The C3G Cave - Hangout

[Margloth]

I just think Marian Cotillard (I know I spelled that name wrong, the French lady) is just as sexy and a much better actress than Anne Hathaway, and that Catwoman is a difficult concept to 'sell' in the Nolan-verse. But after Dark Knight it's hard to imagine him screwing up anything too badly.

[IAmBatman]

Sure, but Talia is just as sexy as Catwoman, so there you go on the sexy front. I think both are solid actresses. Don't underestimate Hathaway's acting chops.
And why is Catwoman a difficult concept to sell? She's no less realistic than Batman himself.

[Margloth]

Because bats are cool and cats are ridiculous. :D

I dunno, because why would a woman who is a master thief take on the cat motif (in the near-reality that is the Nolan-verse).

EDIT: And currently, Frenchie's not playing Talia, to my knowledge, unless there's some trickery going on.

[Good Pig]

I already like her better than Halle Berry's Catwoman. :)

[Spidey'tilIDie]

I already like her better than Halle Berry's Catwoman. :)
Heck, I like this (http://www.tightsandfights.com/about/superhero-character-profiles/leopard-woman/) better than that! :lol:

[A3n]

I already like her better than Halle Berry's Catwoman. :)
Heck, I like this (http://www.tightsandfights.com/about/superhero-character-profiles/leopard-woman/) better than that! :lol:

:poorpost: Sick puppy! :p

[Hidicul]

I already like her better than Halle Berry's Catwoman. :)
Heck, I like this (http://www.tightsandfights.com/about/superhero-character-profiles/leopard-woman/) better than that! :lol:

:poorpost: Sick puppy! :p
That was my thought, I was really sorry that I clicked on that link :)

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Its actually a pretty funny Blog about "real" Superheroes and Villains and their real life problems.

[Margloth]

Has anyone else seen the movie "Bronson?"

It's an exaggerated take on a true story, about the life of Britain's 'most notorious criminal'... a guy who gets jailed for 7 years for a relatively simple robbery... then decides he likes the infamy and starts becoming the worst possible inmate he can be. The guy was imprisoned in 1982 and is still in jail today, so I guess he's doing pretty well on his project.

It's some dark subject matter, and a quirky film, so it's not for all tastes, but it stars Tom Hardy (Bane in Dark Knight Rises), and he is awesome.

He's huge, consistently interesting, terrifying, and hilarious at the same time. Really making me look forward to Bane... even made me think, "Man, this guy woulda made a great Joker!" (He's got an extended run as an evil clown in Bronson).

[Griffin]

Brilliant film, and Tom Hardy is brilliant in it as well. :up:

[elitebeatk]

Anybody been reading Fear Itself?

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Speaking of Tom Hardy, I got to see a sneak peek screening of Warrior, a film where he and Joel Edgerton play brothers who haven't seen each other in years and both enter an MMA tournament. It was very good and I am sold on Hardy as Bane. :thumbsup:

[Porkins]

I saw this last night, and I thought it was hilarious. I had to share:

How to Make Henry's Anytime Chili for One - Henry's Kitchen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFjstQ30RI8)

[Margloth]

Apparently, Books A Million is converting some of their shops into 2nd & Charles, a used/discount/some new shop for books, multimedia, etc.

We just had one convert here in Dayton; I got several collections for $4.97 each (God Loves, Man Kills was one of them). Got some oddball stuff, since it was cheap.

Thunderbolts, Hitman (unfortunately, they didn't have much DC stuff, but like 4 bookshelves of Marvel), Moon Knight, God Loves, Man Kills and Hit-Monkey (have you ever even heard of Hit-Monkey? Actually a decent read about a master assassin who happens to be a baboon). Good times!

[LordEsenwienIV]

Just noticed that Scape got his name changed from scapemage921 to Scapemage.

[davidlhsl]

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on the East Coast as Hurricane Irene approaches. Stay safe!

[Griffin]

Thanks. My mother and father both live on the coast. We have had tornadoes, earthquakes, and now hurricanes all in a short period of time. We need a break. :lol:

[Scapemage]

Thanks. My mother and father both live on the coast. We have had tornadoes, earthquakes, and now hurricanes all in a short period of time. We need a break. :lol:
While we are getting hit with immense rain and Boston is getting hit with immense winds on Sunday, I must give my luck and fortune to North Carolina and Virginia coasts. Both states have declared a State of Emergency already, and it appears as if they will get hit the hardest.

[Margloth]

Stay safe guys!

And if it makes you feel any better, Irene has made the weather in Dayton simply gorgeous... :razz:

But seriously, stay safe and you guys are in my thoughts.

[Hahma]

Stay safe guys!

And if it makes you feel any better, Irene has made the weather in Dayton simply gorgeous... :razz:

But seriously, stay safe and you guys are in my thoughts.

My sentiments exactly. Stay safe and I'll be thinking of you guys for sure.

Also wanted to echo Margloth's comment about the benefits of Irene. She's helped the weather in northwest Indiana to be awesome for several days and more to come.

[IAmBatman]

Good luck and God Bless, guys!

[LordEsenwienIV]

Good luck guys.



Also, Any one else ready to throw a party when Bats reechs 40 000 posts? :lol:

[quozl]

Also, Any one else ready to throw a party when Bats reechs 40 000 posts? :lol:

What, in about a half hour?

[IAmBatman]

Oh, wow, didn't realize I'd gotten that close. :lol: Should it be a sympathy party that I'm enough of a nerd to have made that happen?

[Lord Pyre]

Finally got around to finishing reading Ultimate Spider-Man. After Ultimatum, it got weird. I hated the new art style, and all the sudden changes (Dating Gwen, new job, etc...) threw me for a loop, but it eventually got better, and the Death of Spider-man was pretty awesome. Dude, Aunt May shot Electro!!!!

[Swamper]

Spoilers! Hide that, please!

-Swamper, who now feels the urge to actually read Ultimate Spidey

[Scapemage]

Oh, wow, didn't realize I'd gotten that close. :lol: Should it be a sympathy party that I'm enough of a nerd to have made that happen?
Well if you survive the Hurricane you can celebrate at NHSD Northeast :p.

Reminds me, are you the highest poster on the site? Looks like it.

[tcglkn]

Bats is number 1 poster, Griffin is number 2, and I am number 9 (having recently passed Hahma).

[Griffin]

I wasn't even in the top 30 before C3G started. :lol:

[tcglkn]

I was no where close before I joined C3G. 7 out of the top 10 posters on the site either have been or are in C3G. You just can't argue with results like that.

[quozl]

A little less than 400 posts to go and I will be the top poster without a title.

(Now don't you go and ruin it for me!)

[IAmBatman]

I've been number one on posts for ages (but, yes, thanks to C3G). It took me a little while to pass Necro, Rev, and Onacara, but I did it. :-P And now I've doubled everyone behind me, with Griff the closest one nipping at my heels.
I wanted to post here real quickly to report on an awesome casual match I just had (casual play by me you say? Insane!).
But it was a lot of fun and a match up I had to try. For a while now I've been thinking Darkseid, Grundy, and Sinestro is just a killer army for 1,000 points, and I like it a lot. I love, especially, how it has two guys from our first master set in it and one guy from our Wave 2. So guys who have been around for a while. Well, recently, a good friend let me know that he thought the new Hulk was pretty amazing when used alongside Graviton, and that the new Red Skull was amazing as well. I realized these guys together came in at 1,000 points and I knew I had to try it.
Theoryscaping, I figured Hulk and gang, especially on the power of Graviton's grip, Red Skull's Cosmic Cube, and Red Skull's motivational abilities would just tear apart the other side.
But, when the smoke cleared, Darkseid had taken apart Red Skull and Graviton with his special and normal attacks, then put all but one wound on Hulk, before Hulk finished tearing him apart! Darkseid also used the Cosmic Cube a few times to move wounds over to Hulk's card before taking a wound himself for holding the card. Hulk, full of wounds, rolled as many as 11 attack dice at the end (it'd be 12 if not for Darkseid's intimidation) and put the last four wounds on Darkseid in brutal fashion. By now, Grundy, who died early at the hands of Red Skull and Graviton, had been resurrected and waited near Sinestro in my startzone. Since Hulk killed Darkseid (who'd engaged him while he had only one life left) on turn 3 of the round, he ended the round not engaged to anyone, and soothed between rounds. This left a one life, 6 defense Hulk, who was easy prey for Sinestro's special attack. Sinestro took the first attack from Hulk, using his power shield to shrug off a 4 skull attack, then unleashed his special attack - 4 skulls versus Hulk's reduced defense of 4. No contest. Dead Hulk.
My crack team blows away the challengers with a 2 wound Grundy and a full life Sinestro with 3 of 4 power batteries standing victorious. :-)

[johnny139]

Sinestro AND Darkseid? On the same side? That's just cruel, YouAreBatman.

As far as posts go, I realize that seven of the top ten posters are C3G or ex-C3G! Bats, Griff, Necro, GreyOwl, Tickle, Hahma, and myself.

[davidlhsl]

Sure, but how many posters have a higher percentage of posts with Burt's Beer slogans? Hmmmm??? :p

Burt's Beer: The beer that rocks you like a hurricane.

[IAmBatman]

Sinestro AND Darkseid? On the same side? That's just cruel, YouAreBatman.

As far as posts go, I realize that seven of the top ten posters are C3G or ex-C3G! Bats, Griff, Necro, GreyOwl, Tickle, Hahma, and myself.

Yep, and I think only Necro and maybe me were in the top ten pre-C3G. :-P
Ever since I realized Sinestro, Darkseid and Grundy make 1,000 points, it's been one of my favorites.

Sure, but how many posters have a higher percentage of posts with Burt's Beer slogans? Hmmmm??? :p

Burt's Beer: The beer that rocks you like a hurricane.

I'm probably number 2 in that category, though. :-P

Burt's Beer: When you're not proud of yourself, why be proud of your beer?

[Griffin]

I love it when the older units show that they are still draftable and how they absolutely prove that there is in no way ANY power creep in this game whatsoever. None.

[davidlhsl]

I love it when the older units show that they are still draftable and how they absolutely prove that there is in no way ANY power creep in this game whatsoever. None.

:word:

But C3G doesn't shy away from those great "Holy Cow!" designs such as Puppet Master, Doctor Doom/Doombots, Anti-Monitor, Green/Yellow Lanterns, Incredible Hulk, just for starters. Lots of power, but perfectly contained.

[Margloth]

I gotta say, one early design that often gets poo-pooed who has always come through for me is Batman. Evasive Strike is just nasty.

Also, Two-Face is a unit I've been having a lot of good d20 rolls with lately. And he's simply devastating if your dice are hot.

[Griffin]

I agree. I am really good with a D20, and I was just bragging about Batman getting about 240 points worth out of my games in the sanctum and the rest of the guys disagreed and talked about their crap luck with him. I guess it just stands to reason that I am good at playing Batman, because IAmBatman!!!! :twisted:

[Griffin]

Also, I have been using Two-Face to take down big supers since the first master set. I even did it some today against our improved Superman who has an attack of 8. :twisted:

[Margloth]

That is awesome! I really like Two-Face with C3G Cap... throw in Hush for some crazy attack potential (at least against one figure!)

[Good Pig]

A d20 boost and an attack boost for Two-Face...holy crap awesome! I love to cycle in some of the World's Finest from time to time. Every multi-player game I do with friends Grundy is drafted. Usually Darkseid too.

[Griffin]

Yep. I love how after about 200 designs, our very first set still holds up. :)

[Hahma]

Green Arrow is still a nice long-ranged threat, and a good counter to Batman and his Evasive Strike. :)

[Griffin]

Yep, and after all this time, Green Arrow still has the best ranged attack.

[IAmBatman]

I agree. I am really good with a D20, and I was just bragging about Batman getting about 240 points worth out of my games in the sanctum and the rest of the guys disagreed and talked about their crap luck with him. I guess it just stands to reason that I am good at playing Batman, because IAmBatman!!!! :twisted:

I'm definitely not giving you that as a title. :-P And I still love me some Batman. There's no purer counter to the Street Thugs in the game. All the 6+ attacks out there do hurt, though.

[CharosInCharge]

GamerHusband and I are wondering why Balantai doesn't come to the So Cal NHSD Tournament with us :D

Looks like you live about 30-40 miles from us Balantai. You should come hit the So Cal scene with us on 10/15.

We have gone to the NHSD Tournament for the past 2 years and it is always a blast! It's held in Van Nuys.

2 years ago I came in 3rd place. Last year I came in 2nd. This year I'm going for the gold! :)

[Margloth]

So how's the hurrican treating everybody? I hope y'all are okay... I read in another thread that Matt Helm had to pack up and evacuate (Long Island).

[Scapemage]

So how's the hurrican treating everybody? I hope y'all are okay... I read in another thread that Matt Helm had to pack up and evacuate (Long Island).
Long Island got hit pretty hard (might be getting hit right now). We'll be getting rain, lots, and some wind tonight. It's raining a bit right now, I just hope the power stays on.

[IAmBatman]

Lots of rain here, but that's all. I'm lucky enough to be about 3 hours from the coast, though.

[tcglkn]

We didn't get anything here. It rained a bit and was really windy.

[johnny139]

We're just getting wind. Frankly, I'm disappointed.

[Scapemage]

We're just getting wind. Frankly, I'm disappointed.
No rain at all? I'm not sure how close you are to Boston, but they are expected to have the heaviest winds and some rain.

It's still raining here, we've had a couple of half-second power flashes. I really hope we don't lose power. :?

[johnny139]

We're just getting wind. Frankly, I'm disappointed.
No rain at all? I'm not sure how close you are to Boston, but they are expected to have the heaviest winds and some rain.

It's still raining here, we've had a couple of half-second power flashes. I really hope we don't lose power. :?

Eh, we have drizzles on and off, but not HARDCORE rain. It's definitely wet. But no flooding risk or anything - boring.

[Scapemage]

We're just getting wind. Frankly, I'm disappointed.
No rain at all? I'm not sure how close you are to Boston, but they are expected to have the heaviest winds and some rain.

It's still raining here, we've had a couple of half-second power flashes. I really hope we don't lose power. :?

Eh, we have drizzles on and off, but not HARDCORE rain. It's definitely wet. But no flooding risk or anything - boring.
Pick your poison, boring and safe or exciting and dangerous?

Potential 10 inches of rain was called yesterday, and likely we'll have gotten that by tomorrow morning, but at this point it doesn't look like anything's going to flood (however, the only uncovered body of water here is our neighbor's rather large pond).

EDIT: This is post 5555 in this very popular thread. :)

[johnny139]

I'd pick exciting and dangerous every time. :p

[IAmBatman]

c) Zombie apocalypse. 8)

[Scapemage]

The sun came out a minute ago! Either we're in the eye or it's passed (or died down), and I hope it's the latter.

This morning I downloaded FireFox after seeing Bats' awesome browser skin.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/IBeBats/40000.jpg

I actually like Firefox a lot, it's a great browser. Plus, check out my skin I found on FireFox Personas (http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/) (search Blackest Night).
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3142/screenshotga.jpg
:mrgreen:

[IAmBatman]

Very cool. :-)

[Scapemage]

Well at least you're close enough to an icon. The closest Hero to me would be Bats, 2-4 hours away in New York. Unfortunately I think that Johnny and I are hte only New Englanders active around here anymore, and I've never seen Johnny posting in any event thread before.

Oh, one of these days, one of these days... of course, I wouldn't call Vermont "close" to the South Shore by any stretch of the word, personally. :p

Oh, and bringing us back to the Green Lantern movie, just thought I'd share THIS (http://www.dailyblam.com/sites/all/files/imagecache/watermark-exclusive/news/images/2010-08-06%2001.25.18%20-%20Copy32.jpg) leaked picture of Parallax that's been floating around. The studio requested it be taken down, so, I'd bet on it being legitimate. Looks pretty sweet - now THAT is a living parasitic embodiment of fear!
Saw this above my points post. One of these days I hope is soon, NHSD is coming up and it's going to be big (and have C3G)! You could even win some exciting C3G goodies. :D

[johnny139]

We'll see if I have the time, means, and money to drive for three hours early on a Saturday morning (and another three hours back). :p

(Considering I'll often sleep to a solid 2:00 PM on weekends, you can see the temporal issues.)

[Scapemage]

We'll see if I have the time, means, and money to drive for three hours early on a Saturday morning (and another three hours back). :p

(Considering I'll often sleep to a solid 2:00 PM on weekends, you can see the temporal issues.)
Geez, well I assure you it'll be worth it. :D

[IAmBatman]

We'll see if I have the time, means, and money to drive for three hours early on a Saturday morning (and another three hours back). :p

(Considering I'll often sleep to a solid 2:00 PM on weekends, you can see the temporal issues.)

I'm considering the exact same things currently, Johnny. :-) Of course, in my increasingly advanced years, I'll get a hotel for one of those nights!

[quozl]

It looks like Miniature Market got some more clix in stock. I just made a big order!

[quozl]

For those who still play Valahalla-scape, C3G's "sister" organization C3V just released some cards today!

Check out the front page!

[davidlhsl]

For those who still play Valahalla-scape, C3G's "sister" organization C3V just released some cards today!

Check out the front page!

Yes, and I tried to rep you for your miniatures thread, which is really helpful to me. I was able to find some of the figures (just placed an order today!), but others seem to be more difficult to track.

I'd like to give a huge shout-out and thanks to C3G for paving the way for C3V. You folks have kept Super Heroscape alive, and your example and diligent work in getting C3V set up will keep Classic Heroscape alive.

However, I have received a PM from Doctor Doom, who apparently is pretty steamed about the entire affair. He tried twice to take everyone down, and he has finally conceded defeat. So now he has moved on, where he will work to destroy Chutes and Ladders. I'm sure you will all join me in wishing him success in that endeavor.

[Griffin]

I have received a PM from Doctor Doom He Who Shall Not Be Badged, who apparently is pretty steamed about the entire affair. He tried twice to take everyone down, and he has finally conceded defeat. So now he has moved on, where he will work to destroy Chutes and Ladders. I'm sure you will all join me in wishing him success in that endeavor.That guy sounds scary. :shock:

[Porkins]

I think I've said this before david, but I'm going to say it again: how do you come up with this stuff? You always keep me laughing :)

[SirGalahad]

Two words - Chaos Theory

[davidlhsl]

I think I've said this before david, but I'm going to say it again: how do you come up with this stuff? You always keep me laughing :)

Ever since I discovered Mad Magazine as a child, I've wanted to be funny. However, that didn't come naturally to me as it does for some, so I had to work at it a bit more. I've also tried to mimic other comedians and failed, because I didn't analyze the material to understand why they were funny. For example, Steve Martin was a huge influence on me. I tried to mimic his random absurdity, but there's a lot of skill in his material that I didn't understand, as just tossing in random stuff isn't the entirety of what makes his stuff work.

Over a long period of watching a variety of comedians and finally thinking more deeply about what makes comedy funny, the things I've been able to develop began to improve, and my stuff started making people laugh. Since I've spent so much time trying to come up with funny things, my subconscious has started taking over, and it comes more naturally to me now. I've had moments when I've awakened from a dream laughing from a joke my dream state came up with.

It isn't unlike training in any skill. When you first learned to drive a car, you probably spent a lot of time having to force yourself to pay attention to each detail. Hands at 10-2 o'clock. Check the rearview mirror. What's my speed? Over time, everything clicks and it becomes a more natural process, as you're able to do things at an instinctive level.

Rules and mistakes I've learned, and this isn't exhaustive by any means:
* The things that make dirty jokes funny are the same as the things that make clean jokes funny. If you can't be funny clean, you can't be funny dirty.
* Related to that, trying to be funny with profanity is like trying to scare people by going, "Boo!" You're only triggering a reflex. However, profanity can enhance already funny material in the same way salt can enhance the taste of food.
* Respect your audience. A lot of comedians don't heed this. I once saw Kathy Griffin on TV where she was invited to a community event, and she blurted a curse word to a shocked crowd. Wrong! There are times and places for that.

Sorry about focusing so much on profanity, but this area is the one where most people who try to be funny really stumble. Some more...

* Humor is the art of misdirection. As you're speaking, or as the reader reads, they are interpreting your material. Humor is the art of making an unexpected switch. This is how puns work.
* Timing is important. Again, your audience is interpreting your material. If you spend too much time setting up your punchline, you can tire your audience, or they will guess your punchline. If you're writing a funny story, or telling a long joke or series of jokes, you have to be mindful to have funny stuff distributed throughout. A long period of seriousness allows your audience to settle, and it'll be more difficult to make them laugh.
* One way to create something funny is by combining unrelated things.
* Another way to create something funny is by taking a figure of speech or other non-literal remark literally. Example: I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse! You could come up with something funny for that.
* Self-confidence is important if you're delivering material verbally. If you're nervous, you'll make your audience nervous.

I've gone long again, but I wanted to take your question seriously and share some of my own insight.


Two words - Chaos Theory

That's four words. Oh, you weren't counting the first two (ducks incoming bottles of Burt's Beer). :lol:

See? :p

[A3n]

I don't get it :?



:p

[Scapemage]

Great lecture teacher. *Yawn* Oh wait... school hasn't started yet.

[davidlhsl]

Tough crowd! :neener:

[tcglkn]

I just came cause they were paying us 2 dollars per Burt's Beer we suffered through. This comedian is just making it tougher to sit through.

[Scapemage]

I just came cause they were paying us 2 dollars per Burt's Beer we suffered through. This comedian is just making it tougher to sit through.
Are they throwing some tomatoes in the deal?

[davidlhsl]

Well, if you thought that lecture was boring, wait until I tell you about the proper way to brew a pot of tea! (clears the thread)

(sigh) We geniuses are never appreciated in our lifetime. 8)

I should mention that I don't do comedy professionally. There are Heroscapers members who do (Gulp is one, I think).

[IAmBatman]

Oye ... I'm gonna have to rethink the entertainer schedule here at the Cave! :-P I wonder if we can book Dane Cook. He'd make a good target for Burt's Beer bottles ...

[IAmBatman]

Does anyone have this figure that can snap some photos for me? Please, please? :-D

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Fantastic Forces set. Its model number and name is 040,041,042/Vulture.

[1Mmirg]

Sadly, I have the other Vulture. (Not that I'm very good with a camera anyways, but I would have tried...)

[IAmBatman]

Thanks. :-) I think we got the volunteers needed. I appreciate the sentiment, though.

[Scapemage]

Does anyone have this figure that can snap some photos for me? Please, please? :-D

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Fantastic Forces set. Its model number and name is 040,041,042/Vulture.
I've got him. :D But my pictures were lost when my hard drive crashed, so I'll take some new ones tomorrow.

[tcglkn]

We already have new pictures in the Sanctum. Thanks.

[davidlhsl]

I've been storing my Heroclix stuff in craft boxes that have deep compartments and dividers. I found them at Michaels. However, I really needed some more, and I haven't found any in stock at the nearby stores. I've attempted to get others, but I haven't been happy with them. One has a lot of smallish areas which don't have any room for figures, so it just adds bulk without any benefit.

Then I thought about the storage I use for my regular Heroscape stuff. I've found this perfect, and it holds a lot of figures. It's the Stanley XL Tool Organizer, and I've found them at Home Depot.

I bought two this weekend, and I might need to pick up one more if I can't fit everything in one. I need one for my D&D scape/C3V that I've simply packed in tackle boxes.

Here's a pic with my Heroscape stuff. Two of these store all my stuff up through Wave 9, with room in one of the drawers for dice/markers/etc. I should be able to fit a ton of my Heroclix stuff in this. My plan is to label the compartments, then enter the location in a spreadsheet. Whenever I need to find a figure, I'll reference the location. I'll also record the location on the backs of my army cards. This should help me immensely, as I'm having a very difficult time finding what I need.


http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/davidlhsl/DiceTower/HSOrganizer.jpg

[Scapemage]

Man those cases are nice! How much were they each? Those would be so useful!

[davidlhsl]

Man those cases are nice! How much were they each? Those would be so useful!

$24 each. I really don't know how many of the craft boxes one of these will replace. If I can get all my Clix into one, the box will actually be cheaper than the 4 boxes I've been using.

[A3n]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/davidlhsl/DiceTower/HSOrganizer.jpg


:drool:

[Scapemage]

Man those cases are nice! How much were they each? Those would be so useful!

$24 each. I really don't know how many of the craft boxes one of these will replace. If I can get all my Clix into one, the box will actually be cheaper than the 4 boxes I've been using.
Pricey, but it looks very worth it. Right now the next $24 I get is oging into a TrollandToad order though.

[Hahma]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/davidlhsl/DiceTower/HSOrganizer.jpg


:drool:

Yeah, those are nice cases. I have one and can really use another for my clix stuff. I have several other storage cases for my regular scape stuff. Crazy what a little hobby necessitates. :D

[Scapemage]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/davidlhsl/DiceTower/HSOrganizer.jpg


:drool:

Yeah, those are nice cases. I have one and can really use another for my clix stuff. I have several other storage cases for my regular scape stuff. Crazy what a little hobby necessitates. :D
I could probably carry all my 'clix in that. Well, maybe not all. It would be so useful, especially when I bring my collection to my game store to play.

[Porkins]

I use those too. I have two of them for my normal Scape stuff. In those two storage boxes I have at least two of every common squad (except wave 4, only been able to get my hands on one of each) and uncommon hero. Then I have one of every unique hero and squad (minus Laglor). I've got two of SOTM and ROTV figures in those boxes. Plus some other custom stuff too. I've been thinking of getting another for C3G figures.

I've seen the Stanley boxes at Lowe's for $22.

[Scapemage]

I've seen the Stanley boxes at Lowe's for $22.
Now that's a steal! How would you like to be our new marketing agent young man? ;)

[A3n]

I've seen the Stanley boxes at Lowe's for $22.

So I have about a 2 year wait then :(.

BTW, Happy Fathers Day. :D (yeah I know it's only Father's Day over here but by association (with yours truly) I reckon you guys can celebrate it too ;))

[Scapemage]

I've seen the Stanley boxes at Lowe's for $22.

So I have about a 2 year wait then :(.

BTW, Happy Fathers Day. :D (yeah I know it's only Father's Day over here but by association (with yours truly) I reckon you guys can celebrate it too ;))
Why not just call it A3n Day then?

Happy A3n Day!! :woot:

[davidlhsl]

On this side of the Pacific, we've got Labor Day on Monday. Happy Dad-Day, A3n!

And shouldn't Labor Day come before Father's Day. After all, you don't become a dad until your wife goes into labor. :confused:

[Scapemage]

On this side of the Pacific, we've got Labor Day on Monday. Happy Dad-Day, A3n!

And shouldn't Labor Day come before Father's Day. After all, you don't become a dad until your wife goes into labor. :confused:
Dangit, I'm out of tomatoes... :p

No school on Monday! :woot:

[IAmBatman]

Happy late Father's Day, A3n! And nice find on storage, David! I might have to look into adding one of those to my two Tackle Boxes for C3G stuff ... I really wouldn't mind more tackle boxes, but I don't have any good places to store a third anyway. Something more vertical might be nice.

[Griffin]

I've been storing my Heroclix stuff in craft boxes that have deep compartments and dividers. I found them at Michaels. However, I really needed some more, and I haven't found any in stock at the nearby stores. I've attempted to get others, but I haven't been happy with them. One has a lot of smallish areas which don't have any room for figures, so it just adds bulk without any benefit.

Then I thought about the storage I use for my regular Heroscape stuff. I've found this perfect, and it holds a lot of figures. It's the Stanley XL Tool Organizer, and I've found them at Home Depot.

I bought two this weekend, and I might need to pick up one more if I can't fit everything in one. I need one for my D&D scape/C3V that I've simply packed in tackle boxes.

Here's a pic with my Heroscape stuff. Two of these store all my stuff up through Wave 9, with room in one of the drawers for dice/markers/etc. I should be able to fit a ton of my Heroclix stuff in this. My plan is to label the compartments, then enter the location in a spreadsheet. Whenever I need to find a figure, I'll reference the location. I'll also record the location on the backs of my army cards. This should help me immensely, as I'm having a very difficult time finding what I need.


http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/davidlhsl/DiceTower/HSOrganizer.jpg

I have 3 of these. I have used them for years, and they are all that I swear by in terms of keeping figures organized and safe. I tried to show them off to tickle a few weeks ago, but I don't think he cared much. :lol:

[Griffin]

I've seen the Stanley boxes at Lowe's for $22.

So I have about a 2 year wait then :(.

BTW, Happy Fathers Day. :D (yeah I know it's only Father's Day over here but by association (with yours truly) I reckon you guys can celebrate it too ;))
I accept my temporary Father of Australia membership and give you a good old cheers mate! :toast:

[Scapemage]

I've seen the Stanley boxes at Lowe's for $22.

So I have about a 2 year wait then :(.

BTW, Happy Fathers Day. :D (yeah I know it's only Father's Day over here but by association (with yours truly) I reckon you guys can celebrate it too ;))
I accept my temporary Father of Australia membership and give you a good old cheers mate! :toast:
Treat yourself to a nice dinner at Outback Steakhouse why don't ya'?

[Porkins]

And some Foster's.

[Griffin]

Foster's is good, but KB lager is even better.

[Good Pig]

Put me down for some Yellow Tail. :)

[Scapemage]

I knew they'd talk about beer... I just knew it.

[davidlhsl]

I knew they'd talk about beer... I just knew it.

Burt's Beer: The durian of beers!

[Scapemage]

I knew they'd talk about beer... I just knew it.

Burt's Beer: The durian of beers!
I'm suprised you didn't open your gig with that line. :p

[Lord Pyre]

I'll give you guys a heads up quick...

I know I've been pretty MIA this entire summer, which really sucks, but I've been so darned busy... I'm a Junior this year, but my first two years of college I went to a local 2 year school, so I commuted from home. I figured out where I was going and had a huge hassle getting into the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, but I finally got in. Then I had some crazy drama going on with my family, which boiled down to them being upset that I wasn't home as much as I used to be, since I was working and hanging out with my girlfriend (Whom I've been dating for a year and a month now! :D ). So on top of me being gone already, I was avoiding home a lot, too. So I got virtually no testing done... But this afternoon I finally moved into my dorm (First time away from home!!), so I figure I'll be around quite a bit more, now! I don't know if I'll be able to do any testing (I didn't bring my board, just figures to repaint and rebase), I'm going to see if there's any extra room and figure it out later. I'm only about an hour and a half away from home, so I can get back if I need to. (I just don't have a car, so I need to procure a ride. :p ).

So anyway, there's my summer life story in a big run-on paragraph. You guys are awesome, and I hope to be able to contribute more in the near future! :D

~~Pyre

[tcglkn]

I'm a freshman this year and my dorm room is way too small for any scapin' unfortunately. I'll probably go home on weekends about once every 6 weeks or so cause I only live an hour from home now and I'll try to test some when I get home. I really wanna do some testing on the awesome designs we have right now but I can't. :?

[johnny139]

I'm commuting myself - best of both worlds, really, between college and home. Not to mention an extra $10,000 in the bank. :D

[Griffin]

@LP, thanks for the info. I honestly thought you dropped out of playtesting because of the non-Gotham public boosters. :lol:

[IAmBatman]

Can't wait until you guys get apartments in a couple of years and move your Scape stuff in! :-) I just hope we can keep your interest until then.
Oh, and, guys ... you know Fosters is made in Canada, right? It's an insult to Aussie beers, which are plentiful and of high quality. :-P

[tcglkn]

Can't wait until you guys get apartments in a couple of years and move your Scape stuff in! :-) I just hope we can keep your interest until then.

Well I have my drafts planned out and pretty much written up through the end of this year so that's probably a couple years of designing right there, I think I'm good. :D

[IAmBatman]

Cool. :-D Hopefully you manage to sneak in enough testing on breaks and holidays here and there for us to keep you on as a hero too. :-P

[tcglkn]

I plan on it. I already want to test and I think I may be going home for the first time next weekend so I'll definitely run a test or two if I do.

[IAmBatman]

Sweet. :-) Trust me when I say that every test you do goes a long, long way.

[Griffin]

Oh, and, guys ... you know Fosters is made in Canada, right? It's an insult to Aussie beers, which are plentiful and of high quality. :-P
I can make tacos in Hong Kong, but that doesn't change the fact that it is still Mexican food. :p It has everything to do with the origin of the recipe, not the geographic location of where it is made. Foster's Lager isn't all that popular in Aussie Land because it hasn't been marketed there in over 10 years. The Foster's Group has focused its international sells elsewhere.


Also, Canada is just one of the many countries that Foster's is brewed in, US being one of them.

[IAmBatman]

Fosters isn't all that popular in Australia because it's to beer what Taco Bell is to tacos. :-P
If I'm Mexican, I'm not claiming Taco Bell - I don't care where the recipe for tacos originated!

[Griffin]

Whatever. Mexicans eat the crap out of Taco Bell. :p

[IAmBatman]

Mexicans in Mexico?

[Scapemage]

Mexicans in Mexico?
Or people who live elsewhere who have "an origin" from Mexico? ;)

[SirGalahad]

No the Mexicans here who aren't Americans. :grumble:

[Griffin]

Hey now, let's be nice to the illegals and give them lots of "stuff" and then make them voters. That way, we can keep our Democratic politicians in office with all the new voters. :D:up:

[SirGalahad]

You might have a different perspective if you were out here in the Southwest.

[Scapemage]

Hey now, let's be nice to the illegals and give them lots of "stuff" and then make them voters. That way, we can keep our Democratic politicians in office with all the new voters. :D:up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51fm-cYWXTs The relation to hte conversation begins at 0:45. :lol:

[johnny139]

TEAR DOWN THE WALLS OF NATIONAL BOUNDARY AND EMBRACE THE UNIVERSALITY OF HUMANITY!

Err, sorry, rally mode. :p

I think if anyone in the nation of Mexico is eating Taco Bell, they should be kicked somewhere else. It's like going to Pizza Hut in Italy. Shameful!

[tcglkn]

You might have a different perspective if you were out here in the Southwest.

I'm pretty sure Griffin was being sarcastic.

[Scapemage]

You might have a different perspective if you were out here in the Southwest.

I'm pretty sure Griffin was being sarcastic.
That's what I thought. You never know though...

[tcglkn]

I know Griffin, he was being sarcastic.

[IAmBatman]

Oye. No more politics in the Hangout. Yuck. :-P

[davidlhsl]

Oye. No more politics in the Hangout. Yuck. :-P

I agree. We should be dumping on McDonald's. :p

[johnny139]

I fully enjoy Taco Bell, McDonalds, and all other fast food joints, for whatever that may be worth. I'm not a man who snobs for quality. :D

[Griffin]

I know Griffin, he was being sarcastic.
Yep. :D Get those darn fence jumpers OUT!

[davidlhsl]

I began transferring my clix to my Stanley XL Tool Organizer, and I won’t be able to store everything in just one. I’ve got 356 figures in the first box, and I have reserved room for some other figures.

Before transferring figures, I labeled each drawer and compartment, plus assigned an ID to the toolbox. As I transferred figures, I typed them into an Excel spreadsheet.

As I was preparing for my recent playtest, it was amazing how useful the spreadsheet was in locating the figures. I still have several figures dumped into each bin, but at least I know exactly where to look now. I estimate this saved me anywhere from 5-15 minutes. As I remove the figures, I type Y in the Out column, then sort by Out to put the removed figures at the top. After I completed the test, I consulted the spreadsheet, and returned the figures to their exact location and cleared the Out column.

If I need to reorganize, that shouldn’t be too much of a problem. I just edit the location to reflect the new one. I may do this to put Mutants in the same spot, Superman figures in the same spot, Batman figures in the same spot, etc.

What makes this exercise necessary for me is that I’ve been ordering the same figures multiple times. I have two Iron Fists, three Blinks, two Trapsters, etc. I now have something I can consult when I place my orders.

I’m thrilled I’ve finally gotten around to doing this. I still have more work to do, plus I have several flying figures that need basing. Just thought I’d pass it along for anyone curious.

[Scapemage]

Ok I'll bite, why do you order multiples?

[davidlhsl]

Ok I'll bite, why do you order multiples?

I'd check the unreleased figures section or look through other customs I've downloaded. I'd forget I already had the figure, then order it again.

[Hahma]

I'm guessing because he forgot he had one of them already. So now that he's all organized, there shouldn't be an issue with ordering undesired extra figures. :)

Doh!:ninja:'d by David:)

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, I've ordered multiple Merlyns on accident, and probably some other things. I guess they're good for trading or giving away, at least!

[mrcrimson]

I need to get a better system for organizing my c3g figures. Right now I've got them divided into two drawers in my heroscape storage towers labled marvel and dc, and all the characters that havent been designed go into some empty cell phone boxes my wife gets from work. There is no way with this setup to prevent accidently getting multiples, thus multiples of chronos, catman, ect. The good thing about multiples though is they can be used for customizing.

[Porkins]

OK...this is an old conversation now, but here is why I made the Foster's comment (keep in mind, I don't drink beer, so I have no idea about Foster's being good or bad):

I was traveling last week with a group for work. One of the members of our group is Australian. At dinner one night we were asking him about growing up in Australia, when he moved to the US, etc. Anyway, at one point somebody mentioned Foster's and he said, "Foster's isn't Australian for beer, Foster's is Australian for Cat Pi$$."

I just think it's galactically ironic that Foster's markets its beer as "Australian" when Australians think it's crap.

[Gurei-Ornery]

What makes this exercise necessary for me is that I’ve been ordering the same figures multiple times. I have two Iron Fists, three Blinks, two Trapsters, etc. I now have something I can consult when I place my orders.


I have been ordering multiples by accident recently also. I like the spreadsheet linkage, now if you can just tie it into a inventory conveyor system you'll be onto something.:) I need to teach my son and daughter to use the "Out" box or it will all be moot.:cry:

Seriously :thumbsup:, a great idea.

G-O

[Griffin]

It isn't that they think it is crap as much as they hate it because it is a trader of beers. It use to be a HUGE seller there, but the company abandoned its country and focused sells elsewhere in the world.

It would be like if the NBA decided to leave USA. We would bash it for decades, but it doesn't mean that the NBA teams were not still playing American Basketball.

[CharosInCharge]

I work at a place that has 130+ beers on tap. I feel much the same way about Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller etc etc as your Aussie friend feels about Fosters. Overly marketed, mass produced pi$$ beer.

[Porkins]

As I said, I don't drink beer, so I don't really know...but from traveling extensively with people who do, I gather that many people feel the same way.

[Hahma]

Well I like Miller Lite generally in the warmer months as it isn't heavy and is refreshing to me on a hot day while mowing the lawn or whatever. In the cooler months I enjoy Sam Adams, Leinenkugel, Goose Island, Blue Moon or Pete's Wicked Ale. :toast:

I also enjoy an occasional Jim Beam and Coke/Pepsi/whatever. But that's more of a special treat compared to my days in the Marines 22+years ago ;)

[Scapemage]

Wow! 21 points in a week! That's what I'm talking about!

EDIT: Dangit I always forget my points post is in the Hangout...

[tcglkn]

Nothing like a fire alarm at 1:30am while you're in college. :roll:

[Scapemage]

Nothing like a fire alarm at 1:30am while you're in college. :roll:
Real fire? Or just a drill? I guess that's how they make sure you don't sleep in and miss your classes.

[tcglkn]

I think someone just burnt popcorn and set off the fire alarms. But I don't care why it was. I was pissed.

[Scapemage]

I think someone just burnt popcorn and set off the fire alarms. But I don't care why it was. I was pissed.
Way to go "someone"...:roll: You're killing our hero here!

[DEATHWALKER 1970]

I just ordered 250 Heroscape figures from Auggies. (along with some glyphs and wound markers) I´m a bit ashamed of myself, as even though they were cheap, the total amount spent was a bit much...:oops: But at least I have bases for the next couple of years or so worth of C3G figures...:D

[Porkins]

So now you have lots of Ana Karithon and Darrak Ambershard?

[IAmBatman]

Wouldn't Elfball bases have been cheaper if that's all you were after? :lol:

[DEATHWALKER 1970]

I really like putting my figs on real HS bases! And there´s a lot of Marro Drudges in the bunch too...

[IAmBatman]

:lol: Fair enough!

[Scapemage]

So yesterday I got the final issue of the 5 part DC series Flashpoint. Man, quite the interesting plot there! I'm not sure if anyone this stuff will be sticking around with the reboot and all, but...


Zoom (Eobard Thawne) dies. He's about to kill Flash and Batman (Thomas Wayne) stabs through him with a sword.

But the really really interesting thing about the whole entire series, is that in the very end, when Flash is back in the real world where everyone's normal,

Batman, yes Bruce Wayne, cries.

And I'm not saying why.

[tcglkn]

I wanna know why, PM me cause I know I'll never read Flashpoint. I've been reading a lot of Marvel comics with my digital comics subscription and feel like I've gotten my years worth already and have only used about 2 months.

In other news I'll be at home this weekend so hopefully my latest LD will hit the public early next week. :D

[Porkins]

Last night I finished "Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable" TPB. I enjoyed it; it had lots of cool plot twists and a nifty flashback where the frames are repeated exactly as before, but with a mutant telepathy conversation superimposed over the audible conversation.

[Hahma]

Rented the Captain America game for XBox360. It's pretty cool and has the voices and faces of the characters in the Cap movie. It also has Baron von Strucker, Madame HYDRA and a lot of crazy Zola creations/weapons. :)

BvS was a pain to beat in a boss battle. He's real tough with that Satan's Claw.

[IAmBatman]

Here's hoping you're inspired to draft Zola. :-D

[elitebeatk]

I was at McDonalds yesterday, and saw these Ben 10 toys that would be almot perfect for lantern constructs. Unfortunately, they have little cards with Ben in their chest. Still, check them out.
(Didn't know where to put this post.)

[quozl]

I was at McDonalds yesterday, and saw these Ben 10 toys that would be almot perfect for lantern constructs. Unfortunately, they have little cards with Ben in their chest. Still, check them out.
(Didn't know where to put this post.)

You talking about this one?

http://www.kidsmealcollector.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ben10-764x1024.jpg

[Scapemage]

I was at McDonalds yesterday, and saw these Ben 10 toys that would be almot perfect for lantern constructs. Unfortunately, they have little cards with Ben in their chest. Still, check them out.
(Didn't know where to put this post.)

You talking about this one?

http://www.kidsmealcollector.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ben10-764x1024.jpg
Rabid Kilowog construct!

[Griffin]

How tall are they? I love it.

[elitebeatk]

They are about the size of the curren t GL construct.

[Griffin]

I recommend everyone go buy one. If the public doesn't show interest in designing this guy, I will eventually.

[johnny139]

Seems to be a whole rainbow of 'em.

http://i.imgur.com/ZS1a8.png

Sinestro Corps Construct? :ponder:

[Griffin]

Everyone should start collecting JUST one of each, and we can eventually down the road release a Lantern Corps Construct public booster. I can tell you that Bats and I are already working on a Sanctum one with different figures. :) Each one of these could be one really cool Unique Hero Construct.

[LordEsenwienIV]

Just saying but.... Dibs on Blue Construct!

[IAmBatman]

Those are pretty cool ... anybody know if they're being sold online anywhere (preferably for reasonable prices)?

[tcglkn]

Check eBay. I got my Mech Warrior there for a dollar.

[Griffin]

Couldn't you just go to McDonalds' Bats?

[johnny139]

I checked earlier - they're between five and ten bucks a set on eBay.

Went to McDonald's earlier, but they're still on Star Wars toys. Ah well.

[tcglkn]

I checked earlier - they're between five and ten bucks a set on eBay.

By set do you mean all 6? Thats a good deal if its for all 6 figures.

[johnny139]

Yup. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Ben-10-Ultimate-Alien-McDonalds-set-/110741518875?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D1107 37915725%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2713528425354818632#ht_500wt_1287) Doesn't include shipping, of course, but even then it's just over $10.

[tcglkn]

Sweet. Thats like 2 bucks a piece for large figures. I think that's reasonable. I'll probably order a set. Thanks johnny.

[IAmBatman]

Thanks, Johnny.
And I don't step foot in McDonald's if I can help it, Griff.

[Scapemage]

Seems to be a whole rainbow of 'em.

http://i.imgur.com/ZS1a8.png

Sinestro Corps Construct? :ponder:
Save red, we've got a construct for each part of the spectrum. :up:

[Griffin]

And red doesn't really create constructs, just Guy when he wore red.

[Scapemage]

And red doesn't really create constructs, just Guy when he wore red.
Well I've never seen a Construct created before, so I'm no judge on this matter. Red just seems left out.

Also, my Sinestro mini is hot on the market in my 'clix group. It's worth $55, so when Superman set comes out, I'm trading it for a ton of stuff. I have been compiling my various wants for a while. There's some very interesting things I have access to, and plenty of others on my want list. So I best be working...
Kryptonite Gloves Batman...
:twisted:

[mrcrimson]

My oldest son has a few of these guys. looks like we'll be going to mcdonalds a lot more this week.

[IAmBatman]

I just placed my order from eBay. :-D

[Griffin]

I just placed my order from eBay. :-D
X2? :)

[IAmBatman]

No, x1 for now. :-P

[tcglkn]

I just placed my order from eBay. :-D
X2? :)

Planning on making them Uncommon? (I want to know cause I'm about to make an order and I like to have 3 of each uncommon.)

[IAmBatman]

Nope, definitely unique.

[davidlhsl]

I feel sorry for any kid who stands between me and my McDonald's toy! What's that lady? Hey, have you heard of C3G? No? Well, mind your own business. Look, I'm trying to get that figure your son has, and he won't take my money. C'mon, give a guy a break, will ya? I need this for a Lantern Construct. Who called the police? Maybe I can talk them into... Hey! That's excessive force, doncha think? Don't you officers know that I need just one more Construct to complete my collection? Where are you taking me? I'm entitled to one phone call! No, it's not to call my lawyer. It's to place my next order with Troll and Toad, as there are more figures hitting the playtesting that I don't have. Ow! Attica! Attica!

Film at eleven.

[Scapemage]

I feel sorry for any kid who stands between me and my McDonald's toy! What's that lady? Hey, have you heard of C3G? No? Well, mind your own business. Look, I'm trying to get that figure your son has, and he won't take my money. C'mon, give a guy a break, will ya? I need this for a Lantern Construct. Who called the police? Maybe I can talk them into... Hey! That's excessive force, doncha think? Don't you officers know that I need just one more Construct to complete my collection? Where are you taking me? I'm entitled to one phone call! No, it's not to call my lawyer. It's to place my next order with Troll and Toad, as there are more figures hitting the playtesting that I don't have. Ow! Attica! Attica!

Film at eleven.
:rofl:

Can you place orders with TnT via phone call anyways?

[IAmBatman]

I feel sorry for any kid who stands between me and my McDonald's toy! What's that lady? Hey, have you heard of C3G? No? Well, mind your own business. Look, I'm trying to get that figure your son has, and he won't take my money. C'mon, give a guy a break, will ya? I need this for a Lantern Construct. Who called the police? Maybe I can talk them into... Hey! That's excessive force, doncha think? Don't you officers know that I need just one more Construct to complete my collection? Where are you taking me? I'm entitled to one phone call! No, it's not to call my lawyer. It's to place my next order with Troll and Toad, as there are more figures hitting the playtesting that I don't have. Ow! Attica! Attica!

Film at eleven.

Drinking? No, officer, I haven't been drinking! Don't you know that Burt's Beer is the beer that you chew?

[GamerHusband]

Hey everyone, I forgot I took a large group photo a few months ago. Its pretty cool. It was taken in mid June, so I think its missing Wave 6, some SSE, and a few public designs. I'm still asking myself why I put Namor in the center of the picture. :roll:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j407/gamerhusband/DSC04120.jpg

[Red Eyed Jedi]

Nice picture of the C3G collection, GamerHusband. All of them rebased and posed with their faction, big guys in the back with theater style build terrain. My guess is you put Namor out in front because it's GamerWife's favorite? :shrug: Thanks for sharing this great picture.

vBulletin Message You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to GamerHusband again.

[A3n]

Hey everyone, I forgot I took a large group photo a few months ago. Its pretty cool. It was taken in mid June, so I think its missing Wave 6, some SSE, and a few public designs. I'm still asking myself why I put Namor in the center of the picture. :roll:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j407/gamerhusband/DSC04120.jpg

:thumbsup: Very Impressive!

[DEATHWALKER 1970]

KEWL!!!

[Hahma]

Great picture and collection GamerHusband 8)

[Scapemage]

That is awesome! :D

[IAmBatman]

Very nice. :-)

[johnny139]

I'm always so jealous of you guys' big fancy collections. It makes my 30~ un-rebased set look so dinky. :lol:

[Griffin]

Come on now. We all know it is not the size of your Scape that counts, but how you use it. :lol:

[Scapemage]

I'm always so jealous of you guys' big fancy collections. It makes my 30~ un-rebased set look so dinky. :lol:
Pfft! As the 'clix player less than 20 of my figures are re-based.
Come on now. We all know it is not the size of your Scape that counts, but how you use it. :lol:
I do not appreciate being used by those of higher authority *cough*Griffin*cough* thank you very much. :p

[Swamper]

Come on now. We all know it is not the size of your Scape that counts, but how you use it. :lol:

:quarter:

What? I am sixteen, you know. ;)

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Hey everyone, I forgot I took a large group photo a few months ago. Its pretty cool. It was taken in mid June, so I think its missing Wave 6, some SSE, and a few public designs. I'm still asking myself why I put Namor in the center of the picture. :roll:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j407/gamerhusband/DSC04120.jpghttp://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww285/zanyaggie/DarthVader.jpg

[Snappleman]

Awesome collection picture. Makes me want to set up mine and take a few shots, although, I try very hard not to have the whole collection visible around the wife for fear of her knowing exactly how much I actually have. Next time she goes on a work trip, I'm taking some shots.

Hey, did any of you guys see Warrior over the weekend. Holy crap, what a movie. I've heard Tom Hardy's performance in Bronson was amazing, but he just kicked so much arse in this that it made me really look forward to the next Batman flick. I was actually pretty disappointed that they didn't pick someone more menacing, but now, I'm jazzed. Awesome movie, you should all go see the Warrior right now. I'm serious, turn off your computer and go to the movies.

[Scapemage]

Awesome collection picture. Makes me want to set up mine and take a few shots, although, I try very hard not to have the whole collection visible around the wife for fear of her knowing exactly how much I actually have. Next time she goes on a work trip, I'm taking some shots.

Hey, did any of you guys see Warrior over the weekend. Holy crap, what a movie. I've heard Tom Hardy's performance in Bronson was amazing, but he just kicked so much arse in this that it made me really look forward to the next Batman flick. I was actually pretty disappointed that they didn't pick someone more menacing, but now, I'm jazzed. Awesome movie, you should all go see the Warrior right now. I'm serious, turn off your computer and go to the movies.
I'll take some shots of my collection soon. Your eyes might burn from the colored rings on the bases though... :p

Your signature intrigues me SnappleMan...SnappleScape! Units, I don;t know how you can do it, but some glyphs or DOs would rock!

[Spidey'tilIDie]

@Snappleman: Yeah, I got a sneak preview of it a month ago and raved about it here as well. I felt exactly the same about Hardy, before and after as you did. I am skeptical, but at this point I fully trust Christopher Nolan.

[IAmBatman]

Never doubted Nolan for a second.

[Snappleman]

Awesome collection picture. Makes me want to set up mine and take a few shots, although, I try very hard not to have the whole collection visible around the wife for fear of her knowing exactly how much I actually have. Next time she goes on a work trip, I'm taking some shots.

Hey, did any of you guys see Warrior over the weekend. Holy crap, what a movie. I've heard Tom Hardy's performance in Bronson was amazing, but he just kicked so much arse in this that it made me really look forward to the next Batman flick. I was actually pretty disappointed that they didn't pick someone more menacing, but now, I'm jazzed. Awesome movie, you should all go see the Warrior right now. I'm serious, turn off your computer and go to the movies.
I'll take some shots of my collection soon. Your eyes might burn from the colored rings on the bases though... :p

Your signature intrigues me SnappleMan...SnappleScape! Units, I don;t know how you can do it, but some glyphs or DOs would rock!

I've had big plans for quite a while for SnappleScape. Unfortunately, it's been an experiment with a Axis/Allies/Scape combo (too long) then I moved on to a FireEmblem/Scape combo which is super awesome and touches on Heroes of Scape type of stuff, but heavily focused on scripted scenarios. Very much like D&D, but more units on your team and simplified abilities/leveling to get that army feel. Then I was really big into a MtG/Scape combo where you're basically playing magic, but with a map and minis. Awesome and fun, but who has enough magic and scape to really have fun with it? Plus, if you've got Summoner Wars, this is only marginally better. Actually if you like a nice 3d map with sweet minis, it's leaps and bounds better, but only for those with hundreds in disposable income :)

Bottom line, I'm still waiting for the perfect SnappleScape inspiration, but it will come and it will be glorious!

[Lord Pyre]

The Avengers cartoon is now on Netflix for anyone who's interested! I might actually watch a cartoon again. :p

[johnny139]

It's a pretty awesome show. It's no Justice League or Spectacular Spider-Man*, but it's probably the best adaptation of the Avengers (and most of the related characters) in Marvel history. Looking forward to next season. :D

By the by, I think The Spectacular Spider-Man is on Netflix too. Watch that! The best superhero cartoon (if not cartoon in general) of the past ten years. Spider-Man at his best. It's a shame it was cut short.

[Red Eyed Jedi]

Ya I agree that Avengers cartoon is great, if you have Netflix you should definately check it out. Even the theme song is cool.

@ Johnny139 I'll check that Spiderman out thanks for the tip. I don't think it can beat Cowboy Bebop though. Maybe that's older than 10 years though... and doesn't count.

[IAmBatman]

The Avengers cartoon is now on Netflix for anyone who's interested! I might actually watch a cartoon again. :p

I might actually survive to Netflix again. :-)

[Scapemage]

Give this a look gang. For someone without any income at all and having relied solely on trading (no orders) since last November, I'd say I'm doing pretty well.

Lots of these are incorrect sculpts, but I were to field every one of my units this is mostly what you'd see (there's just a couple guys I use the same mini for, and Hawkgirl is currently broken, and Capt. Marvel is missing!).

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1698/c3gcollection91311.jpg

[davidlhsl]

Nice collection, Scapemage! That's also an air hockey table! Would the figures move around if you turned it on? :D

[Scapemage]

Nice collection, Scapemage! That's also an air hockey table! Would the figures move around if you turned it on? :D
It is an air hockey table, but neither of my parents care to play air hockey, so it's been a 'scape table for over a year now. And no, the figures would not move if I turned it on (it isn't even plugged in, but the air is too weak anyways).

[GamerHusband]

Nice collection. That quite a feat to get all of those figures through trading. :shock: I bought my entire collection, and it was not cheap. :oops:

[tcglkn]

I bought my entire collection, and it was not cheap. :oops:

I'm with you there.

[IAmBatman]

I've had a small handful of things gifted to me, but I've 95% bought my own stuff ... and lots and lots and lots of it at that ...

[Hahma]

Meh...a couple grand is nothing for a hobby we enjoy so much, right? ;)

[GamerHusband]

Meh...a couple grand is nothing for a hobby we enjoy so much, right? ;)

Agreed! :D

[Good Pig]

At least now we can stop buying classic scape and focus the funds on clix figures. :)

[IAmBatman]

I was gonna waste the money on something - why not this? :-P

[davidlhsl]

The Star Wars minis I bought were the most expensive. I purchased the figs for C3V's Wave 14, and they came in over what I've paid for Classic Scape. Due to this, I may just resort to proxying the stuff after. Edit: I may have to re-assess my comparison between C3V and Classic, as it might have been closer to the same rather than over. I guess I based this on the last purchase of three different squads from a company that was around $75, which is pretty steep. I did have to order from more sources to get the C3V stuff, so that may factor in whether to continue to get those.

Due to the scattered approach to collecting C3G, I don't have a good feel for it. Most have been very cheap, with a few that hit the wallet. I've also purchased figures to play other Superhero customs, such as Matt Helm's. I think the main thing that helps Superhero Scape has been the hero-heavy nature, which makes proxying squads easier (though I have purchased many of the squads). In Classic, you're fielding multiple squad types, so proxying is a bit more difficult. So I'm thinking C3G has been the least expensive of the group.

[Hahma]

Well now is a more expensive time to be getting into Classic Scape than it was a few years ago, that's for sure.

[Scapemage]

Nice collection. That quite a feat to get all of those figures through trading. :shock: I bought my entire collection, and it was not cheap. :oops:
I made 2 TrollandToad orders over a year ago. That's about 20% of my collection. Then I got a brick of DC75th last Christmas, and along with other random 'clix purchases, I have traded to acquire a good 50% of my collection. The rest I have bought very cheap at singles shops.

[A3n]

Nice collection. That quite a feat to get all of those figures through trading. :shock: I bought my entire collection, and it was not cheap. :oops:
I made 2 TrollandToad orders over a year ago. That's about 20% of my collection. Then I got a brick of DC75th last Christmas, and along with other random 'clix purchases, I have traded to acquire a good 50% of my collection. The rest I have bought very cheap at singles shops.

Do you pay by the hour, & do they provide clean rooms? :p

[Griffin]

:rofl:

[IAmBatman]

Oye, you Aussies and your brothels. :-P

[whitestuff]

Well now is a more expensive time to be getting into Classic Scape than it was a few years ago, that's for sure.
Sure is. i just recently watched three squads of Marro Drones go for over $70...

:shock:

[Hahma]

Well now is a more expensive time to be getting into Classic Scape than it was a few years ago, that's for sure.
Sure is. i just recently watched three squads of Marro Drones go for over $70...

:shock:

Wow! :ponder: I have 3 squads of Marro Drones :D

[Scapemage]

Well now is a more expensive time to be getting into Classic Scape than it was a few years ago, that's for sure.
Sure is. i just recently watched three squads of Marro Drones go for over $70...

:shock:

Wow! :ponder: I have 3 squads of Marro Drones :D
Me too. :ponder:

[Griffin]

I have 6 squads of Marro Drones. :D

[Gurei-Ornery]

I have 6 squads of Marro Drones. :D

I have 7!:fencing: (Not sure how I ended up with 7, I guess its because they are 350pts and 21 spaces. I'm sure someone will have 8 now) :lol:

I might be trading 2-3 to Rich10 though.

[Griffin]

It is so difficult for me to let go of any of mine, because I remember chasing down every squad I could find when I first started playing, as I used to really like playing with them.

[Gurei-Ornery]

I feel your pain. I have never used more than 5 squads, but I am having a tough time letting go.:)

[Porkins]

I think I have 7, but I'm probably going to sell 2 or 3.

[GaryLASQ]

I have 6 squads of Marro Drones. :D

I have 5 ... but I want 6

[johnny139]

I have... 1. :cry:

...

In superhero news, though, anyone catch the new Young Justice? With its super cool Lex Luthor? 'cause that was a pretty super cool Lex Luthor.

[Scapemage]

I have 6 squads of Marro Drones. :D

I have 5 ... but I want 6
Gary! You still exist1 :woot:

New shoes start next week. Two and a Half Men is actually going to be funny again!

[IAmBatman]

I have 6 squads of Marro Drones. :D

I have 5 ... but I want 6
Gary! You still exist1 :woot:

New shoes start next week. Two and a Half Men is actually going to be funny again!

That's good. I've been needing some new shoes. :-P My old ones have some holes in them.

[Scapemage]

Great news! DCUO is going free to play next month! I haven't played since my free month ran out in March. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/09/19/dc-universe-online-is-going-free-to-play-next-month/

[Griffin]

That is great news! :)

[Snappleman]

I have... 1. :cry:

...

In superhero news, though, anyone catch the new Young Justice? With its super cool Lex Luthor? 'cause that was a pretty super cool Lex Luthor.
I caught it. Why do we get the brave and the bold and super hero squad and those shows meant for 8 year olds with the quality super heroes and then they give us Young Justice with some pretty decent action, but with the teenage heroes and high school?

Anyone know of a "Batman the animated series" quality of super hero show on TV right now?

And don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying Young Justice, especially now that they're bringing in Lex and the green cloak guy ;) I just fast forward through the teen angst parts.

[Lord Pyre]

I have... 1. :cry:

...

In superhero news, though, anyone catch the new Young Justice? With its super cool Lex Luthor? 'cause that was a pretty super cool Lex Luthor.
I caught it. Why do we get the brave and the bold and super hero squad and those shows meant for 8 year olds with the quality super heroes and then they give us Young Justice with some pretty decent action, but with the teenage heroes and high school?

Anyone know of a "Batman the animated series" quality of super hero show on TV right now?

And don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying Young Justice, especially now that they're bringing in Lex and the green cloak guy ;) I just fast forward through the teen angst parts.

Well, uh... Avengers. :p It's still a kids show, but it's darned good.

[Porkins]

Great news! DCUO is going free to play next month! I haven't played since my free month ran out in March. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/09/19/dc-universe-online-is-going-free-to-play-next-month/

Cool, maybe I'll have to try it out...though I picked up a Wonder Woman comic book from the library...yawn.

[johnny139]

Great news! DCUO is going free to play next month! I haven't played since my free month ran out in March. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/09/19/dc-universe-online-is-going-free-to-play-next-month/

Ooh, enticing. Definitely interested enough to give it a shot for free. :D

I have... 1. :cry:

...

In superhero news, though, anyone catch the new Young Justice? With its super cool Lex Luthor? 'cause that was a pretty super cool Lex Luthor.
I caught it. Why do we get the brave and the bold and super hero squad and those shows meant for 8 year olds with the quality super heroes and then they give us Young Justice with some pretty decent action, but with the teenage heroes and high school?

Anyone know of a "Batman the animated series" quality of super hero show on TV right now?

And don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying Young Justice, especially now that they're bringing in Lex and the green cloak guy ;) I just fast forward through the teen angst parts.

Brave and the Bold is the best show on television, though. :p I do generally find teenage drama overdone in these sorts of shows (Teen Titans really got weighed down with it in parts, as did X-Men Evolution), but Greg Weisman is good enough at plotting to balance the action and the character development.

[IAmBatman]

There's some anime style Wolverine show my friend keeps telling me about ... not sure what channel it's on, though.

[johnny139]

There's some anime style Wolverine show my friend keeps telling me about ... not sure what channel it's on, though.

G4. I've been watching that and the Iron Man anime - they're animated and done entirely in Japan, but based on American concept and creative teams.

Both are... interesting. Iron Man isn't very good; the action is stiff, the plots are boring, all that. But it's interesting just to see how the Japanese interpret such an overtly American character - he's very over-the-top and obnoxious, but well-meaning and good at the core. I imagine that's how they see us as a nation, y'know?

Wolverine is awesome, though. But, I'm biased - the plot is based on Mariko Yashida and the Yashida Clan, teaming up with a corrupt businessman related to AIM and based in Madripoor. It's literally all of my favorite Wolverine stuff all rolled up into a nice, tightly-plotted package with some great, brutal action.

I mean, in America, Wolverine NEVER gets to sharpen his claws on real flesh-and-blood humans. But in Japan, he's painting the town red. Very visceral, very Wolverine.

...though the purists might not be able to handle his new look. :lol:

http://i.imgur.com/1JFbo.jpg

[Griffin]

I hate anime. They try so hard to make all the men look like girls.... :poorpost:

[IAmBatman]

Thanks, Johnny. Yeah, my friend loves it too. I miss Wolverine and the X-Men. :-(

[IAmBatman]

I hate anime. They try so hard to make all the men look like girls.... :poorpost:

I prefer my girls with ... less sideburn. :-P

[Griffin]

I hate anime. They try so hard to make all the men look like girls.... :poorpost:

I prefer my girls with ... less sideburn. :-P
Those are some pretty long locks of hair around his face.... It is so typical for the Japanese. They give their lead men slinder faces, feminine eyes, and long sissy hair (usually teased).

[johnny139]

I hate anime. They try so hard to make all the men look like girls.... :poorpost:

Ah, you've clearly missed the raw testosterone of HOKUTO NO KEN (http://youtu.be/po77bJk1DdI), with its constant shirt-exploding, face-melting, body-breaking action. The amount of burly post-apocalyptic muscle men would make Mad Max himself blush. :p

The feminization of the male hero in Japan is actual a fairly recent trend, and points to some very interesting cultural functions (or, as some sociologists would argue, dysfunctions) in their current society. Of course, the body pillows and "Love Plus" video games are the other half of that...

Thanks, Johnny. Yeah, my friend loves it too. I miss Wolverine and the X-Men. :-(

See, I started watching Wolverine and the X-Men when it first aired, but gave up after two or three episodes. How does it compare to, say, the Avengers, or even the older X-Men cartoons? I've heard good things, but I'm not sure if I should bother checking it out.

[IAmBatman]

It's the best X-Men cartoon I've seen on TV (of three). I'd put it on par with the Avengers cartoon for me. But I came in without too many X-Men biases or fandom baggage since I don't really read X-Men.