Although I actually played through this campaign when I first starting playig this game using the map tiles the water features the maps depict and the bridges do feature in other campaign seenarios. So to go wiht my Dust Tactics 3D Game Board I wanted to make sure I had all the resources to play those other scenarios too.
I looked through the scenario maps from all of the campaign expansions I have (I'm missing just a few of the newest ones) there appeared to only ever be two water boards shown in any of the scenarios.
Dust Tactics is primarily winter themed so I wanted something to reflect that, so a quick few google images seraches and I quickly decided that ice floes fit the bill.
For simplicity's sake I used the same methods I had already been using. Having played around with cork tiles quite a bit recently I thought I might as well make use of the materials to hand. I'd already made up two standard battened 6mm MDF boards to match the others in preparation, so all I had to do was get a smooth (ish) finish and then start sticking 'random' irregular pieces of cork onto the board.
Ice Floe Board. WIP |
I can't wait to see this finished. I'm sure it'll look awesome. Anyway, you're certainly off to a great start, Adam.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan. It's one of those projects for which the inspiration just hit one day and I felt it was a must do! Quite excited about it really.
DeleteIt's looking great and I can't wait to see it painted!
ReplyDeleteAre there any special rules for those boards? I don't know how big this board really is (seems huge though!) , did you think about placing miniatures on it or just went with the flow?
Hi Mathyoo. Thank you. The special rules are, in reality, the board simple represents water. But seeing as the games started out as winter themed, it seemed obvious to make them ice floes. Planes and helicopters can still occupy 'spaces' on the board, although I've actually not marked them out. Each of the two boards is approximately 3 foor by 1 foot, separated (in theory) into 27 spaces or 3x 9 by 9 grids... and I most just went with the flow... floe. :)
DeleteAaah, I get you now - so the ice doesn't really matter at all, but it sure does make it look a lot cooler!
DeleteCorrect Mathyoo, however I'm guessing we'll house rule something for a few games for a bit if addedd excitement
DeleteThis looks promising! When the mojo appears you just need to go with the flow!
ReplyDeleteI like the look and idea behind this.
Is it finished now?
How about now?
Now?
Lol Johnny, that's exactly the kind of thing my other half says... "Is it done yet... How about now?" :)
DeleteA nice idea and looking very good.
ReplyDeleteCheers Clint. It just seemed like a pretty simple idea that seemed like it wouldn't be too difficult to pull off, we'll see about that I guess!?
DeleteGreat start dude! It looks good now, can't wait to see it painted.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob. It's coming on and I'm quite excited about getting it finished.
DeleteWater boards will make for some veryinteresting engagements, good addition to your terrain
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly hoping they turn out well and I can see some special house rules being used too!
DeleteThis is a lovely idea for a board, it'd be very interesting to fight on!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris, we're definitely looking forward to adding the boards to the terrain selection
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