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EPT Miniatures
''EPT Miniatures'' is a range of Tékumel miniatures produced by Tékumel Games in 1983. Contents With figures by sculptors Bill Murray, Tom Myer, Jeff Barry, and Brian Apple, ''EPT Miniatures'' was a full line of miniatures, including military figures representing the Tsolyani, Yan Koryani and Mu'Uglavyani, as well as some friendly and unfriendly nonhumans, other creatures, and more. History ''EPT Miniatures'' is one many miniatures series produced for Tekumel wargaming, for use with the three rules sets available; ''Legions of the Petal Throne'' (1975), Missúm! (1978), and ''Qadardalikoi'', 1983. A supporting set of army lists, ''The Armies of Tékumel'' were produced 1978-1998, and a painting guide, Miniatures from MAR Barker's World of Tékumel in 1982. Reception Frederick Paul Kiesche III reviewed ''EPT Miniatures'' in ''Space Gamer'' No. 71. Kiesche commented that "Tekumel lends itself to beautiful miniatures, what with the elaborate costumes worn by the priests and prie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tékumel
''Tékumel'' is a fantasy world created by American linguist and writer M. A. R. Barker over the course of several decades from around 1940. In this imaginary world, huge, tradition-bound empires with medieval levels of technology vie for control using magic, large standing armies, and ancient technological devices. In time, Barker created the tabletop role-playing game ''Empire of the Petal Throne'', set in the Tékumel universe, initially self publishing it in 1974. Later, Barker wrote a series of five novels set in Tékumel, beginning with ''The Man of Gold (novel), The Man of Gold'', first published by DAW Books in 1984. Sources Barker, like the better-known J. R. R. Tolkien, considered not just the creation of a fantasy world but also an in-depth development of the societies and languages of the world. In other words, the setting also provided a context for Barker's constructed languages which were developed in parallel from the mid-to-late 1940s, long before the mass-market ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miniature Figure (gaming)
In miniature wargaming, players enact simulated battles using scale models called miniature models, which can be anywhere from 2 to 54 mm in height, to represent warriors, vehicles, artillery, buildings, and terrain. These models are colloquially referred to as miniatures or minis. Miniature models are commonly made of metal, plastic, or paper. They are used to augment the visual aspects of a game and track position, facing, and line of sight of characters. Miniatures are typically painted and can be artfully sculpted, making them collectible in their own right. Pre-painted plastic figures, such as ''Clix'' miniatures produced by WizKids and unpainted plastic figures for ''Warhammer'' by Games Workshop, have become popular. The hobby of painting, collecting, and playing with miniatures originated with toy soldiers, though the latter were generally sold pre-painted. Materials Traditionally, miniatures were cast in white metal, an alloy of lead and tin. A small amount of ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tékumel Games
''Tékumel'' is a fantasy world created by American linguist and writer M. A. R. Barker over the course of several decades from around 1940. In this imaginary world, huge, tradition-bound empires with medieval levels of technology vie for control using magic, large standing armies, and ancient technological devices. In time, Barker created the tabletop role-playing game ''Empire of the Petal Throne'', set in the Tékumel universe, initially self publishing it in 1974. Later, Barker wrote a series of five novels set in Tékumel, beginning with '' The Man of Gold'', first published by DAW Books in 1984. Sources Barker, like the better-known J. R. R. Tolkien, considered not just the creation of a fantasy world but also an in-depth development of the societies and languages of the world. In other words, the setting also provided a context for Barker's constructed languages which were developed in parallel from the mid-to-late 1940s, long before the mass-market publication of his work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miniatures From MAR Barker's World Of Tékumel Wargame Supplement Cover 1982
A miniature is a small-scale reproduction, or a small version. It may refer to: * Portrait miniature, a miniature portrait painting * Miniature art, miniature painting, engraving and sculpture * Miniature (chess), a masterful chess game or problem with very few pieces or moves, often comprising spectacular tactical combinations * Miniature (illuminated manuscript), a small painting in an illuminated text ** Arabic miniature, a small painting in an illuminated text ** Armenian miniature, a small painting in an illuminated text ** Persian miniature, a small painting in an illuminated text or album ** Ottoman miniature, a small painting in an illuminated text or album *** Contemporary Turkish Miniature, painting ** Mughal miniature, a small painting in an illuminated text or album * Scale model ** Room box ** Figurine ** Miniature figure (gaming), a small figurine used in role playing games and tabletop wargames * Miniature (alcohol), a very small bottle of an alcoholic drink * Miniat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legions Of The Petal Throne
''Legions of the Petal Throne'' is a set of combat rules for large-scale wargaming published by TSR in 1977. The rules' setting is based on TSR's role-playing game ''Empire of the Petal Throne''. Publication history In 1975, TSR published M.A.R. Barker's fantasy role-playing game ''Empire of the Petal Throne'', set in the land of Tékumel. In his 2014 book ''Designers & Dragons'', Shannon Appelcline noted that after publishing ''Empire of the Petal Throne'', TSR "offered no roleplaying support for Tékumel except in ''Dragon'' magazine, though they did put out one more Tékumel strategy game, the miniatures-based ''Legion of the Petal Throne'' (1977)." ''Legions of the Petal Throne'' is a set of rules designed by Dave Sutherland that can be used for army-sized combat using military figurines. Basic combat rules are given, using a typical wargaming scale of 1:100. A more detailed and complex set of rules, including the use of magic, is also included. Reception In the October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qadardalikoi
''Qadardalikoi'' is a fantasy miniatures wargame published by Tékumel Games in 1983. Gameplay ''Qadardalikoi'' is a game which involves the Armies of the Five Empires, as well the armies of the other non-human races, and presents tactical and strategic information. The rules are much more detailed than the two earlier Tekumel miniature rules sets: ''Legions of the Petal Throne'' and '' Missum!''. History Originally published by Tékumel Games in 1983, and republished it in 1984. It was later republished by Tita's House of Games in 1998. Reception Frederick Paul Kiesche III reviewed ''Qadardalikoi'' in ''Space Gamer'' No. 71. Kiesche commented that "''Qadardalikoi'' is ..a mixed blessing to '' EPT'' RPGers. Most of the information pertains to miniatures, and will most likely be useless. However, there is much useful stuff for those who are willing to work a little." See also * ''Legions of the Petal Throne'', a 1975 Tékumel miniatures wargame * ''The Armies of Tékumel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Armies Of Tékumel
''The Armies of Tékumel'' is a series of miniatures wargame army supplements, written by M. A. R. Barker for the fantasy world of Tékumel, designed to be used with the ''Empire of the Petal Throne'' miniatures rules '' Qadardalikoi'', and published between 1978 and 1998. History The six volumes are: * ''The Armies of Tékumel'', Volume I: Tsolyánu, M. A. R. Barker, published 1978, 1981, 1997. * ''The Armies of Tékumel'', Volume II: Yan Kor and Allies, M. A. R. Barker, 1981, 1997. * ''The Armies of Tékumel'', Volume III: Mu'ugalavyá, M. A. R. Barker, 1983, 1997. * ''The Armies of Tékumel'', Volume IV: Salarvya, M. A. R. Barker, 1983, 1997. * ''The Armies of Tékumel'', Volume V: Livyanu and Tsolei, M. A. R. Barker, 1983, 1997. * ''The Armies of Tékumel'', Volume VI: Shenyu, M. A. R. Barker & Robert Brynildson, 1998. Reception Frederick Paul Kiesche III reviewed ''The Armies of Tékumel'' in ''Space Gamer'' No. 71. Kiesche commented that "This can be a useful item if you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Space Gamer
Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum known as spacetime. The concept of space is considered to be of fundamental importance to an understanding of the physical universe. However, disagreement continues between philosophers over whether it is itself an entity, a relationship between entities, or part of a conceptual framework. Debates concerning the nature, essence and the mode of existence of space date back to antiquity; namely, to treatises like the ''Timaeus'' of Plato, or Socrates in his reflections on what the Greeks called ''khôra'' (i.e. "space"), or in the ''Physics'' of Aristotle (Book IV, Delta) in the definition of ''topos'' (i.e. place), or in the later "geometrical conception of place" as "space ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Jackson Games
Steve Jackson Games (SJGames) is a game company, founded in 1980 by Steve Jackson, that creates and publishes role-playing, board, and card games, and (until 2019) the gaming magazine ''Pyramid''. History Founded in 1980, six years after the creation of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', SJ Games created several role-playing and strategy games with science fiction themes. SJ Games' early titles were microgames initially sold in 4×7 inch ziploc bags, and later in the similarly sized Pocket Box. Games such as ''Ogre'', ''Car Wars'', and ''G.E.V'' (an ''Ogre'' spin-off) were popular during SJ Games' early years. Game designers such as Loren Wiseman and Jonathan Leistiko have worked for Steve Jackson Games. Today SJ Games publishes a variety of games, such as card games, board games, strategy games, and in different genres, such as fantasy, sci-fi, and gothic horror. They also published the book ''Principia Discordia'', the sacred text of the Discordian religion. Raid by the Secret S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miniature Figures
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Miniature figures may be used as: *Miniature figure (gaming), in miniature wargaming and roleplaying games *A collectable figurine, often an artistic, and sometimes a prehistoric or antique specimen *Toy soldier *Lego minifigure A Lego minifigure, commonly referred to as a minifig, is a small plastic articulated figurine produced by Danish toy manufacturer The Lego Group. They were first produced in 1978 and have been a success, with over 4 billion produced worldwide as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
