So what's with the colors?

[Kengar]

I've noticed in the Show Off forum people painting a given faction to include at least some of a particular color. What's the deal with this? Does it have some significance in the rules?

[spiritual_exorcist]

Nope,

Very common to have people following a colour scheme as it appears on the datacards though, so very often see blue Crusaders for example. Nothing having to do with the rules, paint your minis as you see fit.

[Qwyksilver]

Keeping models painted within a set color scheme makes it easier to track specific troops and bring a sense of uniformity to a particular army.

 

It's a way to help differentiate the 18 Warrior models fielded in 3 different troops so it reduces the "Which troop is he in again?"

 

There are no rules or requirements for painting your army any specific color. Data card colors are not the only legal colors allowed. Warlord isn't like that. If you want Blaze Orange and Green Crusaders...go for it. You might get some ribbing from friends, but if you really dig those colors, no one cares.

 

Color choices are up to the individual painter, and how they want to represent their army.

[Saint of Sinners]

I'm currently toying with painting my dwarves in camo...yes I've run out of CAVs to paint

[Evilbob]

Another good example are the 'Easter Elves'. Painted in pastel pinks greens and blues. --by a guy none the less.

[Kengar]

Thanks for the info!

I've seen a lot of blue & white Crusaders, but I had it in mind to paint mine in greens and whites, to go with the whole "Ivy Crown" idea. The Necropolis guys will probably have a red or purple theme.

[Arbiter10]

Kengar, just so you know, the Templar Knights that come in the box set are not part of the Ivy Crown. There's a little fluff in the rulebook that describes the different groups that are part of the Crusader faction, but not a whole lot. I'm waiting on pins and needles for the Crusader book so that we can get more information on how these different groups relate to each other. Like others have said, paint your knights green & white by all means if that's what you want; I just wanted to prevent you from basing your color scheme on incorrect information.

[Kengar]

Kengar, just so you know, the Templar Knights that come in the box set are not part of the Ivy Crown. There's a little fluff in the rulebook that describes the different groups that are part of the Crusader faction, but not a whole lot. I'm waiting on pins and needles for the Crusader book so that we can get more information on how these different groups relate to each other. Like others have said, paint your knights green & white by all means if that's what you want; I just wanted to prevent you from basing your color scheme on incorrect information.

 

Interesting. I just assumed that the Ivy Crown was the symbol for the monarch, and all Denelspire types were its subjects.

 

 

(I can't WAIT to get home this afternoon and rip open that box so I can FINALLY read the book. )

[drjsallison]

Some colors, however, just shouldn't be used. Any one who remembers my pink Necros can attest to that. (They have switched their color to purple and look less pretty and much cooler )

[Uthgar]

In the last Beta of the rules there was a "rule" about colors matching the alignment of the model. It was blue/good, purple/neutral and red/evil. It didn't make it to the rule book. That is why think a lot of the older models had certain colors in them. This is a bit different of a subject, but putting a dot of paint on the base for the alignment can help with certain abilities.

Matt

[Evilbob]

And if you want to have your whole army in one color scheme paint one side of the base (like the rear side) one color to differentiate troops.

[Darthiir]

i like have color schemes for my armies...it makes them look like, well, an army. it's not like you see a bunch of marines going into combat with forest camo, winter camo, and desert camo all at the same time. proper uniform and such.

 

my elves, being sick of the whole green elven woodsie thing, when for a darker look. the lots of blacks and greys...with different color sashes to tell the troops apart.

[spiritual_exorcist]

It's a way to help differentiate the 18 Warrior models fielded in 3 different troops so it reduces the "Which troop is he in again?"

 

I havn't done it yet, but my intent is to print out labels (white text on black background) that have the model Name, and a ID # on them and laquer them to the front of each of my models bases. I've seen this doen by people a couple of times and it looks pretty good (toying with the idea of putting the points cost on the rear, possibly with the Model type (Leader, Hero, Mage, grunt, etc...)

 

That way, if I have it written down, I know Crusader Knights 4, 5, and 6, are in the same troop as Ironspines 1 and 2, and Lead By Sir Conlan 2.

 

My biggest problem with using different paint schemes for different units is that I always feel obligated to field the same troops over and over because that is the way they are painted up.

[Arbiter10]

My biggest problem with using different paint schemes for different units is that I always feel obligated to field the same troops over and over because that is the way they are painted up.

 

This is exactly what I was thinking, SE. My solution to this is to use tiny colored rubber bands (about 1/4" diameter) to differentiate troops. You bring up a good idea too. It sounds like it would be both classy-looking and useful. Any ideas of what materials to use? Print out the labels on regular computer paper and then glue them on? You mentioned lacquer, but what exactly does this entail?

[mooseyjoe]

my troops get differentiated by those little colored dots you can buy at the store. I stick em on, and when I need to change troops, I pull em off and put on a new color.