Switch Theme:

Kings of War Fantasy Battle Game - 2nd Edition by Mantic Games Kickstarter (Live and funded)  [RSS] Share on facebook Share on Twitter Submit to Reddit
»
Author Message
Advert


Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you:
  • No adverts like this in the forums anymore.
  • Times and dates in your local timezone.
  • Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance.
  • Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely.
  • Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net.
If you are already a member then feel free to login now.




Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Well no real major updates yet but I did find this on Mantic's facebook:

With all the excitement that the new Kings of War Kickstarter is causing, I think its time for another sneak peek! Here is a beautiful concept drawing of an Elf Mage!
Let us know what you think in the comments below and make sure you sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop with all things Mantic!!!

Spoiler:


Theres also a piece of concept art for a Basilea character, a caster of some sort thats been in several of their recent updates/newsletters, but for the life of me I can't get a picture of it to work, someone else
wanna take a crack at it?

Also its been mentioned on Mantics Facebook that the KS starts this Friday, no exact time given. So get you wallets ready guys and gals!


This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2014/11/10 19:18:33


 
   
Made in gb
Decrepit Dakkanaut




UK

Thanks for posting that (especially the Friday start info)

I should be getting this on my facebook feed but that post seemed to have not shown up for me

 
   
Made in gb
Smokin' Skorcha Driver





Mantic Kickstarters usually start at around 13:30 GMT.

Rules snippet: when declaring a charge you have two options, either declare it as you currently do (front arc, visible, within twice speed) OR against ANY unit which charged you in the previous turn.
   
Made in us
Haughty Harad Serpent Rider





Richmond, VA

 Daedleh wrote:
Mantic Kickstarters usually start at around 13:30 GMT.

Rules snippet: when declaring a charge you have two options, either declare it as you currently do (front arc, visible, within twice speed) OR against ANY unit which charged you in the previous turn.


Err, so you can spin around after being rear charged and then counter charge?

"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke 
   
Made in gb
Smokin' Skorcha Driver





Yes, assuming you survive a rear charge then you can charge them back.

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/11/10 21:53:48


 
   
Made in us
Near Golden Daemon Caliber






Illinois

Hmm! Could make flank charges a bit more dangerous for those frail gargoyle/woodland sprite/whatever units that aren't very tough but have m10 and fly.

 
   
Made in us
Legendary Master of the Chapter





SoCal

 judgedoug wrote:

Err, so you can spin around after being rear charged and then counter charge?


 Deadleh wrote:
Yes, assuming you survive a rear charge then you can charge them back.


Ahem. Is it getting warm in here or is it just me?

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/11/11 00:00:24


   
Made in us
Near Golden Daemon Caliber






Illinois

I'd double that entendra.

 
   
Made in us
Legendary Master of the Chapter





SoCal

 GrimDork wrote:
I'd double that entendra.


Entendres are a lot more fun when you double...

   
Made in ie
Fixture of Dakka






It's confirmed for 13:30 GMT on Friday

http://manticblog.com/2014/11/12/kings-of-war-mini-kick-launches-friday-14th/
   
Made in gb
Novice Knight Errant Pilot






Kings of War Mini-Kick launches Friday 14th!

It is official – the Kings of War Kickstarter goes live 1:30pm GMT on Friday 14th November.

Kicking it on

With this mini-kick we’re looking at funding the new 2nd Edition Kings of War Hardback rulebook. It will feature all new background, refreshed core rules retaining the simplicity of the game and revamped army lists that include new units, tweaks to existing units and the addition of all of the background and units from the supplements.

We’re then going to be looking at filling in some gaps in the range, namely some accessories, a new army and some additions to the existing miniatures range…

Dark Forces Rising

The Forces of the Abyss were insanely popular in Dungeon Saga and we’re finally bringing them to Kings of War.

The newest army for the game will get a reworked army list with new units and the hard plastic treatment Deadzone has recently received, with some neat and characterful additions to offer choice and variety in your force.



The Forces of the Abyss are going to be one of the primary driving forces of the story for our worldwide campaign…

2nd Edition provides you with the perfect opportunity to start that new force, so don’t miss your opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

The Choice is yours!

We’re going to have two main pledge levels to start with – one just for the book, so you can get the rules and some accessories, and one where you can choose an army.

You can do this in two flavours – either 2 small armies to form your own custom starter set (so Abyssal Dwarfs and Basileans if you like!) or 1 large army. Unlike the original Kings of War campaign, we’re going to be peppering the stretch goals between the pledge levels and the large armies – so Basilean armies will get that new War-wizard included for example, whilst others will be able to add one (or three!) on.



Each of these armies are great value from the get-go (and are only going to get better!!), and will be the only way to get the existing models – we won’t offer the sets individually. You can pick those up from your friendly local gaming store, or our website.

What do you want to see?

What accessories do you think are missing from the Kings of War range?

Where would you like the campaign to go after funding the Forces of the Abyss army? Would you like to see the Forces of Nature or new miniatures for an existing army? Let us know in the comment below.




Automatically Appended Next Post:
I'll be straight in for an Abyssal force if their going to be in hard plastic

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/11/12 20:41:32



http://thelaughterofthedamned.blogspot.co.uk/
 
   
Made in gb
Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain





The Rock

New Basilean Men at Arms? I hear they were pretty horrendous first time around?

AoV's Hobby Blog 29/04/18 The Tomb World stirs p44
How to take decent photos of your models
There's a beast in every man, and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand
Most importantly, Win or Lose, always try to have fun.
Armies Legion: Dark Angels 
   
Made in gb
Novice Knight Errant Pilot






 angelofvengeance wrote:
New Basilean Men at Arms? I hear they were pretty horrendous first time around?


I'm quite a mantic fan but the men at arms were horrendous. The quality of the plastics for deadzone has reassured me that hopefully such mistakes are a thing of the past.


http://thelaughterofthedamned.blogspot.co.uk/
 
   
Made in gb
Decrepit Dakkanaut




UK

Start time updated in the title

 
   
Made in gb
Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain





The Rock

Cheers Orlando

AoV's Hobby Blog 29/04/18 The Tomb World stirs p44
How to take decent photos of your models
There's a beast in every man, and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand
Most importantly, Win or Lose, always try to have fun.
Armies Legion: Dark Angels 
   
Made in us
Experienced Saurus Scar-Veteran





California the Southern

My biggest hope and desire is that whatever new figures end up getting funded, ALSO gets stats for Dungeon Saga. The family aren't too big on mass battles, but love them some boardgames, and can often be talked into skirmish games as well.

I'd probably go in for some Abyssals (especially if they get some big stuff) as well as some Salamanders if they do get to tool a Forces of Nature army.

The big question will be, what am I funding though? Restic foot sloggers or HIPS sprues of rank and file troops?

Poorly lit photos of my ever- growing collection of completely unrelated models!

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/627383.page#7436324.html
Watch and listen to me ramble about these minis before ruining them with paint!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCB2mWIxhYF8Q36d2Am_2A 
   
Made in au
Incorporating Wet-Blending






Australia

Are those succubi going to be proper plastic? If so, while I still don't trust Mantic enough to buy them sight unseen, I really want to buy a bunch of them.

 angelofvengeance wrote:
New Basilean Men at Arms? I hear they were pretty horrendous first time around?

Just buy one of the dozens of historicals kits that does the same thing better for cheaper.

"When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."
-C.S. Lewis 
   
Made in au
Unstoppable Bloodthirster of Khorne





Melbourne .au

 AlexHolker wrote:
Are those succubi going to be proper plastic? If so, while I still don't trust Mantic enough to buy them sight unseen, I really want to buy a bunch of them.

 angelofvengeance wrote:
New Basilean Men at Arms? I hear they were pretty horrendous first time around?

Just buy one of the dozens of historicals kits that does the same thing better for cheaper.


Everything you say here is accurate.

I'll go in for $1. Upgrade to the books after Christmas. Possibly some models after they actually show them. And if they don't show them before release/final survey, I'll never buy them.

   
Made in us
Longtime Dakkanaut





Myrtle Creek, OR

 AlexHolker wrote:
Are those succubi going to be proper plastic? If so, while I still don't trust Mantic enough to buy them sight unseen, I really want to buy a bunch of them.

 angelofvengeance wrote:
New Basilean Men at Arms? I hear they were pretty horrendous first time around?

Just buy one of the dozens of historicals kits that does the same thing better for cheaper.


Mantic are passing up a good opportunity to partner with Warlord on historical humans.
They don't have to make a single new unit but can repackage pike & shotte, ancients (like Romans/Celts) and other black powder and before lines.
They save the costs associated with making a whole new line and Warlord sells more of their figs and they spllt the monies.

Thread Slayer 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran





Awesome thanks for posting that edlowe, very excited for this.

I'll definitely be down for the core rulebook (plus mini book), might even throw in for either the two small armies (Abyss + Undead) or one large one (Mega Abyss) pledges depending on the deals.
Really hoping we fund an absolute ton of new plastic Abysmals and Mantic make them as mutil-part and convertible as humanly possible, they're off to a great start with the Enforcers/Forge Guard etc,
(lets not think about the MoA for now...) I've got a degree of faith in them that they can transfer that through to KoW.

I need to make my dark swamp lizardman army Mantic, it won't work without plastic abysmals. Anyway, good luck orlando on keeping the thread updated

   
Made in au
Incorporating Wet-Blending






Australia

 Rolt wrote:
...abysmals...

At least we know what to call the miniatures if Mantic screws up.

"When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."
-C.S. Lewis 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran





Haha, right on the money

I have no clue how to refer to multiple Abyss guys, Abysmals sounds about right I'm sure Mantic have official wording worked out, also speaking of which I really like that tall collar/helmet combo on the far-right Succubus head.

   
Made in us
Gargantuan Gargant





New Bedford, MA USA

Denizens of the Abyss ?

   
Made in us
Unhealthy Competition With Other Legions





Washington

I really hope they take this opportunity to gather funds for hard plastic Basilea troops that do not look like crap and are a nightmare to assemble.
   
Made in gb
Novice Knight Errant Pilot






Looking at the dungeon saga Abyssals, I hoping that we'll see the lower abyssals, abyssal warriors, succubi and tortured souls as hard plastic sprues.


http://thelaughterofthedamned.blogspot.co.uk/
 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Dunno really, I mean surely they don't refer to themselves as either Abysmals or Denizens of the Abyss, they must have an actual racial name right? I was under the opinion its "everyone else" who refers to them as Forces of the Abyss. But you know what, I think I'm
just gonna give up this chain of thought before I go even more off-topic...

So how about that upcoming KoW mini-KS guys and gals, pretty fricking hype right, Riiiight.

@Edlowe
lower abyssals, abyssal warriors and succubi especially would be great to get in hard plastic considering their all core troops, hopefully they'll soon be followed by Morlocks (big heavy hitters) and either Heralds of the Abyss/Abyss Riders.

Really wish I knew what Tortured Souls and Effrits are meant to do within the army, both give me the opinion or being more elite choices which could mean they'll get stuck in Resnic.





This message was edited 3 times. Last update was at 2014/11/12 22:03:59


 
   
Made in gb
Blood-Drenched Death Company Marine






 Azazelx wrote:
Possibly some models after they actually show them. And if they don't show them before release/final survey, I'll never buy them.


I did that with Deadzone Wave 3, we have still yet to see the "improved" Forge Guard and Peacekeeper sprues.

The mini-ks idea does seem to have gone out of the window somewhat, but am interested to see what material they intend rank and file miniatures to be made in. Also, it may just be me, but is some of the concept art a bit more cartoony than usual?

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/11/12 22:06:32


My 40K and assorted projects: Genestealer Cult: October 15th http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/1290/583755.page#8965486
 
   
Made in us
Near Golden Daemon Caliber






Illinois

I think too many people will jump on day one at this point for them to do anything 'mini' unless its an extremely niche product.

Want books. May add abyssals later on if they look good. Don't have an evil/demon army of any kind yet.

 
   
Made in gb
Novice Knight Errant Pilot






Molochs from the openday (courtesy of the mantic forum)



pretty certain they'll be restic tho it's not too bad a material for the larger figures.

@Rolt. I can see the tortured souls as missile troops. No idea on the effrits unless there another large creature unit or flyers?


http://thelaughterofthedamned.blogspot.co.uk/
 
   
Made in gb
Blood-Drenched Death Company Marine






True Grim, Mantic have a reliable and growing fanbase. It is also good to see the fantasy ruleset getting a bit of love this time. If the miniatures are going to be HIPS I think we should expect some longish (or perhaps realistic is a better term as many Kickstarters have unrealistic dates to not put off backers) delivery dates to offset some of the issues they have had with Deadzone plastics.

My 40K and assorted projects: Genestealer Cult: October 15th http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/1290/583755.page#8965486
 
   
 
Forum Index » News & Rumors
Go to: