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Couple suggestions

1. Your molds are waaaaaaay bigger than they need to be.
2. If you have legos they make awesome mold walls
3. Glue your fig to the side of the wall. This can give you a lot more control over where your seam is placed.
4. Paint the fig in mold material before pouring. This ensures bubbles aren't on the surface of the figs.
5. When you pour, do half way and clean up excess with an exacto. The goal is a clean line. This is really more important if you plan on doing a lot of casts.
6. after one side cures, coat it in mold release, paint and pour the other half. If you do this right the two will just pull apart.
7. Once you'r done here you can lube up the legos and use it to stabilize the mold when you pour copies. With thinner wall this becomes really useful.

If you're doing one time molds its really easier to use stuff like this

https://www.amazon.com/ComposiMold-Original-Reusable-Molding-Material/dp/B0096BNE9S

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There are a lot of varieties, but basically heat it up and squish around your fig, cut it out and then use it for the cast, or squeeze two part epoxy in there, etc.

I'd suggest for him to use Gloomhaven helper on a laptop or ipad etc. It completely removes the ability cards and monster inserts. The wood organizers are super nice but if you're poor like me this will do in a pinch https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWST17805-TSTAK-Organizer-Clear/dp/B00CBY2E6G/ref=pd_cp_469_2?pd_rd_w=RcOW0&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=WQXADKR0V14JBNF83EKA&pd_rd_r=8ab491a6-0f43-42c2-b365-77e394207e0d&pd_rd_wg=RCPIt&pd_rd_i=B00CBY2E6G&psc=1&refRID=WQXADKR0V14JBNF83EKA . I took a sharpy and wrote down categories(Multi tile obstacles, Undead, elementals etc). I still leave mine up and the wife is still mad but in THEORY i could take it down haha.

You're looking for Gloomhaven: Forgotten Circles, which can be purchased on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPMHMZ2/

Aside from that, if they don't already have one, I would recommend getting a box organizer. We use the one from Broken Token and are very happy with it, but there are several others as well. Broken Token's version can be found here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QV9VRSS/

The latter is a little pricey, not sure what your price range is.

I've plugged it before and I'll plug it again - Reaper's Learn to Paint kit is probably the most budget-friendly way to dive into mini painting. It comes with a set of paints, some brushes, three minis to practice on, and a handbook that introduces you to painting techniques that get progressively more complex on each mini. Plus, it's easy to add paints to the kit's storage case if you end up enjoying the hobby.

If you go that route, I also recommend adding a bottle of red paint and a few better brushes, because the kit doesn't come with any shades of red and the two included brushes are just average. Otherwise, it's got everything you need to get started and the practice minis are a godsend (I didn't want to touch my Gloomhaven minis until I had a couple less important ones under my belt).

Edit: Just saw that the kit is a little pricier on Amazon CA. If you can find the kit on another site or at a local game store for under $45 USD or so I would still recommend it, otherwise it's worth hitting up the minipainting sub and seeing what other options they recommend for beginners.

For what it's worth, I included support for Crimson Scales classes in my app (it's not a replacement for Gloomhaven Helper by any means, but fills a different niche)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tomkatcreative.gloomhavenenhancementcalc

Our group uses this app (Android or Apple) for setup. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.roygon.Gloomhaven_Scenario_Viewer

We do look at what monsters we'll be fighting and make sure we have all the tiles and scenery available, but we don't look at placement until they need to be set up.

Here, go ahead and grab the literal book I mentioned on the subject. Scholarship isn't 'find me a direct quote that says exactly this' - it's in the context of his evolving views on orcs.

https://www.amazon.com/Tolkien-Race-Cultural-History-Fairies/dp/0230272843

Or you can read Letter 153 which addresses the struggle and concedes that an orc can't be irredeemably evil.

I mean, take your pick.

Are you talking about this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.timmcode.ghcampaigntracker.droid&hl=en_US&gl=US

I don't know that app, but did you ADD the party achievement correctly? You should have added First Steps as a party achievement when you completed scenario 1, which is a prerequisite to scenario 2.

I use and like this system of Plano boxes. Costs ~$20, compared to $90 for the Broken Token organizer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Gloomhaven/comments/7syew3/gloomhaven_plano_25_stepbystep_how_it_fits_in_the/

Also, anyone looking for an accordion file that does fit all the map pieces and the manual/scenario books, this one works.

I bought four Plano 3600 off of Amazon for all the standees, tokens, counters, obstacles, etc (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00725BDJI/), a file folder from Asda for the dungeon pieces, a couple of deck boxes to hold road & city events / monster decks, etc. I also bought a ring binder and some pocket pages to act at the item shop.

It works pretty well!

I really found Gloomhaven Helper to be invaluable. It replaces some of the more fiddly setup (monster stats, monster actions, monster attack deck, initiatives and HP/EXP tracking for everyone). You can have multiple devices connect so everyone puts in their own initiative, then the app will order everyone accordingly. It also will preload the right monsters for whatever scenario you're on and give you a recommended difficulty based on your party level. Makes setup, teardown and gameplay faster -- I think it shaved an hour or so off our game times.

For reference, we use the android version from here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esotericsoftware.gloomhavenhelper&hl=en_US

There are web and desktop versions as well, but I haven't used them so I can't vouch for them.

One solution on Android is to download the Gloomhaven campaign tracker app, make a party and add a new character. On the character screen there is a list of all the personal quests numbers, names, what you have to do, what it unlocks.

Now generate 2 unique random numbers between 510 and 533 per player (here's an app you can use but there's lots of other options) and refer back to the Gloomhaven app.

You will lose out on the flavour text, unfortunately, but all the functionality is still there and you're now self-sufficient so you can repeat as needed (new player joins, etc).

Google/Android version. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.roygon.Gloomhaven_Scenario_Viewer&hl=en

Hi guys. Stumbled on this (I am not the creator! All credit to Roy/Riggert). A great little app that hides the scenario pieces, monsters, loot and text until the doors get opened so it's a surprise for everyone involved. Pretty nifty :)

Your going to need a whole room just for Gloomhaven. The other option is I bought something like this for all my Descent minis Plano 1354-02 -by Rack System 3500 Size Tackle Box, Premium Tackle Storage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E3C3LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J2HTEZQP0NZMZH3H7XRT

These are the card sheets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTY7LT2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I spent forever trying to find sheets for MM EU cards, but this honestly works great. The Gloomhaven item cards are sleeved, and fit great within the sheets.

This might be helpful: Hexagonal Graph Paper (Amazon).

All of those characters are playing in the same campaign?? Are you sure that's necessary? Especially with "a lot of potential players". It may be a bit more paperwork, but i think it would be better if you try to keep two (or more?!) campaigns going on. In that case the personal goals won't be shared between such a big number of characters (what is that number btw?).
You must already be doing some book-keeping because you only haev 4 basic attack decks and many items have a limited number of copies, so you're probably moving those around depending on who's playing each time. You'll also hae to keep track of the achievements, unlocked scenarios and city/road events, but there are apps that can help with that, like the Gloomhaven Campaign Tracker.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.timmcode.ghcampaigntracker.droid&hl=en_US

That app can be used for multiple campaigns, multiple parties or both. You can mark which campaign has which city/road cards added/removed/used.

Sorry my friends! 5.4 should fix this, available now.

http://esotericsoftware.com/gloomhaven-helper and Google Play

Use gloomhaven helper if you haven't been doing so already with your other group. Removes the need to have a lot more physical stuff on the board. Also consider painting the characters, get 3D prints of elements or do the Hirst Molds route for the dungeons to bling everything out a bit. Here's a link to how we updated our version of the game.

Character sheet looks great! I developed the Gloomhaven Companion app and it seems we have duplicated some work 😅 - not very DRY of us. Let me know if you want to go mobile - maybe we can collaborate! What language did you write this in? (I'm on mobile so can't tell)

Binder - Amazon

Sheets - Amazon

Edit: items with 4 copies are a snug fit but not damaging in anyway.

I bought the removable sticker set as that seems the most pressing thing. I will plan on getting some card sleeves, hopefully the 22 dollar fir 2000 sleeve set on Amazon when they are back in stock.

Another accessory I think would be awesome is these two things. https://www.amazon.com/Mantic-Games-MGCDS15-Dungeon-Saga/dp/B01971DXS8
https://www.amazon.com/Mantic-Games-Dungeon-Saga-Furniture/dp/B018SJ6C24

Mine is like this one and it’s awesome. I got it before board game travel bags where a thing really and it’s still going strong. These are meant for travel so they hold up great.

Meinl Percussion Professional Large Cajon Box Drum Bag — Heavy-Duty Fabric, Adjustable Shoulder Strap and Carrying Grip, 2-Year Warranty, Black, (MCJB-L) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01B1JINXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7XT0Q6R2TR0YHB244999

A long while back, a friend of ours in our board game group recommended the following Cajon bag for carrying games for travel. ChromaCast CC-CBAG-L Large Padded Cajon Bag with Carry Handle and Shoulder Straps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRMHGQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q1FS9T26SDCH5E92XG1R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Zip-loc bags (small and large) for all the bits, and one of those accordion-file things for the room tiles are life savers. Plus, getting the items into binder sheets is amazing (see "Ultra PRO Platinum 16 Pocket Platinum Mini American Cards")

Nice! Wish I could get my siblings to play remotely more :(

Looks like the same camera I use, have you considered something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071VR8PWF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works well for getting the right angle, and moving the camera around when needed, for the people playing remotely.

For the map pieces I purchased one of those expanding folder files which are labelled A to Z. That was great. You only need up to M, but when we pack up I put the current map in Z. Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HR64QMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_DOI8FbGWHA8WK

An easy alternative is to buy a 16 card holder, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Platnium-Imperial-sizedCards/dp/B01CTY7LT2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=16+pocket+collectible+card+sleeve+holder&qid=1606697631&sr=8-2 from Amazon.

Sure thing! We started using cause my wife got fed up with shuffling every time you get cursed/blessed or reach the crit/null modifier.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.anli.gloomhaven

I could get this one from a friend. It is still in the boxed and never used for around 150 bucks, but I know kinda nothing about 3D Printer, so I‘m not sure if this would be a good one to pront Gloom stuff

Looking back, our first time playing was a bit overwhelming and took forever (constantly checking the rules, determining moves, etc). Now we’ve been playing GH for about 1 year, and a separate JotL group.... it’s SO much fun. Glad you’re getting into it

Couple recommendations

• Definitely get the GH Helper app. It will save you table space and some sanity :)

• House Rule: when you reach 600XP you must retire (that sounds like a ton of XP to you now, but trust me, down the road you’ll want this rule)

• Small but important GH rule: summons can only be summoned in unoccupied hexes (meaning any figure cannot summon on a hex with a coin... this will make a significant difference in some scenarios)

• Once you’ve played a bit more GH and are comfortable with the rules, try doing a custom dungeon. They’re a lot of fun!

• Do your character’s solo scenario. It’s fun, really hones in your strategy, and usually have good rewards. You can go online to find the solo scenarios and items (we had ours printed)

• Put your marketplace in a binder. Right now you don’t have many items, but it quickly becomes a lot to manage. I made a custom binder on zazzle (https://www.zazzle.com/z/ag12jq79) and use this for the inserts to hold the item cards: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01CTY7LT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_g91PFb7ZNM1P6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, that would be the "or something like that" section. 99% of people are going to go to Amazon and search Gloomhaven and get this response, which will be all second edition: https://www.amazon.com/Cephalofair-Games-CPH0201-Gloomhaven-Board/dp/B01LZXVN4P/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1497460038&sr=1-1&keywords=gloomhaven

We sometimes use dice for bosses or a couple of specific classes and the markers fir others. I bought a big bag of mixed types of dice from Amazon, having the selection of colours and sizes really helps https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chessex-Dice-Pound-Dice-Approximately/dp/B008C0KXYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1530667677&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=pound+of+dice&dpPl=1&dpID=51GuF0NpZZL&ref=plSrch

Paying someone to do the full set will definitely run you more than the cost of this printer. It's the printer I have. It's a bit finnicky, but the price is right, and it prints well enough for me! I'd also highly recommend getting a glass bed for it. It's stupid easy to install the glass bed (you just lower the normal bed and clip the glass to it with binder clips), and it makes the prints come loose soooo much easier. You can also have a hardware store cut the glass for you and it will be a bit cheaper than that Amazon link.

I will say, though: I only recommend buying a 3D printer if you're willing to devote some time to it. It's not like an InkJet where you plug it in and it just works. It takes calibration, and learning which settings work best. You'll have to do some research to get the best quality for your prints.

Totally agree mate. I’ve only had a handful of sessions but already been finding that digging out bags of monsters and tokens slows things down considerably! Thanks for the comment too.

1. Snopake 15174 Eligo 13 Part Desk Storage Expander A4 Landscape Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012334Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aQxZBbNX6N9P9 Here is an example of what I mean. Just make sure to buy an accordion style one and not one that splays open from the bottom as It just won’t be large enough to hold everything.

2. Exactly correct. Archers have one envelope, guards another, bosses another. Just sort the monsters out by their decks.

3. I used probably around 2x a3 sheets. I recycled all of mine as tonnes of the stuff is wasted at my work. Check on trade websites too mate, I think amazon will be expensive for that sort of stuff. The foamboard architects use to make their models is exactly what you want. Mine was also 3mm thickness although the link I provided in another comment used 5mm thickness (I just accounted for the 2mm difference in my measurements). I actually think balsa wood would be perfect mate. It’s nice and light too although it may well cost a lot.

Hope this helps and if there is anything else I can answer then please ask!

It's available from Amazon right now for MSRP ($140). (https://www.amazon.com/Cephalofair-Games-CPH0201-Gloomhaven/dp/B01LZXVN4P/ref=sr_1_4)

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There was an original kickstarter (a long time ago), a 2nd printing kickstarter and print run (last january, sold out quick), a 3rd printing (early this past summer, sold out over the course of the summer) and now the 4th printing is starting to hit stores. Amazon has it now, and a variety of game stores that ordered it should slowly get copies between now and February or so.

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Nobody really knows how long it'll take this new print run to sell out - the game's already sold a record number of copies so maybe now, finally, everyone who wants it will be able to get it and it won't sell out for a long time. Or maybe it'll sell out quick like the previous printings. But for now, it's available.

I bought a reapers learner's kit on Amazon to learn and then some extra reapers paint after once I got the hang of it for my gloomhaven minis.

So far, so good as a casual painter. I don't have to prime it seems though I don't do anything fancy. Here is where I'm at with the original 6 (currently working on the rest). https://imgur.com/WPmC0wb.jpg

While waiting you could possibly use this app for the attack modifiers

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vault21.gloomhavenAttackModifiers

It is still in beta though and may not be available for everyone.

I use an expandable accordion file organizer like this one to store the map tiles. It makes putting together the maps much, much faster, however it wont fit back in the box unless you get very creative.

There are apps like Gloomhaven Campaign Tracker to track the scenarios you unlock, so you really don't need to even use the stickers for the main map if you don't feel like it.

Further to the question of enhancement, you can enhance an ability (if it's Heal, Retaliate, Shield, Bless, Strengthen or Invisible) with Bless. So you could enhance a Bless ability with Bless and receive 2 Bless cards when that move is used.

I built an Enhancement Calculator Android app if you're interested. It clears up a lot of confusion about the enhancement feature while making it easy to figure out what they should cost

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tomkatcreative.gloomhavenenhancementcalc

If you get the Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer app you can purposely keep rooms hidden and only reveal them when you actually enter the room.

There's very little in Gloomhaven that can't be reproduced. If you want to, you can track your campaign via an app instead of using the map + stickers (either for your current group or your future group). The enhancement stickers are a little harder, but honestly letting those carry over isn't going to be a huge deal so I wouldn't worry about it.

Those are the only "legacy" components so you're fine.

Here's the Android version. It's a great little app if you prefer going into scenarios blind. I love it.

I'm using the app Gloomhaven Campaign Tracker and it does a great job of keeping track of multiple campaigns and parties.

It's also a convenient way for all the players to keep track of their characters. Only the "game master" needs to keep track of unlocked scenarios, items, achievements etc.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.timmcode.ghcampaigntracker.droid

Five players should be easy enough. You'll need to use the monster modifier deck as a player deck and replace the monster modifier deck with an app. This one : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gloom.monika.monsterai2&hl=en popped up in a google search, but I'm sure there are others. You'll also need dice or pen and paper to track player #5's Hit and Experience points. I'd also suggest bumping the difficulty up a level or two from the 4 player setup to balance the extra firepower of a fifth person.

6 player you'd need to do the same but then also need another modifier deck, hopefully one of your five friends bought the game also and could supply it.

Can't comment on the organizers, I haven't actually tried very hard to put everything away yet since I opened it. I'm using a couple cheap Walmart plano knockoffs to hold most if not all tokens.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/niantic-inc/pokemon-go/pokemon-go-0-146-2-release/pokemon-go-0-146-2-android-apk-download/download/

>Multiple shield bonuses stack with one another and can be applied in any order.

Nope, Tabletop Simulator

It's not a problem with the sim, it's the slowness of two people being on the same computer at once, having to wait for each other to go.

Best primer I use (over Citadel, Army Painter, and some other mini-specific ones) is actually Krylon Camo sprays - just have to control it well so it doesn't pool in the details. The dark brown is pretty damn awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/04292000-Krylon-K04292007-Camouflage-Technology/dp/B00176RUY0

Send those sleeve sizes my way buddy. Currently i am using https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CV859XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_0R5PZCB1KBDQHZCVYYBF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I understand and appreciate the compliments. I sincerely wish you were nearby to join in on a game. You seem mischievous and cunning, mindtheif i would guess.

The cards fit ok in standard business card sleeves. I bought this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0031YFELM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this, holds cards with sleeves no issues.

Monster Binder - 4 Pocket Trading Card Album - Matte Red - Holds 160 Yugioh, Magic, and Pokemon Cards

Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3MYU4C/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_vvDcGb04DACRG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Sure thing, it's here. Honestly there are two things I was hoping it would accomplish that it doesn't 1) hosting the monster stats cards with the monsters themselves (drawers aren't large enough) and 2) not enough drawers to hold small cards like items and battle goals. So I'm still using the box organizer for those things but if I did it over I might go for something with more drawers. Like everything, it's a work in progress!

Use Gloomhaven Helper to the max and move the components it replaced (a ton of them!!) in a box that stay in the shelf.

Separate things which are compatible between multiple games (class boxes, monsters, overlay tiles), and leave the game-specific content like items, events, and booklets, rules, etc separately.

These Ultra-Pro deck boxes fir all the class box contents and the mini (or two) but only if you sleeve only the number cards needed for each class to play (ie brute gets 10 sleeves, scoundrel gets 9 and players swap the cards in the sleeve if they want to make a pre-acebario pool swap. These ones you can add the attack modifier deck.

I play in a group of three in a multipurpose room at our church. We play on a folding table with a plastic top. It gives us all the space we need for the game along with a laptop for running the Gloomhaven Helper app (which saves us a ton of space, time, and frustration). In addition to the legs folding up, some of these types of table have a hinged tabletop, which reduces the size of the table to about the size of a small folding card table.

Here's a link that I found on Amazon, but you can also buy these in any office supply store:
Folding Table

Hi Cloudeen,

Thank you for your interest. I'm sending a few full set to Amazon. The item is not available yet. I'm still working on the improvement of the sleeves based on other people's feedback. The following amazon link will be my listing. I'm not sure if I price it currently. I'm selling them at 24.99 for 2000 sleeves with 1000 for standard cards and 1000 for mini European cards.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719TN8MB

Personally I used Gloom5 for the monster attack deck and then continued using the original cards organized with the tiles in plano boxes. This idea seems like it would work fine, too. I also bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CR8I2HU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for the item cards but it would perfectly fit the monster attack decks if that's all you're looking for. This amazon option seems quite a bit cheaper overall.

I followed the example on page 8 of that thread (https://boardgamegeek.com/article/28011946#28011946). The narrow box is great for the tokens but you could try using a thicker box. Be sure to measure to make sure everything fits. The narrow box is available on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ECQPSO, but it's aabout $10 right now.

Looks to me like a plano 7771. Amazon link. Canadian here, sorry Canadian links. Looks like that plus a accordian file would cost you as much as a custom insert. Myself, I went with a modified YASS setup from BGG because it was the fastest to get going, there were plano boxes available in my city.

I own a set of these (also the appropriately sized dice are available on Amazon for $7: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RZLR7I/ ). They're great; they are much better than the standard method.

As for monsters with more than 12 HP, we use the 1/5/10 damage tokens in the slot designated for status effects. It's not perfect, but it works pretty well. For bosses with 40+ HP, we track that using the rules-as-written method.

EDIT: I should say that I decided on these over a bunch of other designs because these fit perfectly into the Broken Token case, and that is really nice.

There's been some good advice here already, but one thing I haven't seen anyone say yet is to thin your paints. The best way I've found to do this is to put some paint on your palette (ideally a wet palette e.g. $12 from amazon) and then add a drop or two of water to it. The thinner the paint you use, the more coats it will take but the more detail from the model itself is preserved.

Fantastic work. :)

I think I found the right one on Amazon, for those who might be interested.

The app is live on Android. It's not appearing in search results in Playstore, as it should though (at least for me). Someone provided a direct link that'll get you there, so I wanted to share:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fortellergames.stage&hl=en

I listened to a few scenarios that I've already played through, and DAMN they're good! I'm very excited to start using this thing during actual games!!!

I got a cajon bag for when we play at a friend's place.

Something like this fits GH and the additional accordeon folder etc. nicely without being vastly overpriced.

I got this set, and its been great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PHCTRK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Throw in some Agrax Earthsade and you should be good to go. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0189BKI7G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

1. Technically, no. There are plenty of ways to clean off miniatures. AL's Totally Awesome is quite good. Goobertown Hobbies is a very chill channel for learning the basics of painting, and that product is his recommendation.
2. Reaper Miniatures Master Starter ? Doesn't seem too bad, but if $30 is ridiculously expensive, then so be it. You will need a primer. Some folks swear by GW primers. I like the matte black camo paint from Krylon . It's $5.
3. Honestly the hardest part of painting minis is the beginning when you're just applying colors. There's no pop or pizazz that makes the details stand out until you work towards highlights. Don't be afraid. Just put paint on plastic, and you'll get better. You'll be surprised by the end. Don't forget to thin your paints.

Start. Just do it. Watch some Goobertown videos, too, to get a handle on things.

I'm with you on the non-TTS version. I enjoy the setup and the physical presence and experience. We've been playing like this since late March (i have two different play groups I run the game for) and its been going super smoothly.

I ordered this tripod off amazon that has been working great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LB33KB6/ I had previously duct taped something to the wall. ha. Didn't think of using my lego. Great job!

I use the Fantasy Flight ones, and they work great, especially at $2.50 - $3.00/50 Pack:

A quick search shows them on Amazon, though you can find them a bit cheaper elsewhere

https://smile.amazon.com/BG-Sleeves-Std-European-Pack/dp/158994514X/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=fantasy+flight+sleeves+mini+euro&qid=1582734113&sr=8-12

I’m not OP, but I got this set from Amazon that was more than enough for every card in my box. The only things I haven’t sleeved yet are any of the locked classes but I still have plenty leftover so I don’t see that being an issue.

Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer android version, don't know if it's on iPhone. There's a few thing I wish it hide that it doesn't, but it hides monsters, story text, and treasure chests so I definitely consider it a step up from the book.

Ah yes a friend of mine uses this for his campaign. It looks good! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.timmcode.ghcampaigntracker.droid&hl=en

It has an entry but no detail in the Wiki. I'll see about updating that.

Not quite online, but I use the Gloomhaven Campaign Tracker app on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.timmcode.ghcampaigntracker.droid

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You can import/export a database file and share via email, cloud storage, or whatever. Useful to keep multiple people or devices in sync. There is a similar app for iOS, but they are by different authors and I can only assume they aren't compatible with each other.

I suggest setting the scenario by choosing the level, then Custom. Then use an app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.roygon.Gloomhaven_Scenario_Viewer&hl=en Add monsters one-by-one as you encounter them.

There's a Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer app that uses second edition scans. It also lets you hide parts of the map and reveal as you go if that's appealing to you at all.

As for which changes we made... we took the faster prosperity track and personal quests since people didn't want to stay as one class for too long. We did the biggest class errata -- Saw's unique mechanic changes -- but none of the others. The changes aren't big enough to affect the strongest strategies or help the weakest ones so I don't think they're worth the effort and playing with worse components.

For other electronic aids, try out Gloomy Companion for managing AI decks or the Campaign Tracker App to log your campaign.

The first helps a surprising amount since instead of saying "Move +1" it'll put the actual value on the card which means less looking back and forth between the board, the monster AI card, and their stat sheet. Plus you don't have to setup the decks. The campaign tracker is nice since as you start unlocking more scenarios it's hard to remember what all you can do. If you're legacy-averse, you can also use it instead of the sticker map.

My group did something similar with random item designs. We forgot you don't get a copy and they just go to the supply. We had sold ours for other equipment and only found our mistake a few scenarios later.

We ret-conned the best we could, paying back what we had "borrowed." I also donated to the church as a form of penance. I'd say you do something similar and move on the best you can. It's not that big of a deal in the long run.

On a side note, you might check out the Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer. Besides hiding the room layout so they are a a surprise, it also looks up the treasures for you and tells you what's inside.

Exactly what I was thinking. The values that I think could be tracked though are hp's. Whenever a monster enters the game its max hp is typed in. When damage is done to it, players would tell the app to do x damage to a monster. It might also be able to track negative conditions and apply those to them at the right times (when attacked, at the end if its next turn).

This might be a bit too complicated to use but could be very handy if done with a good UX design in mind. I just really dislike the default monster hp tracking system, anyone tell me if they're interested in this kinda app, I might do it for mobile.

E: Found one that seems pretty good! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gloomhaventracker Wish there was one that had both hp tracking and initiative order though.

There is an Android app that lets you save multiple campaigns, and draws/tracks events for you as well.

We use it just for keeping track of what scenarios are unlocked since it automatically adds unlocked scenarios when you complete a scenario. Most of the online trackers you have to do everything manually.

Not sure what it has for the item shop though.

My group likes the HP Tracker for Gloomhaven app. It's dead simple and free. It tracks monster HP and status conditions (instead of using the monster stat cards, sleeves, chits), and can sync to multiple phones. Everyone who wants it in front of them can have it (we use two phones, one on each side of the table). Also easy for others to help with tracking. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gloomhaventracker

We also use the Gloomy Companion web app (for monster modifier and abilities decks, instead of using monster decks and ability/stat cards). We pull it up on a tablet web browser so everyone can see it and tap the screen to "flip" cards. https://johreh.github.io/gloomycompanion/

For us, using two phones and a tablet is easier and reduces tabletop clutter.

I use this app. It really gives me more immersion as the host, and doesn't really add much additional setup time, as long as you have a good organizational scheme in place. This way I get to experience all the shocks of enemy and boss reveals, and keeps me honest with treasure chest locations.

It's not too bad honestly, but I'm not switching back and forth between the two campaigns constantly. The big 5-player campaign only meets about once a month and the smaller campaign is intermittent.

The City/Road decks are the biggest maintenance I think, but it's handled pretty elegantly through the campaign app that I use. Since random item designs and side scenarios happen relatively infrequently, I let both sides benefit from anything unlocked there (so each campaign just shares the one side scenario and one random item design decks).

A binder with card pocket pages makes item storage and selection sooo much easier! We keep the Random Items in two separate pages, whenever the time to choose one comes, we just smack them down on the table face-down and select one. Alternatively, you can use a random number generator off the internet.

I got mine from a friend who ordered them from Amazon, so I can't be sure what brand he got, but it's something like these pocket pages here.

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Edit: It should be stated, however, that the item binder does not fit in the original GH box. We're using a organizer to keep things tidy within the box, but then we keep our items separated in their own special binder, and we keep map tiles alphabetically ordered in an accordion folder, together with the party sheets, unlockable envelopes, removable stickers, etc. All of these goodies fit snugly into a large, blue IKEA bag, handy for those Grab'n Go situations.

Can't go wrong with Avery binder pages and maybe a nice leather portfolio to hold them? https://www.amazon.com/Avery-Business-Pages-76009-Clear/dp/B00006IC8I/ref=sr\_1\_6?crid=N35BEEM2TDPN&keywords=business%2Bcard%2Bbinder&qid=1671213748&sprefix=business%2Bcard%2Bbi%2Caps%2C571&sr=8-6&th=1

I sleeved all my GH cards (yes, even event cards and stuff which I totally could have skipped) and got a simple business card booklet for our game's "Ye Olde Itemme Shoppe".

Pretty sure there are binder pages that fit standard business cards and those have worked nicely for our sleeved item cards.

Thanks!

I got some RGB puck lights after seeing another user here have them, and then right now I'm using a small ultrasonic fog maker for water, but it's really messy water wise.

I just ordered an actual fog machine and am gonna try and DIY that into some tubing to maybe get some more control over the fog and have less of the splashing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WWCDVHJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share for the lights

They have been great. Got them from Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Gloomhaven-Standee-Plastic-Monster-Tracker/dp/B08JP7P3J9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=HE1A13CWU9UW&keywords=gloomhaven+standee+bases&qid=1668156340&sprefix=gloomhaven+sta%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-3

Just as an alternative, our group is using small 6-sided dice for damage tracking, can't recall the brand but something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Koplow-Games-Sided-Small-Miniature/dp/B00MDU7KOE No signs of wear and tear, and they have been through 3 campaigns plus some FC and jaws.

I bought These Character Organizers.

They are awesome….they DO need to be assembled but once they are they’re super nice.

Pro-tip……the clear acrylic has protective film on BOTH sides…..remove it before assembly…not just the blue side like me.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Dephia-Gloomhaven-Sleeves-Standard-European/dp/B0719TN8MB

i recommend you sleeve your most frequently used card.

Ability cards, attack modifiers, monster ability cards etc. You can wear them out very easily.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078FV8GVP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good for the price. I've found that some magnets are really strong and some are a bit weaker, but it's not really noticeable once you throw them in the tiles.

Would very much recommend following this storage guide using these tackle boxes. Much cheaper than buying a big fancy organizer, but just as effective imo. Makes setup/cleanup so much quicker and easier, can't imaging playing without it.

My wife and I use these to store the characters we're playing.

When they're retired, we return them to the original tuck boxes.

There's a new app available: X-Haven Helper

It was called Frosthaven Helper, but they must have changed the name since it also covers Gloomhaven. I've used it once so far with a tablet and it was great!

Personally, I've sleeved 100% of the cards that are used. I got high quality cards for the ability cards, then cheap ones for the rest of the large cards and cheap ones for the small cards.

Storage is harder, since they take up a lot more room, but I build my own foam-core storage (there's guides out there, I can look up which, if you want. Can't recall offhand). For storage everything except the map tiles fits in the original box, and i have the map tiles in a 13sleeve https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Accordion-Organizer-Expanding-Expandable/dp/B09BR2GJMM Something like that. I find it makes it soooooo much easier to setup. The map pieces are a lot easier to find, they are sorted having each letter take its own sleeve.

It's expensive though, I've probably spent more on sleeves/storage than I did on the base game, I love the game though so I want it to last :)

I got this one from Amazon UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CKIG4AA/ref=pe_27063361_487055811_TE_3p_dp_1

It was ok.

Used a few Tupperware boxes to store the monster stands .

Ended up storing the board pieces in order in a pile in the lid of the game lol. Everything else is in original package or in food bags wrapped up and stored in box. Seemed to be cheapest option

Gloomhaven Campaign Tracker is really usefull for that.

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Apple

I have the warbox.pl organizer

The bad:

• It closes all the way, no lift, but the orgnization of all the map tiles in one huge tray made me switch to an document folder organizer
• The monster storage is not ideal, it's pretty difficult getting all the imps out for example (they are pretty small and there are many)
• It does provide more than enough space for all cards, and enough dividers, I have the open events all in a seperate spot and all closed events together.
• There is no real space for FC or custom content.

The Good:

• None the less, it has worked extremely well over the last 4 years, everything hold up really well, the complaints are minor compared to the overview and organization it provides me.
• Setup is really easy.
• It's a good price for an organizer (at least at the time there were not many options available in europe)
• With me using a document folder, it leaves the top tray for the stuff from FC that doesn't fit in the box.

Although I like it, I'm happy that I'm going with the Lazerox organizer for FH, especially the storage for the monsters look like a huge improvement. (both options)

Ohh, interesting idea. Maybe a sticker set like this. Pick a color for each Campaign/group and add them to know when to exclude a card from the deck.

I bought a set of photo boxes meant for 4x6 photos. That comfortably holds the player mat, cards, items, tokens, dials, and what have you. Also a pencil and eraser. But the player stat sheets are just a tad too big to fit. We stack them on top.

I don't sell them personally.
You may be able to find a 3D printing service online that will print them for you. Or sometimes local libraries have 3D printers you could use.

If you want to buy something similar, I was looking at these before I decided to make ones myself: https://www.amazon.com/Condition-Acrylic-Accessories-Gloomhaven-Forgotten/dp/B0923RMW7W