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Corim Danex
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| | I would expect the frost giant jarl to be the same faction as the frost giant, whatever that was. | |
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gss_000
Commander
3204 Posts
Baltimore, MD
| | 04/13/2007 12:42 PM |
| | I have to say I like the unsual kolbolds that have been coming out for the minis. It's making me reexamine the typical role I put them in games. | |
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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 04/13/2007 1:44 PM |
| Posted By gss_000 on 04/13/2007 12:42 PM
I have to say I like the unsual kolbolds that have been coming out for the minis. It's making me reexamine the typical role I put them in games.
Cannon fodder? (just kidding)
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wicked cool
Underboss
2151 Posts
| | 04/13/2007 1:52 PM |
| | so jarl is not a actual being like Snuree its just a title similiar to captain or soldier? i always thought he was the leader/ i think i was 10 when it came out though and wasnt the dm for it | |
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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 04/13/2007 1:54 PM |
| Posted By wicked cool on 04/13/2007 1:52 PM
so jarl is not a actual being like Snuree its just a title similiar to captain or soldier? i always thought he was the leader/ i think i was 10 when it came out though and wasnt the dm for it
Well, he was the leader. Jarl was his title, though, not his name.
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rtcmc
Sneak
146 Posts
Eugene, OR
| | 04/13/2007 1:55 PM |
| Posted By wicked cool on 04/13/2007 1:52 PM
so jarl is not a actual being like Snuree its just a title similiar to captain or soldier? i always thought he was the leader/ i think i was 10 when it came out though and wasnt the dm for it
Jarl is a title, basically the same as Earl. But being a more obscure word than king, a lot of people thought "Jarl" was the name of the Frost Giant ruler, rather than his title.
Steading of the Hill Giant Chief, villain is Chief Nosnra
Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl, villain is Jarl Grugnir
Hall of the Fire Giant King King, villain is King Snurre IronBelly
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PaSquall
Underboss
1399 Posts
| | 04/13/2007 2:55 PM |
| WOW ! Frost giant jarl... Great.
I hope there is an uncommon frost in the set, too...
Maybe we're getting some of the G1-3 monsters in this set. That would be fantastic !
OTOH I couldn't care less for the kobold (at least RPG-wise, as Greyhaze pointed out). But the jarl is so coooooool. Nice preview.
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Omand
Commander
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/13/2007 8:21 PM |
| Frost Giant Jarl = Wouldn't mind one to lead my other Frosties but I definitely prefer the GoL sculpt.
Kobold Trapsetter = I have more kobolds than you can shake a stick at. I still like the Angelfire Kobold Sodlier best--most pathos inducing mini ever  | |
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vanrulzz
Commander
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| | 04/13/2007 8:27 PM |
| Posted By Omand on 04/13/2007 7:47 PM Darn double post. Cheers 
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Thailfi
Sergeant
956 Posts
| | 04/13/2007 9:22 PM |
| | Okay we are off to a flying start with this set. The frost giant jarl looks great. I wonder if we are ever going to start seeing female humanoids though. | |
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minatoman38
Underboss
1363 Posts
Minaniuonuma-shi, Japan
| | 04/13/2007 9:39 PM |
| This might just be wishful thinking but last time they brought in a giant boss (hill giant cheftain) they gave him an uncommon giant to boss around. Since a Jarl is also a boss what do you think the possibility of an uncommon underling is? Then again the Forge Priest didn't have a follower but a Forge Priest isn't a commander either. | |
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WakeXX
Warlord
10152 Posts
Edinboro PA
| | 04/13/2007 11:04 PM |
| | Sweet!Frost giants rock! | | | |
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Cthulhufnord
Warlord
11113 Posts
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| | 04/14/2007 12:24 AM |
| Posted By Sulaco on 04/13/2007 7:32 AM Posted By ronan on 04/12/2007 10:18 PM
I did a posting sometime ago on how it would be nice for wizards to come out with a set that could be used for rpg and skirmish. The example I used was G1-3. They now have released just about all the main figures for these modules.
Now all we need is to get get some more uncommon giants to run them properly --- Since some folks are unaware of this, Jarl is a noble title from Scandinavia (those crafty Vikings), it is the basis for the English world title "Earl," and is pronounced "Yarl."
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| | 04/14/2007 1:04 AM |
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 04/14/2007 1:29 AM |
| Posted By Sulaco on 04/13/2007 7:32 AM
Now all we need is to get get some more uncommon giants to run them properly
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Sirohk
Commander
3938 Posts
USA
| | 04/14/2007 4:42 AM |
| Posted By Mjollnir on 04/14/2007 1:29 AM Posted By Sulaco on 04/13/2007 7:32 AM
Now all we need is to get get some more uncommon giants to run them properly
I wish you are true!
We do have Uncommon giants - Hill Giant Barbarians.Â
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vanrulzz
Commander
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| | 04/14/2007 7:50 AM |
| | and on a side note - why do people refuse to use proxies? just stick any large humanoid in there and call it a frost giant. everybody is so picky. | | | |
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warty_nosed_goblin
Underboss
1384 Posts
| | 04/14/2007 7:58 AM |
| Posted By vanrulzz on 04/14/2007 7:50 AM
and on a side note - why do people refuse to use proxies? just stick any large humanoid in there and call it a frost giant. everybody is so picky.
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 04/14/2007 8:48 AM |
| Posted By Sirohk on 04/14/2007 4:42 AM Posted By Mjollnir on 04/14/2007 1:29 AM Posted By Sulaco on 04/13/2007 7:32 AM
Now all we need is to get get some more uncommon giants to run them properly
I wish you are true!
We do have Uncommon giants - Hill Giant Barbarians.Â
Take a look at my called shots in my sig and you'll get the idea of what I'm (we're) talking about.
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 04/14/2007 8:50 AM |
| Posted By vanrulzz on 04/14/2007 7:50 AM
and on a side note - why do people refuse to use proxies? just stick any large humanoid in there and call it a frost giant. everybody is so picky.
You're probably right, but the idea of getting the exact mini for your proper encounter looks more attractive.
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vanrulzz
Commander
2778 Posts
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| | 04/14/2007 8:56 AM |
| yes, but i have heard of people blowing upwards of 100 dollars on a single encounter.
all i am saying is there is a point when you say enough is enough and use a ogre skirmisher instead of that minotaur. ok, rants over. | | | |
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 04/14/2007 9:01 AM |
| | Of course, I won't spoil away my purse paying a lot of money for the rare Fire and Frost Giants from GoL, but if I get uncommon versions of them in NB or DoD, I wil get myself a handful of them. | |
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gss_000
Commander
3204 Posts
Baltimore, MD
| | 04/14/2007 9:26 AM |
| Posted By vanrulzz on 04/14/2007 7:50 AM
and on a side note - why do people refuse to use proxies? just stick any large humanoid in there and call it a frost giant. everybody is so picky.
Well, it is nicer. But I find I use proxies a lot of the time because I don't want to mod figures at all so to be able to distinguish them easily I need different figs anyways.
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rtcmc
Sneak
146 Posts
Eugene, OR
| | 04/15/2007 12:13 AM |
| Posted By vanrulzz on 04/14/2007 7:50 AM
and on a side note - why do people refuse to use proxies? just stick any large humanoid in there and call it a frost giant. everybody is so picky.
Well, for me, it's worth the fun of having exactly what the party is fighting Makes me happy. I don't go too crazy, though - most I've spent to finish an encounter is $20 (2 more Valenar nomad cav to fill out a battle in age of worms)
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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 04/15/2007 11:34 AM |
| Posted By vanrulzz on 04/14/2007 7:50 AM
and on a side note - why do people refuse to use proxies? just stick any large humanoid in there and call it a frost giant. everybody is so picky.
Well, the whole point of more sets coming out, from the perspective of those who have already started collecting for RPG, is to increase the number of minis we don't have to proxy for.
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
7908 Posts
Sector 2814
| | 04/16/2007 9:27 AM |
| I've heard a lot of comments on people liking/disliking the clear plastic.
I, personally, Like it's use. It makes sense here.
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Faragdar the Wise
Commander
3547 Posts
Albuquerque, NM, USA
| | 04/16/2007 12:14 PM |
| | I think the kobold is very cool. Anybody who ignores kobolds after the party hits about 3rd level is really missing out. Those guys can be so much fun and an ugly surprise for mid-level characters if you get imaginative with them. That's the nice thing about all the different kobold sculpts - it encourages new ideas. Besides, you need swarms of those guys for a good kobold-based adventure. since I rarely keep more than 4 copies of any miniatures, I don't personally feel like I've been saturated by kobolds. | |
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Star
Sergeant
978 Posts
New Britain, CT
| | 04/16/2007 8:04 PM |
| Love the Frost Giant - been waiting for a new one for too long (not counting the scout).
I'd also like to say that I love kobolds - including this new trapmaker kobold. I played a kobold for over a year in a D+D game and had a great time. But I don't think that we need to have one or two in almost every set. Also a specialty kobold such as a trapmaker should probably be uncommon. | |
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arbados
Underboss
1450 Posts
New York, USA
| | 04/16/2007 9:08 PM |
| I am actually very pleased with both minis. Jarl is an excellent addition and not really for it being just Jarl. It is great to simply have another frost giant which can stand in as a leader along with the ones from GoL (I collected 4) and the mammoth rider. An uncommon would be great too. The kobold is kind of interesting. I like the different type of sculpt and the concept which makes it quite different. Plus, kobolds are very easy to store!!!! 20 of them don't even take up the space that one Jarl will fill! | |
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rtcmc
Sneak
146 Posts
Eugene, OR
| | 04/16/2007 9:27 PM |
| Posted By arbados on 04/16/2007 9:08 PM I am actually very pleased with both minis. Jarl is an excellent addition and not really for it being just Jarl. It is great to simply have another frost giant which can stand in as a leader along with the ones from GoL (I collected 4) and the mammoth rider. An uncommon would be great too. The kobold is kind of interesting. I like the different type of sculpt and the concept which makes it quite different. Plus, kobolds are very easy to store!!!! 20 of them don't even take up the space that one Jarl will fill!
ARGH!
A Frost Giant Jarl _is_ a leader The leader in G2 was not named Jarl, he was Jarl Grugnir, like King Snurre (Yeah, I know it's a repost, but people keep thinking he's named Jarl) | |
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gss_000
Commander
3204 Posts
Baltimore, MD
| | 04/16/2007 10:47 PM |
| | I'dbe highly surprised, too, if the Jarl was an uncommon. I think this one is going be a rare as well. | |
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 04/16/2007 11:10 PM |
| It is a rare , and the kobold is common for sure. Just take a look at the text:
So, there's a kobold in the set, so that's mini number one for me: the oft-asked-for Kobold Trapmaker (a sweet, little Common) And, with nostalgia filling the air, I have to show off the (large, Rare) Frost Giant Jarl -- the big, bad guy (and namesake) from G2 Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl. | |
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Zyla
Underboss
1201 Posts
| | 04/16/2007 11:30 PM |
| I believe a Frost Giant Jarl is a CR 17 Frost Giant with 8 levels of blackguard.
And for referance:
A Hill Giant leader is called a Chieftain
A Frost Giant leader is called a Jarl
A Fire Giant leader is called a King
But whats a Storm Giant leader called? | |
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rtcmc
Sneak
146 Posts
Eugene, OR
| | 04/17/2007 1:03 AM |
| Posted By Zyla on 04/16/2007 11:30 PM
I believe a Frost Giant Jarl is a CR 17 Frost Giant with 8 levels of blackguard.
And for referance:
A Hill Giant leader is called a Chieftain
A Frost Giant leader is called a Jarl
A Fire Giant leader is called a King
But whats a Storm Giant leader called?
Sir!Â
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