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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Roebeast45 on November 17, 2011, 01:34:28 PM

Title: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on November 17, 2011, 01:34:28 PM
Hi everyone,

I've recently started a Kickstarter campaign to create a comic book and revamped rules for our cult classic Zombie Plague. The new book will tell the story of the four main characters and have ZP 2.0 rules, new cards, and map. We're also working on all new, redesigned miniatures. Please have a look!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/zombie-plague-issue-1

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/zombieplaguepinupsmall.jpg)

Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: aircav on November 17, 2011, 01:47:28 PM
When are you doing a miniature of Chelsea Harlow?
Every game needs a cheerleader with a chainsaw  :D
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on November 17, 2011, 01:49:39 PM
looks very interesting,i liked yr Work for the YVA Comic too  :)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on November 17, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
Thanks gents! Chelsea will be the second miniature that we do. We'd like to do the four characters first and then start on the zed-heads.
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: YIU on November 17, 2011, 06:35:21 PM
Excellent news as Zombie Plague is one of my favourite zombies games. The comic seems awesome.
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: inkwell on November 17, 2011, 09:01:50 PM
Excellent project! Very much looking forward to seeing the minis.
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Whiskyrat on November 17, 2011, 11:16:21 PM
Excellent project - you have a  pledge.  ;)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on November 19, 2011, 12:04:29 AM
Six backers right out of the gate. Thank you all!   :D

There are donation levels that go from $1 to $150 and they're all greatly appreciated. Please help us out here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/zombie-plague-issue-1

Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on November 23, 2011, 03:01:47 PM
New update:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r3Zs4aqLtc&feature=feedu
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on November 30, 2011, 03:32:42 PM
I needed some divine intervention with the Zombie Plague campaign:

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/santopageZP.jpg)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 03, 2011, 11:16:08 PM
2 new backers today for a total of $1,723! This project can still succeed but only with your support. Please Support Zombie Plague!  :D
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 04, 2011, 12:47:30 PM
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/ZPPuppetshoot.jpg)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: CptJake on December 04, 2011, 01:26:27 PM
He's bluffing.


But just in case, go ahead and pledge!  (I did!)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: zizi666 on December 04, 2011, 09:33:58 PM
Indeed, if not for the comic, do it for the puppet.
(although I did it for the t-shirt  ;))
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 06, 2011, 03:31:01 AM
Check out the 10 question interview that I did for the aptly named Freakin' Awesome Network:
http://www.freakinawesomenetwork.com/2011/12/10questions-wbrianroe-a-comicbook-giveaway-thingie/

Plus there's a Twitter contest to win some great comics!
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Weird WWII on December 06, 2011, 03:58:11 AM
Has anyone ever used a chainsaw in real life?!  It would be about the worst weapon to use against anything.  I just cut down about 12 pines of various size from our drought down here in Texas and you'd be lucky to get through one zed before the damn chain came loose or jammed or the other 50 zeds aren't finished slurping out the last of your brains while they send for "More Cops".  Oh and to start one up fast and on the go is about next to impossible.

Oh well, hope you guys get the cash you need and get to bustin' some zed head,
Brian
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Arlequín on December 06, 2011, 07:26:27 AM
Has anyone ever used a chainsaw in real life?!  ...

Nevertheless every year people manage to saw through parts of their own, or other peoples bodies with chainsaws. I think they only fail when they are being used for their intended purpose.

A chainsaw is as an unlikely a weapon as a zombie is as unlikely an opponent, yet it's a tradition to use them together. Not my first choice as a weapon but hey!

 :)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: CptJake on December 06, 2011, 10:48:43 AM
Has anyone ever used a chainsaw in real life?!  It would be about the worst weapon to use against anything.  I just cut down about 12 pines of various size from our drought down here in Texas and you'd be lucky to get through one zed before the damn chain came loose or jammed or the other 50 zeds aren't finished slurping out the last of your brains while they send for "More Cops".  Oh and to start one up fast and on the go is about next to impossible.

Oh well, hope you guys get the cash you need and get to bustin' some zed head,
Brian

We have a big Stihl.  That sucker is way too heavy to use as a weapon (or I am way too weak...)   Between adding bar oil and adjusting chain tension it would be a nightnare even if it was light.

Jake
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: aircav on December 06, 2011, 02:09:43 PM
this is the type of chainsaw that you need for Zombie Hunting

A hot saw  :D

(http://parkerbows.com/images/allmedia/10-10_HotSaw.2010.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qQbDGIT39o
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 06, 2011, 06:41:48 PM
Those hotsaws are kind of amazing.

Yeah chainsaws are really only good for their intended task although they are also used very successfully in meat rendering plants. But thanks to Evil Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre they are a horror movie trope and I love the contrast between cute cheerleader girl and brutal device of spinning death.

In Zombie Plague we have a kick-back rule as well. If you roll an OOPS! ( a 1 on a die roll) you not only lose your remaining action points but must roll the die again. If you roll another OOPS! you are zombified. In the multiple games of ZP that I've played and run I've seen this happen a lot. It's one of the weird statistical things that seem to turn up when you're looking for it.

Chelsea however never becomes a zombie if she fumbles with a chainsaw. She has a preternatural ability to handle one.

My favorite ridiculous anti-zombie weapon is still the man portable lawn mower from Peter Jackson's Braindead (aka Dead Alive). It's goofy, effective and very messy.
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Weird WWII on December 06, 2011, 08:46:18 PM
I was partial to the kill with the bush clippers then garnished with a garden gnome.  

3rd best zed fick ever!
Brian

PS to Roebeast,
So are these virus ragers, Romero grunters or true Dan O'Bannon specials?
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 07, 2011, 01:29:09 AM
Mine are pretty much Romero all the way. The only difference is that the vocal chords have dried out so they only gasp and hiss unless the air is particularly moist. And then they moan to beat the band.

Here's a short story of mine that takes place in the same world at the same time as Zombie Plague. It gives a better idea of my take on zombies.

http://titlefights.blogspot.com/2010/12/up-on-housetop-by-brian-s-roe.html
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Relic on December 08, 2011, 06:48:39 AM
Just found this:

(http://www.masq-mini.com/abbildungen/2023_HanzObas4.jpg)


Didn't know there was a mini with a lawn mower :D
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 08, 2011, 03:36:20 PM
That's brilliant! I might have to add that one to my collection.

The new Zombie Plague promo:

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/Santorocketpack.jpg)
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 13, 2011, 08:43:16 PM
This thing is so bloody close! Please help me out with my KickStarter campaign or send this link to somebody who might dig it. I've only got until Friday to raise less than $600 to make the project happen.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/zombie-plague-issue-1
Title: Re: Zombie Plague Comic/Game Kickstarter is Go!
Post by: Roebeast45 on December 14, 2011, 06:59:41 PM
We are funded!   :o

The Zombie Plague KickStarter project has met it's support goal and will be produced.  lol

Thanks a million to all of the folks who stepped up with their support.  :-*

And remember there's still time to donate and get in on the action.  :D

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/zombie-plague-issue-1