VASSAL module upgrde

HI,
I'm looking towards updating the  BattleLore VASSAL module, within my limited capabilities, but one option I think I can do is add some different races to the Units (to which people can add rules as they see fit).

Currently the module has units which display
- a pennant or standard
- a unit icon
- a race icon (Dwarf or Goblin)
- an image of the BattleLore miniature

the fourth item seems dispensable to me, and whilst I can source various miniature images like Elves, Lizardmen and Orcs for example, the top 3 items seem pretty clear in designating the side, weapon, and race. The fourth item is mainly aesthetic.

Do people have any specific opinions about miniature images in the BattleLore module?

Hi Mark,
It looks like a great project!
If I can help with the Vassal module, just ask.

I'm a big fan of blocks.
Although miniatures add a very strong aesthetic touch, I personally prefer the clarity and immediacy of Ancient or Napoleonic-style blocks.

Attached is a quick example with the following details:

• the block color identifies the race (in this case, let's say brown = goblin)
• the flag color in the top left corner
• the unit icon in the top right corner
• the unit image in the center

 
 

the problem there is the races typically swap around., and indeed you could have Goblins for example on both sides.
The BattleLore solution is Pennants vs Standards

At this stage I'm going with the miniature depiction solution
Elves
 
Undead