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They really should have 360 degrees view of their miniatures on their site, just like GW. Having photos of painted mini is nice, but sometimes, like in case of Lineage, it is difficult to properly judge the mini, unless someone makes a photo from a different angle.

https://www.underspire.net/factions/nords/tabletop-simulator-mod-updated/

Tabletop simulator mod has been updated.

I'm still waiting for my Companion copy, but by checking the rules 1.03, I'm a bit disappointed they didn't address any of the clarification and wording issues in 1.02. Only slapped on retinues, masteries, few changes here and there....
It would have been a good occasion to do so, especially if you are printing such a good looking book. The fluff and the artwork will probably be worth it alone anyway.

In any case, the new toys for characters are very cool. Though some of the rules made me scratch my head (some op combination on the horizon). So much customization and probably paving the way for future updates. I particularly like the Eccentric mastery, more flexibility for army building!

The Underspire writing contest has concluded with a winner!

https://www.underspire.net/factions/100-kingdoms/underspire-writing-contest-the-watch/

1.03 change log from 1.02 can be found here

https://www.underspire.net/news/version-1-03-is-here-changelog/

 auticus wrote:
The Underspire writing contest has concluded with a winner!

https://www.underspire.net/factions/100-kingdoms/underspire-writing-contest-the-watch/

Congratulation to the winner!

Very interesting discussions about rules 1.03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i4uZlyR6dc

Thanks for posting that!

Tabletop simulator updated with secondary objective decks for the four factions.

Today's v1.03 faq video transcript can be found here:

https://www.underspire.net/questions-and-answers/para-bellums-1-03-faq-chat-transcribed/

Some underspire news of the day.

First - excited to announce that the Underspire is now a Para Bellum affiliate! There are some banners we are being given access to that will be put on the site when there is some design time available and as its been explained to me, Underspire members will get something for being a member. I'm waiting on the details of what that means exactly and how that works - but that is exciting news.

Second - I have begun work on my next campaign which also takes place in the Stornlands (the same location as the first campaign pack I released) only this will be in the vein of Tamurkhan from warhammer fantasy. Story, and some linked battles explaining the story. I have commissioned an artist for a cover and a portrait of The Shaper, the malevolent misunderstood spire entity that haunts the Stornlands and who was responsible for turning all of its wonderful people into glowing fungus due to their king's treachery and lack of living up to his word (silly humans)

Third - I have uploaded a small scenario campaign pack to the downloads section of the site. This is a revision of the first three scenarios in the book to expand their time to go until 10 points have been scored, and I have added three additional scenarios from the dusty tomes I have in my wargaming collection. These will appear in some fashion in the stornlands campaign.

If you are interested in collaborating or playtesting this, please get in touch. Fiction authors would be welcome, though would require a submission of work to make sure it fits with what I am doing so that it all feels right together.

Last - there will be another Underspire contest coming in August which will test your hobby powers. The rewards will again be my vanguard coupon in worth. While I won't be announcing it officially until August... and it will be due by the Fall Equinox... it will involve a battle scene between two opposing regiments, cavalry, brutes, or monster, and being led by a character on each size.

As a composition piece this would be looking at not only quality of paint, but attention of detail to the scene as a whole (that means the environment they are fighting on).

A gallery will be put up in the Underspire to display all entries. You have a bit of time to get cracking should you wish to participate. I thought I'd leak that now though for you early starters

Congratulations!

Looks like your hard work and dedication has paid off!

Hey guys, post your minis pics here. I am interested about your choices (when the kit had any options) of heads, weapons etc., and I would also like to see what conversion ideas you had. Here is my slightly converted Jotnar and something I call Yggdrasil Junior.

Currently still working on my Spires/100K from a pair of core boxes, and a few extra things (Infiltrators, Mage, soon Avataras...). Planning on building everything as intended, so no crazy conversions for now.
I did customize some men-at-arms to have some banner and seasoned veterans (logically, the two on the left are wip and should look like the grim and rusty one on the right).

Further down the road I do have several ideas but I need to accumulate moar bits (dual kits are good for that). Retinues will be a good start, also thinking of swapping around all kind of parts for 100k (they all seem fairly compatible with minor work).

Moar bits is always good, especially because I have self imposed policy of using only PBW parts. Double kits are good as you said, but even normal kits can have some useful ones (skulls on Yggdrasil Junior are from Jotnar's kit, and my second Jotnar has part from Ugr's).
Your Veteran with spear and knight's helmet is my favourite. 100K are probably the easiest to convert, when Spires will probably be the most tricky.

So, reading through the book and looking at Masteries/Retinues, I think I am in love with the level of customization.

Sure, there are going to be some devastating combos and some not so good ones for gaming, but looking through them, it's a wealth of choice.

I currently dont have any pics of my forces, but I have 2 Spire halves of the Starter box, one of each resin Spire Character... and 4 units of either Vanguard/Infiltrator Clones waiting to be built.

With the Avatara and Lineage Highbourne preordered...

They have made a commitment to keep things as viable as possible. Which is nice. So nice compared to... well... certain other games.

Small update. I have decided that my Jotnar needs a toothpick (made from Ugr's kit).

My Ugr - no conversions this time - I especially like the one that looks like japanese oni demon.

FAQ Part 1

https://www.para-bellum.com/version-1-03-faq-part-1/


Automatically Appended Next Post:
League results from a UK league, the Southampton Sluggaz!

https://www.underspire.net/general/southhampton-sluggaz-online-league-challenge/

Hah, that last FAQ answer is amusing. Will have to see how that league went! It looks like the epidemic didn't hold them back any.

They play all their games over zoom and an excel spreadsheet

Nords vs Dweghom battle report using Excel (yaeh, it is correct):
https://www.underspire.net/battle-reports/battle-report-nords-vs-dweghom/
New fan created fiction:
https://www.underspire.net/factions/nords/a-nordic-life-chapter-1/
https://www.underspire.net/fiction/torch/

Question as somebody who hasn't looked at the rules and can't watch a battle report right now, how do you do unit wheels in excel? If those are even a thing in the game.
I would almost think roll20 would be more suitable than excel

edit: decided to just sneak a few seconds and click through the battle report. Didn't realize you could put down images over the grid in excel. That makes sense then!

Well, I just bought in today.


I like the Dweghom look, and I’m growing on 100 kingdoms. Still not a fan of Spire, but that might change as I put them together.
Core box
Dweghom flame berserkers
Dweghom automata
The sorcerer (forget which one, the flamey guy)

Not sure what points that looks like, but probably have three equal sized armies to try out.

Edit: also got the companion too.

Yep you definitely have a lot of hobbying to get to

 Theophony wrote:
Well, I just bought in today.


I like the Dweghom look, and I’m growing on 100 kingdoms. Still not a fan of Spire, but that might change as I put them together.
Core box
Dweghom flame berserkers
Dweghom automata
The sorcerer (forget which one, the flamey guy)

Not sure what points that looks like, but probably have three equal sized armies to try out.

Edit: also got the companion too.

Spire Clean up makes me not like them as much as I hope, lol.

But the models are great all around. Congrats on joining the community!

Standard made for Ugr (I may add some things to it after I have more Conquest bits), made from Ugr and Jotnar kits.

My second Jotnar - I have yet to replace his hand which was used to give a birth to Yggdrasil Junior (see previous pics), I was thinking about a big hammer but it can change. All parts are from Jotnar/Ugr sprues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39C5C-xZQtQ

Discussion on the current state of balance and some things that you can consider. I get this question a bit and wanted to address it. I can't in good conscious slag 40k and AOS as I do on here lol... and not mention it in Conquest. The difference is I like the mechanics in Conquest and they are growing and learning.

 auticus wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39C5C-xZQtQ

Discussion on the current state of balance and some things that you can consider. I get this question a bit and wanted to address it. I can't in good conscious slag 40k and AOS as I do on here lol... and not mention it in Conquest. The difference is I like the mechanics in Conquest and they are growing and learning.

I agree that a culture/mindset is a very important point about how/if you enjoy games. Personally I do not have win at any cost mindset as I play games mostly for a joy of gaming/immersion in a lore/my dudes so I am less affected by any imbalance issues found in many games. Of course it does not change that any balance problems still can create an unpleasant experience despite the lack of win at any cost mindset.
I also think that a new releases should be more thought out to provide a faction with what it actually lacks. Also some units should be revisited to check if they do need some adjustments in stats/skills/cost.
As to Broken being no risk, I think it could be solved if Rally/Combat Rally would not be automatic but required a roll. It would of course lead to change how Fearless/Terrifying works.