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Gaius Papirius Tenebris Builds a Gang - A Gangs of Rome Project

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Getting Started - The Plan

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I’m a software developer by training, and a software architect by accident. As such, I plan. A lot. When trying to build and paint 40+ models as a single project, I have to plan or I won’t get it done. So, here’s what I did….

First, what are my requirements?

  • As much as possible I want to be able to play with the models during the process.
  • I want to use the resin cobbled bases from War Banner, but I don’t want to just glue the model to that base as they generally have a metal oval(ish) base.
  • I want to get them done.

Generally, when I paint large groups I identify 3 main groups: models I want to be painted as well as I can (think heroes or commanders), models that I want painted well, but not spend that much time (think lieutenants), and models that I just want to look decent (think fodder). Gangs of Rome, however, only has 2 levels – the fighters and special characters to be the best I can do, and the mobs who are the fodder. That gives me the plan.

Step 1 – Do the Fighters: These models are kind of required to play the game, so I want to get them moving first.

  • Cut the models off the base
  • Pin and Assemble the models
  • Paint/base?

Step 2 – Do 1/2 the Mobs: Not specifically required (you can just use a disk to represent the mob), but they add a nice visual element to the game. Switching to do a couple of mobs provides a nice break from the fighters.

Step 3 – Do the Special Characters (and Sons of Orcus): Back into the more detailed painting.

Step 4 – Finish the Mobs

Let’s see how this goes….

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Can you tell me more about your training? I’m willing to become a software developer as well, but I think it’s way too complicated.

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I can tell you that it’s indeed complicated, but if you feel like that’s something you’re willing to do for a living, then it’s worth trying. I tried that myself, but then I just decided to work with specialists from https://trembit.com/webrtc-development.html because developing a decent platform is hard, and only when you work with professionals, you can be sure that the final product will be high-quality.

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