Yzalirk Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) [The party has arrived at Vimgolar, the old Dwarven town located near the Kaliphlin/Avalonian border that was dedicated to inventing new contraptions and weapons. It's been years since any Dwarf has lived there since the Drow have set up camp there for the past decade. The place was once a small populated by surface Dwarves and full of joy is now full of Drow warriors and despair. The Dwarven Legion will liberate this place and hopefully, one day, restore Vimgolar to it's former glory! But first, they need to kill there Drow who linger inside.] ] [bOOM! Mhinak's mobile-cannon fires and breaks the stone doors. It's not long until the Drow start pouring out in a bloodthirsty rage for Dwarven blood.] Mhinak: Oh shite... [The Legionnaires draw up their swords and are ready to fight. Commander Jabod readies his custom flintlock made by Mhinak. The party didn't bring a lot of gunpowder, just enough to fire the cannon a few times and the flintlock. The reserves where running low before the journey that Mhinak created.] [it didn't take long for the Dwarves to kill the Drow that had rushed from the main gate. Were those all the Drow that had been living in the ruins of Vimgolar? No one knows because simply they hadn't entered. The town isn't that large and it doesn't take a lot of Zar-Ifrikt warriors that had pledged their alliance to the Drow to fight Dwarves since the Zar-Ifrikt are fierce fighters. This time, they had been outmatched by the craftsmanship and bravey of Dwarves.] Commander Jabod: I think that's all of them, good job laddies. Mhinak, I would like to thank you for helping us and we know it's been quite a journey for you and you're a long way from home. Because of you, we might be able to restore order to Dwarves in Avalonia and, eventually, all of Historica. Mhinak: Thank you, Commander, it has been my pleasure. I should return back to Kaliphlin before the Elves and Men catch me up here. No Dwarf is safe it seems these days. I'd also like for you to keep the cannon, since it's too heavy for just me to bring back and I'm sure you'll need it. Commander Jabod: Will do, Mhinak. Tread lightly back to Kaliphlin, the bombardment is sure to attract the attention of anyone near the area. I'll also right to you once you return and try and send some supplies if you can, like pickaxes and swords. [Mhinak then begins to venture south back to Kaliphlin with a smile on his face for helping out an old friend and begin to restore equality back to Dwarves.] Edited January 11, 2015 by Goliath Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 The dwarves have a nice steampunk quality to them. That might be too modern for some of us, however, I have thought about such elements for the dwarves myself. Let's see what comes out of it. Good job! (I've posted a steampunk figbarf yesterday, if you're interested. Over there in the Scifi forum, but that is besides the point.) Quote
Yzalirk Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 The dwarves have a nice steampunk quality to them. That might be too modern for some of us, however, I have thought about such elements for the dwarves myself. Let's see what comes out of it. Good job! (I've posted a steampunk figbarf yesterday, if you're interested. Over there in the Scifi forum, but that is besides the point.) Thanks! I didn't first intend to have the Dwarves look like that until I found some of the parts like the hats and torsos I had gotten in a pirate set years ago and thought it would be cool for Dwarves. I love how it came out and, like you said, they make for some pretty cool Steampunk minifigs. I hope it's not too much for some people but I've always invisioned Dwarves to have more superior equipment than anyone else, I guess like from World of Warcraft and The Elder Scrolls (but in The Elder Scrolls, Dwarves were actually a type of Elves just called "Dwarves" because that's what the Giants called them). I will also check out your fig-barf especially since I love Steampunk things. Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 hope it's not too much for some people but I've always invisioned Dwarves to have more superior equipment than anyone else, I guess like from World of Warcraft and The Elder Scrolls That is how I see it too. Dwarves are the ones that have strange (and oftentimes huge) machinery. You won't see a dwarf wizard - but an inventor and an engineer! Quote
Jorrith Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 That's how i vision dwarves too... and gnomes. Cool build, let them drow have it! Quote
Yzalirk Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 That is how I see it too. Dwarves are the ones that have strange (and oftentimes huge) machinery. You won't see a dwarf wizard - but an inventor and an engineer! That is true. That's how i vision dwarves too... and gnomes. Cool build, let them drow have it! Thanks! Again, thank you both for the kind comments, they mean a lot especially since, well, I know I am not a very good builder and hardly upload any builds. All comments and feedback are welcome. Quote
mccoyed Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) The dwarves have kind of a Games Workshop (Warhammer) feel to them, which I personally like. On the topic of concept here, I'd say you're going to get pushback for completely ignoring the GoH ban on gunpowder technology. You've got a huge cannon and dwarves toting pistols here, which is too much. Anyway, we'll see what others have to say about it. I'm not about to get into that debate again with you. As for the build itself, I definitely think the figs are the standout and I don't think the headgear or torsos you chose are a problem. A can of air or a brief soak in some water would fix the dirty look your green baseplate has. I like the shot from inside the drow fort, that's an inspired choice. I think otherwise, you may have done the best you can with limited bricks. If not, then maybe a bit more time spent on throwing some texturing into landscape and architecture would help your builds look better. Edited January 11, 2015 by mccoyed Quote
de Gothia Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Not a huge fan of the pirate touch this has with all the canons, guns and coats. But, glad to see some mocs from you again! I like the second pic taken within the gatehouse! Some cleaning of the bricks would help! Quote
Yzalirk Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 The dwarves have kind of a Games Workshop (Warhammer) feel to them, which I personally like. On the topic of concept here, I'd say you're going to get pushback for completely ignoring the GoH ban on gunpowder technology. You've got a huge cannon and dwarves toting pistols here, which is too much. Anyway, we'll see what others have to say about it. I'm not about to get into that debate again with you. As for the build itself, I definitely think the figs are the standout and I don't think the headgear or torsos you chose are a problem. A can of air or a brief soak in some water would fix the dirty look your green baseplate has. I like the shot from inside the drow fort, that's an inspired choice. I think otherwise, you may have done the best you can with limited bricks. If not, then maybe a bit more time spent on throwing some texturing into landscape and architecture would help your builds look better. Glad you like it. I know that to the eyes of some that cannons and flintlock weapons are too much, which I can understand, but Dwarves are usually depicted as a race of tinkerers and inventors. I think that Dwarves should have these to some extent. I was told a while back that yes, there is gunpowder in GoH but not a lot to say support an army. I think that being able to support a cannon (with only about 4 shots left) and a little flintlock pistol is more than enough. That's also why I decided to give the other soldiers swords and a crossbow. Also, I plan to buy some certain bricks and more minifig parts, mainly for Dwarves, that way I can build a bit more. I have quite a bit of light gray bricks to use but I really do want to add in certain textures to break up the original wall like some people do. I like how it turns out to look. I might go with tan because it, well, fits Kaliphlin better and I am a part of Kaliphlin. Not a huge fan of the pirate touch this has with all the canons, guns and coats. But, glad to see some mocs from you again! I like the second pic taken within the gatehouse! Some cleaning of the bricks would help! Well there's only one cannon and one flintlock pistol. Thanks for the kind comments though and yes, I really do need to clean my baseplates. I feel a bit embarrassed now because of that. I haven't used them in a while so they've just been collecting dust. Quote
mrcp6d Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I'm ok with the cannon--especially as it's brick-built, they fit with the generally accepted lore of dwarves as the technological inventors in fantasy. The pistol seems a bit much though. Quote
soccerkid6 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Good build, the wall texture works pretty well. A few arches built into the wall to give it some depth change, or some windows/arrow slits would improve it a bit. The siege engine is pretty neat, I like the 'elephant' look Quote
Slegengr Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Interesting build, Goliath! I agree with de Gothia that this has a pirate feel with the flintlock and uniforms, but I suppose the stretch could be made that dwarves are experimental tinkerers... still not my personal preference. I do consider bombard cannons acceptable, as they came into being during the historical "Medieval" era and were commonly used against castles. The elephantine look to the cannon is a nice idea, especially with the cannon being brick-built. The photos are nice, especially the angle through the arch aimed at the cannon. I would like to see that baseplate cleaned and more foliage added, but I understand limited parts usage. Keep on building, Goliath! Quote
Spader Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Nice build! Are those Boar Tusks on the siege engine? Quote
Yzalirk Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Good build, the wall texture works pretty well. A few arches built into the wall to give it some depth change, or some windows/arrow slits would improve it a bit. The siege engine is pretty neat, I like the 'elephant' look Thank you and I'm glad you like it. Interesting build, Goliath! I agree with de Gothia that this has a pirate feel with the flintlock and uniforms, but I suppose the stretch could be made that dwarves are experimental tinkerers... still not my personal preference. I do consider bombard cannons acceptable, as they came into being during the historical "Medieval" era and were commonly used against castles. The elephantine look to the cannon is a nice idea, especially with the cannon being brick-built. The photos are nice, especially the angle through the arch aimed at the cannon. I would like to see that baseplate cleaned and more foliage added, but I understand limited parts usage. Keep on building, Goliath! Thanks. It's fine, I'm not here to judge. The elephant look wasn't my first idea but finding those various parts just gave me the idea and it goes nicely since these Dwarves come from Kaliphlin and that is how Mhinak envisioned the siege cannon. Speaking of which, I wasn't aware of bombardment cannons during the Medieval era so thank you for sharing that and I will definitely take a look into those. I will also get the baseplate clean, don't worry! Nice build! Are those Boar Tusks on the siege engine? Thanks. They are actually supposed to be Elephant tusks. Boar tusks would be pretty badass for a siege weapon but they're a lot smaller compared to Elephant tusks. Quote
Slegengr Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Speaking of which, I wasn't aware of bombardment cannons during the Medieval era so thank you for sharing that and I will definitely take a look into those. Check out the Ottoman Turks and their attack on Constantinople in the 1450's (around what is considered the height of the Medieval or 'Knight in Shining Armor' era, just before the large-scale introduction of gunpowder which caused a rapid decline in the shining armor and causing ancient castles to no longer be a perfectly safe haven). Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Nice build! I do like those Zar-Ifrikt! Quote
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