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Title: I'm back
Post by: Sjapie on July 16, 2015, 07:58:09 PM
Well, This might not be the correct place to post, but I didn't find any place for new arrivals, so I thought to just post it here. I'm sure Lex won't mind moving it to a more correct topic.

So for those who don't know me, or don't recognize my nickname, I'm Christof and after a couple of years away from warmaster I would like to get back into it. Yesterday I was busy setting up my armies again and the memories from the old crew at call to arms. Lex, Alex, Rick, Wayne, Dane, Thomas, Murray, Jacques, Chris, Scott, Siamak and many many others, in fact I missed it and you lot. So I'd like to get back and do some proper socializing over a good pint and a board full of mini's.
 
The problem had always been getting a game in as I live in Belgium, and there weren't that many players here.  Lex advised me to seek out Jo. So Jo, you'll get a pm sometime.

For those who don't know me, here's the armies that I used to play:
Orcs and goblins
Skaven
Chaos
I was busy painting dwarfs when I stepped out due to a car accident.

I also played ancients and have the following armies there:
Egyptians (6mm) painted
Assyrians (6mm) painted
Romans (10mm) and Indians (6mm) still to be painted

For the rest I love painting the models (just ask Wayne about the goblins with the polka dot hoods) and the social aspect of the game. I'll see if I can get some stuff on the forum when I get some pictures done.

Anyway, it feels good to see the community hasn't withered and is still alive. It was nice to see this forum so active.

With kind regards,
Christof
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Geep on July 17, 2015, 03:43:50 AM
Great to have you back. Do you still have your old armies around?
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: empireaddict on July 17, 2015, 08:33:54 AM
What he just said.  When I was a newbie, losing a game to you in two turns at the Bognor Euro-GT is still etched in my mind!  And it would be great to see those polka-dots back in action.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Sjapie on July 17, 2015, 10:31:23 AM
Yes, I still have all the original armies. I even still have the 2 Best painted awards I got for them as well.
I'm planning on finishing some dwarfs I was busy with back then. I hope I'll be able to do them as good as I used to paint, but I'm sure I'll manage.

Oh, god, the Bognor regis EuroGT. The weekend where the most sunny place in the UK was one of the most stormy weekends I can remember (and I live by the sea, I am used to lots of wind). Sure is nostalgia. I don't remember your nickname, but I sure remember having some real fun games there (apart from my 1 or 2 year old son throwing up on the carpet at the venue). I believe I played Rick that weekend, and Lesley but I might have gotten that mixed up with others, and if I'm not mistaken I played someone called Tim.

I must say it's nice to be remembered and welcomed back, and also to receive messages for a game. (already received one from Peter and Jo), I'll see to take them up on it.

I also have a feeling Geep knows me, but I don't remember the nicknames.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: mlkr on July 17, 2015, 01:55:17 PM
I'm all new and from Sweden so it's a pretty sure bet we dont know each other but if you have any pics of your army I would love to see them ^_^ inspiration is always nice :D
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Geep on July 17, 2015, 04:26:31 PM
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I also have a feeling Geep knows me, but I don't remember the nicknames
Unfortunately I don't think I do. I am, and always have been, trapped way down here in Australia. I think I've heard of you before, though- I've made a habit of collecting every book, magazine and (if possible) model for the game.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Stormwind on July 17, 2015, 05:50:05 PM
Great to have you back =)
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: jchaos79 on July 17, 2015, 08:45:40 PM
Hi, It would be great to see some pictures of your armies!

Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Sjapie on July 26, 2015, 05:02:52 PM
Well, finally found some time to take some pictures. Here they are.
2 dwarf warriors units, one old and one newly painted, some troll slayers, a Skaven doom Bell, A brigade with ratswarm, jezzail and warp lightning cannon. Some goblins and two different troll units.

If you're wondering which units are new, the bases aren't finished yet. units that are finished, have a brownish base with grass tufts on them.

Small files in attachment.
Title: I'm back
Post by: mlkr on July 26, 2015, 05:24:54 PM
Those are some really sweet paintjobs. The shields on the dwarfs have such a nice battlescarred effect and the stonetrolls really shows of your highlightingskills! Kudos!
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: jchaos79 on July 26, 2015, 07:17:05 PM
Goblin unit is top notch! great banner.

Also like the rats!

great work
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: empireaddict on July 27, 2015, 06:25:33 AM
Very nice.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Sjapie on August 31, 2015, 03:33:58 PM
Well, a couple of weeks ago Jo and me played a 2000pts Orcs vs Orcs game.
It was a tight game and in the end... the orcs won ....
....drumroll.............. that is the orcs from Jo.
 
I'm looking to get into a game with Peter as well, and it looks like we'll have more games in the future.

Painting is going forward as well, as the dwarf warriors, trollslayers and the skaven doombell have now been properly based as well as a new stormvermin unit that I still hadn't started painting. I'll see to get all models I still have here at home painted up. I'll occasionally have a check on acquiring some new armies, so I can have a go with those, but with enough blisters and armies at home for 4 armies I should be fine for a while.

I'm checking if I will be able to make it to the triwizard in Saffron Walden, but with my guard duties and me being off from home the week before it's not very likely.

However,  I am thinking about a get together for Belgians and the surrounding countries at a local wargames convention, and would like to know if there's any interest. (I'll certainly also check with Jo and some old contacts that also used to play). Let me know if there's interest.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Stormwind on August 31, 2015, 03:46:21 PM
Always great to see triumphant returns. =3
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Gorrin on August 31, 2015, 04:54:12 PM
WHOOOOOAAAAAA.

GREAT. PAINT.

THAT. IS. ALL.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Lex on August 31, 2015, 05:58:47 PM
Trying to set up a meet at my place ....  late october or november and trying not to clash with the UK one.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Janners on August 31, 2015, 06:25:01 PM
Lex - we have around 16-18 players committed to Nov - which is nice! Would love to  get a warband together and come back to the mainland! Maybe new year would be better?
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Lex on August 31, 2015, 06:32:21 PM
That would work for a weekend tournament..... .  I aim to have some players like Jo and Sjappie, JChaos and Toon over for a day.....
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Sjapie on September 01, 2015, 07:52:50 AM
OK, I'll see to make myself available for Lex's one day event then. (I will not be available on the first week of November as I'm participating in the bloodbowl world cup in Lucca). I doubt Lex will do it on that weekend anyway, as the Antwerp wargames convention Crisis is on the same weekend and I bet Jo will likely go there.

It might be a good time to also discuss a weekend tournament then (when we're at Lex's).
Over here I've been organising a two day bloodbowl tournaments from 2002 onwards (first alone, later a good friend of mine helped out), so I certainly have the contacts to do something like that. In fact the first one was a double warmaster bloodbowl tournament, but due to lack of interest we retained the bloodbowl part only.
Is there a calendar on this site with the upcoming tournaments?

Anyway, the wargame convention I talked about earlier is on the 12th of March. I hope that doesn't conflict with the next Saffron Waldon Triwizard, because I'd love to join that one. It would be nice to get some feedback if people are interested. That way I can then get a table reserved for us.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Jurisch on September 03, 2015, 09:16:00 AM
Hi,

Weltliche back! Would be interessted in March for a tournament. November won't work for me.

Regards,
Jurisch
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: quasar42 on September 28, 2015, 01:17:24 PM
Hi Christof,

Thomas here. The little time I have for miniatures got distracted by Epic and a 10mm Napoleonics project. But recently Warmaster got my attention again when I received the Evil Men crowd funder figures. They are fantastic and I started painting them right away. Would be great to bring them out to battle against your Orcs. 
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Lex on September 28, 2015, 01:41:33 PM
WOOT......  I thought I saw someone sneak in here.......
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: quasar42 on September 28, 2015, 04:36:36 PM
It has been a while. Christof's post brought back fond memories.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Sjapie on September 30, 2015, 11:01:46 AM
aha, Thomas,

Well, good seeing you again.
Good thing to know is that Jo is also playing now and  he's got connections with others playing. We should see to meet up and get some games under our belt.
I also need to check with Toon (Peter), for a game, but it's been a bit busy lately.

Actually I was waiting for some news when Lex would check for that get together. Otherwise let's just see to meet up somewhere with the gang, have a pint and discuss what we can do with warmaster again.

If someone would be able to tell when Alex is foreseeing that Saffron Waldon event in March/April next year we can see what we can do. If it isn't on the 12th of March, we might be able to do a game at Warcon again? If you are up to it of course?

Ah, and we've had a second battle against Jo again, this time Skaven versus witch hunters. It was a real fun game, very bloody as well. Jo's taken some pictures. I'll see if we can create something of a battle report especially as those are two of the rarer played armies and this was a real fun battle.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Lex on September 30, 2015, 01:53:28 PM
Lex is trying to survive a Mariage and a Moots, after that we do business !
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: quasar42 on September 30, 2015, 03:04:43 PM

A game in Gent would be great. It would add motivation to finish the Evil Men army. I have also early stage Araby and Wood Elve armies. And I was looking at the Pendraken Samurai Apes as an addition to my samurai army.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Stormwind on September 30, 2015, 05:31:09 PM
@Quasar42

Oh if you say that, you must show us pictures! I am planning on making a Wood Elf army using a mixture of Eureka and GW Dark Elf proxies.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: quasar42 on September 30, 2015, 08:00:26 PM

Photos are not one of my strengths. But I might build up the courage. I use Eureka too. Since they are quite a bit smaller than the GW figures I envisage them as some kind of pixy type creatures and I paint them with blue skin! I have also these from Microworld: http://www.microworldgames.com/collections/6mm-fantasy/products/pixie and these http://www.microworldgames.com/collections/6mm-fantasy/products/lesser-treekin.  Plus treemen from Kallistra. For the actual elves I was thinking of either Copplestone rangers or the BOFA Elves.
Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Stormwind on October 10, 2015, 02:09:14 PM
I'm going to use the Copplestone Rangers, myself.

http://thebrushsquig.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/wood-elves-and-romansoh-my.html

^ Inspired by this one.