Jun 082012
 

In this video John demonstrates the Game Mechanics used in Freeblades. He specifically touches on casting a spell, ranged combat, and close combat.  Freeblades is a fantasy based skirmish game that uses a variety of dice in its system.  The models use dice based on their “caste”.  For example a minion/henchman uses a d4 while heroes use a d12.  I am pretty much sold on the system.

 

The Freeblades miniature line is not one that is intimidating either.  It has a lot of appeal to the experienced and the inexperienced painter.

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Jun 062012
 

Tom Meier is the CEO of DGS Games. DGS games has been making Freeblades miniatures for sometime now. What a lot of people didn’t know is that they have been play testing rules for their Freeblades miniature line. Join us while Tom talks a liittle bit about that process. By the way the rules are now available from dgsgames.com

I look forward to seeing many good things from this company.   We have one more video coming from the DGS crew, it is about Freeblades game play

 

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7 Wonders Cities from Asmodee Games Coming in July

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Jun 042012
 

7 Wonders: Cities

$ 29.99 SRP

 

7 Wonders – Cities is the new extension of the award-winning 7 Wonders game. For an added challenge, you can play all three versions together 7 Wonders, 7 Wonders – Leaders and 7 Wonders – Cities. Far from the pomp of palaces and gardens, in the darkest alleys, gold changing hands, exchanging information, alliances are formed and secrets are betrayed. This extension provides a new family of cards that complements Ages already existing in 7 Wonders. Now, mercenaries, thieves, spies and diplomats will give a new scale to your cities. Reap the benefits by sowing discord among your opponents, play them off each other and push them into debt. For up to 8 players.

 

 

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May 282012
 

In this video Don demonstrates the simplicity of moving your your model for Heavy Gear Blitz locked and Loaded around the table.  If you are thinking about Heavy Gear or your’e a beginner this video will help you out.

 

 

 

Dream Pod 9 is giving away a two player starter in conjunction with our Heavy Gear Week. Just like them on facebook. The giveaway lasts until June 3rd 2012.

As always Thank you for taking the time to watch our video; we appreciate you.

 

Hey Guys this one slipped through the cracks.  We did this video wrong.  Read the comments below.  We will have a new one up shortly after the convention.

 

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Starting Heavy Gear with the Northern Starter

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May 272012
 

As a result, I believe I will be expanding each article while I learn more about each faction.  Then if all goes well I hope to attack the Leagueless lands.  They are an interesting set of build rules that allow so much freedom, I do not believe one will ever stop writing on them.

So you have done it, you bought the Northern starter and finally assembled the models. Now what? You say to yourself looking at your four Hunters, four Jaguars, and your two Grizzlies. You pick up the rule book and tug at the hair on your head. “What have I gotten myself into? This starter is worthless.”

 

I will admit the starter is not the easiest thing to build with, but it is possible. Especially if you use priority level 1, 3, or 4. It does seem that the most accepted set of values is a TV of 750 with a priority level of 2. Which means you will have to upgrade if you want to play set games (like some tournaments).

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May 262012
 

The Voligeur is a uniquely designed NuCoal weapon.  It is the main battle tank for sale to the Eastern Sun Emirates and other Badland Communities.  The original production stagnated do the cost of the armament.  Production picked up again with and under powered barrel.

When you get to take a look other pictures you will be impressed with the overall size of the model.  It is not an HHT 90 mind you, but you can clearly see it earns its size rating of 13.  It is certainly large enough to spearhead an assault.

 

 

The Voligeur can now be found on the battlefield in 3 variants.

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May 252012
 

In this Figure Forge Mike assembles the Models for a PRDF Fire Support Squad from Dream Pod 9 for Heavy Gear.  He makes it look easy.

Dream Pod 9 is giving away a two player starter in conjunction with our Heavy Gear Week. Just like them on facebook  here. The giveaway lasts until June 3rd 2012.
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Dixit Journey and Serenissma from Asmodee Editions in June

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May 172012
 

Dixit Journey

$ 32.99 SRP

 

A new and enriched environment where the sky is the limit for creating truly enchanting scenarios. Dixit Journey is a wonderful way to practice your skills at creating unique and subtle clues, while your friends test their abilities to bluff and mislead. A picture is truly worth a thousand words in this beautifully crafted board game that will be enjoyed by all. In each round one person assumes the role of “active player” where they create a clue made up of one or more words or can even be a sound or group of sounds. The other players will then try to mislead everybody by finding a card in their hand that also represents the same clue. Test your skills at correctly finding the solution to the clue…

 

The box contains: •One scoreboard •84 cards •36 voting tokens in 6 different colors, numbered 1 to 6 •6 game pieces in 6 different colors

 

Serenissima

$ 59.99 SRP

 

In this game players represent a merchant family during the Renaissance. Players attempt to balance the need of trading and open commerce versus the cut-throat economic piracy of the day. Players create a fleet of ships to purchase and move various commodities around the Mediterranean while also keeping well manned ships to attack and defend against other player’s fleets.

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May 142012
 

Through Gamer Goggles announces Heavy Gear week May 27th – June 3rd. The week will have videos and tournaments at Origins Game Fair along with Pod Squad members.

The Week will be media rich including articles, videos and Battle reports.

 

Thanks for watching and  remember to Visit Dream Pod 9 on facebook and like them.  If you want to follow us our social media links are on the right side of the screen

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Mage Wars Coming in June

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May 112012
 

 

Mage Wars is a tactical board game, a combination of a card game and miniatures game, combining the best elements from each game. The game is played on an arena game board which is divided into square areas called “zones”. Zones regulate movement and placement of objects. Each Mage (player) starts in a corner of the arena, opposite his enemy. Each player holds a spellbook, from which spell cards are pulled out as they are cast during the game. This has the feel of being a real Mage, turning the pages of your tome of magic, as you plan your strategy each turn. You have full access to cast any spell you want each turn, allowing for an unprecedented level of rich strategy and tactics.

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