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Cool stuff. Are they going to release a novel of short stories then?
Also, Beast of War did a video of the people from Para Bellum talking about the army list. They accidental showed some new units by name only.

Theist Priest posted to their Facebook page.

Is the base game still going to be released this summer? I don't have Facebook and they haven't said anything in their newsletter, so I'm a bit in the dark.

No idea. I haven’t seen what their newsletter is and I signed up for it.

No release date announced yet.

Old video, but there's a bit more lore and you get to see how the army builder works




Noble Lord on foot : 65 pts

Noble Lord on horse : 100pts

Man at arms : 105 points for 3 stands, 210 for 6

Longbowmen : 150 for 3 stands

Theists (55) can only be paired with a specific unit, the sicarii (150 for 3 stands), which are comparable to flagellants from whfb lore wise.
Sicarii stats (blurry, can't see well):

M V C A W R D E
4 1 2 ? ? 3 0 2

Theist spells and buffs will be defense and support orientated, if I understand correctly.

Soooooo...

This actually a real game they are releasing or? GW shares more release info then Para Bellum it seems. I heard before Gencon, then After Gencon, and still no news at all about it.

That's a good question!

I mean, no way this is vaporware (right?), so...must just be 'normal' delays and such.

I guess?

Well..they said they are a small company, so logistics would be a challenge for them.

str00dles1 wrote:
Soooooo...

This actually a real game they are releasing or? GW shares more release info then Para Bellum it seems. I heard before Gencon, then After Gencon, and still no news at all about it.

At UK Games Expo they said around October/November time from what I remember. No reason to think they're behind schedule based on that.

Yeah, they wanted everything ready for UKGE but it didn't work out with the manufacture contracts. They have their sights set in q4 this year and no hickups so far.

The next chapter of the two player starter narrative unfolds..

https://www.para-bellum.com/what-is-new/nepenthe-deliberations/

Ripples spread in the aftermath of the Battle of Nepenthe, stirring the Hundred Kingdoms. Doubt, suspicion and even ridicule rise to meet the impossible claim of a Spire attacking. But while some rush to voice their qualms, others deliberate.

From the shadows, mages cast their silent spells, priests whisper prayers, silver changes hands and armies are moved. Caught in the eye of the storm and having witnessed the destructive power of the Spire army, Prince Fredrik of Brandengrad will attempt to gather allies. To succeed, he must conquer field and minds, and find a way to speak to the Conclave, where only Kings may speak.

https://www.para-bellum.com/what-is…/nepenthe-deliberations/

Personal message from the PB team:

"Fear not! Fret not! We are here and we are listening! We understand you are excited and that you want to plan your spending. (Very happy its with us tbh ).

Conquest isn’t just a game for us, it’s a whole experience and we want to bring it complete to you. This, after all, is the reason we never went on a Kickstarter with this: we want to do it fully and we want to do it right. As time grows closer, we only get more excited. We still dance at the choo choo of the hype train

Tease one!

https://www.facebook.com/ParaBellumWarGames/videos/2194709254078410/

Dweghom stronghold? She sure does!





The road to Essen awaits! The newsest display and reveals look to be exciting.... gyrating dwarves and teases of Nord artwork

Yeah, but what about that Greek magi-tech tho?
I really want to see how they are going to handle the city states. Its probably going to be ages from now though.

I know it seems a way off but half of the delay has been from community feedback concerning release schedules and available factions. RuneWars was a project them at was discussed in particular.

After talking with staff, it has become clear that they are working hard to get back to back releases for the first 4 factions on release.

UK stockists looking for a distributer will be able to secure the products from Asmodee UK (formerly Esdevium Games) who are keen to carry.

I'm looking forward to getting my eyes on some NORD OGRES tomorrow! Whether or not I'll be allowed to share those images is another matter!

Who will distribute for them in North America? Also, isn't getting in bed with Asmodee a really bad idea?

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Who will distribute for them in North America? Also, isn't getting in bed with Asmodee a really bad idea?

I couldn't see why. Chances are,if you've bought a board game off the shelf in the UK, Asmodee UK put it there. Theyre a dominant force in the board games market here and PB are keen to get their products showcased in the boardgame-cafe scene as well as in traditional flgs'.

I'm unaware of Asmodees global conduct but the UK branch (previously Esdevium) had a good reputation.

My painting got the official seal of approval.

Very nice!

Loving the shield on that knight - I never would have thought to paint something like that, but it looks fantastic!

 Mysterio wrote:
Very nice!

Loving the shield on that knight - I never would have thought to paint something like that, but it looks fantastic!

Thanks man. I have to conferss that it isn't something I would have normally done myself. I made an extensive colour pallet ( a load of paint thrown on a tile, all blended and mixed) from taking prominant colours from PB's artwork... this colour combo was just sat in a corner of the tile just stareing at me

I got a lovely little message this morning. Not that I'm getting a picture of a nord ogre... but that there is an actual nord ogre on it's way to me and there is no privacy caveat attached... so when I see it, you will coming with the retail version of the bases in hard plastic too (the early concept versions were simple laser cut mdf).

watch this space

Para Bellum have just announced that the Dweghom will be revealed in the coming weeks. Infantry, archers and DRAGONS!

prepare for the disciples of WAR!

In a few weeks? Neat, that's earlier than I expected.

I also have a 3d printed Nord Ogre in my possession pictures on Sunday when I'm back from work

If the Dweghom are created by the Dragons, I hope they aren't the typical short dudes with bushy facial hair we usually get.

Although I'm pretty sure we've seen art for them and it's closer to business as usual than stumpy dragon men with bad attitudes like I envisioned.

They are a twist on the classic dwarf trope after all so yes, squat and a bit beardy will probably feature. Albeit with their own twist. A bit better than, "once, there were short guys. They were mostly grumpy. The end." Hehe


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I can't show much as I have made a promise but I have a few words to use.....

Massive
Lesser
Enslaved
Dragon
Cannons
On
Its
Back
Enormous

I cannot unsee it.

REALLY looking forward to their version of Dwarves here.

I think I'll be pickup up them and the heavily armored 'regular' humans to start with!

Snekky peck at the Nord Ogre prototypes rolling out of the printer

That's some GW level of trolling with the previews there buddy!

The Voorhees- like faceless hockey mask is an interesting choice. Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out.

I'm always down for some ogres. These aren't going to be included in the starter set though, right? They're going to be a later release?

Haha, it's quite flashy atm. A quick resin cast of a 3d print ,) I'll show the whole thing when it's cleaned up and assembled


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The armour designs have been influenced by historical viking finds... as well as 80s horror flicks XD

and you guess right, th3 Nords won't be in the 2 player starter set but will be one if the initial 4 factions.


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I'm yet to see a real face with fleshy beards and all

I do love me a miniature armed with a kanabo!

Flesh beards and tusks have sold me. I just hope the minis can be posed with a bit more... joi-de-vivre.