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| Author: | binarybob [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Does painting put you off playing? |
I lover warhammer, but both times I really went for it (first time about 10 years ago, second time about a year) I really got put off by the painting. It takes way too long and let's face it, I know you could just paint it to a crap standard but who really wants that? Not having a moan, just wondering if anyone else is put off by the painting element of the game. Thanks Bob |
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| Author: | Steel-Rabbit [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
Heck nah! It's why I got into the hobby in the first place. |
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| Author: | Dave [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
Try painting in a social setting, that helps me out a lot. I started going to my FLGS Monday painting night two years ago and have got a lot done since then. |
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| Author: | binarybob [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
That's the problem I have - I am not actually near any Gamesworkshop's. |
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| Author: | Mephiston [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
In that case just get the toys on the table and play. Dispite what many people say playing with unpainted models is not against the law, you won't go blind and the world won't end. However you may get told computer games are better for you, as I once did on this very forum 
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| Author: | The_Real_Chris [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
I hate painting. |
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| Author: | semajnollissor [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
I'm with the OP. It is especially true for fantasy, in my opinion, because most of those models are just extra wounds for the unit. Those models don't really do anything other than fill in yet another rank. 40k is a bit better, because each model moves independently, but not by much. For me, the easiest GW game to paint for was necromunda, because every model was basically an independent character. Also, you only need 8-12 models and you're done. But again, I'm agree with the OP. I realize playing with unpainted minis is morally acceptible, but it's still a downer. |
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| Author: | Ginger [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
and it does allow you to try out army and list variants to see what suits your style . . . |
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| Author: | frogbear [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
you could always just send your minis overseas to get painted. that way you could just enjoy the game. It's a small cost to pay if it keeps you gaming for the next 10 years rather than shelving your minis. |
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| Author: | semajnollissor [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
frogbear wrote: you could always just send your minis overseas to get painted. that way you could just enjoy the game. It's a small cost to pay if it keeps you gaming for the next 10 years rather than shelving your minis. True, so what are some good painting services that have experience with epic minis? And I don't mean experience with GW minis or experience with 6mm minis. An answer in the form of a PM is acceptible. |
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| Author: | Angel_of_Caliban [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
binarybob wrote: That's the problem I have - I am not actually near any Gamesworkshop's. I like to have a Painting night with my friends at my house. Wife usually cook some tacos and our kids go terrorize in the kids area and then we "big kids" sit down and talk shop and try to paint, |
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| Author: | Spectrar Ghost [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
It never really has. I've never been great, but I get faster and better with every mini I paint. I certainly enjoy painting less than building or converting, but in every hobby there's somepart that's less enjoyable than the rest, and part of the pride I get from finishing a unit is that I took the time to paint it, despite the effort involved. |
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| Author: | Apocolocyntosis [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
Angel_of_Caliban wrote: binarybob wrote: That's the problem I have - I am not actually near any Gamesworkshop's. I like to have a Painting night with my friends at my house. I've never done this successfully  , we start out with 30 mins good painting...and then get distracted by films, computer games etc 
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| Author: | Angel_of_Caliban [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
Apocolocyntosis wrote: Angel_of_Caliban wrote: binarybob wrote: That's the problem I have - I am not actually near any Gamesworkshop's. I like to have a Painting night with my friends at my house. I've never done this successfully , we start out with 30 mins good painting...and then get distracted by films, computer games etc I never said that we painted the whole night or finish what we planned  
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| Author: | carlos [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does painting put you off playing? |
Crap(-ish) is infinitely better than unpainted, which explains my standards. |
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