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#11
Community News and Announcements / Re: YakTribe TAG 2024 (Tribeme...
Last post by MarcoSkoll - January 14, 2024, 05:37:50 PMWell, if there's enough people to make a day of it, I'm potentially interested! Given there's a train station on the ECML within reasonable taxi distance, it would be pretty similar to different to get to than Warhammer World for anyone going via London.
In theory, that also means I could bring along many of my toys, assuming you're thinking of running it at 54mm.
In theory, that also means I could bring along many of my toys, assuming you're thinking of running it at 54mm.
#12
Community News and Announcements / YakTribe TAG 2024 (Tribemeet a...
Last post by karandras_sh - January 13, 2024, 01:39:12 PMThis year's Tribemeet from YakTribe has been announced it will be taking place on the 21st and 22nd of September 2024
Details here
https://yaktribe.games/community/threads/tag-uk-2024.13527/
The theme is anything goes, so more a bring your own games and enjoy. My plan is to run a mini / 1 day campaign of Inquisitor for anyone who wants to visit.
Other games I know will be being played are BFG, Warhammer 3rd edition (we are building chaos path to glory warbands), necromunda (usually NCE but newmunda does happen too) and bolt action.
Details here
https://yaktribe.games/community/threads/tag-uk-2024.13527/
The theme is anything goes, so more a bring your own games and enjoy. My plan is to run a mini / 1 day campaign of Inquisitor for anyone who wants to visit.
Other games I know will be being played are BFG, Warhammer 3rd edition (we are building chaos path to glory warbands), necromunda (usually NCE but newmunda does happen too) and bolt action.
#13
Painting and Modelling / Re: Duel scale Chaos themed wa...
Last post by gpemby - December 18, 2023, 11:43:48 AM
F to this! I am on the mend but it'll be the new year before I get to attempt to pick this band back up and get them over the line!
#14
Inquisitor Game Discussion / Re: Converting Necromunda stat...
Last post by MarcoSkoll - November 14, 2023, 06:38:06 AMSorry for a slow response - we're not that busy any more, so I tend to not drop in every day. (I should see if I can set up an e-mail digest that tells me when the site is active).
Generally I wouldn't worry too much about converting stats directly; Inquisitor is a different breed of game to Necromunda - something I tend to describe as "tabletop improv theatre" - and so trying to convert from Necromunda would a bit like a novelist trying to work out how to write Marneus Calgar based on just his WH40K statline. Sure, you get to know how hard he can hit and all that, but it doesn't tell you much about how to make him an interesting character for a story.
As far as the general question about how to stat a character, my normal advice is summed up in the Conclave Standard article on our Carthax wiki.
But as I say, that's only part of the story. With an Inquisitor character, there's generally some kind of a hook that makes them an interesting character to be part of the story you're telling on the tabletop, rather than just the latest badass stoically caving in heads for the Emperor. You want to look at how you want this character to feel in play, and make sure you represent that in the character sheet you put together.
One of my favourite examples of this amongst my characters is Sgt Daniela Kronen, who's supposed to be a tunnel fighter from Mordant Prime (I saw a sketch in WD284 many years ago and decided that I was having that character in my warband), who gets a special rule that because she's used to fighting in the gloom, she halves penalties for darkness. This isn't a particularly powerful ability (some equipment completely negates darkness), but when it comes into play it makes her feel like she is genuinely a close-quarters fighter from a night world.
Of course, some things like character personality and morality can be beyond the scope of a character sheet*, and are up to you to handle in play, but look at what parts of these characters you want to represent in their sheets.
* Although rules can sometimes encourage certain personality traits - stuff like "Character is at -1 speed if he's separated from his Heirloom sword as he is distracted by thoughts of dishonouring his family" can add some zest. (I recommend against hard phrasing like "Character must immediately attempt to recover their heirloom sword if they lose it" because that can result in characters doing bluntly stupid things).
Generally I wouldn't worry too much about converting stats directly; Inquisitor is a different breed of game to Necromunda - something I tend to describe as "tabletop improv theatre" - and so trying to convert from Necromunda would a bit like a novelist trying to work out how to write Marneus Calgar based on just his WH40K statline. Sure, you get to know how hard he can hit and all that, but it doesn't tell you much about how to make him an interesting character for a story.
As far as the general question about how to stat a character, my normal advice is summed up in the Conclave Standard article on our Carthax wiki.
But as I say, that's only part of the story. With an Inquisitor character, there's generally some kind of a hook that makes them an interesting character to be part of the story you're telling on the tabletop, rather than just the latest badass stoically caving in heads for the Emperor. You want to look at how you want this character to feel in play, and make sure you represent that in the character sheet you put together.
One of my favourite examples of this amongst my characters is Sgt Daniela Kronen, who's supposed to be a tunnel fighter from Mordant Prime (I saw a sketch in WD284 many years ago and decided that I was having that character in my warband), who gets a special rule that because she's used to fighting in the gloom, she halves penalties for darkness. This isn't a particularly powerful ability (some equipment completely negates darkness), but when it comes into play it makes her feel like she is genuinely a close-quarters fighter from a night world.
Of course, some things like character personality and morality can be beyond the scope of a character sheet*, and are up to you to handle in play, but look at what parts of these characters you want to represent in their sheets.
* Although rules can sometimes encourage certain personality traits - stuff like "Character is at -1 speed if he's separated from his Heirloom sword as he is distracted by thoughts of dishonouring his family" can add some zest. (I recommend against hard phrasing like "Character must immediately attempt to recover their heirloom sword if they lose it" because that can result in characters doing bluntly stupid things).
#15
Inquisitor Game Discussion / Converting Necromunda stat car...
Last post by PKBrennan666 - November 08, 2023, 08:59:43 PMI've done a search but have come up with any discussions on how to convert the new Necromunda stat cards to Inquisitor. Right now I have got Scrutinator-Primus Servalen and her cyber-mastiff, which is a doddle using the Enforcer stats, but the Doctor Arachnos figure I have might be a little more complex...
So I thought it would be wise to ask how you all went about things vis a vis bringing in minis from Necromunda and Kill Team (especially as I have one Inquisitoral Agents boxed set made up and another on order along with two boxes of Arbites [on the same order]). I also have the old metal Ordo Hereticus boxed set floating around...
So I thought it would be wise to ask how you all went about things vis a vis bringing in minis from Necromunda and Kill Team (especially as I have one Inquisitoral Agents boxed set made up and another on order along with two boxes of Arbites [on the same order]). I also have the old metal Ordo Hereticus boxed set floating around...
#16
Painting and Modelling / Re: Mike's 54mm Collecting, Mo...
Last post by Mike712 - October 08, 2023, 07:49:41 PMI finished the warband I was working on and finally took some pictures to upload.
#17
Painting and Modelling / Re: Mike's 54mm Collecting, Mo...
Last post by MarcoSkoll - September 08, 2023, 12:11:49 PMQuote from: Mike712 on September 06, 2023, 10:40:45 PMI've also discovered that my print settings that work fine in summer result in failed prints in cooler weather, meaning I have to double the exposure time, or go through the nightmare process of draining and completely cleaning the tank to try to remove my failed print from the FEP film with a scraper, without tearing my FEP film.Yeah, resin properties changing with temperature are a hassle.
Eventually I decided to bite the bullet and install temperature controlled heaters in mine (a Photon Mono SE), which has helped a lot with consistency, as well as being able to use some more specialist resins reliably. Being able to bring it up a bit above standard room temp (I usually go for 30 degrees C) is useful, as it means I can keep the exposure times short, in turn helping keep the print detail crisp.
#18
Painting and Modelling / Re: Mike's 54mm Collecting, Mo...
Last post by Mike712 - September 06, 2023, 10:40:45 PMQuote from: MarcoSkoll on September 06, 2023, 01:19:53 AMI realise I've scarcely commented recently, but I am reading!QuoteWith no more conversions to do, without investing in now increasingly expensive Inq models, or 3D printing3D printing is getting a lot more accessible now. Still more an enthusiast level tech than a consumer level one, but it's increasingly it's more down to having a modicum of tech skill than it is down to pricing.
It remains slightly surreal to me that, although we're not quite at the level that I can magically wave my hands and have a shiny new object in my hands five minutes later, there is a machine in my house that can turn a vat of goo into physical objects to my specification.
I've been 3D printing for just under 2 years. I have an Elgoo Saturn 4k resin printer and it's an awesome bit of kit. And you're right, it's definitely not a snap your fingers and work sort of deal, there's a lot of finesse to the print settings and supports especially. I've also discovered that my print settings that work fine in summer result in failed prints in cooler weather, meaning I have to double the exposure time, or go through the nightmare process of draining and completely cleaning the tank to try to remove my failed print from the FEP film with a scraper, without tearing my FEP film.
It's a totally new thing to learn, but getting that perfect print is quite satisfying.
Having a Saturn with a nice big build plate means printing 54mm terrain is completely viable, this will definitely be my main aim, as that is where my collection is most lacking.
I'm always on the look out for miniatures to print, only issue is the options are nearly endless. Almost everything imaginable in the 40k universe is possible. I get overwhelmed by the infinite possibilities and don't know what to dedicate my time and print cycles to.
I also love working with the medium of white metal for miniatures and a lot of my inspiration comes from the process of converting metal minis, so I don't get the same reward of creating a finished article out of a pool of grey gloop. There's also something uniquely characterful about the Inq range, which results in an aesthetic, that I've been unable to equal via other means.
I also enjoy the hunt for specific bits, though that is becoming more frustrating as the years pass... I really need a Damien head, stimm injectors sprue and some Mechadendrite tendrils, though I'm hoping my newly acquired green tubes tentacles and wires maker will help with the last one!
I have an update coming soon, as I've completed a warband! Just need to take some photos during the day for good lighting.
#19
Painting and Modelling / Re: Mike's 54mm Collecting, Mo...
Last post by MarcoSkoll - September 06, 2023, 01:19:53 AMI realise I've scarcely commented recently, but I am reading!
It remains slightly surreal to me that, although we're not quite at the level that I can magically wave my hands and have a shiny new object in my hands five minutes later, there is a machine in my house that can turn a vat of goo into physical objects to my specification.
QuoteWith no more conversions to do, without investing in now increasingly expensive Inq models, or 3D printing3D printing is getting a lot more accessible now. Still more an enthusiast level tech than a consumer level one, but it's increasingly it's more down to having a modicum of tech skill than it is down to pricing.
It remains slightly surreal to me that, although we're not quite at the level that I can magically wave my hands and have a shiny new object in my hands five minutes later, there is a machine in my house that can turn a vat of goo into physical objects to my specification.
#20
Painting and Modelling / Re: Mike's 54mm Collecting, Mo...
Last post by Mike712 - September 03, 2023, 09:08:21 AMKeeping up my newly discovered momentum, I got straight into finishing my 54mm Yarrick.
I've seen Yarrick done in inquisitor scale before, but decided to have a go at making this iconic commissar myself.
Complete with his ork power claw from the old metal ork nob mini, the storm bolter from the bolt weapons expansion, I used a Kasrkin backpack for his powerpack, his peaked officers cap is sculpted.
I've seen Yarrick done in inquisitor scale before, but decided to have a go at making this iconic commissar myself.
Complete with his ork power claw from the old metal ork nob mini, the storm bolter from the bolt weapons expansion, I used a Kasrkin backpack for his powerpack, his peaked officers cap is sculpted.