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Perkustin wrote:The only miniatures i really like are the Panoceania dewds with the knives, they look like rad cyborg commandos. Can i have an army of just them? Sikh commandos i think, but there seem to be similar guys with different names.

With the Acontecimento Shock Army Sectoral army you can take 4 of them.. and even have them as part of a link team which is brutal. The sectoral pack shows how well the units mesh as far as looks and here is a list made up of those units. As a new player you would have a hell of a time trying to play it without someone showing you the rules since it include various type of deployment and a link team, but wit ha few games under you belt you'd quickly find the list incredibly powerful.

Yes, that is a 4 man link team with 3 HMGs at BS 12 w/ MSLV1 and mimetism. Outside of that it's an alright list, but uses all the models you like.

ACONTECIMENTO SHOCK ARMY
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Grupo 1 (Reg: 10/Irr: 0):

BAGH-MARI Lieutenant HMG / Pistol, Knife (27 | 1.5)
MOV:4-2 CC:14 BS:12 PH:11 WIP:13 ARM:2 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube, Linkable
Aquatic Terrain | Desert Terrain | Jungle Terrain, CH: Mimetism, Multiespectral Visor L1, Lieutenant

2x BAGH-MARI HMG / Pistol, Knife (27 | 1.5)
MOV:4-2 CC:14 BS:12 PH:11 WIP:13 ARM:2 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube, Linkable
Aquatic Terrain | Desert Terrain | Jungle Terrain, CH: Mimetism, Multiespectral Visor L1

BAGH-MARI Boarding Shotgun / Pistol, Knife (18)
MOV:4-2 CC:14 BS:12 PH:11 WIP:13 ARM:2 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube, Linkable
Aquatic Terrain | Desert Terrain | Jungle Terrain, CH: Mimetism, Multiespectral Visor L1

2x COMANDO AKAL Boarding Shotgun / Pistol, CCW (23)
MOV:4-2 CC:14 BS:13 PH:11 WIP:13 ARM:2 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube
AD: Combat Jump, Religious Troop

COMANDO AKAL Hacker Combi Rifle / Pistol, CCW (35 | 0.5)
MOV:4-2 CC:14 BS:13 PH:11 WIP:13 ARM:2 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube
AD: Combat Jump, Religious Troop, Hacking Device

2x COMANDO AKAL Combi Rifle + E/Mitter / Pistol, CCW (25)
MOV:4-2 CC:14 BS:13 PH:11 WIP:13 ARM:2 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube
AD: Combat Jump, Religious Troop

TRAUMA-DOC Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife (14)
MOV:4-4 CC:13 BS:12 PH:10 WIP:12 ARM:1 BTS:0 W:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, Cube
Doctor

2x PALBOT Electric Pulse (3)
MOV:6-4 CC:8 BS:8 PH:8 WIP:13 ARM:0 BTS:-3 STR:1
Regular, Not Impetuous, G: Servant
CH: Mimetism


250 Points | SWC: 5

ARMY CODE: eNozMlI1VjNXM6wxVjNEIk2BpJGaERJpAibN4KShpZoBiDJHogCZZxEc Army Infinity v.3.0.

Alpharius wrote:There are INFINITY threads in NEWS & RUMORS, OTHER SCI-FI GAMES and MAILIFAUX & OTHER SKIRMISH SCALE GAMES...

I'm all for the INFINITY love, but there aren't many of us on here, we should try to coordinate our actions, perhaps even link them up...

(Do you see what I did there?!? )

I would love a seperate Infinity section on the forum.....

There are INFINITY threads in NEWS & RUMORS, OTHER SCI-FI GAMES and MAILIFAUX & OTHER SKIRMISH SCALE GAMES...

I'm all for the INFINITY love, but there aren't many of us on here, we should try to coordinate our actions, perhaps even link them up...

Well... Corvus Belli is a company that releases 5 new products for Infinity every month, if that does not require a thread in the news section I don´t know wich company does.

Also, as a user, if a forum is named "Malifaux and other games..." that means "Malifaux". I guess is a matter of time to that section to became the Malifaux section.

I would love a seperate Infinity section on the forum.....

+1 to the Infinity section.
I guess that the interest for Infinity has raised since the Beasts of War themed week. Many people is asking for the game system and there are a few users here (Bluedagger, Navarro...) who are willing to answer those questions. Also, now there is a whole bunch of videos that shows how the game works, without mention the awesome online army builder that they have.
I mean... if we have here a growing community of Infinity willing to make good introduction threads, a separate section sounds right.
It is just my opinion, the Mods have all the numbers to guess if this is correct.

I think Dakka Dakka is just worried about if the game would have enough volume to justify it's own section. Perhaps we could talk them into a 2 forum area, one for Rules/Fluff/ etc and the others for Lists/Batreps.

BlueDagger wrote:Honestly you are correct, to get started just some boxes or books work fine for learning the rules. If you get anything that comes with the infinity box sets that box alone will make two pieces of cover if stood on the side.

The diagram above I would honestly say is a little too open lol. A sniper in the C or D position would have pure domination of the board since it looks like that building is taller then everything up to the #1 mark. You also want some cars or other things in any wide open paths so your guys have something to run up to for cover.

To a 40k or other similar game, a good infinity board should look like a total nightmare. Here is some samples from the infinity community, and remember these are what to shoot for and don't be intimidated since like I said even boxes work great.

Those are the tables they had at Adepticon.

I played a demo with Knights vs Haqqislam.
One of the order sergeants was able to CC shoot the Haqq leader in combat.
I rolled a crit to hit him, and shot him in the eye.
It was an interesting gam,e, lots of potential.

BobbaFett wrote:

There are INFINITY threads in NEWS & RUMORS, OTHER SCI-FI GAMES and MAILIFAUX & OTHER SKIRMISH SCALE GAMES...

I'm all for the INFINITY love, but there aren't many of us on here, we should try to coordinate our actions, perhaps even link them up...

Well... Corvus Belli is a company that releases 5 new products for Infinity every month, if that does not require a thread in the news section I don´t know wich company does.

That is a good idea...!

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/356404.page

BobbaFett wrote:
Also, as a user, if a forum is named "Malifaux and other games..." that means "Malifaux". I guess is a matter of time to that section to became the Malifaux section.

Another good idea!

I'll talk to the owners about this...

Thanks for the very thorough answer blue dagger, can i just say you are making some great contributions to this thread. I am sure i am not the only one who is now alot more interested in infinity.

Perkustin wrote:Thanks for the very thorough answer blue dagger, can i just say you are making some great contributions to this thread. I am sure i am not the only one who is now alot more interested in infinity.

Not a problem, I'm all about welcoming people to this game. I'm a big 40k fan and own like 8k+ point of Eldar, but since I started Infinity about 5 weeks ago... it has consumed me. The game is utterly fantastic, the company/makers really care about their players, the models are incredibly beautiful, and the fluff opens the doors for a non-grimdark world with urban sci-fi boards and modern politics/scenarios.

I still plan on always playing 40k, but Infinity has my heart right now and they just keep impressing me.

@skrulnik: Yeah the crits add a twist to games and simulate pure dumb luck in combat. It also means that your basic guys can sometimes pull off amazing feats that make you both go WTF. Even being a mathhammer nut though the chances of it happening barely surface on my radar though when you start throwing lots of dice it happens at the most random times. It's not WHFB where you throw a bunch of spell dice and you blow up the opponent and they lose the game, but it does change the face of the game with that lucky shot from a piddly combi rifle vs a TAG with one wound left.

The Massive Armor TAG pokes around the corner and spots Timmy the rifleman, hiding for his life. Timmy closes his eyes and blindly fires a single shot critically hitting some wiring and shutting down the monstrous TAG. Timmy cheers, but doesn't realize a little drone ran up behind the tag and is repairing it. The TAG comes back online... Timmy's luck doesn't hold out twice.

The Combined Army is one of my 4 right now, and I was just starting to look at some of their T.A.G.s.

The ARM on some of them is unreal!

So, that 5% critical chance... you never know!

Because otherwise, they are beasts!

Also, I'm lobbying to get INFINITY billing on the SKIRMISH GAME forum sub-header, while at the same time removing MALIFAUX from the main title, and putting it in the sub-header.

If successful, and really, why wouldn't I be? , we should setup shop there.

Additionally, please check the 'main' INFINITY thread in the NEWS & RUMORS forum as that's where I'll be updating anything new that crops up for the game...

I´m also interested in this game, sharing and introducing everyone who wants to know more about it.

Many small companies release a new game and then die after 2 years, Infinity was released in 2005, they believe so much in what they were doing that they uploaded the rules pdf for free since day 1.
They have been releasing miniatures every single month since then. Expanding the game. Corvus Belli is a small company but those numbers are BIG.

The quality of the sculpts... they remember me the best moment of Rackham.

CA Tags are the nastiest little beast around, but the TAG cost combined with typical high cost of good CA stuff makes them a tough choice. The Sphinx is just ridiculously gross beyond imagination.

So, here we are in our new home!

Thanks for all the INFINITY support guys - let's keep it going!

Scenery is the most important part of getting the experience of Infinity right. It can be a very frustrating game if not played on the right table.

Here are a few shots of some of my Infinity tables that might give a few more ideas on density of scenery in game...

I like! Do you find that the roadways being as open as they are in those pictures becomes an issue when trying to make it from one set of cover to another with HMG/Sniper AROs?

I see a lot of AT-43 stuff in that second group of photos - I've been trying to buy some on the cheap too, for the same reason.

especially the 'cargo containers' and such...

BlueDagger wrote:I like! Do you find that the roadways being as open as they are in those pictures becomes an issue when trying to make it from one set of cover to another with HMG/Sniper AROs?

Those gaps are only 6 inches across and dangerous... But they should be!

I would love to get into this game, but my problem is that my area is not one that normally plays games that are not the most popular (like now, 40K dominates my FLGS). What would you all think of a player locator? Everyone can list where they are out of so that, if you start playing, you know if there are other players in your area as well.

Just my $0.02.

They actually have that going over at the official Infinity forums: http://www.infinitythegame.com/infinity_ENG/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=206&func=view&catid=6&id=55578

There was I think 4-6 people that played infinity spread across Colorado, and we have a billion 40k/fantasy players. After 4-5 consecutive weeks of playing infinity on a local store's busiest day now 3/4ths of the games played that day are infinity and our numbers are growing. It only takes 1-2 games and most people are hooked on the game.

Also with the tiny number of models involved it's very easy to use 40K figures as Infinity proxies.

So if you can convince someone to try a demo game and they like it (which they typically do) then you can play games against them straight away using their 40k figures.

It lowers the barrier to entry and I'm sure will lead to buying Infinity minis soon enough.

Remember all the rules and army lists are freely downloadable as PDFs.

And don't forget the AWESOME and FREE 'army builder' program by "Devil Team" - that thing is fantastic!

Yeah we still ahve a bunch that proxy 40k stuff, and it doesn't cause any issues. The makers entice you to buy their mini by just putting out amazing models lol.

Wanna read my point about this? ok, here I go.

BUY Infinity miniatures. That´s it.
Maybe I´m too excited because they have just released more f***ng awesome miniatures in their website minutes ago but, the best thing we can make to support this people is to buy their product.
They are not making this just to make us have fun looking at the photos. It is a company and it is a product.

They did upload the rules for free, they did make that army builder, the tutorial videos, the 50% offer, the Wiki... all is there for free just to make us taste and enjoy Infinity.
If we do not support small companies that make things so goddamn well, they will die, and that means no more updates like today´s update.

You have there GW growing bigger and bigger year after year selling plastic and resin. Doing nothing except remaking an already created game. for 30 years.
Play Infinity using 40k minis and no company would ever release free rules ever.

And we have there Corvus Belli, the Infinity guys, selling metal miniatures, extreme detail, releasing products every month since 2005. Showing everyone that is possible to be original, create a different game. This guys deserve my cash. That´s it.

I 100% agree with you BUT when it comes down to the player base deciding if they want to get into a game or not I'm perfectly fine with them proxying. The more you play the game the more you'll like it and eventually you'll see these people pickup miniatures here and there

BobbaFett wrote:Wanna read my point about this? ok, here I go.

BUY Infinity miniatures. That´s it.
Maybe I´m too excited because they have just released more f***ng awesome miniatures in their website minutes ago but, the best thing we can make to support this people is to buy their product.
They are not making this just to make us have fun looking at the photos. It is a company and it is a product.

They did upload the rules for free, they did make that army builder, the tutorial videos, the 50% offer, the Wiki... all is there for free just to make us taste and enjoy Infinity.
If we do not support small companies that make things so goddamn well, they will die, and that means no more updates like today´s update.

You have there GW growing bigger and bigger year after year selling plastic and resin. Doing nothing except remaking an already created game. for 30 years.
Play Infinity using 40k minis and no company would ever release free rules ever.

And we have there Corvus Belli, the Infinity guys, selling metal miniatures, extreme detail, releasing products every month since 2005. Showing everyone that is possible to be original, create a different game. This guys deserve my cash. That´s it.

What can I say....you're just RIGHT!!

I am now impatiently waiting for my sale purchase from Corvus Belli during the BoW sale.
It was marked sent last Monday, so it should arrive any day, I would think.

I am thinking of using the Warmachine/Dark Age bases (30mm rounded lip) for my minis.
Will this create any issues during gameplay if both sides are based the same?

Hey Guys

I like many people am loving the infinity models, the detail looks amazing.


sadly like many It will be difficult to get people to play locally as they are all 40k/warhammer/warmahordes players >.<

BUT I intend to buy a starter anyway if only to paint them up.

where is best to buy (Cheapest) direct from corvus or is there anywhere I can pick em up cheaper?

@redeyed - Cheapest is Warstore, follow by Maelstrom Games.

Skrulnik - I'd really advise against it because there is certain things like prone position that use the base's profile as your LoS. To each their own, but it'll definitely effect game play sometimes and make them illegal for official tourneys if you ever go that route.

thanks man, I shall take a peek @ both!

I've gotten people to try the game by letting them try it with 40K miniatures in a beginners campaign.

They've then bought Infinity armies.

I'm confident that Corvus Belli would be happy to have people try the game out using any miniatures they want. I'd say that's a large part of why the rules and army lists are free to download.

I believe that even the Beasts of War Infinity week (produced in association with Corvus Belli) suggested doing this to try the game out.

Anything that gets someone to try the game is a good thing, because the game is fantastic and trying it usually leads to playing it imo.

quozl wrote:I'm confident that Corvus Belli would be happy to have people try the game out using any miniatures they want. I'd say that's a large part of why the rules and army lists are free to download.

I believe that even the Beasts of War Infinity week (produced in association with Corvus Belli) suggested doing this to try the game out.

wha.....
Beasts of War filming tutorial videos for Infinity using 40K miniatures?! and everyone happy everyone agree?! even Corvus Belli?!

Is Pepsi available in Coca-Cola machines? Can you buy "Windows Vista" in an Apple store? Are the McLaren engineers happy when Ferrari wins the race?

Is CB uploading the rules, the army builder, the Wiki... for free because they are happy when people play the free rules using 40k miniatures? have we all gone mad?!

They are a miniature company, I suppose they are not friendly hippies sharing their stuff for free and being full of joy when they see you playing their game with Malifaux, Rackham, 40k, ExIllis miniatures.

I guess there is a big difference between trying the game and playing the game. Maybe I overreacted.