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2013/10/14 02:25:13
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
Seriously, mammalian boobs on a reptile? Come on people - I know boobs are meant to sell everything but I am not away of a single reptile that nurses its young - especially reptiles with big ass frikking fangs,
2014 will be the year of zero GW purchases. Kneadite instead of GS, no paints or models. 2014 will be the year I finally make the move to military models and away from miniature games.
2013/10/14 06:09:37
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
fullheadofhair wrote: Seriously, mammalian boobs on a reptile? Come on people - I know boobs are meant to sell everything but I am not away of a single reptile that nurses its young - especially reptiles with big ass frikking fangs,
Already been discussed.
2013/10/14 06:18:59
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
fullheadofhair wrote: Seriously, mammalian boobs on a reptile? Come on people - I know boobs are meant to sell everything but I am not away of a single reptile that nurses its young - especially reptiles with big ass frikking fangs,
Yeah. Thanks for bringing nothing here.
2013/10/14 06:48:34
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
fullheadofhair wrote: Seriously, mammalian boobs on a reptile? Come on people - I know boobs are meant to sell everything but I am not away of a single reptile that nurses its young - especially reptiles with big ass frikking fangs,
As the last 2 people have also said, this has been discussed in the thread before... take a look through and you'll see it makes sense (but understand if it's a reason to not get these).
I for one will not be getting any of the reptiles... I have no need for them and they are the ONLY thing I am not going gaga over. The rest... I need another job STAT!
2013/10/14 07:59:04
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
RiTides wrote: It's a testament to how fantastically Mierce has done that I went from completely not interested during the first campaign, to following it closely now.
Same here. I skipped the first one, basically shrugging it off as 'nah, too expensive'. But as the updates from KS1 have been rolling out, I've been watching with an ever more intent gleam in my eyes (I think the first thing that really, seriously caught my attention was that frickin Hydra). Now I'm in for £300 based on concept art alone, which I would honestly never do in any other Kickstarter. I just feel really confident that these are going to turn out amazing, and in the unlikely event that I'm unhappy with how these translate from art to miniature, I could easily, so very easily, spend that money on KS1 stuff in their webstore instead.
2013/10/14 10:52:28
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
One side of me really wants the Gabrax to make it in.
The other side fears for the old bank balance!
Update #20
Oct 14, 2013
Darklands Gameplay Video and Pledge Calculator
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Following on from yesterday's update and Friday's video, we forgot a couple of things! Namely, the Darklands Gameplay Video and Zedmeister's awesome Pledge Calculator, which you can use to keep track of your pledge.
Darklands Gameplay Video
Last week Tim and Rob played a battle of Darklands, a small one of around 750 gold, between the Ysians and the Fomoraic.
This video shows you a Darklands battle using the latest version of the QuickStarter Rules and illustrates many of the basic rules of the game, from movement to combat to sorcery, and as such we recommend that everybody watches it just to make sure they're playing rules correctly. There's a world of difference between reading rules to understand them and watching rules in play to understand them!
We decided to use miniatures that are professionally painted (which sadly isn't many) to showcase our miniatures better, which restricted us somewhat, so forgive us if both hosts are a little strange.
Has anyone got any cash lying around? Seriously, I'm going through my house finding things I can sell!
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
azreal13 wrote: Has anyone got any cash lying around? Seriously, I'm going through my house finding things I can sell!
I think I've solved your problem
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2013/10/14 13:11:21
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
azreal13 wrote: Has anyone got any cash lying around? Seriously, I'm going through my house finding things I can sell!
I think I've solved your problem
Lol!
If I
A) didn't rent and
B) could liquidate it by 2pm on Thursday
I would probably think about this more than I really should!
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
cincydooley wrote: I plan on forcing it on my group like I did infinty. And I'll be demoing it at the stores and at gencon. So I'm doing my part ;-)
Wait..what?
Spoiler:
[rant]
Wow.. Holy internet posturing Batman.
Strong words for a guy that was in behind others on the buy first time around.
Strong words for a guy that was shown Infinity 2+ years ago by someone.
Strong words for a guy that had to borrow someone's painted force to Demo at Gen Con 2013
If you want to play some Infinity with your newly painted force, just let me know. I still have my full boat of Combined from 5 years ago when my son was born
[/rant]
2013/10/14 13:48:54
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
cincydooley wrote: The gabrax concepts look great. They're going to be more human sized, correct?
Indeed. Like these fellas:
Automatically Appended Next Post: Mierce are update happy today!
£130,000 Stretch Goal - Baagath's Herd
£105,000 has been and gone and that means Djiuzu, Dromedus Secundus is now yours to purchase should you wish to (and free to Nobles backers, of course)!
That also means we've another stretch goal for you to aim for. With a bit of upping and getting mates to pledge we should certainly get to £130,000 - so here's the long-awaited Gabrax infantry unit, all on 30mm bases, Baagath's Herd (and yes, we suggest you pronounce that with a sheep-like inflection)!
The Gabrax, of course, are the goat-men of the Fomoraic and both hairy and smelly to boot. Whilst their hygiene may be that of all wild creatures, their society rudimentary and their beliefs primitive, they nevertheless possess a savage cunning and find great joy in battle.
As it states on the graphic, you can purchase the Gabrax in three distinct forms.
a unit of five Gabrax with champion, banner bearer, herald and two warriors
a unit of ten Gabrax with champion, banner bearer, herald and seven warriors
five Gabrax warriors (a random mixture of the Gabrax named Ungaa and Rapraag) to add to the above two options
Just increase your pledge by the amount indicated to grab a Gabrax unit. Thus, if you're after a unit of twenty Gabrax , simply add £115 - £55 for 10x Gabrax and £60 for two sets of five warriors!
The maximum unit size of a Gabrax unit is 20. The minimum is 5. They will be Common units unless led by a Gabrax general, at which point they become Mainstay.
The Gabrax unit will feature as part of an encounter host and a skirmish host once they are unlocked.
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2013/10/14 14:16:43
Subject: Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
Of course, I was into Formoraic before they were cool! :p
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
cincydooley wrote: I plan on forcing it on my group like I did infinty. And I'll be demoing it at the stores and at gencon. So I'm doing my part ;-)
Wait..what?
[rant]
Wow.. Holy internet posturing Batman.
Strong words for a guy that was in behind others on the buy first time around.
blah blah blah
What does this have to do with anything?
I couldn't even understand what you were talking about.
Regardless.
Gabrax = be still my beating heart. I've been forced to use GW Beastmen as they're the current best on the market, but NOPE thanks Mierce for again one-upping everyone else!
Now I just hope they do more poses!!
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2013/10/14 15:20:20
Subject: Re:Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
I was moving away from Formoraic, but things just got dangerous, whether or not the Teula appear could make things interesting or expensive for me....(and I do have a house to barter)
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"The Emperor is obviously not a dictator, he's a couch." Starbuck: "Why can't we use the starboard launch bays?"
Engineer: "Because it's a gift shop!"
2013/10/14 16:30:16
Subject: Re:Mierce Miniatures - Darklands Kickstarter 2; New "The Sweet Spot" Reward!
Oct 14, 2013
More Unlockable Encounter Hosts!
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Hot on the heels of the Gesíthas and Gabrax, infantry units for the Angelcynn and Fomoraic respectively, are a couple more unlockable encounter hosts!
As it states on the graphic, these hosts really do depend upon the stretch goals being reached; but if you pledge for them now, it's much more likely that they'll be unlocked. That's the Kickstarter conundrum!
Please note that these, like the other unlockable encounter hosts, may be included within a "THE SWEET SPOT" reward.
There will of course be more Skirmish and Encounter Hosts when more infantry units become unlocked, so watch for more very soon...
