Epaka Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 @garbetsp, well, it’s easy to forget. Lol. I really like the Age of Conan Strategy Game. I honestly think it’s a fantastic game. The expansion however.... meh. I am glad it exists, and hope that it gives more life to the base game by exposing more people to it. I’m glad Ares got the license back since it was clear that FFG gave up on the title. I was first in line for the KS campaign. I even got the metal coins add-on and I love the extra bling it adds to the table. But the expansion itself is full of stuff that does not make the game an iota better. Is just a bunch of fluff and extra crap to keep track of, jammed into a game that’s already complex enough. After trying out the new stuff once, I’ve reverted to the core game. I kinda’ like the Gods, and will sometimes pick three at random to sequentially rule over each age. That adds a little diversity that doesn’t weigh the game down. I’m okay with the idea of the new Conan Contest Dice. However, the Conan experience tracker and ‘leveling-up’ (as well as rolling dice for Conan to complete his adventures) is just a needless waste of game time IMO. The game is a strategic war-game at its core, and it’s a really good one. I know some people wanted the game to focus more on Conan as a character, but that’s just not what the game is really about. I actually love the way Conan is such a powerful random factor in the game. He’s like a natural disaster roving the land that can, at best, be slightly directed by the large empires at war in the Hyborian Age. Ares tried to add a little dash of extra Conan stuff, but it just feels like unnecessary sidetracking in the game. The Spies mechanic is... okay. But again, it doesn’t improve the game at all, just more bookkeeping. At least now, I have a good use for the minis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Back in the saddle after winter break. Just a quick cell photo photo. Should I put blood on his axe or not? Edited July 4, 2021 by garbetsp Photo disappeared from website. Reposting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epaka Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 He looks great @garbetsp! As to your query, ALWAYS put blood on Conan’s axe!... always. 😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Here's my Conan. Decided to keep it simple. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan27184 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Here is another one of my conan model, was not overly keen on the lion model, but turned out not too bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 The early upload vanished in a flurry of bits. I have more... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 That Conan the King was detailed and finished in near darkness. The power was out due to storms. I couldn't see my music to play piano, so I tried painting. Curiously, the dim light forced me to contrast more and I think it turned out better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epaka Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Nice work, as always @garbetsp! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Dead Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Hi there. Looks like most of the pictures of this thread were wiped away... Anyway... here's one more! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Dead Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 I was looking forward to paint my own general, and seeing @garbetsp's work gave me the impulse to finally prime it. Here he is: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 This just wandered through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Dead Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Here's my paintjob a Conan miniature that I don't like really much. His helmet, weapons, and armour are kinda meh to me. Besides, I'm not really happy with the way I painted his head. Anyway: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Dead Posted July 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 This one (from the Brom box) turned out much better: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Conan as played by Mel Gibson. (He wishes he was that buff) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 I never posted my version of this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I only started painting minis 12 months ago. Eventually had the confidence to start on the Conan minis last month, aiming to get the King pledge plus stretch goals (and the Conan the Cimmerian: Tower of the Elephant game) painted over the summer. For Conan I went for a different but still iconic look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Dead Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 I love the iconic war paint you added to him! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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