Walls for Frostgrave

 Hi!

I was looking at Kickstarter and saw a cavern set and thought I could do with some like that. Then it reminded me I should make a couple of walls for Frostgrave for the spell 'Wall'.

And, as you know, I want to make a colourful Frostgrave and not the monotone one that gamers usually use.

Now, The Terrain Tutor I most definitely am not (The Terrain Tutor). But...

I did two, 6'' X 2'' and thought, that doesn't look too bad! I think it's eye-popping! Not in the quality, but in the impression it gives. They are made with 3mm foam board, the wrong type with coatings on the sides. I got them not knowing which foam board people were on about more than a year ago. But, needs must...

So I made some more. And two with doors. Now I'm thinking of doing more for the below ground Frostgrave scenarios like 'Into the breeding pits' and 'Thaw of the Lich Lord'. Perhaps even others where walls are required. And I also think they will be good for games other than Frostgrave.

I would love to try my hand at some frescoes but I'm not that great an artist. I would think it would 'make' the scenery really special though. Especially if it was a sorcery type of fresco. I might try it after doing some more walls.

Also looking to do some columns for the none existent ceilings.

Cheap and cheerful to be sure, bit saved me £100 at least!

Thanks' for dropping by.

Zombies on the loose!

This is a special news announcement.

Over to our local reporter in Milton Keynes.

Around 1pm yesterday, in a suburban area, Zombies escaped from a house in Milton Keynes.

These zombies were in an insecure area (a box on the back step airing after spraying) when a gust of wind liberated them from their flimsy confinement,

After a quick search 5 were rounded up and confined more securely.

After a further search in the grounds 3 more were captured and confined similarly.

There are two still on the loose with no sightings or mutilated corpses yet reported. 

The police have put out a public warning not to approach them as they are highly dangerous 'Kings of War' zombies. Further, they advise not to enter derelict properties and be careful in wooded or bushy areas where they can easily be hidden from view until the last moment, and surprise anyone passing by. These zombies are highly aggressive and will attack on sight. If seen report to the local police or your nearest zombie hunter.

A picture showing what the zombies will look like if encountered

But this raises the question of why zombies were in a suburban area at all. 

It is believed that Kings of War' zombies, bred for war, are currently being used to fight pillagers in Felstad, that frozen city thawing in the far north These, on the other hand, were being prepared to fight pillagers in Zombicide, in suburban settings.

When asked why the army are not called in to deal with this a police spokesperson said 'Have you never watched a police series or 'Dirty Harry'? From Dixon of Dock Green through The Sweeny,  Cagney and Lacey, or The Wire? We always get our man, woman, zombie'.

The householder is helping police with their ongoing enquires.

It must be said, there are a lot of pillagers currently throughout the UK, and indeed, throughout the world.

Since the dawn of roleplaying zombies have roamed many games and have been the cause of many deaths to those entering places where it is forbidden to enter. Now, they are being used to prevent pillagers and looters in open locations but at some risk to the world at large.

Your local reporter in Milton Keynes

I shake my head

 Hi!

I want to air a few things with you and see if you agree or not.

The first thing is eBay policy of forcing you to use their payment method if you want to sell on there. I can understand they want to maximise their profits but if they drive people away is that the best option for them?  

Personally, I was happy using PayPal. I only buy occasionally on there now. I have not sold anything on there for almost two years and it's 8 months since I bought something. And I was a regular either buying or selling.

Also regarding eBay, but not about them. What lunacy is happening with the prices?

People wanting top dollar for very old style figures. Figures from the '70s, '80s & '90's. You want me to pay almost the equivalent of new figures when they cost 50 pence or a little more? It isn't going to happen!

Similarly with GW epic figures £30+ for a model that cost around £6? And 6mm armies, and not a great amount of figures either, and they are asking £70+. Yes, they are painted after a fashion but you are not being realistic in the least.  There's a bike. Get on it!

And again with board games. £100+ some rising to £380! for a board game? A new one will cost£ 75.

And it's not as if they are 'rare', 'oop' and similar. There are loads of them on sale. It's all a joke I'm sure. Because looking you see the same figures and games going unsold and are there week after week after month.

I shake my head and log off

So I'll keep my money for the new stuff thank you

Frostgrave. The Evil in the church

 Hi! Salvo here again.

As we got closer to our goal the air was becoming cooler, as if winter was coming. Yet it was the height of summer.

In the distance we saw a village and looked forward to a rest in a fine bed. With good food and ale. As we got closer we saw it looked a little ramshackle. Perhaps even deserted. Closer still we saw bushes and weeds in the main street.

We decided to camp outside as it was getting late. A good defensive position amongst some rocks. 

We settled down for the night.

But we were awakened by a spectre!

Sister Rosa assured it it wasn't malevolent. And explained the ghost had been disturbed by a great evil that had come to the village, trapping unwary travellers few though they had been for many years.

After hearing her pleas, Sister Rosa was determined to lay her to rest again. And defeat this unknown evil.

We woke none too early as we were not going anywhere other than the village. We began our search. me with the apprentice and Mimi with the boss. Mimi told me later that as we moved into the village he saw shapes moving in the distance. Probably not human.

On each side of the road, we moved from house to house. Searching.

The sister and Mimi find some Imps! Sister Rosa casts Banish!
The spell was good but the Imps laughed maniacally

Mimi steps in and smites the first Imp
He's attacked by the second and the ruin is cleared

The Apprentice and I step into the church. I wished we hadn't!
One demon and two imps. I had Goosebumps!

The Apprentice cast Push! And the Demon was pushed out of the church. I stepped forward to the closest Imp

I hurt it but not enough.
The second Imp set to with the Apprentice

The Demon, feeling the power of bigger fish went for the Sister. She cast Banish! It had no effect

 the first time. Mimi stepped forward  and into the fight. It dragged on with Mimi getting the worst of it

Meanwhile, I killed the Imp but it took a while. The Apprentice held out until she tried to cast Banish! Then she fell.

The Sister cast Banish! Sister Rosa, Demon Slayer!

And the Demon was gone!

Mimi came to my aid and we hurt that Imp between us. Then the Sister stepped in and finished it off with her staff.

After seeing to Apprentice Samira who was recovering, it was the exertion of casting while injured that floored her. Sister Rosa did a blessing to cleanse the church and laid the spirit to rest.

We rested overnight and for the next day so Apprentice Samira and Mimi could recover a little more. It was all peaceful.

At least we now know the Sister is casting good spells now. My faith is somewhat restored.

What a tense encounter.

Five times the Sister cast Banish! And each time the Imps and Demon saved, except for the last time.

The party all suffered damage.

Apprentice down to 0

Mimi down to one health

Salvo down to five 

The Sister down to 10 (mainly due to 2 points of health to boost a spell)

The encounters were generated under the wandering monster rule though only Imps were on the sheet for encounters. . The Demon in the church was scheduled should they reach it

1-6 generated 1 Imp

7-12 generated 2 Imps

13-20 generated 3 Imps

Two generations of 2 Imps. I was quite satisfied with that. It was just unlucky that 2 were in the church with the Demon

Thanks' for dropping by. I hope you enjoyed the encounter