(Mods, I'm posting this here because most of the Lance Pack discussion is in the Alpha Strike forum. If it needs to be moved, I get it, and I apologize for the extra work in advance.)
My gaming group loves the ease of use and purchase of the Lance packs. However, we're starting to want to try some different units in Alpha Strike, and for the broke/non-metal mini inclined of the group that means proxying.
Now this is a lot of the people I play Pathfinder with, and they hate proxies. If you say "these 5 beads are kobolds" there's a revolt. But if you say "this 5 goblin minis are kobolds" then it's all good. Similar looking minis are fine, stretching that is a no-go (this giant is a goblin would get my dice melted).
Seeing that this is a picky group (but otherwise good people), what are some asthetically pleasing proxies to do with the Lance Packs? We have 2 sets of each pack and 1 intro box.
My ideas so far would be using a Hatchetman for an Axman and Nightsky - a Berzerker would be a serious stretch. A Cataphract could be used for a Marauder or Caesar. A Cicada could stand for a Locust or Hussar. A Panther is a decent stand-in for a Wasp or Stinger.
Anyone else have some good visual proxies they can think of?