In this episode of Couple A' Nerds, hosts DnDWife and Dungeon Master Eguile are joined by the enthusiastic Erik to dive deep into the Comic Cave segment of their miniature painting series. This episode is all about unveiling and discussing the intricate details, inspirations, and techniques behind the miniature of Bricky, the soul-stitched bard.

Listeners will enjoy a thorough exploration of:

- The cultural and musical inspirations behind Bricky, including his Germanic, pagan, and metalhead influences.

- The challenges and triumphs of creating and painting Bricky's miniature, from Hero Forge delays to the final vibrant touches.

- The significance of various design elements, such as Bricky's long blonde hair, leather armor, and iconic backpack.

- The techniques used to bring Bricky to life, including the use of washes, glow paints, and metallic accents.

- How Erik overcame color blindness to achieve a cohesive and striking color palette for Bricky.

00:00:00 - Welcome to another episode of a couple of nerds. Hello. How's it going, everyone

00:01:13 - There were several delays on your hero forge mini

00:02:07 - I was really impressed with how quickly you cranked out bricky once Luna arrived

00:02:40 - What went into you making bricky? We have a pseudo german background for him

00:04:55 - Bricky has a backpack because he's carrying a lot of stuff

00:06:26 - Bricky is as human as you can be for your playstyle

00:11:57 - Using glow paint is crucial to making bricky instantly recognizable on tabletop maps

00:13:11 - Yellow paint makes the miniature stand out, especially for me being colorblind

00:14:54 - I wanted to make bricky look as realistic as possible for a miniature

00:16:36 - You can change the way the hair looks by using different washes

00:18:10 - How did you overcome color blindness when creating your hero forge mini

00:22:19 - This is the first of six episodes discussing Bricky miniature

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Thank you for tuning in to Couple A' Nerds. Special thanks to Erik for sharing Bricky's journey and insights. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring incredible art and storytelling from the world of D&D.

Happy adventuring!

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