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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: VoodooInk on January 26, 2013, 03:48:42 PM
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Next week, I'll be releasing my new fantasy mass battle game MAYHEM in PDF format on Wargame Vault for just $7.99. Leading up to the release, I'll be previewing some of the game's features in a little more detail [so stay tuned]. If there's anything that your especially interested in learning about, then don't hesitate to ask. Here's a quick overview of just some of the features:
- custom points based army construction
- uses d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20 dice
- VERSUS game engine [including Deadlocks and Overdrive]
- play at any scale including 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, and 28mm
- players can use armies based for other systems
- no casualty removal
- includes quick reference sheets, army construction worksheet, and General’s Compendium
- official support from popular miniature manufacturers
MAYHEM gives you complete control over building your army from the ground up. After creating core profiles and heroes, you have over 40 options at your disposal that can be used to equip and upgrade. These include unit designations, weapons, armor, standards, traits, abilities, and gear.
The VERSUS game engine layers mechanics and interactions in such a way as to provide a truly innovative and unique gaming experience. To begin with, stats in the game are not based on fixed numbers but on die types instead. Anytime that you are called upon to roll dice, you may instead choose to take the default; this is equal to half the value of the die. This choice of risk versus reward is behind every decision in the game. These die types can be improved in steps depending on which weapons a unit is equipped with and what type of unit it is combating. This system of soft and hard counters means no complicated tables or stat lines are needed, yet it rewards the application of both tactics and strategy.
The game can be played at any scale, and players may use armies already based for other popular mass battle systems. Speaking of basing, there is no individual casualty removal in the game so hobbyists are free to make each unit a mini diorama.
The download includes the General’s Compendium. This is a living document that gives would-be generals example unit profiles, advice on tactics and army building, designer’s notes, musings, and meta-game discussions. This document will be updated periodically and be used as a FAQ as needed.
MAYHEM is officially supported by some great partners including: Demonworld, Eureka, Litko, Microworld, Pendraken, and Rebel Minis.
Keep track of updates at www.bombshell-games.com (http://bombshell-games.com/).
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Woohoo! I'm so excited a little bit of wee just came out. Nurse! Fetch me a towel, it's happened again ::)
Always been a big Havoc fan so can't wait to get my hands on Mayhem too. Now, young man, pleeease tell me there's going to be a proper printed version available too. Never been much of a fan of those new fangled PDF thingies.
Anyways, good luck with the release.
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I'm pretty sure that Wargame Vault offers Print-On-Demand services :)
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Woohoo! I'm so excited a little bit of wee just came out. Nurse! Fetch me a towel, it's happened again ::)
Glad to hear it. Well... most of it anyway! lol
Always been a big Havoc fan so can't wait to get my hands on Mayhem too. Now, young man, pleeease tell me there's going to be a proper printed version available too. Never been much of a fan of those new fangled PDF thingies.
There will be a print version. The current plan is to release the core rules and upcoming STRONGHOLD expansion as a single print edition. The print editions will be available on my site and through the various amazon sites worldwide. That way those across the pond can save on those onerous shipping charges.
Anyways, good luck with the release.
Thanks!
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I like the sound of this, especially since I really need an excuse to buy one of the Eureka mammupach models, and various other 10mm.
Questions -
Units intended to be multi-base or single base?
Is there a magic system?
Cheers
Rob
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Units intended to be multi-base or single base?
It's an element based game where each base is a single unit. I recommend 40mmx40mm square bases when playing at 10mm. The Eureka mammupach fits on those nicely. ;)
Is there a magic system?
There is a magic system, but it won't be available until the expansion. I made a decision to focus on introducing the core mechanics and gameplay in the first book. I think players will benefit from this approach by not being overwhelmed with too many new rules and getting a firm grasp of how the layers of the game and units interact with one another.
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Just a quick update...
MAYHEM will be available Friday, February 1, 2013 on Wargame Vault (http://www.wargamevault.com/product/110359/Mayhem) for just $7.99. That's tomorrow! :o [and coincidentally, just in time for the weekend ;)]
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MAYHEM will be available Friday, February 1, 2013 on Wargame Vault (http://www.wargamevault.com/product/110359/Mayhem) for just $7.99. That's tomorrow!
I must be stuck in some weird paralell dimension then because it's 9.00pm, Thursday Jan 31st here & I've just got my copy :D
Only had chance for a quick flick through because 'her indoors' has made other plans for my free time tonight... grrrrrrr!
Hopefully get chance for a proper read through tomorrow. Already mentally spending my 'crowns' though.
Ps. Shame the awesome cover illustration isn't included as part of the PDF though :(
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Sounds very interesting! I'm thinking of starting a 15mm fantasy project and these sound perfect.
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I must be stuck in some weird paralell dimension then because it's 9.00pm, Thursday Jan 31st here & I've just got my copy Cheesy
Yes, there was a bit of a glitch in the automatic release system so some people have gained early access. Enjoy!
Ps. Shame the awesome cover illustration isn't included as part of the PDF though Sad
That's easily remedied. I'll try to get a high res cover [suitable for print] uploaded to the file this weekend. How's that for service? :D
Sounds very interesting! I'm thinking of starting a 15mm fantasy project and these sound perfect.
I think they are [but I may be a bit biased]! If you have any questions, then don't hesitate to ask.
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That's easily remedied. I'll try to get a high res cover [suitable for print] uploaded to the file this weekend. How's that for service? :D
Top banana! Much appreciated :)
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Stavros Banjo
I've updated the download file with a 300dpi print ready image of the cover. Enjoy!
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What a nice chap, jolly decent of you. Now, all I have to do is keep poking you with a sharp pointy stick until you get the printed version ready ;)
Sadly, still haven't found the time to try the rules out in anger yet but certainly like what I've read so far. Quite like the idea of trying out some really big battles with these rules so currently having a good rummage around to see what sort of 6mm stuff is available. Will probably need to get some new glasses first though ::)
Keep up the good work, that man.
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Firstly sorry for the threadomancy. ;)
2 questions:
1- Did this ever make it to print?
2- what's the ideal basing size for 15mm...
Got a mass fantasy battle itch to scratch, mayhem sounds interesting..
(Though I just missed a 50% off sale)
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I bought a copy recently, pdf version, though you can also get a printed version through lulu.
Recommended base size for 15mm is 50mm squares, though it's not critical and you can decide on the size yourself.
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Thanks Nord, regarding the basing sizes, would standard HOTT basing work with it? (If so could you explain how?)
Also just searched lulu, no joy... Could anyone supply a link?
Ta in advance.
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Sorry, never played HOTT so don't know that one. The basic principle is that units are based on squares and in combat you square up, keeping it simple whether front, flank or rear. There is also scope for rectangular bases, for example with hordes. Characters it suggests are based on round bases, any appropriate size since they are mainly tokens. The rules are pretty vague/easy going, basically go with whatever suits you.
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Thanks Nord, regarding the basing sizes, would standard HOTT basing work with it? (If so could you explain how?)
Also just searched lulu, no joy... Could anyone supply a link?
Ta in advance.
Here's a link for a pdf from Wargames Vault - http://www.wargamevault.com/product/110359/Mayhem (http://www.wargamevault.com/product/110359/Mayhem)
All my figures are based for HotT. I have had one battle of Mayhem using them and found no problem with having the differing bases for the different types. I have however invested in just a few more figures which I have put on round bases to show them as characters.
Hugh
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IIRC the square bases make it easier to 'square up' units for combat, on flanks etc. But as everyone else says, it's not a strict rule if you've got rectangle-based units.
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Did this ever make it to print?
A print edition will be coming out once the final update of the STRONGHOLD expansion material is added. I wanted to make sure all the material was included and up to date before going to print to avoid having multiple hard copy versions out there. If you pick up the PDF now, then you'll lock-in the current price and get all the updates to the digital version free of charge. ;)
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A print edition will be coming out once the final update of the STRONGHOLD expansion material is added. I wanted to make sure all the material was included and up to date before going to print to avoid having multiple hard copy versions out there. If you pick up the PDF now, then you'll lock-in the current price and get all the updates to the digital version free of charge. ;)
Thanks for this, do you have a potential timeline for it?
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Thanks for this, do you have a potential timeline for it?
The playtesting and last bits of fine tuning are complete, and I'm now putting the rules in their final form and doing the layout. I shouldn't be too long, but I can't give you a more specific timeline than that.
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The playtesting and last bits of fine tuning are complete, and I'm now putting the rules in their final form and doing the layout. I shouldn't be too long, but I can't give you a more specific timeline than that.
I will patiently wait for the printed edition before I (very likely) get that [and the pdf at the same time] because I am reading THW's Rally Round the King rules right now.
Gracias,
Glenn
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I will patiently wait for the printed edition before I (very likely) get that [and the pdf at the same time]
I'll make sure to create a nice bundle deal to reward your patience Glenn! :D