Useful things for wargamers?

Started by Last Hussar, 11 January 2025, 05:23:22 PM

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fsn

12 January 2025, 05:00:32 PM #20

Nothing is that smooth.

The vortex paint shaker is a convenience, nothing more.
Lord Oik of Runcorn (You may refer to me as Milord Oik)

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d_Guy

12 January 2025, 05:24:23 PM #21
The vortex shaker seems to speed up the mixing process but not dramatically.
I like it because it makes a charming sound and numbs my hand.

I would add a wet palette, which has noticeably improved my painting from poor to OK.
Encumbered by Idjits, we pressed on

Last Hussar

12 January 2025, 06:10:21 PM #22
Tell me more off this "Anne hathaway". Can you get one from Pendraken?
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fsn

12 January 2025, 07:49:13 PM #23
Quote from: d_Guy on 12 January 2025, 05:24:23 PMThe vortex shaker seems to speed up the mixing process but not dramatically.
I like it because it makes a charming sound and numbs my hand.
I feel like I'm being modern and technological.

Quote from: d_Guy on 12 January 2025, 05:24:23 PMI would add a wet palette, which has noticeably improved my painting from poor to OK.
Ah! Indeed. I got one for Christmas and am still trying to get to grips with the change in paint texture. (I think I put too much water on the pad first time around.)

Quote from: Last Hussar on 12 January 2025, 06:10:21 PMTell me more off this "Anne hathaway". Can you get one from Pendraken?
Not any more. Limited edition.
Lord Oik of Runcorn (You may refer to me as Milord Oik)

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3 votes in the 2016 Painting Competition!; 2017-2019 The Wilderness years
Oik of the Year 2020; 7 votes in the 2021 Painting Competition
11 votes in the 2022 Painting Competition (Double figures!)
2023 - the year of Gerald:
2024 Painting Competition - Runner-Up!

Last Hussar

13 January 2025, 12:27:24 AM #24
I'm still concerned that Orcs 'went there', and FSN had the picture.

Not sure which is more concerning!
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sunjester

13 January 2025, 06:46:48 AM #25
Lucky dice! ;D
Not essential, but useful

Gloves
For when Last Hussar hasn't brought his own dice and needs to use mine, I believe that skin contact enables his dice curse to transfer.

Orcs

13 January 2025, 10:02:23 AM #26
An opponent, not essential but it improves the experience.
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Last Hussar

13 January 2025, 12:59:58 PM #27
I don't think it's the dice, per se, I think it's the person casting them...
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Last Hussar

28 January 2025, 12:17:18 PM #28
Quote from: Orcs on 13 January 2025, 10:02:23 AMAn opponent, not essential but it improves the experience.

I can't really enjoy solo wargaming - I need someone to talk and laugh with.
I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain why you are wrong.

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d_Guy

28 January 2025, 03:23:52 PM #29
Quote from: Last Hussar on 28 January 2025, 12:17:18 PMI can't really enjoy solo wargaming - I need someone to talk and laugh with.
I play with an imaginary friend who is not only witty in conversation but manages to penetrate my most complex stratagems with his piercing intellect.
Encumbered by Idjits, we pressed on

fsn

28 January 2025, 06:15:11 PM #30
Quote from: d_Guy on 28 January 2025, 03:23:52 PMI play with an imaginary friend who is not only witty in conversation but manages to penetrate my most complex stratagems with his piercing intellect.
;D  ;D

I too have such a friend. 
Lord Oik of Runcorn (You may refer to me as Milord Oik)

Oik of the Year 2013, 2014; Prize for originality and 'having a go, bless him', 2015
3 votes in the 2016 Painting Competition!; 2017-2019 The Wilderness years
Oik of the Year 2020; 7 votes in the 2021 Painting Competition
11 votes in the 2022 Painting Competition (Double figures!)
2023 - the year of Gerald:
2024 Painting Competition - Runner-Up!

Last Hussar

29 January 2025, 12:29:01 AM #31
Witty?
I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain why you are wrong.

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Ithoriel

29 January 2025, 01:51:20 AM #32
I can testify to both fsn's and d_Guy's wit and wisdom! I'm sure their opponents are of no lesser mettle.
There are 100 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who can work from incomplete data

steve_holmes_11

29 January 2025, 09:02:09 AM #33
Something I may have mentioned elsewhere.
A scaled ruler.

This allows we in normal size homes to play games written by authors who inhabit places like the palace of Versailles.
The author's cavalry may move 36 inches, my table is 42 inches wide; etc etc.

Such a product is available, generally in specialised architect supplies.
The scales are also unhelpful for wargaming: 1/20, 1/50. 1/100.

In these days of MDF and laser burninators, more wargame friendly scales (2/3, 1/2) ought to be possible.

Last Hussar

29 January 2025, 10:55:42 AM #34
I read cm for inches in games like Black Powder.
I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain why you are wrong.

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d_Guy

29 January 2025, 02:57:09 PM #35
QuoteI can testify to both fsn's and d_Guy's wit and wisdom! I'm sure their opponents are of no lesser mettle.
Possibly you are our imaginary friend?  :D
Encumbered by Idjits, we pressed on

Last Hussar

29 January 2025, 04:21:16 PM #36
Hold on - does inclusion here now mean fsn's and d_Guy are useful things for wargamers?  :-\
I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain why you are wrong.

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Ithoriel

30 January 2025, 02:09:15 AM #37
Quote from: Last Hussar on 29 January 2025, 04:21:16 PMHold on - does inclusion here now mean fsn's and d_Guy are useful things for wargamers?  :-\

Of course it does, :)
There are 100 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who can work from incomplete data

pierre the shy

30 January 2025, 04:03:27 AM #38
Especially in connection with Centurions, the Napoleonic period and the Scots and Irish theatres of operation during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms  :)
"Welcome back to the fight...this time I know our side will win"

steve_holmes_11

30 January 2025, 12:44:27 PM #39
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