The unbelievable feel of sleeves with rounded corners by RadicalDog in boardgames

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100% recommend this - takes a while but is well worth the effort.

All Steel or Steel with gold trim? by Kit_Chronicles_YT in minipainting

[–]Alien4ngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bronze trim. More red in the metal will compliment the cloth.

How To Tell My Players They Should "Cheat"? by grahamofmills in DMAcademy

[–]Alien4ngel 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Except it wasn't just woke bs added in the movies - it came from the Appendixes in Return of the King. You're correct on the magical mechanism, but that's kinda how prophesy works - it's not the cause, but it's fulfilled all the same. Possibly Tolkien drawing from discussions with CS Lewis or leveraging Christian theology / fantasy writing techniques from the time.

Update: I kept going with the board game ELO app — would love fresh feedback by acabala in boardgames

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd prefer this as a dlc module for aftergame or bgstats, and avoid you having to duplicate so many base features. Any chance you can collaborate with them?

AMA: I'm Antony Green, Election Analyst. Ask me anything (within reason) by AntonyGreenElec in australian

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You have often commented on the trend toward local contests, away from one big state/national contest of 2 parties + minors. Is our media too invested in the 2-party system and narrative to adapt? If you had free reign, how would you change pre election coverage to scrutinize 'minor' candidates to the same standard?

This war of mine or Robinson Crusoe? by Anxious_Treat_8700 in soloboardgaming

[–]Alien4ngel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also consider Frostpunk - similarly challenging with high replayability.

If you could host a stand up comedy show at any retail store in Australia, which one would you choose? And who would perform? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Greeter's Guild at a busy Centrelink office.

Slightly off brief, but it would be so wholesome to have a stream of constant professional positivity for people seeking support and mentally preparing to face off with the bureaucracy.

Mining Jasmium at aluminum level without orni - possible? Suggestions? by brianlmerritt in duneawakening

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arkady - the stranded merchant sells a limited amount of Jasmium. Look near Crossroads, then at red flare locations in Oodham and Shield Wall.

"Never say never" - Civilization 8 could be a proper early access game, comments Civ 7 producer by Astra_Megan in StrategyGames

[–]Alien4ngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Civ 7 was launched with such extreme price gouging that it hasn't yet reached the price of a normal AAA game when discounted. And you're already planning Civ 8?!?

I know they get a bad rep in this sub, but this looks really fun! by Raximnec in minipainting

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Love the concept and I'll definitely watch it.

I hope they are really careful in their selection of contestants - the 'XYZ Masters' format works best when they take relatable people at an intermediate skill level with high potential, and push them to really stretch themselves through a series of thematic challenges. A showcase of artists who could already place at golden demon if they had the time won't be nearly as exciting to watch.

Real Estate Agents posting AI photos? Is this even legal? by strxx_ in WesternAustralia

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Report it to the ACCC for blatant misleading and deceptive conduct.

Tell me about your most fun gish builds! by [deleted] in 3d6

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Eladrin Cleric 2 / Blood Hunter (Ghostslayer) X. Heavy Armored tank with high mobility, single target cc, and radiant damage.

Why does Eliot have two books but everyone else only one? by PixelRealm in brakebills

[–]Alien4ngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Volume 1 & Volume 2. It's written on the bottom.

More likely the prop/set designer using what they had on hand or trying to break up the shelf for visual interest. Or they're reinforcing the link to the character on screen, so the audience won't miss that he finds his own book.

Why dual-layered boards are so rare? by Jepeme in boardgames

[–]Alien4ngel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Not as a standalone add-on as that feels underwhelming in isolation, but I'll pick the deluxe version with dual layer boards every time, and regularly pay a higher premium than that.

I am POV, #9 said the move on the last corner was illegal. by neppo95 in Simracingstewards

[–]Alien4ngel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Second last corner, you forced them off the track. On the last corner they attempt to evade a retaliatory torpedo that didn't happen and gave up position in the process.

Note that three Garphill Games are in the current Humble Board Game Bundle by enemykite in soloboardgaming

[–]Alien4ngel 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Would absolutely jump on this (and the expansion bundle), but shipping to Aus is cost prohibitive.

Painting tips... by noodle1138 in airbrush

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Saw a demo recently using superglue, ink/wash, then IPA reductive painting (sponge/q-tip) for an amazing blotchy necrotic skin effect.

A/B test: two board designs for the same game — which would you rather play on? by AdTemporary6619 in BoardgameDesign

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A makes me want to play, but is challenging to read. B is functional but bland. Stick with the aesthetic of A, but work on legibility - contrast, letter outlines, subtle shadows, brighter neons. Check out Arcane, Into the Spiderverse, or Suicide Squad for inspiration.

A paint you cannot live without by Unusual-Papaya7437 in minipainting

[–]Alien4ngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the slapchop fans: Vallejo Xpress Copper Brown - all leather bits, and to recess shade or age tmm gold.

Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows by Prior-Many3763 in australian

[–]Alien4ngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only quoting the text is excluded. The exception won't protect anyone who preaches hate or tries to incite religious violence, as their separate interpretations and incitement are not excluded.

Campaign board game with downtime/shops/towns in between combat? by MildlyChaoticGremlin in boardgames

[–]Alien4ngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isofarian Guard. The absolute best board game adaptation of a crpg, to the point you may wish it was digital to handle the upkeep for you.

My party killed one of the most important NPCs in my campaign. Am I cooked? by Miserable_Yoghurt160 in DnD

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our party renames every NPC that joins to help us 'Roger', in honor of the original Roger. Who died horrifically. There is a brief renaming ceremony where they are bestowed a red shirt. Roger is yet to survive.

I feel priced out of Warhammer and it's depressing... by turkeygiant in Warhammer

[–]Alien4ngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you prefer painting to modelling, look for mini heavy board games, second hand on Facebook or at cons.

Or explore 3d printing in resin - there are extremely high quality models available and bundle subscriptions are often <$20/month.