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If I were Infinity I would take advantage of the massive dissatisfaction with GW to do some kind of promotion RIGHT NOW.

It's a pity that someone got Beasts Of War's You Tube channel taken down.

Couldn't agree with KK more - NOW is the time for all the 'other' companies to strike!

Alpharius wrote:And really, for the most part, the 'duds' are older models.

I can't think of a recent offering that would be considered a dud.

(And no, that isn't a challenge! )

Alright. I barely knew about this game system until a month ago, so I had (still have) no idea what was what. Can't say that there are that many horrendous sculpts though, it's more about weird posing of the model and some design choices that I don't like, but that's a personal opinion. I can still appreciate the quality of the Nomad "furry", for example, posted a while back and why someone would want that, but I don't care for it much.

Kilkrazy wrote:I agree. The game came out on 2006 or 7. The earliest models are clearly the least accomplished...

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First generation Nomad box

though still perfectly acceptable compared to some modern GW offerings.



The latest Infinity figures are astonishingly good.

Price wise, the Infinity models were quite challenging a couple of years ago, thanks to the strength of the Euro. The latest massive GW price increases make them look reasonable again.

Haha, that model is so ugly, but I'd say the Minotaurs take the price. The overall spectrum of quality of the GW sculpts is much wider than for other systems. You have complete pieces of gak competing with beautifully crafted minis, while in Infinity it's more like 'really cool' versus 'meh'.

OK, Noob question. How many models does it take to get a decent force that is fun to play? This looks skirmish oriented... just a few models... or am I committed to a cast of thousands as with most 40k armies?

Granted, I know I can proxy, but painting the minis is what keeps me interested generally, even though I like to play as well.

Gitsplitta wrote:OK, Noob question. How many models does it take to get a decent force that is fun to play? This looks skirmish oriented... just a few models... or am I committed to a cast of thousands as with most 40k armies?

Granted, I know I can proxy, but painting the minis is what keeps me interested generally, even though I like to play as well.

From last page, it looks like 6 is a good start, and then for tournaments you go up to 10-16 models. $200 max, perhaps?

16 models would be a real 'horde' army in INFINITY, and you have to remember that 10 is the max. per group for an Order Pool, so it isn't always advantageous to go above 10 models...

Wow. Amazing stuff. I am going to think about eBaying some of my less used GW minis with intention of picking up some Infinity ones... as soon as there's a 50% off sale again. How was the last one announced?

Thanks guys, sorry to re-tread something that was covered earlier... I did read & skim through the thread but I must have missed that.

filbert wrote:Apologies if this has been answered recently, but any ideas if they are going to do another half price promotion any time soon? I missed the last one but would love to get in if there is one on the horizon...

The guy from my LGS did spoke on the phone with CB. They wont be making a new 50% again, that was a very special offer due to the Infinity Week by Beasts of War.
Also, after the Infinity week they are having problems with the stock due to the increase of sales in the UK and USA market. Same thing that is happening to Privateer Press.

Looks like GW is the shipwreck and everybody is jumping to new different things.

Well, we can only hope - although I have no intention of giving up WH40k, I do need to find some Infinity opponents in the UK, there don't seem to be many.

@Gitsplitta - I've bought 5 models, and know which 6 I'll be buying next, this will give me the option to field some variations on a 300pt army, featuring a 'full' 10 men. I'm no expert, but as Alpharius mentioned, 11-14 men might even limit your options, and it is quite difficult to include more than 10, assuming you like cool elite troops and such.

Got it... I should investigate around my FLGS and see if anyone's interested.... though I guess I can always play with my kids.

This sounds great. Next up in my miniature lineup is going to be a starter kit of nomads. Just gotta find out if anyone nearby me plays Infinity...

I-bounty-hunt-the-elderly wrote:Well, we can only hope - although I have no intention of giving up WH40k, I do need to find some Infinity opponents in the UK, there don't seem to be many.

@Gitsplitta - I've bought 5 models, and know which 6 I'll be buying next, this will give me the option to field some variations on a 300pt army, featuring a 'full' 10 men. I'm no expert, but as Alpharius mentioned, 11-14 men might even limit your options, and it is quite difficult to include more than 10, assuming you like cool elite troops and such.

PM me where you are in the UK, we have an Infinity group kicking off in our area, if you'Re close by, and NOT an axe murderer, feel free to join us

Well I've just bitten the bullet, ordered the rulebook (I know you can download, but I wanted to get the complete experience), and a small collection of minis. I'm just completely in love with some of the model range - makes me think back to all those years as a child watching manga movies

I know we have a lot of new players starting up out there. Remember if you have any rules questions or just need clarification you can:

- Use the Infinity Wiki
- Pop on the official forums and get an answer pretty fast
- message me, though that one may be delayed depending on the time of day

The Beasts of War site has just published an exclusive preview of the Specialist Sergeant.

http://www.beastsofwar.com/infinity/brand-infinity-specialist-sergeant-spitfire/

It is obvious that CB and BOW are working together. All exclusive previews are in BOW.

Nice!

Spitfires, while high on SWC, are awesome!

Eh weighing in at either:

Order Sgt (linkable in Military orders) - 1swc and 20pts
or
Spec. Sergent - 1.5 and 25pts with a MSVL2

This guy is a pile of win.

Anyone have a good site or references to go to for that cool looking scenery and tabletop goodness they have going on there?

I've seen the one for the habs, but does anyone have some good reference sites that cater to Infinity scenery?

Grot 6 wrote:Anyone have a good site or references to go to for that cool looking scenery and tabletop goodness they have going on there?

I've seen the one for the habs, but does anyone have some good reference sites that cater to Infinity scenery?

Micro Art Studio announced months ago that they signed a deal with Corvus Belli so they can release INFINITY terrain.

They have some walls and they said that they are making a building, also, they alreay have some generic sci-fi stuff that looks cool for Infinity.

Also, World Works Games, have a lot of really cheap PDF files of printable paper terrain. There is a module named "TITAN" that looks like a shooter videogame, "Quake" style. Cool.

EDIT:
Finally, it looks like the Beasts of War guys ar creating a new Youtube account with a new BOW channel. Now the is THE Beasts of War.

BobbaFett wrote:

Grot 6 wrote:Anyone have a good site or references to go to for that cool looking scenery and tabletop goodness they have going on there?

I've seen the one for the habs, but does anyone have some good reference sites that cater to Infinity scenery?

Micro Art Studio announced months ago that they signed a deal with Corvus Belli so they can release INFINITY terrain.

They have some walls and they said that they are making a building, also, they alreay have some generic sci-fi stuff that looks cool for Infinity.

Also, World Works Games, have a lot of really cheap PDF files of printable paper terrain. There is a module named "TITAN" that looks like a shooter videogame, "Quake" style. Cool.

I never get tired of adding http://toposolitario.es/workshop/index.html to the list of free stuff for Infinity

More specifically:
IKUBE buildings
M.A.S.H. containers
ISO containers
Urban/Industrial paper mat


Good to see the BoW guys again in Youtube!

Gotta say that knowing how important terrain is in Infinity (none of this open field/empty table nonsense), these free prints make it possible to enjoy the game the way it's meant to be enjoyed.

Erasoketa wrote:

BobbaFett wrote:

Grot 6 wrote:Anyone have a good site or references to go to for that cool looking scenery and tabletop goodness they have going on there?

I've seen the one for the habs, but does anyone have some good reference sites that cater to Infinity scenery?

Micro Art Studio announced months ago that they signed a deal with Corvus Belli so they can release INFINITY terrain.

They have some walls and they said that they are making a building, also, they alreay have some generic sci-fi stuff that looks cool for Infinity.

Also, World Works Games, have a lot of really cheap PDF files of printable paper terrain. There is a module named "TITAN" that looks like a shooter videogame, "Quake" style. Cool.

I never get tired of adding http://toposolitario.es/workshop/index.html to the list of free stuff for Infinity

More specifically:
IKUBE buildings
M.A.S.H. containers
ISO containers
Urban/Industrial paper mat


Good to see the BoW guys again in Youtube!

The toposolitario stuff is GREAT for infinity. We've gotten the game kicked off in our FLGS and that terrain is the quickest way to get a battlefield set up that isn't all Grim Dark. Mad props to that guy!

I really hope that a lot of the great boutique games gain some ground after GWs string of Faux Pas. I still love me some 40k, but a change is very welcome indeed.

@ nathonicus: my sentiments exactly. If you do you print and build those FREE TERRAIN RESOURCES listed, please be sure to take pictures to promote a great alternative system.

Everything there besides the markers and the infinity minis is from the topo site, including the paper craft ship. Pic courtesy of PsychoticStorm of the Infinity forums since I haven't folded my 60+ IKube I have printed off lol.

Dagger, are those all printed on standard printer paper or cardstock? I've downloaded a bunch of pdfs from that site, but haven't started yet en masse. Working on the sansara wheeled vehicle- I'll post pics when it's finished.

Cardstock is your best bet, and it will soon be your best friend!

Most people print it on cardstock. I used 90lb I think 120lb is the best (rating for US cardstock).

Guys, I've often been attracted to the Card buildings etc, especially cause their cheap

Forgive my noob-ness on this, but do you need a special printer to print on card? Surely I won't be able to run this card through my standard injet?!?

If I do need a special printer, what am I looking at in terms of investment for say, the card? the ink? and the printer itself?

Thanks for your help!

I have printed on heavy stock. Not quite card, more like greeting card (hallmark if you know that brand) thickness.

Other times I have printed on normal paper and glued it to cereal box card too.

Just depend on the durability you want.