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 PsychoticStorm wrote:
New FAQ up

Notable change

Does the Regular Order used for a Coordinated Order
need to be from the same Combat Group as the
coordinated troopers?
Yes

That's been a thing for a while. I know I read it the last time I looked at the FAQ

Too bad the Ariadna mug is covered in gibberish, aside from the word "Ariadna".

 SlaveToDorkness wrote:

 PsychoticStorm wrote:
New FAQ up

Notable change

Does the Regular Order used for a Coordinated Order
need to be from the same Combat Group as the
coordinated troopers?
Yes

That's been a thing for a while. I know I read it the last time I looked at the FAQ

The previous FAQ let you use a Regular Order from any Combat Group.

Oh crap, I read that wrong, lol. I was wondering how Storm could be wrong...lol

 Olgerth Istaarn wrote:
Too bad the Ariadna mug is covered in gibberish, aside from the word "Ariadna".

Does it not say like "OUR DEFENSE AGAINST INVASION" or something?

Anyway, damn fine mugs

- Salvage

Wish they were 500cl....

 PsychoticStorm wrote:
Wish they were 500cl....

You want a 5 litre mug?

That is well into Stein territory.

Steins are about a litre or so (even a Yard of Ale is a mere 1.2l), you'd have to be drinking American beer or something with a 5l monster.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Just in case anyone missed it, this is massive from HellLois:

Following the steps of the Order Expenditure Sequence:
you declare a ZoC ARO, and in the step of resolution, is
when the players take measurements. So, is troop is in
the ZoC, resolve his ARO, but if not, the ARO is lost.

I will update right now the updated version and in red the changes.

Oh no, we don't serve anything in a 5 liter size (or any *liter* size) For beer you can get a pitcher, 32-48 ounces (~1.4L), or a growler (Stop laughing, Brits.), 64-68 ounces (~2L) We do have a mini keg, which is 5L. (~1.32 Gal) Most of the beers available in such things are not American. The few American products available in mini kegs really do not deserve to be called beer. At least the last time I checked, which was a few years ago.

I suspect that he, PS, meant 500 milliliters. Or he drinks a lot of coffee... Explains his screen name if true...

Link to the new FAQ http://assets.infinitythegame.net/downloads/faqs/en/v1.2/faqs.pdf

15 days to the GenCon presentation.

The new version is up
http://assets.infinitythegame.net/downloads/faqs/en/v1.2/faqs.pdf

 PsychoticStorm wrote:
The new version is up
http://assets.infinitythegame.net/downloads/faqs/en/v1.2/faqs.pdf

I recall Carlos telling us that N3 & HS:N3 would be eliminating the need to refer to reams of FAQ sheets...

Oh well, I'm glad they're supporting their product & quickly addressing issues as they arise.

I doubt he ever said that, we all know FAQ are impossible to get rid of if we do not want the rulebook to weight a few kilograms.

What N3 did was make the rules consist and clear, so the FAQ has become significantly smaller.

For reference, the N2 FAQ eventually hit about 18,000 words in length, compared to the current 6k (including ITS).

Even if they did say it, it would be a bit silly to actually believe a rule set as complex as Infinity would not need FAQing.

 -Loki- wrote:
Even if they did say it, it would be a bit silly to actually believe a rule set as complex as Infinity would not need FAQing.

A good portion is addressing rules that remain valid from the previous expansions.

Ideally they'll be able to smooth out some of these wrinkles whenever AF drops. Lordy, I hope they don't introduce any new rules for AF; the game definitely has enough complexity as is. New profiles & sectorials will be more than enough

CommandoZero wrote:So no one picked up on the info released on Totally Crit Podcast on Monday?

Apparently Carlos stated that the Black Friar would be an August release. I don't think they spoke of any other release. I'm not sure we will be seeing as many releases as we usually do, since the months following large box releases are typically smaller.

Carlos also said there would be only one Dire Foes release this year, the one that's being marketed as a complement to O:RV, and that the box would come with "a fairly attractive female civie/HVT". As if it could be anything else.

So, Black Friar releases in August. That's a new PanO unit down.

Wonder if this will finally be a good USARF month again? I won't count the Foxtrot Ranger because really, we didn't need a Boarding Shotgun Foxtrot. We're four months late on the Marauders box; it was said to be coming in June back when HSN3 dropped.

 Kanluwen wrote:

CommandoZero wrote:the box would come with "a fairly attractive female civie/HVT". As if it could be anything else.

Good to get confirmation that there will be a civvie in there.

 Kanluwen wrote:

CommandoZero wrote:So no one picked up on the info released on Totally Crit Podcast on Monday?

Apparently Carlos stated that the Black Friar would be an August release. I don't think they spoke of any other release. I'm not sure we will be seeing as many releases as we usually do, since the months following large box releases are typically smaller.

Carlos also said there would be only one Dire Foes release this year, the one that's being marketed as a complement to O:RV, and that the box would come with "a fairly attractive female civie/HVT". As if it could be anything else.

So, Black Friar releases in August. That's a new PanO unit down.

Wonder if this will finally be a good USARF month again? I won't count the Foxtrot Ranger because really, we didn't need a Boarding Shotgun Foxtrot. We're four months late on the Marauders box; it was said to be coming in June back when HSN3 dropped.

And then they also said that USAriadna would be getting a release month after month after month. How well did that turn out? As a rule i never start a brand new Infinity army until at least 1,5 - 2 years after they get their first model as its about that time it has it has enough models out.
If they say something that is more then a month away i take it as wishlisting/speculation and not as facts.

Bubbalicious wrote:

 Kanluwen wrote:

CommandoZero wrote:So no one picked up on the info released on Totally Crit Podcast on Monday?

Apparently Carlos stated that the Black Friar would be an August release. I don't think they spoke of any other release. I'm not sure we will be seeing as many releases as we usually do, since the months following large box releases are typically smaller.

Carlos also said there would be only one Dire Foes release this year, the one that's being marketed as a complement to O:RV, and that the box would come with "a fairly attractive female civie/HVT". As if it could be anything else.

So, Black Friar releases in August. That's a new PanO unit down.

Wonder if this will finally be a good USARF month again? I won't count the Foxtrot Ranger because really, we didn't need a Boarding Shotgun Foxtrot. We're four months late on the Marauders box; it was said to be coming in June back when HSN3 dropped.

And then they also said that USAriadna would be getting a release month after month after month. How well did that turn out? As a rule i never start a brand new Infinity army until at least 1,5 - 2 years after they get their first model as its about that time it has it has enough models out.
If they say something that is more then a month away i take it as wishlisting/speculation and not as facts.

USARF is a rather drab serious sectorial. Hopefully new releases will inject a little excitement. They're mostly very stoic, professional & practical releases. Plus a single dog marine.

 Bladerunner2019 wrote:

Bubbalicious wrote:

 Kanluwen wrote:

CommandoZero wrote:So no one picked up on the info released on Totally Crit Podcast on Monday?

Apparently Carlos stated that the Black Friar would be an August release. I don't think they spoke of any other release. I'm not sure we will be seeing as many releases as we usually do, since the months following large box releases are typically smaller.

Carlos also said there would be only one Dire Foes release this year, the one that's being marketed as a complement to O:RV, and that the box would come with "a fairly attractive female civie/HVT". As if it could be anything else.

So, Black Friar releases in August. That's a new PanO unit down.

Wonder if this will finally be a good USARF month again? I won't count the Foxtrot Ranger because really, we didn't need a Boarding Shotgun Foxtrot. We're four months late on the Marauders box; it was said to be coming in June back when HSN3 dropped.

And then they also said that USAriadna would be getting a release month after month after month. How well did that turn out? As a rule i never start a brand new Infinity army until at least 1,5 - 2 years after they get their first model as its about that time it has it has enough models out.
If they say something that is more then a month away i take it as wishlisting/speculation and not as facts.

USARF is a rather drab serious sectorial. Hopefully new releases will inject a little excitement. They're mostly very stoic, professional & practical releases. Plus a single dog marine.

USARF, as a whole, is one of those Sectorials where you are going to see very distinctive looks to each 'subfaction' of the Sectorial.
You have the militia units which are the Desperadoes and Hardcases(the "rugged outdoorsman" look), you then have the actual USAriadna Ranger Forces in the form of Grunts, Van Zant, Foxtrots, Mavericks, Blackjacks, Minutemen, Airborne, and the Marauders(tacticool). You then have the "outsiders" in the form of the Unknown Ranger(there's an argument to be made here that he could be part of the Ranger Forces proper but I put him on the outside since he is no longer a Ranger, but rather he's someone who seems to "appear" whenever Ranger forces need aid), USAriadnan Marine Corps "Devil Dogs", Wardrivers, WarCors, Dozers, 112 Emergency Services, and Traktor Muls.

So yeah. They are going to be "mostly very stoic, professional, and practical releases" in terms of the sculpts...except the actual releases we've gotten? We got a Grunt box(great!), a Desperado box(meeeeeeh), a Hardcase(meeeh), a Devil Dog repose/arm repack(can't count it wholly as new since it's the same K9 Antipode and basically the same Devil Dog proper), an Airborne Ranger, the Van Zant arm substitution pack, and a female Foxtrot Ranger with Boarding Shotgun(really not sure who was clamoring for that release).

USARF is missing basically everything else from its list. There's a single Maverick(available only in the USARF army pack), a single Marauder(USARF starter set/army pack), a single Minuteman(starter/army pack) and no Blackjacks. Unknown Ranger is going to be GenCon and then general release at some point.

From Angels Facebook:

Customeeple will have it, and as with the first book we will design some extras to make a nice bundle.

First book was a let down so I might give this one a miss.

I'm guessing most people buy it for the LE Mini.

That's the #1 reason for me at least. The book was decent enough.

 TalonZahn wrote:
I'm guessing most people buy it for the LE Mini.

That's the #1 reason for me at least. The book was decent enough.

Same here!

So yes, it will depend on the mini.

Is it too much to hope for some variation on the 2014 ITS Sniper mini?

I'd like that!

As someone who didn't have any airbrush experience, I thought a tutorial could be found on internet that could have the same effect as the book. The explanation of the basic step by step was somewhat lacking and felt rushed. Fortunately I've received it as a gift. I could never reason spending so much for a LE of Joan - who is a very iconic PanO character. I was hoping a regular resculpt of her would be available by now, so much for that.

 Alpharius wrote:

 TalonZahn wrote:
I'm guessing most people buy it for the LE Mini.

That's the #1 reason for me at least. The book was decent enough.

Same here!

So yes, it will depend on the mini.

Is it too much to hope for some variation on the 2014 ITS Sniper mini?

I'd like that!

We already got the variation of the 2014 ITS Sniper mini; it's the ABH on Bike model.

Personally, as always, I hope they don't do any exclusive mini. Let the book stand or fall on its own merits.

As always, I'll be disappointed.

Well you know there will be a mini, so you already know you will be disappointed.....

I missed out on the first book, but meh. I find that I like using the bristle brush for most things anyway, and just use the airbrush for priming and laying down quick base coats. That said, I do wish Angel the best of luck with Volume II.

Will we see a reveal of the LE mini to come with his book in next Saturday's GenCon presentation (6 August)? More importantly, will the presentation be streamed, and/or saved for later viewing as it has been in previous years?

I'm more interested in the reveal of DF6.

And I saw an interesting post from Bostria on the Official Forums. Seems he is going to be at a local to me tournament this Labor Day week-end, and since the ITS2016 ends before this tournament, he will be bringing surprises about the ITS2017. So there may be a preview/reveal there.

Generic Forum Member wrote:Also, perhaps we should convince @bostria to bring some new ITS2017 (or whatever) kits with him! It's probably the only way we'd have them in time.

Bostria wrote: I'm already taking care of that particular subject. I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Have a nice day.

It would be nice it it were N3.5, the ruleset without the magic spells and several hundred weapon/ammo options. It's become way too much to keep track of at this point, unless one plays the game as a lifestyle instead of casually.

 Knight wrote:
As someone who didn't have any airbrush experience, I thought a tutorial could be found on internet that could have the same effect as the book. The explanation of the basic step by step was somewhat lacking and felt rushed. Fortunately I've received it as a gift. I could never reason spending so much for a LE of Joan - who is a very iconic PanO character. I was hoping a regular resculpt of her would be available by now, so much for that.

The book is written very much in the style of a lot of European modeling magazines, I own several different magazines from this style and believe it or not Angel's book is actually more detailed then what a lot of them provide. That being said Angel has stated that with v2 he's taking a lot of peoples criticisms to heart and is planning on covering more basics and going into more detail. I enjoyed the first enough, and have gotten into airbrushing, that I'll pick up the second but if it's just more basic step by steps like the first I probably won't get the 3rd.