The Gang at DP 9 has announced their 2nd annual painting competition. So all you gear heads should take look and enter. I think I am going to give it a whirl this year. Maybe if I sabotage the other entries I will stand a chance.
So there you have it the whole package.
Hordes: CoO Woldwrath Gargantuan
$ 129.99 SRP
Woldwraths stand as towering monuments to the woldcrafter art, meant to tap into and unbind the ultimate fury of Orboros. Brought to life amid strenuous, blood-fueled rituals conducted atop powerful conjunctions of ley lines, woldwraths channel the vast energies that flow within the earth. Their tempestuous assaults are prefaced by voltaic flickers that play along darkening clouds above and the pulsing runes inscribed across their stone forms. The Woldwrath gargantuan comes in a box (PIP 72067). A player may field up to two Woldwraths for each warlock in a Circle Orboros army.
Hordes: CoO Warpborn Skinwalkers (5)
$ 44.99 SRP
Warpborn skinwalkers are chosen from the finest hunters and trackers among the families of the Wolves of Orboros and subjected to rituals that transform them into hulking savages. With their senses heightened and their bestial bodies augmented to become stronger than any human, they wield their massive pole axes with enthusiastic brutality. A player may field up to two Warpborn Skinwalker units for each warlock in a Circle Orboros army. SPECIAL NOTE: PIP 72070 contains the same Mk II stat card as PIP 72046. The models in this box represent the same figures in the game. PIP 72070 replaces PIP 72046 and PIP 72053 by offering their contents in a complete unit. However, the models in PIP 72070 are a new sculpt and therefore look different from the models in PIP 72046 and PIP 72053. In addition, these models are plastic rather than metal. The replaced PIPs will no longer be available from Privateer Press beginning October 1, 2012. Box
Paul Eaglestone’s A World Aflame is an alternate/real history miniatures game. The interwar is set in the years 1918 to 1939. While there are no lists to the game he does provide some sample lists. Nor is there a particular scale to play in, he uses 28mm.
The rules set offers a unique rules that took me a little getting used to. The oddest thing for me is the army construction. With the absence of point values the units become more equipment or initiative based. Initiative is probably the most important factor in the game, since the game uses alternate activations that follow in initiative order. Outside of Construction the rules are fairly simple, that is just like most miniature games you roll the dice to achieve a target number.
There are a couple of simple rules that add flavor to the game. The best of these is a deck of Chance cards. Each card is an event that can be used. These can be anything from sniper to extra ammunition.
If I played A World Aflame on a regular basis I would probably drop the communication and ammunition tracking rules. While they add a certain amount of flavor to depict the era, I think the upkeep isn’t worth the trade.
All in all it is a well written set of rules with a tremendous amount of freedom for game play and scenarios that you create. It isn’t a tournament style game. I think you could create some pretty amazing campaigns though. If you are a Flames of War player the lack of scenarios in the book will slow you down at first.
So is it worth your two cents? It really depends on who you are. If you are a casual player then it a sure thing. If you are looking for a game that is a break from competitive play this is a good way to go. If you are a competitive player looking for competition this is not your best choice.
The Press release from Spartan Games
Further to the Dystopian Legions launch email, I attach JPG images that show the starter box contents. More images will follow in the coming weeks as we build towards launch. The consolidated lists of the contents of each box are (attached as text file also):
Empire of the Blazing Sun
1 x Character Figure
1 x Officer
1 x Rocket Launcher
7 x Ashigaru Infantry
3 x Shinobi
– Also included are a deck of 26 Game Cards, 24 Dice, Measuring Ruler, Plastic Bases, Token Sheet, Section Activation Cards and a printed version of the Quickplay Rules.
Federated States of America
1 x Character Figure
1 x Officer
1 x Sergeant
1 x Light Machine Gun
6 x Federal Infantry
2 x Buffalo Hunter
2 x Scouts
– Also included are a deck of 26 Game Cards, 24 Dice, Measuring Ruler, Plastic Bases, Token Sheet, Section Activation Cards and a printed version of the Quickplay Rules.
Kingdom of Britannia
1 x Character Figure
1 x Officer
1 x Sergeant
1 x Flamethrower Specialist
6 x Line Infantry
4 x Sky Hussars (plus resin flight plumes)
– Also included are a deck of 26 Game Cards, 24 Dice, Plastic Bases, Measuring Ruler, Plastic Bases, Token Sheet, Section Activation Cards and a printed version of the Quickplay Rules.
Prussian Empire
1 x Character Figure
1 x Officer
1 x Sergeant
1 x Verling
6 x Grenadiers
2 x Teutonic Knights
– Also included are a deck of 26 Game Cards, 24 Dice, Measuring Ruler, Plastic Bases, Token Sheet, Section Activation Cards and a printed version of the Quickplay Rules.
Please note also:
– All infantry boxes have 6 basic infantry poses
– All Section Upgrade boxes, eg. medic, have 2 poses of the figure type
I also attach an updated Kingdom Of Britannia document; a couple of the infantry renders have been corrected. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience.
Kind regards
Gary
Spartan Games
“Let the games begin…”
Well if that isn’t enough here are the pics
WM:Khd Demolisher/Devastator/Spriggan
$ 34.99 SRP
Behind its plates of steel, the Devastator is all but unassailable, yet it can open its armored shell to unleash a rain of deadly shrapnel from its grenade launchers. The Devastator’s success has led to the development of other ’jacks based on this chassis. The Demolisher features armor equal to that of the Devastator, but when its plated arms open they reveal cannons that can deliver powerful ordnance even in the thick of combat. The Spriggan trades the armored arms of its predecessor for a heavy shield, a massive lance, and more versatile and longer-range grenade launchers that can fire either explosive projectiles or flares that illuminate hidden enemies. This box set contains three color stat cards and one multi-part heavy warjack plastic model (PIP 33073). Included are all the components to assemble one of three heavy warjack variants: Demolisher, Devastator, or Spriggan. A player may field any number of these heavy warjacks in a Khador army. SPECIAL NOTE: PIP 33073 contains the same Mk II stat cards as PIP 33026 and PIP 33039 as well as one completely new stat card for the Demolisher. The model in this box represents the same figures as PIP 33026 or PIP 33039 in the game. However, the model in PIP 33073 is a new sculpt and therefore looks different from the model found in PIP 33026 and PIP 33039. In addition, this model is plastic rather than metal. PIP 33026 and PIP 33039 will no longer be available from Privateer Press beginning October 1, 2012.
Deathwatch: The Outer Reach
$ 39.95
Release Date: Oct 2012
Evil lurks in the darkness between the stars. Will you face it? The Outer Reach, a supplement for Deathwatch, explores the worlds beyond the grasp of the Achilus Crusade, including those held by the ancient Necrons. Meanwhile, this arcane tome gives players and Game Masters never-before-seen access to the enigmatic Dead Cabal, a mysterious circle of warrior-scholars who have devoted their lives to fathoming the unfathomable. Bring the light of the God-Emperor to the dark corners of the Jericho Reach! Key Selling Points • A supplement for Deathwatch that explores never-before-seen parts of the setting • Includes details on dozens of dead worlds, home to slumbering Necron armies • Give insight on the enigmatic Dead Cabal, a brotherhood of warrior-scholars sworn to uncover secret plots against mankind • Contains numerous world descriptions, stats on new foes, and engaging plot hooks.
Get this and other products from Fantasy Flight Games and have fun playing with you friends.
Hell Dorado: Isaia and Golem
Release Date: Oct 2012
$ 34.99
This is a new model for Cipher Studios game Hell Dorado named Isaia and Golem coming out this Oct. Now available for pre order. Come see their other already available models at Cipher Studios
Hell Dorado: Charon
Release Date: Oct 2012
$ 24.99
This is a new model for CipherStudios game Hell Dorado named Charon coming out this Oct. Now available for pre order. Come see their other already available models at Cipher Studios
Hell Dorado: Gotz von Berlichengen
Release Date: Oct 2012
$ 11.99
This is a new model for CipherStudios game Hell Dorado coming out this Oct. Now available for pre order. Come see their other already available models at Cipher Studios
Anima Tactics: Kira
Release Date: Oct 2012
$ 11.99
This is a new model for Anima Tactics: Neutral Faction coming out this Oct. Now available for pre order. Come see their other already available models at Cipher Studios
