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Hm, those Elemental Overlords aren't quite as ... impressive, as I'd thought they'd be.

I must admit the overload miniatures do not live up to the concept art....a bit rushed perhaps?

There's a lot to like in this one.

But what I won't be OK with is NOT knowing exactly what the material will be before the campaign ends - I'll be pulling my pledge (!) if we don't know for sure by then.

Here are the pledge recaps for those who don't like links.

Very helpful graphics Don'tPanicCM, thanks for putting those up. Those look like great value pledges!

If there is room in your production schedule, I think that the air elemental overlord could look a lot better. I think that trying to model lightning will just never look right. I think the overlord would look better with something else (or nothing) in her hand.

I keep looking at what an amazing deal I'm getting with Elemental 5, then wondering where I'm going to put it all...

gohkm wrote:
Hm, those Elemental Overlords aren't quite as ... impressive, as I'd thought they'd be.

 Denilsta wrote:
I must admit the overload miniatures do not live up to the concept art....a bit rushed perhaps?

Agreed... maybe revisit them? The initial smaller elementals look much better.

Gameplay video is up.

I realize this is only Part 1. So I imagine the details will eventually be explained, but I still don't really understand the gameplay.

Is there a limit to how many actions the first player can do before the second player has a chance to respond?

In the video it looks like the first player did about 4 actions before the second player could react. That seems like a lot. What's stopping him from doing more?

yeah, could have been a better introductory video. For the most part it described the basics and fundamentals of every minis game ever. I'm not too athirst with the high model count if these miniatures are anywhere near as difficult to prep a other models in this material.

They updated with some more stretch goals.

Still very interested in the Elves. I may get that deal just for the models... assuming they are close to the concept art. Even if I don't get into this game, I could use those for a variety of other things.

The Dwarfs also look promising. They look darker than I thought (just like the elves do), and that's a good thing imo.

They do look good, and the dwarfs REALLY look good, but material concerns still have me on the fence.

Especially given what we're about to (apparently) receive via Relic Knights...

Okay, lets post some of the images.

These are the two elf heroes (1 has 3 weapon options) and the elf army pack which has just been unlocked -



and coming up we have the following stretch goals -

Additional hero for both of the first two factions -



Then a Dwarf merc who can join any faction -



followed by the Dwarf army box -




Then looking even further ahead we have the prospect of Barbarians -



Also have a coloured promo sketch for a Dwarf here in case anyone is interested -

I think that the five rings level is going to be an incredible deal by the end of this. I wish I could afford it.

I'm a hard sell on dwarves, buy these concepts are sure looking good. I really appreciate the fact that they look like they have legs.

Especially this one:



Nice!

I'm loving this project!

The Dwarves look great. Can't wait to get them unlocked! Hopefully Barbarians will become available too, I dig their aesthetics.

There's a sixth race too, but they're playing it close to their chest on what that race is.

I'm in on this one still - sitting on an Early Bird CONQUEROR but...

Materials.

I lot of this miniatures will NOT look good if anything like Mantic's 'restic'/'sprueless plastic' is used.

I know we've been assured that the material they'll use will be super-duper fantastic awesome, but...

...I want to believe, but I'm also leaning down Azazelx'ing my pledge on the last day if we don't get something a bit more concrete than a promise.

We've been told the closest comparison is PP, but Drakerys will be harder in order to reduce the chance of thin parts bending.

Alex - I did see that, and that is good news!

And thanks for continuing to visit and contribute to the home of the most depressing and cynical gamers on the internet!

LOL, no problem mate

I may at least buy the elemental models just to have them. They are cool and look fun to paint!

 Alpharius wrote:
Alex - I did see that, and that is good news!

And thanks for continuing to visit and contribute to the home of the most depressing and cynical gamers on the internet!

Its either be depressing and cynical, or be cheery and optimistic and get called out by the depressing and cynical ones for being a shill and a fanboi.

I shall totally continue being a shill. Like momma always said, "If you can't say something nice, say something clever and devestating."

...or something.

This KS is really thowing models at people. Those lucky folks who got in on the Elemental stuff for $555 at the start are going to have so many minis they'll be dead before they're all painted.

I think I'm in for the elemental ladies. They look fun to paint, and hopefully I won't butcher them too bad.

They have now coloured the Dwarf forces on the stretch goal list so should give a better idea of how they look -

Very stylish. best of luck to you guys!

This continues to be very tempting, but waiting on the rules and a slight fear that they are setting themselves up to produce way more than they should be is holding me back.

This may be a "wait for retail" situation.

*Edit* But a very useful FAQ in todays update and a preview of the Araven Bloodbane is great, love the bulky elf

That elf reminds me of the old Celtos models for the Sidhe - bulky, mean-looking elves that looked like they could tear the arms of the opponent.

Still, despite the Rackham-esque element, I'm finding it very hard to get excited about this. I wonder why?

A little background was posted on the Aurium Dwarves this evening -

As other people parted into several sub-cultures, Dwarves chose to stay as one. However, castes began to form as centuries went by. Dwarves of the Aurium caste are the natural rulers of their kind. They chose the Lion as their emblem, and are known for two things: they are rich beyond imagination and share a special relationship with the afterworld. Aurium Dwarves summon their ancestors’ ghosts to talk about future “aggressive” acquisitions, and aren’t afraid to rob the soul of indelicate customers for future use. And we didn’t talked about the way they wage war... yet!

I like the games take on Dwarves and look forward to seeing the models.

I haven't seen any background information on the Avaren Elves yet so hopefully something is posted soon.

Would be nice to see at least another unit type for each army (if not a further foot unit and a cavalry unit). Hopefully they have something planned.

gohkm wrote:
That elf reminds me of the old Celtos models for the Sidhe - bulky, mean-looking elves that looked like they could tear the arms of the opponent.

Still, despite the Rackham-esque element, I'm finding it very hard to get excited about this. I wonder why?

For me, there is still the lingering material issues - PVC looms menacingly over the campaign...

 Alpharius wrote:

gohkm wrote:
That elf reminds me of the old Celtos models for the Sidhe - bulky, mean-looking elves that looked like they could tear the arms of the opponent.

Still, despite the Rackham-esque element, I'm finding it very hard to get excited about this. I wonder why?

For me, there is still the lingering material issues - PVC looms menacingly over the campaign...

It's like the Grim Reaper. :(

 Alpharius wrote:
For me, there is still the lingering material issues - PVC looms menacingly over the campaign...

I keep a few Mantic choice pieces in front of me as a reminder when I find myself weak to the siren song of shinies I'll be watching this from the sidelines, like RK and WoK till you guys get them and the initial "I invested in these - they have to be great" feelings have settled and the honest and level reviews are coming in. There are some really nice figures here - no question. Hopefully they've got a nice handle on the material so I can pick up a few when they hit retail.