We wanted to know what sorts of games and topics interest older gamers for this issue of Cerise, and we received some interesting responses in the form of Gamer Stories and reviews. We’re also bringing you some articles focusing on game planning and preparation this month, as well as an interview with miniatures artist Victoria Lamb – and a Craft Check detailing a way to make miniatures that are way less impressive than the Victoria Miniatures line. And on the Back Page, you’ll find a link to the latest edition of the LOLGAMERS Contest!
As always, we’re looking for new contributors for future issues. Be sure and stop by our submissions page during your visit this month!
By Brendan Davis
So, you’re finally ready to start your new campaign. Months spent creating a detailed world with a rich historical background and dozens of believable cultures. Hours devoted to creating important NPCs, towns and kingdoms. In your own mind, you imagine a world of fantastic adventure and breathtaking landscapes. But will your players? Will they share your excitement and vision when they play in your new campaign world? With a simple Powerpoint presentation and some handy information packets, you can establish your world and the game’s mood before the dice even hit the table. (more…)
By Richard Pilbeam
Victoria Lamb is a professional freelance stage and costume designer who has been painting, sculpting and converting fantasy miniatures since 1986. Her work has won multiple awards and been exhibited by invitation in Europe, the United States, Australia and New Caledonia. Recently she has moved into sculpting original models and also designed her own tabletop game, “Labyrintus”. You can find out more about her and view her portfolio at Victorialamb.com. (more…)
By Robyn Fleming
Back in our very first issue, I told you all how to make your own miniatures. Since then, I’ve had lots of people tell me that they love the idea of sculpting their own miniatures, but don’t have either the time or the sculptural creativity. I just started running a new game and I wanted to use something a little more personalized than extra dice or plastic tokens on the battle grid, but didn’t have time to create elaborate new miniatures for every character. So I came up with a method for doing very simplified “miniatures” that may appeal to those of you who find the original “Make Your Own Miniatures” tutorial too daunting.
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Welcome to the Back Page! This is where we publish the odds and ends that our readers send in, from artwork and writing, to shout outs, thoughts on gaming, and whatever fun and silly things we can come up with. If you have something you want to show off to the rest of our readers, head over to our submissions page and fire off an e-mail to us! (more…)
