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Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 11:11:19


Post by: Kroothawk



28mm miniature wargame featuring mighty dragons and their deadly armies. Innovative gameplay, beautiful models, and epic story

Drake is a 28mm true scale miniature skirmish game featuring ancient dragons who have risen from a protective sleep to find themselves in a changed world. After The Great Awakening, different species of dragons migrated across the continent of Dara and quickly subjugated the local inhabitants through conquest, diplomacy and trickery. As their armies of beastly creatures, humanoid allies and dark spellcasters grew so did their thirst for battle. Dara erupts into war as the dragons fight for dominance and resources.

Our game uses an original set of game rules. You select the abilities of your Dragon Leaders from a library of spell cards, and play from a starting hand of 7 cards. Numerous enhancements, fireblasts and chants are all yours to command. These cards are available in an open format allowing you to know what you’re getting. Totally customize your deck, and build an incredible strategy. Drake uses completely new fantasy creatures and concepts. This is a fast-paced game with a small model count that rewards tactics, nerves of steel and quick responsive actions – especially on your opponent’s turn!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agm/drake-the-dragon-wargame

Already funded, 42 days to go.

Different pledge levels, here the starter level:


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 15:33:45


Post by: kenshin620


Wasnt this on indiegogo a few months ago?

If it was, I guess that shows the difference in popularity between the 2 sites


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 17:41:30


Post by: finnan


nice design work, and the miniatures look pretty sweet... I'm a sucker for dragons...


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 17:43:36


Post by: Buzzsaw


It looks really good, but very familiar...


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 18:29:07


Post by: Yodhrin


Hrrm, was quite intrigued at first, there are a few models in there that would make a nice basis for conversions, but they're using metal which is an instant no-no as far as I'm concerned, plus the shipping charge is a bit on the high side.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 19:49:34


Post by: AegisGrimm


This actually looks much more interesting than all the sci-fi wargame kickstarters that are coming out lately.

Interesting theme, too, with a large dragon model acting like a Warcaster in Warmachine.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 20:05:49


Post by: insaniak


Cool idea, and the minis look nice.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 20:54:04


Post by: cincydooley


Yah. I was bummed when I read "metal models" too


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 21:01:59


Post by: Necros


Looks good I might get in on this one.. I don' t mind metal, but it looks like those are going to be 3D prints and one thing I learned is really fine details like the tips of some of the horns and spears and stuff might not come out too good when they finally make the metal molds.. ran into a few issues with some of my 3D prints and we ended up having to go back and beef em up a little.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/09 21:50:57


Post by: Platuan4th


Really like the Rish Dragon. Not sure I need another game no one else plays, so I'll probably pass on one of the Drake: the Dragoning starters, but may have to pledge for the individual Dragon.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 00:00:58


Post by: AegisGrimm


The metal troop models don't worry me a bit, at least as far as the material goes, as long as they are cast well. I especially like how the Dragons will be cast in restic, so they won't be too heavy (or expensive).

I definitely can't afford to back the game anytime soon (I'd have to get the two player option), but I'd be interested in following it's growth once it hits stores. Something makes me really like the Rish dragon and the "Rivercrest" troops in it's force, though the 40mm monster really seems out of place in that warband, unless there is some sort of good fluff behind it.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 00:16:12


Post by: kestral


I like the level of originality. I wonder how the rules will work.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 00:49:54


Post by: AegisGrimm


I am a bit conflicted about the "orc" (I see the Cherek as being a bit like Orcs) female hero. Now, some sort of den mother character, with a suckling infant, I can see. But standing on a battlefield, holding a baby that's still connected to your uterus with it's umbilical cord?

That's just......odd. Not quite "Nursemaid-level crazy brain-damaging Hentai pregnant female-raping kooky", but definitely an odd artistic choice.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 00:57:35


Post by: Ovion


I'll keep an eye on this. Game or not, my fiancee loves dragon models.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 01:20:44


Post by: General Seric


Not really interested in another game, but I really like the dragons, so I might get one of them.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 05:34:41


Post by: JOHIRA


I'm amazed that no one thought of this earlier. The moment I saw the splash picture I started facepalming because it's so freaking perfect of an idea.

Yeah, I could get behind this so easy.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 06:23:24


Post by: FacelessMage


I mostly like it, but the way some of the armies group the models together is putting me off.

It is like they tried to put some ugly stuff with cool stuff.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 06:38:00


Post by: Breotan


 Yodhrin wrote:
but they're using metal...
/thread
/project

Tell 'em to call me when they decide to get serious.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 11:47:46


Post by: Kroothawk


 Breotan wrote:
 Yodhrin wrote:
but they're using metal...
/thread
/project
Tell 'em to call me when they decide to get serious.

Just send them 500.000$ and an argumentation why undercuts are evil, and they might consider.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 21:15:38


Post by: Alpharius


They seems to be doing OK without Breotan though...


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 21:26:08


Post by: AegisGrimm


I've dealt with pewter for 15+ years, I don;t think 4-8 models from a warband would kill me to work with. The only way pewter can ruin a game is if it's the idiotically brittle kind that Confrontation (not the PPP version) was made from, where weapons would snap right off instead of bend.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 23:47:40


Post by: Eldarain


I'm intrigued. I don't mind metal models, reminds me of old times.



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/10 23:59:31


Post by: Alpharius


 Eldarain wrote:
I'm intrigued. I don't mind metal models, reminds me of old times.



The way some people talk, you'd think it reminds the of the End Times!

Looking forward to seeing how this one develops...


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/11 00:34:28


Post by: Warlord Imp


I am going to keep an eye on this project. Awesome minis!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/11 01:18:18


Post by: Yodhrin


 Alpharius wrote:
 Eldarain wrote:
I'm intrigued. I don't mind metal models, reminds me of old times.



The way some people talk, you'd think it reminds the of the End Times!

Looking forward to seeing how this one develops...


As someone who started converting with their second miniature, my memories of metal minis are ones of frustration and personal injury. I honestly don't see the benefit to continuing to use an outdated technology when a better one is available with no appreciable difference in costs.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/11 01:33:43


Post by: Amaya


 Yodhrin wrote:
 Alpharius wrote:
 Eldarain wrote:
I'm intrigued. I don't mind metal models, reminds me of old times.



The way some people talk, you'd think it reminds the of the End Times!

Looking forward to seeing how this one develops...


As someone who started converting with their second miniature, my memories of metal minis are ones of frustration and personal injury. I honestly don't see the benefit to continuing to use an outdated technology when a better one is available with no appreciable difference in costs.


Don't you know that change is bad and evil?

The minis look good, but the limbs on the dragons are too humanoid imo. They just seem really out of place. Also seems a bit silly to follow the thief-mage-fighter archetype with dragons.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/11 01:33:48


Post by: Commander Cain


Oh I wouldn't call metal outdated by any means. Some of the best models I have ever bought are metal! Multi-part metal on the other hand... that tyranid hive tyrant still gives me nightmares.

Great looking ks anyway. Unfortunately I already have too much unpainted stuff and refuse to add more to the pile until I am done!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/11 22:41:13


Post by: Eldarain


kestral wrote:
I like the level of originality. I wonder how the rules will work.

You can grab the current iteration of the rules for free from their site. http://www.actiongamesminiatures.com/


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/11 22:57:27


Post by: Breotan


 Kroothawk wrote:
 Breotan wrote:
 Yodhrin wrote:
but they're using metal...
/thread
/project
Tell 'em to call me when they decide to get serious.
Just send them 500.000$ and an argumentation why undercuts are evil, and they might consider.
Or just have them learn how to break the thing into a KIT that can be assembled, still have amazing detail, and all the benefits of plastic. If I want a metal dragon, I'll get one of those amazing pewter collectibles that you see in curio shops. At least then I'll have a piece with enough detail that it's worth the hassle.

Oh, for the record, Kroot, I do not mind individual characters done in resin like Poots or even FW do. I dislike larger kits done this way such as FW and PP do.



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/12 00:55:01


Post by: Eldarain


 Commander Cain wrote:
Great looking ks anyway. Unfortunately I already have too much unpainted stuff and refuse to add more to the pile until I am done!

I wish I had your discipline. I'm in danger of being trapped in my house by the mountains of unassembled models. Yet I keep adding more to the pile...



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/12 06:01:40


Post by: ruff


The figs look awesome.. I might have to get in on this..


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/12 13:39:43


Post by: Necros


I'm in for a starter set.. trying to decide between rish and garrick though.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/12 15:36:47


Post by: Eldarain


 Necros wrote:
I'm in for a starter set.. trying to decide between rish and garrick though.

I keep going back and forth on which factions to pick, it seems inevitable that I'll end up getting the ultimate pledge level at this rate,

32,000 Stretch goal unlocked:


The 40,000 Goal has been revealed as well.





Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/12 22:07:12


Post by: AegisGrimm


Wow. that's going to be one super fragile warhammer on the Garrick heavy trooper.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/12 22:48:23


Post by: Eldarain


 AegisGrimm wrote:
Wow. that's going to be one super fragile warhammer on the Garrick heavy trooper.

Yeah it definitely looks like it needs some bulking up. That would be one model which will benefit from being made in metal as opposed to resin.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/13 00:16:37


Post by: drazz


I thought the infantry in this game was going to be metal...?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/13 00:59:01


Post by: ruff


Seems to be going backwards a little.. They have floated around 34k and 33k all day..


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/13 02:07:42


Post by: Warlord Imp


I wish the ally dragons (Timor) were included in the Army Box level. Maybe even in the Enhanced Battle Box. I will continue to wait before committing.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/13 04:59:09


Post by: Eldarain


 drazz wrote:
I thought the infantry in this game was going to be metal...?

They are. I could have worded that better. I meant that the fact they will be metal will be a good thing from a stability standpoint.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/13 14:21:20


Post by: Necros


Looks like things are slowing down a little now .. I was thinking of upping my pledge to an army instead of a starter since it looks like that's the level where they're adding the freebies. Kind of hesitant because I have such little time. I had high hopes for my Sedition Wars stuff and so far I haven't even built a single mini from it and barely skimmed the rules :( I managed to build my Dreamforge leviathan, god knows when I'll get around to painting it. But what can I say, I need new toys...


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/13 15:10:36


Post by: Lansirill


I'm tempted to go in for a Garrick dragon (I really don't need yet another set of miniatures... I'm trying to trade off a lot of my 40k already as it is,) but I'm a little iffy on the miniatures. The 3d render is pretty sweet, but looking at the picture of a painted model looks mediocre. Worth $35 certainly, but I'm not sure if it's worth my time.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/14 01:30:51


Post by: ActionGamesMiniatures


Hello Everybody,

I just thought I'd pop in here and thank you fine folks for chatting about our game. It's pretty cool to see the enthusiasm. Let's see if I can hit on some of the topics so far and provide some input:

Material: Here is what we have planned: All Dragons will be made out of plasticized resin. All troops are going to be white metal. As things are progressing we are looking at ways to add some of the medium sized models into the plasticized resin category or a hybrid of both. It has to make sense from a manufacturing standpoint and from what works for gamers. Nobody wants to lug a box full of metal around, so we're doing our best to give your arms a rest White metal can look beautiful and we're doing our best to get something worthy to you. We've got more painted models coming down the pipe to show you and I think you're going to like them.

3D Designs: Our art department is headed by Adam Meixner, who is very adamant about quality control. The details in his designs is very good and he tends to shoot down castings that don't match the renders closely. We've had lots of prototypes over the months that have not seen the light of day because we weren't happy with them for some reason or other. Trust us guys, we want these things to rock as much as you do. We've come a long way since the early days and things are looking better and better. We are continually improving and re-evaluating our production process. This means adjusting some things to be able to be cast properly. If we think that something might break off during a game, we'll fix it in the design stage. Yes, that warhammer on the Garrick Heavy Infantry could use a little bulking up. Don't worry it'll all look good and still be practical by the time we're done with it.

Painted Models Shown so far: These are from an earlier batch of models and the stuff that's coming out now is looking pretty sweet. I'm looking forward to photographing those babies and showing them to everyone.

Keep the feedback and comments coming. We try to read everything and we'll do our best to respond to any queries or suggestions you might have.

Check out the updated Timor. He needed a little more love from the art department and now looks sufficiently wikked.

Andrej









Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/14 03:44:23


Post by: Necros


Looking great, it's gonna be hard to decide which set to get


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/14 05:40:59


Post by: Warlord Imp


 Necros wrote:
Looking great, it's gonna be hard to decide which set to get

Get them all!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/14 13:19:00


Post by: Necros


i can't .. 1 set I could probably get painted, anything more than that will go in the "I don't have time to worry about you right now" corner of my closet, ne'er to be seen again. like the necron megaforce I bought at xmas time :/


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/14 14:54:15


Post by: Eldarain


I'm looking forward to the new gameplay videos.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/17 19:44:57


Post by: FacelessMage


Well, I backed it.

But I really don't see a reason to up my backing. I really won't benifit. All the stretch goals seem to only benifit the army boxes or those who bought the every model pack. Not the Starter box.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/17 20:28:29


Post by: Alpharius


Kroot really needs to update the first post and title more often, doesn't he?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/17 21:02:48


Post by: RiTides


 ActionGamesMiniatures wrote:
Hello Everybody,

I just thought I'd pop in here and thank you fine folks for chatting about our game. It's pretty cool to see the enthusiasm. Let's see if I can hit on some of the topics so far and provide some input

Thanks for posting here!

I like the new Timor dragon, but the spikes on the end of the tail look too undetailed compared to the rest, imo (too flat / uniform).


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/18 03:10:36


Post by: Eldarain


 FacelessMage wrote:
Well, I backed it.

But I really don't see a reason to up my backing. I really won't benifit. All the stretch goals seem to only benifit the army boxes or those who bought the every model pack. Not the Starter box.

This is an interesting point. Perhaps if they changed it to be every pledge that includes a starter box of $85 or more after add-ons receives the same free additions as the Army Boxes it would help help generate higher pledges from people like you.

I'll send them a message about it. They seem really open to suggestions.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/18 03:25:54


Post by: FacelessMage


Thanks. that is cool of you.

I hope I didnt come off as whining or anything.

I managed to snag a double starter box deal. I want to try to get a friend or two interested. I am looking forward to getting ahold of my dragons.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/18 16:15:41


Post by: Eldarain


 FacelessMage wrote:
Thanks. that is cool of you.

I hope I didnt come off as whining or anything.

I managed to snag a double starter box deal. I want to try to get a friend or two interested. I am looking forward to getting ahold of my dragons.

No worries I didn't think it sounded very whiny, rather your concern probably echoes a lot of people's.

The most successful Kickstarters always have mechanisms in place to get you to continually open your wallet to add that new free miniature or accessory etc.

40,000 is sooo close now.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/18 16:47:40


Post by: FacelessMage


Heck I'd add a few bucks here and there if at every unlock level I got a new/extra random 30, 40, or 50 mm figure added to the starter box.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/19 02:44:11


Post by: Eldarain


40,000 stretch goal unlocked. A unit of three of these heavy infantry is now added to all army boxes. (So 9 of them added to the Ultimate level)


The 50,000 level hasn't been fully revealed but it will be a Large Miniature for each faction.
This is the Garrick factions 50,000 miniature.


The silhouttes of the other two factions miniatures:



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/19 03:12:06


Post by: ActionGamesMiniatures


Thanks everybody for helping us break 40,000 ! The Heavy Infantry has now been unlocked!

@ FacelessMage, Thanks for joining the party! Just to clarify, if you pledge at the 2 Player Box, you qualify for all "Army Box and above" pledge levels. (The 2 Player Box is above the Army Box on the cost scale). Sorry for the confusion if this wasn't clear to anyone. We seem to be finding ways to express things better as the campaign progresses.

@Eldarain, Thanks for your suggestion regarding increasing a pledge through upgrades to qualify for the stretch goals of the level above it. We'll take a look at that.

Re: more free figures at stretch goals. Yes, we'd love to give away more free models. It helps to up the enthusiasm for sure. We'll see how things go for the rest of the campaign. There's some very cool stuff lined up.

@TiTides, Fair criticism about the tail spikes. We're finding our groove as we continue to develop the game and things are always getting tweaked as we go along. If we didn't show anything until we were all satisfied we'd never show anything!

Right now we're working hard to get some photos of white metal and plasticized resin sculpts to everybody. Our designs have won many people over, but I understand the need to see examples of some of the sculpts beyond what we've shown with the painted models. Once folks see the level of quality in our minis, I think that things will be very exciting.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/19 06:30:38


Post by: Warlord Imp


The models are just so good, I'm in for the 2 player box for now. I really hope to get either Army Box or Enhanced Army boxes with the allied dragons once released. I can't afford the ultimate collection though.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/19 15:20:50


Post by: Eldarain


@AGM thanks for posting here. It's encouraging to see fan feedback being incorporated into your plans.

Is there an ETA for new gameplay videos?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/19 16:28:53


Post by: FacelessMage


Yes thank you for the clarification.

I think there would be a decent amount of other backers who would be happy to hear about the "Army Box level and higher" thing. Something like a:

"Just rememeber. If you pledged at the $85 Army box and higher, (yes that includes our 2 Starter pack deals.) that you get...."

Oh and when I checked i saw there was a 2 army deal freed up. needless to say I upgraded a bit.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/20 14:59:39


Post by: Eldarain


They've said they should have miniatures in hand to show us this week. I'll post the unboxing and photos as soon as we get them.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/20 15:11:35


Post by: Necros


I bumped up my pledge to $85. I promised myself I wouldn't spend too much, but I can't resist free stuff


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/21 00:45:26


Post by: Eldarain


 Necros wrote:
I bumped up my pledge to $85. I promised myself I wouldn't spend too much, but I can't resist free stuff
I feel your pain, I keep adding a cavalry here, an assassin pack there...


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/21 00:58:56


Post by: lucasbuffalo


I'm excited to see these compared to some other models. If they're on-scale I'll be happy to throw dollars at this.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/21 03:42:54


Post by: Eldarain


Project Update #25: Oolen Mini Stretch Goal announced!!
Posted by Action Games Miniatures

Bam!

Here is a surprise mini stretch goal for all you dragon fans out there! One incredible spirit creature added FREE to every army box pledge or higher when we reach $45K. All dragons can summon these, and when they burst free from their host you get to pick the type of actions / abilities they preform. Fun, deadly and beautiful!

Oolen
Un-aligned Chant Creation

The creation of Oolen is relatively new to dragon chant magic and their full potential has yet to be reached. All dragon species have begun using these valuable creatures. They are very difficult to make and drain chanting creatures energy considerably in order to store vast amounts of energy and thought. These creations are exact and persevering servants. Oolen only last half a day in their true form and are hidden inside “volunteers.” When their host dies the Oolen explodes into action, preforming the tasks it was created for. Assassination, destruction, or even carrying complex chant layered messages.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/22 21:58:57


Post by: Eldarain


AGM has amended the way the stretch goal miniatures are unlocked. You now qualify for the Army box and Ultimate level unlocks if you're pledge after any add-ons (but not including any shipping costs) equals or exceeds $85 or $240 respectively.


Lastly, we have opened up another way for backers to qualify for the stretch goals of the Army Box and the Ultimate Collection. We have been asked to open things up a bit and allow more freedom for people to choose how they want to support us. While the Ultimate Collection is still the best deal around at under $3 per model, you will qualify for the included stretch goals of the Ultimate Collection if your total pledge amount equals or exceeds the $240 of the Ultimate Collection. You can do this directly by pledging for the Ultimate Collection or through any combination of multiple pledge levels and upgrades. It's up to you. The same applies to the $85 for Army Box included stretch goals. It's our way of saying thank you for supporting us, because you should be able to take the route you want.


They have some of the completed miniatures in hand and we should be getting a look soon, I will post the pictures once we have them.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/23 20:51:12


Post by: Eldarain


Our first look at the new castings



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/26 18:33:57


Post by: Eldarain


Greetings everyone!
Action Games Miniatures is proud to present our Kickstarter exclusive miniature. The brutal, the terrifying BASTILLE. This model is only available for this Kickstarter Campaign. Also we have streamlined our graphic list and presented a stretch goal summary explaining our achieved stretch goals easier on the main page. Nothing has changed with your pledges, we have simply made new and more efficient graphics to represent them.

Bastille - Un-aligned Joined One

Rish Dragons have a twisted sense of humor. Mocking their conquered peoples' religious beliefs, Rish have taken to calling their twisted Joined ones “The Blessed.” As if being boiled alive in Dragon blood and having your DNA smashed open is a good thing. These large creatures are difficult to make and can prove problematic to control if their human side begins to show dominance.
Bastille impressed his creators early on with intense savagery. A few years after his creation, however his violence became too much for even the Rish lords. Not wanting to destroy such a valuable servant his owners placed him in charge of a prison while they decided his fate. It is not known what brought on the slaughter, only that the daytime guards came to work in an abattoir. Not one living thing was left in that building. As for Bastille the endless carnage seemed to have brought out his last scraps of humanity. His eyes open to what he had done, he fled his home and masters. Now Bastille wanders Dara, selling his services to those who have the courage to look him in the eye. His awakened humanity keeps him from overt destruction, until he gets onto the battlefield and releases the darkness within.

Players of any force are allowed to field Bastille, he is a powerful solo warrior who can handle the toughest foes. Bastille is part of the ultimate collection. He is available as an upgrade for $20.
Our excellent Rivercrest swordsmen will be out tomorrow in all their glory.
Thanks guys We love ya! ;-) We will have plenty more exciting news in each coming day
Cheers
Benji
Director



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/26 21:07:08


Post by: finnan


I am so glad I've backed this - can't wait to paint some of these minis (I already have some colour schemes plotted in my head... not that I'm OCD or anything, nosiree... lol). Great work so far, keep it up guys!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/26 22:31:13


Post by: Eldarain


 lucasbuffalo wrote:
I'm excited to see these compared to some other models. If they're on-scale I'll be happy to throw dollars at this.

They are working on comparison shots with popular models for scale. I'll post them up here once we get them.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
No comparison shots yet, but here's our first look at the Rivercrest Swordsmen.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/27 12:50:56


Post by: Kwosge


I really like the models and will probably end up doing the $240 level once it gets closer to the end or when it hit's the Hard Cover Rule Book.

I wish I knew more about the core game mechanics, though.

I do like how there seems to be a divide between the dragons and the humans. That is to say, you can see a distinct culture between them. It really shows that the humans are a conqured peoples and not just minions of the Dragons.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/29 22:37:52


Post by: Eldarain


A new update:


Happy Friday Everyone!

I thought I would share some of our new models for the Un-aligned force, presenting Ghast and Son!

Ghast is a member of the Huma tribal group of the eastern mountains. Much like the Grom and Cherek his people have undergone significant displacement as humanity continues to rise on the continent. No one is sure what terrible calamity befell his village, but Ghast has often mentioned he was "the last one left." He and his infant son came down from the mountains with nothing more then some scraps of clothing. It was a sympathetic smithy in an outlying town that o ffered Ghast food and lodging in exchange for his great strength. A relationship that years later would make Ghast one of the most sought after alchemists in the land. Poisons, oils, clouds of smoke and remarkable healing ointments are just the beginning of this hero's arsenal. If you can afford him, his battlefield resources can quite often supply victory!

Ghast is one of the members of our up coming Un-aligned force he is on a 40mm base and cast in white metal. As well he will be available for individual sale very soon.

Benji
Director


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/29 22:59:46


Post by: RiTides


 Eldarain wrote:
No comparison shots yet, but here's our first look at the Rivercrest Swordsmen.

I like those quite a bit. But are those casts? Odd that they are all in EXACTLY the same pose... are they not multi-part? Just need some more info on what I'm seeing here to really make a judgement...



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/30 12:33:39


Post by: Kwosge


 RiTides wrote:

I like those quite a bit. But are those casts? Odd that they are all in EXACTLY the same pose... are they not multi-part? Just need some more info on what I'm seeing here to really make a judgement...



They probably don't use circle holes and pegs where they arms and bodies connect. It looks like they are 4 pieces each, torso + head, legs, left arm, right arm.

Edit:
Anyone else think the Saan has a Scorpion tail? I really don't like it. The tail along with the small wings make me really not like the model.

Edit 2: Just got the $240 package.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/03/31 16:05:56


Post by: finnan


I does look like a scorpion's tail, but I think it's supposed to be more fish/amphibian-like. I wasn't sure if I liked it at first, but its grown on me immensely. The more I see of the concepts and sculpts for this project, the more impressed I am.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/01 22:45:56


Post by: Eldarain


New update showing the scale of the Drake miniatures
Hello and happy Monday,

We've had a few requests for a shot that shows the scale comparison of one of our miniatures to one from a well-known franchise.
Here is a quick photo of a Rivercrest Swordsman next to a big burly orc from Warhammer 40K. Note how our guy is "true-scale" meaning that human body proportions are rendered accurately.


Andrej




Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/04 05:17:06


Post by: Kwosge


The new cards look cool. Only $8,000 $6,750 away from a the hardcover book!


Does Erhan the Deep lremind anyone else like Pilot from Farscape?

Edit 1: Beta rules 3.0 were just published.

Edit 2: I just realized that, with the chant beasts being almost limitless in number, this game has the potential to have hundreds of beasts for players to pick from. This could turn into a combination of a Table Top Mini game and M:TG. I like it.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/09 01:23:27


Post by: Eldarain


New update:
(There is an alternate bit for the Ballista crew's arm if you don't like her attitude )

We've got a surprise for you! We have unlocked our Mysterious Warriors at 57K! These ruffians are now available as upgrades.

Dara is a vast land of numerous cultures. Almost all of them are colliding in spectacular ways. Trade, warfare, intermarriage, and conquest are all factors that contribute to a dynamic cultural melting pot. Despite the specific dominance of some dragon species, most Drakes and indeed most inhabitants of Dara hold allegiance only to themselves, their blades, and their claws…

Presenting the Mysterious Warriors Boxed set: The Sarmatian Nomads.



AGM is proud to present our first Mysterious Warriors box the Sarmatian Nomads! You may choose ANY mighty Dragon to lead these fighters, or add specific models / units to your already existing force. This box contains the following lethal combatants:

8 Sarmation Auro (Foot Troops.) These unyielding fighters believe dying in battle to be a sacred act. They can be outfitted with a variety of weapons, each trooper a minor hero in his own right! Add $20.

4 Sarmation Hosa (Crossbow Priestesses) The ancient Sarmation goddess Yulia is known as the maiden of the bolt. Those that choose to be accepted in this ancient sisterhood must first travel outside the tribe for 2 years. If they survive to return, a place of honor among the temple is assured. Add $12.

1 Sarmation Yero’Hosa (Light Artillery) Yulia is a fickle goddess, bestowing at one time great blessings and at others terrible wrath. Those of the Hosa sisterhood that crave greater piety will construct these dangerous machines, proving their loyalty to the goddess with each well placed bolt! Add $12

Ghast and Son (Hero Alchemist) Ghast is a member of the Huma tribal group of the eastern mountains. Poisons, oils, clouds of smoke and remarkable healing ointments are just the beginning of this hero's arsenal. If you can afford him, his battlefield resources can quite often supply victory! Add $10.

The Unaligned Mysterious Warriors is a completely new force for the game of Drake. They can be fielded on their own with any Dragon leader or added as desired to any other force. More exciting models are planned for this dynamic group!

At 95K we've now got The Seretin Dragon.

In the old world there was little reason for Dragons of different kin to work together. As intelligent beings friendship and shared experience often brought them together, but it did not last. The awakening changed much, and new allies have grown in this frightening distant future.

The Seretin are not an organized faction of Dragon kind. A specific biological group certainly, but not cohesive in any way. They mate once a year and this impermanence has produced in them a distant nature. Since the old world they have shared territory with Rish drakes and though conflict occurred they had a mutual understanding. The Seretin can go where no Rish can follow… Massive wings, slender limbs and an aerodynamic frame allow Seretin Dragons to fly to tremendous heights. They are true masters of the sky.

Since the awakening most Seretin Dragons and Rish have grown closer together. Rish are natural leaders (those that crave power usually are) and the Seretin are more than happy to assist in the new world they are attempting to construct.

Seretin dragons have a greater understanding of the chant, but their over all ability is unstable. They are less physically powerful than their allies but have great speed and evasive abilities, rarely seen in beasts of such size.

The Seretin Dragon will be included with all $240 and above pledge amounts. He can also be added as an upgrade for $35.

Cheers!


Benji
Director


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/10 02:03:41


Post by: lucasbuffalo


She's flipping the bird?! haha, what?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/10 14:05:47


Post by: Kwosge


The new stuff looks very nice. Lest than 6k left until the 65k stretch goal and 10 days left.

As for miss attitude, I believe they state somewhere that she comes with an extra arm.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/11 20:18:40


Post by: skullking


I have to say, I've been following this KS for awhile now. I watched it on Indegogo, and I was really impressed by the figures and concepts then, but IIRC, it didn't get funded. Glad to see it taking a shot at kickstarter.

I really love the look of the computer renders of the figures in red. Reminds me of that plastic resin they use to make Buddha, and Dragon figures with in Asian gift shops. It would be cool if the figures were actually cast in it, I probably wouldn't even bother painting them!

The concept with the dragons and such is really great, and the designs really have a lot of imagination in them.

I was really hoping they'd add in this Two headed mammoth this time around, but I suppose if enough people get into the game, it could rear it's ugly head(s).


[Thumb - 20121224170606-mammoth1.jpg]


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 04:15:35


Post by: Kwosge


The new air ship they just posted seems out of place. I don't much like it.

On a side note, less than $3k until the $65k stretch goal.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 14:11:35


Post by: Alpharius


Looks good to me!



Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 16:45:32


Post by: highlord tamburlaine


Is it wrong of me to want to see all this stuff in plastic?

Especially in red plastic?

My kids like the concept of the game, but their grubby little paws and fragile metal figures are a recipe for disaster.

Plus if it was in cool red plastic I could get away with not having to paint them.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 18:11:04


Post by: lucasbuffalo


 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
Is it wrong of me to want to see all this stuff in plastic?

Especially in red plastic?

My kids like the concept of the game, but their grubby little paws and fragile metal figures are a recipe for disaster.

Plus if it was in cool red plastic I could get away with not having to paint them.


I admit I also wish red plastic was the final product, haha


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 18:15:41


Post by: Denilsta


They kind of remind me of the old Heroquest characters.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 18:21:59


Post by: Denilsta


I loved these back in the day...look so similar

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Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 18:33:50


Post by: highlord tamburlaine


Hah! That's why that color was giving me this weird nostalgic vibe!

I will gladly dump money into this if they'll give me red plasticy dragon goodness.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 18:37:53


Post by: Kingsley


Very imaginative and unique! I'm not digging the "sexy" outfits, nor the artillery gunner flipping the bird (er, aren't they supposed to be priestesses?), but overall this is one of the more interesting and creative wargaming projects that I have seen in some time, even though it's not really up my alley. Best of luck with your Kickstarter!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 18:47:09


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


there's an alternative hand for those who don't want their gunner in insult mode


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 19:04:30


Post by: greywulf


If your god's an a**hole is flipping the bird a problem?

I think I'm finally gonna get in on this. Glad to see a Canadian mini company, and the designs have been interesting me. I don't like the massive legs/boots style many of the characters have, but the humans and dragons are looking pretty sweet.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/12 21:47:30


Post by: skullking


 Denilsta wrote:
I loved these back in the day...look so similar


Ha! I'd totally forgotten about those figures being red! great comparison! I was thinking they looked like these figures you see in Asian gift shops everywhere.


[Thumb - red resin figs.jpg]


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/13 03:28:25


Post by: Kwosge


They hit the $65k stretch goal!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/13 03:58:56


Post by: FacelessMage


Nice!

I'm hoping got the $87k one. Don't quite think that is going to happen


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/15 16:01:42


Post by: Kwosge


Less than $900 away from the next streatch goal!

If they can get to $80k by the end of the week then it's the free Unit Commander's stretch goal.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/16 00:45:42


Post by: skullking


Kicktraq has them set at ending around 80k, which ain't bad. I'd love to see them get a nice surge in the last 48hrs.

http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/agm/drake-the-dragon-wargame/


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/16 01:33:20


Post by: Alpharius


Since Kicktraq doesn't seem to be able to accurate gauge the 'End of Campaign' surge - you'll probably get your wish!


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/17 01:29:46


Post by: skullking


 Alpharius wrote:
Since Kicktraq doesn't seem to be able to accurate gauge the 'End of Campaign' surge - you'll probably get your wish!


That's true. I'm sure they'd have to have access to how many people have starred the project, to even begin to gauge it, which I'm sure they don't.

Does anyone remember how much they needed to get Drake funded when it was on Indiegogo last year? I know it was a decent amount more than the 10k they needed this time.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/17 14:54:28


Post by: Kwosge


Anyone else think that they intended not to get anyone to do the $500+ pledges?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/17 16:13:59


Post by: Alpharius


Why do you think that?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/18 06:05:40


Post by: Chozo


 Alpharius wrote:
Why do you think that?


I rather doubt that was their intent, but it feels kind of like the rules were either an afterthought or haven't received nearly the attention that the models have: I look at the concept of the game (armies lead by dragons!) and my heart goes aflutter, then I read the quickstart rules and I go "eh". Part of it is not knowing "important" information not covered in the quickstarter (rules for infantry units? Average game size?), the other is wondering if some of the stuff was given much thought (the dice mechanic when--if the cards in the quickstart sheet are any indication--some units can be nearly as large as a full unit of Ork boyz).

I want to love it (and am waffling on contributing), but it doesn't feel like the rules are quite there.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/18 09:09:48


Post by: Kwosge


Up until their non-tangible product pledges, the pledge to product level is very reasonable.

Then when you hit the non-tangible property pledges, prices double or triple, and in the case of the painted army pledge, you are paying $1,200 for up to 8 painted minis and that's it. Who would go for that when you can pay $240, get the Ultimate collection, and then pay $500 or less to get a full faction painted up by someone?

The $1.5k, $3k, & $5k levels all include the Ultimate+ Stretch goals & some extra goodies, but when you compare it to just the Ultimate, you are paying 6x, 12x, or 20x the price for a product that is only roughly twice as much. I get it that they need to make a profit and are doing this for funding, but the player's do not know the world and have not used the rule system. Moreover, it is always an assisted design. They never give you full rights or final say or, even if you get a real say on the design. It is a huge gamble on the pledge’s part. Maybe you can pick what weapon the model has, maybe you get to pick its gender. Who knows what they will actually let you decide.

I think they are relying on people wanting to be a part of their game by assisting in designing a product but the desire just is not there. If GW said, pay us $5k and you can help design a new model and rules in the next codex then they would get people to pay in a minute. However, these people just do not have the clout., and they have to know it because this isn’t their first stab at funding.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/18 21:36:11


Post by: skullking


 Kwosge wrote:
Up until their non-tangible product pledges, the pledge to product level is very reasonable.

Then when you hit the non-tangible property pledges, prices double or triple, and in the case of the painted army pledge, you are paying $1,200 for up to 8 painted minis and that's it. Who would go for that when you can pay $240, get the Ultimate collection, and then pay $500 or less to get a full faction painted up by someone?

The $1.5k, $3k, & $5k levels all include the Ultimate+ Stretch goals & some extra goodies, but when you compare it to just the Ultimate, you are paying 6x, 12x, or 20x the price for a product that is only roughly twice as much. I get it that they need to make a profit and are doing this for funding, but the player's do not know the world and have not used the rule system. Moreover, it is always an assisted design. They never give you full rights or final say or, even if you get a real say on the design. It is a huge gamble on the pledge’s part. Maybe you can pick what weapon the model has, maybe you get to pick its gender. Who knows what they will actually let you decide.

I think they are relying on people wanting to be a part of their game by assisting in designing a product but the desire just is not there. If GW said, pay us $5k and you can help design a new model and rules in the next codex then they would get people to pay in a minute. However, these people just do not have the clout., and they have to know it because this isn’t their first stab at funding.


I disagree.

I think getting your own ideas implemented into a game system this early out, and with such a small company, offers MORE opportunities for them to actually listen to you. By dropping that much money you are actually contributing a sizable amount of backing to the project, and would be allowed input. Now, I could see them putting a few restrictions on your choices though, and those would primarily be that anything you create has to fall 'somewhat' into the style/vibe of the world which has already been created. If you said "I want the dragon to be Falcor from neverending story, and all his troops are batman and spiderman characters!" obviously the couldn't do that for legal reasons. But similarly, if you came in and said, "I want the dragon to look like a fat kitten that floats in the air, with a little bow in it's hair, and all it's minions are 1930's business men in suits with briefcases!" that wouldn't really work either.

I think the restrictions would be something along these lines
-here's what we have in the world, which has already been established, can you think of anything to add to them?
-here's what 'we' think another faction/character/card which would work well in the world would be, can you think of something like this?
-These are the other lands of the world we've created. Which one would your new faction/character/card be from?

Essentially, they can't let you break the game with your contribution, but you could still have a profound impact on the background story, and the game itself.

GW on the other hand, you're right, they would sell out those options in 5 min. But they would probably be the ones to say, "No you can't bring back the Chaos Dwarves, and no we don't want fish people! Here, we've already got the designs for this other army, you can just name some of the smaller special characters.".


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/04/20 05:13:52


Post by: lucasbuffalo


I've pledged at 240 level, which is more than I thought I would, but these miniatures are some of my favorite looking miniatures ever. Something about them just sucks me in, so I had to do 240. Damn you kickstarter.


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2013/12/02 20:32:37


Post by: Alpharius


So...

...anyone get any of their stuff yet?


Drake: The Dragon Wargame kickstarter @ 2014/01/14 17:33:38


Post by: Overread


YES!

Drake is shipping out first wave currently to all backers.

I have to say the metal models are fantastic with detailing and the bigger dragons look great as well! I'll write a more detailed summary at some stage with photos and the like (I just sort of have to find my desk - I lost it under a pile of stuff).