The Post-Kickstarter Discussion Thread: Bask in the Afterglow

[McNum]

This is pretty neat. I looked through the color PDF and the blank one and this could be pretty useful. Just need to find out what local coins match the ones used for these miniatures.

I was wondering what the black and white version would be for, but I get it now. With the color version, I get a green dragon. With the black and white one, I'll also get the rest of the spectrum of dragon.

[Gift Jeraff]

Small goblins?! Blasphemy!

But in all seriousness, these are really cool. And we finally get to see land trolls in OOTS art.

EDIT: And the orc chieftain is Chief Grukgruk!

[jere7my]

Originally Posted by Gift Jeraff

And we finally get to see land trolls in OOTS art.

The minis aren't exactly in Stick-style, or at least not all of them — the art is a bit more detailed. Compare Mr. Scruffy in the intro to the example cat.

[Gift Jeraff]

True. "OOTS-esque" art would be a more accurate term, I suppose.

[Lord_Jadawin]

Very, very nice. Thank you, Rich- these are incredible and I'm really looking forward to the other installments. A collection of all four mini's installments along was worth my contribution, to say nothing of the bonus PDF's and the coloring books.

[Jabberwok]

I never played TRPG, but I want to run a campaign just to use these minis.

[Euodiachloris]

Hmmmmm.

Guess what? I think there will be a very surreptitious, but rather prominent, spike in people making runs to work laser printers in the very near future.

To... uh... test that maintenance has balanced the colours right, this time. Yeah. Uh... this heavy-duty stock I just happened to bring in myself...? Uh... Well, you need to test on non-standard to double-check, right?

They're utterly wonderful, Rich. If I could reach out of the screen and hug you, I would.

[FafnerMorell]

Wow - they rock!

[Timeless Error]

These are absolutely incredible. I will definitely be using these in the future.

[silvadel]

I love the dwarf druid -- he looks so suitably INSANE... As if durkon were thrown into a treant forest for months.

[t209]

Hooray for small goblins that has been gone since the beginning of OOTS (I wonder if Rich initially created the medium goblins for orcs until change of story). Orcs were my favorite.
P.S- which one is the true Spriggans? Elderscrolls (Looks more like Dryad in tree form) or D&D (small imps)?

[jere7my]

Originally Posted by t209

P.S- which one is the true Spriggans? Elderscrolls (Looks more like Dryad in tree form) or D&D (small imps)?

Spriggans were a kind of faerie or dwarf in Cornish folklore, serving as bodyguards for their fairer cousins. They were small, ugly, ill-tempered humanoids, with the ability to grow to enormous size.

[t209]

Do you guys notice that the yellow musk creepers look like azurites since they have blue clothings (which makes it creepy if you imagine the fate of azurite refugee who went into forest of elf island or scouting the island). then again, their clothing could be blue from aging or natural chemical from yellow musk.

[BobTheDog]

I felt compelled to come back from a long hibernation to add my voice to the chorus of praising geeks. Loved the minis!

[Euodiachloris]

Originally Posted by jere7my

Spriggans were a kind of faerie or dwarf in Cornish folklore, serving as bodyguards for their fairer cousins. They were small, ugly, ill-tempered humanoids, with the ability to grow to enormous size.

Don't forget the knockers. Basically, these are mining spriggans only found underground. In, er... mines.

Protip: never leave a pasty unguarded in a mine. The knockers will have away with it -- or just eat chunks out of it. (Best excuse for workplace theft ever? Possibly.)

[fergo]

Riding llama? Racing snail?

I'm tempted to start playing D&D just so I can use these.

[Drolyt]

Okay, just checked my inbox, saw the cutouts... holy crap these are amazing. I guess I was really only vaguely aware of the digital rewards, I didn't realize they were on this scale. This is both incredibly awesome, and frankly, incredibly useful. Thanks Giant!

[jere7my]

Originally Posted by Euodiachloris

Don't forget the knockers. Basically, these are mining spriggans only found underground. In, er... mines.

Protip: never leave a pasty unguarded in a mine. The knockers will have away with it -- or just eat chunks out of it. (Best excuse for workplace theft ever? Possibly.)

So you're saying that knockers need pasties. Got it.

[Forbiddenwar]

I already know people who want to buy my miniatures. Do you think Rich will post a digital pdf to buy off of OOKADOOK? Or a printed book in beautiful preforated card stock?

[ref]

Very nice indeed! Will be eagerly waiting for the other three seasons.

[Smolder]

These are awesome, especially the mounts that have the little shelf to put the rider on! After much deliberation, I've decided that my first cut outs will be the Grig Fiddler riding a Racing Snail.

You know what would complement this nicely? A creature guide to go with it, in the style of the Monstrous Compendium but with OotS comedy and some unique creatures. Maybe for a later mystery prize?

[t209]

Originally Posted by t209

Do you guys notice that the yellow musk creepers look like azurites since they have blue clothings (which makes it creepy if you imagine the fate of azurite refugee who went into forest of elf island or scouting the island). then again, their clothing could be blue from aging or natural chemical from yellow musk.

Guys, can you answer this question?
P.S- Good to see an asian ranger with katana (though he looks like Mr Larceny)

[Dunamin]

Wow!

This is an incredible selection that went way and beyond my expectations! Thank you so much Rich, for creating such an expansive, detailed, and varied selection.

I particularly value the sheer diversity, both in terms of race, ethnicity, and D&D edition. I always struggle with finding decent art for dark-skinned characters, and wish other artists would follow this example. Would you guys know any sites for such art?

You have my eternal gratitude for your hard work, Rich!

[ti'esar]

Now I'm starting to wish I had signed up for these.

Oh well, at least the $35 package is shipping soon... right?

[jere7my]

Originally Posted by ti'esar

Now I'm starting to wish I had signed up for these.

Oh well, at least the $35 package is shipping soon... right?

You did. If you got any rewards at all, you get the minis.

[ss49]

t209- um, are you asking a question? if you mean did I notice blue clothing on the yellow creeper, I don't see what you mean.

Anyway- these are SO COOL! Better and different than I imagined. One of the Druids has inspired me to fire up my Temple of Elemental Evel PC game just to use Meleny again.

And for everyone being inspired to try a real D&D tabletop game because of these, I say Yes!, do so! Revision 3.5 is the easiest version as far as gameplay (IMO; no THAC0, for instance) and OOTS-ness, and gathering some friends and acquaintances for a session is fun and less dorky than you may have heard.

This is the first of the rewards to me and I love it; thank you, Rich!

[ti'esar]

Originally Posted by jere7my

You did. If you got any rewards at all, you get the minis.

Really? In a word, 'cool'.

[Whiffet]

Oh. wow. These minis! They're... they're great!

I love the Bat-Bomber goblin. He looks so happy.

[Benjuri]

Originally Posted by Whiffet

Oh. wow. These minis! They're... they're great!

I love the Bat-Bomber goblin. He looks so happy.

Yeah, he was a standout for me too. Doubly so since he made me realize I could use the templates to make Warhammer and 40k minis without having to fork over an arm and a leg.

[Winter]

The dog (the first one) is pretty, pretty cute. Awesome.