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WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Finished/Unpainted)
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Author:  UNKNOWN [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:33 pm ]
Post subject:  WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Finished/Unpainted)
I am working on an evil sorcerer for the game of Lord of the rings.
I was wondering if you guys might help me balance the stats for this character.

Name: Maelstrom the Magnificent
Point cost: 200
F 5/-
S 4
D 5
A 2
W 3
C 7
Might 2
Will 5
Fate 1
Special Abilities: Nature's Wrath, (house rule) Lighting Bolt, Chill Soul

Lightning Bolt: Range 12in/30cm. All models 2 inches (5cm) from target (including target) recieve a strength 6 attack against them.






This is how I envisioned him...
(This are not mine, they are references)
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Author:  Erunion [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
According to my calculations, he should cost around 150 points, although I usually pad in a little extra with homegrown characters to keep people from feeling he's too unbalanced. Here's how I arrived at that figure:

Base Human Profile -- 5 points
2 Fight Increases -- 10
1 Strength -- 5
2 Defense -- 10
1 Attack -- 10
2 Wound -- 20
4 Courage -- 20
2 Might -- 10
5 Will -- 25
1 Fate -- 5
3 Special Rules -- 30

Hope that helps!
Author:  JamesR [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
I much prefer the two lower pictures, the model just looks cooler and more LOTR to me. I think around 150-170 is right where he should be.
Is he basically a wizard like Gandalf and Saruman? If so I think he should have the staff of power special (1 free will per turn), also I'd recommend only 1 attack as all other wizards only have 1, but that's of course optional.
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
Keeping his attacks to 1 might be a good idea (to keep him from becoming the ultimate overlord :twisted: )

This is what I have so far...
Any suggestions?

Point cost: 150
F 5/-
S 4
D 5
A 1
W 3
C 7
Might 2
Will 5
Fate 1
Special Abilities: Staff of Power, Nature's Wrath, (house rule) Lighting Bolt, Chill Soul
Author:  Erunion [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
Personally, I don't like the idea of giving him a Staff of Power. Tolkien makes it fairly clear that these staffs are a symbol and focus of their position, power, and authority. As he is not a member of the Istari, how would he gain access to a staff of power?

There are several staff-wielding magic users in the game besides the Wizards, however, none of them have the Staff of Power ability.
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
He stole the staff :lol:
Naw you are right. He already is powerful enough and I want him to be believable.
Author:  JamesR [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
I just took him as a fallen Istari, perhaps one of the two blue wizards, or an equivalent endowed by Morgoth. But the points are definately valid against.
Author:  Hill-Troll [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
Cool character. Can we have a bit of background? :)

Also, why does your name appear in pink? :roll:
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
JamesR wrote:
I just took him as a fallen Istari, perhaps one of the two blue wizards, or an equivalent endowed by Morgoth. But the points are definately valid against.


How many points would he need for that?

Hill-Troll wrote:
Cool character. Can we have a bit of background? :)

Also, why does your name appear in pink? :roll:


Maelstrom was taught by Alatar the Blue as he was journeying (somewhere in the brown lands). He learned to bend nature to his will and his soul grew dark and evil.

As for my name, it is mystery...







This is what I have so far...
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Point cost: 155
F 5/-
S 4
D 5
A 1
W 3
C 7
Might 2
Will 6
Fate 1
Special Abilities: (house rule) Lighting Bolt, Chill Soul, Nature's Wrath
Author:  IntLemon [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (HELP NEEDED)
Hill-Troll wrote:
Cool character. Can we have a bit of background? :)

Also, why does your name appear in pink? :roll:


He is the Tom Bombadil of our forums :O
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Gathering Supplies for p
After learning the revelation that I am now Tom Bombadil, I gathered my supplies to begin sculpting the figure.

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Author:  Dorthonion [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 7:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Currently Sculpting)
The second set of photos remind me of Ming The Merciless (Gordon's alive!)
Is Maelstrom part dwarf? I only ask as the concept sketch proportions seem a little shorter than standard human.
Author:  slayeroftrolls [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Currently Sculpting)
Sounds good! :)
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Currently Sculpting)
The wire skeleton is finally finished.

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Author:  IntLemon [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Currently Sculpting)
Can't wait to see the results!
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Currently Baking Figure)
I applied some clay to get the miniature going.

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...then fleshed out the arms.

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...and added the basic shapes for the lightning bolts.

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Next I started adding folds to his cloak.

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...and then did some detail work

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And here we have Moses and the 10 Commandments.

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It's finished! Not bad for a beginner.

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Now I have to make a color scheme for him and decide what faction he should belong in.




Also, I finished painting Gandalf the Grey.

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Author:  IntLemon [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Finished/Unpainted)
He's got a very stylish belt. Is the motif on it significant? Is he a minion of Sauron?
Author:  UNKNOWN [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WIP: Maelstrom the Magnificent (Finished/Unpainted)
He could be a direct servant to Sauron :sauron:

That is a fire ruby pendant on his belt.
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