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Some info from Hendybadger here:
http://pressganger.blogspot.co.uk/

Mechanics are 2D8-based, rolling against stats... Interesting, sounds totally different from the BMG mechanics set. 4-7 models in an average team, combo moves like the Fastball Special are in (hell yes!), as are various buff and debuff powers.

First wave will be the 3 starters, and an additional blister release for each faction, SMG heroes and villains are expected to get rules for MUMG, but it's in no way compatible with the existing games/stat cards ect.

More info will be on that blog over the next couple of weeks.

Pity it doesn't seem like there are any villains in the first wave. Might go for Guardians of the Galaxy .

I think (models pending) I'll be going for the Avengers first, X-men second, see how much of the Avengers vs X-men comic arc I can adapt to mini form... I love the Guardians, but AvX is one of my favourite Marvel runs.

I also need to complete the Avengers in time for the DC version, the Justice League will need someone to beat to a pulp after all!

While the models look fun to paint, if I actually try out the game...I'll probably just borrow some of the Heroclix I bought my daughter to keep her away from my other minis At least at first, the price tags are pretty high even if you only need a handful.

There is that... I would say they're worth the price tag when you're paying for the licence as well as (assembly issues aside) very nice, 35mm models and often a very large Tactical Rock/Gargoyle/Rooftop/Chimney Stack (see Firefly) But on the other hand, if you're either not going to get to game with them all that often, or simply want more bang for your buck, they're not the first line I'd recommend.

The minion/crew boxes aren't so bad but when they're $20 a pop and you compare them to Infinity... they're a lot more expensive and not necessarily better. A little larger, yes, but I've seen some side-by-sides that make even that a tad questionable. Its not absurd, per se, and they don't expect you to buy dozens of them or anything.

It's mostly a tactic I use on myself to keep my interest at a lower level because the number I would buy should I give in is.. troubling.

Hmm I have an awful lot of Heroclix figures and they are re-painted.

Very tempted to get the rules - hoepfully Element Games will get it...........

Sigh - yet another game - too many............

I think the models are worth the Cash Grim. Though I am very much more about quality than quantity nowadays.

For this I will probably wait a while to get into it. At least until I have two Crews painted for Batman.

Of course if the crews come out looking amazing shiny syndrome might catch hold of me.

Provisionally most interested in Xmen Crew. Also want to see how they handle a sheild crew across Spiderman / Marvel game.

I'm in for X-men as well. I'm excited to see who the 4th might be in the starter team. I'm hoping Gambit or Nightcrawler.

If they ever release an X-Force with Cable, it's game over for me. My wallet will beat me to death

I'd think Storm or Jean for the 4th X-person, Nightcrawler or Beast could be awesome additions as well. I'd say Charles would be a natural choice, but at the same time, I see no way you could put him in the game and still have the opponent get to move some minis.

Opponent: I'm moving over here [reaches for tape measure
X-men player: I've got Professor X, so no, you're going to run off the board...
Opponent: Ok, fine... [grumbling and removing minis from play]

Magneto becomes only suitable villain leader due to helmet. Xavier freezes other team, magneto throws the wheelchair. Draw.

Before Alpharius banes us maybe marvel super game needs its own thread?

Up to the mods, I guess, but if a new thread for Marvel (or KM generally) is needed then I'm happy to take on the OP update duties, I'll set it up tomorrow unless they'd rather have all the KM talk in one place.

Good question!

I'm OK with a single "Knight Model Games" thread, but what does everyone else think?

I'd hazard a guess that most folks interested in the Marvel stuff will have at least a passing interest in the DC bits and vice versa, so I don't think the two need splitting. This thread is a little old though, so perhaps a new ongoing/more regularly updated one might be a good idea?

I've talked to Alpha. I'll be opening a new Knight Models thread that will cover all the games they are producing.

Indeed!

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/677984.page

And thanks!