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Gathering the Informations.

Alpharius wrote:Well, at least there's hope!

Weird War II is one of those genres that oddly enough doesn't have enough games (actual wargames) out there!

I think that's more simply because when you think "Weird War II", you don't think of massive engagements first.

You think of things like Hellboy, where you have small engagements of commandos fighting to stop some SS doomsday plan on a remote island where the SS had few troops; in the hopes of not drawing attention.

If that makes any sense.
   
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Well Gearkrieg seems to be the only large engagement sytem at the moment. But it is 15mm and uses minis from other companies (FoW, etc.) too.

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I'm more than OK with a skirmish level rules set too, and earlier 40K versions did that well...
   
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Gathering the Informations.

All I know is I get my box tomorrow from the Warstore, so I'll make sure to post a review from my POV!
   
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Gathering the Informations.

So, got my box today!

I'm actually impressed, for the most part, by the quality of the models in the "standard" box.

The rulebooks and Battle Book are both also quite impressive, as is the limited amount of terrain given in the box set.

The only issues that stick out at me right now? Bent gun barrels. But that will be easily remedied later today, after I finish cleaning around the house and sit down to do detail and clean-up work on the models.
   
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Use hot and cold water and they will get into shape in no time.

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Looking forward to your review of the GAME itself - that's what I'm most interested in, and as you're clearly a 40K fan, how it compares to it, for better or for worse...

Get going!
   
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Oh I know Duncan! It's just like working with resin!

But again, still have to finish cleaning the house before I get my treat


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Alpharius wrote:Looking forward to your review of the GAME itself - that's what I'm most interested in, and as you're clearly a 40K fan, how it compares to it, for better or for worse...

Get going!

I flipped through the fluff(most important part, period, of any game to me ) and was impressed.

The game itself, just from glossing over the rulebook seemed pretty solid.

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Dice Tower Review of Dust Tactics

Dice Tower has posted a review of Dust Tactics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHFK5JnFMso&feature=sub

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Definitely from a different perspective there - he admits to not caring about miniature gaming at all!

And, when he says he's heard hints about miniature wargame rules coming (Yeah!), he then goes on to say he doesn't care about that, so he's not sure if it is true or not (Boo!).

Thanks for the link.

I'm ALMOST sold.

IF they would only confirm a miniatures wargaming ruleset...!
   
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Gathering the Informations.

Alpharius wrote:Definitely from a different perspective there - he admits to not caring about miniature gaming at all!

And, when he says he's heard hints about miniature wargame rules coming (Yeah!), he then goes on to say he doesn't care about that, so he's not sure if it is true or not (Boo!).

Thanks for the link.

I'm ALMOST sold.

IF they would only confirm a miniatures wargaming ruleset...!

From what I gather: We won't see a miniatures gaming ruleset until 6 expansions or so in. We're only, with Cyclone, at #1.
   
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I'll probably buy it well before then anyway... Damn them!
   
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Good value for what you get, so what's keeping you? $25 per walker (Granted, upcoming kits come with all weapon variants), $15 - $20 per infantry squad, big savings so far and good quality for your greens.



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The only thing stopping me is lack of a TT ruleset.

But, I can use them in SoTR, which has some fun 'build a mech' rules in it!
   
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Actually it is not much of a hassle to design prliminary TT-rules from the rules in the book since they are already geared in that direction. The only thing that needs to be added is improved measuring and scenery-rules, the rest is already there.

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Sounds good then!

Argh!
   
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Just order it from Neal already, Alph

As a sidenote, I've almost finished painting up the US special character from the box. Fun lil' bit that one was!
   
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Pics - post pics!
   
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When he's finished, jeez
   
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We want them NOW!

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Masterclass and available Boxes

The first four expansion boxes are send to the shops.

> Recon Rangers Squad
> Combat Rangers Squad
> Kampf-Sturmgrenadiere Squad
> Aufklärer-Sturmgrenadiere Squad

The boxes are also available as Deluxe versions and the apinting quality is equal to the one in the pics below:






http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=1863

The second Masterclass article has gone online.

http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=1866


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Decals

Dust Studios offers Decals for 1/48 and 1/35. Price incl. shipping is 4.99$.






Link to the shop:

http://www.dustgame.com/products.php?nid=12

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Alpharius wrote:I'm more than OK with a skirmish level rules set too, and earlier 40K versions did that well...


Id be more interested if it was wargame styled and didnt use the tiles. Everything being prepainted would be great too. Something along the lines of AT-43 quality and price. Im not gonna pay several hundred $$ for a painted set. I already have so much to paint...and more to come in a month or so.

Whats my game?
Warmachine (Cygnar)
10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too






 
   
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I'm with you on the 'no tiles' thing, but you lost me at 'prepainted'.
   
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No thanks, not another AT-43 debacle of poorly-painted minis for premium prices.



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Alpharius wrote:I'm with you on the 'no tiles' thing, but you lost me at 'prepainted'.


I wouldnt mind painting the walkers...but the troops Id rather not have to do. Guess I could just base coat and wash them. Save the paint work for the bigger/better stuff.

Whats my game?
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10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too






 
   
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Mad4Minis wrote:
Alpharius wrote:I'm with you on the 'no tiles' thing, but you lost me at 'prepainted'.


I wouldnt mind painting the walkers...but the troops Id rather not have to do. Guess I could just base coat and wash them. Save the paint work for the bigger/better stuff.

Honestly?

For most of the troops, especially the Axis...you can get away with just a strong black wash and painting the weapons/boots a different color.
For the Allies, a little more work is needed since they don't have units with gas masks covering their faces like the Axis. Flesh, rifle stocks, gun barrels, boots and if you feel the need to paint the trenchcoats you can.
   
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OK, Ive got a question for you folks more fmiliar with DT...they are offering 2 series of models 1:48 scale and 1:35 scale...which of them matches the walkers in the game, or are they just display models?

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10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too






 
   
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The FFG series of models, for DUST TACTICS are roughly 28mm scale.

DUST also has a series of fantastic looking models that are 1/35, and also rather pricey.
   
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Alpharius wrote:The FFG series of models, for DUST TACTICS are roughly 28mm scale.

DUST also has a series of fantastic looking models that are 1/35, and also rather pricey.


Yeah, Ive seen the official game models and the 1/35. Like you said the 1/35 are sweet but way to pricey.

They also make a series of 1/48, its only 2 models and some decals so far, heres the link:

http://dust-models.com/products.php?nid=12


I really like the Soviet walker in 1/48, was kinda hoping that it would fit with the models that are game specific. I guess if you figure that 28mm = 1/54 then 1/48 would be close enough.


EDIT: dust-models.com is now the official place to go for the Dust model kit series. Looks like they also offer the premium pre painted stuff onthe site as well.

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Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
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Good catch, I forgot about their 1/48 stuff - but as you mention, there isn't a lot of it available...
   
 
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