Baron Sebas Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Hi, i got a question regarding objective markers. When making objective markers what size base do you usually use? (if you place them on a base) And please show off any cool diy objective markers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naryn Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 My game group always used to use the 50mm square ones, but lately some of us have been using 40 or 50mm rounds and we like them as well. We used those rounded decorative floral stones as placeholders before we had all made custom markers as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5307977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maschinenpriester Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I prefer 40 mm bases. they Are big enough, so that they can fit some scenic elements. I was thinking of using 50 mm ones in the past, but they might sometimes use up a bit much space, if you play with dense terrain. Also if you want to use the original gw bases, 40 mm are easier to obtain in bit shops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5308140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Hmm... Something to think about. I was planning on making some thematic objectives but their size never really crossed my mind... One thing I was considering asking a foundation for them was the heroic bases GW had released which I didn't care for actually using forncharacters because it would give them a weird height advantage for LOS... https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/40k-hero-bases-2016 ^^ these bases ^^ I notice now they are all different sizes... IDK what I want to do anymore. But deciding on a size will have to be the first step I suppose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5308148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tichinde Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I usually go for 40-50mm bases, but have some "ammo dumps" that will be on larager (60-80mm) just to mix things up. photos: got a few more in the pipeline. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5308841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Nice work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5308877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tichinde Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 thanks, I also have some of these: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Age-Of-Sigmar-Objective-Markers-2018 and these: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Wh-Underworlds-Nightvault-Scenery-2018 still to do with a 40k/Thousand Sons twist. and can strongly recommend a box of skulls :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5308911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Sebas Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Wow Tichinde i LOVE those home-made objective markers (way more than the ones from GW) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5310147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tichinde Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Hey thanks! I'll be sure to post any more i get round to either here or in one of my Wip threads. The marine casualties on various 30k scenic bases are good to use too if you can get hold of them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5310306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I made these Objective Markers several years back and they incorporate a battery powered LED tea light that cycles through a spectrum of colours. These were made 2" round because that was something of a standard in previous editions, but I'm not sure if that's still as much of a factor. Check out page 35 of Legion Rising if you're interested in seeing how they assemble. I was making them as a kit for a while but the moulds don't last very long before the parts start to warp slightly and then the thread mechanism that turns the LEDs on and off start to slip, so I'm trying to solve that problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5310413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maschinenpriester Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Wow those are splendid! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5312393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinstryfe Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Around here people tend to use 32mm bases a lot (if not just the promotional Kill Team markers GW put out) just because they want space for models to move in and hold the objective (which can get weird with elaborate, large markers). We've also experimented with some success in placing a clear plastic disc under any marker to show the entire control area, which has been working pretty well. If you're going for decorated markers though, I'd say use whatever size you need to use to pull off your vision. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5312786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I'm making all my objective markers on 40mm bases, just to make it more obvious to players (both myself and my opponent) where they are. For those missions which have that one single objective marker (that can't move), I'm thinking of making it bigger, specifically the head of a Warlord Titan (unsure which one I want to use): Not sure if it'll fit on a 50mm base or if I'll need to go to a 60mm, but I am 100% sure I want to do that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5312791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykes Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hmm, I just toyed around and made them on 40mm and some VIP sorts on 32mm's. It makes them easy to see with a simple colour scheme so that it's easy to differentiate and find on a battlefield but not too obvious. Simple stuffbut it works for me. My trolling And some days I just like trolling some of my opponents who take things a liiiiittle too seriously while building lists ridiculously. And I out myself to a few friends as a 'fan' of stuff. Anyway, my 32mm based VIP's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5314326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 This thread : http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331409-the-objective-showcase/ may be relevant to everyone's interest Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5314627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'm making all my objective markers on 40mm bases, just to make it more obvious to players (both myself and my opponent) where they are. For those missions which have that one single objective marker (that can't move), I'm thinking of making it bigger, specifically the head of a Warlord Titan (unsure which one I want to use): Not sure if it'll fit on a 50mm base or if I'll need to go to a 60mm, but I am 100% sure I want to do that. This would be so flippin' epic, what a great idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5314915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I'm making all my objective markers on 40mm bases, just to make it more obvious to players (both myself and my opponent) where they are. For those missions which have that one single objective marker (that can't move), I'm thinking of making it bigger, specifically the head of a Warlord Titan (unsure which one I want to use): Not sure if it'll fit on a 50mm base or if I'll need to go to a 60mm, but I am 100% sure I want to do that. This would be so flippin' epic, what a great idea. That (and the Javelin for Sableclaw) will probably be my Forge World order for next month more than likely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5315019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaVolt87 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Interesting, what would be the maximum number of objective markers you need if you were making them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5315056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maschinenpriester Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Interesting, what would be the maximum number of objective markers you need if you were making them? Six I think. I keep producing some more, because some are looking like they fit in the open field more and some more like indoor objectives. going to put some pics up on sunday when I have time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5315268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinstryfe Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 One fun idea I discovered accidentally is that if you make objective markers with removable number signifiers, they can sometimes double as wound markers for large models. Figured it out with my "stack of skulls" objective markers when playing with my Custodes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355753-objective-markers/#findComment-5315775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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