New Gears from Dream Pod 9

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Apr 092012
 

 

Dream pod 9 has resculpted for the Sidewinder and the Tiger.

The newer versions of the gears feature the ball and socket system, new legs, weapon potions.  As an added the bonus the MRP fits on any rocket collar.

The new models will be more posable than their predecessors.

 

The Tiger can find a home in the Northern, Leaugeuless factions, and Port Arthur Korp.  While the Sidewinder serves the South, Leaugless Factions, and Port Arthur Korp.

 

These models should be available at a LGS (Local Game Shop) in May.

 

Enjoy the Gallery

 

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Mar 262012
 

On our last game night we played Heavy Gear among others.

We are still learning about Heavy Gear and as a result we are still playing very basic games, 3 gears on 3 gears.  They are often short and vicious battles.   In every game there is always a surprise.   This game was no different it is a testament of how balanced I believe the game is.

Box cover of the first Heavy Gear computer game

Box cover of the first Heavy Gear computer game (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The two forces that faced off were 150 points or less.

Warrior w/bazooka

Hunter

Jager

against

Dessert Viper

Mad Dog

Hunter

 

We played on a 28″ by 24 Inch board with a lot of terrain.  The models were all deployed.   The dessert viper was the first to activate.  He stepped out from the Fuel silo and took a shot at the Warrior.   The  Warrior was in the open at sub optimal range – definitly worth the shot with a heavy grenade launcher.  The dice were cast 2 natural sixes compared to a one and a two.  We didn’t even finish the math, we just removed the model.  the rest of the first turn was spent jockeying for position.

On turn two my opponent had the opportunity to go first.  His Hunter came running around the corner towards the Mad Dog and the Dessert Viper and threw a hand grenade at the Mad Dog.  Each of the Gears took at least a box of Damage.  If memory serves the Hunter took 2 boxes.  Then the Dessert Viper moved forwward and Fired another grenade only to miss, with no end result.  His Jager, ostracized from the battlefield, kicked into ground mode and top speed in an attempt to get into combat.  The Mad Dog moved forward his minimum distance crashing into the Hunter.  The Hunter was no more.

On turn 3 The Jager dropped to combat speed and took a shot at the stunned Mad Dog.  It was a devastating blow, pieces of the mad Dog went everywhere,with a plume of flames.  The Desert Viper advanced and returned  ripping of about half the Jagers armor, while the Hunter kicked it into top speed.

On Turn four the Jager advanced and fired.  He lit up the Jager with a margin of six on the dice thus ending the pilots life.  The hunter dropped to combat speed and opened fire missing the Jager.

At the top of round five we had one Jager with half of its armor and an untouched Hunter.  The Jager won initiative and managed to hit the Hunter.  It was too little too late, sadly, the Hunter returned fire and ended the game.

 

That game is one of the most appealing things about heavy gear.  The game isn’t about a list.  It isn’t  just about how many dice you roll. In so many games it is about what you have to put on the table. In Heavy Gear it looks like it is more about how you use it

 

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New Form Dream Pod 9 The Sampson APC

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Jan 232012
 

The Sampson Hover APC has been released for NuCoal forces! The Sampson is a hover APC design based on the CEF’s HPC-64, but engineered to meet NuCoal’s requirements.

  • The basic Sampson has a turret with linked Light Autocannons installed.
  • The Sampson can transport two squads of infantry troops.
  • The Sampson is equipped with a ramp and separate doors to make it easier for troops to embark and disembark.

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Heavy Gear Blitz: A Brief Overview

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Jan 182012
 

Welcome to the world of Terra Nova and the turn based strategy game of Heavy Gear Blitz. We’ll be starting off with a quick look into world of Terra Nova itself and the divisions of power on it. Then we’ll check in with the stars of the game the Gears themselves and the other units and equipment that they work with. Finally the rulebook itself will get some needed attention and a little personal praise.

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Figure Forge Heavy Gear Hunter and Jager

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Nov 282011
 

In this episode of Figure Forge Don assembles the Hunter an the Jager from the Heavy Gear Blitzed two player starter.   I can’t wait to crunch some gears on the battlefield and rip off some arms.   I have been reading the quick start rules and I have not been this excited about a game in a long time.

 

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New Heavy Gear Releases From Dream Pod 9

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Nov 122011
 

I am very happy to let you know that Dream Pod 9 has shared  pictures and concept art of there November releases.

 

Her are some pics of  the Badlands out post

 

 

 

Badlands Outpost

Suggested retail price: $29.95 CAD

No special packaging.

Our online store exclusive.

 

 

It is compatible with the Defense Turret Two Pack DP9-9101 $23.75 CAD (sold seperately) with the help of connecting piece included in the Badlands’ Homestead building.

 

(It is big enough to fit a Hammerhead turret, just saying.)

 

There will be other badlands buildings in future releases.

 

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Nov 072011
 

In the Box breaking we delve into the 2 player Blitz starter for Heavy Gear from Dreampod 9.

 

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Nov 022011
 

Box Breaking: Heavy Gear

2 Player Starter

 

In this box breaking we begin our journey into Heavy Gear.  A game world where metal might be the only thing between you and a bullet.

 

 

 

This box set is quite the deal at 67.00

It includes

2 gear kits that retail for about 50.00 and the rules are 45.00.

Check back soon for more Heavy Gear carnage.

 

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Oct 112011
 
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Welcome to the Heavy Gear Universe

Whether you are an experienced gamer or you are looking to get started, Heavy Gear is a war-gamer’s dream. It’s set in a universe where the best of the best do battle in big stompy robots. Dream Pod 9 has put together a fantastic collection of miniatures representing all aspects of combined arms warfare centered on “Gears”.  Gears are 15-18 foot tall robots. They are armored and agile carrying tank-like firepower including rockets, auto cannons, lasers and even rail guns. They are capable of inflicting major damage at range while performing martial arts style hand to hand combat.

The setting combines tabletop miniatures with RPG style background. The story takes place on the planet Terra Nova, one of several Earth colony planets. Terra Nova’s poles are temperate but separated by a wide equatorial desert called the Badlands. The North and South wage war across the Badlands while the inhabitants of the Badlands fight for survival and to hold on to their small pieces of inhospitable terrain.

To complicate things further, the forces of Earth have re-appeared to reclaim their colony. The CEF (Colonial Expeditionary Force) is Earth’s strong arm bent on reclamation of the colony planet and all of their resources. There might consists of hover tanks and genetically engineers soldiers called GRELs. After an earlier, failed attempt on Terra Nova, the CEF has set their collective mind and come back with a vengeance.

The combat system for Heavy Gear, which we will discuss in much more detail later, is simple and easy to learn. It is based on opposed rolls (2d6) with simple modifiers. Damage is determined by margin of success and weapon based multipliers. It is an elegant system where every attack counts. Even the lightest attack has the ability to be lethal, giving the exciting feel of real combat.

In addition to the rich storyline, great miniatures, fantastically attractive and well formatted rulebooks, one of the biggest appeals offered by Heavy Gear is the relatively low buy in. A two player starter containing the core rulebook, field guide, dice, a tape measure and 6 gears weighs in at $67. The starter contains everything needed to play Heavy Gear while leaving endless options to expand the game to fit your wants and needs. An out-of-the-box video review of the starter will follow shortly in addition to book reviews, background articles and battle reports.

Keep an eye out for the first battle report where I will be teaching my16 year old son to play and will be sure to include his thoughts on learning the game as well as the diversity of the system.

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