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http://en.ex-illis.com/

Also the D6 did a interview with these guys at Gencon if anyone is interested in finding out more info. The website does not get a whole lot of info but it will get you going in the right path, the interview they did is what got me hooked. Its a historical fantasy game sent in 1309. Lots of characters and no real "factions" to speak of. I think the coolest thing about this game will be that the computer will be doing all the dice rolls and measuring and such. A non war gamer that may be interested in the hobby but does not want to learn big rule sets this may be the perfect start to get them hooked.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933187.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933209.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933209.page GMT Re:Exillis Beta Now Open! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933214.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933214.page GMT Re:Exillis Beta Now Open! D6 interview and as far as pics on the mins I know they have some on the site here: http://ex-illis.com/en/gameplay.xml (sorry guess I should have posted this link instead of the other one....) then click on the troops and there is a pic of each type of unit there.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933218.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933218.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933278.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933278.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
Lormax wrote:I signed up for the beta, but haven't heard anything back from them. I'd really like to get involved in this.


Me too!

I guessing I didn't make the cut, but I am interested in hearing about it from those who did!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933341.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/933341.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
Lormax wrote:I signed up for the beta, but haven't heard anything back from them. I'd really like to get involved in this.



Alpharius wrote:

Me too!

I guessing I didn't make the cut, but I am interested in hearing about it from those who did!


You both may want to try and email them and see if you can get in since you signed up. I emailed contactus at bastionstudio dot com after I signed up for the site and got my email telling me I was in today. I signed up on the 21st.

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EDIT: Ok, I'm reading the PDF on "Melee" right now, sounds like an early Renaissance/late medieval game with heavy fantasy elements. It mentions Swiss Pikemen, Varangian Guards, and the increasing appearance of ogres on the battlefield. It seems the map is broken into "zones" (pics of their custom roll-up map indicate a square grid). There's a plethora of different combat options, which seem to derive from the nature of the weapons the units are equipped with as well as who/what they are fighting.

http://ex-illis.com/en/image/media/pdf/melee.pdf

Sounds like it combines the ease and complexity of Medieval 2: Total War with fantasy wargaming miniatures. My curiosity is piqued. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/934141.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/934141.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/934842.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/934842.page GMT Re:Exillis Beta Now Open! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/938641.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/938641.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
There's also more than just using computers to handle combat. It also tracks unit experience, armies, and more.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/938984.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/938984.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
Vertrucio wrote:Keep in mind, it makes use of ipods and laptops, with versions for things like the palm pre coming along. Since laptops are common these days at gaming stores, I can see this game being doable.

There's also more than just using computers to handle combat. It also tracks unit experience, armies, and more.


Yep already planned on testing it out on my Ipod Touch and the GFs netbook plus my HTPC. I am a techie geek so its gonna get ran on anything that will install it! I too think this will help TONS if the system its self is not 100% borked. I do not think it is but only time shall tell.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/938991.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/938991.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/939003.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/939003.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
Linkdead wrote:Why don't you just play a computer game...


If we all like fantasy combat so much why don't we all just LARP instead of playing with silly plastic figuers? Ooh yea... we don't want to, and there are times you don't want to play full video games either.

There are always those that take a dim view to innovation.
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Linkdead wrote:Why don't you just play a computer game...


Because as a tech geek and a mini war gamer I like the innovation of this idea. Everyone always whines about this codex is gimped or that rule is broken and I think in the long run this game will not see such issues. Hell if GW would do this I would be WAY more into it than I am now.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/939252.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/939252.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
te3b0r wrote:
Linkdead wrote:Why don't you just play a computer game...


Because as a tech geek and a mini war gamer I like the innovation of this idea. Everyone always whines about this codex is gimped or that rule is broken and I think in the long run this game will not see such issues. Hell if GW would do this I would be WAY more into it than I am now.


yes and if you you think a unit is cheesy you could always change code, ahh the joys of being a techie]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/939450.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/939450.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940771.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940771.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
penek wrote:there was already something alike.. and that "thing" called Eye of Judgement, some card game for ps3. All i can say - that game was horrible



Sorry but not even close!!! That was just cards. This is a full on mini game with having the rules, measurements, and dice rolls done by the computer. You are right eye of judgement was crap but not like this. At least in theory thus far. EOJ was a computerized version of Magic this is a computerized version of WHFB at least IMO]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940869.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940869.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
Seemed like one of those games you see once at Gencon and never hear from the company again. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940930.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940930.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
Linkdead wrote:From what I saw at Gencon the computer combat system reminded me of Advance Wars. The miniatures are plastic, but the detail is not very good. I couldn't tell if the miniatures will come as pre-paints the demo game minis had some horrible paint jobs.

Seemed like one of those games you see once at Gencon and never hear from the company again.



That part I can tell you they will not come pre painted they come unassembled and unpainted. Not sure of the detail of them yet however. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940994.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/940994.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open! GW in terms of quality. The gameplay sadly is lackluster. I would rather be playing a mini game or a computer game, not a combination of both.

The beta is very rough, most of us who have downloaded it have been unable ot play a game and you need to be a heavy tech geek to get the game to play. Those that have a passing knowlege of computers should pass as they seem to give very little help to get the game to run propperly.

I bought the game just for the boards which are similar to the ones GW did, but cheaper.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/941401.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/941401.page GMT Exillis Beta Now Open!
beowulfhunter wrote:The figs actully have very good detail I would say they are on par with GW in terms of quality. The gameplay sadly is lackluster. I would rather be playing a mini game or a computer game, not a combination of both.

The beta is very rough, most of us who have downloaded it have been unable ot play a game and you need to be a heavy tech geek to get the game to play. Those that have a passing knowlege of computers should pass as they seem to give very little help to get the game to run propperly.

I bought the game just for the boards which are similar to the ones GW did, but cheaper.



Well at least I am a tech geek so I can try and work through the glitches. How bad have they been?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/941430.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/941430.page GMT Re:Exillis Beta Now Open! GW for sure. I will post pics of them once I get home and I will start a new thread in the other gaming section if anyone wants to see my thoughts on this game once I start playing it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/948903.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/948903.page GMT Re:Exillis Beta Now Open! FYI:

Hi everybody,

Just a quick note to let you know that no application for the Ex illis beta program will be possible after September the 10th.

We need to concentrate on finalizing the game and preparing for the big launch early November! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/952261.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/253993/952261.page GMT