"Crop Circles - a prototype with photos" Topic

As part of my Alien Grey game setting I (and others) have been wanting crop cirles.

I have been experimenting making one.

It is only a small prototype, but I think it will do the job.

See the photos here: link

I would like to hear what others think, and if there are any suggestions to improving it.

I had thought of using a door mat – but trying to find one that would suit what I wanted seemed to be harder than finding the holy grail

How about teddy bear fur in a nice wheaty colour with a crop circle shaved into the fabric?

How about teddy bear fur in a nice wheaty colour with a crop circle shaved into the fabric?

Or, if you don't want to permanetly mark your teddy bear fur, what about combing it up, pressing the crop circle and then using hair spray to keep it down and up as required? It can be washed or worked ou later, I think. This is an untested suggestion as I am not a sadist who skins teddy bears alive! No seriously, I don't have any teddy bear fur, but I think it would work.
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Tim

Shelldrake,

By George, you've done it!!!

I've been really curious about your results since you first asked for tips back in April:

TMP link

Love it.

CC
PS. Didn't you have an older thread that expounded further on your early plans? If so, I can't think of the title, so I can dig it up.

CC – I kind of figured you would like to know the results, so I thought of you when I posted this thread.

Your prototype looks good.

CC – sorry – I missed the 'PS': The idea for the game was this one?: TMP link

Apart from the link you posted, and the one above, I don't think I made mention of it anywhere else.

Give that man a cigar!!!

That's exactly the one I was looking for. Thanks.

CC

There might be some good gaming ideas among these:

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CC

Sweeeet – it will certainly add to scenario ideas

This might work as a UFO raid site of sorts.

TMP link

Dan

You could buy some of that long haired matt-like material, shave the crop circle in it with a clippers and then lay the clippings down to look apropriate.

I had thought of that… but I couldn't find a suitable mat to do this :-(

Shelldrake,

This is too funny:

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Dan

Seriously, though, I think your best bet is to try something like this and cut out a circle in the center:

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Dan

lol – I like the crop circle kits

Those plastic grass mats are great – only I pulled mine apart to make jungle scenery.

I looked at the astro turf a while ago too – it was too short for what I wanted… but makes great crop fields for 15mm games.

ShellDrake,

Have you done anything else with your Greys/UFO game idea?

If so, I would love to hear about it and, perhaps, steal some ideas.

Thanks.

Dan

Having not even painted my miniatures for the game, and needing to get more figures as well, the project is a bit on the back burner at the moment.

I am making buildings for 28mm WW2 at the moment, but I would be happy to exchange thoughts and ideas for you to borrow/steal if you are interested.

Absolutely. Let me know when your schedule permits the exchange.

I would love to hear what, other than crop circles, you have planned for the table. Example, is it all in the middle of a farm, or are you planning on having a small town nearby?

Also, will it be just Greys vs civilians, or do you plan to throw in law enforcement, government agents and even military? And if just Greys vs civilians, what will be the objectives for the Greys (abductions of people, cattle mutilations, recapture of their little chupacabra pets, or something else)?

Lots of other questions but, I guess, one thing at a time, right? :)

Thanks.

Dan

Dan,
i am free to exchange ideas (no schedule needed) any time.

If you want to send me an email you can ask as many questions as you like:

aussiewargamer at gmail dot com

So far i can answer "all of the above" to your questions in your previous post :-P

- Ian

ps – now I look at it, the WW2 house i am building will work as a house for this game too, so I will be able to include it as part of a small village.

Ian,

Email sent.

Thanks so much.

Dan

Dan,
let me know if you get my reply (which I have sent). I hope it is of use.

- Ian

Got it, and about to read it. Thanks.

Dan

Another interesting option:

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Dan