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That's a badass future cowboy right there. That would be awesome to just paint.

Do those count as three figures available, or are there going to be more? They kinda remind me of that old 80's cartoon with the space cowboys, Bravestar.

Need to see some Sam Cobra, or Johnny West action in there with the updated scifi look.

So far, I see the horse thing. Are there going to be some figures on those horses in this game? How high does that beast stand in comparison to the figures on hand? ( if I got one, could I put other cowboy figures on them?)

Any details on the scale of the game, factions, etc. or will this just all be revealed in a few months...

yeah,
Quite exciting!

Panic...

To answer a few of the questions.

Q. Any details on the scale of the game, factions, etc. or will this just all be revealed in a few months...
A. The models will range from 35mm to 60mm depending on model and fluff. Because we sculpt in 3D all models will have a more natural look to them. This will keep the higher 35mm size from looking large and odd. We wanted to go with a larger scale because the game will feature 10 to 30 models during most games.

Q. Do those count as three figures available, or are there going to be more?
A. As we get closer to 2-1-2013 more information will be revealed. Currently our team is working on 40 models that will be part of release 1. Our goal is to have 60 models out by GenCon with 1 light support choice and 1 heavy support vehicle for each faction. Total model count by GenCon could be 70.

Q. So far, I see the horse thing. Are there going to be some figures on those horses in this game? How high does that beast stand in comparison to the figures on hand?
A. All of our factions will have mounted troops. The picture below is of a Heavy Support Choice for one of the factions. As you can see by the 35mm man size model they will be huge.

2-1-2013 "Something Wicked Is Coming"

Sorry if I missed it. Metal? Plastic? Plesin?

I'm really looking forward to this ... and not just because Feb 1 is my birthday


I would like to reference a previous and recent Dakka thread to make a point about scale for you to consider :

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/470333.page

While a larger scale has it's merits (better detail, ease of painting) breaking incrementally from industry standard poses some problems, as well. For me, and a lot of us here, I can't stand model creep that makes my long-collected and crafted terrain begin to look like it was made for Hobbits. Add to that fact that most terrain manufacturers aren't selling items in these larger scales (yet?) and our options become limited. I don't have much time to paint models so I certainly will not be building (re-building) terrain from scratch to accommodate scale creep.

Just my two coins worth. I'm still looking forward to this !!

I like the look so far. Might make great stuff for when Blackwater Gulch does its weird west expansion.

So Craig from the D6Generation is doing some writing on this?

 Myrthe wrote:
I'm really looking forward to this ... and not just because Feb 1 is my birthday


I would like to reference a previous and recent Dakka thread to make a point about scale for you to consider :

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/470333.page

While a larger scale has it's merits (better detail, ease of painting) breaking incrementally from industry standard poses some problems, as well. For me, and a lot of us here, I can't stand model creep that makes my long-collected and crafted terrain begin to look like it was made for Hobbits. Add to that fact that most terrain manufacturers aren't selling items in these larger scales (yet?) and our options become limited. I don't have much time to paint models so I certainly will not be building (re-building) terrain from scratch to accommodate scale creep.

Just my two coins worth. I'm still looking forward to this !!

Do note that Malifaux and Warmahordes is 32mm. It's usually fine for people such as myself that keep fantasy at 32mm and scifi at 28mm. Ironically Dystopian Legions is now advertising as 32mm as well, so that fits.
Then again, it also does raise the awkwardness that this Something Wicked game set conflicts heavily with all the other, more established Weird Wild West and Steampunk games such as Dystopian Legions, MAS's Wolslung, and especially Malifaux.
Considering Battlefoam sells licensed bags to Spartan Games and Wyrd, it seems incredibly awkward to produce a competing product like this.

As for terrain, depending on the scale of the game, the made-for-Malifaux Terraclips by World Works fits both the scale and theme of this.

Our current plan is to offer the miniatures in Resin and Metal. We feel that the level of detail that can be achieved with 3D modeling will translate very nicely to the actual models.

We had originally intended to design the models in plastic but found that it required capital that could be spent on designing new models instead of tooling.

We also spoke to many gamers that preferred the traditional metal minis over most all other choices.

We would also like to comment on the continued mention of Battle Foam and Romeo in this thread. The Outlaw Miniatures team is made up of many hard working people looking to build a great game.

It is in no way part of Battle Foam outside of getting bags made by them. Romeo is a large part of the team because it is his concept and fluff. The rest of the team is made up of graphic artists, sculptors, painters, and gamers.

This new world is being created to bring forward a new and exciting IP to the market dealing strictly with the wild west. What Battle Foam does with its partners has nothing to do with this nor does this project effect Battle Foam.

One of Romeo's main points was that his dedication rests with his partners and the hard work needed at Battle Foam. That was the only way he would sign up for this.

In the end its more about our team then any one person. It takes a dedicated group to create something as special as Wild West Exodus.

We know you will like what we have planned.

I'm actually looking forward to this. Not sure if I want to jump in on a kickstarter (if that's where this is heading), but I'll be eagerly watching its development. I'm a big fan of alternate Wild West settings.

Dr. Carpathian the evil mastermind behind the technology changing the world.

Feb - 1 - 2013

Something Wicked Is Coming

With our date quickly approaching we wanted to ask the gamers a questions. Wild West Exodus will feature 4 factions to start.

The Union
The Enlightened
The Warrior Nation
The Outlaws

We want to hear from you what faction you would want us to release first? From time to time we will reach out to our facebook members and twitter followers to get your opinion. This will include what characters should release first, what vehicles look cooler, and so on. The point will be to have our community make as many decisions as possible in the creation of our game and future releases.

The key will be to allow the customer to have a bigger say in what happens with our company. This way more of you will feel part of the world we are creating instead of just watching it unfold.

So our first questions to you is a big one. The order of factions being released is a big one. What faction would you most like to see come out after the first 4 listed above?

The Lawmen
The Holy Order
The Confederate Rebels

You can post it here as we check this regularly or you can like us on facebook and give us your answer there.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wild-West-Exodus/250419908420659?fref=ts

We look forward to making this the best game possible for each of you.

A lawman faction should look pretty awesome if it is in the same vein as your current models.

Outlaw Miniatures wrote:


We also spoke to many gamers that preferred the traditional metal minis over most all other choices.

That's gotta be declining on a daily basis. I'm done with metal, after 20 years of using lead/pewter/tin figures. It's too expensive and I don't have time or patience to pin everything anymore. Trollcast and restic and plastiresin is cheaper, lighter, more durable, and holds more detail (especially Trollcast... Red Box Games figures somehow have even more details when cast in Trollcast vs pewter)

 judgedoug wrote:

Outlaw Miniatures wrote:


We also spoke to many gamers that preferred the traditional metal minis over most all other choices.

That's gotta be declining on a daily basis. I'm done with metal

I'm right there with you. If this game was in plastic I'd be all over it. In metal it's a pass for me.

Metal is repulsive.

I tolerate it with infinity, but look forward to the day when/if they go all plastic.

Worse is when you paint over 300 28mm metal Late Republic Roman soldiers. ugggggh.

Though there is a big love for metal models, in particular with historical miniatures over at TMP.

Very cool looking models I must say

 Piston Honda wrote:

Though there is a big love for metal models, in particular with historical miniatures over at TMP.

Yup, a good chunk of tmp will gut you if you say "hey what if blah was in plastic..."

Though if you mention Perry then they'll fawn all over the plastic

Currently we are testing the overall quality of the minis in both metal and resin.

We want to create the best models possible so nothing is off limits. The key we have found is in the basic design starting with the sculpt. New technology like 3D printing allows us to really push the boundaries on fine details across the range.

With our kickstarter just around the corner we will be setting up the models in such a way that some of them will go to plastic if goals are reached.

This is something that can only be achieved if we have the support of the gaming community. If our game and world has no interest than metal will more than likely be the way we go.

If we see our goals being met we will stretch to plastic with as many pieces as possible.

Like many of you we would love to design these minis in plastic but without a strong audience it just does not make financial sense. That is why so many companies stick to metal.

We are just as curious as some of you regarding the interest to our idea. More to come in the following weeks leading up to the KS campaign.

Look for a very special fluff piece being released on Christmas day via our facebook page. We may even have a cool surprise in the form of our first heavy support choice.

Stay tuned. Something Wicked Is Coming

I'm curious what type of plastic you're referring to... it's such an unfortunately broad term!

1.) I love the idea of a sci-fi wild west, so there's that.

2.) Metal is dead IMO. It made sense for the time but in 2013 I think that time is largely past; the market has shown people understand the costs and are willing to pay more for resin if it's done well*.

*In other words, they should be... finely cast.

 kenshin620 wrote:
Very cool looking models I must say

 Piston Honda wrote:

Though there is a big love for metal models, in particular with historical miniatures over at TMP.

Yup, a good chunk of tmp will gut you if you say "hey what if blah was in plastic..."

Though if you mention Perry then they'll fawn all over the plastic

gut you?

I was castrated, drawn and quartered and declared a heretic for saying plastic is far superior to metal.



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is this game designed to be a skirmish game or larger?

We could not agree with you guys more. Metal is great for small details on vehicles or large models but actual figures tend to come out bad.

Infinity is the exception when it comes to this. They have done such a nice job with their metal that they can stay with it and keep tooling costs down.

For us starting new it's a crap shoot. We agree that resin if done right more to the tune of Forgeworld and not finecast you can have great results.

In a perfect world with everyones support we would go to plastic for most of our minis and leave the one off models in resin. Very similar to how GW does their line.

The core troops and large run items in plastic and the special characters in resin. (not finecast)

Really it's a lot to think about and decide on as we inch closer to our date.

Just so everyone knows the models you will see from us over the next several weeks are done in resin. That is the quality each and every model will be expected to have or they will not ship.

Here are some photos of Chief Sitting Bull of the Warrior Nation. Please follow us on facebook to receive a really cool preview on Christmas day.

We are planning on releasing several pages of our story and a really awesome vehicle model.

Its something we hope everyone likes as much as we did.

Here is a little Christmas Special for you.

These 4 pages are a small part of the Enlightened faction's Dr. Carpathian back story. Look for the rule book to have over 150 pages of stories and fluff on all the characters of Wild West Exodus. The adventure will continue every 2 months with the official comic book series titled Wild West Exodus as well.

As a bonus we included the first ever released images of Dr. Carpathian's Heavy Support Choice the evil "Doomsday" transport.

Merry Christmas to everyone from us at Outlaw Miniatures.

This is looking interesting, looking forward to Feburary.

It's a little awkward to turn the Indian Chief made famous for his pacifistic stand in the midst of a battle... and turn it into a werewolf with two daggers.
Also, interesting Twilight reference with the native american faction turning into werewolves.

The transport reminds me of:
http://handcannononline.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/khador-wrath-pt1/guncarriage.jpg
Looks interesting!
It's also on an oval base, correct?

Yeah, I'm honestly not sure what I think of that. Certainly not PC...

Never mind PC, it just might be in bad taste!