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2010/11/01 15:01:53
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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...Because painting flesh, wooden stocks, khaki, and metallics over a bloody "faux Olive Green" is going to be a pain in the arse, especially with the decals already applied?
The only color that would work easily there is a real Olive Drab courtesy of Vallejo, but even that is going to be a bit of a pain.
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2010/11/01 15:08:01
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Wraith
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Based on the set I played at GenCon, only the tanks have any decals applied.
And these are like the ST-43 stuff. Baked on, not a waterslide decal.
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2010/11/01 19:19:10
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
Berlin
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I just received my $300 Deluxe Edition.
Worth every cent! The paintjob is very good. Not Golden Demon, but definitely worth the $ 300!!!
THIS is MY game! I love Dust for so long, it is almost unreal to finally have it in my hands.
BTW: All minis are the same size as AT-43 minis, might be a good time to get some UNA or Red Bloc...
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2010/11/01 20:28:47
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Rotting Sorcerer of Nurgle
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@ £50 odd it's a definate buy for me - if it comes over here that is.
Arcane minis has it for £67.95 - a bit expensive but I only want the minis (SoTR) but they have got a few infantry expansion boxs up for £13-£16ish. -
http://www.arcaneminiatures.co.uk/dust-tactics.asp
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2010/11/01 22:09:43
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Lord of the Fleet
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AAN wrote:
BTW: All minis are the same size as AT-43 minis, might be a good time to get some UNA or Red Bloc...
Gasmask guys are Oni Corp though right?
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2010/11/01 22:20:12
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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@AAN
Fancy a game of Dust when I go to Berlin spring next year?
@primer
No prob applying other colors and not really a hue change discernable.
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2010/11/02 15:57:49
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
Berlin
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Duncan_Idaho wrote:@AAN
Fancy a game of Dust when I go to Berlin spring next year?
Sounds like a plan to me...
Please PM me! :-)
@kenshin620 : Yes, Oni are the Gasmask guys...
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2010/11/02 21:49:35
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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Probably will be in Berlin during Easter.
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André Winter L'Art Noir - Game Design and Translation Studio |
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2010/11/03 17:12:00
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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HD-Videoclip of the Box
Drakkenstrike has posted on youtube a video of the unboxing of the prepainted Deluxe Edition of the starter-box. Except for the painted minis the standard box is identical to the deluxe-box. The video shows the good quality of the sculpting and that it does not take much work to make the standard-preprimed minis look good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4USsvhcUaDw&feature=related
Tomorrow I will also post a comment on the rules.
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André Winter L'Art Noir - Game Design and Translation Studio |
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2010/11/03 21:05:08
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Stubborn Dark Angels Veteran Sergeant
Ontario
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I don't know, 5 mini's for 25 - 30 dollars is a little expensive for the extra troops box, it would be cheaper to simply buy multiples of the original box I would think. :/
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2010/11/03 21:59:23
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Lord of the Fleet
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Ratbarf wrote:I don't know, 5 mini's for 25 - 30 dollars is a little expensive for the extra troops box, it would be cheaper to simply buy multiples of the original box I would think. :/
Agreed there. 15 of them would be $75-90! Thats one side I believe on the starter set
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2010/11/03 22:04:01
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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FFG has still not listed any prices for the boxes, where do you get your numbers from?
European price is 15-20 Euros.
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2010/11/03 22:05:24
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Avatar of the Bloody-Handed God
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skrulnik wrote:Based on the set I played at GenCon, only the tanks have any decals applied.
And these are like the ST-43 stuff. Baked on, not a waterslide decal.
Yep!
They are also very thinly applied that ink / wash / additional paint can be applied without obscuring any details.
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2010/11/03 22:08:02
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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AAN wrote:I just received my $300 Deluxe Edition.
Worth every cent! The paintjob is very good. Not Golden Demon, but definitely worth the $ 300!!!
THIS is MY game! I love Dust for so long, it is almost unreal to finally have it in my hands.
BTW: All minis are the same size as AT-43 minis, might be a good time to get some UNA or Red Bloc...
Yo Agis,
fancy a game of DUST versus me ?
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2010/11/03 23:14:20
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Crafty Bray Shaman
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Yeah, I saw this being played two fridays ago at my FLGS. There was a GIANT carboard picture of a mech, and a table set up for this game. I briefly got a glimpse of it, but ehh. Not really my type of game, but I wouldn't mind owning some of the foot soldiers.
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2010/11/04 00:50:34
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Ratbarf wrote:I don't know, 5 mini's for 25 - 30 dollars is a little expensive for the extra troops box, it would be cheaper to simply buy multiples of the original box I would think. :/
The recon soldiers for both factions are going to be $15. The gunners for both factions are $20.
Amazon has Dust Tactics preorder for $62.97 shipped with no tax. You can combine this with other offers from Amazon to get even further discounts with like Discover card cashback etc. My only ended up costing me ~56 with the extra 10% off I had.
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2010/11/04 09:44:19
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Fixture of Dakka
CL VI Store in at the Cyber Center of Excellence
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You can download the rules here:
http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ffg_content/dust-tactics/support/dust-tactics-rulebook.pdf
Supposedly Fantasy Flight Games will release a set of rules to allow a more 'miniatures' vice boardgame as well.
Jake
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2010/11/04 17:05:21
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Kanluwen wrote:...Because painting flesh, wooden stocks, khaki, and metallics over a bloody "faux Olive Green" is going to be a pain in the arse, especially with the decals already applied?
The only color that would work easily there is a real Olive Drab courtesy of Vallejo, but even that is going to be a bit of a pain.
Based on my experience of repainting and converting AT-43 stuff these shouldn't be a problem. I just spray over the AT-43 stuff with black spray and paint over this suffering no loss of detail at all so I'd imagine the same could be said for these guys.
Definitely something that I will be experimenting with these when they come out and I am looking forward to seeing what they release to support the range and whether the later models will be just based coated as well.
I'm hoping they don't go the route of full pre-paints though because the quality wavers so much with the AT-43 stuff from one wave to the next and it's hard to know exactly what you will get with online stores.
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2010/11/04 17:14:59
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Dankhold Troggoth
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I also hope they don't go full pre-paints in the future... primed is just fine by me!
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2010/11/04 17:40:07
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Solahma
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So what are the future releases planned for this game? Any chance of that actually happening? I know this is evidence but think how long it took to get this far. Nevermind, I see FFG is already listing these: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite_sec.asp?eidm=123&esem=2 But what about "Project Harpoon" Duncan mentioned?
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2010/11/04 17:43:00
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Yeah totally agree with you there.
I really like the green/grey basecoat approach for the starter set as you can play straight from the box if need be and have a strong indication of which side is which.
The main issues with the rackham pre-paints I found was that they used a spray of some sort for the infantry and it often meant that you were left with a residue effect and models rarely matched up that well.
The striders were really nice though, the paint jobs I had were top notch. Some you could just rebase and they looked fantastic.
The promise of regular tabletop miniatures rules is great news as well as it opens up the doors for more free form play. Over all this is looking pretty good.
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2010/11/04 18:28:46
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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All the future releases will be preprimed. Today I bent some weapons with hot water and there was no problem with the primer, so it is waterresistent and does not chip wen being bent. After first painting tests I can say that the primer is areally good one and Vallejo- and GW-colors work quite well with them.
I will post mor regarding the future boxes in a few hours.
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2010/11/04 18:36:17
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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[MOD]
Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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It is pretty ambitious of them to announce their future add-ons and contents like that.
edit.
Future releases:
DUST TACTICS: ARTILLERY STRIKE
“OPERATION CYCLONE”
The first expansion will introduce the powerful artillery robots. With their special weapons,
they can strike targets all over the battlefield. You will also find out about command
squads, which influence battles with their many abilities.
DUST TACTICS: BLUTKREUZ ATTACKs
“OPERATION PAPERCLIP”
This expansion will take you to a terrifying castle at the heart of Germany. The strange
creatures dwelling there are not the hospitable kind. This box will contain a complete Axis
army and an Allies commando force, as well as new terrain tiles.
DUST TACTICS: BATTLE FOR BRITAIN
“OPERATION SEELÖWE”
With this expansion, the battles in the world of Dust start picking up pace! New fast and
lethal robots make their appearance. New Axis and Allies technologies create a new
generation of soldiers… And new heroes join the world of Dust!
DUST TACTICS: VRILL INVASION
“OPERATION DOWNFALL ”
This expansion brings forth the mysterious Vrills, with a complete ready to play army! You
will be getting robots, troops, and some of the most famous heroes of this alien people. It
will come with a new campaign and new tiles to create exclusive battlefields!
DUST TACTICS: AIR STRIKE
“OPERATION HARPOON”
The battles of Dust Tactics are not only fought on the ground, but also in the air! This expansion
will allow you to play the aircraft provided in the box. These powerful vehicles can
ravage the battlefield in one pass… But keep away from those anti-aircraft weapons!
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2010/11/04 19:04:54
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Solahma
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I am now about one hundred times more enthusiastic about this product line.
But the devil on my shoulder is cackling "yeah right!"
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2010/11/04 20:11:50
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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Infos on Wave 2 and 1
> The units in Wave 1 are the same as the 6 units that come with the Core Game.
> Wave 2 sees the release of Walker-boxes. Axis gets 3 variants, Allies get 4 variants. You switch between the variants simply by exchanging the "arms". Unit cards for all variants are included and one variant in each box is an artillery walker.
> Dust Tactics is translated into German and will probabaly be available via Heidelberger Spieleverlag ias PDF.
> Infantry in Wave 2 gets snipers, artillery observers and command units consisting completly of officers.
> Operation Cyclone Expansion comes with new boards that allow landings of troops via sea vessels, tank traps, ammunition boxes, terrain squares, 2 new heroes and an 8-szenario-campaign. Rules for artillery are also included.
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2010/11/04 20:14:50
Subject: Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Solahma
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How are things supposed to shake out time-wise?
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2010/11/04 21:20:30
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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Wasn't this release already off by a year or so?
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Fiat justitia ruat caelum
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2010/11/04 21:45:12
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Stalwart Veteran Guard Sergeant
Ryza
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Seems to have a lot of potential. If only they would set the regular boxs as the default on the store page instead of the pre-painted versions. (The button to go to regular boxes is on the left.)
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2010/11/04 21:47:07
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Boosting Space Marine Biker
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Based on the quality and number of models and the amount of other stuff in the box, I'd say this is a very reasonably priced starter. Besides, miniaturemarket has it for $62.
I think just priming was a great way to go, differentiates the sides nicely without consistency issues. I've always felt that pre-built models were a dis-inhibitor for conversions though.
Anyways, does anyone familiar with the fiction know if Germany + Russia are considered the Axis, or can we expect a third faction in the future? That is, the Axis models appear to be Nazi Germany and that'd be nice if Russia was added as well. And the UK for that matter. Or are the Allies bunched too?
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2010/11/04 22:24:36
Subject: Re:Dust Tactics "Operation Blue Thunder" unboxed!
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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BrookM wrote:Wasn't this release already off by a year or so?
Yeah, but that was more due to the transitionf from AEG to FFG, right?
FFGs release schedule and it's adherence to set deadlines is another matter though...
Fiend wrote:Anyways, does anyone familiar with the fiction know if Germany + Russia are considered the Axis, or can we expect a third faction in the future? That is, the Axis models appear to be Nazi Germany and that'd be nice if Russia was added as well. And the UK for that matter. Or are the Allies bunched too?
Soviets are part of the Sinosoviet faction, I believe.
Anyway, I'm so doing a small AK force with looted Axis walkers.
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