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    2006 ENnies Judge Voting Poll/Thread

    I haven't voted for the ENnies judges last year or this year for pretty much one reason: I'm not interested in the same judges calling the shots every year. When the judges can post, "been there, done that" and get a pile of votes, that tells me things need to change. It is essentially what...
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    Looking for Free DVD Decoder software

    is there software that lets you play the files straight from your harddrive? I'm a netflix user, and I'd like to get some better turn-around time. I'm not interested in burning anything. I just wanna be able to play it off my harddrive and then hit the delete button when I'm done. I'm not...
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    DM-player conflict; input appreciated

    If the friendship thing is really important to you, consider putting your game aside for a while. Tell everyone you want to enjoy the Summer for a few weeks, take a vacation, exercise, whatever. Come back in a few months, and invite the people who you DO want to play in your game. I don't...
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    Chicago Gameday XI a success! Share your war stories.

    Sign me up! Breakfast! (I'll really try to make it this time!) And Slot 1, Game 1 please.
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    Do you mark your books?

    I tab my most used gaming books by chapter, and then again across the top edge with frequently used pages. It is much more useful than a book without tabs, and helps me keep track of my books even if I do pass them across the table. When you consider how many times you need to open the book to...
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    Water-soluble markers for Battlemap?

    Vis-a-Vis markers come individually, and in packs. I often see the 4-color packs in office stores, but my local Dick Blick art store carries 8-color packs, and individual markers too. I would think college bookstores would have these markers, as they are most popular for overhead projector...
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    McFarlanes’S Dragons are out.

    I went out and bought the water clan dragon tonight. Wonderful piece of art for less than $15, and I can use it in my D&D games too. Why are you still reading this?! Go get yours now! I liked the Komodo dragon as my 2nd choice when I saw these in the store, but didn't like the shape of its...
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    Chicago Gameday X: the awesome aftermath

    See. That's what I looked like after getting attacked by stirges!
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    ENnies discussion thread

    *DELETED* (moving my post makes it pointless) :\
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    Chicago Gameday X: the awesome aftermath

    It's the magic number "6" inside a crystal ball. Okay, maybe not. I dunno, but if you look closely (extra super closely, especially at this pixel size) it looks like a crystal ball inside a crystal ball. The cable/string/licorice/rope/noodle things are exactly what they look like. Hope that...
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    Chicago Gameday X: the awesome aftermath

    Hey, Buzz Sign me up for breakfast, and then Stirges in the afternoon slot please. I will leave Slot 1 open for now, and will no doubt find something to do with my morning slot. Maybe I'll paint, or walk-in for Reidzilla's supers game.
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    Brushes for painting minis

    I would recommend the size 1, and the size 0 brushes. If you have room for a third brush, make it another size 1 brush so you can use one for metallic paints only, and the other for non-metallic paints. It may seem to be a big brush at first, but the quality of the brush means that it can keep...
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    About Spray Primers

    Tamiya Fine (White or Grey): One of the best spray primers out there. Very fine grain. About $7 a can, so not something for any misers out there. Takes a long time to dry. Not always easy to find in stores. Floquil Figure Primer: Very similar to Tamiya in quality. Also takes a long time...
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    Races of Destiny vs. Complete Adventurer

    I'm going to wait for Complete Adventurer. Nothing in Races of Destiny really grabbed my attention as, "cool," either from a player, or DM standpoint. I have Frostburn, and I like it for its monsters and some of the spells. I was disappointed with the numerous pages of encounter charts at the...
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    Confrontation mini's here in US

    Fantization has what you want, and probably a lot of other cool goodies too. :cool:
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    glue help

    I have to agree that pinning is a must for large parts like those wings. It takes a bit more time, but the reward is that you won't be as afraid of things falling apart later on, like when you are in the middle of painting it. In addition, I would skip the superglue and go straight for epoxy...
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    What Miniature Paint do you use?

    I use Vallejo Game Color (GC) and Model Color (MC) paints mostly. The MC paints have been around the longest as the paint of choice among high quality painters. It's all about color choice, and high pigment strength. The GC are made to be more durable, and specifically match the Citadel...
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    Substitute for thinner to clean brushes

    Assuming you are talking about acrylic paints, you can use brush soap (about $4 or more depending on size). It can befound at any good art store that sells brushes. If you can't get to an art store, you can use isopropyl alcohol (about $1, and found at any drug store), and use that to help...
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    Chicago Gameday IX is Oct 23rd: THE AFTERMATH...

    And here are some mug shots of the oriental adventures players in slot 2. Note the well stocked vending machines at Games Plus, and the other pic shows the mini painting crew in the background. That's Reidzilla giving the thumbs up, probably after a half dozen invisible guards at the wedding...
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