Year: 2017

So, I’m back in the office after one of the greatest Thanksgiving breaks I’ve ever had. Thursday I was at my friend’s place. We gamed. We had turkey. We watched football. It was amazing. Friday, I had friends over at my place for Thanksgiving 2: Thank Harder. We games more. We had more turkey. We… didn’t watch football, but we did play Mario Kart… which is nothing like football, but still… And then Saturday I went to a game shop in Alabama to play Guild Ball and put together a Gundam model, then went out for authentic German food. Sunday I rested (I really needed it by then).
It. Was. Amazing.

And today, I’m back in the office, playing hella-catch-up because I basically didn’t touch anything work-related for around 96 hours.

Anyway, lets get your gaming tables looking as good as our dinner tables from a couple days ago.

Today in the Terrain Corner we have: DungeonWorks 3D Printed Terrain Up On Kickstarter and New 15mm Scale Meadow Battlefield From Deep-Cut Studio.

DungeonWorks 3D Printed Terrain Up On Kickstarter

Game Decor has partnered with a very talented 3D artist under the banner of “DungeonWorks” and is launching this Kickstarter for a new line of high resolution 3D printer files for modular dungeons and accessories.

There are currently 3 lines of models with a total of 11 sets in 8 uniquely themed dungeons containing over 500 models in all, planned for release. Several more themes and expansions for each line are planned to be released afterwards.

New 15mm Scale Meadow Battlefield From Deep-Cut Studio

New game mat release! Latest Meadow design is an update and improvement to our 15 mm scale range. Neutral grassy background will fit any setting in any era and will please the eye with natural looking details. Premium mousepad material, optional grids and hexes and just the right timing for Black Friday await you

It could be said that all advertising is some form of propaganda. And, really, all the stories on here are a form of advertising. So, it could be argued, that I’m in the propaganda business. Though I’m not really sure I like the ring of that. But waddyagonnado? You’re gonna read about the Propagandist pursuit coming from the Above the Law expansion for Through the Breach.

From the post:

The Propagandist is a new Social Pursuit found in Above the Law. The Propagandist’s core mechanic is The Voice of the People: each time the character succeeds on a Social Skill duel, they gain stackable a Condition that increases the final duel total of their Art, Printing, and Convince duels for the rest of the session. This encourages a Propagandist to stick their nose into other peoples’ business right from the very start of an adventure, as it just empowers their ability to spread rumors and propaganda later in the session.

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Over the centuries, many different groups have inhabited the lands surrounding the Mediterranean, and they have fought with each other for every bit of coastline they can get. But, then again, they’ve also traded with each other. It’s kind of a love-hate relationship they all have. And in Trade and War – Ancient Mediterranean, you’ll be in charge of one of those civilizations. The game is up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

Trade And War – Ancient Mediterranean is a strategy 4x (explore, expand, exploit, exterminate) board game with a balanced combination of a trade and war activity. You play as a ruler of Carthage, Egypt, Greece or Rome civilizations. Build and expand your Empire and win the game!

You perform trade with resources, and builds ships, caravans, legions and improve cities with buildings like ports, trade posts, barracks, walls and a Wonder, that will give you an important advantage; each turn follow the different story from event cards; win and lose battles with other cities, ships, caravans; use trade, move and war play cards to get strategy advantage; travel to a distant lands to discover resurrection or a treasure.

The second wave of November releases is now available from Privateer Press. They’ve got still some more Cygnar releases. The Trolls are getting some more new figures. And to keep everyone warm, Menoth’s got a colossal release. So whether you’re more for the Warmachine or the Hordes side of things, there’s possibly something new for you.

o Boost the scale of warfare with the full rules for Unbound, now updated to the new edition rules. Unbound lets you play giant battles with multiple ’casters utilizing streamlined rules.
o Fight for the hardiest kith and kin with the Northkin theme force, detailing the background, organization, and lives of these frosty Trollbloods.
o Plus, catch up on the history of the Iron Kingdoms with the next installment of “The Fire & The Forge,” explore the contested city of Fellig in “Hostile Territory,” and get some insight on the stats of upcoming releases in “After Action Report.

Blockhouses are often built to support Cygnaran trenchworks, providing girded fire bays and supporting fire in the event of an enemy overrun of the front. Able to withstand direct artillery fire from all but the heaviest enemy guns, these blockhouses return fire with salvos from their impressive cannons while acting as mustering points to reinforce embattled trencher platoons.

As turn the wrenches of the mechaniks, so turns the war. Trencher combat engineers are even tougher and more combat-ready than their field mechanik counterparts in the regular Cygnaran Army. Every man and woman among them must be as adept with a firearm as they are at maintaining and repairing the warjacks and weapons of the platoon.

Dedicated raiding bands are vital for smaller kriels that rely on their spoils to survive. These skirmishers use ambushes and hit-and-run tactics. Raiders carry firebombs used to set buildings ablaze to distract sentries and lure them from storehouses, bombs equally effective against massed infantry. It is also their job to plunder downed foes after a skirmish, a task veteran warriors consider beneath them.

Few warchiefs command so black a reputation as the acrimonious Valka Curseborn. Noted for a foul temper, he has become bitter and ruthless with the passing of the years. At each battle’s end, he looks around himself with bloodied axes, taking in the carnage he has unleashed, disgruntled that he still draws breath. He seeks a hero’s death but is too stubborn to die easily. The foe worthy to claim his life has yet to stand before him.

The consecrated colossals of the Protectorate of Menoth are towering masterpieces of faith and war. The Revelator strips away the obscuring magic of profane casters and scorches the earth to leave nothing but ashes behind.

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In life, there are choices. Left or right? Fries or salad? Sandals or boots? Well, OR?!, a new party card game up on Kickstarter, asks you all sorts of questions like this, forcing you to decide between two horrible options. It’s a new take on Would You Rather, a game that most of us have played many times before.

From the campaign:

We all have deep and unsolved questions burning inside of us. But we struggle to find a time and place to express these burning questions. As much as we want to ask the checkout lady if she would rather “have no skin or have no bones?”, we don’t, because we’re grown adults and should know better. It would also be a strange thing to ask while she scans in my laxatives and bottle of vodka.

But we at ‘Yeah Nah Man’ have created a game that solves this everyday issue. We dove deep into what questions our strange minds were holding and poured that into the great party card game this is”OR?!’.

OR?! Is a ‘Would you rather’ style party game for modern people. It’s easy to play and will expose your and your friends true moral compases. You will really see how far rock bottom is in the people you know and love.

With 9 game types to choose from, each tailored for a different gaming experience, ‘OR?!’ will be a party favorite time and time again.

The Kickstarter campaign is up and running now. It’s set to go for another 18 days.

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Do you like getting things for a lot cheaper than usual? I know I do! Well, if you’re a fan of miniatures and board games, you’ll want to check out CMON’s holiday sale. It got underway yesterday and goes until Christmas Eve. Items are discounted up to 80% off (and, trust me, I know, it’s not just 1-2 things that low just to promote the price drop. There’s literally thousands of items reduced by that much). Get them while supplies last!

From the post:

This is the season for giving, and CMON has a big gift for our fans. Starting today and running until December 24, we are slashing prices on select games.

You’ll find discounts of up to 80% on Dark Age, Wrath of Kings, CMON board games, and much more. These deals are only while supplies last, so once an item is sold out, it’s gone! Don’t let these amazing savings pass you by.

Visit the CMON Webstore to take advantage of these incredible deals and be sure to check back often as new items will be added throughout the sale.

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