Today, we're still looking at some custom Heroscape bits, but are doing something a little different. Some of us have been playing this game literally since it came out, and at least one of us has been trying to create a decent Super Hero city for almost a decade now (considering that individual's age, that's a substantial bit of his lifetime.)
But only now have we been satisfied.
Behold: New Central Metropagotham City!
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| *Cues theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey* |
The map is a slab of pink insulation foam, carved into using pens, files, and even tin foil!
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| A Falcon's eye look at the streets |
Now, the idea of a map does sort of go against the idea of heroscape terrain: namely that it is modular. However, a city is usually... well, a city! There's not a lot of complexity to it. Also, cities have sharp, hard angles that heroscape tiles just can't supply. So enter: city map!
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| Thanos shows off Earth's sewage system |
The board will be complete with working manholes, but the manhole covers aren't complete. There are two manholes on the streets, and one in the park.
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| Ain't they 'grate'?! |
There are two rain gutters on the streets.
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BATMAN:Robin, wanna drag race?
ROBIN: Well, chicks do dig the car... |
Here are two cars to see for scale. The road was designed to be a two lane. I may add a second lane in time to better demonstrate that.
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| 'I do love nature' said Iron Man never |
A small portion of the cement area is grass, representing a sort of park. It could also be the sight of a fountain or statue, or perhaps even a cemetery!
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| Just surveying my new world... |
Here's a nifty shot of Thanos just chilling out on the pavement. You can see there are some minor imperfections, but for the most part we're pleased with the result.
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| *Finishes 2001 theme* |
So what do you think!? A superhero adventure in store?
-BG
