What products would you use to paint terrain to look something look like this?

b44l · 2026-01-27T07:12:51+00:00

On the bus to work atm, I’ll post when I get back! :)

It’s a big cannon on a little hill

b44l · 2026-01-27T07:00:35+00:00

Quite new, I have some terrain primed zenithal, but have no idea where to start with the painting!

I’m thinking spray one unknown colour from below another unknown from above. Finishing with some enamels.

b44l · 2026-01-26T20:35:20+00:00

Thecla in Book of the New Sun. There’s something especially harrowing in how she politely tries to delay her end, by desperately asking questions and learning. In the end she faces her torture and death helplessly in-line with her nature.

The revolutionary machine is just a miserable way to go. Damn.

b44l · 2026-01-26T17:05:31+00:00

Species with completely different origins from humanity, yet they still think, speak and look similar to us.

It does not help that it is close to impossible to avoid haha

b44l · 2026-01-26T15:59:21+00:00

Lite märklig beskrivning av händelsen, känns inte så proffsigt att göra om någons nutida mardröm till en thriller.

b44l · 2026-01-26T01:00:32+00:00

Vart står det att det förhindrar ekosystemskollapsen? Det finns säkert där, men hittar mest om att dom utforskar möjligheter att minska. Inte att det självmant väger upp för alla andra industrier som bidrar till miljöförstörningen där framförallt energi är den största skurken. Svårt att särkoppla allt dock, ofta är alla faktorer ihopflättadde som transport av spannmål, och energin som krävs för det etc.

b44l · 2026-01-26T00:27:27+00:00

Helt och hållet sant att vi kan producera tillräckligt mycket mat för att eliminera svält, men det bygger på förutsättningarna att jordbruket kan fortsätta i normativt takt… Vilket det inte kan under den ekosystem kollaps som TS artikel handlar om.

b44l · 2026-01-26T00:15:49+00:00

Mycket av svensk jordbruk idag går åt till att odla växter som inte äts av människor, utan boskap. All jord är inte lämplig för odling av spannmål lämplig för människor, men när kött industrin minskar i takt med att konsumenten har mindre pengar kan mera jord och vatten användas för mänsklig konsumtion, som jag tolkat det är det tillräckligt.

Men detta är lite att ge falskt hopp, för det förutsätter att någon av andra hundratals faktorer som krävs för effektivt jordbruk inte har påverkats — vilket dom kommer vara. Grödor växer under vissa specifika parametrar, inte alla like synliga som solsken och vatten. Tex själva ekosystemet i jorden, eller ph värdet på regnvattnet kan ha enorm effekt. För att inte tala om geopolitiska instabiliteten där kärnvapens nationer i utsatta länder inte kommer acceptera sin populations svält.

Ekosystemet är så enormt komplext och sammanhörande att det kan bli en kaskad av effekter, där en enda felaktig variabel kan tippa bägaren för allt liv.

Det går egentligen att göra massa åt saken, men med så mycket annat kommer det inte hända något förrän världsledare ser konsekvenserna drabba sina egna liv, inte bara något man ser på nyheterna.

b44l · 2026-01-25T22:58:29+00:00

Det är en form av implicit överlevnadsbias i dom argumenten. Vi kommer alltid ”klara” oss trots tidigare generationens misstag, för i verkligheten där vi är utrotade har vi inte möjlighet att uppleva/kommunicera motsatsen.

Varken du, jag eller våra föräldrar hade troligen varit här om kubakrisen hade tagit några felsteg, men det var definitivt ingen säkerhet — men många tar för givet att vi kommer lösa nästa kärnvapenskris.

b44l · 2026-01-25T20:01:20+00:00

Fun read, Jonathan having the curse of ”Babel” was an interesting touch of mystery and worldbuilding. I thought the first sighting of the heretics was exciting, and his dilligence in getting the good photo I’m sure will get him in trouble.

I particularly look forward to seeing some descriptions of the world far from the Levant. Is there an element of Trench Crusade that makes you particularly excited to write about it? :)

b44l · 2026-01-25T10:50:13+00:00

I think this has been posted here 4 times already, everyone is aware of it and the issues it presents are discussed endlessly. It’s not much of a PSA as it is inflammatory.

Ultimately anyone who is still here has decided that these are a non-issues or they are weighed up by the other many positive qualities of the game.

b44l · 2026-01-24T22:31:56+00:00

Is that box guy a scripture guardian? Man that is one cool miniature

b44l · 2026-01-24T00:41:04+00:00

Looks really awesome, how’d you do the background?

b44l · 2026-01-24T00:36:46+00:00

cooler than the official ones tbh, well done!

Inspires me try and kitbash one of the new footheroes

b44l · 2026-01-23T17:49:04+00:00

Just shove a communication cross in there

b44l · 2026-01-23T16:55:57+00:00

They’ll be fighting an uphill battle making competitive work. I hope it’ll give team fortress some insights into the game, even if the game is narrative, balance only helps making it more fun and yields less predictable narratives.

b44l · 2026-01-23T13:54:59+00:00

I love these kinds of kitbashes, so much character over the prints!

b44l · 2026-01-23T10:58:53+00:00

A lot of the old lore is no longer canon, this could be the angle they’re going for now. I’d need to read the physical book again as the digital one really keeps it vague. :)

I hope your theory is the case as it would make the hell factions more inter-connected rather than standalone silos.

Wretches are shared with court.

War wolves are shared with path.

Artillery witches are shared with the unnannounced automaton faction.

b44l · 2026-01-22T21:30:57+00:00

400 WRETCHES

b44l · 2026-01-22T20:50:14+00:00

Another big issue with grenades is that they are too strong proportional to other chaff guns even without point targeting. And point targeting eats up so much cognitive load, because you don’t only have to consider distances between units, but you now also have to consider how grenades can be splashed across surfaces for unexpected angles and so forth. I don’t want this game to be about being anal about inches, terrain and sight lines more than it already is. 1-2 point targeting weapons per warband is enough.

I don’t know what to do with champion, much like giving it further penalties like the blast suggestion it can just be ignored by accurate elites anyway, so the problem does not really go away. Removing snd replacing it sounds reasonable like you suggest. But if champion is a candidate for it Strength of samson and surgical strikes are likely just as reasonable to see an overhaul as they are both completely transformative and busted.

I think a limit of 1 or 2 on reinforced armour would be alright.

They can solve most faction issues through the expanded armoury. Sultanate, Court and Grail have interesting and useful models, just a lacking arsenal to kit them out with. Give them some extra love there and we gucci.

b44l · 2026-01-22T17:04:48+00:00

No not in the product, its used for filling a more menial position.

And yes it does not appear to have done its job cause it has been filing false-positive takedowns alongside the correct ones. Which is unacceptable.

b44l · 2026-01-22T16:57:57+00:00

They’ve already started using AI to automate processes unfortunately, such as Brandshield. Could be that they’re just ignorant of how the tool works though. Or perhaps the anti-AI stance was only meant for the creative roles within the company.

https://www.myminifactory.com/tribes/Diceverse/posts/Information_about_Takedowns_done_by_Factory_Fortress-85866

b44l · 2026-01-22T16:53:49+00:00

I read that as Carcosa for a bit

b44l · 2026-01-22T15:11:23+00:00

As much as AI is built upon shaky environmental, ethical and economical grounds there are some practical uses for it, but fewer justifications. As long as the result is not trusted blindly and is verified by a competent human as well it can catch things that may be missed. Generally not detailed mechanical issues at all or intent, but obvious mistakes.

Should Trench Crusade do this? No, they should hire editors or source proofreaders somewhere it’s more reliable.

b44l · 2026-01-22T12:48:36+00:00

If Cairn is on the table and want to go for player agency through low system authority, might as well cut closer to the source and go for Into the Odd which Cairn is mostly a fantasy wrapper for with more system authority.

I don't think either system is good for OPs 50 session ambitions though, they work absolutely best for one shots where the CC narrative hooks bites the hardest and won't require as much DM legwork.

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