Hello everyone Trent here again, this time I will be taking my Samael list from 150 points to 600 points. For the 200 point list I kept my original list and added Bael to the mix. Bael is one of the best controllers in the game and with her Seal and Paralyze abilities, she can keep any annoying character your opponent throws at you at bay while your power hitters beat on their targets.
In all miniature games I have ever played, terrain and its use is almost an afterthought. Some trees to hide behind, a hill or building to protect your forces from enemy shooting. We all love the idea of awesome terrain, just so long as it stays out of the way and doesn’t impact the game play too much.
Not so with Helldorado. Terrain and it’s tactical use is integral to the way the game is played. It can be used to heal, to harm, to protect from shooting and magic, even summon additional allies to fight for you. It’s an awesome and unique feature of Helldorado.
This week I’m going to focus on a number of terrain pieces that provide different tactical option within the game but share many similarities in design to allow for easy, quick construction. And hopefully provide some insight into how they can be used in games to your advantage.
To start I cut out enough bases from 3mm thick MDF so I could construct a number of terrain elements at once. The MDF makes the pieces a lot more durable.
Using a sharp knife, chamfer the edges so minis balance a little easier (and remember, cut away from your body please! Our Mums like us more with all our fingers).
Recently these three Hell Dorado figures where sent on to distributors, and they can now be found in our web store …
Aidan Saint James
Today I’m going to take a close look at one of Cipher’s newest additions to the Empire organization, Valentine. Valentine offers The Empire a crucial new option in the form of their second Prowler, and their first model with the Infiltration ability. Having been on the receiving end of an Infiltration heavy army while playing the Nodes scenario, I know how powerful Infiltration can be when you are looking to control specific areas of the board.
Beyond Infiltration, Valentine brings a number of cool tricks and powerful tools to the Empire that will definitely secure her place in many lists.
In today’s installment we will be discussing how to paint fire. This is a fairly common element on a lot of miniatures, and one that can be a bit tricky. Fire is a fascinating element; fluid and almost lifelike, and incredibly destructive. I have spent countless hours over the span of my lifetime sitting at a campfire staring at the flames as they consume the timbers placed into the campfire… it can be absolutely beautiful.
An Example of a finished piece featuring fire and source lighting.
The hits just keep on rolling! Here’s some new models now available in the online store and soon to be at a store near you!
Lynn Steiner is the second daughter of the Steiner house, one of the two main Black Sun families. Raised in privilege to be a leader, pride prevents her from leaving her business to agents and prefers to act directly accompanied by her servants. She is in almost superhuman physical condition, and has access to the largest collection of supernatural artifacts in existence on Gaia.
Valentine is a legend among the spies of the Empire. Throughout the entire network of agents, she is the only one who has never failed a mission in anyway. An expert at infiltrating enemy lines and using Lost Logias in combat, Valentine provides exemplary support for the child Empress.
Part 2 of the Battle Report.
And now… a short note: Terraformation does not photograph well. At least it doesn’t when the batteries on your camera are dying, as mine apparently were, and so we have…well, no pictures of the Terraformation.
Such in life in Hell.
But on to the fighting.
Deployment (Click twice to see large version):
Here at Cipher Studios we are looking for visual artists and sculptors for current and future projects. If you are an artist or know someone who is a great artist please send links to portfolio’s or samples to dave@cipher-studios.com. Thanks for your consideration and have a great day!
Hello again and welcome back,
This feature is going to cover a few concepts about terrain building along with what you will need to start work on your altar of the ancients. Before we start putting this piece together let’s go through the design process. This process is normally applied when you make any pieces and can take a few seconds, to days, or even longer if you are unsatisfied with your results. So lets look at some of the key points that impact our terrain aesthetics and get to building an altar!
This is a list of the items you will need:
-The base for your altar
-Objects to place on top of your altar to represent you ancients
-Additional pieces to add that extra bit of detail
Now originally I wanted to make an elaborate piece with a lot of extra details. However after a few different attempts I was not satisfied with how things were going, so I started from scratch. For my altars base I am using a wooden footing of a bed post.
Hey Cipher Fans!
Today I’m happy to announce Cipher Studios new Anima Tactics Box Sets, coming to a store near you!
We’ve made it easier than ever to get into Anima Tactics or to pick up a new Organization with box sets for each organization similar to the Black Sun and Wanderer’s boxes.
Each set includes 6 classic Anima Tactics Characters for the low price of $49.99!
The Empire box was shipped a few weeks ago and should be available through distributors now. In addition, the Azur Alliance box set is shipping to distributors now. Check back each month to see which Organization is next!
on Tactical View Spotlight: Valentine
on Cipher Studios is looking for artists on New Anima Tactics Models
