tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post2319518754872807438..comments2024-03-27T08:34:26.866-07:00Comments on WAB Corner: JoAnns Fabrics For Game MatsDeanMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-71615819536175448862010-03-24T17:13:29.140-07:002010-03-24T17:13:29.140-07:00I use a felt game mat for my 25mm Western Gunfight...I use a felt game mat for my 25mm Western Gunfighter games. Not wanting to buy a Hotz mat, I treated the felt with a mixture of white glue and water (50/50, I think), allowed it to dry, then followed up with a quick ironing and a little spray paint. Never had any problems with pils or snags. When not in use, I keep it rolled on a tube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-23965078204290059702010-02-22T06:10:41.085-08:002010-02-22T06:10:41.085-08:00Well, the felt mat I am retiring was bought at JoA...Well, the felt mat I am retiring was bought at JoAnns a few years ago - I think I messed it up when I washed it. That's when fibers started to come out more. I washed it because I had used lichen and I wanted to get rid of the smell :)! The Hotz game mat seems a lot smoother - it states it is treated with something so maybe that's why.<br /><br />I'm wondering if I should have spent a bit more for a War-Zone gaming board instead? I'm afraid to advise on this one. I'll let you know more on how the suede on is after a few games on it. Thanks again, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-70150460816110664312010-02-22T03:05:29.768-08:002010-02-22T03:05:29.768-08:00Dean:
I'm thinking of upgrading mat game mat -...Dean:<br />I'm thinking of upgrading mat game mat - do you prefer the ones from Hotz or the ones you can create from a trip to JoAnn's or other fabric outlet.<br /><br />By the way, I really like the photo of your french in attack column, top-notch stuff.jmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-74771438233830585812010-02-21T16:13:20.726-08:002010-02-21T16:13:20.726-08:00Consul:
Multi-basing won't affect your actual...Consul:<br /><br />Multi-basing won't affect your actual game play for WAB. Many folks do it. I've multi-based some of my rank & file spearmen (two per 40mm X 20mm base) for a Feudal German army and Hoplites. You should just allow for a few singles for casualty removals. I've seen many multi-figure based armies on the WAB Forum - this allows for mini-diorama style basing.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-30017142046896024442010-02-21T16:05:20.346-08:002010-02-21T16:05:20.346-08:00OK, I'll make sure I look this up when I get h...OK, I'll make sure I look this up when I get home.<br /><br />I've got to look up a lot of things actually, particularly about the basing of multiple figures (perhaps 4 to a base) to see how this would affect certain things such as combat.<br /><br />So much work!Consulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697053824770819630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-3124723774443972602010-02-21T14:21:39.248-08:002010-02-21T14:21:39.248-08:00The rules for the oxybeles would be under War Mach...The rules for the oxybeles would be under War Machines of the AtG supplement. I would say this one is a Light Ballista. Two crewmen come with the weapon for free. You can add shield and light armor to them at cost. Only the Heavy Ballista and Stone Thrower allow extra crew to be bought (1 & 2 more, respectively). The machine itself can suffer up to 2 wounds, with a toughness of 5. You can have one war machine per phalanx in the army (bought from the Special Troops, Allies, Mercs points). The general use of war machines is explained in the main rulebook - affect of hits on machine and crew, etc. Regards, Dean<br /><br />P.S. Yeah, I wanted to rewrite the earlier post so it was clearer on how to add the thread (aka bowstring) :)DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-47667038860438736922010-02-21T13:08:48.413-08:002010-02-21T13:08:48.413-08:00I like the fact you had to edit that post numerous...I like the fact you had to edit that post numerous times! I got several emails showing the progressional editing ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on the string - i'll come back to this post nearer the time and follow the process.<br /><br />I'm not sure of the WAB rules for an Oxybeles or how many attacks/wounds it has. That will ultimately affect whether or not I multi-base. The least I will do is put the gunner and bow on a single base and have the runner on a seperate one. I'll just have to see when I get home and look at my collection of bases - I've got quite a selection now!<br /><br />P.S. As I wont be playing very big games in the early stages, keeping track of casualties wont be too hard. I might get round to making some markers one day.Consulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697053824770819630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-88289209082305724862010-02-21T11:58:47.671-08:002010-02-21T11:58:47.671-08:00Consul:
Oh, I just haven't gotten around to f...Consul:<br /><br />Oh, I just haven't gotten around to finishing that little extra piece. I still have it & will someday.<br /><br />The bowstring is just sewing thread; I used a dark color then highlighted it with a yellowish-white drybrush.<br /><br />Get a good length, tie it off at one end; then dab a small bit of glue (I used superglue). Then pull it taught & carefully glue it at the draw part in the center (behind the bolt); stretch it out to the other end of the bow & tie it off (again adding a drop of glue on the knot). You don't really need to tie an actual knot; you could wrap it around a couple of times & then drop the glue on it. Just make sure you have enough length of thread to manipulate it - tying it off and pulling it taught. The drops of glue will hold it in place and you can cut off the excess with a good pair of scissors.<br /><br />BTW, I added the thread after painting - as an afterthought. You should probably do yours before painting. If you make a mistake, you can pull of the string and try again, without damaging any finished paint work. Dean<br /><br />P.S. They're singly-based for casualty removal. Just a preference, you could just as well base it all together and keep track of the casualties. I like to single base most of my figures for future options.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-47278891226079771462010-02-21T11:35:27.142-08:002010-02-21T11:35:27.142-08:00Well, I think you've turned it into a great mo...Well, I think you've turned it into a great model! Love the bow string. You may have to tell me how to do that...<br /><br />I think I might stick to a similar colour scheme as it would let me use it with my Macedonians or Spartans, should the need arise.<br /><br />I'd also be interested to know why you didn't use the little 'diorama'/scenary piece they give you? Also, how come you didn't put them all on a single base?<br /><br />Consul.Consulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697053824770819630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-87981388427661555732010-02-21T11:27:42.282-08:002010-02-21T11:27:42.282-08:00Consul:
Sure, no problem. Hmmm, "magically&q...Consul:<br /><br />Sure, no problem. Hmmm, "magically" transformed? You may get some critical feedback on that. ha! Best Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-26632210828284764582010-02-21T10:55:21.477-08:002010-02-21T10:55:21.477-08:00Dean - I wondered if I could use the photo of your...Dean - I wondered if I could use the photo of your Oxybeles in a post later in the week? It will fully credited and the blog will be linked to. I want to show a picture of the pack as it comes and then how it can be magically transformed!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Consul.Consulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697053824770819630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-56553838729203148512010-02-21T10:41:09.609-08:002010-02-21T10:41:09.609-08:00Ted:
A few years ago (when I was still in the Arm...Ted:<br /><br />A few years ago (when I was still in the Army as a matter of fact), I was looking for an Army blanket for a mat. As you know, they come in various shades and textures (some really "wooly"). I searched ebay and even the surplus stores in Ponders - but, never saw a good deal. I think the stores in Ponders wanted something like $35; having been a Barracks Rat for 7 yrs (with issued blankets & all attendant memories!) I didn't want to pay them that much. BTW, the shaving didn't work on the felt that well. It worked for berets, though :).<br /><br />I plan to use the suede for the upcoming Sharp Practice playtests, as well as at Enfilade (unless I get some negative feedback on it). DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-32603978574721899852010-02-21T10:08:05.955-08:002010-02-21T10:08:05.955-08:00I'm a big fan of JoAnn's Fabrics! (And Mi...I'm a big fan of JoAnn's Fabrics! (And Michael's too, for that matter). I usually use good ol' army blankets for pasture/woodlands. I picked up tan, white & blue for desert, winter & ocean terrain, respectively at JoAnn's several months ago. Although I hadn't thought of shaving any of them.<br /><br />Let me know what you come up with!<br /><br />TedTed Henklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676165583937816802noreply@blogger.com