BattleLore Discussion - Page 31

Uprising · #**361** December 26th, 2006, 10:54 AM

I'm using zippies also. And the thing about having no real bent figures, yea nevermind. I got a ton. I'm gonna try that water thing tonight and get in a game....with myself if I have to.

hextr1p · #**362** December 26th, 2006, 11:30 AM

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... but I want to get the Plano trays like the guy on BGG has set up (don't know if you've seen that).

Is this the image from BGG.com you're referencing?

CLICK HERE.

Chameleon · #**363** December 26th, 2006, 02:15 PM

Looks like a neat game, but you have to paint the figures. I'm not much of a painter.

Dreaded Gazebo · #**364** December 26th, 2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chameleon

Looks like a neat game, but you have to paint the figures. I'm not much of a painter.

You don't have to. I'm enjoying the game just fine with unpainted minis

boom · #**365** December 26th, 2006, 03:13 PM

I just got to open up mine yesterday and, like all of you, am impressed with the contents. I too have quite a few bent figures, but the boiling water trick should take care of them. I've already ordered my Earth Elemental and I'm trying to plow through the rulebook while play with my son and his pile of new toys. Hopefully I can get in the Agincourt game sometime this week and get a regular schedule going. Looks very cool!

jbbnbsmith · #**366** December 26th, 2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreaded Gazebo

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Originally Posted by Chameleon

Looks like a neat game, but you have to paint the figures. I'm not much of a painter.

You don't have to. I'm enjoying the game just fine with unpainted minis

I agree. I don't even want to think about painting these figs. I have enough trouble doing simple repaints of HS sized figs. I have no problem playing with the figs as is. I never had any desire to paint my MM44 figs either. Of course, I've seen some sets that have been painted and they look great, but I'm more interested in playing a good game.

jbbnbsmith · #**367** December 26th, 2006, 03:29 PM

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Here's how I organized things, if anyone cares. I put all similar figures in the same baggie along with the appropriate banner. Most units fit inside snack size baggies, while only a few required sandwich size. Now all of the units fit nicely inside the box, no squishing, and room to spare for new troops and monsters. I know some people have also gotten rid of the bottom tray, but I'll hang onto to that at least for now. But based on my experience with MM44, I assume that too will go at some point.

jb,
I'm using the ziplocs right now too but I want to get the Plano trays like the guy on BGG has set up (don't know if you've seen that). There just really hard to find.

Yes, I've seen those. I imagine that DOW will eventually release a "big box" for the Battlelore stuff much like the highly anticipated "big box" that is due to come out for MM44 at some point...soon...maybe...I hope!

cbs42 · #**368** December 26th, 2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreaded Gazebo

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Originally Posted by Chameleon

Looks like a neat game, but you have to paint the figures. I'm not much of a painter.

You don't have to. I'm enjoying the game just fine with unpainted minis

Yah. The game system and mechanics are the best part. I don't plan on painting my minis either, but that won't stop me from enjoying the game.

RichardD · #**369** December 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM

Lots of bent figs here.

And a tip (after having tried the hot water trick) - boil up some water, drop the figures into the bowl of boiling water, and LEAVE FOR AT LEAST A MINUTE. Take out (using something to avoid scalding your hands), straighten (if necessary, then drop into a bowl of iced water FOR AT LEAST A MINUTE.

If you just heat the figures for a few seconds, sure they become malleable and can be cooled in an upright pose - but over a few hours, they revert to their "bent" position. I'll spare you the hows and whys, but you need to let the figures get hot for more than a few seconds before straightening them to cancel out their "memory" of the bent pose.

boom · #**370** December 26th, 2006, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the tip. I'll try your method.

cbs42 · #**371** December 27th, 2006, 07:23 AM

I posted this link on the BattleLoreMaster.com site, but I wanted to repeat it here because it's simply golden. You'll have to be familiar with the Bud Light "Real Men of Genius" ad series for this to really get you laughing.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklis...808#item352808

LilNewbie · #**372** December 28th, 2006, 11:29 AM

Anyone picking up a second box set when they release the Epic rules (3+ players...)? I love how they printed one side of the mapboard with Epic games in mind.

I've been perusing the rulebook and really like how the game can be played in basic or advanced mode. Great stuff and can't wait to get some games in (other than the learning games).

Newb.