Oct 032012
 

 

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.

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BlackRock City From Blackrock Edtions

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Oct 032012
 

BlackRock City

$ 24.15

Released Date: Oct 2012

You are the Chief of your group of outlaws and you must win a maximum of gold and silver by attacking banks and stagecoaches. You will have to be clever to estimate the number of outlaws needed to attack; and watch out for the Sheriff and your opponents!This game is played in rounds. Each round, players bid on the right to perform the next bank robbery, using the members of there robber band (outlaws). The winner of the bid attacks the city, which will often net him some gold and give him new outlaws (by freeing them from prison). However, which city is attacked is determined by the difference between the winning bid and the lowest bid. So, bids from the other players will influence the winner’s gains. The player with the second highest bid will attack the stagecoach and gain some silver.The game ends when no player has an outlaw left or all players refuse to bid on a given round. The player who has collected the most gold and silver wins the game.

Come see this and more from Blackrock Edtions on their site. This site will need translated

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Dystopian Legions is almost here

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Oct 022012
 

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…”

www.spartangames.co.uk

Well if that isn’t enough here are the pics

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October Warmachine Releases from Privateer Press

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Oct 022012
 

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.

 

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D&D: Elminster’s Forgotten Realms

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Oct 022012
 

D&D: Elminster’s Forgotten Realms

$ 39.95 SRP

 

The FORGOTTEN REALMS is the most popular D&D campaign setting. It has grown and evolved, but this book takes the setting back to its roots and shows the world as it exists in the imagination of its visionary creator. Ed Greenwood gives Realms fans a behind-the-curtain glimpse into the world that he created for his home campaign. Perfect for D&D enthusiasts, this book contains scanned images of Ed Greenwood’s original typed and handwritten notes, manuscripts, and maps, in addition to all new material. This timeless tome is not keyed to any one edition of the D&D game and can inspire players and Dungeon Masters regardless of edition, as well as FORGOTTEN REALMS novel enthusiasts.

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Sheepland From Coffee Haus Games

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Oct 022012
 

Sheepland

$ 50.00

 Now Available

Sheepland: A sunny land of rolling green meadows, lush forests, and majestic mountains. The peaceful, happy people of the island want nothing more than to roam the land with their fuzzy little flocks of fluffy white sheep. All is well and good, until somebody has the bright idea to put up some fences…Now the shepherds must compete for the most profitable lands to raise their flocks, driving the sheep to the lands they own—and fencing them in so they don’t wander off and join some other shepherd’s flock! And then there’s that strange black sheep that keeps showing up. His rare black wool is certain to fetch a pretty price in the market for the shepherd that can pen him in! Can you corral the finest herd in the best lands and become the richest shepherd in Sheepland? 2-4 Players Ages 10 and up 30 Minutes

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D&D: Dungeon From Wizards October 16th

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Oct 012012
 

D&D: Dungeon

$ 19.99 SRP

 

Dungeon! ™ is an exciting fantasy board game that provides hours of fun. Play a Fighter, a Rogue, a Cleric, or a Wizard searching for lost treasure in a dungeon filled with monsters. Only your magic, your weapons, and your wits can protect you! Plays like the classic board game with an updated look and feel. Easy-to-learn rules make this game accessible to all members of the family. AGE 8+

Learn more about Dungeon at Wizards of the Coast

 

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Medina de Rioseco from Compass Games

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Oct 012012
 

Medina de Rioseco

$ 40.00 SRP

 

The Battle of Medina de Rioseco, 14 July 1808, was fought during Napoleon’s War in Spain between two Spanish Armies under the commands of General Joaquín Blake and General Gregorio García de la Cuesta, and Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessières in which the Spanish force was defeated after a closely fought, but determined assault by the French. Medina de Rioseco was the sole French triumph in the initial invasion of Spain, which failed to seize the country, ultimately requiring a fresh campaign by the Grand Armée under the command of Napoleon himself to (temporarily) secure Spain. Medina de Rioseco is the sixth game in the Eagles of the Empire series, and is a stand-alone add-in battle to Spanish Eagles (Talavera, 27th and 28th of July 1809, and Albuera, 16th of May 1811.) and is completely playable by itself. Medina de Rioseco features both a historical and alternative battle that allows players to recreate the engagement as it was fought or to bring in additional Spanish forces available but not present at the battle. Game design by Brien Miller and Mark Searle.

Learn more at Compass Games

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With Great Power…The Stan Lee Story From MPI Media

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Oct 012012
 

With Great Power…The Stan Lee Story Blu-ray

$ 29.98

With Great Power .The Stan Lee Story DVD

$ 24.98

A documentary on the life and creations of Stan Lee. Stan Lee is the co-creator of Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man and over 200 other characters that can be found in comic books, movie screens, and in retail stores around the world.

Check out their site to get this and more videos from MPI media

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My Sucky Teen Romance From MPI Media

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Oct 012012
 

My Sucky Teen Romance Blu-ray

$ 29.98

My Sucky Teen Romance DVD

$ 24.98

Release Date: Oct 2012

On 17-year-old Kate’s last weekend in town before heading to college, she and her geeky friends head to SpaceCON, the local sci-fi convention. There Kate meets Paul, a recently turned teen vampire. When Kate tries to make a move on him, he bites her in the neck. Soon Kate and her friends discover that Paul is not the only vampire at the convention, and it is now up to them to stop the undead and find a way to save Kate before she too turns. The third feature written and directed by 18-year-old phenomenon Emily Hagins, MY SUCKY TEEN ROMANCE is a smartly comic take on the horrors of adolescence.

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