I broke down an ordered a box of Oathmark humans. I consider it my reward for finishing the Old World Army Challenge. A bunch of minis painted -- time to add some back to the unpainted pile.
I've been wanting some humans to fit into various roles as bandits, Wastelander militia or rebels, or medium weight mercenaries. These seem like they'll fit the role. They are a little shorter than the old plastic Soldiers of the Empire and Empire Militia, but they are still bulky enough that I think the heads will be easily swapped between the three kits. Possibly some of the other bits as well. I think the Perry WotR plastics (which I also have) will be a little to lean to mix with the rest, though.
Pros: good mix of weapons. You can make all sword or hand weapon armed, all archers, or all spearmen -- of mix as you like. They look like they have a nice balance of detail and "quick-paintability". A good low fantasy look that is still non-historical. Cons: I wish there were more bare-headed heads.
One issue... it's going to be tough fitting them on 20mm bases. I may either multi-base them like I did with many of the middlehammer skeletons, or I may just go with 25mm bases. The latter is a convention picked up from playing WAB and other games in which lighter infantry fight in less dense formations. Depending on the rules being used, this can have a small impact on gameplay -- which may be a good thing depending on the particulars.
I'm also looking for some heavy cavalry to represent both Bretonnian "younger sons" out seeking their fortunes, or heavy mercenaries. I'm eyeing the Perry French Agincourt knights for those. (I have other plans for the Perry WotR knights.)
