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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:40 pm 
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Hi everyone, my name is Ewan and I live in Scotland.

I've been loitering in the shadows like Gollum on the board for the past few weeks and thought the content was brilliant. All of the painting/sculpting that I have seen so far is great with some being out of this world.

I'm a big fan of most fantasy stuff but The Lord of the Rings has always held a special place in my geek heart. I first started being interested in painting miniatures in about 2002 when the Battle Games in Middle-earth magazine first started. Due to a mixture of circumstances I fell away from it after a few months (angry that I cant find any of the miniatures I painted back then) but always wanted to get back into it.

Having dropped enough hints my wife bought me a few miniature sets and paints for my birthday to get me started again (just about to start on the Mordor Orcs, think I'll leave the Balrog for a few years...). Hopefully I can get involved in a few of the monthly competitions once i get a bit better and possibly set up a WIP thread.

I've never played a single game of the SBG and just like to collect and paint the miniatures (no preference over any factions, just whatever looks fun).

Look forward to talking to you all.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:23 pm 
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Welcome to the site Ewan. Battle Games in Middle-earth is what got me started in all this too. It took me a couple of years to find this site but I've been here ever since! I started out as a collector too, but started playing the game with a couple of friends eventually. Nowaday's I'm busy sculpting or converting (and occassionally painting) for anyone who's willing to pay.

See you around the boards!

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:54 pm 
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Greetings, and welcome to the One Ring!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:19 am 
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Thanks!

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Welcome, I see a couple of the more respectable lads have already made your acquaintance. I'm Dayne and I'm a little less helpful and knowledgeable, though I've been painting since Fellowship of The Ring and playing since Return of the King. I've played a wee bit of War of The Ring but I'm closer to the SBG.

My time is mostly occupied with Dwarves and Goblins these days, but I have a large force from every faction. The numbers in my signature reflect how many points I have painted and based from each of those armies.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:18 am 
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:23 am 
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Respectable? Speak for yourself, bub. I have a reputation to maintain around here!

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:45 am 
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Respectable? Speak for yourself, bub. I have a reputation to maintain around here!


Well, certainly helpful and long-serving! Why aren't you a Ringwraith yet?! :P

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:29 pm 
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

I think i've seen a few folk with that Dayne and I wondered what it was, I'm such a noob! :-D

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Hi and welcome to the One Ring!

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:35 pm 
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Welcome to the One Ring! I hope we can get to know eachother at some stage! Plus I like your choice on Mordor :)

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:34 pm 
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Thanks Bandobras Took and Corbulox (Mordor really is the only way to go). :sauron:

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Welcome! A few guys up in Scotland, and the odd tournament. Sterling I think? Might be fun to check it out. The gaming side of things is almost as cool as the painting/modelling side ;).

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:42 pm 
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Hi mertaal. I seen a group in Stirling on the find an opponent page. It looks good but to be honest I don't really have the time to do both the painting and learn the game (although I would love to). Hopefully one day.

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You are most welcome here and I'm sure we can help you progress in whatever area of the game you choose.

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Thanks Gandlaf, hoping to get started on the painting over the next few days so will probably need some help soon!

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