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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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 Posted - 14 May 2004 : 07:35:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
Here's an FR mini question - Are we going to see all of Mystra's Chosen in miniature format?
God, I hope not-mostly because I'm not in favor of them needing miniatures, or the actual plot-related characters(Mordankainen, Elminster, and even Drizzt and such) being set to this sort of thing-and also because of the lack of use in RPG format. I have no problem with Lidda, Halfling Rogue, Cleric of x, and Warrior of y, but I dislike seeing people swap Drizzt for Elminster or some such-not caring for the characters, just their stats. Of course, I guess this is my minority view coming out again, hmm? |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2004 : 14:42:05
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Originally posted by The Sage
Here's an FR mini question - Are we going to see all of Mystra's Chosen in miniature format?
Well Ive already got most of the chosen as minis (Old Ral Patha series), as for the current mini series I imagine they'll come out over time, I imagine well get a mini of Laeral and Blackstaff in what ever mini expansion come out around the Waterdeep Source book release date next year |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2004 : 16:40:22
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Originally posted by Arivia
but I dislike seeing people swap Drizzt for Elminster or some such-not caring for the characters, just their stats. Of course, I guess this is my minority view coming out again, hmm?
Such a swap would bring out some even more interesting boasts on message boards....
Random Poster: "Elminster and Drizzt? My character didn't simply defeat them, he swapped them for The Simbul." |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 16 May 2004 : 05:59:42
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updated to include
Rakshasa/Zombie/Otyugh |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 04:28:42
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By the way
For those who are having problems completing sets and those who refuse to buy the minis due to the Randomisation
Have a look at this online store
http://store.yahoo.com/usacomicbooks/ddminatures.html
They sell individuel D&D minis
My 3 Hill Giants, 2 Salamanders and heap of other commons and uncommons just arrived |
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Chyron
Learned Scribe
Hong Kong
279 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 05:41:45
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I actual got my hands on my first (harbinger) entry pack and decided to give it a go. I can't say I was overly impressed with the painting quality and a few of the figs were squished down near flat. Still they will work nice for mass battles using the mass combat system during my campaigns.
Thanks for that site Dargoth. I have also seen many of the individual figs on Ebay. But I would like to ask anyone who has put forth the effort of buying actual packs...how many (average) do you need to buy to get a set? I notice that some sellers are selling a case of Dragoneye 16 packs for around US$100.
So if my math is correct that comes to 128 figs from the Dragoneye line (a line of 60). Has anyone evey completed a set with one case?  or do you just end up with loads of doubles?
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:04:57
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The painting has gotten better, check out the Dwarven Defender in Dragoneye and the Ragnara in Archfiends.
Rule number one dont buy expansions to get a complete set, trade or buy singles to make up any your missing. A good foundation is to buy a Case which is 16 expansions that will leave you 4 short (there are 20 rares in a set and only 1 rare in each expansion) |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:11:07
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If I get any of these things, I'll only be doing it for display value. As such, they're pricey. And I also don't really care for more than one, even of orcs. I also don't mind getting the Chosen or other bigwigs.
I just thought I'd let y'all see a different perspective. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:17:03
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
If I get any of these things, I'll only be doing it for display value. As such, they're pricey. And I also don't really care for more than one, even of orcs. I also don't mind getting the Chosen or other bigwigs.
I just thought I'd let y'all see a different perspective.
As your a collector you should probably buy 6 expansions and then pick up the remaining minis individuelly |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:20:07
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Never said I was. After all, I'd have to be collecting before I could be a collector, right? 
But perhaps I'll take you up on that sometime. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:33:45
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Never said I was. After all, I'd have to be collecting before I could be a collector, right?
But perhaps I'll take you up on that sometime.
There are 3 types of people who buy the D&D minis
Collectors, who only want one of each mini
Skirmishers, who only want the minis they need for there armys
DMs, Who want multiples of most of the minis |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:39:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Dargoth
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Never said I was. After all, I'd have to be collecting before I could be a collector, right?
But perhaps I'll take you up on that sometime.
There are 3 types of people who buy the D&D minis
Collectors, who only want one of each mini
Skirmishers, who only want the minis they need for there armys
DMs, Who want multiples of most of the minis
We need a phrase for the person who would want only a few minis from an entire collection....nitpicker? |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 06:41:48
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| "Selective Consumer," thank you very much. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2004 : 15:21:12
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
"Selective Consumer," thank you very much.
LOL!  I like that one. That term can apply to my purchase of gaming products as well. |
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Sachiel
Acolyte
Australia
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Posted - 19 May 2004 : 04:04:09
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I would say that I am a 'collector'. I purchase them mainly for their display value, as Bookwyrm stated earlier. The only difficulty I've found with this method though, is having to find a place to effectively display them  .
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 05:21:35
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
"Selective Consumer," thank you very much.
Ah you have yet to fail your saving throw
Every time you buy a D&D mini you must make a will check however every time you buy one you also take a cumulative -1 penalty to you save |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 05:47:45
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Ah you have yet to fail your saving throw
Every time you buy a D&D mini you must make a will check however every time you buy one you also take a cumulative -1 penalty to you save
LOL! So that's how it works. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 05:53:00
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Ah you have yet to fail your saving throw
Every time you buy a D&D mini you must make a will check however every time you buy one you also take a cumulative -1 penalty to you save
LOL! So that's how it works.
in addition every time they improve the quality of the minis (either by having better paint jobs or doing Huge minis) the DC increases by 5 |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 06:17:24
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Dargoth, I've been hearing that the Australian retailers are only going to be supplied with a very limited number of this expansion. Do you know anything about this?
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 06:46:59
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Dargoth, I've been hearing that the Australian retailers are only going to be supplied with a very limited number of this expansion. Do you know anything about this?
Not that Ive heard, Although Im getting most of my GOL minis from Games Outfitter |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 06:50:58
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That might be a good idea for me also. Do they have a website?
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 08:10:21
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
That might be a good idea for me also. Do they have a website?
Behold the awesome power of Games Outiftter purveyor of cheap D&D minis
http://www.gameoutfitter.com/Miniatures.htm |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 14:10:08
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Very nice  .
Is this an Australian site though?
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 15:03:06
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Very nice .
Is this an Australian site though?
Nope USA |
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Emperor Sigismund
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2004 : 15:22:38
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That explains why I found so many of the items detailed to appear "cheap", at least in terms of Australian currency.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 11:07:59
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| it still works out cheaper even after the currency conversion |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 11:18:44
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Originally posted by The Sage
That's certainly interesting. Perhaps I will switch suppliers then...
Im getting GOL at 17-20 AUD an expansion |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Giants of Legend minis with pics
