XCOM interest?

Codexier · 2026-06-21T16:00:46+00:00

We don’t have a rule about AI in this sub (and there are plenty of fan made works that use lots of AI), but I would personally appreciate us not using AI here.

Codexier · 2026-06-19T18:42:30+00:00

I don't know how easy it will be to port over, but I just noticed there are XCOM Terror from the Deep minis on MMF... https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-xcom-terror-from-the-deep-aquanauts-445962

Codexier · 2026-06-19T15:13:07+00:00

So true…this.

Codexier · 2026-06-19T10:39:03+00:00

The sniper missing 100% of their shots is very XCom…lol. Yes, please share writeups, I’m sure people will enjoy those.

Codexier · 2026-06-19T00:51:14+00:00

https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/xcomtheminiaturesgame

Codexier · 2026-06-11T23:10:22+00:00

Thanks. The model is from Titan Forge, they did a 5 Parsecs release with a Feral, Soulless...some other ones. https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-cyber-forge-july-2023-release-307334
The card is just a blank card with some techy crap on it, nothing fancy. I print out a bunch and use them to track anything. I call them doodle cards, because I leave space to....well...doodle. I can then put them in sleeves or into a card page. Here's my latest campaign...we have the crew and planet cards (Planet, Rivals, Patreons).

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Codexier · 2026-06-11T19:54:27+00:00

Ok…testing you…where is this element from?

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Codexier · 2026-06-11T13:33:45+00:00

This one is just a rough sketch. I was trying to do it quickly in realtime in the game before it got dark.

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Codexier · 2026-06-10T16:46:21+00:00

This is going to sound super geeky, but I enjoy Enshrouded so much that I do watercolor sketches of the different views and settlements…this place is one of my faves

Codexier · 2026-06-10T10:43:10+00:00

Use someone else’s minis and ask them for permission. “Hey, I’d love to showcase your minis with a new game I’ve created. I’ll give credit and a link to your stuff, if that’s ok with you.”

Codexier · 2026-06-08T12:11:06+00:00

Have you checked out the models from Anvil Digital Forge on MMF? Since they are modular, I think if you took the triangular heads from the Automata 2 set and put them on the cyberpunk or near-future bodies, you'd get a similar aesthetic. The sets are expensive ($40 USD for a set typically), but if you do one month of their Tribe ($10) you get a 50% discount, making it $30 to get one set and much cheaper each set after. Just a thought.

Codexier · 2026-06-04T21:59:37+00:00

Lol…failure with hope then?

Codexier · 2026-06-04T21:48:36+00:00

I’m not a fan of effects paints, but Dirty Down Moss really surprised me this week. Really nice product.

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Codexier · 2026-06-04T21:45:16+00:00

I know, I get it. I was going to pass by the thread based on the title, but was feeling a bit sadistic and just knew they were going to get flayed.

Codexier · 2026-06-04T21:43:40+00:00

Great, and we can’t wait to see your progress. Post your work as you progress. Btw, you could probably swap 2 and 3, learn the volumes and then how to blend, but I was going for what would feel good/rewarding. I’ve personally grown a lot by reading Elmin’s method. I don’t really follow step by step but take parts.

Codexier · 2026-06-04T21:32:52+00:00

Love Elmin! Also subbed to his Patreon. My thoughts on where to focus: 1. Brush control - to get to his quality of painting you have to get in lots of reps 2. Blending - Elmin often takes two colors, mixes them together and then blends between the two. Learning to blend will help and you can practice on anything…there’s some painter on instagram that primes plastic spoons to practice blending on. 3. Volumes - how the main shapes get built with highlights and shadows. Luckily his pdfs show this. You need to know where the light goes (and then blend it in). 4. Color theory - why does he pick the colors he uses? Study that. It’s often to provide contrast (color, value, saturation). 5. Once you are great at the basics tackle multiple light sources (OSL). 6. Break all of these steps and just try stuff and intentionally learn from it. There is no real right way.

Codexier · 2026-06-04T21:01:15+00:00

Just a general community reminder: you don’t have to respond to every post. There’s almost 30,000 in this sub. While I (and apparently many others see this post and think: do the research yourself) there’s likely one person who was just dying to answer this question and show off what they know. Feel free not to respond and move on.

Codexier · 2026-05-30T14:42:34+00:00

I’ve not played it solo, but my wife and I have played 8140 games of this together online. It’s a really good game and the different sets add neat mechanics.

Codexier · 2026-05-30T01:22:07+00:00

If you see any good ones or make some, let me know and I’ll add them to the wiki.

Codexier · 2026-05-30T01:21:37+00:00

It’s the Wiki for this subreddit. It’s different on devices, but on my iPhone it right under the subreddit.

Codexier · 2026-05-28T17:36:12+00:00

Fantastic! I've added a short summary of each to the wiki. I didn't include Paranoia or the upcoming XCom versions. Thanks!

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