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Author Topic: ACP164: The Albedo Miniatures Game  (Read 27837 times)

Offline Chris Abbey

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ACP164: The Albedo Miniatures Game
« on: October 15, 2018, 01:08:22 PM »


Albedo Miniatures Game ACP164
ACP164 is a 28mm miniatures game based on the ‘Albedo Anthropomorphics’ comic written by Steve Gallacci. The product line includes a campaign sourcebook, rules system, a miniatures range, vehicles, buildings and terrain items.



Timings & Approach
The Albedo Miniatures Game is live on Kickstarter today (15th October and runs until 19th November). We have many pledges available including early bird discounts for combinations of rules, miniatures and terrain.

We are, however adopting a slightly different approach in that the miniatures we have already developed are available for purchase from Sally 4th (https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Albedo-Patrol) , so gamers can begin exploring the Albedo Universe immediately as well as being able to participate in the play test of the rules.


Background
The series is sophisticated and thoughtful, blending hard science and practical military weaponry with cute furry creatures. There are no blasters or zap guns, no clone armies or death stars, just critters trying to make sense of their existence amid a starry backdrop. The opposing factions in their universe are the Independent Lapine Republic (ILR), who are engaged in a war of expansion against everyone else, which has forced the creation of the ConFed, or Confederation of Planets. The ConFed is represented by two different forces, the Home Guard, who maintain security on individual planets, and the Extra Planetary Defence Force, an elite force dedicated to defending systems and recapturing systems taken by the ILR.

Rules System
The Albedo Combat Patrol rules have been written by John 'Buck' Surdu. They feature innovative, fast play, card-based combat mechanisms that bring out the detail of tactical ground based combat operations.

Miniatures Range
These have been digitally sculpted and the figures are supplied as multi-piece metal castings to allow a wide variety of troop types to be depicted.

Terrain Range
Albedo is based on a rich comic book heritage which has a very different look and feel to it than many of the dark, gothic brands of sci-fi miniature gaming that many of us are used to, so we wanted to create a complete gaming environment that captures this. We have designed and developed a complete range of detailed sleek, modern, plexi-glass and steel urban buildings with solar panels and air filtration units. The range includes a Hab Block (apartments), a Biz Block (shops and offices) and a Fab Block (factory / workshop, where things get fabricated).





Full details on Kick Starter Page @ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/179272384/albedo-combat-patrol-the-28mm-sci-fi-miniatures-ga
« Last Edit: February 26, 2019, 09:24:57 AM by Chris Abbey »
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Offline Hobby Services

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Re: Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2018, 02:30:15 PM »
Literal gun bunny.  Love it.

Offline Tungdil

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Re: Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2018, 03:13:41 PM »
I think you'll be funded today or latest tomorrow. Cool!

Offline Wildman II

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Re: Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2018, 03:30:57 PM »
I'm in!

Offline Chris Abbey

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Re: Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2018, 03:42:52 PM »
Yes, it's where we can go with stretch goal's that is exciting.
I'm hoping that we will be funded in first 12 hours, we have an hour and 20 minutes left and only £392 to go!

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2018, 07:11:41 PM »
Funded in 13 hours.
First stretch goal unlocked which is the Portable Missile Launcher.


The next goal is the ILR Portable Missile Launcher & Crew

Offline Tungdil

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2018, 07:24:23 PM »
Congrats!  :)

Offline Chris Abbey

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2018, 11:47:48 AM »
Thanks for your kind wishes.

What a crazy 24 hours at has been! Kickstarter launched, funded in first 13 hours, first stretch goal smashed, Albedo Miniatures pre-orders arrived, packed and dispatched.


So... Here's a look at the worlds favorite EDF officer, Erma Felna, caught here off duty and relaxing in something casual. These images give an indication of what a great job our sculptor has done in capturing the spirit of the original cartoon images. During the Kick starter campaign we are expecting to introduce alternative Erma sculpts, but this one is the Ltd edition sculpt. She is FREE for the first 500 backers pledging £50 or more and she will be accompanied by a numbered Ltd edition certificate making her even more desirable!


If you have not checked the Albedo Miniatures Game Kickstarter out yet, take a look @ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/179272384/albedo-combat-patrol-the-28mm-sci-fi-miniatures-ga

Offline Chris Abbey

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2018, 11:12:07 AM »
So who are the ILR? You might be preparing to fight with them, or you might be preparing to fight against them, either way it's best to know a bit about them.

If you are not in the know, the ILR or Independent Lapine Republic are not a bunch of cute bunnies with big guns but one of the main factions in Albedo Combat Patrol, The Albedo Miniatures Game. This is a sci-fi skirmish game, with its own range of miniatures, buildings and publications based on the rich and detailed background from Steve Gallacci's Albedo Anthropomorphic comic series that ran for over 22 years!



If you found this interesting, check out further details @ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/179272384/albedo-combat-patrol-the-28mm-sci-fi-miniatures-ga

Offline Munindk

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2018, 07:44:30 AM »
I backed to get the source book :)

Offline Chris Abbey

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2018, 07:21:03 PM »
Another day, another stretch goal smashed!
The EDF Officer is the latest miniature to head off for sculpting.



Great to hear that backers are enjoying the game already. Just read this update over on TMP from David Burden.

"I've been a lifelong fan of Albedo so great to see this project happening. In the middle of a first play of the rules and the card-based mechanic is working really well – makes for a very quick game and minimal looking up of charts (really just the weapon spec's and they soon get fixed in the mind). My pre-order figures have also just arrived and look really nice, very clean, and can't wait to get the MDF scenery unpacked over the weekend. I could certainly see myself also using the rules and terrain for more human based SF (any chance of a human head set?), and even for modern, post-1950s skirmish (not surprising given the rules heritage!). Will write an AAR up on my blog once the first game is finished."

The early bird pledges have been very, very popular and now there are only 6 fire team commander and one platoon commander deal left.

Full details of Kick Starter @ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/179272384/albedo-combat-patrol-the-28mm-sci-fi-miniatures-ga

Offline Chris Abbey

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2018, 05:46:09 PM »
The Albedo Miniatures Game was featured in todays Beasts of War Weekender Show @ https://youtu.be/nP-vN9rAuiU?t=2999

Offline Chris Abbey

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2018, 10:33:40 AM »
Added some 'Critter Conversion Kits' for Otters today.



These are available to pre-order from www.acp164.com

They will also be used as part of the mix of random species type in all of the Kickstarter pledges. Full details in update : https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44464608_344204196153191_9033027006215749632_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=c79bca04a63fcca6dfe8e423710d75f5&oe=5C84C81C


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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2018, 02:40:41 PM »




On another note, random strange question but any plans for casualty/wounded figures?
They do make rather nice objectives and bait.

I really have no idea what I'm doing.

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Re: [KICKSTARTER] Albedo Miniatures Game Launched Today
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2018, 05:20:48 AM »
That's a good idea.
When we get near the end of the current stretch goal list we will arrange a backers vote for some new stretch goals.