smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
    
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| Uncommon Painting Challenge 3 (and the future)
The Uncommon Painting Challenge is moving to hordelings.
The next challenge will be started there sometime next week.
I hope everyone who's been involved will come over and continue the fun [:)].
Uncommon Painting Challenge 2
Seeing as though we had fun last time, lets do it again.
2 minis to pick from this time:
Runelord ended up providing the prize for the last one, so I'm providing the prize this time, with his choice of mini - the Blood Ghost Berserker.
And as last times winner, Ilarue has picked the Frost Dwarf.
(It looks like it's time to practice drybrushing [)]).
The photo thread (and separate comments thread) will be started on the 24th or 25th of June, the competition will close at midnight (maxminis time) on the 1st of July.
The prize will be a rare mini - either a choice from what I've got spare on the 1st, or, if the winner is willing to wait a couple of weeks, something from WotDQ [:)].
Have Fun [:)]
In case you've forgotten what this is about, here's the rules again:
Official Challenge Rules.
To be part of this challenge, you need to:
1. Paint one (or both) of the chosen minis, (either a total repaint, or just a touchup is acceptable - but the difference needs to be noticable). Basing is optional. Whether you paint 1, 2 or 6 minis, there will only be one entry per person in the prize draw.
2. Post a picture (or 2) of the mini(s) in the photo thread I will create on the date listed above - entries will be accepted until midnight (maxminis time) on the following Saturday.
Please make sure pictures are cropped closely round the mini, and no taller than 6 inches - if you can't do this, send the picture to me (a link for my email is in my signature) and I'll format it - only appropriatly formatted picures will be entered in the prize draw.
Any comments should go in the comments thread I will start at the same time.
3. I will randomly draw a prize winner from all the entries (the quality of the painting will have no bearing on the result - the prize is to encourage participation by painters of all abilities). I will roll a dice in the maxminis irc channel, in case anyone wants to verify the roll.
4. Prize(s) are listed above, plus the winner will get to choose one of the options of the next challenge.
Previous Challenge Threads:
Challenge 1: Tiefling Blademaster: Photos Comments
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zenthrus
Warlord
5103 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/03/2006 3:19 AM |
| Round two-FIGHT! [:D]
Count me in. I enjoyed the last painting challenge despite hating the sculpt. This time we've got two fun minis to choose from (I'll end up doing both). Hopefully I'll get my digital camera back in time (it's on loan at the moment). | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 06/03/2006 3:43 AM |
| I need to double-check my figure counts for each. I'm pretty sure I've an "extra" Frost Dwarf but the BGB might be a bit tougher.
That's a shame, too. As I just thought of a nifty idea for one, although I'm sure my technical ineptitude would ruin the mini, it could be fun to try. | |
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True_Blue
Underboss
2386 Posts
| | 06/03/2006 5:09 AM |
| | I think I'll participate in this one. I have an extra of both, bot I think a repaint of the frost dwarf would just help out so many ppl;s collections heh. *Everyone* wants a better frost dwarf =) | |
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madda
Sergeant
714 Posts
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Zaukrie
Underboss
2007 Posts
| | 06/03/2006 2:43 PM |
| I think I'll be in this time.
I actually have both of those in my "to paint" bucket. And, I finally bought real brushes. | |
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Aravis
Underboss
1155 Posts
| | 06/03/2006 4:51 PM |
| | I think ill join up this time. The last one looked fun this one will be awesome! Blood Ghost Berserker here I come! | |
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Lady-Bast
Warrior
242 Posts
Central Illinois
| | 06/03/2006 7:38 PM |
| Ooooh... yay!
I loved painting the teifling last time, so I'll absolutly be joining in again. It was fun to see everyone's style last time, and I think it might be even more interesting to see if people have gotten any better this time... I bet we'll see even better painting jobs from everyone this time around!
Now I know I have a spare BGB to paint, but I suppose I could pull one of my FGs from my collection if I really want to paint one of those. It's going to be a tough decision for me. Maybe (BIG maybe) IF I have time I'll paint both... we'll see. I'm kinda in the middle of painting a Reaper female fire wizard right now, with a few other Reaper minis waiting (yeah, I've kinda caught the painting bug). We'll see what time allows for me.
Can't wait to see everyone's painting again!
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zenthrus
Warlord
5103 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/03/2006 9:19 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Lady-Bast
Now I know I have a spare BGB to paint, but I suppose I could pull one of my FGs from my collection if I really want to paint one of those. It's going to be a tough decision for me.
Not sure if that's a typo or not, but the challenge is to paint Frost Dwarves (FD) not Frost Giants (FG). It would be a shame to repaint a frost giant by mistake (since they come with a relatively good paint job as is). [:D]
Woohoo! My BGB is finished. Yay! Now on to the Frost Dwarf. I've decided that BGBs are incredibly quick to paint (3 hours instead of 5-6). Very few micro-details and a nice, open design make painting a breeze. Much nicer than the Tiefling Blademaster.... | |
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Lady-Bast
Warrior
242 Posts
Central Illinois
| | 06/03/2006 11:20 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
quote:
Originally posted by Lady-Bast
Now I know I have a spare BGB to paint, but I suppose I could pull one of my FGs from my collection if I really want to paint one of those. It's going to be a tough decision for me.
Not sure if that's a typo or not, but the challenge is to paint Frost Dwarves (FD) not Frost Giants (FG). It would be a shame to repaint a frost giant by mistake (since they come with a relatively good paint job as is). [:D]
Ooops! Yeah, I did mean FD, not FG!!! [:p]
On a side note, can anybody tell me where I can find a D&D RPG discription of a "Blood Ghost Berzerker?" I know it's some kinda goblinoid, but I'd like to get a feel for what it is as I am not familiar with it. It'd help me decide how to paint it maybe.
Thanks for any help in advance![:)]
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 06/03/2006 11:38 PM |
| I think Blood Ghost Berserkers are in the Red Hand of Doom (which doesn't help me, as I don't own it).
Can anyone help with a bit of info? | | | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 06/04/2006 12:17 AM |
| Blood Ghost Berserkers are Bugbears. They dye their fur grey/white to signify that they are already in the land of the dead.
I don't know if there's any more real info on them. | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5103 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/04/2006 4:38 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Can of the Cave Beer
Blood Ghost Berserkers are Bugbears. They dye their fur grey/white to signify that they are already in the land of the dead.
I don't know if there's any more real info on them.
That sums up the Blood Ghost Berserkers (as far as we know). They dye their fur a mottled grey-white (can't kill what's already dead) and have levels of barbarian. Aside from that, they hang out with hobgoblins [:D] | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 06/04/2006 4:50 AM |
| | Thanks CotCB and Zenthrus, I knew they had a story, but couldn't remember it. | | | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 06/04/2006 1:40 PM |
| Awesome! Thanks Meg!
I better start early on this one since I am going away on vacation right the week before the deadline...so many things to do, so little time [:(] | |
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FeranEldritchKnight
Sergeant
385 Posts
Kansas City, MO USA
| | 06/04/2006 4:17 PM |
| | I'm guessing here, but I can repaint the BGB to look like a normal bugbear, right? I mean for the contest of course. I was just considering doing this anyway. I might do the same with the FD. | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 06/04/2006 4:32 PM |
| Yes, FeranEldritchKnight, you can paint them however you want.
I just asked for the BGB story, so that anyone who wanted to paint them as the 'real thing', knew what that was.
Variety is encouraged [)] (see my repaints in challenge 1). | | | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 06/05/2006 12:18 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by FeranEldritchKnight
I'm guessing here, but I can repaint the BGB to look like a normal bugbear, right? I mean for the contest of course. I was just considering doing this anyway. I might do the same with the FD.
Check the last contest for Meg's "clown" entry....
I just discovered that I've one each for the Dwarf and the BGB. Now, I just have to figure out how to work the BGB the way I want. | |
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taliesin
Underboss
1113 Posts
| | 06/05/2006 9:54 AM |
| | I'll play again. I kinda need all of my bloddghosts for RHoD, so I'll play with the frost dwarf. That one needs the repaint more, anyway. | |
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Lady-Bast
Warrior
242 Posts
Central Illinois
| | 06/05/2006 2:47 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Can of the Cave Beer
quote:
Originally posted by FeranEldritchKnight
I'm guessing here, but I can repaint the BGB to look like a normal bugbear, right? I mean for the contest of course. I was just considering doing this anyway. I might do the same with the FD.
Check the last contest for Meg's "clown" entry....
I STILL get nightmares about that clown...
*shiver*
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taliesin
Underboss
1113 Posts
| | 06/05/2006 3:06 PM |
| | Well, that went pretty quick. I haven't flocked the base yet, but the painting is done. Now I just have to wait, patiently, going slowly insane with the irrational desire to show off my repaint.[:D] | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1553 Posts
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| | 06/05/2006 3:18 PM |
| I'm in. I missed out on it last time, so I swear I'll paint them solid blue if I run out of time, if just to get an entry in.
Seriously, the Frost Dwarf will look good as a regular dwarf easily enough. The Blood Ghost Berserker would also look better repainted or just touched up. | |
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ilarue
Underboss
1259 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 9:36 AM |
| I hope to get one or both painted up just because I enjoyed painting the tiefling, but I won't officially enter them.
Meg I have some extra rares that I'll happily add to the prize support, so that the winner has more choices. | |
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XenoZephyr
Underboss
1083 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 11:21 AM |
| I wish I wasn't in the middle of moving or else I'd give it a go. Congratz to ilarue for last and good luck to the next set of participants. Can't wait to see the results!
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Dragon Snack
Warrior
285 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 1:48 PM |
| Agh, I don't have any of these 2 either (admittedly I didn't buy a lot of WD).
Maybe I can pick up some before the deadline... | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 4:56 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by ilarue
I hope to get one or both painted up just because I enjoyed painting the tiefling, but I won't officially enter them.
Meg I have some extra rares that I'll happily add to the prize support, so that the winner has more choices.
Ilarue, glad you'll be painting again, post your photos on the thread (when it's up), just put a note in it that you don't want to be entered in the prize draw, and I'll leave your name out.
Thanks for the offer of prize support, but things get very complicated when there's more than 1 person involved in supplying the prizes in a particular month. I'll probably start looking for a sponsor for next time when I close this one, so if you'd like to volunteer then, (depending on what other offers we have), you'd be welcome [:)]. (Sorry, if this sounds ungrateful - I just want to keep my life simple - hopefully you can understand). | | | |
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elder_basilisk
Sergeant
410 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 10:48 AM |
| | I'll be in. Gotta think about what I want to repaint though. | |
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DireBadger
Warrior
266 Posts
Glasgow, UK
| | 06/08/2006 6:22 PM |
| Great stuff. Looking forward to joining in :)
Thanks for running this show, Meg. | |
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