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I need some tips for my first custom.
I have thought about making custom Heroscape figures for a long time, but I don't know how. My first idea, or at least the first I have a perfect figure for, is a simple repaint of Dreamblade's Fleshless Reaper. Who could look at it and not think "Marro leader"? I have a few questions for all of you.
1. This figure is rare. Should I buy it from the main site, or consult a collectible store? 2. I can't find any information on the figure's height. The FAQ says its scale is 40mm. What is that, the diameter of the base? The height of a human? I can't even be sure if the particular figure I'm looking at is proportional to a Dreamblade human. 3. Following the previous question, I'm almost positive that the Reaper's tail will get in the way. It has a nice straight, segmented body that can be shortened, or even merged with another figure if I'm feeling ambitious, without looking fake. How should I cut that, and what can I use for a base? 4. Are there any online stores you'd recommend for paint, brushes, etc.? What's the bare minimum of supplies that I need? 5. Tell me more about color washing and drybrushing. I get the general idea, but I'd like to see a thread with step-by-step instructions. 6. Would this be a good time to tell you my custom's stats, or should I wait until I have a mockup of a card? In which case I will need a way to download fonts. |
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He would make a good leader for marro. I might get one myself and give it a try.
1. I would just look around do your research and find the best price possible. This should be done for any rare fig you are looking for. 2. Once you have the fig, just start stacking hexes until he can walk under it. whatever he can walk underhis hieght is one less. i.e. if he can walk under 6 but not 5 his height is 5. 3. if the tail is in the way just consider that into the placement of the figure. It is better to have the figure look its best then to cut it apart to fit on a single base. 4. Not sure what is around you but I buy my brushes and supplies from Joanns or A.C. moore. I use most games workshop paints but any acrylic will work. 5. I am not the best at these so someone else will have to instruct you here. 6. You can place your stats here anytime so that you get feedback so that when you go to make the card you will only have to do so once. Best of luck with your project. |
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I have that figure, and he would work well as a marro if you re-paint and, possible, trim his beard off. I don;t think his tail will get in the way... DB bases are a little bigger than HS bases, but most figures can be transplanted to a HS base with little problem.
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Wow, what a stroke of luck! So he has a beard? It looked like a tongue in the picture... I think I can manage either way. When you say it fits on a Heroscape base, do you mean a single or double base? It's kind of important for his powers. So I guess now would be the time to discuss stats and cost.
Kra-Tok-Na Utgar Marro Unique Hero Hivelord Tricky Life=5 (big guy, can't imagine him having less) Move=5 (perhaps 4 if I have to amputate) Range=1 Attack=5 (gotta use that wicked scythe for something) Defense=3 (vulnerable to avoid being overpowered) DRONE ENHANCEMENT All friendly drones adjacent to Kra-Tok-Na add one die to their attack and defense. (the obvious team power) HYPNOSIS Before moving, you may choose a figure within 5 clear sight spaces of Kra-Tok-Na and roll a D20. If you roll one-tenth that figure's point value or higher, you may immediately take a turn with that single figure instead of Kra-Tok-Na. If the chosen figure is a squad figure, add 1 to your roll. If the chosen figure is friendly, add 3 to your roll. (Different odds for different targets make it balanced, and like Dund, he can escape if he fails) ILLUSION 6 If Kra-Tok-Na is targeted for a normal attack, roll a D20. If you roll 6 or higher, he may trade places with any adjacent single-base figure except the attacking figure. The chosen figure must roll defense dice and take all wounds. (This is why he needs to fit on a single base. Note the very thematic ability to turn enemies against each other, and sacrifice high-defense drones.) No point cost has been established yet. |
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Yeah, he would fit on a single. I like the idea of rolling 1/10th of points, but that may be a little... i don;t know... math in heroscape just bugs me... I am probably alone here, though so I will shut up. Looks good so far!
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I would turn his hypnosis into just a percent chance to do it. like maybe a 12 or higher might be a good idea. His defense is a little low for marro.
The rest looks good. |
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Maybe he does have low defense, but so does SBN, and I really don't want to make him invincible. He already has a useful pseudo-defensive ability; should I add a life point instead? I'll consider it.
About the complexity of Hypnosis, I think it adds a strategic element that other temporary control powers lack. Normally, he has an 80% chance of controlling one viking warrior, but only a 15% chance of controlling Q9. Some figures are immune. Depending on the situation, it might not always be better to go after the strongest target. So, the new stats would be 5l/5m/1r/5a/4d? Looks like he'll make a very, very expensive hero to draft. |
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Good point How does this sound?
HYPNOSIS Before moving, you may choose a figure within 5 clear sight spaces of Kra-Tok-Na and roll a D20. If the chosen figure is a Squad figure and you roll 9 or higher, you may immediately take a turn with that single figure instead of Kra-Tok-Na. If the chosen figure is a Hero, you must roll 15 or higher. If the chosen figure is friendly, add 3 to your roll. Also, I'll add a line to Illusion: This does not count as a move. Very important for engagement and powers such as Cyberclaw. |
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Re: I need some tips for my first custom.
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http://www.heroscapers.com/community...ead.php?t=7335 9+ RotV - 7 SotM - 6 FotAk - 6 RttFF - 3 VW - 3 TT - 3 TJ - 1 Marvel - 3+ of each common - playing since Dec '05 Megadev's Repaints and Customs BattletechScape |
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Thank you for the repainting thread, that was very informative.
I made a rough draft (now with powers!) of the card, if anyone's interested. I think I'll have to start over to get it perfect. |
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