Bones Kickstarter #3 Discussion

tiniest rhombus · July 16, 2015

Ive used maybe 4 of the bases from bones 2, still happy to get more. With Basius 2 coming soon, I'll be making up a carp ton of bases for personal use and exchanges and BoG.

Crowley · July 16, 2015

Ive used maybe 4 of the bases from bones 2, still happy to get more. With Basius 2 coming soon, I'll be making up a carp ton of bases for personal use and exchanges and BoG.

I've only used a few so far myself, but I really find I like them... And I'm looking forward to playing with flipping and filling them rather than setting the mini on top.

tiniest rhombus · July 16, 2015

Yeah, I love that they're double sided. They are really fantastic bases. And I'm all about the...well you know the rest. :-)

Knight of the Dinner Table · July 16, 2015

I have all the bases from Bones II left ... but new bases are ok ... Basius Pads due to arrive soon ... and then ...

Reaperbryan · July 16, 2015

A question for Reaper about the Blackstar Corsairs.

What size bases are they going to be on??

Thanks.

Asking again as I didn't see an answer and it's back on page 112.

they are pictured on 2" bases. The final bases have not yet been approved by our art department, but they will probably not be integrated.

Crowley · July 16, 2015

Numbers Based on 0900-1000 Reaper time today:
Total Gain Today - $11,100
Total to Next Goal - $10,055
New Backers This Hour - -1
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Current Average Pledge - $123.22
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Average Hourly Backers Today - 2.8
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Current Total Pledges $1,209,945
Current Total Backers 9804
Previous Hour Total Pledges $1,208,167
Previous Hour Total Backers 9805

klarg1 · July 16, 2015

Mr. Tianot?

malovalence, the dragon monarch

With five heads, he's more like the Dragon Oligarchy.

...

Parliament of Dragons?

Werkrobotwerk · July 16, 2015

I've burned through my bones 2 bases and had to reorder once already. I love the slotless round bases, and I am really up for any additions to the line.

Inarah · July 16, 2015

What is it about bases? I get an email and I have to think, do I need more bases? I have a drawer full from the last KS when I bought extra. But I feel like you can always use more bases.... and I like the Reaper ones for basic bases to do whatever with.

It's a good deal for the larger ones. For some reason 30mm/2" bases for monsters and larger figures are darn hard to find.

ladystorm · July 16, 2015

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Canadutchian · July 16, 2015

So I have a question for all you mini lovers:

I own no minis, having only gotten into DnD a few months ago. This will be my first set of minis, and as such I am more interested in the minis that provide a better 'use per dollar' than the more niche ones. So I much prefer, say, a set of lizardmen to a Behir. I would simply use the former far more often than the latter. (Without trying to be rude, I need to say that I do not need advice on where to start my collection, what to buy, etc. I have goals in mind, and Bones III is one of them.)

With that said, my question is: How much use do you feel you will get out of the Stoneskull expansion? (And, if I may ask; how many minis do you already own and what game(s) do you use them for?)

(This post is not to start a discussion on whether you or I or the pope uses their minis 'appropriately' and if we have correct definitions of 'appropriately' or 'use per dollar'. That mileage varies per person. Please do not devolve this into a "the way you do things is wrong" thread.)

dwarvenranger · July 16, 2015

So I have a question for all you mini lovers:

I own no minis, having only gotten into DnD a few months ago. This will be my first set of minis, and as such I am more interested in the minis that provide a better 'use per dollar' than the more niche ones. So I much prefer, say, a set of lizardmen to a Behir. I would simply use the former far more often than the latter. (Without trying to be rude, I need to say that I do not need advice on where to start my collection, what to buy, etc. I have goals in mind, and Bones III is one of them.)

With that said, my question is: How much use do you feel you will get out of the Stoneskull expansion? (And, if I may ask; how many minis do you already own and what game(s) do you use them for?)

(This post is not to start a discussion on whether you or I or the pope uses their minis 'appropriately' and if we have correct definitions of 'appropriately' or 'use per dollar'. That mileage varies per person. Please do not devolve this into a "the way you do things is wrong" thread.)

I think, that because it has creatures of varying power levels you would get a whole lot of use out of it. Gremlins, twig blights, the bear and perhaps the were armadillo at low levels then the minotaur and the stitch golems a little higher up, then the brain in a jar, succubus and finally the behir. And that that's just right now

Crowley · July 16, 2015

So I have a question for all you mini lovers:

I own no minis, having only gotten into DnD a few months ago. This will be my first set of minis, and as such I am more interested in the minis that provide a better 'use per dollar' than the more niche ones. So I much prefer, say, a set of lizardmen to a Behir. I would simply use the former far more often than the latter. (Without trying to be rude, I need to say that I do not need advice on where to start my collection, what to buy, etc. I have goals in mind, and Bones III is one of them.)

With that said, my question is: How much use do you feel you will get out of the Stoneskull expansion? (And, if I may ask; how many minis do you already own and what game(s) do you use them for?)

(This post is not to start a discussion on whether you or I or the pope uses their minis 'appropriately' and if we have correct definitions of 'appropriately' or 'use per dollar'. That mileage varies per person. Please do not devolve this into a "the way you do things is wrong" thread.)

I think, that because it has creatures of varying power levels you would get a whole lot of use out of it. Gremlins, twig blights, the bear and perhaps the were armadillo at low levels then the minotaur and the stitch golems a little higher up, then the brain in a jar, succubus and finally the behir. And that that's just right now

I for one will be picking up a bunch of twig blights when they're available at retail. 1 is not going to be nearly enough. 10-12 is probably more likely. The gremlins will mix in nicely with the goblins and kobolds I've already got, and given their abilities in old school D&D, they're useful for a LONG time. The bear can serve a lot of uses, not just as a potential opponent, but also as a beast form for a druid or other shape changer. Same thing for the armadillo. The golems? Those are fantastic low level golems, with a big one as a boss? So... basically, yes, I think I'm going to get a lot of use out of it.

wargamer · July 16, 2015

So I have a question for all you mini lovers:

I own no minis, having only gotten into DnD a few months ago. This will be my first set of minis, and as such I am more interested in the minis that provide a better 'use per dollar' than the more niche ones. So I much prefer, say, a set of lizardmen to a Behir. I would simply use the former far more often than the latter. (Without trying to be rude, I need to say that I do not need advice on where to start my collection, what to buy, etc. I have goals in mind, and Bones III is one of them.)

With that said, my question is: How much use do you feel you will get out of the Stoneskull expansion? (And, if I may ask; how many minis do you already own and what game(s) do you use them for?)

(This post is not to start a discussion on whether you or I or the pope uses their minis 'appropriately' and if we have correct definitions of 'appropriately' or 'use per dollar'. That mileage varies per person. Please do not devolve this into a "the way you do things is wrong" thread.)

here's my $0.02 on starting with minis, most of the time one thing will stand in for something else. the lizardman, orcs, goblins and so forth will stand in for all roughly human sized enemies. having at least a few somewhat big things to stand in for other big thing helps here. the behir can be used in place of very large monsters like a purple worm. the two look nothing alike but for rough size and shape it isn't a bad stand in. for D&D having at least one dragon is a must. the single biggest piece of advise is don't spend more than you can afford. I've been gaming for over 30 years and still don't have alot of things in minis

I'm currently planning on one of everything revealed so far and maybe some extra ogres and giants. what I may actually use in a game is another question.

Brennor · July 16, 2015

Story:

I wrote out the opening to the Story for the maps.

This story Ends at precisely the moment the first KS map begins.

It's awful, being that I am not a great writer, but I had fun and I hope you do too.

THE SEARCH FOR MR. BONES

It had been a long night. As the sun began to rise to the east, across the Forlorn Mountains at the edge of the world, Mrs. Bones locked the front door to the manor and hung her golden sword over the mantle. Mr. Bones propped his scythe against the wall and kicked off his boots. The graveyard was silent now, and the ferry service was closed for the day. After sunset the spirits would need to be quieted again and Mrs. Bones would go on patrol, and Mr. Bones would go to work for Mr. Charon but for now, they could rest in each otherâ€™s arms.

Mr. Bones pulled the curtain closed just as the first rays of the morning sun hit the opposite wall, and he crawled into bed beside his beloved Ulna. Dim, warm light from the gaps in the drapes filled the room as they drifted off to sleep, cold beneath their scarlet covers. The lights in their eyes dimmed, and the only sounds to be heard were the occasional rattle of their gentle breathing. Hours passed.

A dark shadow passed over the bed, blotting out all light. A great din erupted as the great window shattered, the glass ripping the heavy scarlet damask curtains into tatters. Shards of glass and crimson cloth filled the air and the shadow covered the bed in darkness that was palpable, not just blocking the light but absorbing it. Ulna jumped up, searching the chaos to find her husband, but she could see nothing in the blackness, feeling only the glass against her cheekbones and something soft drifting through the air.

The shadow receded and as light returned Ulna tried to make sense of the scene. Glass was everywhere, mixed with bright red streaks, and tufts of fluff floated through the air. The sun bathed the room in intense hot light, overwhelming her. The bed was ripped asunder. Giant rends streaked through the black-swan-down filled mattress, black streaks through rivers of crimson.

What she could not see was her dear Vomer. Her eyes flared red as she reached into her bed stand to grab a strength potion. Taking a quick second to grab her cloak to protect her from the hateful sun and a small pack, she ran down the hall to follow the trail of the thing that stole her husband. She knew sheâ€™d need her weapons, so she couldnâ€™t leap foolishly out the window after them. She ran down the hall, emerging into a disused chamber with empty bookshelves and discarded bones - theyâ€™d always wanted to make a child, but their careers kept them both pretty busy.

An armored warrior burst through the doorway, brandishing a laughably small knife. For over two centuries Ulna had patrolled the cemetery at Worldâ€™s Edge, this human warrior was no match. Ulna stopped, adjusted her cloak, and waved the soldier on. He paused briefly, not expecting his target to be so calm, but seeing she was unarmed, he grew emboldened. He lunged towards her, thrusting his dagger towards her grinning face. She extended her left leg, sweeping his ankle out from under him. As he hit the ground, she dropped, planting her knee across the back of his neck. She reached out and twisted the knife from his hand, flipped it across her palm, and thrust it into his back.

He did not scream or twitch. His head twisted around, and as he spoke his lips and eyes turned black. â€œYouâ€™ll never defeat us all. You will fall before us, and your power will be ours. Vomer Bones is already lost. You have already lost.â€ The words dissolved into unintelligible burbles and bubbles as the soldier dissolved into a gooey pool of black. That was no human, but whatever it was was the same dark shadow-stuff that had invaded their room and stolen her husband.

Standing, Mrs. Bones held the new dagger before her, straightened her shirt, and blew her bangs out of her eyes. The soldier could not have been more wrong. She would not lose...

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We got jumped and lost a life! At least Bonehenge gave us a diamond.

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Mrs. Bones got all ogre smash and started kicking corpses all over the place!

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New map! Outdoors & line of sight. Looks like we get an extra life at 1 million plus a helmet instead of a hat.

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... and outside!

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More townsfolk!

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More weapons!

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We've used a red potion, but have picked up a blue one.

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