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Post by SavageGM on May 16, 2014 7:26:15 GMT -8
Was wondering if anyone plays with miniatures and if so what square distance are you using? Every square a meter? 3 meters?
Also how do you deal with non whole numbers such as a MV of 5.25m?
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Post by providence13 on May 16, 2014 9:37:30 GMT -8
Hey, man. We usually go with 1m = 1 inch square. (5 feet/square for fantasy rpgs.) We also use a sort of "zoom in". The only real/precise measurements are needed in combat; mostly melee. If Someone is far ahead or moving faster than the rest, we only have to show what is happening at that moment. This prevents someone being 30+ squares behind the rest of the party or having a character walk off the table.  Player: "If I can hear their combat, I'm running up to help my buddy. Then I'll try out this new razor sword!" GM: "You'll get there in 5 rnds. Unless you change action, we'll place your mini 2 rnds out." |
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Post by providence13 on May 16, 2014 9:45:21 GMT -8
We use a glass top on a vinyl grid. Dry erase markers let us map, take notes and change things on the fly. Partial/fractional moves haven't been an issue, yet. It only seems to matter for us when dealing with long distances. Then all those .25m add up.
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Post by SavageGM on May 16, 2014 10:22:16 GMT -8
Thanks man good to know. I normally play without miniatures but I'm always curious about other people's ways of playing.
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Post by rexbannon on May 24, 2014 5:35:01 GMT -8
Savage GM, If you do want to get minitures for your games then i highly recommend you try this website www.lead-adventure.com/ . they have a pretty extensive post apoc selection. I have bought most of my epoch mini's from them and they have come out great after painting. there prices are pretty reasonable too. |
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Post by SavageGM on May 24, 2014 6:43:14 GMT -8
Hey Rex, Thanks for the link! Great minis on there. Love the dog with the gas mask! I actually use paper minis for pretty much every game I play. I use this free mini maker ( rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/85950/Silvervine-Games-Paper-Mini-Maker?filters=0_2270_0_0_0 ) and put them on paper binder clips to stand them up for more stability. I can pick out any picture online that I like and make it into a mini. Page after page full of different or the same mini for lots of mobs. It gets the job done, is super cheap and you can have a paper mini be the same art as on a character sheet. Also they are so easy to transport! |
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Post by providence13 on May 24, 2014 6:50:05 GMT -8
Wow! Those minis are cool. |
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Post by rexbannon on May 26, 2014 8:56:45 GMT -8
Did you guys see the mike "super" chicken house character? its sloth from the goonies! that in my opinion is epic! I kind of want to make sloth as a character in TME now lol!
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