Dakka's Game - Maelstrom's Edge - First teaser from the Broken faction - pg 91

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**Kosake**

Nice. I allready like it.

**Grey Templar**

Here is the sample rules PDF they had as well. It has a sample of a game turn, how movement, shooting, etc... works.

http://www.maelstromsedge.com/rules.pdf

**warboss**

Spiral Arm Studios wrote:
Another day, another update!

We've just added some bare plastic model photos as requested, along with two watch-us-build-the-model videos. Check it out on kickstarter!

Those weapons look pretty cool on that. I'm still not a fan of the itty bitty rockets on top (either the multiple launcher previously shown or these individual missiles) but the unpainted version somehow shows off the model a bit better for me despite the paint job being very nice. I'm not sure why.

**Janthkin**

warboss wrote:
the unpainted version somehow shows off the model a bit better for me despite the paint job being very nice. I'm not sure why.

It's the shine. We all like shiny things. Heck, even fish like shiny things.

**edlowe**

I must admit tho a fan already the bare plastic looks far better. No offence ment to the painter

**RiTides**

warboss wrote:
Spiral Arm Studios wrote:
Another day, another update!

We've just added some bare plastic model photos as requested, along with two watch-us-build-the-model videos. Check it out on kickstarter!

Those weapons look pretty cool on that. I'm still not a fan of the itty bitty rockets on top (either the multiple launcher previously shown or these individual missiles) but the unpainted version somehow shows off the model a bit better for me despite the paint job being very nice. I'm not sure why.

Oh man, that one looks so much more menacing! Very cool

definitely going to build mine like that!!

**Panic**

yeah,
Those scarecrows look amazing. I think a force with a higher ratio of droids will be cool.
I hope we can pick up a few more scarecrows via add ons?

Panic...

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

They've said no to add ons for logistical reasons (damn those logistics),

although you will be able to pick up specific units later at retail

**endtransmission**

You'll also be able to pick up discounted squads of the scarecrows through the MEdge online store with your membership access before retail

**Barzam**

I wonder if we'll see some professional soldiers for the Epirians at some point? It'd be nice to see some grunt type humanoid drones besides just the Scarecrow and the Hunter.

And am I the only one that would like to see some mod parts to turn the hunter into some kind of loader mech?

**Inspector #264**

From earlier in the thread, regarding the Epirian forces:

darrkespur wrote:
The majority of the Foundation's fighting forces are robotic (and we still have more robots to show that I think people will like the look of), and Contractors are the supporting unit to the drones and bots, keeping them running and offering basic fire support. As well as the Contractor and robotic arms of the Foundation, the Epirians also have a dedicated military arm called SecDef which gets called in when the situation gets really dire. We haven't got any SecDef units in the Kickstarter but they are near the top of the list for expansion units in the future. I've written a post for one of our Kickstarter updates about the structure and history of both starting factions which should pop up in the next week or so.

**Spiral Arm Studios**

We've got a couple of updates to share today...

A basic overview of the rules for large models and the hunter robot.

and for those more visually inclined, our first diorama!

Take a look

**Miss Dee**

Backed

**Spiral Arm Studios**

Miss Dee wrote:
Backed

Thank you! And you've taken us over the 40k stretch goal, so more suppression tokens for everyone! These ones are purple/pink in colour to match the cybel rounds used by the weapons of the Karist Enclave.

Next up is the free terrain sprue for all $90 pledges once we hit $45k. (It's already available as an add-on for $12)

**insaniak**

Spiral Arm Studios wrote:
And you've taken us over the 40k stretch goal, so more suppression tokens for everyone!

Yay!

**Panic**

yeah,
I've seen the terrain sprue up close and it's super awesome!

Panic...

**the_Armyman**

Grats on 40K (ha!) fellas. Gotta keep pushing for that terrain sprue, tho!

**Vanguard-13**

It's a long way off, but I am still hoping for the 60k mark! I want those extra bases!

That hunter reminds me of Tau Crisis suits with all it's weaponry. I've always loved Model choices. With the way the model is built it shouldn't be hard to magnetize all the weapons too!

I am happy to see how balanced this is as well, Over all, I am glad I am getting two of these Hunters at least!

**Miss Dee**

Im a $60 backer

**Spiral Arm Studios**

Our latest update shows some previously unrevealed artwork, and compiles some of the other artwork we've teased elsewhere.

Maelstrom's Edge is grounded in the depth of our universe. We have hundreds of thousands of words of background fleshed out already, but equally important are the visual representations of our universe. Today's update features some previously unrevealed artwork as well as a compilation of artwork that has been snuck in elsewhere as book covers, video teasers and so forth. Enjoy!

Epirian Scarecrows dish out the punishment

**RiTides**

Whooa, those scarecrows look scary indeed in that art... very cool!

**Vanguard-13**

I Really liked the Hunter story, About the Eperian bot Handler.

That sounds like a really cool job.

**infinite_array**

Vanguard-13 wrote:
It's a long way off, but I am still hoping for the 60k mark! I want those extra bases!

I actually have a problem with this. Shouldn't the stretch goal for the bases - a component that will probably increase the quality of the game play itself - be lower than the somewhat superfluous audiobooks. While I enjoyed 'Transit', I would rather have the bases in my $90 pledge.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

I would guess the audio book(s) are written (and possibly already recorded),

whereas it's been said that the base tooling has not been done so would require them to spend additional money (and depending on scheduling at the mould makers maybe even delay fulfilment of the whole thing)

**insaniak**

infinite_array wrote:
I actually have a problem with this. Shouldn't the stretch goal for the bases - a component that will probably increase the quality of the game play itself - be lower than the somewhat superfluous audiobooks. While I enjoyed 'Transit', I would rather have the bases in my $90 pledge.

Being more useful doesn't make them any cheaper to make...

**edlowe**

Really love this image, theres some really strong imagery and character.

**AlexHolker**

Hydraulic Fist (left arm only) - A massive hydraulic fist that can be used to tear or punch through even the toughest enemy at close-quarters.

You put hands on a robot for utility, not for punching. Look at all those tiny joints - do you really want to go around smashing them into things?

**insaniak**

AlexHolker wrote:

You put hands on a robot for utility, not for punching.

Well, apparently the Epirians disagree...

**Grey Templar**

Well, relatively speaking the fist is better at punching stuff than using any of its guns to do that. At least without purpose building a close combat weapon.

**Spiral Arm Studios**

AlexHolker wrote:
Hydraulic Fist (left arm only) - A massive hydraulic fist that can be used to tear or punch through even the toughest enemy at close-quarters.

You put hands on a robot for utility, not for punching. Look at all those tiny joints - do you really want to go around smashing them into things?

You are correct...the primary reason for a Hunter being given a fist is for utility purposes. However, for the game the representation of that fist is that it gives the Hunter more punch (pun intended) in close quarters fighting.