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We may have tons of zombies, but not armored zombies.

There's a difference.

My brother is constantly clamoring for armored skeleton/ zombie types, so maybe this will finally be the campaign that makes him succumb to the Darklands affliction.

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
We may have tons of zombies, but not armored zombies.

There's a difference.

My brother is constantly clamoring for armored skeleton/ zombie types, so maybe this will finally be the campaign that makes him succumb to the Darklands affliction.

Armored Zombies are his particular weakness, as Lizardmen are yours then?

I can happily confirm there'll be no Zombies in Darklands...

raoiley wrote:
this company has my attention for sure. the sculpts are my favourite I've ever seen.

I'm not super familiar with Kickstarter... is it still possible to buy into the old ones or are those prices/bundles gone?

I guess I could get on board with the new one?

My only problem with this game is that as it emerges I find it tough to navigate the website and find information. I think they should make it easier to get started.. maybe some starter packs? I want to know the lore, figure out the rules and figure out how to get started with a buddy.

A gritty skirmish fantasy game is what I've been craving. These are amazing and if the rules work, this could end up being my favourite game.

Sadly, once a kickstarter is over it's generally not possible pledge for the rewards that were offered. Though for the past few projects Mierce have offered access to the older figures at a reduce price compared to their RRP. So if you pledge for the next one you should have access.

Of course, this one could be different and not provide access, so don't take it as read.

As for rules, you can see the current quickstart rules, muster rules and muster lists in most of the project updates. So there's links all over this thread, though for ease of reference this is one of today's updates and has links to the relevant pdf files near the end.

The one thing that isn't really collected at the moment is background / fluff, but there's enough around and I'm sure if you've an idea of which kindred(s) you're interested in we can find some snippets.

Looks like the Highlord's Bro will be left on the outside looking in!

Dammit, and I was going to persuade myself to give this KS a miss, but the Jute/Wights look damn sexy in a creepy honestguvi'mnotanecrophiliac kind of way.

As I understood it the Jutes weren't going to be a kindred in their own right, like the Vras. So who do they get to join in with in a fight? Or did I get that bit wrong?

They'll be able to ally with Angelcynn:

Creator Mierce Miniatures about 9 hours ago

Well, and other things...

@StaggerLee - Atalantes, none (although they can use Khthones warriors); Érainn, the Albainn (and Dal Riata eventually); Jutes, the Angelcynn (except for Northumbraland), the Friesians.

Creator Mierce Miniatures about 1 hour ago

@Jordan - no, nothing like that; the only things the Jutes bring back from the dead are old Jutes... so no undead Trolls, or Dyndraig, or anything like that. However, there are different forms of Wiht (note that there will not, ever, be any zombies).

@Rick B - the Jutes are all about beetles... the Wihts are all about spiders. Note the spider symbology on Sigheard. There'll definitely be no spider cavalry though, that's jumping the shark too much for me. Sorry David.

While yes, reptiles tend to be my biggest vice (actually, it's just about anything with scales, so aquatic stuff is pretty much fair game as well), my brother has a particular fondness for armored undead. Doesn't necessarily have to be be specifically a zombie or skeleton. It just needs to be a dead body in proper kit, not the rags and tatters the undead are usually associated with.

That Jute looks like his type of model. I'll see if I can sucker him in.

I tried taking pictures of some recent models I finished, but my wife said my photos suck so she will take nice ones (supposedly).

I don't think anyone else has a painted Mag Ap Mag yet, do they? Maybe mine will be the first!

I want to see the two hydra leaders in the flesh! Anyone tried putting one together yet?

Looking forward to seeing those pics - hurry up!

prankster wrote:
Sadly, once a kickstarter is over it's generally not possible pledge for the rewards that were offered. Though for the past few projects Mierce have offered access to the older figures at a reduce price compared to their RRP. So if you pledge for the next one you should have access.

Of course, this one could be different and not provide access, so don't take it as read.

Backing Darklands: New Kindreds will give you access to our back catalogue at 20% off, as is usual, and I'm also going to allow people to purchase Darklands: First Edition stuff at a smaller discount (probably 10%) simply because I don't want to take the mick out of D:FE backers. So you do get access to previous Kickstarter stuff.

Henry wrote:
Dammit, and I was going to persuade myself to give this KS a miss, but the Jute/Wights look damn sexy in a creepy honestguvi'mnotanecrophiliac kind of way.

As I understood it the Jutes weren't going to be a kindred in their own right, like the Vras. So who do they get to join in with in a fight? Or did I get that bit wrong?

The Jutes are a totally separate kindred, and they can ally with the Angelcynn (except Northumbraland) and the Friesians.

If anybody has any other questions, feel free to ask here...!

Is it Monday yet?

Mierce Miniatures wrote:
I can happily confirm there'll be no Zombies in Darklands...

I have a question

Now I am not an expert in Irish mythology but I have this image of cauldrons, out of which "creatures" rise, which I always thought as undead, zombie like things. I was expecting such a concept for the Erains.
But maybe this is closer to the Ysians.

 Malkaven wrote:
Is it Monday yet?

I can answer that one!

No.

Sadly!

If Mierce want to keep me as a customer we need to have discussions about Albainn independence. Or an Albainn independence discount. And a Shetland subfaction. :-P

All the Kindred's in Darklands are Independent - you're already good to go!

But are we independent enough from Brythonaid and Angelcynn interests? :-P

From what I can tell, yes?

I think so?

I really can't wait for the 'full' rulebook, which will hopefully have a lot of background info in it!

I can't tell if Alpharius is missing the "Scottish Independence" joke here....?

I'm not - I'm trying to play the "stay on topic" game instead...

You can have your Albainn independence when my Brythoniaid eat up all of those mamby pamby mustachios trying to call the shots.

REPTILIAN INDEPENDENCE.

Isn't that Khthones independence? Anyway like most of the time I'm interested in Mierce kickstarters, just a bit burnt out from the glut of them. However that's the only way they do business so.. Blah. I'm hoping we also get more Ysian models that aren't just into bondage. I guess that's half their schtick but it just seems juvenile in comparison to the rest of the game design, even when I laugh childishly at rhino man penis. Probably shouldn't have picked so many Ysians up. Anyone want some untouched Ysians?

Zond wrote:
If Mierce want to keep me as a customer we need to have discussions about Albainn independence. Or an Albainn independence discount. And a Shetland subfaction. :-P

Hehe... you know as well as I do the Scots are an Irish tribe... the Albainn are more like the Brythoniaid. The Welsh were the population of Scotland south and east of the Clyde... don't get me started on the Vikings in Scotland, neither

Zond wrote:
But are we independent enough from Brythonaid and Angelcynn interests? :-P

Edinburgh was founded by Edwin... an Angle. Northumbraland included most of south east Scotland for three hundred odd years! 'Nuff said... maybe we should sneak over the border and take Lothian back from you!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northumbria



Cheers

Khthon already have been released from the shackles of bondage.

It's time for the dragons as well.

I mean, what the hell? My poor buddy Mag Ap Mag has to fight and face death in leg shackles! Why? For some ancient promise to a bunch of handlebar brandishing skirt wearers?
What's his crime, other than looking devilishly sly and clever?

Those with scales should not follow those without.

Maybe there should be a miniature on September the 18th. Half man, half salmon. A mercenary who locks you into a faction sub list. The Divider!

Zond wrote:
Isn't that Khthones independence? Anyway like most of the time I'm interested in Mierce kickstarters, just a bit burnt out from the glut of them. However that's the only way they do business so.. Blah. I'm hoping we also get more Ysian models that aren't just into bondage. I guess that's half their schtick but it just seems juvenile in comparison to the rest of the game design, even when I laugh childishly at rhino man penis. Probably shouldn't have picked so many Ysians up. Anyone want some untouched Ysians?

Um... yes!

I'd love to add to my Ysian horde!

I'd be all for fish men but I think Rob already shot them down.

As cliche as shark men are, I have no doubts that a Mierce one would be a thing of awe.

Hell, the Fomorians already have sea monsters, walruses, and octopi men. Belech as well is very ocean friendly. Sharks ain't much of a stretch.

I would be all over a Mierce sharkman like I'm all over a meat feast pizza.

Spider-Cavalry and sharkmen?!?

Huh.

There are some sharkmen over in the Wrath of King Hadross army...

I'm ok with them not showing up here though.

I'm actually looking forward to this Monday!

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
I mean, what the hell? My poor buddy Mag Ap Mag has to fight and face death in leg shackles! Why? For some ancient promise to a bunch of handlebar brandishing skirt wearers?
What's his crime, other than looking devilishly sly and clever?

No, those dirty West Saxons are to blame for that...

Zond wrote:
Maybe there should be a miniature on September the 18th. Half man, half salmon. A mercenary who locks you into a faction sub list. The Divider!

A Salmond-Man... don't tempt me...!

Mierce Miniatures wrote:

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
I mean, what the hell? My poor buddy Mag Ap Mag has to fight and face death in leg shackles! Why? For some ancient promise to a bunch of handlebar brandishing skirt wearers?
What's his crime, other than looking devilishly sly and clever?

No, those dirty West Saxons are to blame for that...

Hey, us men of Wessex have feelings too, you know!