Game: Mordheim - City of the Damned

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mileser — 2008-12-02T14:30:29+00:00

My painted mercenaries

Thread: Re: Similiar games

grimbergen — 2008-10-18T06:48:47+00:00

Talisinbear wrote:
thanks

dowmloaded Dogs of War

gorgous art, the rule set read like Greek to me. WOW talk about confusing.

be one to have someome used to Confrontation teach

oh well, maybe someone else can point out one

Unfortunately, yes...translations very obtuse. Well, I didn't think the Dogs rules were too bad, but the original confrontation rules are extremely tedious. Luckily I found a local player to teach me the core rules.

Perhaps you can find a Quebecois to help you?

If you are interested, I can write a summary of the rules. It's actually not that complicated, but just a lot of steps.

Thread: Re: Similiar games

Talisinbear — 2008-10-18T06:42:31+00:00

thanks

dowmloaded Dogs of War

gorgous art, the rule set read like Greek to me. WOW talk about confusing.

be one to have someome used to Confrontation teach

oh well, maybe someone else can point out one

Thread: Re: Similiar games

grimbergen — 2008-10-17T22:12:20+00:00

I'm sure there are many out there, but the only one I've played regularly beyond Mordheim is Confrontation dogs of war.

Shameless plug for my review: Confrontation - Dogs of War

You can find the core Conf rules on the Conf website, so you only need to buy the Dogs of War book.

Also, the GW LOTR game has warband rules (but I can't recall if it includes experience gaining) published in a few of the white dwarf issues from a year or two ago. I haven't tried those but it looks fun... I just can't find LOTR players in my area.

Arthur

Thread: Similiar games

Talisinbear — 2008-10-17T20:16:56+00:00

Are there other skirmish level (say 20 minis or less) fantasy/scifi games that have campaign rules so that warbands actually grow and change over time?

Not incluiding Necromunda which I Have, and Bloodbowl that is sort of similar.

thanks all

Thread: Re: Skaven query

Talisinbear — 2008-10-10T23:31:37+00:00

I have the Pestilens Clan but not Skyre

Thread: Re: Skaven query

Ashton — 2008-10-10T21:50:18+00:00

I have heard of a ratling gun in Mordheim, but it was all house/experimental rules

Have you seen the rules for the other Skaven Warbands? Skryre?

Thread: Re: Orc rulez

Ashton — 2008-10-10T21:45:12+00:00

And don't forget to read the bottom of page 9 of the the Mordheim Rules Review - a very nice rules tweak:
http://www.specialist-games.com/mordheim/assets/faq/MHRRv7.p...

Thread: Re: Skaven query

cscottk — 2008-10-10T05:01:19+00:00

I have never seen any. You can check the Living Rulebook on their Specialist Games site.

Thread: Skaven query

Talisinbear — 2008-10-10T04:32:58+00:00

are there any rules that allow for

Skaven Wind Globadiers, Censer Bearers, Warpfire Throwers, Ratling Gun etc in Mordheim?

Any help is great

thanks

Thread: Re: Orc rulez

Asmoridin — 2008-10-07T01:25:35+00:00

http://www.specialist-games.com/assets/damobrules.pdf

Should be the 'current' version unless GW decides to start updating things.

Thread: Orc rulez

Talisinbear — 2008-10-07T00:20:25+00:00

Is there an online source for an orc warband?

If not can somebody give me an idea of the number of minis? and the usual weapon mix for a mordheim orc band? Am looking at picking up some cheap make knight minis for the game

thanks

Thread: Re: Mordheim - Blood On The Streets

tigerAspect — 2008-09-28T20:12:05+00:00

Sure, here you go:
http://www.savefile.com/files/1810976
It's about 26 mb, and I don't know how the different sides line up, but everything's there.
I found this a while ago, along with scans of the buildings in the Boxed Set, so I can put those up if anyone wants them.

Thread: Mordheim - Blood On The Streets

Zorz SERBIA — 2008-09-27T17:27:53+00:00

Can You upload big sized pics for
Blood on the streets card building parts

Thread: Re: I want it but where's it gone!?

Ashton — 2008-09-27T03:04:22+00:00

Psst... don't tell anyone:
http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/scenery-and-terrai...

Thread: Re: I want it but where's it gone!?

murks666 — 2008-09-26T10:05:45+00:00

Dear Brad

My local store still gets new copies from time to time (and has at least one still on the shelf)- therefore it should not be that hard to find them.

Thread: Re: I want it but where's it gone!?

Gyges — 2008-09-22T13:19:03+00:00

It's been discontinued.

Thread: Re: I want it but where's it gone!?

Narlgoth — 2008-09-22T13:06:25+00:00

I know you can still get the minis, but why is the actual starter game no longer available? Has it being discontinued? Our group has been discussing starting to play (I'm an old fan), but we can't seem to find the actual boxed set.

Thread: Re: I want it but where's it gone!?

jedigoalie — 2008-09-20T13:08:53+00:00

The game is part of GW's specialist games line, which means you can still buy minis from the website, but the game is no longer being supported with new products. ebay is your best bet if you want the boxed game with the terrain, or perhaps someone here on the geek has it to trade.

It is an excellent game, as are most of GW's skirmish level ones like Necromunda and Gorkamorka.

Thread: Re: I want it but where's it gone!?

michaeldavidcox — 2008-09-20T12:45:47+00:00

eBay. Maybe some local game stores still have a copy of it.

Thread: I want it but where's it gone!?

Narlgoth — 2008-09-20T11:16:07+00:00

I want a couple of copies of the box starter set, but there's no sign of it on the GW site. Has this game being discontinued? I know you can still get the minis but it's the scenery I want! Can anyone shed light on where to get it from?

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UniversalHead — 2008-09-15T00:26:15+00:00

Reiklanders vs Skaven (the Skaven won)

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Stormparkiet — 2008-08-29T19:24:44+00:00

The mysterious, never mentioned card that comes with Mordheim - perhaps this is the back?

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Stormparkiet — 2008-08-29T19:23:07+00:00

The mysterious, never mentioned card that comes with Mordheim - it could be the front! Who can tell?

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mileser — 2008-08-26T00:53:31+00:00

Witchhunter Warband

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mileser — 2008-08-26T00:52:02+00:00

Witchhunter with Blood on his blade and carrying a book

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mileser — 2008-08-19T01:18:17+00:00

Look at the details in this figure - the book is especially well done.

Thread: The Universal Head MORDHEIM Rules Reference v1 (Aug 08)

UniversalHead — 2008-08-13T23:20:45+00:00

I've uploaded a rules summary and reference sheet for Mordheim. There's a double sided rules summary, a double sided weapon, item and magic summary and a double-sided play reference sheet.

As usual, print out in colour on card, laminate and trim for best results! Enjoy!

Other player aids at www.headlesshollow.com/freebies_games.html.

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KingSkin — 2008-08-13T12:16:34+00:00

Work-In-Progress: First Mordheim House

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KingSkin — 2008-08-13T11:20:31+00:00

Two Paws Rending: 2IC of Squeeking Death

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KingSkin — 2008-08-13T11:05:12+00:00

Work-In-Progress: Same House - Stairs Removed

Thread: Re: Cardstock Terrain?

Ashton — 2008-04-11T18:29:42+00:00

Heres a couple links to cardstock terrain I've found:

http://www.miniaturescenery.com/SeriesPage.asp?Code=VIL
http://worldworksgames.com/store/index.php?main_page=product...

I have no experience with either of these as they are a touch too expensive for my taste. Let me know how it goes/what you think.

l8r,
-Ashton

Thread: Cardstock Terrain?

tigerAspect — 2008-04-10T01:26:23+00:00

Does anyone have ideas for cardstock stuff to use? Free or commercial, it doesn't mater. Ideally, if there's some multi-level ruined buildings out there somewhere, I'd be over the moon. But really, if anyone has any ideas of what would be useful, I'd be glad to her 'em.

Thread: Re: Whiff of trouble...

Ashton — 2008-03-03T02:44:10+00:00

Haha, I keep running into you =) Great work! haha you should totally add pictures to your next entry

Thread: Re: Whiff of trouble...

Hamster_boy — 2008-02-27T04:40:23+00:00

Thank you. There are some continutity errors, but as time goes on the characters will "firm up" somewhat. Also: pics of the models.

Thread: Re: Whiff of trouble...

butcher — 2008-02-26T20:49:47+00:00

Wow! Great story, hope to hear more from Captain Vogelsong in the future :-)

Thread: Whiff of trouble...

Hamster_boy — 2008-02-26T02:36:56+00:00

My dearest Agatha,

I still have not received a letter from you, but mail is so unreliable in this area, I do not take that as an ill sign. Most likely I will receive your correspondence in a bundle, as Sasha does from his brother Hans.

There is a light rain falling over the area, and has been for six days. The damp weather does nothing to lift our spirits, but it has revealed an interesting facet of life in Mordheim: the smell. Usually Mordheim has a hot, dusty smell, still reeking of ash and loss. On days it rains, the air clears somewhat for a short while, but then a new smell emerges. At first I thought, to my horror, it was something foul approaching our camp. The smell waxed and waned with the breeze, though, and I realized it emanated from somewhere within the city itself. When I asked the men about it, they thought me mad - they smelled nothing but smoldering death. Regardless, I could still sense it on the breeze, something dangerous and tinted with magic.

We decided to make a foray into the city. It was possible the weather had dissuaded the less motivated treasure hunters, leaving more of the area open for our exploration. Wandering the wider streets, moving deeper into the city, I caught the scent again, stronger this time. I had the men follow me through what was an abandoned apothecary into an open courtyard. Trash was strewn everywhere, mixed with bits of rubble and crumbling plaster. A cooper had left numerous clusters of barrels about the area, possibly abandoning an effort to rescue what was left of his livelihood. In the center of the courtyard was a fountain - a tall, rose-hued sculpture, still quite attractive amidst the ruins of the area. The buildings grew closer together beyond this point, and it was difficult to see down the narrow, twisting alleys.

I held the men at the edge of the clearing. This would be the perfect spot for an ambush, and I would not be caught unprepared. I sent two of the marksmen up into the rafters of the cooper’s building, a two-story home attached to a barn. The hayloft was open to the weather, but the view was good and debris provided our crossbowmen with cover. Fritz and Sasha broke to the left taking the last marksman with them, scouting out a wider street blocked off with a row of barrels. The placement was ominous, as they were possibly used as a defensive position in a previous encounter. The rest of the party stayed close, with Shatzi padding along at my feet. Poor Shatzi - if anyone was troubled the most by the constant drizzle, it would be her. Sodden and filthy, we had no good way to clean and dry her coat until the weather broke.

I placed my hand on Shatzi’s head and gave her a reassuring scratch behind the ears. Since we found her outside the gates of the city in a cramped, dirty pen, she has been my constant companion. As gentle as a kitten to those in our party, a menacing beast of fury to those that would do us harm. I checked her collar once more before we moved forward - and there it was - the smell was strong, very near. I sniffed in the air, like a wolf looking for a rabbit, and moved towards the fountain. Was this the scent? Had some foul magic affected the water, or the carved stone itself? The green sparkle that caught my eye gave the answer: Wyrdstone! An enormous chunk, right inside the fountain itself. Was this the secret scent? Had I developed a talent to literally smell Wyrdstone? I turned to tell the men what I had found, when a crossbow bolt grazed Helmut’s arm. The ambush! I knew this was too good to be true, but my men saw no one. The patter of rain made it difficult to hear footsteps, or to spot enemies shrouded in the deepening gloom. We moved forward quickly to take shelter against another building, a private residence with the entire east wall collapsed in a heap. Another cluster of barrels looked like a good place to stop an assess the situation, but we never made it. Out of the ruined building stepped two Dwarfs - a nasty one, short even by Dwarven standards, with a rusty axe and a scar across his forehead. The second was a savage fellow, naked to the waist and brandishing 2 massive axes. With his fiery mohawk-hairstyle he was clearly a Slayer - a Dwarf who seeks to redeem a past wrongdoing through an honorable death.

Despite their short stature, they were on us in a flash, leaping over the barrels and trying to hack us down with their axes. The Slayer was highly skilled, and used the axe as a duelist might wield a rapier, parrying my blows and driving me back towards the fountain. I was able to fend off his attacks as well, but when our hired swords circled around and overwhelmed him, he received the death he so desperately desired. The shorter Dwarf had taken Shatzi on one-on-one, probably thinking him unskilled and an easy target. Before I could get back into the fray, however, Shatzi saw her opening and took it, lunging forward and grabbing onto the hapless Dwarf’s throat. With a vicious shake of her head, she had crushed his windpipe, leaving him gurgling and gasping on the ground.

To our left, more of the Dwarfs were seen in the upper floors of what might have been an inn. They didn’t appear to have ranged weapons, and I did not think them an immediate threat to us, until I saw Gunter facing them down! How he got into that building is beyond me, but none could deny his courage. More crossbow bolts flew out over the courtyard, pinning my men down and striking one of them in the shoulder. Helmut was hit again and he threw himself to the muddy ground pulling a thick wooden spike from his leg. Somewhere on the other side of the inn, where Fritz and Sasha were scouting, the sharp bangs of blackpowder weapons echoed across the area, sending up a flock of birds. Three or four Dwarfs had come around to close the trap, and my men were suffering the full brunt of their assault even with support from our own marksmen.

I could feel the tide turning poorly against us. Despite our initial gains, and the rich scent of Warpstone on the air, our foes were relentless. Grabbing Shatzi’s collar, we pulled back, rallying our men on the other side of the apothecary. Gunter ran west into a long narrow alley, but we did not pursue - he had a preternatural sense of direction in this place, and would emerge when he felt safe.

An hour after returning to camp, Gunter emerged from the gates. Soaked to the bone, and bleeding from many small wounds, he seemed to be ill at ease in a way he had not been before. Everyone gets spooked in the ruins, but this was different; Gunter paced more now, uncomfortable, even among friends. I tell you, Agatha, I love him like a brother, but he makes me nervous. Mordheim is a dangerous place, and one must have their wits about them at all times in order to survive. If his experience against the Dwarves has irrevocably shaken his resolve, then he may be too fragile to take back into the city. I will watch him carefully, and if need be, dismiss him to Reikland. His life, or the life of a friend may depend on it.

I close this letter with the description of one more smell that is all too rarely whiffed in Mordhiem - fresh sausage. After selling the Wyrdstone we recovered in the courtyard, I took part of my share and bought some freshly made Knockwurst. It was expensive, but I think Shatzi earned it.

Yours forever and always -

Captain Markus Vogelsong

Thread: A tale of three houses...

Hamster_boy — 2008-02-15T04:05:48+00:00

My dearest Agatha,

Hopefully this letter finds you well. I would like to say our search of the ruins of Mordheim have been sucessful, or at least uneventful, but alas, the promise of Wyrdstone has brought brigands from every corner of the known world.

Tuesday morning, a small child with a pronounced limp offered us a tip on a Wyrdstone deposit deep in the city. For a few gold coins he drew us a map leading us to a cluster of 3 houses that had suffered Sigmar's wrath, but hid chunks of the precious rocks in the cellar. Sasha and Helmut were, as usual, eager to go and recover the stones. Even Shatzi could not help but wag his tail, ready for action. Gunter, his enthusiasm tempered with experience, suggested we acquire more soldiers to accompany us. His counsel was wise, and followed, but the delay cost us much, as we arrived at the location on the map only to see those bastards from Marienburg heading for the same location! With no time to lose, I sent two of our crossbowmen up into a nearby ruin where they could survey the manor within bowshot.

The manor was laid out in a rough triangle, and we were approaching it from the South, on a flat plane. The "Avengers" (as they have taken to calling themselves) came from the opposite side. This was to our advantage, as breaches in the manor walls were open to our approach, but the solid oak and stone remnants of the Northern walls forced the Avengers to split in two, or filter single file through doors and narrow alleys. I sent most of the men into the ruin, to fend off the Avengers and secure the building. One of my marksmen circled around to the East, leaving Shatzi and me to circle around to the West, followed by one of the newer henchmen. The Marienburgers may have gotten fat from trading, but their coin has bought clever, dangerous men, and I feared being outflanked.

My suspicions were proven correct when I ran up to the corner of the building only to confront the Ogre we had thought dispatched on our last engagement. He was no worse for wear, and recognition flashed across his beady, black eyes. He remembered us, all right, and was ready for payback. I rushed him, hoping to put him off balance with a fast attack. Every blow struck true, but none could penetrate his thick hide. I avoided his club and sword time and again, but my luck could not hold out forever. Shatzi tied up one of the Avengers on my flank, but faired poorly against the armed warrior. The new soldiers we had hired were too new and too fresh for this horrid place, and paused when I needed them most against the Ogre. My marksmen fired bolt after bolt on exposed, unaware Marienburgers, but they must have the luck of the Devil! The youngest of them, seemingly struck again and again, would not go down.

In the end, the cries of my men shook me from my lust for the precious Wyrdstones. The warriors, who had accepted my gold so eagerly not hours ago, looked ready to flee. Fritz and Sasha were locked in combat with one of the stronger fighters of the Avengers, a man by the name of Luther. Even Shatzi was nowhere to be seen - a bad omen from a dog that loves combat almost as much as a juicy bone. I was mere seconds from rallying my men about me for a hasty retreat, when that cursed orge struck me full in the face with his sword, cutting me from temple to cheek. The pain washed over me, and I staggered back, clutching my savaged face, only to be knocked flat by the Ogre's next attack. The world swirled around me and I blacked out.

When I awoke, we were back in camp. Gunter had stopped the bleeding, but my eye was lost. All had eventually returned, even Shatzi, drifting into camp with his tail between his legs. The men were more shaken than hurt, but the experiences gained will harden them for future forays into the city. The Avengers are but one warband among many who seek their fortune here, but I am certain we will neet again.

Yours forever and allways -

Captain Markus Vogelsong

Thread: Re: Empire in flames...

Ashton — 2007-12-31T20:31:10+00:00

WalkerRedEye wrote:
am in the process of setting up a league/campaign,

ifn it actually happens ill let you know

How's it going? did you end up playing it?

Thread: Re: A collection of Mordheim links. Feel free to add!

Ashton — 2007-12-29T16:45:18+00:00

jtspecial wrote:
Ashton wrote:
Another Link:

Tom from Tom's Boring Mordheim Blog now has a forum:

Tom's Boring Mordheim Forum:
http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/

It's a small but avid community, and great for anyone who is into Mordheim.

Thanks Ashton, but this one was there already, just about in the middle of the list... I guess you were christmas giddy, and just missed it in the excitement!?

Actually, You have the link to his blog, this is his Forum. It's the best Mordheim Forum I've found on the net. Great place to get tips, and brag about your models =)

Thread: Re: A collection of Mordheim links. Feel free to add!

jtspecial — 2007-12-29T09:05:43+00:00

Ashton wrote:
Another Link:

Tom from Tom's Boring Mordheim Blog now has a forum:

Tom's Boring Mordheim Forum:
http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/

It's a small but avid community, and great for anyone who is into Mordheim.

Thanks Ashton, but this one was there already, just about in the middle of the list... I guess you were christmas giddy, and just missed it in the excitement!?

Thread: New Microbadges

Ashton — 2007-12-25T01:06:12+00:00

Hey Guys,

Mordheim now has Microbadges!

You can see them here:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browse/microbadge/3795

Thread: Re: A collection of Mordheim links. Feel free to add!

Ashton — 2007-12-24T06:12:49+00:00

Another Link:

Tom from Tom's Boring Mordheim Blog now has a forum:

Tom's Boring Mordheim Forum:
http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/

It's a small but avid community, and great for anyone who is into Mordheim.

Thread: Re: A collection of Mordheim links. Feel free to add!

jtspecial — 2007-12-24T05:41:54+00:00

Sounds interesting, thanks for adding it to the page!
Too bad there are no pictures on the site...

Thread: Re: A collection of Mordheim links. Feel free to add!

armyofdarkness — 2007-12-21T13:30:49+00:00

http://www.strike-to-stun.com/Mousillon/

I came across it the other day, for those who'd like to try a different setting for their games.

Thanks for putting this list together.

Thread: Re: Dwarves

Ashton — 2007-12-12T23:39:42+00:00

oneilljgf wrote:
Ashton wrote:
Yes they did:

Dwarven Treasure Hunters

Enjoy,

Ashton,

I stand humbly corrected. Now I'll have to buy the little buggers.

With kindest regards,

Jim O'Neill
Est. 1949

Hahah. Yea. I was thinking about it, but they are just a touch too over-priced for me. So I probably will just stick with what I got.

Enjoy,

Thread: Re: Dwarves

oneilljgf — 2007-12-12T21:45:00+00:00

Ashton wrote:
Yes they did:

Dwarven Treasure Hunters

Enjoy,

Ashton,

I stand humbly corrected. Now I'll have to buy the little buggers.

With kindest regards,

Jim O'Neill
Est. 1949

Thread: Re: Dwarves

Ashton — 2007-12-12T00:00:20+00:00

Yes they did:

Dwarven Treasure Hunters

Enjoy,

Thread: Re: Dwarves

oneilljgf — 2007-12-11T19:45:46+00:00

Calvin,

As far as I am aware, no. However, check out the GW Mordheim catalogue section of their website just in case I missed the little buggers.

With kindest regards,

Jim O'Neill
Est. 1949

Thread: Dwarves

Talisinbear — 2007-12-11T13:31:28+00:00

Did a dwarf skirmish box for Mordheim ever get produced?

Thread: Re: Skaven

Ashton — 2007-12-07T00:03:14+00:00

Palpatine wrote:
Get tonnes of slingers! You may have to make the slings yourself.

They changed the rules for slings so the second shot (when you're withing 9") gets a -1 modifier... so I just go very little ranged and all close combat for Skaven. It's easy enough to stay in cover when u run 12". =]

Thread: Re: Skaven

Ashton — 2007-12-06T23:55:25+00:00

I haven't played Skaven in Warhammer, but if you build your warband from the Mordheim box, the only difference between your Assassin Adept (captain) and your basic scaven is... a cape? You have all the same sprues.

There is a "warpfire pistol" you can buy in the game, but I don't think they are worth it...

Here's the rule book in free, downloadable versions. You can use it to see what is available for your skaven warband:
http://www.specialist-games.com/mordheim/rulebook.asp

Let me know if that makes sense.

Thread: Re: Skaven

Talisinbear — 2007-12-06T22:14:19+00:00

so is there a place in Mordheim for censer bearers, warpfire throwers, nightreunners, assassins etc?

basically the skaven from WH world ?

Thread: Re: Skaven

Ashton — 2007-12-06T20:47:46+00:00

If you are talking about the Skaven that come in the Mordheim box, The only models you'll be missing is a Rat Oger and Giant Rats (I used the rat swarm blister). If you're getting a set of Warhammer Skaven, you'll probably needs some more kinds of weapons.

Here's a well rounded list of Skaven that will be enough for at least 10 games.

At least 2-3 Skaven with a brace of "Claws"
4-5 Skaven with Swords or swords/sheilds
2-4 Skaven with Spears/daggers or /sheilds
0-8 giant rats depending on your feelings for them
I would definitely get a rat Oger.

My starting Skaven warband has a bunch of giant rats, 2 heros with claws, 2 heros with sword/daggers and 2 heros with spear/daggers

I hope that helps

Thread: Re: Skaven

Palpatine — 2007-12-06T20:30:27+00:00

Get tonnes of slingers! You may have to make the slings yourself.

Thread: Skaven

Talisinbear — 2007-12-06T19:54:50+00:00

Hi

If one buys the Skaven box set for Mordheim, what other Skaven minis should he seek out to round out a reasonable roster?

thanks

Thread: Funny Ebay Auction

Ashton — 2007-12-06T06:28:18+00:00

I just thought that this ebay auction was freaking hilarious.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=4&cam...

He's a very inventive salesman. "Buy this book that has the old, outdated rules in it, and pay more for this one than a new one!"

That's like saying "my 1984 GEO with 400,000 miles is vintage, and thus worth more than a new one." =)

Thread: Re: Constructing a Mordheim Board

Ashton — 2007-11-29T18:08:35+00:00

BodhiWolff wrote:
Go to www.terragenesis.co.uk for all your terrain needs. They'll hook you up with all the techniques you need.

Thanks Robert, I have been to that site before. That's where I saw the board made of 16 1-foot tiles.

Thanks guys for all the tips.

Thread: Re: Constructing a Mordheim Board

carnifex — 2007-11-27T00:16:20+00:00

KakarisMaelstrom wrote:
carnifex wrote:
Personally, I find sawdust in the paint to look a little bit better. Green sand still looks like sand, while sawdust, especially if its particles are a bit bigger than usual, looks and feels more grassy.

Which is an excellent suggestion except that Mordheim isn't grassy fields. Mordheim is scorched earth from the two-tail comet.

Oh the shame... And that's after I have played the game and should have known better Yes!!! Brown paint, white glue and sand is the way to go. Or whatever Robert said, that's some good advice as well.

Thread: Re: Constructing a Mordheim Board

BodhiWolff — 2007-11-27T00:07:23+00:00

Go to www.terragenesis.co.uk for all your terrain needs. They'll hook you up with all the techniques you need.

The main technique you're looking for involves ...
a. paint down a medium layer of white glue (not too thin, not too thick)
b. cover with sand completely. Let the sand soak in.
c. flip board over and knock *gently* on back to clear excess sand
d. put a dollop of glue down wherever you want a larger piece, like a rock, pebble, or piece of bark (bark, when painted up, looks exactly like boulders at that scale) Glue down your accent piece.
e. Prime black using cheap paint (I use watered down housepaint, so I can buy it in bulk) Paint in progressively lighter colours, in progressively lighter strokes, ending in drybrushing in your lightest colours.

Use a cheap bag of acquarium gravel, and you can grab a bag of sand at a supply store (or do a late-night liberation from a local park's sandpit).

The main thing is not to put it on a plain old MDF board. Lay it down on a carved piece of styrofoam, or layered cardboard, or anything other than a simple flat board. Setting up a few simple layers ahead of time, before you flock it with sand, will result in a much better end-product.

Do check out terragenesis. It is amazing what you can do with recycled garbage, a few simple techniques, some *very* cheap art supplies, and an afternoon's work. The rule of thumb is that no project should cost you more than about 10 dollars. Believe me, it doesn't take a lot of talent. If I can make and sell terrain, anybody can! I can't paint miniatures to save my life, but my terrain is spot on, thanks to the techniques that others worked out before me.

I mean, why re-invent the wheel, right?