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Some of the Best Artwork I Have Seen
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Building up a list of some of the exceptional artwork in games - As I am a graphic artist and gamer (not PC though, in fact I am so bored of PC games even such beautiful graphics as Medieval Total War II) I purchased METW just to show of the graphics on my new iMac 20" Screen. Anyway enough of that...

There is some great artwork I have seen - color and black and white - in many games. So here is a collection I think of some of the best I have seen...

Maybe BGG should hold an annual BGGAA - Board Game Geek Art Award? (Well I dont think monopoly or many wargames would really qualify - and there is no reason why wargames that are an in depth historical feast should suffer from so much poor artwork)

Please feel free to add some great artwork in games you have or have seen as well...

Enjoy

LL :arrrh:

PS: These are not in any particular order as I keep discovering and appreciating great game artwork!
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1. Citadels [Average Rating:7.38 Overall Rank:87]
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Great city and character artwork is seen in this captivating game. An excellent addition to any collector/art enthusiast.
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Posted On: 2007-03-19 07:36:59
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goodsound wrote:
You are kidding, aren't you?


No Dan I am not - as I cannot but help appreciate these artworks...





I rest my case :arrrh:
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Surya Van Lierde is pure Eurosnoot and proud of it!
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I'm a fan of the artwork by Mourier, who's comics are great :)
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everytime I see the picture for the Docks card, it makes me want to write a story. My mind just races with ideas.
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fullerbd wrote:
everytime I see the picture for the Docks card, it makes me want to write a story. My mind just races with ideas.


That is the beauty of imagination and the art of 'play'. What a great comment...:)
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Absolutely gorgeous art. The quality of the art *really* adds to a game for me. It doesn't make or break it, but if the art is great... so much the better!
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I like the building art, but I think the art on the (basic) characters is terrible. None of them look right for the character and a couple look quite similar - I think these lessen the atmosphere of the game.
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Skadar wrote:
Absolutely gorgeous art. The quality of the art *really* adds to a game for me. It doesn't make or break it, but if the art is great... so much the better!


Great comment - i agree :)
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This is way up on my design and artwork appreciation for the atmosphere and background it brings to the overall game. Powerfully the artists have captured some of the most valiant aspects of medieval fantasy miniature gaming!

Below is the wallpaper I designed using some of the line art from this book...enjoy!
(Best to view full screen)
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Posted On: 2007-03-19 07:31:53
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The artists also captured the poverty of the peasants pretty well sauron
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3. Warhammer Armies: Army Books [Average Rating:7.25 Unranked]
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 Some Excellent Artwork is seen in this Expansion and Supplement for Warhammer Miniatures. Though most of the artwork is in black and white it captures the overall mood of these miniatures.

Below is the wallpaper i designed using some of the line art from the game manual...enjoy!
(Best to view full screen)
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Posted On: 2007-03-19 07:24:15
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4. Runebound (First Edition) [Average Rating:6.46 Overall Rank:760]
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Board, Card and Counters are really nice in this game. Well designed and rich in color and atmosphere. Although the miniatures are non-painted you can try out your Rembrant skills in painting them.
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Posted On: 2007-03-19 07:39:04
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Bingo. Runebound was the first game I thought of when I saw this list. The cards are fantastic. Only wish they printed them on better stock.
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5. Descent: Altar of Despair [Average Rating:8.01 Unranked]
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I am very impressed with the overall images and presentation of this game from Fantasy Flight.