Mierce Miniatures Darklands Ongoing News and Rumors Thread! Darklands Rulebook ships on April 18!

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**Alpharius**

How are they coming along with their rules?

Have there been any new previews/playtests?

**cincydooley**

Alph, they said in the most recent update that they hope to have a PDF of the QuickStart rules ready in about 2 weeks. If you didn't back, let me know and I'll put them on drop box when they send me to us.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

yxalitis wrote:
I'm interested in buying some of the last-announced stretch goal minis, particularly:
Jowan of Carn Dhu, Hound-Master with three Drune-Hounds
Druc, Meat-Hulk

BUT:

Has anyone seen any concept art for the last two?

As far as I can tell, they are the only minis to have no artwork, progress shots, or any indication at all what they will look like.

Thanks!

Jowan of Car Dhu concept to be sculpted by Stephane Simon

Druc, Meat Hulk concept (don't know who's scheduled for this one), meant to be a similar size to the blood maw mini

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Alpharius wrote:
How are they coming along with their rules?

Have there been any new previews/playtests?

no new playtest videos, but yesterdays update had this is

"QuickStarter Rules

We are happy to say, these are almost complete. We've finally decided what to leave out; you must understand, we realised early on that we had to test the game in as full a form as possible before stripping it back, and this is what's been taking time.

Thus, it's very likely that the rules will be finalised by Friday, off to the graphic designer at the same time, then off to the printers in August. As soon as we have a copy to show you via PDF, we'll do so - along with profiles of course."

so I guess backers should be able to see this soon

(and it's good to know they built a 'full' ruleset before cutting it back to the quickstart version, rather than putting together a simple rule set and 'complexifying' it later as that never seems to work well)

**zedmeister**

It's only the Werewulfas unit of 5 we are waiting on Concepts for. Though they'll follow the look of Cearl.

**Slinky**

I think at this stage I am going to keep my powder dry for KS2, I still haven't received anything from KS1, but hopefully sooooon

**Fenriswulf**

I know a lot of people were not so sure about Mierce after Maelstrom fell apart, but they really did come through for this kickstarter. And some of the models I got are easily the best I have ever had. I think the second kickstarter should also be damn good.

Still to put together my Krull miniature. Phew, that's going to be a challenge!

**yxalitis**

Fenriswulf wrote:
I know a lot of people were not so sure about Mierce after Maelstrom fell apart, but they really did come through for this kickstarter. And some of the models I got are easily the best I have ever had. I think the second kickstarter should also be damn good.

Still to put together my Krull miniature. Phew, that's going to be a challenge!

Assembling him is pretty straight forward.

PAINTING him is an whole other matter!

**Makaleth**

yxalitis wrote:
Fenriswulf wrote:
I know a lot of people were not so sure about Mierce after Maelstrom fell apart, but they really did come through for this kickstarter. And some of the models I got are easily the best I have ever had. I think the second kickstarter should also be damn good.

Still to put together my Krull miniature. Phew, that's going to be a challenge!

Assembling him is pretty straight forward.

PAINTING him is an whole other matter!

this... 100 TIMES THIS!!!

The Chimera is even worse... on both counts... so many pokey bits.

**judgedoug**

Just got my Sronax and Trolls.

Another 100% A+ for Mierce. I haven't gotten a single figure from them where I'm disappointed... they all range from "excellent" to "unbelievably insanely fantastic."

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

I'm jealous just so you know

my trolls are still processing (rather than packing)

good to know they're awesome though!

**Slinky**

OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
I'm jealous just so you know

my trolls are still processing (rather than packing)

good to know they're awesome though!

Ditto

**Denilsta**

I received my Troll and Sronax starter sets....there's an awful lot of genitals to paint!

**cincydooley**

judgedoug wrote:
Just got my Sronax and Trolls.

Another 100% A+ for Mierce. I haven't gotten a single figure from them where I'm disappointed... they all range from "excellent" to "unbelievably insanely fantastic."

They shipped the trolls?!? Joy!!!!

**yxalitis**

OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
yxalitis wrote:
I'm interested in buying some of the last-announced stretch goal minis, particularly:
Jowan of Carn Dhu, Hound-Master with three Drune-Hounds
Druc, Meat-Hulk

BUT:

Has anyone seen any concept art for the last two?

As far as I can tell, they are the only minis to have no artwork, progress shots, or any indication at all what they will look like.

Thanks!

Druc, Meat Hulk concept (don't know who's scheduled for this one), meant to be a similar size to the blood maw mini

Ordered!

The clincher, that hidden reply deep in the comments "He'll be about Blood-Maw sized"

SOLD!

**skullking**

I've received about half of my order so far. And my god! Everything looks amazing. Mierce has really done a great job on these figures. Don't care that there's even a game for them, I just love the figures, and I'm sure will buy more in the next kickstarter.

**zedmeister**

And another update! Roberto's moving fast with finishing the Hydra

Ygandr and a Tease

A nice little update for you all today, showing more WIPs of Ygandr and also a little concept art tease...

Ygandr

As promised, here's more WIPs of Ygandr, Hydra of Khthon. Sculpted by Roberto Chaudon of course, who believes it will be finished next week - which is nice!

Those two circles in the last image represent the 120mm base - so as you can see, he's going to be absolutely huge.

If you haven't already ordered him, we humbly suggest you do so!

Kickstarter II Tease

So here's another concept art tease for you all, thanks to some bribery by Mr Lawson. However, as you've already had a full concept this week, you'll only get a bit of a one...

I'll let you all work out who carries the shield...!

Until next time, tara!

My current guess is that shield is a Scutum - a Roman shield. This is one of the first concepts for the upcoming Byzantii faction - Dark Age romans with a daemonic edge.

**yxalitis**

The Hydra and the Dragon where both insta-purchases for me, glad I took the leap of faith.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

I may be scrambling to find funds for the Hydra

well done Roberto & Mierce

**Yodhrin**

Just caved and ordered a pair of Carrowek on-foot, and I have a horrible suspicion that this new KS is going to consume what's left of my hobby budget for the year - I'm a sucker for alt-history Romans, even moreso if they chose the faction name for a reason and have a Byzantine twist.

**zedmeister**

Yodhrin wrote:
Just caved and ordered a pair of Carrowek on-foot, and I have a horrible suspicion that this new KS is going to consume what's left of my hobby budget for the year - I'm a sucker for alt-history Romans, even moreso if they chose the faction name for a reason and have a Byzantine twist.

Well, you can be certain they'll be Roman's of some sort. The current rumours I have on them include:

- Human legionaries
- Demilegionaries – half Roman and half daemon
- War Engines and War Machines - not sure what though

**Denilsta**

Ygandar looks absolutely amazing, I am so glad I ordered him and for only £40 a real bargain as well!

**Slinky**

zedmeister wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Just caved and ordered a pair of Carrowek on-foot, and I have a horrible suspicion that this new KS is going to consume what's left of my hobby budget for the year - I'm a sucker for alt-history Romans, even moreso if they chose the faction name for a reason and have a Byzantine twist.

Well, you can be certain they'll be Roman's of some sort. The current rumours I have on them include:

- Human legionaries
- Demilegionaries – half Roman and half daemon
- War Engines and War Machines - not sure what though

I fear these are going to cost me a fair amount in KS2

**zedmeister**

Hydra-tastic - it's a beauty!

Ygandr and Iimithi

Today we have work in progress images of Ygandr, Hydra of Khthon and Iimithi, Gorgonar Warrior. Both are almost complete and we're very excited to be getting our hands on them!

Addtionally, we have a little snippet about the Kickstarter category on our website, the rules and the Trolls.

Enjoy!

Ygandr, Hydra of Khthon

Ygandr is nearing completion, as you can see. We genuinely believe this "miniature" is bloody fantastic, Roberto Chaudon's finest work for us so far, perhaps;

Next up for Roberto is the dragon, Angrislaug...

Iimithi

Not only, but also: Stéphane Simon is still beavering away on the last Gorgonar warrior from the unit, Iimithi, and as you can see, he's nearing completion too!

Stéphane will be sculpting Jowan of Carn Dhu and his three Drune-Hounds next, although that won't be until at least September...

QuickStarter Rules

...are almost complete. A few snags have been hit thanks to various things, but they're being proof-read shortly and will go to the graphic designer next week. As always, apologies for the delay but I refuse to rush them!

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Aargh what are they doing to me

I can't afford the hydra, so I can't look at they hydra,

but it's so pretty I must look

Aargh

**Denilsta**

The Hydra at only £40 is a must buy, it is stunning and huge. If this does not double in price at retail I will be amazed....so glad mines already ordered!

**gohkm**

How can we order these things? For example, on the Mierce Miniatures website, when I do a search for "Druc", I cannot pre-order it - the website simply throws up an error message saying that it is a "restricted item".

**judgedoug**

Most of the KS items won't be available to order for a while.

**RoninXiC**

WOW..
hydra (so far) best looking model in their range. What a stunning miniature.

**Azreal13**

gohkm wrote:
How can we order these things? For example, on the Mierce Miniatures website, when I do a search for "Druc", I cannot pre-order it - the website simply throws up an error message saying that it is a "restricted item".

No, you cannot buy or pre order any KS mini until it goes on sale at full price and official release date, unless you're a KS backer, which when logged in gives you access to the pre release models and the KS prices.

I got in touch with them because I was so enthused with some of their sculpts, merely to ask if there was a mailing list I could subscribe to so I knew when they were officially on sale. Very obligingly the chap said to send my account details once I'd registered on the site, and he would upgrade me so I could access the KS section as if I had pledged.

I've subsequently dropped almost £100 on stuff, and plan to spend more, so it looks like it was a good idea on his part!

I would suggest you get in touch and ask if they could do similar. We're a lot further out from the KS now, and they don't really have any obligation to do so, but its bad business to say no to money when its offered, and it can't hurt to ask!

On a separate note, anyone got any ideas how I could include the hydra in a daemons army to justify the purchase?!

**yxalitis**

azreal13 wrote:

On a separate note, anyone got any ideas how I could include the hydra in a daemons army to justify the purchase?!

Umm..How about:

Here's my new mini...its a Hydraemon!