typo anyway. :p

[CheddarLimbo]

I just read this entire thread...AMAZING! I know it's been said many times over, but this is some of the most creative map-making I've seen yet.

Rep salvo coming your way.

[iceat]

dude, that graveyard rules! i'm gonna build one myself! great scenery for my vampire warband

[FOOTBALLDUDE88]

Amazing, Simpley amazing. (said with a significant amount of awe):jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop:

[scottishlad5]

Nice maps Ormus, I really like the caves, and crevices in the maps simply beautiful!

[Blackhearts BattleMaster]

Dude its baller

[Ormus]

a⋅crop⋅o⋅lis  /əˈkrɒpəlɪs/ [uh-krop-uh-lis]
–noun 1. the citadel or high fortified area of an ancient city.
Use acropolis in a Sentence...



Do the Worm on Acropolis

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0150.jpg

Slamdance Cosmopolis

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0584.jpg

Enlighten the Populace

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0592.jpg

'Hooked on Necropolis'

ne⋅crop⋅o⋅lis  /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs, nɛ-/ [nuh-krop-uh-lis, ne-]
–noun, plural -lis⋅es. 1. a cemetery, esp. one of large size and usually of an ancient city.
2. a historic or prehistoric burial ground.
3. literally; city of the dead
Use necropolis in a Sentence...

Embark upon the DreamQuest

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0614.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0279.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0085.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0610.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0619.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0587.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0605.jpg

The Graveyard

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0255.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0252.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0232.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0648.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0637.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0263.jpg

Overhill
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0258.jpg

Underhill
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0256.jpg

The Desert of Mysteries

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0081.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0082.jpg


Hidden Oasis

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0208.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0214.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0212.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0215.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0222.jpg


Ascend the Spire

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0264.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0265.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0270.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0266.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0268.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0177.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0168.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0226.jpg


Misery Mire Swamp

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0717.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0720.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0712.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0714.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0715.jpg

Subterrainia

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0701.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0688.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0695.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0697.jpg

The cave you see Migol entering through above, is the back entrance of this cave shown here behind the Oasis...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0214.jpg

Guess how you get that road block out of the entrance?....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/hammer.jpg


Note to the viewer: Yes, this is all one map... Much of this map is still unphotographed. It is split into regions: Dungeon, Spire, Swamp, Desert, Graveyard, Acropolis, River, and the Forest. More pics are coming soon....

You still have yet to behold what lies within the heart of the mountain.....
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0277.jpg

[habs1009]

Sweet! That's a pretty big map if you ask me.

[Lamaclown]

Um, wow.
That doesn't do it justice but I am too speechless to say anything else right now.

Excellent work, Ormus.

[gorthan313]

Are there the WoWMinis Bolvar Fordragon and the Ironfur Bear in those pics?

[CheddarLimbo]

Outstanding work, as always, Ormus. I spell a front page in your future...

I noticed in several places you've made small stacks of single hex tiles that look as though they've been twisted ever so slightly. Is that an intentional aesthetic?

[Sup3rS0n1c]

Wow. That is epic.

Love the door, the light-up glaciers, the graveyard pieces (especially the Runa statue; it looks like real stone!) and the sword in the slab... Is that the Master Sword (from LoZ)?

[nyys]

Ju... er... wh... no words, just awesomeness!

['Scaper94]

I love the Master Sword! And the rest of it. Also, the bear is awesome.

[Ormus]

Thanks to everyone for such positive comments, I will try to get the rest of these pics up soon, really there is alot you can't see yet...


Are there the WoWMinis Bolvar Fordragon and the Ironfur Bear in those pics?

Yes sir, that is correcto...Though Bolvar is modded...supposed to be Godric Gryffindor-esque now...


Outstanding work, as always, Ormus. I spell a front page in your future...

I noticed in several places you've made small stacks of single hex tiles that look as though they've been twisted ever so slightly. Is that an intentional aesthetic?

Yes, intentional aesthetic indeed. Only done in the desert though...

Wow. That is epic.

Love the door, the light-up glaciers, the graveyard pieces (especially the Runa statue; it looks like real stone!) and the sword in the slab... Is that the Master Sword (from LoZ)?

Good eye! That is intended to be the Master Sword. It is a mega-bloks sword repainted. It already had a very mastersword-like look, so I just complimented it w/ the paint job. The entire map is a bit of an ode to Zelda maps, w/ the regions and all...

[fomox]

Nice pictures! How did you get/make the grey heroscape bases for the WoW minatures?

[Porkins]

Very cool map! I like the maps with varied terrain areas. Roughly how many sets did it take to build this monster? Is there any chance it will ever make its way to VirtualScape so we can play it?

[lazites]

I am in love with that map...it simply amazing!!! I think my favorite part about it was the desert/oasis bit. I always wanted a desert terrain set of some kinda, if not to at lest give me more sand pieces. I'm amazed to see that the jungle trees worked that well with it, and I would have never tried until now!!!

Now I'm inspired to design a dessert map, thank you very much for sharing!!!

[funnymarx]

That's quite the Clash going on there. I'd like to play it.

[Ormus]

:shock: Wow...first page! Thank you so much to whomever made that happen!...

I feel that since this map has gotten some recognition I should give credit where it is due... This map has been an opus of sorts for me, I have played w/ the idea in my mind for a very long time...All of the map construction and customs were designed and engineered by Ormus, but many contributing members here gave me the inspiring muses that were needed for such creations...

One of the very first maps I ever saw of Heroscape was this one: by Caravaggio:

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7349/p10005979tt.jpg

This map and all the others in the thread were a catalyst for me several years ago...I have always showed a necessity to build caverns into any map I build, and the mountain/waterfall featured above by Caravaggio, along w/ his unique design of underground hex design has always lingered in my map building soul....

Also I must mention CupidsArt...I am sure many long time scapers remember his castle door custom(circa late '05 or so)... I've always put some kind of Grail reference into my customs and it has been a long wanting of mine to put those dreamblade maidens on and spray them gold....


And Thanks to Morgost, who was a muse of this miniature land....for there is a tale to be seen amongst the stacks of plastic, a song that is eternally sung, sometimes its in hexes....


And thank you to Allen Ginsberg.... funnymarx got it....

[Killz]

That is the most beautiful map I have ever seen, I am speechless.:shock:

[special-jlk]

wow thats all i have to say

[Skeletor]

AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!

Perfect map for a 3d dungeon crawl I love it!!!

[Ormus]

Thanks again to everyone for all the positive comments. AND THANKS TO TRUTH FOR THE 1ST PAGE PLUG!....


Very cool map! I like the maps with varied terrain areas. Roughly how many sets did it take to build this monster? Is there any chance it will ever make its way to VirtualScape so we can play it?

I'm glad you asked this good sir. This map contained every 7, 3, 2 and single hex from 15 Rotv, 4 Sotm, 2 TT, 9 RttFF, 2 Marvel, all the road hexes from 6 Fota and countless expansions. I did have a stack of twenty or so 24 hexers left over though. My 9 sets of VW went mostly unused as well as most of the TJ. There will never be a VS of this. I just don't work that way, I'm sorry.




Nice pictures! How did you get/make the grey heroscape bases for the WoW minatures?

Here are some more minis w/ the custom bases you refer to. To ask how is a bit sub-concise for me to explain though. These mini's range from DnD, Dreamblade and Warcraft figs.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2007.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2012.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2035.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2041.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2038.jpg

I had to throw this in because you cant see him in the map photos....Basilisk...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2047.jpg

[Timemaster4]

Very cool basillisk, and EPIC-EPIC map.

[killercactus]

Ormus - I'm too much of a Potter geek to not ask this: do you use that Basilisk in your Potter scenario? You totally should if you don't already - it's awesome.

[Olloch the Glutton]

Very Very Cool! That's all I can say! :O

[ProtoFury]

I like the Basilisk.

And what I wouldn't give to own as much terrain as you do, O great Ormus! For real, this is one of, if not THE, coolest map I've ever seen. Every time I come back to look at it I catch another thing I overlooked the time before. You, sir, are a truly gfted artist. I simply hope my meager maps can someday take the form (and scale) of something like this. This is purely amazing. (I would love to play a big match on it too heheh...)

[Warlord Alpha]

Bandwidth exceeded. Nice.

[Ormus]

Bandwidth exceeded. Nice.

Yeah I'm working on fixing that...I've deleted enough from my account that i'm under again, but it still won't refresh...

Help anyone?.... Its photobucket..do I have to contact them now?

[Warlord Alpha]

Bandwidth exceeded. Nice.

Yeah I'm working on fixing that...I've deleted enough from my account that i'm under again, but it still won't refresh...

Help anyone?.... Its photobucket..do I have to contact them now?

Perhaps you could try to re-upload some of the images? If deleting and re-uploading one or two of them doesn't work then you will probably have to contact their support.

[Ormus]

Fixed....Sorry everyone... made me feel kinda dumb....


Thanks go to Warlord Alpha...

[CheddarLimbo]

I'm getting the "This Image has Been Moved or Deleted" on everything except the redheaded warrior and the Reaper (who is kickass, by the way...)

[Ormus]

I'm getting the "This Image has Been Moved or Deleted" on everything except the redheaded warrior and the Reaper (who is kickass, by the way...)

Fixed.

Ormus - I'm too much of a Potter geek to not ask this: do you use that Basilisk in your Potter scenario? You totally should if you don't already - it's awesome.

Yes, that was the main reason for the repaint. Thanks for the notice fellow PotterGeek....
Refer to card:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/salazarslytherinXcopy-1.jpg

I like the Basilisk.

And what I wouldn't give to own as much terrain as you do, O great Ormus! For real, this is one of, if not THE, coolest map I've ever seen. Every time I come back to look at it I catch another thing I overlooked the time before. You, sir, are a truly gfted artist. I simply hope my meager maps can someday take the form (and scale) of something like this. This is purely amazing. (I would love to play a big match on it too heheh...)

Those are some inspiring words to me kind sir. Thank you greatly!...

[Ormus]

Misery Mire Swamp

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0717.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0720.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0712.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0714.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0715.jpg

Subterrainia

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0701.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0688.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0695.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0697.jpg

The cave you see Migol entering through above, is the back entrance of this cave shown here behind the Oasis...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0214.jpg

Guess how you get that road block out of the entrance?....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/hammer.jpg


There are still more pics coming....

[Ormus]

Okay...I'm not going into the details right now, but most of you have probably guessed that this is a pretty scenario specific map....


Here are some shots of custom item glyphs created for this map specifically. Some of you sharp cats will figure it all out w/ no explanation.


DreamQuest
Embark upon the quest for legendary artifacts...discover the hidden secrets of Arkesse...wield the power of the Talisman...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/etherglyphx.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/springtalisman.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/sunglyph.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/chaliceglyph.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/silversword.jpg

All the images are from wizards.com image gallery..... Dnd, no less..ha...

[Ormus]

Enter the Dungeon...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0277.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0745.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0733.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0734.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0737.jpg


Frontside of Door
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0712.jpg

Backside of Door
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0741.jpg

Front of Mountainside
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0715.jpg
Back of Mountainside
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0739.jpg



A few parting shots

atop the spire cave...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0748.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0747.jpg

Goodnight..
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0731.jpg

As the sun set slowly upon us...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100B0500.jpg

[Ormus]

Some notes on Slamdance Cosmopolis:


This map started as an ode to the concept of "world-building". I endeavored to weave a realm-fabric of different landscapes together in a style akin to that of Shigeru Miyamoto. With focus on classic fantasy tropes and motifs.

There was an original thought that encompassed the tone and theme that was behind this map:

I saw a forgotten vale shrowded in the nightfall of a starless night. As I pictured this place, I saw its history unfold...

Centuries ago, a great and proud castle rested on the mountain side, the lively musings of the townspeople could be heard at the foothills of the mountain, and a temple to the goddess stood high on the hill. Everything a vision of peace and oneness with the world. And then the grains of sand fall slowly through the hour glass, centuries pass....

Now. on this moonless night, I see the once great castle has fallen into a haunted cavern beneath the mountain...the village before bustling with life is now an old graveyard on the hill...and the acropolis is a ruin, a desecrated shrine of necromancy....

And then I built the map....

[ProtoFury]

Again, this is truly amazing. Kudos, to you, Ormus! Too bad I need to spread some rep around... ;)

[habs1009]

Sweet!

[Gold1]

Great map Ormus! I also like some of the custom figs hidden throughout your pics. How did you add that detail to the door?

[Ormus]

Some notes on map making techniques:

The challenge with building huge and epic maps is always: Playability. This of course has been expanded upon by many of the members here, and accessibility is usually the main arguement against large maps.

Always, it is my endeavor to make a large volume map, yet tailor it to remain accessible and playable. I love height. Another mapmakers version of the heroscape mountain is Ormus' heroscape hill. This kind of map aggrandizing will usually lead to something that is wholy aesthetic in nature and non-reachable by non-flying figures. Also just as a side note, most of the games I conduct on these huge maps are Hero (not squad) based, there is always a limitation on ranged squads especially, the gameplay just won't work otherwise. These maps aren't made for kill-em-all-type of scenarios. Melee just makes for a more even playing ground when the literal playing ground isn't very even(As in 60 height hexes).

Refer to the below pictures of the stripped down acropolis area of my latest map....Note the solid climb of road tiles both up the front and down the back side of the hill.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0760.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0759.jpg



Also refer to these pics of the interior of the mountain. Notice the solid run of climbing road tiles throughout the ascent...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0737.jpg

Even from the multiple entrances in the dungeon, the road tiles stretch unabated to the top...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0745.jpg

Also you will note that in all of my ascents there is never more than a 2 hex height climb and even that is rare, most all height climbs are no more than 1 hex high. This does take some special attention to detail when designing the map, but a carefully placed road can be the key to making a playable epic map.....

[ProtoFury]

Some very good points there.

On a side note, I'm writing a mapmaking guide of sorts called Designing Valhalla: Do's, Dont's, and Why's of Custom Mapmaking, and one of my Big 5 (five general topics that any other mapmaking question can be filed under) is Playability--Would you mind if I used some of what you have posted in that section? Due credit would be given, of course.

[Olloch the Glutton]

Who the HECK is that green two-spacer guarding the door?!

[gorthan313]

Who the HECK is that green two-spacer guarding the door?!



Probably WoWMinis' Bog Elemental.

[Ormus]

Some very good points there.

On a side note, I'm writing a mapmaking guide of sorts called Designing Valhalla: Do's, Dont's, and Why's of Custom Mapmaking, and one of my Big 5 (five general topics that any other mapmaking question can be filed under) is Playability--Would you mind if I used some of what you have posted in that section? Due credit would be given, of course.

I'd be honored.... Good plan w/ the guide, btw...

What are the other "Big 5"?, or would that be a spoiler?...




Who the HECK is that green two-spacer guarding the door?!



Probably WoWMinis' Bog Elemental.

Correcto... Rebased though, of course...

[Dr. Weirdscaper]

Da-yum.

[ProtoFury]

Some very good points there.

On a side note, I'm writing a mapmaking guide of sorts called Designing Valhalla: Do's, Dont's, and Why's of Custom Mapmaking, and one of my Big 5 (five general topics that any other mapmaking question can be filed under) is Playability--Would you mind if I used some of what you have posted in that section? Due credit would be given, of course.

I'd be honored.... Good plan w/ the guide, btw...

What are the other "Big 5"?, or would that be a spoiler?...

It's not a spoiler at all. The Big 5 are (in order of importance to me, in my mapmaking ventures):

1. Originality
2. Functionality
3. Aesthetics
4. Believability
5. Buildability

These are just the general categories that I've been able to stick everything in. They all mesh at different points, are difficult to rank in order of importance, and many things can be inserted under multiple categories--but to me, those are the fivegeneral categories that make the most sense.

For instance, I would mainly put what I borrow from you here in the Functionality category (because that's what you're explaining--how to make the map functional; I'm sure that comes as a shock ;)). However, it could be argued tht this also fits into Aesthetics (due to the way you keep roads running throughout the map) and Believability (due to how you try to remain consistent with the one-level-at-a-time stairways. Makes more sense than many two, three, or even four-level jumps, unless you're making, say, a map named Jotun's Summer Cottage.

I'd say that it could also be argued that this map violates general Buildability procedures--because frankly, not many of us can build it. However, under Buildability would fall categories such as the way one chooses to create different sturctures, their tile usage, and overall tile conservation (like not wasting tiles which would, when removed, make a hole that is easily covered by a 7- or 24-hexer). In these respects, your map would greatly excell, no doubt.

So they're not going to be the end-all, be-all, "Make Your Maps Like This, So Sayeth The Valhallan Lord" kind of guide--it'll just be a general overview of mapmaking, and how one can begin making quality maps, get better at making quality maps, or (in the case of experienced mapmakers) it serves as a little pat on the back or a little confidence booster that hopefully they can still gain something out of.

The Big 5 are only the fist venture into Designing Valhalla, but I'm hoping to have these out soon. I will continue adding onto it, getting into more specifics under each category (such as going in-depth into tile usage, etc.), as the Big 5 will just be an overall picture (although I have enough general information to go into as it is). Hopefully, after a while, it ecomes a good resource for all mapmakers, of any experience level.

Thats the plan, anyway. Hope you like the spoiler. ;)

[/not-spoiler]

[Ormus]

Interesting. Thanks for the preview of ideas. I like your approach to this and I agree w/ your theories. I'll look out for your thread.

Yep, I would say that I get an F in Buildability. One reason I dont use VS is because I don't build layer by layer... For example the Mountain pictured above started as a skeleton of 24 and 7 hex tiles stacked to full height....I then went back and laboriously fleshed it out w/ the 3, 2 and single hexes, to add aesthetics and make it playable. So many hex mountains on this site are just stacked 24s, it has a sub-optimal aesthetic value and that just wont do for me. I don't want any part of the map to appear like a stack of 24 or 7 hexes. It should have an even flow in the appearance. It's not a very effecient way to build a map and is a weird technique...but its the only way I can do it.

[ProtoFury]

Yep, I would say that I get an F in Buildability.

But you get an A+ in Aesthetics! Plus some major extra credit--and +rep because I don't remember if I gave it or not!

It's not a very effecient way to build a map and is a weird technique...but its the only way I can do it.

I actually understand. I don't have nearly as much terrain as you do (i'd probably lapse into some sort of Heroscaping coma if I did), I understand the urge to break away from the "easy" way of designing things. Lately I've been doing a lot of BoV-sized maps, and the large maps I have posted are largely ones I made with friends for fun)\, so I don't have a whole lot of room to get around conventional ways of doing things (especially when I'm dealing with BoV limitations). However, I do adopt the stratgy of building a main structure first and then working out (and occasionally down) from there. Ecdinox Pass is a map that I built the basic structure for, how I wanted the bridges to look, before I even got to Virtualscape or my terrain to build it. Catholl Cavern and Ponsike Mounatin are both interesting takes on White Noise's side-cave idea. I took it a step farther with Quenthas Valley, which I created while toying around with diving rules with rouby44 and White Noise. I really like how unconventional these maps are, but then again, they're not exactly to the scale that yours are. I would jump at the chance to design with your resources... ;D

However, I can best relate to what you're meaning with my map Gransoth Falls I have substantially more terrain now than I did when I built it (mainly because since I've gotten back into 'Scape these past few months I've dropped at least 300 bucks into the WOTC Relief Fund), but when I made this, I created the waterfall before I did anything else. Then when I realized the top of the mounatain was going to be 17 levels high, and I had 2 RotV sets (with most of a third) to work with, I had to come up with clever ways of getting around that barrier. Although my computer failed and I lost the build files for that map, along with many others, I remember how difficult it was to design around something like that, while trying to stay realistic looking and staying rather unconventional. Probably 90% of the inside of tha large mountain is hollow-- that was one where clever placement of walls and support beams (that kinda shaped into large Y's by spreading things out towad the top of the column) came into play. And the last thing I wanted to do was just stack 24-hexers. It just doesn't look as good that way.

So, in a really round-about way of saying it, I don't think it's that weird at all. It's the natural for me as well.

EDIT: I realized that you have absolutely no idea what maps I'm talking about, whereas we all know what one you are referring to ;). Here (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=26778)'s the link to my thread, if you haven't been there before.

[Ormus]

I realized that you have absolutely no idea what maps I'm talking about, whereas we all know what one you are referring to ;). Here (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=26778)'s the link to my thread, if you haven't been there before.

On the contrary. I know exactly which maps you refer too. I lurk about the map threads and I try to stay current w/ all the good maps. Even smaller maps give me the fuel I need to create my own new ideas. I think that every artist should be knowledgable of their contemporaries. So many great artists from history were contemporary w/ each other and pooled their ideas...it's the same cooperative idea sharing that creates art 'movements'....

With that said, I can honestly say, Proto that your maps are some of my favorite of the current maps around the site...

Especially, Ponsike Mtn. and Gransoth Falls. So I understand what you mean. Also I am currentlly experimenting w/ your concept of the side map representing the interior of an overworld structure. The idea of corresponding overworld and underworld maps is something I have thought about for a while, but your maps have given me some new concept's to try. Thanks....

[killercactus]

Also I am currentlly experimenting w/ your concept of the side map representing the interior of an overworld structure. The idea of corresponding overworld and underworld maps is something I have thought about for a while, but your maps have given me some new concept's to try. Thanks....

That reminded me of this Zelda Map of Awesomeness (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=18350&highlight=zelda)done on Virtualscape.

Don't mean to hijack your thread, Ormus, but the whole "separate map as a dungeon" thing made me think of it.

[ProtoFury]

Well I can't take credit for the idea, it was White Noise who came up with it. I just went to town with it... Still planning on a map that has multiple small lakes connected by underwater tunnels (on the side-map), with a main area covered in jungle brush (like a kelp forest).

[Anitar]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0584.jpg





Did you edit out the background or just build that on a black table in a black room? (either would be impressive)

[Ormus]

Also I am currentlly experimenting w/ your concept of the side map representing the interior of an overworld structure. The idea of corresponding overworld and underworld maps is something I have thought about for a while, but your maps have given me some new concept's to try. Thanks....

That reminded me of this Zelda Map of Awesomeness (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=18350&highlight=zelda)done on Virtualscape.

Don't mean to hijack your thread, Ormus, but the whole "separate map as a dungeon" thing made me think of it.

Funny that you would link this of all things. As you can see from all my maps, but especially the most recent, that I have a serious trend toward Zelda tropes. You can even see the likeness of the master sword in lost woods(LttP), secret passage under graveyard(LoZ), and the kings tomb(LoZIItAoL)) references in the pics. They are subtle yes, identifyable by only the most keen observer. But yes the ideal of over and underworlds is a concept close to my heart, embued no doubt by the likes of Shigeru Miyamoto...



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0584.jpg





Did you edit out the background or just build that on a black table in a black room? (either would be impressive)

Black king size sheets from Walmart....makes the map more photogenic.

[wolves532]

how much ave you spent on heroscape? O_O

[Dr. Weirdscaper]

how much ave you spent on heroscape? O_O

Why do they always ask that? http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/DRWEIRDSCAPER/WEIRDSMILEY.gif

[Porkins]

Just answer honestly:

$6,327,871.42

[Chardris1287]

I really like what you've done with this idea, have you made any other Harry Potter customs?

[Ormus]

I have been working on another beast of a map, but unfortunately it can't be finished until after January 5th or so....

I never post any of my normal sized skirmish maps... Usually I take 15 to 30 min to build one from scratch...we play a 500 point army each and then the map comes right down...But recently I took a few snapshots of some of these smaller map games in play...

The picture/map quality isn't up to my normal par. These were quick setups to play a quick challenge game or 2, and the photos were really for my own benefit, for the purposes of recreating/virtualscaping possibilities in the future. But I wanted to show some of these smaller'n ones for the community...Enjoy..

Map 1

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0845.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0850.jpg

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Map 2

These are midgame photos, the axegrinders ended up devastating those samurai...The dragons are just sitting there for moral support though, no other reason..

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0852.jpg

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[Sapper]

I would absolutely love to play on any one of these maps, especially slamdance cosmopolis. Looks like it would be a great day of gaming.

I don't think I would enjoy the setup to much though.

Great job!!

[Ormus]

These are just some quick snaps of a recent map... I am working on something huge w/ this set, but this is just my stab at a cohesive 2v1 dungeon for now...

This is made w/ 4 MSIII's. Plus what can be seen... No brown tiles were used on this setup...

Mostly this was intended to be a test map to run a 2vs1 Dungeon type of scenario... The armies shown are as we played them, though the start zones were adjusted a bit after the photo, and the commons did not all start on the board...

Object: Player 1 and 2 (220pnts each) to exit the dungeon w/ the Brandar chest in tow... They chest symbolizes a treasure guarded over by Othkurik(starts off the map)...whenever the chest is pulled, Othkurik 'wakes up' and can then be activated by player 3...Also threw in Hawthorne, he just had to be the one guarding that chest...Hawthorne starts as shown in the pic below, positioned in front of the Brandar glyph...The trap for the scenario is that Hawthorne starts the game as a statue guardian, unableto be to activated, when the trap is sprung, player 3 immediately takes a turn w/ Hawthorne and can activate him normally from then...
Glyphs used were: 2 Healing Potion, 1 Herioc Rune, 1 Talisman Defense all symbol side up. 1 Brandar power side up.


My buddy picked Erevan and also drafted the Obsidian's as a joke...Fire summoned-minions-of-a-fire-wizard...he was rping the whole 'dungeon crawl' concept....and we jokingly referred to the term 'pet-tanking' throughout the game...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/IMG_1807.jpg


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[habs1009]

Woah!

[Creationist]

I love the shots of Sir Hawthorne and the Drow. (+rep)

[Ormus]

I would absolutely love to play on...slamdance cosmopolis. Looks like it would be a great day of gaming.


I wish this too...:cry:

This statement makes me really miss that map being in my home....
Thank you..

Woah!

I have something in the works that really will reach 'woah!' status...but thanks...

I love the shots of Sir Hawthorne and the Drow. (+rep)

Even if the map wasn't that great I had to get some epic lookin photos right...thanks...

[Ormus]

Here is another smaller dungeon map I threw together. Snapped a few pictures before taking it down, never got any 'ingame' pics this time. Threw in the GIE w/ Dw9k base just for fun...


The map is symmetrical and it uses just the Dungeon tiles from 6 sets of BftU. Looks great w/ the sparklies huh?

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/100_0953.jpg

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[Ormus]

This dungeon consists of 3 joined rooms. I will picture them each seperate so you get the idea. The ultimate goal was to retrieve the Brandar glyph from the high spot in room 2 and eventually place it on the altar custom in room 3. I ran the DM on this and was squished terribly by the adventuring party. Jotun was the 'boss fight' in the final room. Most pics below are in game. Alas I did not get anypics of the in game from room 1 at all and very little from room 2. Room 2 went fast w/ Dupuis killing Wo-Sa-Ga in 2 turns. Also I used the same mechanic for the Tglyphs as in found in the official RoB scenario...Great mechanic guys!!

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2096.jpg

Room 1: The Shadow Hall

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2125.jpg


Room 2: Penance

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2120.jpg

Room 3: The Forgotten Altar

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This is from a different map...Enjoy...

Ellipsis

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[Brewster]

Simply beautiful dungeon, Ormus!

[Scapemage]

Great maps and all, but it would be nice if you mapped them so some of us could actually play on them.

[Ormus]

Simply beautiful dungeon, Ormus!

Thanks Brewster! I like your epic maps as well...

Great maps and all, but it would be nice if you mapped them so some of us could actually play on them.

I'm not quite sure what you mean:

Alpha: You refer to my lack of VirtualScape usage. Contrary to what I have posted in the past, Ormus has been working on some VS maps throughout the winter...I have been planning another monster and wanted to make it in VS aswell.

Or

Beta: You mean the volume of hexes in the maps is too great. Solution: Buy more master sets. ;)

[Brewster]

I need me four more DnD sets ;)

[Ormus]

The Roadway to Eternity is a many part map series I am envisioning. It will encompass all terrain and maps sizes will vary from epic to shelf size...

Eventually I will pick a cohesive 4 room dungeon setup, VS it, and make all the custom glyphs and scenario rules available as well...

Here are some setup shots from a map using 10 sets of the new master set....Only the greys...


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/100_1073.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/100_1060.jpg

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[CheddarLimbo]

Awesome as usual, Ormus! This one's my favorite:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/100_1074.jpg

MacDirk: "Clever girl..."

[Schulzy]

Awesome as usual, Ormus! This one's my favorite:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/100_1074.jpg


MacDirk: "Clever girl..."



I made a custom squad out of those guys! Sunscale Scytheclaws for the win!

[Ormus]

In error, the pics from this latest Dungeon were sized incorrectly...The loading time is terrible...for this I apologize...

To correct I am going to kill the links to these pics and repost in order to make this page easier to view...

Thank you...

[Ormus]

Wow!.. I am honored again by the Week@HS'ers staff. Thank you good sirs. I have some more maps coming soon...

Fear not and tarry never!...

[Porkins]

I now understand where your name comes from because the maps you build are enORMUS :D

Great job, as usual!

[Fedex worker]

That flame thrower like custom is awesome! And really love the new map. Great Job!

[dfonse]

Great Work Ormus!

[demonfrogscaper]

:shock::shock::shock:THOSE
ARE
EPIC!

[demonfrogscaper]

:jawdrop:

[heroscaper12198]

I need more BFTU!!!!!!!!!!:cry::cry:

[pjnormandin]

Hey,
I like your maps because they have elevation. Most of the BTFU maps I see have very little height. Kudos. Of coarse I don't have so many BTFUs as you do.
~P