"Using PoTSM ships for AOS gaming" Topic
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Dameon | 30 Aug 2017 7:45 p.m. PST |
The theme for an upcoming war gaming convention is naval warfare. I'd like to host a game along the convention theme and I have a simple set of rules for Age of Sail that I can run. The problem is that aside from a collection of the old placticard pocket models from the Wizkids Pirates of the Spanish Main, I have a lack of ships… Those "models" have worked fine for gaming at home, but what would you think about a game hosted at a gaming convention using those ships? I figured it would be okay, since this is a "lighter" for-fun style rule set and not trying to recreate a specific battle. At the same time, I don't want to embarrass myself or disappoint people. I prefer larger models for their visual impact, so I am not interested in collecting tiny scale sailing ships, and in fact the PoTSM are as small as I'd like to go. However, there just isn't time nor money to amass a fine fleet of larger models. |
gprokopo | 30 Aug 2017 9:50 p.m. PST |
That's what I use for AOS games, in the privacy of my home. I found that putting some modelling clay in the hulls was an easy way to give the models some heft and stability. If anyone complains, offer to let them contribute as much time and money as they like toward helping you amass a fine fleet of larger models for their satisfaction. |
The Beast Rampant | 30 Aug 2017 9:53 p.m. PST |
I figured it would be okay, since this is a "lighter" for-fun style rule set and not trying to recreate a specific battle. With that in mind, I certainly wouldn't look upon it unfavorably. A nice table with whole slew of the rather nifty-looking little models would be impressive, IMO. If anyone complains, offer to let them contribute as much time and money as they like toward helping you amass a fine fleet of larger models for their satisfaction. Yep. And this way, the almost inevitable broken minis won't be much monetary loss, and certainly little time lost in the modelling and painting. FWIW, some people Sharpie or paint the white edges black. It does make them look a bit less like a series of (mostly) flat planes. |
skinkmasterreturns | 31 Aug 2017 3:19 a.m. PST |
If anybody would stoop so low as to break my minis,I'd happily add their nose to the list. |
boy wundyr x | 31 Aug 2017 6:20 a.m. PST |
I'm in the same boat (uh, sorry for the pun), I'm looking to run Gamesha Games' Galleys and Galleons maybe at a con soon, and my ships are all WizKids. I've blacked (and browned, oranged, greyed) the edges as TBR mentioned and they do look better. I was going to do it in a session dedicated to board and mat games (i.e. sail or spaceships), and they're trying to attract the boardgame/Euro game crowd, so I figure I'll be ok. I'd suggest mentioning what ships you're using in your game description, so people can't say they didn't know. In my case, it's also a game with the potential for pirates, voodoo, monsters, and geographical mismatches (Barbary Corsairs vs. turtle ships), so I hope to attract the sort of gamer who rolls with that. |
SgtPrylo | 31 Aug 2017 11:35 a.m. PST |
I think you're spot on: if they want 'nicer' ships, they buy/build/paint/rig them themselves. And this is coming from the Waterloo Minis guy! I'd say having lighter-side ships for a lighter-side game is perfectly fine. Just be clear in the description, as boy w said, to avoid any surprises. |
BrianW | 31 Aug 2017 12:22 p.m. PST |
I don't see why not, and this is coming from a guy who has a lot of Langton sailing ships. I would agree with the other posts here about being sure that the description is clear so that everyone knows it is a lighthearted, fun game. If, after all that, someone still complains then you are free to ask them to leave. After all, you certainly don't want to spoil their convention experience for them. :-/ BWW |
KniazSuvorov | 31 Aug 2017 2:19 p.m. PST |
Having neither time nor money does kind of limit your options. If you had time but not money, the War Artisan card models would probably be the way to go; you could just print as many copies as you wanted, in whatever scale you wanted. With infinite time and lots of cash… Maybe those Old Glory 1/300 ships, with Langton crew figures! It would cost a fortune, but would look fantastic. |
devsdoc | 01 Sep 2017 3:17 p.m. PST |
Does not War Artisan make Flat card ships? Print, cut, fold, glue and add a base. I have seen them on this site! If not made by War Artisan, someone does! They do look good, Be safe Rory |
Dameon | 03 Sep 2017 11:41 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the feedback. I had already planed to include that I'd be using PotSM ships in the event description. I have been doing some tests on a few of the models, using Sharpie or paint markers to line the edges. I am currently testing glues to see what will hold and not craze the plastic. I was also going to put them on bases, and I like the idea of adding some weight. |
boy wundyr x | 11 Sep 2017 9:22 a.m. PST |
I use Aileen's Craft Glue (low water content in the bronzey bottle) when I need to get some part to stick to another, usually the pennants. It's my go-to for cardboard buildings etc. |
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