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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/02 22:08:45
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Well the Egyptians have got me in (especially with Valentin Zak doing Set)
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/03 13:59:40
Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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Update #32
Mar 3 2016
Character Design Focus - "Indie" Part 2
Hi all,
Here is the second part of the design process on the Egyptian Character Indigo Ford (known to her friends as Indie).
After getting the costume basically finished in the last update - barring a few tinkers here an there Owen moved on to the pistol that Indigo wields. We wanted a simple pistol yet one that looked like it packed a real punch!
Here's what Owen came back with:
a was a bit simple yet it had some really cool details. c was also mighty impressive but perhaps a bit to 'florid' and fancy so it rather clashed with the tough and no-nonsense feel we wanted for Indigo.
In the end we selected b. It has many of the details of a but the heavy underbarrel piece and short scope give it a real impression that this is a gun that will so serious damage should a shot hit home!
Whilst working on the Pistol Owen also tackled Indigo's whip
a was a fantastic idea - right out of left field! The concept of having the whip made of small scarab like shapes was brilliant! The problem we foresaw was managing to successfully translate this intricate design into a 32mm miniature and still have it 'readable'. The linked scarabs might also make the whip weak and prone to breakage in a rough and tumble wargaming environment.
We decided that a simple leather style whip with a nice Egyptian style tip would be the way to go - a simple, workmanlike whip also fitted better with the vision we have for Indigo's personality! She doesn't mess about when things get tough!
Owen also sketched a number of beautiful handles for the whip. All of them are excellent and that decision may end up being made at sculpting when we see how the mini comes together and whether a bit more detail or a bit less detail is needed to make the miniature shine.
Having completed all that was necessary to go on and finish the concept Owen started on the final, posed concept. Here you can see a work in progress sketch.
The final concept will be in full glorious colour and will also feature a leather satchel!
Indigo is shaping up to be a truly excellent addition to the Twisted range and one that Owen should be justly proud of!
She is available in metal as part of the Egyptian Expansion box or as a Resin add-on to your pledge!
The final concept will be shown to you all soon!
We hope you enjoyed looking at Owen's beautiful work.
- Sebastian and Peter
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Creator Demented Games about 2 hours ago
@ Peter - The Altanteans probably won't make much an appearance in the kickstarter unfortunately. They are the next faction to be developed but we don't have enough done to to be able to say too much about them at this point.
We want to focus on getting the Egyptians Sculpted and while that is happening we'll start on the concept process for the Atlanteans. Of course we will keep all you good folk in the loop as it happens!
Everyone's amazing support through this Kickstarter will allow work to begin on them much more quickly than they otherwise would have though!
HR puff n stuff is on my "Notepad O' Nifty Backer Ideas" and we will have a think about that post KS!
Atlanteans?
Cool...
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 03:03:04
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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Sniping Reverend Moira
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This one is becoming amazing.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 03:11:17
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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I know, right?
I want both box sets for all 3 factions, plus every add-on mini.
And all the terrain - but with enough to really fill a 3' x 3' table.
Ouch.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 03:14:00
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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Alpharius wrote:I know, right?
I want both box sets for all 3 factions, plus every add-on mini.
And all the terrain - but with enough to really fill a 3' x 3' table.
Ouch.
I'm in for all that, it's too awesome to pass up!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 03:27:45
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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Do you know what might be the best part of this KS? Not the super dogwood models (of which I already have a few), not the great communication, not the good amount of already prepared material. Nope.
It's the very minor discount on the early birds. No one is complaining about missing out.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 04:55:34
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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drazz wrote:Do you know what might be the best part of this KS? Not the super dogwood models (of which I already have a few), not the great communication, not the good amount of already prepared material. Nope.
It's the very minor discount on the early birds. No one is complaining about missing out.
Most of us never listen to those complainers anyway. Because they're complainers.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 14:12:27
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $100KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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It is usually only $5 to $10 cheaper, and they are usually designed to get the campaign to fund as quickly as possibly.
In other words, no big deal!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/04 23:22:44
Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $103KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/05 00:49:20
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $103KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 3 !
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Ha!
That is awesome!
I think that even if you up to that amount in the PM you'll qualify for stretches - but worth condemning!
The Update in Question:
Update #33
Mar 4 2016
Next Stretch Goal Up!
Bastion the Crab & Ariel
The Guild of Harmony is bolstered by the addition of Bastion the Crab and Ariel.
Bastion is a Crab full of bad attitude and a penchant for clipping small appendages off people with his newfound brass claw!
Bastion is a resin Kickstater Exclusive Minitaure and will not be available outside of this campaign!
Ariel is a pure delight to be with until you annoy her then you find that she is not so much an Angel Fish as a Tiger Shark. Woe betide you if you cause any harm to her friend and companion Bastion the Crab!
Her harpoon gun fires deadly long barbed shafts that can pip opposing Characters to terrain elements! Be very careful where you stand when Ariel is angry with you!
Ariel is a Metal Miniature and is not Kickstarter Exclusive. She will be available as an Add-on soon and in our store post Kickstarter.
Cheers
- Sebastian and Pete
Did that just make me up my pledge to $250AUD?
Maybe!
Update #34
Mar 4 2016
Who might this be...
Here's something to keep you guessing!
The image below is a tinkered with version of a brand new concept for a Guild of Harmony Character that will be coming to Twisted soon!
Can you guess who it might be?
I'm evil aren't I...
Cheers
Pete
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/05 11:28:48
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $104KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Really, really love that Ariel model. Very tempted to jump in at a Urkin level to get access to add ons to grab her. I mean I could grab her later but, well, I am impatient. Plus I can grab the Monkey King and Vinny.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/05 11:56:48
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $104KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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-Loki- wrote:Really, really love that Ariel model. Very tempted to jump in at a Urkin level to get access to add ons to grab her. I mean I could grab her later but, well, I am impatient. Plus I can grab the Monkey King and Vinny.
That Ariel miniature is indeed quite awesome... Hopefully, Sebastian will continue to sculpt for the Twisted range as I am a big fan of his personal sculpting style.  A Sebastian-sculpted Monkey King would be epic.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/05 13:30:20
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $104KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Mighty Vampire Count
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I already have the ariel model - she is beautiful
Might need to takwe another look at this kickstarter
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/05 14:26:29
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $104KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Mr Morden wrote:I already have the ariel model - she is beautiful
Might need to takwe another look at this kickstarter 
You might take another look here?!?
Alpharius about 10 hours ago
Has the Monkey King in metal been confirmed...or denied...yet? 
Creator Demented Games about 10 hours ago
@ Alpharius - Yes - he will be available in Metal but post Kickstarter as a general release.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Update #35
Mar 5 2016
Production Update - Casting the Metals
Metal Miniature Production at Eureka
Peter and I have been working really hard at Twisted HQ to set up a good reliable chain of production for pledge rewards, and we wanted to give you an insight into our metal production partner for the miniatures.
Twisted’s metal casting is being handled by Eureka Miniatures here in Australia, one of the best professional metal casters in the world with decades of experience. We went to visit the head of Eureka – Nic Robson – at the Eureka workroom, and you can see him in the photos below preparing production moulds for our metal miniatures.
Each production mould is hand-made by Nic, using his vast experience and hands-on knowledge to make sure we get the best quality metal miniature casts possible for Twisted. We have a great working relationship with Nic and have known him personally for years, so we have a simple, effective and professional chain of production in place, ready and able to fulfil your Kickstarter pledge rewards.
This green low temperature mould is used to make masters from the resin copies of the orginal sculpts. The normal black vulcanised moulds each only hold one or two kinds of miniatures - this one has Ollyver, Nancy, Nightingale and Nouveau on it! Once Nic casts the masters they are sent back to us for checking and final cleanup prior to making the production mould.
The metal miniatures produced by Eureka are of the highest quality – I don’t think I’ve seen better metal miniatures. I have been using Eureka as the metal caster for the Guild of Harmony range for almost 8 years, and have regularly received fantastic feedback concerning the quality of the figures. So this great standard of quality will be carried through to the metal miniatures for Twisted.
Below you can see a comparison shot of a metal Eureka production cast of Nouveau, next to a resin version of the same figure. On the right of image both of these miniatures have been primed with grey undercoat spray, and you can see how close the metal comes to matching the resin in terms of detail, sharpness and overall quality!
You can click on the images for higher resolution versions.
Production of your Pledge miniatures has begun with the first actual production spins of the moulds due to happen this week!
You can also check out Eureka's own range of miniatures on their site:
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/06 20:22:26
Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $104KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Sunday Update:
Update #36
Mar 6 2016
Sunday Night Miscellany
Hi all,
What a busy weekend! I spent Friday night running demo games at Mind Games here in Melbourne.
Saturday I went and caught up with Nic at Eureka Miniatures to get the first batch of metal minis for the Faction Boxes underway. It's great to be able to make a start on production even before the Kickstarter ends!
Today I spent the afternoon running more Demo Games at House of War! I must say the reaction of the players to the game has been very positive and that is really rewarding! It's lovely to see people enjoying the game you have designed!
Owen sent through the final version of Bastion the Crab today:
How cool does he look now! I love the claw and the small details on the helmet. This little guy will be a really great little miniature I think!
Craig from CNC Workshop has also been busy finalising the design for the fences and doing more work on a new building.
These new, smaller buildings (seen here next to #42), will be made to be cheap so you can fill your table with them, using #42 Carver Lane and the Old Corner Shop as centrepiece terrain elements. This one isn't finished yet and needs more windows and doors and generally cool bits.
The Fences got a bit taller and they will be great for helping define areas of your board when you play. Once the designs are finalised Craig will do a test cut to work out how much these will cost and we'll then be able to let you know!
Have a lovely Sunday (or Sunday night depending on where you are!)
Cheers
Pete
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/07 05:16:14
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $106KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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I'm liking the model designs. Curious as to their scale compared to Malifaux models though. Many of them would make great proxies.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/07 05:22:31
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $106KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Whumbachumba wrote:I'm liking the model designs. Curious as to their scale compared to Malifaux models though. Many of them would make great proxies.
From what I recall of the ones I've seen, fairly similar in scale, although not quite as stylised as Malifaux. But yeah, a lot of them would fit in quite well, I think.
I'm seriously in love with those buildings.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/07 06:08:06
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $106KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Whumbachumba wrote:I'm liking the model designs. Curious as to their scale compared to Malifaux models though. Many of them would make great proxies. I've got Malifaux and Twisted models on my desk right now. They're the same scale. As insaniak said, Malifaux models are a bit more stylised, and being plastic they don't have the detail, but they're the same scale. However, I see Nancy as a frequent proxy for Anna Lovelace from Shifting Loyalties, because her mechanical tentacled dress fits with Annas Clockwork dress. And Anna has a poisoned knife, and Nancy has a knife. And because Nancy is a gorgeous model and why not use it? Personally I'm planning on using Nancy as a proxy for Jacob Lynch, because I really just don't like his model. I also have Nightingale but she won't be hitting the table as I have the resin, and her wings are super duper fragile.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/07 13:23:33
Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $106KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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I plan on using these fine models for games of...Twisted!
Update!
Update #37
Mar 7 2016
Egyptian Work In Progress
Hi all,
Here's another update on the work that's going into the Egyptian Faction at the moment!
Inidgo Ford – Final Concept
First up here is the final concept art for Indigo Ford!
Doesn't she look brilliant in glorious colour! As is ever the way some small things will change at the sculpt stage as we see how the art translates into a physical miniature. Owen has done a cracking job and I'm sure she will be a fantastic addition to our range.
More work on Set
The extremely talented Valentin Zak has sent through some new WIP shots of Set. My goodness – what a piece he will be when complete! Even at this stage you can see the brilliant musculature and fine detail he has worked into the piece
Look at that loin cloth – the work on the Egyptian style jewelry there is just stunning.
The legs of Set are brimming with detail and style – he is truly worthy of his status as a true centrepiece of the Twisted range!
The back of Set shows off the lovely, delicate work Valentin has put into the folds of Set's Shendyt (what the Egyptians called those kilt things so I believe) He has captured the volume and feel of the cloth perfectly. The muscles on his back will be a joy to paint – I can tell that even now.
As you can tell I'm a bit excited by the way Set is coming along and I hope you will be too!
Owen has now started on the concept work for Horace de Havilland – the last of the Egyptians that currently need developing. So stay tuned for more on him in the coming days.
After Horace is done it might be time to explore some of the other ideas we have for the Egyptians... Your astounding support through this Kickstarter has allowed us to expand the scope of Twisted so the game is growing even now thanks to you all!
Cheers
Pete
Also, anyone know what happened to
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/07 13:49:42
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $106KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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-Loki- wrote: Whumbachumba wrote:I'm liking the model designs. Curious as to their scale compared to Malifaux models though. Many of them would make great proxies.
I've got Malifaux and Twisted models on my desk right now. They're the same scale. As insaniak said, Malifaux models are a bit more stylised, and being plastic they don't have the detail, but they're the same scale. However, I see Nancy as a frequent proxy for Anna Lovelace from Shifting Loyalties, because her mechanical tentacled dress fits with Annas Clockwork dress. And Anna has a poisoned knife, and Nancy has a knife. And because Nancy is a gorgeous model and why not use it?
Personally I'm planning on using Nancy as a proxy for Jacob Lynch, because I really just don't like his model. I also have Nightingale but she won't be hitting the table as I have the resin, and her wings are super duper fragile.
Thanks! I was looking at the Ariel sculpt on the kickstarter and felt it would be a good Hans proxy for an all female crew.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/07 22:39:54
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $107KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Oohh, good call on Hans. Not a fan of his model but I like his rules. Guess I really have to grab Ariel now. Crap, just saw Ariel is a stretch goal. I wonder if there's any chance of Ariel being purchasable as an add on?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/08 16:11:57
Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $107KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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I love the level of communication in this campaign - both via updates and in the comments section.
Having said that...
...Update Time!
Update #38
Mar 8 2016
The Gamekeeper - more work done!
The Gamekeeper is very close to completion!
We only received these new shots a few days ago and we are so pleased with the work Stéphane Camosseto has done on the Gamekeeper!
There are some amazing details being worked into this miniature - just look at that filigree and the fine work Stéphane has done on his hands.
The rear view shows more of the fantastic filigree and you can see some of the work that has gone into making his legs look elegant yet practical. Stéphane has really captured the pose perfectly!
We are particularly taken with his delicate deer like hooves and the fine detailing work that shows the internal gears and whatnot in his legs.
Slung off his baldric you can see the spare shells for his gun. He has one held in his hand - ready to load.
Here you can see his backpack. It fits in those three indentations in his back. There is a little more work to go here yet - more game and traps to be added and other small details. We are sure you will find this miniature a joy to paint - every detail is there for you!
These are WIP photos so some minor details might change yet but he's really close! We are looking forward to seeing what Stéphane can do with the next Character for Twisted!
- Sebastian and Peter
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/08 19:32:46
Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $108KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Crikey....
That Gamekeeper may be the best thing I have ever seen...
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/09 14:07:47
Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $108KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Double Barreled Update Blast:
Update #39
Mar 9 2016
Character Design Focus - Horace de Havilland
Hi all,
For today's update we will focus on the design of the next Character for the Egyptian Faction - the foppish and slightly cowardly Horace de Havilland! Some of these drawings are only hours old! You, our esteemed backers, are amongst the first in the world to see them!
Once again Owen Aurelio is doing some sterling work on this Character. As usual we started with the idea of an English nobleman, the son of a Lord who has always had his way paid for him and has ended up whiling away his days on Carter's Egyptian dig dirnking local liquor and spending inordinate amounts of time with local ladies.
I drew a quick sketch of what we wanted Horace to look like so Owen had something to work from. We wanted that real 19thC gentleman feel combined with Egyptian elements and a strange, steampunk mechanical hawk!
Owen took the starting sketch and began by developing his clothing and general design first. We wanted the shapes of his clothes to reflect the kind of shapes that were common in ancient Egypt and also to reflect the shapes that exist in a bird's feathers and wings.
Here is his first batch of drawings.
There is quite a military feel to some of these and we kind of liked that. D was our favourite though!
By the second pass we had discarded concept F and focused on the other two. At this stage we were undecided and wanted to see how each developed before making a firm decision.
This design won out and we developed it further. Opening up the sleeve "slits" and refining the way the Canopic Jar, common to all the Egyptian Characters sat. We really like the way his pauldron piece reflects the design of the Pharaoh crowns of ancient Egypt!
Having decided on the clothing Owen moved onto the pose for Horace. He has a real feel of haughty derision and looks absolutely the part for a noble fop, far too proud for his own good!
We are pushing ahead with pose A. The arm is slightly lower and the overall feel is just a bit nicer.
From here we start to develop Horace's pistol. We wanted a long jezzail like gun that we imagine Horace has purchased (with his father's money) from the finest gunsmith in Cairo! More work remains on this element so look our for the next update for that!
It is likely at this stage that Horace will come with both the pointing hand and a holstered gun and a hand that is holding the pistol. We aren't 100% certain on that but it is the plan at the moment.
More updates to come as Owen sends more sketches through!
Cheers
Pete
I really do enjoy the 'evolution of design' stuff they've shown us for various models!
Update #40
Mar 9 2016
Only 1 Week to go!
Thanks to all our Backers!
A huge thank you from both of us at Demented Games for your absolutely amazing support! We couldn't have hoped for a better result and, with you alongside us, Twisted will grow and expand into an amazing range of miniatures and a game we are sure you will all love!
As we head into the last week of the Campaign we want to take a moment to tell you that we really do appreciate the faith and trust you have put in us! You are all fantastic and we are so very grateful to each and every one of you!
- Sebastian and Pete
(P.S. Feel free to share this image with all and sundry! )
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Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $109KAUD ($110KAUD Urkin Shrike) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Update #41
Mar 10 2016
Shirke Unlocked and Pigsty Arrives!
Hi all!
We broke through the $110,000 barrier today! Thanks to you all again for Pledging to support our project!
This has unlocked Shrike to add to your Dickensians Company.
Shrike is fast and dangerous with a long reach from his wicked rat spear! He is unusual for an Urkin in that he has some staying power on the tabletop and can cause real problems for those unprepared for his sudden strikes!
Along with Shirke we are also pleased to announce the arrival on the scene of Pigsty!
This chap is rather hard to finish off on the tabletop! He is tough to wound and has a devastating, albeit short ranged attack thanks to his rake cannon! The Kickstarter Exclusive Resin miniature will be sure to be a real collectors item!
He will be come later as a general release in Metal.
Along with the Monkey King and all the other members of the Guild of Harmony he can be taken as part of a Company composed only of Guild of Harmony Characters or he can be selected to fight alongside your Dickensians, Servants of The Engine or Egyptians!
Once again thank you all for your support of Twisted!
- Sebastian and Pete
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Subject: Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $111KAUD ($115KAUD Bastion + Ariel) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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Glad the Shrike finally got unlocked!
Now I'm just hoping we can make it to Ariel and Bastion before the end.
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Subject: Re:Twisted: A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $111KAUD ($115KAUD Bastion + Ariel) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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There's no doubt we'll get Bastion and Ariel unlocked - and then some!
I mean, we're just about at $114K AUD right now!
Update #42
Mar 11 2016
Character Design Focus - Agatha & Hercule
Hi all!
Here is another in our series of Character design updates. This time we focus on Agatha and Hercule from the Egyptian Faction.
As usual we start the process by deciding which characters we want to design. Given we were in Egypt Agatha Christie seemed an obvious choice. Not only did she spend some time in Egypt but she wrote a rather famous book based there!
Here's a picture of her actually in Egypt!
We really liked the slightly posh look of her amongst the locals and we decided that was the angle to pursue! As usual I did a quick sketch just to drive the work of the concept artist.
We passed her on to the inestimable Owen Aurelio again - he has become rather our 'specialst' for the Egyptian Characters from Carter's side of the Faction.
The first two sketches we got back were quite a surprise. We do allow all our artists a measure of creativity. There is no point in employing a creative and allowing them no room to explore some options!
They were both really cool but neither really hit the mark so we redirected Owen back to our original sketch. Having said that the backpack idea was a winner and we were keen to keep that!
Owen's next pair of drawings were much closer to our vision. The large hat that is so distinctive in the reference image is back and the prim and proper 'lady' (with an enormous Elephant Gun) spirit is well and truly captured
Both had their merits but we decided that A was really what we were after. We really wanted that feel of a lady who brooks no nonsense!
This next iteration is very close to completion! We explored the large gun and made her a bit older. With some final adjustments we arrived at the brilliant concept that is Agatha!
You can see the way Owen has caught the character of Agatha from the reference photo and managed to make her look both a bit stern and quite tough at the same time!
It's always interesting to see what carries from sketch to sketch. Look, for instance, at the decoration on her hat and you can see how it slowly came together over a few versions.
Hercule - Agatha's small robotic companion and servant was a much shorter process.
Owen started with this sketch that was quite close to my original.
There were some really nice details in there but Sebastian and I both felt that the spring waist would be far to difficult to carry into a miniature.
The next version of Heercule was nailed by Owen and we proceeded straight to the final concept.
This one we loved. It captured everything we wanted and was a perfect match to the casual elegance of Agatha! It also captures so much of what makes the character of Hercule stand out - I particularly like his moustache and eyebrows for some reason!
As with all these concept drawings please bear in mind the miniature might be slightly different in some ways. There are certain things that work well in a sketch that don't translate into the miniature and some things that will just cause production issues like mould tearing.
We want to ensure you get the absolute best miniatures we can produce every time so making sure the Character will cast well as reliably as possible is vital! Be assured though that we will always stick as closely as we can to the concept!
I hope you enjoyed this update. I have some more planned for over the last weekend of the campaign so keep an eye out!
Cheers
Pete
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/03/12 16:29:11
Subject: Re:Twisted:A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $114K AUD ($115K AUD Bastion + Ariel) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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The magic system!
Alchemancy!
Update #43
Mar 11 2016
Rules Update - Alchemancy
Nancy moved quickly towards the darkened alley. She knew the Servants of The Engine were abroad and that time was short if she were to escape a fight for which she was not prepared.
She stepped into the darkness, her iron tentacles whispering quietly over the wet cobblestones
Suddenly, out of the shadows emerged the tall, elegant form of Launcelot, his long blade leveled and ready. Nancy reacted quickly, snatching a small, dark globe from her belt.
With a word she threw the delicate glass bauble and it struck the knight full in the chest, shattering and releasing the Elemental Essences enclosed within.
In an instant Launcelot staggered, his senses reeling as the Alchemantic Invocation took hold of him. Nancy took her opportunity, slipping past the knight as he slumped against the wall of the alley.
“That was too close” she thought. Her investigations into the Node were not yet complete and, once they were even the mighty Launcelot would prove no obstacle to her rise – let alone that fool Psyches...
Alchemancy is the system of Magic used in Twisted. It relies on the Alchemancer's use of Elemental Essences to harness the latent power of The Engine to bring forth great and sometimes devastating effects. Whilst these Invocations can be powerful they are not without risk and sometimes things can go terribly wrong!
There are 40 Alchemantic Invocation cards in the Alchemancy Deck that comes with the boxed rules. These are divided into four Schools of Alchemancy:
Fire: Alchemancers who have this School are able to cause great destruction and on the counter it allows the Alchemancer to make others more powerful by enhancing their abilities.
Earth: Proponents of the Earth School are said to have power of life and death. They can also call forth beings from Elemental Regions beyond the reality of the Twisted World.
Air: Typically the Air based Alchemancer works to protect others, sometimes at his or her own expense. They are also known for being able to travel where others cannot, flying, passing through walls or moving at great speed.
Water: These Alchemancers specialise in Healing and can take the most seriously wounded person from Death’s very doorstep. They also have the ability to weaken and confound their foes. The phrase “gone to water” has never been quite so appropriate...
Some Alchemancers can draw on all four Schools. Some only have one or two areas of specialty however.
Not all Characters in Twisted can call Alchemantic Invocations. Any Character with an Alchemancy (Alc) bonus of 0 can never call an Invocation unless it's via an Eye of The Engine or Tempt Fate card.
Shown below is an image of two Character cards, Nancy and Nouveau. Both have Alchemantic ability but Nancy is much more powerful.
Nancy’s Alchemancy Bonus is higher than Nouveau’s (7 v 4) and she has many more Essences to start the game. What this means in game terms is that Nancy will generally start with a wider selection of Alchemantic Invocations (or more powerful ones) and that she will have a better chance of success when calling them into being.
The Essences are represented by a series of small boxes next to the name of the Schools each Alchemancer possesses. Essences can take the form of small vials of liquid or gas, small crystals or even intricate metal containers that glow with the powers of the Elements trapped within.
These Essences are used up when generating Alchemical Effects and may be replenished when the Alchemancer recovers from his or her efforts. The more Essences a Character starts the game with the more Invocations they can call before running low and needing to recover.
An Alchemancer starts the game with a number of Invocations that you preselect from the Alchemancy Deck before the game. These may not be changed once the game has commenced under normal circumstances. Each Alchemancer can take Invocations who's Power rating adds up to 1.5 times his or her Alchemancy Bonus (rounded up). Nancy has an Alchemancy Bonus of 7 – she may therefore take Invocations that add up to 11 Power.
Her selection for a game might look like this:
On each card you will see a few statistics for the Invocation and some notes about its effect.
Name: What the Effect is commonly called by Alchemancers.
School Symbol: To which School of Alchemancy it is tied most strongly.. Some Invocations or other effects can enhance or protect against certain Schools of Alchemancy in general. For example a “Hades Amulet” gives an Alchemancer a bonus to call “Fire” Invocations.
Power: This is the value used when selecting which Alchemantic Invocations to take at the start of each game. An Alchemancer can select Invocations up to 1.5 times his or her Alchemancy bonus in Power (rounded up) so Nancy can take Invocations that add up to 11 Power (7 x 1.5 = 10.5 rounded up to 11)
Action: How many actions the Invocation uses up. Most Invocations are a single Action. They can be called multiple times in a turn given sufficient Essences. Some of the more powerful ones use 2 Actions to Call. An Alchemancer can use two Actions to call a single Action Invocation, this is called a “focused Invocation” and they get +4 on their Alchemancy bonus to successfully call the effect into being.
Difficulty: How difficult the Invocation is to bring into being. This number is the target the Alchemancer must achieve on a D20 plus Alchemancy Bonus roll. If he or she passes this roll then the number of Essences used are marked off the Character’s card. If the roll fails half the number of Essences required (rounded down to a minimum of 1).
Breaking: For Invocations that have a duration this is the number that needs to be achieved by the target of the Invocation and the relevant bonus to be applied in order to end the effect of the Invocation. This occurs in the Maintenance Phase of the Turn.
Elements: Which Essences are required and how many of each are consumed to generate the Invocation. When an Alchemancer begins to run low on Essences he or she may spend a single Action to regenerate half the Essences used so far (rounded up) or 2 Actions to regenerate all of them. The Alchemancer may choose which Essences he or she regenerates.
Nancy has called Fire Burst and Bolster over previous turns and so has used 3 Fire Essences, 2 Air Essences and 1 Water Essence. As she has used 6 Essences she can restore 3 of them. She may choose to restore all 3 Fire Essences, all the Water and Air Essences or 1 of each kind. It is up to her. Which element you choose affects what Alchemical Invocations you will be able to generate next turn so think carefully!
Range: How far away from the Alchemancer the Invocation may be called into being. This range is in inches. Some Invocations require the Alchemancer to touch the target and may only be used in Close Combat.
Area: Details the area affected by the Invocation. For Invocations that have a template Characters that are partially under the template can try and make Finesse Check to leap clear and avoid the area. You don’t want to be trapped in a corner though...
Invocation that have an area marked "Personal" affect only the target on which they are called.
Duration: How long the Invocation lasts not including the turn in which it is called.
Effect: What the Alchemical Invocation actually does.
Backfire: What happens if you fail your Alchemancy Check badly. When you roll a 1 on your Alchemancy Check the Invocation goes badly wrong! These effects are applied immediately. In addition this will attract The Engine’s attention so a Tempt Fate draw occurs immediately for the Alchemancer who tried to call the Invocation.
Nancy wants to call “Fire Burst” during her Activation to scorch a couple of impertinent Servants of The Engine.
Nancy is successful and the small 2” Template is placed at any point she wishes within range of the Invocation.
She has sufficient Essences to call it one more time before she might need to pause and regenerate more of them. Alternatively she could just use another Invocation that she still has Essences for!
Alchemancers in Twisted are quite powerful Characters when used wisely as they can buff or heal your own Characters or weaken and damage your foes! Take care with them though as they tend to be quite weak in Combat and things can go very poorly for them should they get engaged by a tough opponent.
This isn’t always true however, Nouveau, as shown above is a bit of an all-rounder he can fight and shoot rather well and has reasonable Alchemantic abilities too! Having said that he is expensive to field in your Company and this can bring its own set of problems...
I hope you enjoyed this update! Here’s to the last few days of the Campaign and thanks again for your support of Twisted!
Cheers
Pete

I really like this system - it should be loads of fun!
PREVIEWS?!?
Update #44
Mar 12 2016
The Madness of Craig...
Craig - our Scenery designer has a strange, and slightly disturbing habit, of coming up with all sorts of random ideas for Twisted. These are a few of them...
Please Note: These are very rough ideas - some may make it into production - some may not but in all cases they will be developed further if we proceed!
This big fellow is an idea Craig had for a Dickensians "big guy". We like it a great deal and it is now in our thinking for the future... We can see him stomping across your tabletop, flinging iron sewer lids at his foes...
Bobbies
These little chaps might form a low points cost option for the Servants of The Engine! Now you can see where Dodger might have gotten his wheel!
Bolivar
Anyone read any Harry Harrison lately? :-) A possible member of the Guild of Harmony!
Did anyone say Hammer Horror?
Sewer Golem
A classic reimagined for Twisted! This might fit with a Faction we have in mind for the future...
As I said - none of these have been definitely approved as yet. Having said that there are some cracking ideas here and we will pursue at least a some of them!
Cheers
Pete
I'd bet that most of these eventually become miniatures!
UNLOCKS!
Update #45
Mar 12 2016
Bastion and Ariel Unlocked!
The two new FREE miniatures for Twisted have unlocked!
Pledges over $150 now also get a free Bastion the Crab miniature and pledges over $250 also get the superb Ariel Miniature for free!
More cool stuff to come so keep your eye out for new stretch goals tomorrow!
Cheers
Pete
Sweet!
Now, on to Pigsty!
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Subject: Twisted:A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $115K AUD ($120K AUD Pigsty unlock) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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The Guild of Harmony is up as a SG!
I needs them!
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Subject: Re:Twisted:A Steampunk Wargame - Kickstarter @ $115K AUD ($120K AUD Pigsty unlock) - Latest on Pg. 4!
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They work for The Balance!
Looks like their box set will have cards for...all The Guild figures?
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