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Post by mickeysims on Jul 28, 2015 8:10:21 GMT -5
Hi All,
I've literally just discovered Gruntz on the interwebs & I'm wondering if its right for me? More on that on a more appropriate thread.
As for me, I'm 40, a full time miniature figure painter (Mickey's Minis), Christian, Husband, 2 kids, 1 Galah & 1 dog. I love lots of genres of wargames, but paint more than I game, want to do more gaming tho. I'm from Yorkshire, but now live in the West Midlands. Any questions...fire away!
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Post by Hayden on Jul 30, 2015 3:39:45 GMT -5
Hi Mickey! welcome to the board and welcome to the game enjoy your stay  |
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Post by inrepose on Jul 30, 2015 10:20:27 GMT -5
40 is a good vintage gaming age. I am 44 and still going strong. Have you got any models yet in 15mm? Are you thinking more about alien type sci-fi or more hard sci-fi gaming?
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Post by mickeysims on Jul 31, 2015 9:46:30 GMT -5
40 is a good vintage gaming age. I am 44 and still going strong. Have you got any models yet in 15mm? Are you thinking more about alien type sci-fi or more hard sci-fi gaming? Hi Inrepose, Ive been gaming since about twelve though to be honest, mostly painting gaming stuff & now professionally. I really want to get back into gaming though & enjoy using the minis/terrain I paint. Poor health has hampered this, but I thing Gruntz me be the game changer. As for models, no Sci-fi yet. I have got my eye on a GZG's NAC starter set, especially as they have their 30 year offer on. Got to convince my wife before 12 tonight to qualify  . I'm unsure the difference between alien type sci-fi or more hard sci-fi gaming? so if you could clear that up id appreciate it. I have started to look though the background work in the Gruntz rules & would like to follow this, but I'm unsure if their any 'official' minis which work with these 'factions'. Im guessing its more of a best fit scenario. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated (except re my wife, I'm good there thanks) Mikey. |
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Post by Hayden on Aug 3, 2015 8:29:51 GMT -5
so did aprove NAC starter?
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Post by mickeysims on Aug 4, 2015 9:43:39 GMT -5
so did aprove NAC starter? I went for more of an army/enemy set (with additional freebies for GZGs 30th). I got a few NAC & Crusties, really impressed with all the minis, Ill post pics soon. |
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Post by comstar on Aug 4, 2015 9:52:42 GMT -5
Hi MickeySims Welcome to Gruntz and the forum and yes 40's are good age. Im 46 here and still going ... just Can't wait to see how you paint up your Crusties as I have a batch to do as well Well im not 100% sure what Alien Sifi is but I assume it is more Fantasy based i.e. Morw Star Wars ish than instead of Aliens Cheers Matt |
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Post by mickeysims on Aug 6, 2015 9:07:36 GMT -5
Hi Matt,
After studying my Crusties (you don't here that everyday) wondering were I'd seen them before, my first thought was skidders (falling skies) with two legs; then I realised their prawns (district 9) which I watch again yesterday for inspiration. There doesn't seem to be any colours off limits, though they are all muted matt tones. I'm going to try using a dark brown base colour, then add colour tones to this & highlight with cream tones. Weapons/armour will be mixes of dark blue/white/orange. I'll post some pics when I'm happy.
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Post by comstar on Aug 6, 2015 13:30:57 GMT -5
Yep there prawns and cat food tokens will be required |
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