onlunarseas
@onlunarseas.bsky.social
Developing Morningstar, a LEGO mecha & spaceship tabletop wargame. I also do other tabletop stuff and sometimes art.
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onlunarseas
@onlunarseas.bsky.social
· Oct 14
Hello #portfolioday I design digital #LEGO builds including original mecha and spaceships for Morningstar, a tabletop game setting, as well as pop culture characters and more. I try to make small, affordable stuff you can build yourself. Most of my older work is here www.flickr.com/photos/19487...
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For this Morningstar: Close Combat playtest, I tried out 90° front arcs, which made model positioning much more important. I made melee combat more intuitive, and adjusted the terrain slightly to make it easier to vault over the low walls in the center. (1/2) #LEGO #mecha #tabletop #wargaming
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
For this Morningstar: Close Combat playtest, I tried out 90° front arcs, which made model positioning much more important. I made melee combat more intuitive, and adjusted the terrain slightly to make it easier to vault over the low walls in the center. (1/2) #LEGO #mecha #tabletop #wargaming
I painted up another 15 mm quar test model, this time a Creevin Trench Watch Rhyfler. Here he is facing over an invader from Easky. Now that I've got the process mostly worked out, I can start batch painting the rest of their squads, then finish up the bases. #tabletop #wargaming #miniaturepainting
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I painted up another 15 mm quar test model, this time a Creevin Trench Watch Rhyfler. Here he is facing over an invader from Easky. Now that I've got the process mostly worked out, I can start batch painting the rest of their squads, then finish up the bases. #tabletop #wargaming #miniaturepainting
If you're a fan of Mark Watson's previous interactive multipart events (The House, The Company) or enjoy comedy, mystery, and collaborative puzzle-solving, you'll love this. Otherwise, go watch some of Yes, How Can I Help?, No More Jockeys, or Taskmaster series 5 on YouTube. Then you'll love this.
You will potentially enjoy this. Trailer by @matryer.bsky.social.
November 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
If you're a fan of Mark Watson's previous interactive multipart events (The House, The Company) or enjoy comedy, mystery, and collaborative puzzle-solving, you'll love this. Otherwise, go watch some of Yes, How Can I Help?, No More Jockeys, or Taskmaster series 5 on YouTube. Then you'll love this.
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A game of Swarm Mode, with the newly painted (and not yet finished) Detached models!
Proper photos of the army once I finish painting the bosses.
Proper photos of the army once I finish painting the bosses.
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
A game of Swarm Mode, with the newly painted (and not yet finished) Detached models!
Proper photos of the army once I finish painting the bosses.
Proper photos of the army once I finish painting the bosses.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"What do you think of this dress?"
"Eh, it looks kind of rumpled."
"True, it is kinda ruched."
"Yeah, I suppose it *is* red."
"No, *ruched*."
"Well I don't know how long it took to make!"
"...You're not invited to my holiday party anymore."
"Eh, it looks kind of rumpled."
"True, it is kinda ruched."
"Yeah, I suppose it *is* red."
"No, *ruched*."
"Well I don't know how long it took to make!"
"...You're not invited to my holiday party anymore."
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
"What do you think of this dress?"
"Eh, it looks kind of rumpled."
"True, it is kinda ruched."
"Yeah, I suppose it *is* red."
"No, *ruched*."
"Well I don't know how long it took to make!"
"...You're not invited to my holiday party anymore."
"Eh, it looks kind of rumpled."
"True, it is kinda ruched."
"Yeah, I suppose it *is* red."
"No, *ruched*."
"Well I don't know how long it took to make!"
"...You're not invited to my holiday party anymore."
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I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
In Morningstar, attacks get a bonus when in the target's back arc. But with 180° arcs, that hasn't come up yet. So I might change the bases to have 90° front arcs instead, which would also help make overwatch and return fire more balanced. It might be tricky if not using these bases, though. #LEGO
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
In Morningstar, attacks get a bonus when in the target's back arc. But with 180° arcs, that hasn't come up yet. So I might change the bases to have 90° front arcs instead, which would also help make overwatch and return fire more balanced. It might be tricky if not using these bases, though. #LEGO
Been months since my last playtest of Morningstar: Close Combat, my #LEGO #mecha skirmish game. This one sees the debut of the Khuraltan Alliance along with shields, melee weapons, and some revamped ranges. The EDSC suffered from bad rolls as Kheshigs advanced in pairs. (1/2) #tabletop #wargaming
November 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Been months since my last playtest of Morningstar: Close Combat, my #LEGO #mecha skirmish game. This one sees the debut of the Khuraltan Alliance along with shields, melee weapons, and some revamped ranges. The EDSC suffered from bad rolls as Kheshigs advanced in pairs. (1/2) #tabletop #wargaming
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New repair drone model got a digital texture pass in #Substancepainter
Check out the full development update: www.patreon.com/posts/repair...
#scifi #gameart
Check out the full development update: www.patreon.com/posts/repair...
#scifi #gameart
November 15, 2025 at 5:37 AM
New repair drone model got a digital texture pass in #Substancepainter
Check out the full development update: www.patreon.com/posts/repair...
#scifi #gameart
Check out the full development update: www.patreon.com/posts/repair...
#scifi #gameart
Played my first solo game of This Quar's War, with rules modified to suit my current low model count. Creevin machine gun fire broke Easky's left flank first, then the center. A desperate Easkovite assault then bogged down. Great fun, can't wait to build up these armies more. #tabletop #wargaming
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Played my first solo game of This Quar's War, with rules modified to suit my current low model count. Creevin machine gun fire broke Easky's left flank first, then the center. A desperate Easkovite assault then bogged down. Great fun, can't wait to build up these armies more. #tabletop #wargaming
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First career goal 🤝 FIFA Marta Award Nominee
Jordyn Bugg's stunning strike against North Carolina Courage has been short-listed for the FIFA Marta Award!
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Jordyn Bugg's stunning strike against North Carolina Courage has been short-listed for the FIFA Marta Award!
VOTE ➡️ www.fifa.com/the-best-fif...
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
First career goal 🤝 FIFA Marta Award Nominee
Jordyn Bugg's stunning strike against North Carolina Courage has been short-listed for the FIFA Marta Award!
VOTE ➡️ www.fifa.com/the-best-fif...
Jordyn Bugg's stunning strike against North Carolina Courage has been short-listed for the FIFA Marta Award!
VOTE ➡️ www.fifa.com/the-best-fif...
Painted up my very first quar. This 15 mm Easky Rhyfler is a test model just to make sure I'm happy with the colors and base. I need to add some ground cover, and I might highlight the helmet a bit. But as it stands I'm thrilled with this little guy and can't wait to do more. #tabletop #wargaming
November 13, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Painted up my very first quar. This 15 mm Easky Rhyfler is a test model just to make sure I'm happy with the colors and base. I need to add some ground cover, and I might highlight the helmet a bit. But as it stands I'm thrilled with this little guy and can't wait to do more. #tabletop #wargaming
I often hear people complain about how many movies are franchises these days, and yes, we did get sequels to Jurassic Park and Predator in 2025. But if they keep making them this incredibly GOOD why should anyone complain? Badlands was creative, clever, socially conscious, and surprisingly funny. 👍👍
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I often hear people complain about how many movies are franchises these days, and yes, we did get sequels to Jurassic Park and Predator in 2025. But if they keep making them this incredibly GOOD why should anyone complain? Badlands was creative, clever, socially conscious, and surprisingly funny. 👍👍
Been taking it easy, playing games & working on other hobbies. But I'm also planning out what's next for Morningstar playtests. Thinking of simplifying weapon ranges a bit to keep things more manageable. And might do single-post recaps to speed up the battle reports. Made a quick render, too. #LEGO
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Been taking it easy, playing games & working on other hobbies. But I'm also planning out what's next for Morningstar playtests. Thinking of simplifying weapon ranges a bit to keep things more manageable. And might do single-post recaps to speed up the battle reports. Made a quick render, too. #LEGO
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The Opulence Class prototype has been printed - a few things to fix, supports missing, but woah, it's a beast!
More to come for Overdrive, my upcoming spaceship game planned for 2026!
More to come for Overdrive, my upcoming spaceship game planned for 2026!
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Opulence Class prototype has been printed - a few things to fix, supports missing, but woah, it's a beast!
More to come for Overdrive, my upcoming spaceship game planned for 2026!
More to come for Overdrive, my upcoming spaceship game planned for 2026!
Incredible stuff. Looks like it'd be a ton of fun to paint—great mix of big panels and small details. I hope I can order a physical model at some point.
Yep. Calling it done.
Test-prints and in-hand photos, as well as some coloured render will follow over the next few days!
Test-prints and in-hand photos, as well as some coloured render will follow over the next few days!
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Incredible stuff. Looks like it'd be a ton of fun to paint—great mix of big panels and small details. I hope I can order a physical model at some point.
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left this meme on the shelf to ripen for a couple months but here you go
"just make it exist first"
"just make it exist first"
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
left this meme on the shelf to ripen for a couple months but here you go
"just make it exist first"
"just make it exist first"
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So close.... yet so far from finished.
Engine still to do, then I have to split it in parts and add modular options - the final kit is gonna have so many cool parts!
Engine still to do, then I have to split it in parts and add modular options - the final kit is gonna have so many cool parts!
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
So close.... yet so far from finished.
Engine still to do, then I have to split it in parts and add modular options - the final kit is gonna have so many cool parts!
Engine still to do, then I have to split it in parts and add modular options - the final kit is gonna have so many cool parts!
Here's a wrap-up of my #LEGO builds for #Mechatober. I had to catch up, but I'm glad I participated. Even though I kept things relatively simple, I still pushed myself creatively. Thanks to @mechamaria64.bsky.social for the prompts, and to everyone who participated and inspired me. #Mechatober2025
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Here's a wrap-up of my #LEGO builds for #Mechatober. I had to catch up, but I'm glad I participated. Even though I kept things relatively simple, I still pushed myself creatively. Thanks to @mechamaria64.bsky.social for the prompts, and to everyone who participated and inspired me. #Mechatober2025
31 Ancient. I wanted something special for this final prompt. I started this design in dark tan to show its age, then made a pristine version. Finally I put it on a base, posed it lying down, and built up a landscape around it. A very fun way to wrap things up. #LEGO #Mechatober2025 #Mechatober
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
31 Ancient. I wanted something special for this final prompt. I started this design in dark tan to show its age, then made a pristine version. Finally I put it on a base, posed it lying down, and built up a landscape around it. A very fun way to wrap things up. #LEGO #Mechatober2025 #Mechatober
30 Mass Produced. I thought about using olive green for Swarm yesterday, but quickly realized it'd be better suited to today's prompt. This is a take on the rather common walking tank idea. A simple design intended to be churned out and flood the battlefield. #LEGO #Mechatober2025 #Mechatober
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
30 Mass Produced. I thought about using olive green for Swarm yesterday, but quickly realized it'd be better suited to today's prompt. This is a take on the rather common walking tank idea. A simple design intended to be churned out and flood the battlefield. #LEGO #Mechatober2025 #Mechatober
Listening to a one-hour loop of Myla from Hollow Knight, singing and mining. Well, only 38 minutes in so far.
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Listening to a one-hour loop of Myla from Hollow Knight, singing and mining. Well, only 38 minutes in so far.
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Saw a great blue heron chilling in the creek earlier today, looking grumpy and standing very statue-like. Reminded me that I've been wanting to rewatch The Boy and The Heron.
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Saw a great blue heron chilling in the creek earlier today, looking grumpy and standing very statue-like. Reminded me that I've been wanting to rewatch The Boy and The Heron.