squall018 wrote:
Not to mention Battle March for WHFB. GW has made a few games. Shadow of the horned rat was out for PS1 as well.

That being said, still glad PP is doing this. Doesn't hurt to have more games.

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 squall018 wrote:
Not to mention Battle March for WHFB.

I think I had that game... Or was it March of Chaos? I had some PC game based around the WH Fantasy.

 squall018 wrote:

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 squall018 wrote:
Not to mention Battle March for WHFB.

I think I had that game... Or was it March of Chaos? I had some PC game based around the WH Fantasy.

Pretty sure it was battle march, but I'm not at home to check it. There were multiple ones, neither of which were all that good.

Back on topic, this game looks a little better than previous wargames brought to videogame format. Most struggle, and this one might, but I hope not. If they can pull of X-com level of fun, but with the Warmachine IP, I will be all over this. I spent too much time on X-com, and lord only knows I spend too much time on wargaming. A good combo of the two would be the ultimate time waste.

Plus LE figs!

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Davespil wrote:
For whatever reason they decided to go KS is fine with me. $20 advanced order of the game is fine with me. If my moeny helps them get it done all the better. That's if I decide to back it.

I think its an interesting experiment. A minatures game company that's making their game into a video game. Some might look at it as direct competition with their tabletop game. Others might see it as another way to get people interested in their tabletop game or at least make some money off people who don't play tabletop games but play strategy video games. GW would never do anything like this though I hope it works out for WM.

If I do get the game it still wouldn't get me into playing their tabletop version. But at least they'll make some money off me, right?

The video game to the tabletop is just as different as Dawn of War is to Warhammer 40k.

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Davespil wrote:
For whatever reason they decided to go KS is fine with me. $20 advanced order of the game is fine with me. If my moeny helps them get it done all the better. That's if I decide to back it.

I think its an interesting experiment. A minatures game company that's making their game into a video game. Some might look at it as direct competition with their tabletop game. Others might see it as another way to get people interested in their tabletop game or at least make some money off people who don't play tabletop games but play strategy video games. GW would never do anything like this though I hope it works out for WM.

If I do get the game it still wouldn't get me into playing their tabletop version. But at least they'll make some money off me, right?

The video game to the tabletop is just as different as Dawn of War is to Warhammer 40k.

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 squall018 wrote:

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 squall018 wrote:
Not to mention Battle March for WHFB.

I think I had that game... Or was it March of Chaos? I had some PC game based around the WH Fantasy.

Pretty sure it was battle march, but I'm not at home to check it. There were multiple ones, neither of which were all that good.

Back on topic, this game looks a little better than previous wargames brought to videogame format. Most struggle, and this one might, but I hope not. If they can pull of X-com level of fun, but with the Warmachine IP, I will be all over this. I spent too much time on X-com, and lord only knows I spend too much time on wargaming. A good combo of the two would be the ultimate time waste.

Plus LE figs!

Turns out it's Warhammer - Mark of Chaos: Battle March

 Davespil wrote:

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Davespil wrote:
For whatever reason they decided to go KS is fine with me. $20 advanced order of the game is fine with me. If my moeny helps them get it done all the better. That's if I decide to back it.

I think its an interesting experiment. A minatures game company that's making their game into a video game. Some might look at it as direct competition with their tabletop game. Others might see it as another way to get people interested in their tabletop game or at least make some money off people who don't play tabletop games but play strategy video games. GW would never do anything like this though I hope it works out for WM.

If I do get the game it still wouldn't get me into playing their tabletop version. But at least they'll make some money off me, right?

The video game to the tabletop is just as different as Dawn of War is to Warhammer 40k.

From what I've seen it looks very close to the tabletop version. 1 player goes at a time and commands a small army. DoW was realtime and part 1 had you harvesting stuff and buying/upgrading units during the battles. I think this will be a lot closer to the tabletop WM game, honestly. You may not be able to make your army from scratch but you will get to command them like you do on the tabletop.

 Platuan4th wrote:

 Davespil wrote:

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Davespil wrote:
For whatever reason they decided to go KS is fine with me. $20 advanced order of the game is fine with me. If my moeny helps them get it done all the better. That's if I decide to back it.

I think its an interesting experiment. A minatures game company that's making their game into a video game. Some might look at it as direct competition with their tabletop game. Others might see it as another way to get people interested in their tabletop game or at least make some money off people who don't play tabletop games but play strategy video games. GW would never do anything like this though I hope it works out for WM.

If I do get the game it still wouldn't get me into playing their tabletop version. But at least they'll make some money off me, right?

The video game to the tabletop is just as different as Dawn of War is to Warhammer 40k.

From what I've seen it looks very close to the tabletop version. 1 player goes at a time and commands a small army. DoW was realtime and part 1 had you harvesting stuff and buying/upgrading units during the battles. I think this will be a lot closer to the tabletop WM game, honestly. You may not be able to make your army from scratch but you will get to command them like you do on the tabletop.

Close, but not quite. It's looking like a Warcaster, 2-3 Jack battlegroup and a small 3-4 man(perhaps a little more) squad, at least for the campaign. I'm sure we'll get options for a slightly larger band in multiplayer.

That said, it'll still be an approximation considering that 1 box infantry has 15 boxes per man and does 2-3 damage a shot.

 Davespil wrote:

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Davespil wrote:
For whatever reason they decided to go KS is fine with me. $20 advanced order of the game is fine with me. If my moeny helps them get it done all the better. That's if I decide to back it.

I think its an interesting experiment. A minatures game company that's making their game into a video game. Some might look at it as direct competition with their tabletop game. Others might see it as another way to get people interested in their tabletop game or at least make some money off people who don't play tabletop games but play strategy video games. GW would never do anything like this though I hope it works out for WM.

If I do get the game it still wouldn't get me into playing their tabletop version. But at least they'll make some money off me, right?

The video game to the tabletop is just as different as Dawn of War is to Warhammer 40k.

From what I've seen it looks very close to the tabletop version. 1 player goes at a time and commands a small army. DoW was realtime and part 1 had you harvesting stuff and buying/upgrading units during the battles. I think this will be a lot closer to the tabletop WM game, honestly. You may not be able to make your army from scratch but you will get to command them like you do on the tabletop.

Chongara wrote:
Stretch goal is +100k to hire 2 Artists and 1 Designer. Just another reminder to not go into the video game industry for money kids.

NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:

 Davespil wrote:

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Davespil wrote:
For whatever reason they decided to go KS is fine with me. $20 advanced order of the game is fine with me. If my moeny helps them get it done all the better. That's if I decide to back it.

I think its an interesting experiment. A minatures game company that's making their game into a video game. Some might look at it as direct competition with their tabletop game. Others might see it as another way to get people interested in their tabletop game or at least make some money off people who don't play tabletop games but play strategy video games. GW would never do anything like this though I hope it works out for WM.

If I do get the game it still wouldn't get me into playing their tabletop version. But at least they'll make some money off me, right?

The video game to the tabletop is just as different as Dawn of War is to Warhammer 40k.

From what I've seen it looks very close to the tabletop version. 1 player goes at a time and commands a small army. DoW was realtime and part 1 had you harvesting stuff and buying/upgrading units during the battles. I think this will be a lot closer to the tabletop WM game, honestly. You may not be able to make your army from scratch but you will get to command them like you do on the tabletop.

The scale of this and the table-top game are not really alike at all.

If I had a video-game, albeit turn-based with five Space Marines versus six Orcs would you say its "just like WH40k!!!"? No.

FAQ — July 11, 2013

How much of the game is actually done and how will the budget be used?

We have built core gameplay systems and actually have the basic gameplay up and running. We are continuing to build more of the gameplay systems, networking, and content necessary for the full game.

How will the game be distributed? Will it be on Steam?

Once we submit and are approved by Greenlight, we will be distributing through Steam. We will also distribute through other platforms, which we will announce as they are confirmed.

How does platform-specific DRM work?

Every platform has a difference stance on DRM and a different way they integrate it if they require it. We will not write any DRM into the core software unless a particular platform needs it there in order for us to get the game to you through that platform. That being said, platforms like Steam have very elegant versions of DRM that are completely invisible to the player. Just start the game and play!

What are the system requirements for the game?

Our current target specs are:

• Windows XP SP3 (32-bit) or Mac OSX 10.6.8
• 2.0+ GHz processor
• 2 GB system RAM
• A graphics card with shader model 3.0 support

What are the plans for mobile and console support? What about the Ouya?

We're currently focused on PC and Mac. But we've built the interface to work on any platform so that should the opportunity arise, we'll be ready to port without starting from scratch. And you can bet we'll be looking for more platform opportunities!

Will there be a Linux version of the game?

Currently we do not have plans for a Linux version, but we're researching it right now.

How is WARMACHINE: Tactics different from the WARMACHINE tabletop game?

The video game will be familiar to WARMACHINE players and at the same time is going to provide a whole new experience. The scope is different, a few more options for squad-building open up as units gain experience, and you can take more complex actions in combat. We’ll be rolling out a slew of videos and postings in the coming weeks that will demonstrate many of the unique features of WARMACHINE: Tactics with explanations straight from the design team.

What are the plans for HORDES?

Our ambition is to realize as much of the Iron Kingdoms as possible. If we blow this thing away, we’ll be moving on to HORDES as soon as we are able to.

What are the plans for the Retribution of Scyrah and the Convergence of Cyriss?

We are planning to introduce Retribution of Scyrah into the game. Reaching certain stretch goals (to be revealed soon) will get them here much sooner! Same goes for Convergence, although their unique game mechanics mean they will require more time and effort to include.

How do I get both versions of Sturgis?

The limited-edition sculpt of Sturgis (with gold card and collector’s coin) can be obtained by selecting Sturgis through any pledge level with a physical reward OR as an Add-On for $20 to any pledge at the New Recruit level or higher.

If you want to make both versions of Sturgis, just increase your pledge by $10 and when the campaign ends and you receive your backer survey by email select the Dual Allegiance Add-On.

Will the novice warcasters and Sturgis be available after the Kickstarter?

The novice warcasters will release as different, unlimited sculpts several months after the exclusive limited-edition sculpts have been delivered to our backers. Sturgis will eventually see a general unlimited release as a different sculpt as well, with a release date TBD.

Can I pledge using PayPal?

We are currently exploring PayPal as an alternate payment method. We’ll let you know when and if we make it available.

Can I purchase add-ons without pledging for the video game itself?

No. To be eligible for add-ons you must pledge at the $20 New Recruit level or higher.

Why is international shipping so expensive?

Unfortunately, we must list one rate to cover all possible shipping locations in the world, which of course defaults to the highest.

However, we're working furiously to sort out some different international shipping options that we hope will reduce shipping costs. Watch our FAQ and updates for more info soon!

Why do I have to pledge $25 to get the digital game manual?

The digital game manual is an added benefit for the increased pledge over the normal game, along with the forum badge. The manual itself is something of an art project with a great deal of additional art, writing, and graphic design work that goes into it. It’s designed for enthusiasts but of course is not needed to play the game. The game will be built with in-game tutorials to teach you how to play. The addition of a digital game manual is a very standard offering among digitally distributed video games today.

How many limited-edition sculpts can I get?

The sculpts are limited to one of each character, per backer. However, as an Add-On, you can obtain the parts necessary to assemble Sturgis in both his Cygnar and Cryx forms.

We have limited the sculpts because they are intended as exclusive rewards for the backers of WARMACHINE: Tactics. While we realize this may seem like we’re also limiting the potential income for the project, it’s important to us that we honor our backers by maintaining the exclusivity of these rewards; we do not want to undermine their prestige by flooding the community with them. We’re not here to sell miniatures—we already do that pretty well—we’re here to bring the support of our community together so we can create an amazing new kind of WARMACHINE experience. We hope you’ll support this decision to maintain the spirit of Kickstarter by this choice.

Will sculpts of all the models be previewed before the Kickstarter campaign ends?

We are doing our best to provide 3D models of all these models as soon as possible, but we can’t say just when we will be able to show them. We’ll reveal each one as soon as it’s done.

Do WARMACHINE models like the novice warcasters and Commander Sturgis come pre-painted and assembled?

No. They are hobby figures that must be assembled and painted (which is half the fun if you ask us!).

Will the Kickstarter-exclusive limited-edition sculpt models be tournament legal when they release?

Yes. This is their official release.

 Laughing Man wrote:
System specs look pretty light. Good to see my amount of potential opponents won't be limited by hardware.

Thanks to our partners at Cerberus in the UK, we've worked out a plan to ship the limited edition sculpts at a greatly reduced price. And because the items will be shipping from Cerberus in the UK, you won't have additional customs charges either.

NOTE: The shipping cost of the War Chest and Warcaster Portrait, has not changed. This is only for the limited-edition sculpts with card and coin.

How this works: When you pledge, you'll be prompted to add a $25 shipping charge to your pledge. Instead, add the following amounts depending on your territory and number of figures you are going to receive via your pledge or as Add Ons:

UK
1-8 figures — flat rate charge of $8.

EU
1 figure — $6
2-4 figures — $12
5-8 figures — $15

Note, because we'll be freighting everything to Cerberus, this may make delivery slightly later than expected domestically, but our hope is that the savings will make pledging for the limited-edition sculpts more palatable!

And thank you to our partners at Cerberus for throwing in and helping us to get this done! Many, many thanks!

 Cyporiean wrote:

Chongara wrote:
Stretch goal is +100k to hire 2 Artists and 1 Designer. Just another reminder to not go into the video game industry for money kids.

Or the table gaming industry, or animation, or comics...

Thanks to our partners at Cerberus in the UK, we've worked out a plan to ship the limited edition sculpts at a greatly reduced price. And because the items will be shipping from Cerberus in the UK, you won't have additional customs charges either.

NOTE: The shipping cost of the War Chest and Warcaster Portrait, has not changed. This is only for the limited-edition sculpts with card and coin.

How this works: When you pledge, you'll be prompted to add a $25 shipping charge to your pledge. Instead, add the following amounts depending on your territory and number of figures you are going to receive via your pledge or as Add Ons:

UK
1-8 figures — flat rate charge of $8.

EU
1 figure — $6
2-4 figures — $12
5-8 figures — $15

Note, because we'll be freighting everything to Cerberus, this may make delivery slightly later than expected domestically, but our hope is that the savings will make pledging for the limited-edition sculpts more palatable!

And thank you to our partners at Cerberus for throwing in and helping us to get this done! Many, many thanks!

For Canadian backers, we have managed to work out some better shipping options as well!

NOTE: The shipping cost of the War Chest and Warcaster Portrait, has not changed. This is only for the limited-edition sculpts with card and coin.

How this works: When you pledge, you'll be prompted to add a $25 shipping charge to your pledge. Instead, add the following amount depending on the number of figures you are going to receive via your pledge or as Add Ons:

1 figure — $10
2-3 figures — $15
4-8 figures — $20

Apologies for the initial inconvenience. We hope this makes pledging for the limited-edition sculpts a much better proposition!

 Cyporiean wrote:

Chongara wrote:
Stretch goal is +100k to hire 2 Artists and 1 Designer. Just another reminder to not go into the video game industry for money kids.

Or the table gaming industry, or animation, or comics...