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Hey guys, we're Mind Sketch and we wanted to introduce you to a new turn based strategy game which we developed. We are hoping to launch on Kickstarter within the next week!

We wanted to re-enact what our ancestors fought for and bring it into a modern day battle game, whilst maintaining the inventive engineering designs found in the medieval period.

Following the rules, you'll be going head to head against your enemy using real working siege engines to defend your own kingdom and destroy your enemies fort.

We'd love to hear your feedback so we can make this game the best it can be before we release it to the public, so please comment away!

Check us out on Facebook for more info: https://www.facebook.com/mindsketchproductdesign

Ditch the horns on the helmets.

A fun idea!

The concept takes me back to childhood games and Little Wars, in which your artillery shoots matchsticks.

I hope the arrows of the ballistas will be safe.

 Kilkrazy wrote:
A fun idea!

The concept takes me back to childhood games and Little Wars, in which your artillery shoots matchsticks.

I hope the arrows of the ballistas will be safe.

I suspect my daughter will enjoy this one.

Thanks for your comments.

If you guys missed it earlier on our social media, we can now confirm our launch date will be tomorrow at 18:00 BST (08/10/2014)!

We will be posting a link to the campaign on both our social media and on here, so keep your eyes open!

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindsketchproductdesign?ref=ts&fref=ts

 CptJake wrote:
Ditch the horns on the helmets.

I had the same thought, viking horns are more a creation of Hollywood than anything historical.

besides that, looks like fun like the old Crossbows and Catapults games.

We are excited to say we are now live!

If you would like to support our campaign please follow the link below:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/690784282/medieval-siege-attack

Many thanks,

The MindSketch Team

I would agree about the horns - Not because they are unrealistic, but because they are sharp and will likely break off with use - thin MDF is not that strong!

I would also advise making the weapons thicker and larger for the same reason.

I say this as a backer! Im excited to get my Ballista!

My first thought was Crossbows and Catapults. Had it as a kid, and bought the re-release about 20 years ago as well...

We are now a staff pick!

Thank you for all your support so far. We appreciate everyone who has shared our campaign, keep it up!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/690784282/medieval-siege-attack

I realise that these are for a game and do actually fire, but it's worth noting that for most wargamers (who are your audience here), £15 is a huge amount of money for a single MDF war machine to use on the battlefield.

Warbases do MDF onagers and ballistae for £1.50 each.