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I just saw the photos for the 'arena' that Adam Daigle and Brandon Hodge have been building for this particular Paizo Con event.
And I just wanted to post that it looks awesome.
I can only conclude that it would be an honor to be maimed on the Black Rock for the mere sporting amusement of the Free Captains.
(Apologies if you guys were trying to keep this under wraps)
Jason Nelson Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games |
A couple teasers of the work in progress:
Foam core
Sweet. That event was already on top of my "want" list. Gotta fill out my lottery form!
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Zeugma |
Adam, speaking from experience, I would take some touch-up and glueing materials with you in your carry-on, so you don't have to run out to a supply store if/when your arena arrives damaged in shipping. My sister shipped a model FedEx across the country and she was REALLY glad she'd brought a glue-gun in her luggage when she opened the box at her destination!
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Erik Mona Chief Creative Officer, Publisher |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Benchak the Nightstalker Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 8 |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Ha! That'd be hilarious. I was gonna give out books for prizes, but I love the idea of consequences!
@Ben: A shame that. My event got scheduled at the same time as a few things I wanted to do as well, but hey, what can ya do? Hell, maybe I can run an after-hours version at some point during the weekend.
@Mikaze: Hmmmm...puts on his mad scientist cap...
fleece66 |
I was going to post the series of pictures, but it took longer to take them between coats than it took to paint it. Soooooo, without further ado, here is the mostly complete Black Rock!
I really went for a bilestone feel to it.
Jason Nelson Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Bad Influence wrote:Hey I didn't see any 5ft squares. (grin)They're on there now! Done manually with a charcoal pencil so they blend in nicely and don't ruin the whole paint job. It looks great! Now to just get Daigle over for some detail work and some final touches.
B.
I'm free tomorrow afternoon. :)
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Alright, I posted in the Lottery...Who Got What? thread, but I didn't want to clog it up with my particular questions when I have a nice thread here for all the participants to gather.
So far I know I've seen that Timitius and Oblivisci Cruciari are in, so let's see who else we have.
Also, we're going to be doing some gambling on the side letting spectators as well as the free-captains take their chances and put some gold on the monster they think will win Green Blood on a Black Rock for 4710. Winningest bettor gets a prize as well!
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Neil Spicer Contributor, RPG Superstar 2009, RPG Superstar Judgernaut |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Not entirely random. There is a roster of critters and the players get to pick two monsters out of my stable and choose where to place them in the brackets. There are rules for subbing in your alternate between rounds, but last year, pretty much everyone kept their best contender on the rock throughout.
Edit: Also, I just got off the phone with Brandon. He shipped the Rock to Seattle today and that sucker cost a pretty penny to get there! It may be foam, but apparently shipping something 3 feet across gets spendy.
Thorfin Skullsplitter |
Sincerest apologies, but Sparky will not be there to defend his title.
Can't wait to hear the outcome from this year, though! Last year was a ton of fun!
Yar! And ye'd best believe that me an' Ol' Rattlebones would show up ta thwart yer defense if'n ya were showin' up...don't ye doubt. Rassumfrassum stupid durned fire elemental anyhow...
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Alrighty folks!
Sorry I didn't sound the trumpets and congratulate our winner for 4710's Green Blood on a Black Rock sooner, but without further hesitation...
Congrats to Captain Azahael Curtis and Bumpyback for winning this prestigious event!
I'll have a full report complete with pictures available in a matter of days, but for now, here's a shot of the winner, Tim Nightengale and his mighty ankylosaurus.
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
I should also mention second place went to the mighty Gary McBride and Charlie Bell placed wise bets and came away from the table with the prize for most gold!
And while those three winners rocked the hardest, everyone at the table was delightful and a ton of fun! I'm glad y'all were there.
(Also, special thanks to Chuck for getting Alex to be our 8th spot at the table.)
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Hey folks! Brandon and I are at it again, running Green Blood on a Black Rock 4711!
The lottery hopefuls cast their lots, the numbers have been crunched, and now folks should be able to see what they got.....so I want to know....
Which of you canny captains will be putting up monsters to shed some blood on this black rock? Who got in?
Benchak the Nightstalker Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 8 |
Kassil |
Hey folks! Brandon and I are at it again, running Green Blood on a Black Rock 4711!
The lottery hopefuls cast their lots, the numbers have been crunched, and now folks should be able to see what they got.....so I want to know....
Which of you canny captains will be putting up monsters to shed some blood on this black rock? Who got in?
RAAAAAGH!
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |
Adam Daigle wrote:RAAAAAGH!Hey folks! Brandon and I are at it again, running Green Blood on a Black Rock 4711!
The lottery hopefuls cast their lots, the numbers have been crunched, and now folks should be able to see what they got.....so I want to know....
Which of you canny captains will be putting up monsters to shed some blood on this black rock? Who got in?
Glad to have you, my supremely destructive friend!
It's a slightly different skill set, but let's see how you bring your IronGM semi-finalist skills to the Black Rock!
Adam Daigle Director of Game Development |