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Title: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: manic _miner on April 16, 2017, 08:39:11 PM
 Not sure if this has had any love but i really like the look of this game and the setting too.The miniatures shown so far look really good too.

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1559814207/the-drowned-earth-miniatures-game
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: von Lucky on April 16, 2017, 11:39:46 PM
Not something interesting me right now, but nice setting and miniatures. And good to see it got off the ground.

Those dinosaurs could be useful though.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: zemjw on April 19, 2017, 09:07:45 AM
Just noticed this one myself.

I like some of the figures, but not really all of any one faction  :?

I may go for a single crew, but 12 months for delivery is a bit steep - especially as he's claiming to have fully tested the production pipeline.

I'd also like to see some size comparison shots against other ranges, as it's claiming to be 35mm. Sadly, as it's a standalone product, I'm not sure how likely that is to happen.

I suspect I'll pass, but it is going well, so best of luck to the guy :)
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: manic _miner on April 19, 2017, 10:08:17 AM
 You can by single miniatures from each faction.

 I thin the extra time for getting things sorted is good as it gives him plenty of time to get it right.I am sure if things get done quickly that the April 2018 date will change.There are the two new crew groups to get into production and the rule book to be done along with the Dino's which are shown.Who know's what else will be coming.

 Another stretch goal passed now too.Profile cards for the characters.

 There will also be a free miniature which is going to be use-able in all factions.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: zemjw on April 19, 2017, 10:34:03 AM
You can by single miniatures from each faction.

I'd noticed that, but thought it was only in addition to the £30 pledge levels. Re-reading it, you're correct, so that makes it much more tempting.

Still a while to go, but I'll make a note to decide one way or the other nearer the time
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: manic _miner on April 19, 2017, 04:34:21 PM
 The Gorilla types are £15 each so you could get them if they are the one's which interest you.

 I am looking forward to seeing what other races there are to come.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: zemjw on April 20, 2017, 09:07:44 AM
It's actually the female archer from the Artifacters that looks most interesting. The female militia member looks quite promising as well. However, that becomes £2 for the pledge, £15 for the figures and £5 for p&p, which starts to get expensive.

The rest don't really fit into anything I'm working on, although some could be useful in an SF setting, eg a Rogue Stars gang. The lizard figure from the Artifacters looks quite promising for that.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: manic _miner on April 20, 2017, 04:06:16 PM
 See if you know anyone else who is local to you who can add on to there pledge.

 I think the figures will have use in many different systems.

 Some really nice poses and characters in the factions so far.

 Looking forward to seeing what the free miniature will be.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: JayOBedlam on April 23, 2017, 02:57:53 PM
I got a chance to play this at Salute this year, and all I can say is - it is awesome.

The game was cinematic, tense and exciting. I felt like I was making interesting and difficult decisions at every turn, and the sense of player agency was strong. The dice mechanics are unusual, but I think they work really well - you roll two dice each test, one to pass, the other to 'nail it' - essentially critical hits. Doubles mean you 'feat', getting that action for free. It's pretty intuitive, I had picked it up after the first game.

The characters were beautifully sculpted, and played very differently with interesting abilities - the crazy flamethrower wielding crook felt very different to the agile bow wielding huntress, who both felt very different from the giant uplifted gorillas who smashed 7 shades out of each other in a wonderful fight. Uplifted animal races are cool and different, and the setting (a tropical water world) was unique and visually appealing.

I'll be backing this at KS for at least 3 factions (I find the 'town guard' faction a bit generic looking at the moment, hopefully some new factions will be unlocked), I took a few pics although they aren't the best - I was having too much fun playing to pause for long for photography!

(http://i.imgur.com/zgEHFx1.jpg)
Awesome tropical scenery

(http://i.imgur.com/uJfrl2t.jpg)
Uplifted gorillas meet in melee madness

(http://i.imgur.com/kQXtHUN.jpg)
Hunting dinosaurs!
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: manic _miner on April 23, 2017, 06:10:15 PM
 Looks like it was a hit at Salute from what i have seen.

 A new mounted piece has been added as the next stretch goal.The mount is a Raptor which looks really well done and has a small Flying creature on its head.

 Just ordered palm trees from Ebay and some terrain elements too.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: Marine0846 on April 23, 2017, 06:48:08 PM
Looks very cool.
Will really have to think about getting in.
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: Jocke on April 30, 2017, 06:55:15 PM
Have you guys seen the new Uttaraptors Stretch Goal... awesome sculpts.  :o
Title: Re: The Drowned Earth Kick Starter is now on and funded too
Post by: manic _miner on May 01, 2017, 08:51:58 AM
 The Uttaraptors do look great.Nice to see two different sculpts for them.Just need to find the money to add them now too ;).
Title: Re: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: JayOBedlam on May 11, 2017, 01:36:35 PM
Some really cool competitions going on in the final week, including painting competitions and "best location" type creative competitions where best location gets included in the final canon.
Title: Re: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: Denny Crane on May 15, 2017, 09:48:48 AM
This Ks got already my attentiin because of the jungle Setting. When the first apes were released this Ks totaly got me  :D
Two friends of mine shared an all in pledge, but I am not sure if I will stick to one faction
Title: Re: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: JayOBedlam on May 15, 2017, 10:56:22 AM
I ended up moving my pledge up to All In. Really dig the setting, models and rules, so it seems like a good deal. Just gotta find opponents now  ;D
Title: Re: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: manic _miner on May 15, 2017, 07:32:25 PM
 The new Master builder pledge level is amazing value.Might try to up my pledge to it too.

 Like the new little Dino's which have been added as a stretch goal.
Title: Re: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: JayOBedlam on May 15, 2017, 08:59:52 PM
Yeah, the new "bubble head" dinos are awesome :D
Title: Re: [Kickstarter] The Drowned Earth - Funded
Post by: JayOBedlam on May 16, 2017, 08:09:53 AM
Last hours of the campaign, I upped my pledge to the all in level - I think £200 for the entire line so far is very good value. Any London gamers interested in playing once this lands, PM me!