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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => In Her Majesty's Name => Topic started by: joroas on February 03, 2013, 08:36:41 PM
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Nick at North Star shows the new rules and special packs.... But they're not out until April. :'(
http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=148&page=1
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That Lord Curr's company has just what Malamute was asking for last week: Iain Glen's demob mob from Ripper Street! :)
I quite fancy getting some of them myself.
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They look like very nice figures, I would like to have some even if it's just to paint them. I'm not sure I like the Yeti's face though...
Hope they will produce a "French" faction too! 8)
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That Lord Curr's company has just what Malamute was asking for last week: Iain Glen's demob mob from Ripper Street! :)
I quite fancy getting some of them myself.
They are rather spiffing aren't they. I don't care much for the Scotsman and the Sikh, but the rest are splendid.
I might just have to get theses. :)
The Dragon lady and Professor Abur are lovely sculpts too. ;D
April is not long to wait, Salute here we come!
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Did anybody manage to "Click here to join in with our superb Pre-Order Project, the more you order, the more special free figures you earn!!"
Or does anyone have details of the freebie offer?
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Some fantastic models, some are a bit 'pulp' for me, but very inspiring...
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We are starting to take pre-orders now for the new Osprey game, In Her Majesty's Name. This Steam Punk skirmish game is of particular interest to us here at North Star, because our Steve Saleh has been busy sculpting the official figure range for this game. Photos are following soon, plus keep an eye out for our Pre-order Project, a scheme where we will be making lots of limited edition Steam Punk figures exclusivly for people who pre-order this game and figures.
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Needs a French and a Russian faction (after all, in the late 19th century, they were seen as much more menacing threats to the British Empire than the new German Empire).
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I saw these on Kev's paint table a while ago - they are even better in the flesh. Steve Salah sculpts I think. Very tempted...
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Oh, heck, I'm going to have to get some Zombies after all... I've resisted all these years but it seems I will soon have some Ruritanian revenants.
Malamute - I think Mohan Singh looks awesome personally! I must start planning some Sikh riflemen to accompany him now.
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Oh.
I'm thinking my banker is going to hate this :D (especially those cultists :-*)
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Malamute - I think Mohan Singh looks awesome personally!
Don't get me wrong, the sculpt is lovely as are all the figures, it's the bare chest and enormous weapon that don't work for me personally.
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Now here lies temptation!
:-* :-* :-*
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Oh tasty and a Salute tie in, it's like premade bands and the Christmas Number one....
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Interestingly the mini bottom left of Lord Curr's boys has been seen elsewhere is it a rerelease?
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Wow!! Sign me up for a Curr and a Ra!!
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The Dragon lady and Professor Abur are lovely sculpts too. ;D
I must say the Prof is perhaps my îck of the lot, nothing over fancy but something very special!
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Might get some of these for eotd....
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They all look great. I can use them all. Not fair, too much cool stuff coming out. I need them all. :( :(
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All of them are "rather" nice :)
I do hope that they can be purchased separately later on... Would like to have the normal non-soldier types form the Brits, Count and Feldwebel from Prussians, Master and Tongs from the Tongs and Professor from Ra followers.
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When I saw the rules were on pre order the first thing I thought was 'a decent set of rules for those really nice Spartan 35mm figures'... :)
Mick
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it's the bare chest and enormous weapon that don't work for me personally.
That's not what said last week ;D
cheers
James
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Nice figures.
All of the packs have some fantastic gaming uses.
Tony
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Binnman,
I think the figure you are referring to was in one of my posts awhile back. This was a pre-release I was lucky enough to obtain. All of these figures are brand new and have been sculpted specifically for the game.
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That's not what said last week ;D
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Bazinga!
I did read Malamute's comment and thin 'oo-er missus', in a Frankie Howerd voice.
He is a bit 'Rambo of Kashmir', it's true, but I'm prepared to let that go.
I mean, Mohan Singh, not Malamute.
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Malamute, "The Rambo of Kashmir" has a certain ring to it though lol
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Malamute, "The Rambo of Kashmir" has a certain ring to it though lol
Is that why you wear a turban so people don't know your bald lol
cheers
James
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Is that why you wear a turban so people don't know your bald lol
cheers
James
lol
I've a way to go with the long beard as well lol
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it's the bare chest and enormous weapon that don't work for me personally.
I could have a field day with this but my silence, well muffled sniggering, is enough. ;)
This range looks good, I'll be buying into it. :)
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I was tempted, but I have invested so heavily in 1920s/30s Pulp, I don't see any advantage. lol
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Binnman,
I think the figure you are referring to was in one of my posts awhile back. This was a pre-release I was lucky enough to obtain. All of these figures are brand new and have been sculpted specifically for the game.
It sure is, but I didn't want to drop anyone in it! ;)
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There's no point me doing an announcement here about IHMN, you guys know already.
But incase you didn't know, I've put pictures on our Facebook gallery
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Star-Military-Figures/218634441498799
If you've any questions let me know.
The references to free limited edition figures will be made clear in a day or so, Kev Dallimore is adding a page to his online magazine http://nstarmagazine.com/ that will detail what we are calling codename Nickstarter. The basic idea is that the more you buy, the more free figures you get, not too many, but each one will only be available to pre-order customers, come April 18th they will not be available to any new customers.
We plan to let any attendee of Salute collect their miniatures on the day, the rules will not be out for another month after Salute, they will be sent on. There should be (best laid plans and all that) a demo game at Salute of IHMN, put together by one of your very own LAF members, and some demo copies of the game itself.
Cheers
Nick
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Sounds good Nick.
I'll await the official announcement of 'the plan' before I start firing in questions. ;)
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Here it is
http://nstarmagazine.com/IN_HER_MAJESTYS_NAME.htm
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I made comment on TMP, but so far seem to be the only one thinking so: Anyone see a bit of LXG Mr. Hyde in the Yeti?
Doug
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If these had been priced and sold as the recent Darkest Africa releases I think I would have been buying rather a lot of them but as they are coming in the all too common trend of sets, with a premium, I am not so tempted.
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Great figures, I can see these getting used.
Anyone remember Major General's website, that lamented the dearth of good Victorian era personality figures? Seems a long time ago... :)
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<snip>as they are coming in the all too common trend of sets, with a premium, I am not so tempted.
Sadly, ditto.
If they become available as singles then I might pick up a couple as part of my last "large size" figure buys before retirement.
Gracias,
Glenn
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Me too.
I really like several of those figures, but don't really want to have to buy 11 or 12 figures to get the 4 or 5 I want :(
Twas ever thus with the old Foundry pack system, but now it seems the trend is for packs to get bigger...
So I'm very much hoping they may in due course be available in smaller packs, if not as singles.
Please :)
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Right then Nick.... ;)
If I were to pre-order at purchase level 1 and then the total raised passes the target needed for the consulting detectives and accompanying rozzers, and I also pre-ordered these, would I then qualify for the Fagin figure as my total spend now exceeds purchase level 2?
Additionally, are the figures from the sets likely to be available in smaller sets/packs once the 'Nickstarter' has finished? The odd character or possibly packs of reinforcements etc.
And finally, while I think of it, are there plans afoot to expand the ranges beyond the 'Nickstarter' with other factions or characters?
By the way, I like the idea of the 'Nickstarter'. :D
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Me too.
I really like several of those figures, but don't really want to have to buy 11 or 12 figures to get the 4 or 5 I want :(
Twas ever thus with the old Foundry pack system, but now it seems the trend is for packs to get bigger...
So I'm very much hoping they may in due course be available in smaller packs, if not as singles.
Please :)
Well, the trend I'm seeing is games with set faction 'armies', and the release IS to support a new set of rules. Figures seem likely to be coming out as individuals eventually, assuming neither too great or too spare a demand. In the former case, sets are probably cast in one go, and sold as same, until an uproar dies down; in the latter, nothing ever gets out..
Will everyone want the same '4 or 5' out of each set? Perhaps.
Even so, someone will buy a set to break up, leaving the spares reasonable; if not, breaking up sets will allow everyone to be happy. And, that is an encouraging thought.
I may be hoping for the former. In spite of not having any Northstar just yet, I could see becoming a big fan, especially for such inexpensive 'orphans'.
Really, who could possibly want that Yeti... *cough* *cough* *sputter* *snort*
Doug
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Really, who could possibly want that Yeti... *cough* *cough* *sputter* *snort*
Precisely my biggest gripe >:( >:( I neither want it or to pay for it and as you so nicely put, its not exactly going to be easy to sell on is it!!
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Comments on the desire for the figures to be available individually noted. I'm not against it, and I think it's something we can offer later on.
I disagree with the sentiment that the market is moving to bigger packs. We designed these figures as box sets, and each box set gives you a starter army for IHMN. There have been box sets since I was a wee lad buying figures with my pocket money. I bought them. I bought those Grendier box sets, the Halfling and the Dwarfs, cardboard with artwork on the front. And the early Citadel sets, Runequest and Traveller. Stop being hard on us.
Changing the subject, what we haven't said yet is Kev Dallimore worked really hard getting the figures painted and photographed for inclusion in the book, not only the official figures but also a nice selection of our other 19th Century figures. I've posted some examples on our gallery http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569686073060299.151520.218634441498799&type=3
Cheers
Nick
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Oh, sorry Ray, I didn't see your post.
The answer is yes, we are keeping a record of every customers 'spend' with us, so if you can back in 5 weeks and added stuff that takes you to a new Spend Reward, we'll know and you'll get what you're due.
Nick
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That's great, thanks Nick. :D
Not sure I'd be able to resist a faction of steampunk peelers.
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Nick
Would it be possible to see a comp picture with Artizan minis to compare sizewise?
Thanks
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Does this one help?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=569694509726122&set=a.569686073060299.151520.218634441498799&type=3&theater
I'll see what else is in Kev's file.
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Thanks, very nice!
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Precisely my biggest gripe >:( >:( I neither want it or to pay for it and as you so nicely put, its not exactly going to be easy to sell on is it!!
Actually I'd consider the yeti if you don't want it.
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I really like several of those figures, but don't really want to have to buy 11 or 12 figures to get the 4 or 5 I want :(
Which ones do you want?
I'm thinking of ordering next month - no council tax so some free funds - and would probably be willing to split a pck.
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<snip>There have been box sets since I was a wee lad buying figures with my pocket money. I bought them. I bought those Grendier box sets, the Halfling and the Dwarfs, cardboard with artwork on the front. And the early Citadel sets, Runequest and Traveller. Stop being hard on us.
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"Stop being hard on us." I didn't see any icons indicating humor so I will proceed as if that was serious request.
My response to that statement?
Hardly. :-[ >:( [Grouchy from a day of particularly obtuse to stupid decisions by our "leadership" in the USA Intel Community at work]
I did not see any posts that were anything potential customers expressing preferences. :? Positive responses about the figures :D but personal requests for a future packaging option. 8)
In my case, :) consider my interests a very positive comment. I stopped buying 25+ mm sized figures this year except for the rare Ral Partha Lizard Riders (Ebay) and occassional Der Kriegspieler Dwarves/Goblins (Ebay and the person who has the molds/rights but casts as a personal love of the miniatures/hobby) completely.
And those are on a tight leash as of today.
It's a very small number of figures I will be buying other than the above and 1/600th scale stuff (Yes, no more Baccus figures even,) between now and retirement (Good Lord willing in 2016,) and indeed most of what I have now is slated to be sold off over that period.
Your figures are some of the best in many cases, I just want some of the figures for niche things (Like Spanish on Venus characters.)
Gracias,
Glenn
if you just forgot the emoticons/smileys indicating humor (humour) then skip most of the above o_o
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Yeah, I'm a non emoticons guy. It's not that I don't like them, I just don't think about them. lol o_o :-* :P :o ;D :D ;) 8)
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Just to be sure I got the 'Nickstarter' thingy right (IMO: a far less hypocritical way to do than to use some other 'starter' to raise funds. I'm definitely like it):
You have 3 levels considering the amount of money once spend in the game (R1: a set + rules, R2: 2 sets + rules, R3: 4 sets + rules). Each level offers you a chance to gain an extra miniature cummulatively, and goal 1 also helps providing a new set.
Now the goals are connected to the total amount of money you raise that way, each level enabling an extra figure for everyone placing an order from R1. So, if I'm correct, would you raise £48001 (hope so), someone ordering a set + rules (R1) would gain a total of 6 free (exclusive) miniatures (R2 get 7 minis, R3 8minis)?
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Which ones do you want?
I'm thinking of ordering next month - no council tax so some free funds - and would probably be willing to split a pck.
Thanks Gary. That's very kind of you to offer. But I think I'd best wait to take a look at the figures in the flesh before taking the plunge :)
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I must say, perhaps it's my eyes, but the Yeti seemed ok to me (though it's a shame it's not a closer match to the Copplestone pair...) Though I think you have turned me against his boyish goodlooks now
I think I'd best wait to take a look at the figures in the flesh before taking the plunge
Damn their making them is flesh, wow hard to paint... ;)
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I must say, perhaps it's my eyes, but the Yeti seemed ok to me
It has nothing to do with the quality of the model, it is just too fantastical for "my" world, just as the zombies are too dead so I do not want one. Gary has shown that perhaps I could move it on so I may dip for the Chinese set.
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Gary has shown that perhaps I could move it on so I may dip for the Chinese set.
Me too (the chinese pack is lovely :-* :-* :-*), so there may be a few yetis floating around looking for new owners.
;)
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It has nothing to do with the quality of the model, it is just too fantastical for "my" world, just as the zombies are too dead so I do not want one. Gary has shown that perhaps I could move it on so I may dip for the Chinese set.
If he doesn't you can paint it for me ;)
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Yeah, I'm a non emoticons guy. It's not that I don't like them, I just don't think about them. lol o_o :-* :P :o ;D :D ;) 8)
Okay, like I said, ignore the comments that are not applicable.
You still have some excellent figures I would buy as singles (and there are not a lot of exceptions I am allowing myself as of this year.)
Gracias,
Glenn
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You still have some excellent figures I would buy as singles
The only singles you can have are yetis, and you're after me in the queue for those.
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Just to be sure I got the 'Nickstarter' thingy right (IMO: a far less hypocritical way to do than to use some other 'starter' to raise funds. I'm definitely like it):
You have 3 levels considering the amount of money once spend in the game (R1: a set + rules, R2: 2 sets + rules, R3: 4 sets + rules). Each level offers you a chance to gain an extra miniature cummulatively, and goal 1 also helps providing a new set.
Now the goals are connected to the total amount of money you raise that way, each level enabling an extra figure for everyone placing an order from R1. So, if I'm correct, would you raise £48001 (hope so), someone ordering a set + rules (R1) would gain a total of 6 free (exclusive) miniatures (R2 get 7 minis, R3 8minis)?
I can't see anywhere that the spend has to include the rules, so assuming that you buy two sets (£54) then you would qualify for the £37 spend figure.
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I can't see anywhere that the spend has to include the rules, so assuming that you buy two sets (£54) then you would qualify for the £37 spend figure.
I assume you can buy only 2 sets, without rules and still qualify for R1, but I'm quite sure rewards have been made in order to favor those purchasing miniatures AND rules, since commercial interest is in supporting both.
Very simple : every set is £27.00, while the rules cost £10.79. There's also a special bundle coming with all 4 sets and including the rules at £118.79. Everything's here : http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=148&page=1
Given the Nickstarter's page (here : http://nstarmagazine.com/IN_HER_MAJESTYS_NAME.htm)
R1 = £37 (27+10.79)
R2 = £64 (27x2+10.79)
R3 = £118 (bundle 4 sets+ rules = 118.79)
Now, that's not the point I'm discussing. I'm just wondering if I'm correct when, regarding Nickstarter's page, extra rewards are to be sent to any purchaser spending at least £37. In such a case, I find it an excellent choice (one I'm fully supporting !), but it's a bit unclear in my mind
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Not an amazing dicount for all the sets, though.....
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Not an amazing dicount for all the sets, though.....
There is no discount for all four, you just get an extra reward figure/figures.
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I assume you can buy only 2 sets, without rules and still qualify for R1, but I'm quite sure rewards have been made in order to favor those purchasing miniatures AND rules, since commercial interest is in supporting both.
Very simple : every set is £27.00, while the rules cost £10.79. There's also a special bundle coming with all 4 sets and including the rules at £118.79. Everything's here : http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=148&page=1
Given the Nickstarter's page (here : http://nstarmagazine.com/IN_HER_MAJESTYS_NAME.htm)
R1 = £37 (27+10.79)
R2 = £64 (27x2+10.79)
R3 = £118 (bundle 4 sets+ rules = 118.79)
Now, that's not the point I'm discussing. I'm just wondering if I'm correct when, regarding Nickstarter's page, extra rewards are to be sent to any purchaser spending at least £37. In such a case, I find it an excellent choice (one I'm fully supporting !), but it's a bit unclear in my mind
I'm sorry but the English language is very precise, to quote from the Nickstarter (italics are mine)
"Everyone who spends at least £37 will receive Reward 1 which is a figure of Jack the Ripper, the Mysterious Fiend of Whitechapel, designed to fit into the Steampunk world of IHMN"
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Not trying to argue how 'precise' English language is, but would you go down the page to the Goal reward section, I'll be obliged to stand corrected ;)
Once again, my concern is about so called 'spend rewards' and 'spend goal' ...
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Not trying to argue how 'precise' English language is, but would you go down the page to the Goal reward section, I'll be obliged to stand corrected ;)
Once again, my concern is about so called 'spend rewards' and 'spend goal' ...
No argument intended, like you just need it to be made clear from Nick, if you need to purchase the rules as well as miniatures to qualify for the rewards etc. this does not appear to be the case at the moment.
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it's the bare chest and enormous weapon that don't work for me personally
fnarrr, fnarrr - double-entendres ;)
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You're perfectly right on the question of rules : I never said -neither is it stated anywhere - you have to buy the rules to enter the reward program. As you rightfully noted, anyone taking 2 sets qualifies as well. My point here was the reward system was design to promote buying them together (already made the demonstration on that, so there's no need to do it twice).
Now, on my primary concern, I had Nick's word ealier and he confirmed that anyone spending at least £37 will receive every extra miniatures from the goal rewards, depending on what amount of money they'll reach. Means that for £37 you may acquire up to 6 extra free miniatures (so far, up to £48,000). Now, if the bundle isn't that attractive - or appears so, it is because you have to take the rewards into account : buying 4 sets + rules gives you a first bunch of 3 exclusive miniatures for free, plus every miniatures coming from extra goals achieved. That's what I call a good deal ;)
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fnarrr, fnarrr - double-entendres ;)
It was an innocent remark that has been taken out of context. ::)
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It was an innocent remark that has been taken out of context. ::)
M'lud
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I kind of missed the confusion earlier, but just to clarify.
The first three figures you get depending on how much money you spend.
Free figures 4 to 7 depend on how much money is raised, if the money is raised they go to everyone who qualified for figure 1.
If we get to £48K, as long as you spent £37 with us, you get figures 1, 4, 5 ,6 and 7.
It doesn't matter what you buy, you could buy 2 boxes of Lord Curr's company and qualify for Reward figure 1.
Cheers
Nick
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Thanks for the clarification Nick, I thought that was the case.
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Just waiting patiently and hopefully for the possibility of affordable singles of selected figures. :)
Gracias,
Glenn
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I'm not going to wander into VSF, but the Egyptian cultist and Chinese/Fu Manchu figures would work very nicely in pulp gaming!
The Brits and Germans are a bit too obviously 19th C/VSF/steampunk to work in interwar pulp (for me, at least!) but I'm sure a suitably pulpy background could be invented to excuse them...
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I'm not going to wander into VSF, but the Egyptian cultist and Chinese/Fu Manchu figures would work very nicely in pulp gaming!
The Brits and Germans are a bit too obviously 19th C/VSF/steampunk to work in interwar pulp (for me, at least!) but I'm sure a suitably pulpy background could be invented to excuse them...
Those thoughts are pretty much the same as mine, Wirelizard.
I am tempted by both the Chinese and the Egyptian sets for Strange Aeons, even though I already have figures for both of those types of 'bad guys'.....
The British faction has some great sculpts too and is great for VSF, in my opinion, but the Prussian seems a little too far down the steampunk/fantasy route for me.
I think Dystopian Legions players would find those very interesting, though.
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Anyone know anything about how the rules will be? There are certainly a lot of choices out for warband games now- Strange Aeons, EoTD, Malifaux, etc. Frank Chadwick is supposed to release his new SP1889 game this year. Wondering what will seperate this game from the pack?
M
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Anyone know anything about how the rules will be? There are certainly a lot of choices out for warband games now- Strange Aeons, EoTD, Malifaux, etc. Frank Chadwick is supposed to release his new SP1889 game this year. Wondering what will seperate this game from the pack?
M
A damned good question M. :D
When we were first approached to create this game, we did a lot of research into both the period, contemporary literature, games and figures currently on the market, and the genre as a whole. There are some good games out there already but most of them are wedded to a specific narrative and many have really gone off on a fantastical tangent.
We felt that the Victorian Scientific Romances that entranced us both as children deserved something different. Authors like Jules Verne, Arthur Conan Doyle, H. Rider Haggard, Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells gave us a vision of an age where anything was still considered possible.
Thus we decided to create game founded in the actual technology of the late Victorian era, but enhanced by logical extrapolations of that technology such as that dreamt of by Edison and Tesla and a thousand less famous scientific geniuses. The patent records of the time would have made da Vinci jump for joy. Want a Bowler hat with a pistol in it - there was a real patent for it. Want to distribute electricity wirelessly - Tesla patented it. How much further advanced would the technology of 1895 have been if Babbage had been successful with his mechanical computers in the 1840's, fifty years before the period we cover?
We also looked closely at the beliefs and superstitions of the period. Even great men of the time believed in things that we would now consider fantastical, so what if some of these were actually true? It was a time of Spiritualism and Mesmerism, of illusionists, diabolical cults and new religions. Men still regarded their souls as worth saving, and a few as worth stealing.
The politics of the late Victorian era are particularly interesting. The great imperial powers were beginning to be challenged by upstart newcomers like the United States and Japan. Explorers, followed by missionaries and colonists were pushing into the last great wildernesses, and every great power wanted a slice of that. At the heart of this is the British Empire upon which the sun never set. In 1895 a fifth of the world's population lived under the Pax Britannica. Though we were finding it increasingly hard to control and defend.
Across Europe revolutionary movements were becoming very common. Every Great Power was worried about these and active suppression was common. Anarchists murdered politicians, diplomats and members of royal families. Nationalist movements threatened the very stability of several European imperial states, most profoundly in Austro-Hungary.
The foundation of most of the modern secret intelligence services also happened in this period and their ranks were filled with mavericks, heroes and villains. Secret police, spies, saboteurs and assassins were all commonplace.
So, one of the most exciting periods in world history, give it a slight twist and we have the foundation for In Her Majesty's Name.
So next came the rules. Our founding principles were that they had to be rules that we would enjoy playing ourselves and they had be fairly simple in their core construction, yet with sufficient depth to continue to engage people over a long period. One of the reasons for this is that I have a very poor short term memory and find long, complex rules sets both baffling and immensely irritating.
Now in the years leading up to this I had created a range of wargames rule sets which I published for free on my blog. These had attracted a small following and soon I had a number of people collaborating with me in the production of them under the banner of The Forge of War Development Group. Sets such as FUBAR (8,500 downloads to date) and In the Emperor's Name (4,750) became quite popular and spawned a huge number of fan-made supplements.
The 'warbands' or companies as we call them reflect the period very closely, either being based upon historical forces, or forces from Victorian Contemporary literature. Our first brainstorm produced over a a hundred potential companies from around the globe. We had to reduce this to just ten for the publication. However, be assured we shall be publishing many more on the supporting blog/site we are now working on.
Since the cat is well and truly out of the bag here are the companies in the main rules:
1. The British Army. This contains variations to allow you to represent many of the more famous regiments from Coldstream Guards to the Ghurkhas. It also includes the Prince of Wales Extraordinaty Compaby led by the dashing Captain Napier and indefatigable Sgt. Borrage.
2. The Explorer's Club. This includes Lord Curr's Company - chosen by Northstar to become one of their starter sets. It is an organisation that supported Allan Quartermain and Fineous Fogg.
3. Scotland Yard. At the time the leading police organisation in the world. It has the toughest city in the world to deal with, and it is supported by the Consulting Detective and his friend, the Good Doctor. Available as a Northstar bonus set.
4. The Society of Thule. A monstrous and dastardly group of Prussians determined to make Germany the pre-eminent power in Europe, through their maniacal mix of science and unnatural philosophy. Available as a Northstar starter set.
5. The Black Dragon Tong. The ancinet powers of the east strike back at the heart of Imperial Britain. Another Northstar Starter Set.
6. The Servants of Ra. Who doesn't like suave and sophisiticated reincanrated pharaohs, supported by fanatical cultists? The last of the Northstar Starter Sets.
7. Wild Bill Hickok's Wild West Show - the European tour version (this did happen and was very popular). A front for the Secret Service featuring those 'reformed' outlaws, the Dooley Brothers.
8. The Légion Étrangère – 4ème battalion, Les Zouaves de Kreiss. Considered to be both the elite and the scum of the French military, supported by Prof. Moebius and his amazing serums. C'est magnifique, non?
9. The Brick Lane Commune. Arising out of the stews and alleys of the East End, preaching revolution or death and hurling their signature Brick Lane Bottle Grenades while singing the International! As featured in the most recent episode of the BBC's excellent 'Ripper Street'.
10. The US Marine Corps. Rocketing in from the States and using their superior skills and technology to even the day.
The rules also have a fully-featured points system that allow you, nay encourage, players to create their own companies. Despite taking Osprey's shilling (thanks Phil ;) ) I am still a fervent supporter of giving players the power to make and control their own games.
As we get closer to publication (May 20th) we shall be able to say more and rest assured we shall be keeping the Lead Adventure and TMP forums up-to-date.
Nick and his crew shall by demonstrating the game at Salute this year. Both Charles and I shall be there to talk to any of you who swing by.
Cheers,
Craig.
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Well, I really enjoyed reading that and I'm sooooooo glad it's VSF based and not Steampunk 8) 8)
I think a purchase maybe in order...
cheers
James
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Well, I really enjoyed reading that and I'm sooooooo glad it's VSF based and not Steampunk 8) 8)
I think a purchase maybe in order...
cheers
James
Seconded! :D
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Oh I say, that all sounds terribly jolly. Not that I need to have yet another notion of what to start for my next project. Mind you, buying the book won't do any harm, right?!
Echo the earlier sentiments in hope a release of figures in singles, there are certainly a variety amongst the starter packs I'd buy even just to paint, and if, say, the Prussian Jägers (non zombie types) happened to be released as a pack, they might be further temptation :D
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Those thoughts are pretty much the same as mine, Wirelizard.
I am tempted by both the Chinese and the Egyptian sets for Strange Aeons, even though I already have figures for both of those types of 'bad guys'.....
The British faction has some great sculpts too and is great for VSF, in my opinion, but the Prussian seems a little too far down the steampunk/fantasy route for me.
I think Dystopian Legions players would find those very interesting, though.
I'm hoping these are more in line with 'real' 28mm as the Dystopian Legions figs are far too big. I was really disappointed when I opened the box to see the size of the troops.Was hoping to create special shock troops for my British and Prussian forces but they were way out of scale.
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Well, I really enjoyed reading that and I'm sooooooo glad it's VSF based and not Steampunk 8) 8)
I think a purchase maybe in order...
Seconded! :D
Thirded!
I'm hoping these are more in line with 'real' 28mm as the Dystopian Legions figs are far too big. I was really disappointed when I opened the box to see the size of the troops.Was hoping to create special shock troops for my British and Prussian forces but they were way out of scale.
Just how big are they then?
I know they are bigger but are they totally incompatible?
I was considering a couple of the DL range as 'extraordinary' characters, but maybe not now.
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I don't normally 'do' pre-orders, but I think I might cave in, and go for the Egyptian set (the free figure(s) is quite a incentive).
But, I'll also add my voice to wanting the the figures being available individually in future :)
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I'm in!!! Post that explanation on the other gaming sites and the pre-orders will come rolling in.
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Singles. I've answered a few people about these, whatever we do will be a way down the line. An earlier solution may be a responsive retailer like our chums at Wargames Emporium buying the box sets and breaking them up into singles themselves?
We have Prussian Jagers already you know?
http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=100&cat=241&sub=424&page=1
No offence Steve, but I like these better than the VSF ones lol
In regards to figure size, again, have a look at this photo of the Mummy next to Artizan FFL
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=556150624413844&set=a.218637431498500.77933.218634441498799&type=1&theater
Nick
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I snuk in a picture of my favourite Jagers through, I don't know if it made it into the rulebook.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=569694416392798&set=pb.218634441498799.-2207520000.1360522188&type=3&theater
Nick
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Sorry to add another question but will concept art/greens be availabe for viewing as each reward is reached?
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ps Nick could you please ping a reminder on this thread a couple of days before the end of the preorders?
Thanks
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I think there will be a lot of discussion about these minis between now and April - I don't think you're going to forget about it!
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I think there will be a lot of discussion about these minis between now and April - I don't think you're going to forget about it!
Yeah, I guess. But you'd be surprised!
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Spoke to Nick on Thursday and have pre-ordered the rules and the Chinese chaps and chapesses. That can't be the right word but I know what I mean.
J
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Just seen these. Bloody lovely. Finally found my Chinese gentleman's club for empire of the dead . yummy.
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We have Prussian Jagers already you know?
http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=100&cat=241&sub=424&page=1
Y'know, I could really have done with not knowing that :D
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Someone asked what will be the availability of these rules outside the UK... so here is the answer from Phil at Osprey:
Amazon stores (US, Canada, France etc.) will all carry it, so that’s an easy one. Likewise equivalent internet retailers (e.g. Book Depository etc.).
Barnes & Nobles, Waterstones and other ‘large’ booksellers will have the possibility of stocking it. They will certainly be able to order it, whether or not they have it in stock depends on the buyers – some may have loads, others just one (or none!). With an ISBN, any store should be able to get it!
As for gaming stores – they’ll receive information on it, either from our mailings, or from our listings in trade magazines. Again, whether they stock it or not is up to the owner/buyer. If in doubt, they should ask the owner!
We don’t preclude any country from acquiring our books (apart from China, and then only when the book mentions Tibet – and that’s more their choice than ours), so pretty much anywhere you can buy books will be able to acquire the rules.
Cheers,
Craig
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I got an email from Brigade Games saying they were offering the same pre-order offer as Northstar with all the same benefits:
http://www.brigadegames.com/In-Her-Majestys-Name_c_462.html (http://www.brigadegames.com/In-Her-Majestys-Name_c_462.html)
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These figures look great! I already see a reinforcement for my Empire of the Dead and Chaos in Kairo warbands. :-*
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Hi all,
I'll be one of the guys running the game at Salute so if you want to have a go come by and say hi :)
Currently building the board and awaiting some components....
We have Prussian Jagers already you know?
http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=100&cat=241&sub=424&page=1
Yeah, but they have blanket rolls and lots of kit. I think we all know my opinions there! The new ones are much better :)
Just how big are they then?
I know they are bigger but are they totally incompatible?
I was considering a couple of the DL range as 'extraordinary' characters, but maybe not now.
Not really relevant to this thread so I won't post the pics but here are a couple of links to comparison pics. They're way too big.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcfDo2fF8XE/UK5nzwd1e7I/AAAAAAAAALM/GyTOWBJVz8M/s1600/20121122_172946.jpg
http://pinsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dytopian_Legion_Comp.jpg
I'm hoping these are more in line with 'real' 28mm
The Northstar figs match in well with my other VSF stuff. Chillwind is painting the figures which will be used at Salute (and an extremely good job he's doing), I'll see if he's interested in doing a wip thread.
Nick and his crew shall by demonstrating the game at Salute this year. Both Charles and I shall be there to talk to any of you who swing by.
Cheers,
Craig.
I shall look forward to seeing you, expect a PM soonish >:D
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Should soon reach the £6000 goal, so what's the composition of the next faction?
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As it says on the 'Nickstarter' page. The Spend goal 1 faction is nine British bobbies supported by a consulting detective and his good doctor friend. :)
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Should soon reach the £6000 goal, so what's the composition of the next faction?
Consulting Detective and his medical associate. Plus 9 police types of assorted ranks, which just might look somewhat familiar.... Also, the next bonus figure.
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(http://If these had been priced and sold as the recent Darkest Africa releases I think I would have been buying rather a lot of them but as they are coming in the all too common trend of sets, with a premium, I am not so tempted.)
This. Lovely figures and great concept but not as reasonably priced as much of the Northstar ranges.
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Currently building the board and awaiting some components....
Pics?
I'll be one of the guys running the game at Salute so if you want to have a go come by and say hi :)
(Turncoat)
;)
cheers
James
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Pics?
Not a lot to show yet, mostly wood and some bits of foam. I have sketchup pics of the design but plans may change depending on what I can get my hands on so I'm not going to show them until later. Should have a better idea after tomorrow.
(Turncoat)
;)
They asked first ;)
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Not normally my scene but I feel strangely interested. I am expecting to make my first trip to Salute this year so I will have a look and see how the rules work
I am tempted to buy them anyway just to suppory Osprey with this series - a real antidote to overpriced coffee table wargames rules 8)
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Consulting Detective and his medical associate. Plus 9 police types of assorted ranks, which just might look somewhat familiar.... Also, the next bonus figure.
Just wondering on what assorted ranks, and if they will be armed.
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Very tempted to order a starter bundle for SALUTE collection along with a game at Dewkabuk's table.
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This seems to be the best place to ask. As it looks like the 6000.00 mark will be met, is there a chance that the Coppers could be substituted for one of the other bands if I purchased the whole set instead of having to purchase them separately?
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Just wondering on what assorted ranks, and if they will be armed.
Well there's a Chief Inspector, Sergeant and Constable. They have a variety of options including light armour, pistols and, of course, the English All-Electric Truncheon. When facing more fearsome foes they can buy carbines and roll up in an Armoured Steam Carriage.
In the Victorian period it was not unusual for Constable to have pistols and occasionally carbines or rifles, due to the serious nature of the threats they faced. So we felt it only right to give Scotland Yard's finest some teeth.
They are the stalwart defenders of the greatest city on earth.
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I am expecting to make my first trip to Salute this year so I will have a look and see how the rules work
Then we shall look forwards to seeing you! Both Charles and I shall be at thr show and, after the usual gawking and spending far too much, will be supporting Nick Northstar's gallant efforts.
Cheers,
Craig.
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This seems to be the best place to ask. As it looks like the 6000.00 mark will be met, is there a chance that the Coppers could be substituted for one of the other bands if I purchased the whole set instead of having to purchase them separately?
Yes, no problem. What will actually happen is once the Scotland Yard Company gets the green light, I'll change the bundle deals. I'll just point out, the bundle deal isn't actually a deal as such, we want the deal to be the amount of extra figures you get, not cash discounts. I added the 'deal' because an astute customer said 'wouldn't it be easier to have a one 'buy it here' button rather than ordering 5 different items.' I had to agree.
Nick
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How gameable are these miniature sets? Especially regarding weapons, equipment und amount of figures? Are these just "starter" sets or do these sets cater also advanced gaming options?
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How gameable are these miniature sets? Especially regarding weapons, equipment und amount of figures? Are these just "starter" sets or do these sets cater also advanced gaming options?
When Northstar first came on board they asked us for balanced forces to sell in starter sets. Charles and I worked hard to create the four forces that were eventually chosen, and to ensure that you could play them out of the box. There are no superfluous filler figures in there.
Each of the starter sets is roughly 250 points, which is a decent sized force. The Company lists all have extra options that you can apply to these sets to increase their capabilities and points cost, even without adding more figures.
It is worth pointing out that although we recommend balanced forces between 250 and 300 points this is only advisory as we know this makes for a good evening's entertainment. There is nothing to stop you using more or less. Unlike some rules there is no specific force make-up you have to follow.
We do recommend that you have a leader, possibly a deputy leader as well, a couple of specialists and a handful of troops. No man is an island, especially in this game, and a Hero without his brave men/followers/cultists/troops will soon succumb. Troops give you the numbers and tactical options that allow your Hero to prevail.
This is a game of extraordinary and daring fellows taking on a vile enemy for Queen, Kaiser or President (or perhaps money...). Thus we leave it up to you to create the force that suits your nature.
Cheers,
Craig.
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The first Spend Goal has just been hit!!
We start work on the Scotland Yard Company tomorrow!!
(The total hasn't been updated yet, Kev is having a snooze).
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Brilliant!!! Get the pre-order option up too Nick. :D
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Oh, I feel my resolve crumbling even further every time I come back to this thread. Just the British. Oh, and the Prussians. And the Detective/Police faction. So if I just get one more box and the rules as well that's my £118...
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Since the rulebook won't be released until after the Nickstarter ends (if I read it correctly), is there any way to get a thorough summary of the rules so I'm not buying sight unseen?
Thanks
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The link to the Scotland Yard Company is here:
http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=5286
The author of In Her Majesty's Name has put a summary of the game on TMP in answer to similar requests.
Nick
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Why oh why are the Germans always zombies??
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Nick:
Just checked out the pre-order link that you posted.
Is this line correct?:
'The Scotland Yard Company is made up of a Chief Inspector, a Sergeant and Nine Constables, plus the Dectective and Doctor assistant. '
It implies that there will be thirteen figures in this set.
Is this correct?
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no. Darn it.
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Changed.
It's Seven constables.
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Changed.
It's Seven constables.
I thought that it might be.
Not that that will put me off, as I have been waiting for this, as I believe that this set is the perfect one for me. And the Chinese. And the Egyptian. And.....
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So the Scotland Yard Company will be available from 20th May, right? If one preorders it before 18th April it can still count towards the £37/64/118 rewards though?
Theoretically, if one made an order which included this, then one could pick up available figures at Salute, followed by the rulebook and Scotland Yard being sent out in May?
What with having a system to put one's own forces together I can feel I'm going to be looking for suitable figures for a Society of Antiquaries Company or something like it. Ideas ideas.
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Thats a yes to all those questions TheBlackCrane.
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It's Seven constables.
Why? Because seven Constables is considered to be good luck down at the Yard y'know :D
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Why? Because seven Constables is considered to be good luck down at the Yard y'know :D
Seven Constables might be a good pub name....
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Seven for secrets never to be told.
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Boxed sets all have 11 figs except the Tong -- the Yeti is the size of two figs.
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I thought that it might be.
Not that that will put me off, as I have been waiting for this, as I believe that this set is the perfect one for me. And the Chinese. And the Egyptian. And.....
Yes it is quite hard to choose isn't it... Though I think Curr's might be the weakest (though it is still very good). It is a set from which three minis would be enough for me so I hope they are sold seperately later on, even at a higher price....
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Though I think Curr's might be the weakest (though it is still very good).
Which is interesting as I think it's the best one. Why do you think it's the weakest? Too normal* looking?
The basic troops in this one are fantastic as far as I'm concerned. I love the ex-army/street tough guys with shotguns and rifles. But then I also own the old Westwind victorian thug sets too.
*Whatever that means in this setting lol
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The basic troops in this one are fantastic as far as I'm concerned. I love the ex-army/street tough guys with shotguns and rifles. But then I also own the old Westwind victorian thug sets too.
I agree, they are my personal favourites as well. They are going to serve purpose very well on the streets of Whitechapel. Some might even make it to Mars in the employ of The Royal Geographical Society or the Illustrated London News ;)
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Some might even make it to Mars in the employ of The Royal Geographical Society or the Illustrated London News ;)
Yup, 'cos those poor bastards need all the help they can get lol lol
cheers
James
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Yup, 'cos those poor bastards need all the help they can get lol lol
cheers
James
lol
More glaive fodder for the Martians ;)
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I think all the sets have got something going for them.
Just not keen on that yeti and those Prussian zombies are a big no-no to me.
Flitting around all of them as I cant decide.
In fact the Prussians are the only set that I know that I do not want.
Egyptians- Great, but I already have enough cultists.
Chinese- All great except for the yeti, but I already have some Tong types....
Currs mob- Love these fellas, even the one with the 'chest and weapon' that M keeps having nightmares about. (Crazy secret weapon for my planned Sikh contingent for SA/Pulp).
Coppers- Waiting to see the sculpts, but dare say I will think of some reason that I MUST have them.
Ohh, the perils of being a butterfly.....
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So the Scotland Yard Company will be available from 20th May, right? If one preorders it before 18th April it can still count towards the £37/64/118 rewards though?
That's what I did. The Scotland Yard Company is made up of a Chief Inspector, a Sergeant and Seven Constables, plus the Dectective and Doctor assistant
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My understanding is 'seven Constables, Sergeant, Inspector, Detective and Doctor companion'...
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Oh, I've created the confusion on the Scotland Yard set. :(
I'm still waiting for a final input from the authors, but I've started the sculptor on:
Chief Inspector (Ripper st)
Sergeant (ripper st)
4 Constables
3 Special Branch (ripper st, Anarchist episode)
1 Consulting Detective
1 Companion Doctor.
I hope everyone knows what the Ripper St ref is about.
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Hi Nick,
The Company list is just undergoing an edit and should be with you tomorrow.
I can assure you that both Charles and I are diehard fans of Ripper Street, so i hope you like our interpretation.
Cheers,
Craig.
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I haven't watched Ripper street yet. But have seen a couple of trailers for it.
I was hoping for an Inspector Lestrade from the Sherlock Holmes movies to be honest. Maybe as a later release. ;)
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...so I hope they are sold seperately later on, even at a higher price....
My thoughts are, and I'm assuming Nick will be quite busy with the roll-out of sets for awhile, some of us will pick up some of those sets wanting a limited number of figs, and sell off the rest.
If the Yeti is the least favored of the Tong, I know I've got my hopes up for a proper re-coup. :D
On the other hand, once IN hand... *sigh*
Doug
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I haven't watched Ripper street yet. But have seen a couple of trailers for it.
It is better than the trailers, a full-on BBC Drama. Btw don't watch it while eating your tea... ;)
I've been researching that period for the last couple of years while writing IHMN with Charles. I have yet to spot an anachronism.
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If the Yeti is the least favored of the Tong, I know I've got my hopes up for a proper re-coup. :D
I don't understand this downer on the Yeti. Not only is is a unique and fitting model for the period and the game, but the effect of a Yeti on the field of play is incredible. You can hear your opponents audibly gulp when it marches on.
Because they know that if they hurt it it gets more dangerous not less, but if you don't hurt it it will pull your arms off and beat you to death with the soggy ends. :o
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I think the Yeti has very little use on the streets of Victorian London, which is often the choosen setting for many LAFers. The model in itself is fine, hjust limited use...
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I think the Yeti has very little use on the streets of Victorian London, which is often the choosen setting for many LAFers. The model in itself is fine, hjust limited use...
The Dragon Lady is based in London, where she keeps the chinese community in a grip of terror. This is partially because she has had a Yeti imported so she can take on some of the technological marvels being fielded by other companies.
Go on, you know you want to see a Yeti emerging out of the fog chasing Holmes and Watson in a speeding Steam Hansom... ;D
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I like the Yeti, and intend to match it (somehow) to the more feral Copplestone Yetis (and their babies), indeed Kevin's paint job makes a clear link too (?). I have no worries about using it, but I can see the points of views of the other LAFers....
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I do see ot as kind of a King Kong curisoty/pet.....
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Go on, you know you want to see a Yeti emerging out of the fog chasing Holmes and Watson in a speeding Steam Hansom... ;D
Quoting myself from a Gothic Horror thread suggesting a proper sculpt of Mr. Holmes in robe with violin...
'Oh, hell yes!'
However, much as I love revealed hidden horrors, it's the imagined transport of same TO London that has me stymied...
Tis the sad lot of a creator; not everyone shares your dream. ;)
Doug
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However, much as I love revealed hidden horrors, it's the imagined transport of same TO London that has me stymied...
Tis the sad lot of a creator; not everyone shares your dream. ;)
I dont see the problem myself.
What with all those travelling circuses and freak shows at the time......
;)
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Oh, I've created the confusion on the Scotland Yard set. :(
I'm still waiting for a final input from the authors, but I've started the sculptor on:
Chief Inspector (Ripper st)
Sergeant (ripper st)
4 Constables
3 Special Branch (ripper st, Anarchist episode)
1 Consulting Detective
1 Companion Doctor.
I hope everyone knows what the Ripper St ref is about.
I'm loving ripper street and these are the words I've bee
Waiting to hear since it started.
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I'm loving ripper street and these are the words I've bee
Waiting to hear since it started.
Well you can but imagine the joy for Charles and I when Ripper Street was announced by the BBC and then turned out to be so good. There's us doing final edits to the rules and talking through the figure sculpts with Nick and then this turns up with such brilliant characters.
Be assured that the rules will allow you to field H Division in all its gory glory, and I am sure that Steve Saleh's sculpts will do it justice.
Cheers,
Craig.
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However, much as I love revealed hidden horrors, it's the imagined transport of same TO London that has me stymied...
Tis the sad lot of a creator; not everyone shares your dream. ;)
Doug
Why not have yetis in Victorian London?
Any Dr Who fan who is old enough to recall the 1960s will remenber that robotic ones were a menace in London in 1968.
I see no problem with using them in a Victorian setting and would be happy to set up a yeti sanctuary for unwanted ones....well, within limits, maybe just 4 or 5
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I'm really looking forward to these rules. They will be a refreshing change and the small company size allows multiple forces to be easily and cheaply accumulated.
As for what force to collect, as I'm a big Ripper Street fan the first company I will get has to be the police - but they will need a second uniformed and bearded sergeant "when we catch him can we kill him".
This may be the time to pull a project off the back burner - the Honourable Guild of Steamfitters and Engineers ... ;)
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As for what force to collect, as I'm a big Ripper Street fan the first company I will get has to be the police - but they will need a second uniformed and bearded sergeant "when we catch him can we kill him".
This may be the time to pull a project off the back burner - the Honourable Guild of Steamfitters and Engineers ... ;)
A small manly tear rolled down my cheek when that dratted Pinkerton killed the brave young Constable.
Once you have the rules and have created your Guild list please let us know and we'll feature it on the upcoming IHMN blog. One of the key design features of the rules is a full points system so that you can create your own companies, equipment, talents and powers.
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Why not have yetis in Victorian London?
I see no problem with using them in a Victorian setting and would be happy to set up a yeti sanctuary for unwanted ones....well, within limits, maybe just 4 or 5
The Yeti was smuggled off a steamer for the Dragon Lady by Abel Cain, the self-styled 'Lord of the Docks' and infamous white slaver. What he got in return for such a dangerous job can only be imagined.
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A small manly tear rolled down my cheek when that dratted Pinkerton killed the brave young Constable.
:o We're only up to Episode 5 over here!
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Oh, I've created the confusion on the Scotland Yard set. :(
I'm still waiting for a final input from the authors, but I've started the sculptor on:
Chief Inspector (Ripper st)
Sergeant (ripper st)
4 Constables
3 Special Branch (ripper st, Anarchist episode)
1 Consulting Detective
1 Companion Doctor.
I hope everyone knows what the Ripper St ref is about.
Ok, now you have all of my attention o_o
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Ok, now you have all of my attention o_o
And mine....
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A small manly tear rolled down my cheek
Glynis was very upset about that one.
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:o We're only up to Episode 5 over here!
Sorry, my bad :-X
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That's quite alright. ;) You can make it up to me in lead. Oh wait! Not like that! Put down that Webley!
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That's quite alright. ;) You can make it up to me in lead. Oh wait! Not like that! Put down that Webley!
Webley? Pah! My IHMN alter ego uses a Mauser C96.
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My dear sir, a C96 Mauser may fire many rounds but a Webley .455 takes a scoundrel down bally well!
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And a Mauser is prone to jam - if the Webley does so, just keep pulling the trigger (the next round,(or the one after that will surely go off).
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The Black Tongs set is great...and I'd snatch it up in a heartbeat if only for the tongs/boxers...but the Yeti kills it for me unfortunately. Some great minis for the game though...I'd be more than interested in picking up a bunch of minis if they ever go separate (or even down to 3-man blisters or something).
Shame about that Yeti.
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The Black Tongs set is great...and I'd snatch it up in a heartbeat if only for the tongs/boxers...but the Yeti kills it for me unfortunately.
Shame about that Yeti.
We'll take your yeti if you want to re-home him.
Problem solved.
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We'll take your yeti if you want to re-home him.
Problem solved.
Have visions of a Victorian Battersea Yeti Home springing up.
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A small manly tear rolled down my cheek when that dratted Pinkerton killed the brave young Constable.
Once you have the rules and have created your Guild list please let us know and we'll feature it on the upcoming IHMN blog. One of the key design features of the rules is a full points system so that you can create your own companies, equipment, talents and powers.
That sounds like a deal :)
I see the Guild as 'defending' technology (for themselves). They exert their influence over which manufacturers have access to new steamtech designs via a 'licencing' system (or extortion as others have called it).
Although often at odds with the government, they are tolerated by those in power due to their usefulness in securing new technology from foreign powers and in thwarting those states' technological aims.
The Guild actively recruits former Navy petty officer stokers and artificers, as well as from former NCOs in the Army's engineering and steam artillery units. This means that a pool of combat trained members is available for 'special service'.
Regarding Ripper Street, can we have a pair of figures at some stage to represent an American surgeon and 'business woman' ?
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Once you have the rules and have created your Guild list please let us know and we'll feature it on the upcoming IHMN blog. One of the key design features of the rules is a full points system so that you can create your own companies, equipment, talents and powers.
That sounds rather good - any interest in the Royal Society of Antiquaries Company? I may well have come across just the figures I need too, with a spot of modification :D
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Have visions of a Victorian Battersea Yeti Home springing up.
That could make an interesting scenario setting.
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Any greens or even concept sketches for the police yet?
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Any greens or even concept sketches for the police yet?
Ripper Street, 'nuf said
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Nick has posted a pic of the 3rd spend reward figure on his facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580219032007003&l=77e0bace66
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Nice detail on the stockings. It must be so very tiresome spending endless hours researching things like that ;)
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The Guild actively recruits former Navy petty officer stokers and artificers, as well as from former NCOs in the Army's engineering and steam artillery units. This means that a pool of combat trained members is available for 'special service'.
Regarding Ripper Street, can we have a pair of figures at some stage to represent an American surgeon and 'business woman' ?
As an ex-Royal Navy Artificer myself I endorse this message.
For the figures, you'll need to talk to Nick. I'm sure that he's around here somewhere...?
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That sounds rather good - any interest in the Royal Society of Antiquaries Company? I may well have come across just the figures I need too, with a spot of modification :D
You write it and I'll publish it on the blog. I'm in the middle of a piece describing how to theme, build and balance a company using the IHMN Rules precisely to support this sort of creative thinking.
In Charles and my original brainstorm regarding companies we had a list of well over a hundred from all over the world. We are currently working on a couple of dozen of these, some for the blog and some for ... ow... thud!
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Nick has posted a pic of the 3rd spend reward figure on his facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580219032007003&l=77e0bace66
Oh look, a Madam a la Ripper St perchance?
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I love these. :)
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Nick has posted a pic of the 3rd spend reward figure on his facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580219032007003&l=77e0bace66
Great figure but a great shame I have to spend £118 to get it! :(
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Agreed. It is a lovely figure, ::)shame ghat there isn't another way to get hold of her (oo-er). Maybe an extra payment on the pre-order perhaps?
Craig@ is there anything in the rules to cover the hire of solo characters/mercenaries? I'm thinking along the lines of solitary spies or maybe a gang of thugs not directly linked to the companies. Something like the back street thugs in 'game of shadows' who jump Holmes when he's in disguise.
I guess I'm hoping to see some different characters being released in miniature that don't specifically tie in with the structure of each individual company. Sort of like Nick has already done with the master criminal and ripper figures.
I'm still holding out for a Lord Blackwood to lead my cultists. ::) Please....
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Craig@ is there anything in the rules to cover the hire of solo characters/mercenaries? I'm thinking along the lines of solitary spies or maybe a gang of thugs not directly linked to the companies. Something like the back street thugs in 'game of shadows' who jump Holmes when he's in disguise.
Actually Ray there are not any rules to cover solo characters/mercenaries... yet.
Charles and I shall be publishing more material for these rules as we go forwards. Many more new companies are in development, some of which will cover some of the lovely extra figures Nick is producing.
The back street thugs you mention above are covered by one of these companies along with their master and some of his henchmen.
We hope to have the blog up in the next week and lots more information will be available then.
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Pre-order placed for rules and bobbies.
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That sounds great Craig. And was just what I wanted to hear. That basically there will be further development of the range after the initial release. Pleased to hear that Nick is on board with future figure releases too.
One more question if I may, is there a character development/experience system already in place in the rules or would this be something you'd consider adding at a later date?
With such a focused adventuring party I'd see an experience system as fairly mandatory.
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Great looking miniatures and interesting sounding rules. I look forward to hearing a review.
With all these new rule sets and figures coming out for VSF & steam punk, sadly it seems that this genre has well and truly sold out :'(
Gone are those halcyon days where you had a Zulu war Brit , some plastic bottle tops and a panzer IV to kit bash to produce some VSF marvel.
I fear we are going down the road of codecs , tournaments and all that GW inspired rubbish.
I'll go and sulk in the corner ;)
Cheers
Fuzzy.
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Great looking miniatures and interesting sounding rules. I look forward to hearing a review.
With all these new rule sets and figures coming out for VSF & steam punk, sadly it seems that this genre has well and truly sold out :'(
Gone are those halcyon days where you had a Zulu war Brit , some plastic bottle tops and a panzer IV to kit bash to produce some VSF marvel.
I fear we are going down the road of codecs , tournaments and all that GW inspired rubbish.
I'll go and sulk in the corner ;)
Cheers
Fuzzy.
I don't think its quite so Fuzzy. As with the explosion of steampunk influences in high street fashion, the mark of the true enthusiast is to adapt what is available into his/her own style.
For my own part, I am looking for a player-friendly set of rules for small scale VSF/steampunk skirmishes, which these rules seem to offer. As for forces on offer, I'm a Ripper Strteet fan, so would have bought the British bobbies anyway. The rest of the forces I will adapt ('punk-up') as I see fit. For example, looking at my lead mountain, I see all the correct figures to make up the Egyptian force using Chinese figures (which will give me a supernatural-influenced force without that yeti, but with a jade mummy).
Remember, within a couple of years the current fads will have moved on, leaving a lot of surplus to be snapped up on ebay :)
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One more question if I may, is there a character development/experience system already in place in the rules or would this be something you'd consider adding at a later date?
With such a focused adventuring party I'd see an experience system as fairly mandatory.
You'd think, eh Ray?
It is quite amazing how small 22,500 words is when you are trying to squeeze in all the rules, equipment and companies. There again it means that there is plenty more material to come. The 'Later Cupboard' is getting full and we may have to get another one :D
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One more question if I may, is there a character development/experience system already in place in the rules or would this be something you'd consider adding at a later date?
With such a focused adventuring party I'd see an experience system as fairly mandatory.
There is!
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With all these new rule sets and figures coming out for VSF & steam punk, sadly it seems that this genre has well and truly sold out :'(
Hi Fuzzy.
As you can imagine, in the year between Osprey announcing the rules (which was six months after we first put pen to paper), we have been watching the market with some interest.
We have seen several kickstarter-fuelled Steampunk releases, often with accompanying figure ranges. At first we were quite concerned. Some looked really beautiful. Then as they came to market and we looked closely at the rules, backgrounds and figure ranges we relaxed as nearly all of them are aimed at the W40K/Warmahordes player group. We are talking full-on, no holds barred, steampunk (in bold capitals and with three exclamation marks). We think that a couple of them will do very well indeed.
Looking back at what we have produced though we see a gentlemanly diversion based in the science and the science romances of the late Victorian period. IHMN is fairly pure VSF and this is currently it's unique selling point. Add to that the excellent support of both Osprey - a respected historical and wargames publisher, and Northstar - a respected historical figures manufacturer, and I think we have a decent niche to work in.
There are also the rules. They are not as simple as FUBAR, but we have found in playtesting that people pick them up very quickly, usually within a single game. Yet there is considerable tactical depth within them to keep us playing for a very long time.
We do not expect to set the world ablaze, but we think we can serve a good number of gamers with great fun for a goodly time. No where is my Webley Service Revolver and Faraday coat? Curr has sent a telegram and needs my assistance...
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There is!
Ah Smith, there you are man. I've been wondering when you would turn up. A lot of the chaps are getting jolly excited about the upcoming conflicts what.
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One more question if I may, is there a character development/experience system already in place in the rules or would this be something you'd consider adding at a later date?
As Smith has rightly pointed out I am so full of my own waffle I forgot to actually answer the damned question. My apologies Ray lol
There is a section in the rules called The Spoils of War and it covers exactly this...
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I must say I'm looking forward to these rule :)
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A couple of questions if you please.
Are the rules solo friendly and is it possible to add more supernatural/ Gothic horror elements to the game ?.
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As Smith has rightly pointed out I am so full of my own waffle I forgot to actually answer the damned question. My apologies Ray lol
There is a section in the rules called The Spoils of War and it covers exactly this...
No need for apologies. I must admit its very nice to have one of the authors on board to answer questions about the rules before their release date. :D
Bravo!!
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A couple of questions if you please.
Are the rules solo friendly and is it possible to add more supernatural/ Gothic horror elements to the game ?.
Yes, I would say that they are solo friendly as long as you are the sort of solo who doesn't rely entirely on tables for one side's actions. With two small companies I could see whiling away an afternoon arguing with myself over an objective as being an enjoyable experience. Thecharacter of the rules and the companies naturally lead to narrative play so assist the solo player in understanding what they might do in a certain situation. For example Count Otto von Stroheim will happily sacrifice all of his men to get the 'maguffin' for Prussia, whereas Capt Napier is more likely to employ a medic and cover his fallen chaps.
One of the elements in the rules are the Mystical Powers. This gives suitable figures the ability to bend reality to their will. Most of these powers are based upon those believed to be real by the people of the period. So, for example, we have Mesmerism with which you can try to cause an enemy figure to work to your direction. Now I could imagine Count Vlad Dracul employing that. Or the real life belief that the white man's bullets will turn to water, as exploited by several ancient cultures across the globe, and represented in the Mystical Powers rules.
We were careful to place appropriate restrictions on these powers so that no single one, by itself, could dominate the game. But if used tactically and well, just like a grenade or a maxim gun, it could turn a game to your advantage.
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One of the things that made this project 'real' for Charles and I was the arrival from Phil at Osprey of the internal illustrations. First as sketches and then a glorious full colour plates.
One of these illustrations even led to an entirely new section being added to the rules.
So I'd like to direct you to the website of the talented Canadian illustrator Jesse McGibney: mcgibs.iseenothing.com/port
I know that Steve Saleh at Northstar used some of Jesse's work as the inspiration for such figures as Mohan Singh of Lord Curr's Incorrigibles. The vision of this huge man, barechested and firing a maxim gun from the hip is one of my favourites.
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Agreed. It is a lovely figure, ::)shame ghat there isn't another way to get hold of her (oo-er). Maybe an extra payment on the pre-order perhaps?
Find a friend and put in a big order then you could share her.
Probably not a good suggestion, but you know what I mean.
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Indeed.
Top half or bottom? lol
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Figures look sweet...
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I often feel Steven Saleh is the Mark Copplestone of this age. A much underrated sculptor who never fails to impress (his Foundry and Gorgon Studio's greeks are fantastic).
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Saleh is currently the finest sculptor available, he creates exquisite works of art. Forget putty, he could take ear wax and turn it into miniature gold.
All Hail the Saleh!
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Saleh is currently the finest sculptor available, he creates exquisite works of art. Forget putty, he could take ear wax and turn it into miniature gold.
Oh dear, I see the potential for a 'my sculptor is better than your sculptor' flame war.
Regardless everyone knows that Paul Hicks is the Messiah of the green stuff.
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everyone knows that Paul Hicks is the Messiah of the green stuff.
but can he sculpt earwax?
:~}
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We have just received our advance figures from Nick - thanks mate :D A small perk of being the authors.
I'll review them properly once I get the chance to sit down but after a quick glance I can say that they are everything we expected and more. The detail on the figures is exquisite - well done Steve! And I can see that they are going to be a joy to paint.
So time get my painting and basing kit out and get basecoating! After all I have over 40 figures to paint before Salute :o
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You're not going to get any sympathy you know Craig. ;)
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I couldn't help it, even though I'm strictly an historical gamer; I just can't resist Victorian stuff, so the order has been placed!!!!
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The figures for Lord Curr's Company are truly full of character. i have been fortunate enough to receive some for review for Wargames Illustrated Online (coming out soon-ish) and the majority would grace any Victorian game, both VSF and Holmesian / Ripper Street. I have also been lucky enough to see the figures which Steve is working on for the Nickstarter and whomever has made the 'pledge', you are in for a real treat!
Don't forget, there will be the game at Salute run by we of the White Hart Wargamers (now 'as was') and there will be painted examples, plus more, available to view at our table, as created by Dewkabuk.
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Don't forget, there will be the game at Salute run by we of the White Hart Wargamers (now 'as was') and there will be painted examples, plus more, available to view at our table, as created by Dewkabuk.
So is it you guys who are running the IHMN demo games?
If so has Nick told you that Charles and I shall be attending? The main reason being to come along and help out...?
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Indeed, five stalwart gentlemen and one valet will be attending Salute to enable members of the public to partake of adventures requiring derring-do, controlled violence and just a little snifter of port.
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Will be starting a thread on the board build this weekend (assuming the weather holds off a little).
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So you guys want to see a Walker eh?
Well navigate to http://vbir.blogspot.co.uk/ in an hour or two and JW will be displaying the artwork that inspired Charles and I to add a section on Walkers by Jesse McGibney.
Cheers,
Craig.
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Very nice - I'll need one for my Honourable Guild of Steamfitters :)
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At the risk of sounding like a plug, the Johnson Mk VII is a stretch goal for the North Star IHMN Nickstarter – it's spend goal 4, so might be entirely dependent on the amount of pre-orders (it's up to Nick!):
http://nstarmagazine.com/IN_HER_MAJESTYS_NAME.htm
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Pre ordered the rules from Amazon :)
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Yes, yes... I have posted the picture.
And I will be making a Nickstarter order from Brigade here in the States. Just waiting to return from my vacation next week, see how much $$ is left. I want the rules, and at least one faction, preferably two.
I hope the Scotland Yard faction is ready to see by then, because that is a major contender for faction #3.
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If you pre-order the rules from us, and buy one faction, you get two free figures, Jack the Ripper and the Master Criminal. And if we hit £18,000, you get a free Bill Sykes and Bullseye. I think we are well under way to reach £18K by mid April, realistically I don't think we'll hit the £48K for the free Walker.
Nick
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Is there a good chance the walker will get produced for the range in the end anyway Nick?
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Definitely going to be pre-ordering the Servants of Ra, just waiting to see what the Scotland Yard company look like to see about them too :D It would be very nice if the £30K target gets hit, fingers crossed!
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We may make the Walker anyway. It just won't be free. :'(
Whether we make the Walkers, both of the ones illustrated, will depend on the popularity of the game and the range. Although the Nickstarter is going well, and we are enjoying following it, we will judge the sales of the miniatures in the long run. As you can imagine, the bulk of our sales are through hobby shops, and they won't start until the figures are released Mid April, so we'll know later in the year if IHMN is going really well.
I personally think it will all go very well, and you'll see the range expand including Walkers, I just have be pessimistic sometimes.
Nick
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The Scotland Yard company photos are a couple of weeks away, but Fagin and Jack the Ripper will be on Facebook later today!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Star-Military-Figures/218634441498799?ref=hl
Nick
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Excellent. Looking forward to seeing them both.
I hope the range is a good seller and that there is plenty of expansion in the future.
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I really don't want to be the killjoy at the party (because I love a lot of the minis, and the background seems really interesting, and even if I don't necessarily get the rules - which I might - I'm definitely getting some of the minis) but I've never been involved in one of these kickstarter things before, so I've been trying to get my head round how it works.
I've made this table of prices. There seem to be some very odd things going on.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/redorc01/prices_zps21bba4e8.png)
It sems the longer the kickstarter goes on, the worse value big batches are. If we ever get to Quartermain and Nemo, then the best deals are 2 boxes, or 2 boxes plus the rules. Am I missing something? Does anyone want to run the numbers and see if I'm going crazy?
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You are right, but what a strange way of looking at this. :o
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There are two parts to the deal.
Part one is the first three figures. They depend on how much you buy. If you only buy two sets, you only get Jack the Ripper.
Part two is the Spend Goals. As we reach the goals, everyone who is involved (meaning buying enough to qualify for the first free figure at least) receives the rewards.
If you cost the free figures into the box sets, then yes, the best deal if you are purely counting pennies is 1 box set, 1 rule book and the free figures that come with it. So far that is two figures, potentially 7 if we get to £48K.
But the figures are free. :? You shouldn't be costing them in. If you don't buy enough, you'll never get Fagin and the Tart. If you don't want them, fine.
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:) Onto less baffling matters, I've put photos of Fagin and Jack the Ripper on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Star-Military-Figures/218634441498799
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A couple of points, first and possibly the most important is that the Northstar offer is a pre-order system and not a Kickstarter. The other is that the full set 'deal' wasn't actually a deal, it was just an easier way to order everything for those people that wanted to. (I'm sure that's right, although someone can correct me if I'm wrong and it does knock money off). As such, those people could in theory decide to order fewer boxes now and get the 'better' deal on a price per figure value, however when they order the other boxes later, it just puts them back at the same point they are now and also makes it less likely they will get the extra free figures in the first place.
At the end of the day, as I said, this isn't a Kickstarter which is trying to get as much money as possible from everybody but a way to encourage/reward people for placing a pre-order for a product, regardless of how much they order.
Edit: As an aside, I have nothing against Kickstarter. I've spent several hundred pounds through it.
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Have you thought of a Suffragette company? Particularly Emmeline Pankhurst's jujutsu-trained female bodyguard squad?
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You are right, but what a strange way of looking at this. :o
Sorry. I'm not deliberately trying to be annoying. I think I did however get a bit over-excited into the idea of buying as much as possible in order to get all the rewards before thinking 'whoa! You're trying to justify spending an extra £54 so you get a free figure?' - after that, I thought I'd check up what the actual implications of different buying patterns were.
I'm definitely picking up at least two sets, I know that already. Whether to also get the rules I'm as yet undecided, and any more sets entirely depends on how weak-willed I am - because there are certainly some very lovely minis on display.
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Hi,
First time poster, long time reader of this forum. When I read the first post about this game I got really excited, but once the Ripper Street minis where announced I was even more hooked. I'm even coming up with ideas on armies, like harlots with guns lead by a Madam Susan type. I just had a few questions.
1. I know it was mentioned that they won't be previewed for a few more weeks, but will we get to see the Scotland Yard set before the end of the Nickstarter?
2. In the rules, will you have to use certain size bases for the models? I know it seems pretty free to use whatever models, but I didn't know if my current British army minis will fit as they are on 30mm round lipped bases.
3. Will the rules work for other scales? Like 15mm?
Thanks and I really can't wait!
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Jack the ripper is sweeeeeeeet! What an awesome mini.
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Jack the ripper is sweeeeeeeet! What an awesome mini.
indeed ;)
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/734041_586025548093018_1191544660_n.jpg)
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Have you thought of a Suffragette company? Particularly Emmeline Pankhurst's jujutsu-trained female bodyguard squad?
No we hadn't. Though the Lady Incendiaries of the Brick Lane Commune are pretty unpleasant.
One of the advantages of the rules is that it comes with a fully-featured points system that allows you to create your own troops, companies, equipment, talents and mystical powers. The reason for this is to encourage you to create your own companies as well as those in the rules book (which only had room for ten).
I am currently building the supporting blog, and once the rules are out I shall be featuring player's own creations.
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First time poster, long time reader of this forum. When I read the first post about this game I got really excited, but once the Ripper Street minis where announced I was even more hooked. I'm even coming up with ideas on armies, like harlots with guns lead by a Madam Susan type. I just had a few questions.
Welcome aboard Mingan :) I'll try and answer your questions.
1. I know it was mentioned that they won't be previewed for a few more weeks, but will we get to see the Scotland Yard set before the end of the Nickstarter?
This is the question I cannot answer. Nick, over to you...
2. In the rules, will you have to use certain size bases for the models? I know it seems pretty free to use whatever models, but I didn't know if my current British army minis will fit as they are on 30mm round lipped bases.
There are no recommended base sizes. Charles and I realised a long time ago looking at our own figure collections that we had figures on a wide range of base shapes and sizes.
Also we thought that as this is a skirmish game many gamers would like to create special bases for their figures.
So instead of worrying about that we restricted the number of figures that could effectively surround a single enemy to four.
3. Will the rules work for other scales? Like 15mm?
Absolutely. You could choose to keep the current weapon ranges and move distances the same (which might make them seem a little more, dare I say, realistic) or halve them.
If you went up to 54mm then you might like to double everything.
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:) Onto less baffling matters, I've put photos of Fagin and Jack the Ripper on Facebook!
Nick, you are a dastardly fellow!
You just know that we shall have to create rules and suitable scenarios for these chaps now don't you?
Mrs Hudson! We're staying in so please provide refreshments hourly. Charles I do believe that this may be a two-pipe problem...
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We are working on the Scotland Yard Company right now, so should have pictures before the end of March.
Look forward to seeing the stats for these baddies Craig!! Remember, Master Criminal (Moriarty) has been unlocked and will be photographed next week. I also think we'll hit the £18K mark, so the thug Bill Sykes and his Clockwork dog Bullseye will be made as well.
Nick
These could all be a Master Criminal Adventuring Company, chuck in a few Incorrigables.
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No we hadn't. Though the Lady Incendiaries of the Brick Lane Commune are pretty unpleasant.
One of the advantages of the rules is that it comes with a fully-featured points system that allows you to create your own troops, companies, equipment, talents and mystical powers. The reason for this is to encourage you to create your own companies as well as those in the rules book (which only had room for ten).
I am currently building the supporting blog, and once the rules are out I shall be featuring player's own creations.
Excellent.
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Awesome! Thanks for the reply and infomation. I really can't wait to run a demo of it at my local store in my Victorian costume.
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Victorian costume.
pictures?
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The Fagin miniature is really neat, too. The pickpocket arms are a great idea.
I know I am getting the rules, and the Servants of Ra. My sons are leaning towards the Greater Thule set. I am also considering the Scotland Yard and Lord Curr's Company sets, too.
Mwahhahahahaha! lol
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pictures?
I techinally have two. One's ment to be Sherlock Holmes as I was supposed to do a shoot with my friend as Watson, but me and her haven't done it yet. The other is an airship pirate type which is more VSF then Steampunk(I don't like everything brass with gears glued on.) I can post up pictures, but I dont want to go off topic. :?
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Just reading about the Brick Lane Commune on the wordpress blog, and, I'm not sure why, but it put me in mind of the Glorious Republic of Treacle Mine Road from Pratchett's 'Night Watch'.
I wonder whether I might have to put together a company in a similar vein, under the banner of "Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably-Priced Love and a Hard-Boiled Egg!" :D
Maybe going into the realms of fantasy now...
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I'm getting the Servants of Ra, as I reckon they can be used in any 19th-20th or even 21st century pulp game. I'm also getting a copy of the rules to see if they have any edge over our gaming groups much used Legends of the Old West system.
Not long now
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I’m glad they offer the possibility to have both a regular and a "steampunk" arms for the ripper’s figure. I wasn’t a 100% convinced at first but not I think I would like to have both versions… ;D
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Well I feel pretty good now that I finally preordered my stuff.
I wonder, depending on how the arms are attached to the model if you could magnetize them? Change them out for when you want normal or Freddy Krueger Ripper.
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I'm getting the Servants of Ra, as I reckon they can be used in any 19th-20th or even 21st century pulp game. I'm also getting a copy of the rules to see if they have any edge over our gaming groups much used Legends of the Old West system.
Not long now
Having seen and held Akhetnaten and his followers I concur. They could be used at any time from 1875 to about 1925. After that Aheknaten's clothing might be seen as a bit quaint.
I just hope that the rules live up to your expectations :D
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Any news on whether we might see the Scotland Yard Company prior to 18th April? I've been holding off on my order so to decided which other company to go for along with the Servants of Ra :D
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Any news on whether we might see the Scotland Yard Company prior to 18th April?
Ditto.
Really want to see them.
:)
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That's a question for Nick I am afraid...
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Any news on whether we might see the Scotland Yard Company prior to 18th April? I've been holding off on my order so to decided which other company to go for along with the Servants of Ra :D
Another ditto
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We are working towards it.
We have some of the first figures ready, Kev should photograph them next week. There are no Bobbies made yet, they will follow soon.
Can't guarantee anything, if the Bobbies show up from the sculptor, and we don't like them, it's back to the drawing board.
Nick
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Can't guarantee anything, if the Bobbies show up from the sculptor, and we don't like them, it's back to the drawing board.
Fair enough.
Even a drawing would be good....
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Four of the Scotland Yard figures.
Detective and Doctor Companion, Inspector and Sergeant.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/156801_600356269993279_1262941990_n.jpg)
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The Ripper with a human arm.
Although the Ripper is free to anyone buying £37 worth of IHMN product, the human arm is an extra quid.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/903949_600354496660123_2144191731_o.jpg)
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The Master Criminal figure, comes free when you spend £37 on IHMN product. Note, all these free figures stop being available after 19th April.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/10173_600358086659764_408017352_n.jpg)
Note, all the Scotland Yard figures and this Master Criminal have been designed and sculpted by Mike Owen of Artizan Design.
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Ooo, I like all of them 8)
cheers
James
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Right!
Thats sorted then:
The Old Bill it is!
They look bloody gorgeous.
:-*
And this:
Note, all the Scotland Yard figures and this Master Criminal have been designed and sculpted by Mike Owen of Artizan Design.
...made the decision even easier.
:D
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The Master Criminal figure, comes free when you spend £37 on IHMN product.
I thought it was Jack the Ripper. Then Fagin at the next level. ::) Is the "Master Criminal" an extra...er, extra?
Personally, I need that human arm for my Jack. Best way to add it to my existing order?
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They are bloomin' lovely gov'nor :-* :-* :-* :-*
Not wanting a yeti seems surmountable but I really do not want any more bobbies as I have dozens already, bummer :'(
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The free figures are confusing o_o
Jack, then Fagin, then the Tart depend on how much you spend. The Master Criminal is a Reward figure for us reaching Goals, and is sent to everyone who has spent at least enough to get Jack.
In retrospect, I shouldn't have called the figures after the Tart 'Spend Rewards', they are 'Goal Rewards'. You live and you learn.
If you want a Jack Arm, just place an order again for the arm on it's own, we'll do the rest.
Nick
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In retrospect, I shouldn't have called the figures after the Tart 'Spend Rewards', they are 'Goal Rewards'. You live and you learn.
I always thought that tarts were a sort of spend reward anyway :? lol
cheers
James
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The free figures are confusing o_o
Jack, then Fagin, then the Tart depend on how much you spend. The Master Criminal is a Reward figure for us reaching Goals, and is sent to everyone who has spent at least enough to get Jack.
In retrospect, I shouldn't have called the figures after the Tart 'Spend Rewards', they are 'Goal Rewards'. You live and you learn.
If you want a Jack Arm, just place an order again for the arm on it's own, we'll do the rest.
Nick
Understood. :)
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...Not wanting a yeti seems surmountable...
Just buy that set and offer for sale (to me) the yeti. ::)
I'm in for the Curr's company and the Ra lot. Tongs certainly appeal, but can't buy everything I like. :-[
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The Scotland Yard Sgt figure is brilliant. They're all good but I just love that one!
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I want 2 sets no problem but id like the tart with a gun inplace of Fagin or any other i dont want the Germans or tong guys so its a bit off putting,
Will a revised/ alternate tart with gun be availabe later to buy????
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I think I will be ordering Order of Ra, Society of Thule, and Lord Curr, along with the rules, from Brigade Games.
Huzzah!
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Not to keen on the master criminal, others look good though.
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We have just published an Excerpt from the Junior Officer's Pocketbook 1894 on the blog [http://inhermajestysname.wordpress.com/?p=77].
In this entry by Major Bullington-Smythe MC, Commanding Officer, The Prince of Wales’s Extraordinary Company, he lays out his 'Considerations for Small Unit Actions' based upon his broad experience in the field.
This is the first tactical guide for IHMN and we hope that you like both the style and content of it.
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Nice, I best get myself an armoured jacket next time I'm in combat.
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Not to keen on the master criminal, others look good though.
Ah, but he does appear to be based on the actor who played Moriarty during the Jeremy Brett stint as Sherlock - damned if I know his name but played the character very well. A good likeness, not quite the same as Paget's art (which Brett based his method 'look' upon) but nice to see.
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Ah, but he does appear to be based on the actor who played Moriarty during the Jeremy Brett stint as Sherlock - damned if I know his name but played the character very well. A good likeness, not quite the same as Paget's art (which Brett based his method 'look' upon) but nice to see.
Was it Eric Porter? I looked it up!
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Was it Eric Porter? I looked it up!
It was and I don't think the model looks much like him. I must I am slightly underwhelmed by the figure. I like the police inspector very much though,but the Sergeant leaves me a bit cold. :?
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It was and I don't think the model looks much like him. I must I am slightly underwhelmed by the figure. I like the police inspector very much though,but the Sergeant leaves me a bit cold. :?
Shouldn't you be painting ;D
cheers
James
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Shouldn't you be painting ;D
cheers
James
Shouldn't you too? ;D
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Shouldn't you too? ;D
Multitasking I am ;D ;D
I can type with my right and paint with my left lol
cheers
James
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Multitasking I am ;D ;D
I can type with my right and paint with my left lol
cheers
James
That's a wasted talent! lol
I'm still not getting this pledging kickstarter thing so not sure which of these figures I'll be able to purchase in the future.
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That's a wasted talent! lol
Not all the time ;D
cheers
James
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:o What painting and cooking at the same time ;)
I'm with Thunderchicken, kickstarter is a bit o_o
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I like the police inspector very much though,but the Sergeant leaves me a bit cold. :?
Have to agree. The pose isn't very dynamic. I can't put my finger on it, but its not exactly what I was expecting.. :-I
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I like Mike Owen's work, but it's a bit of a shame they changed sculptors for the last set. :?
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I like the Old Bill sculpts shown so far, so will be going for those.
Being sculpted by Mr Owen is a bonus in my book, as they should mix well with my Artizan stuff.
......but the Sergeant leaves me a bit cold. :?
Why?
Did the nasty bugger run off with your think wooly jumper?
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Why?
Did the nasty bugger run off with your think wooly jumper?
lol
You fool!
I just think the pose is a little unimaginative given the inspector figure is much more animated. ::)
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lol
You fool!
lol lol
Sorry, James.
It appears I have stopped him from painting again.
Whooops!
::)
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I just think the pose is a little unimaginative given the inspector figure is much more animated. ::)
And there is a great example of the whole 'eye of the beholder/personal preference' thing as I've seen/heard a few comments saying the inspectors pose is weird or what's he doing with that arm..... ;)
I like Mike Owen's work, but it's a bit of a shame they changed sculptors for the last set. :?
I agree, but from what I understand, Mr Saleh was/is too busy to have got them done any time soon.
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Okay… I’m a bit lost here. I thought that all figures, so far, were sculpted by Mike Owen? :?
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No they were all sculpted by Steve Saleh.
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Thanks WK. Anyhow, I like them all. In fact I just asked Nick to send me a Paypal invoice for the whole lot! 8)
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I've ordered the whole lot myself too, I'll be mixing in different manufacturers anyway. ;)
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It was and I don't think the model looks much like him. I must I am slightly underwhelmed by the figure. I like the police inspector very much though,but the Sergeant leaves me a bit cold. :?
I thought the one on the end, the dynamic one, was the sgt? That's the one I like.
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I thought the one on the end, the dynamic one, was the sgt? That's the one I like.
No, if it's based on Ripper Street sergeant Drake has the beard
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I was thinking that the Inspector figure, if it looks like any Ripper Street character, it would be Allenby
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Yep, the inspector is the one on the end with his arm out.
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So just to keep my confusion to a minimum ::) will the Scotland Yard Company be available for regular sale after the "Nickstarter"?
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Ah, I missed Ripper Street so wasn't familiar with the characters.
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So just to keep my confusion to a minimum ::) will the Scotland Yard Company be available for regular sale after the "Nickstarter"?
Yes it will. The only figures which are limited are the free ones.
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I must admit, this thread gets funnier everytime I read it :)
cheers
James
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If you want a Jack Arm, just place an order again for the arm on it's own, we'll do the rest.
Done. :)
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After watching "The Weight of One Man's Heart" for the 20th time or something, I noticed what is off to me about the not-Drake figure, his beard is alot less in the series. I just chalk it up to the fact its a 28mm figure and nothing an razor knife won't fix.
Still, I really like them. Generic enough for no one to get upset about copyright or what have you, but noticeable enough to go "Hey! Is that Reid?" Espically if I can paint checkers right.......
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More pictures of the yard group showed up in the North Star Newsletter today.
(http://downloads.northstarfigures.com/SETS/DSCN1609%20copy.jpg)
(http://downloads.northstarfigures.com/SETS/DSCN1611%20copy.jpg)
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Nice sculpts!
:-*
Would like a look at them from other angles, though.
What is going on with those truncheons?
Powered in some way?
???
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Electro-static truncheons.
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And quite good against SRC Breastplate armoured Prussians, damn sight better than shooting the swine! :D
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And quite good against SRC Breastplate armoured Prussians, damn sight better than shooting the swine! :D
lol
No, that would be your dice ;)
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Electro-static truncheons.
I don't care much for those, but I do like the rifle armed chaps alot. ;D
Will they be available separately?
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I don't care much for those, but I do like the rifle armed chaps alot. ;D
Will they be available separately?
I have to agree whole-heartedly.
I was holding out to see the Old Bill and really like all the others, just not the cattle-prod lads.
May have to go back to the original plan and go with Currs boys.
Unless someone out there (UK preferred) fancies taking those bobbies off of my hands in a trade?
;)
I REALLY like the rest of those Coppers....they are great!
:-* :-* :-*
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Actually the Constables are armed with the cutting edge in active law enforcement the English All-Electric Truncheon.
Arriving in an armoured steam carriage, and led by the intrepid Inspector Bullrush and pugnacious Sergeant Mallard, they are quite a tough customer for any ne'er-do-well to face.
The Constables are equipped with a Lined Coat and Pistol, as well as the shockingly-effective truncheon. When facing suitable foes they can also draw Vulcan Coats from the Divisional Armoury.
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Not knocking your ideas, Craig, which all sound well thought out and very interesting, it is just that I was hoping to use them as 'standard' Bobbies in other games.
That is the reason I asked for shots of the sculpts from other angles, as it may be really easy converting them.
As I said, I LOVE the other sculpts, so would like to have this set if conversion would be simple.
:)
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Standard police uniforms from the other sides. The two figures with their arms out have the power unit and cable as a seperate piece, so the only thing you'd have to do is fill the plug hole on the body they connect to. The two with their arms down you'd have to cut it away, but their is nothing else on the rest of the body.
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Standard police uniforms from the other sides. The two figures with their arms out have the power unit and cable as a seperate piece, so the only thing you'd have to do is fill the plug hole on the body they connect to. The two with their arms down you'd have to cut it away, but their is nothing else on the rest of the body.
Thanks, Dean.
Much appreciated!
:)
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No probs :)
I'll be taking mine to the painter (Chillwind) today. Doubt he'll get them done for Salute but some have been taken by one of our guys so there will be some at the game.
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Ooooh yes :-* Theese are going on the list.
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Four bobbies with All Electric Truncheons and one Chief Inspector Reid (I am sure he would get promoted by 1895!) painted today for tabletop usage. The others are being started tomorrow. As Dewkabuk said, easy to convert the uniformed ones and lovely sculpts to paint. Worth every bit of counting I had to do!
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OK, I am sold!
Will put my order in tomorrow.
:D
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Mason, if you get to Salute, come over and have a game of IHMN, see Mr. Dallimore's amazing work and my measly efforts, then head over to Great Escape Games and see what they have. We have gone from a demo to a parti game, with missions to partake in and the opportunity to practise the art of Derring Do or Dastardly Doings!
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I would love to, Grimjack, but I dont think the evil Messrs Bibbly and Mute will release me for long enough to do that.
I shall have to escape and have a peek!
Shhh!
Dont tell anyone.
;)
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OK, I am sold!
Will put my order in tomorrow.
:D
You're so weak. lol
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You're so weak. lol
Careful.
You sound just like Mr Bibbly.
;D
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I would love to, Grimjack, but I dont think the evil Messrs Bibbly and Mute will release me for long enough to do that.
I shall have to escape and have a peek!
Shhh!
Dont tell anyone.
;)
Of course you have time away form our game, what sort of people do you think we are?
We will let you go and get the coffees and the sandwiches and if you are extra well behaved me might let you get the beers in. :D
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I would love to, Grimjack, but I dont think the evil Messrs Bibbly and Mute will release me for long enough to do that.
I shall have to escape and have a peek!
Shhh!
Dont tell anyone.
;)
What? Who?
You're not going anywhere >:D
lol
cheers
James
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Wow, Osprey must be really confident in it doing well, there's already a companion planned for November publication!
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I suspect they already have their orders from the shops etc so have a rough idea on initial sales at least. Must be high enough to warrant more :)
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Of course you have time away form our game, what sort of people do you think we are?
We will let you go and get the coffees and the sandwiches and if you are extra well behaved me might let you get the beers in. :D
What? Who?
You're not going anywhere >:D
lol
Bast*rds!
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Bast*rds!
lol
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Wow, Osprey must be really confident in it doing well, there's already a companion planned for November publication!
Hi Varangian,
May I ask where you got this amusing notion? :o
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May I ask where you got this amusing notion?
I saw it here:
http://www.bookdepository.com/Heroes-Villains-Fiends-Craig-Cartmell/9781472803450
Only 219 days to go :D
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I know it has probably been answered here already somewhere, but I am feeling lazy....
Will the Scotland Yard Company be available to collect at Salute?
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Apologies if this has been touched on elsewhere, but will we be able to purchase figures from the starter sets individually or as ‘boosters’? I’d like some more German zombies for the Thule Society, but I’d rather not have to buy the starter set all over again just to double the number of dead guys I can field.
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Hi Varangian,
May I ask where you got this amusing notion? :o
I initially saw it on Amazon, under the "hey you should check this out" section.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1472803450/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1KSN9TD2KW1JG1JRS3RF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
Nice cover art by the way!
Was this not supposed to be out in the open yet?
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Hi Varangian,
May I ask where you got this amusing notion? :o
I initially saw it on Amazon, under the "hey you should check this out" section.
Was this not supposed to be out in the open yet?
Ah, the joys of ISBN registration lol Causes so much hassle at times!
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Ah, the joys of ISBN registration lol Causes so much hassle at times!
No kidding!
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I initially saw it on Amazon, under the "hey you should check this out" section.
Nice cover art by the way!
Was this not supposed to be out in the open yet?
Hi Varangian et al.,
Thanks for the heads-up my friend. Charles and I are working on a companion volume at the moment, we were just a little nonplussed to see it pop-up without being told first. As they say - no pressure lol
Once I have checked back with Osprey I shall see what we can reveal about this little tome...
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Hi Varangian et al.,
Thanks for the heads-up my friend. Charles and I are working on a companion volume at the moment, we were just a little nonplussed to see it pop-up without being told first. As they say - no pressure lol
Once I have checked back with Osprey I shall see what we can reveal about this little tome...
Yeah, that's a rough way to find this out. I'm already incredibly excited, so, now it's even worse.
I'm looking forward to hearing more information!
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Will the Scotland Yard Company be available to collect at Salute?
Anyone?
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Looks like yes if I'm reading correctly. This is clipped from the confirmation e-mail I got from Northstar.
"The Scotland Yard Company figures are made, but the box for them will not be ready for Salute or the week beginning 21st April. I will add the figures in a bag to all pre-orders, UNLESS, if you want your Scotland Yard Company in the full colour box. If you want your Scotland yard Company in it's box, please email and we will send yours on when it is ready. If you are happy to get the figures in a bag, then don't email."
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Thank you, Skrapwalker.
Much appreciated!
:)
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Yeah, that's a rough way to find this out. I'm already incredibly excited, so, now it's even worse.
I'm looking forward to hearing more information!
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls.
I can confirm that:
1. Charles and I are beavering away on a supplement for In Her Majesty's Name.
2. It is called 'Heroes and Villains', and should be same size as the rulebook.
3. It shall not be available until November - worldwide distribution creates long leadtimes.
4. The cover art shown on Amazon will not be the final cover art, as it is one of the internal pieces from the rules. There shall be a brand new piece for us all to admire.
5. The content of the supplement is a closely guarded secret, but since I know that you won't tell anyone, it will add more 'stuff' to everything but the core rules.
There you go... happy now? ;)
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You had me at add more "stuff" :)
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And I am a certifiable idiot :(
It is called 'Heroes, Villains and Fiends'.
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Awesome stuff!
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And I am a certifiable idiot :(
It is called 'Heroes, Villains and Fiends'.
That's quite alright. I keep seeing 'Heroes, Villains and Friends'
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That's quite alright. I keep seeing 'Heroes, Villains and Friends'
If it's any consolation, I am too, even when I remind myself of that faux pas before looking.
No? I didn't think it would be.
At least, I remember thinking, 'what? he's changed the title already?' lol
Doug
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We do love some good fiends, my yes.
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I'm currently working on some fiction based on what I know of the world of IHMN. If you have some interest, I'm happy to send it to you when a good chunk is completed and you can decide whether you wish to post it on the blogsite or not.
Just let me know the best form and means to get it to you.
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I'm currently working on some fiction based on what I know of the world of IHMN. If you have some interest, I'm happy to send it to you when a good chunk is completed and you can decide whether you wish to post it on the blogsite or not.
Just let me know the best form and means to get it to you.
Sounds excellent :) I'll PM you my e-mail address.
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I have finished all of the models for the game at Salute. I say finished them all... And then Dewbakuk drops another load on me. Probably not going to be ready for Salute but will get them done ASAP and if I can find my camera I can get some photos.
Be good to see people on the day.
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Hey look, he's found the interwebs without blowing a computer up this time :o
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Hey look, he's found the interwebs without blowing a computer up this time :o
Only to be taunted by, if I read him right, one of his greatest travails... lol
Doug
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For all you Salute go'ers:
Over on TMP, Stuart of Great Escape Games is saying that he will have stock of the first four company boxes available for sale.
Good news for those of you who have impossibly resisted the pre-order. Now look into my eyes, the eyes man, concentrate! That's it my pretty one, you desire them don't you... lovely boxes at an almost insignificant cost, you can't buy a cappuchino in London for that price, that's it look deeply into my eyes [Pluck roll vs. the Mesmerism mystical power required].
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IHMN fiction has been emailed.
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IHMN fiction has been emailed.
And gratefully received :D
My co-conspirator is yet to read it so I'll have some comments for you in a day or so. Nothing to do with the narrative which is fine in my view, but a few IHMN-isms might need tiny amendment. After all anything we publish on the blog will be seen as canon by fans.
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Only to be taunted by, if I read him right, one of his greatest travails... lol
Doug
What are friends for? ::) :D
With regards to the Police box set, I believe any pre-orders picking up will get them (assuming you let Nick know), however I don't think any will be on sale outside of that.
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What are friends for? ::) :D
With regards to the Police box set, I believe any pre-orders picking up will get them (assuming you let Nick know), however I don't think any will be on sale outside of that.
That does sound good - I pre-ordered the Servants of Ra and the Police. Looking forward to picking them up :)
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The Scotland Yard miniatures are a separate order in their own right, not a reward.
The Reward 1 was the Master Criminal miniature, while Jack the Ripper was a pledge addition.
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Yes, I know :)
What I meant was at Salute, only the pre-orders would get them. It's highly unlikely there will be stock on sale on the day.
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Did it get the 18K?
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Weird that it ended at 00:00:01 today, I thought that we had until midnight today ??? (so, Yes - you may blame me if the Nickstarter didn't reach 18k )
Nevertheless, good news that there may be a few boxes for sale at Salute :)
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Weird that it ended at 00:00:01 today, I thought that we had until midnight today ???
:o
So did I!
Oh, well, more to spend at Salute and I can pick them up later so no harm done.
I did want that Ripper, though..... :'(
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I know its OT, but I remember someone eariler in the thread wanting to see the Victorian outfits I had. Here you go. They are just thrift store finds that I pieced together to "look the part." I'll more then likely run the demo game at my local store in the Holmes outfit.
Airship Pirate:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536602_585853921425205_1419263472_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/482841_585852131425384_454341692_n.jpg
Mr. Holmes:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/149405_560954310581833_1324482892_n.jpg
Really need to find a mini that matched the pirate look since I'd love to run it in this system. Can't wait to get my pre-order stuff!
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Nice one MM.
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Yes, I know :)
What I meant was at Salute, only the pre-orders would get them. It's highly unlikely there will be stock on sale on the day.
Okay, that makes MUCH more sense!
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:o
So did I!
Oh, well, more to spend at Salute and I can pick them up later so no harm done.
I did want that Ripper, though..... :'(
Well, *I* did my bit. :D
Still, do we know if the Brigade Games/'merican purchases have all been added in? May still be in the mix. Don't give up hope! Keep calm and... How many new endings are there to that, now?
Haven't figured why, by the by, but Ripper was not on my short list. *shrug*
Doug
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Still, do we know if the Brigade Games/'merican purchases have all been added in?
Yes, our preorders were added in.
Our stock of the first 4 boxes and rewards should be arriving in a few days. We will be processing them once received.
The book and Scotland Yard Company will be sent to us once they are ready.
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Well, *I* did my bit. :D
Wish I had done mine earlier.
I assumed midnight as well......no problem, just missed on a Ripper is the problem, as I will just buy the stuff later.
Haven't figured why, by the by, but Ripper was not on my short list. *shrug*
Well, if you, or anyone else for that matter, does not really want it, I will pay/trade you for it.
I had a cunning plan for him.....
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Yes, our preorders were added in.
So much for me giving false hope. However, I'm not seeing any results as to which figures are or are not to be available. May get his his nibs after all. I'd given up hope on the dangerous lady, which, again for reasons I can't explain, DOES intrigue me.
Our stock of the first 4 boxes and rewards should be arriving in a few days. We will be processing them once received.
The book and Scotland Yard Company will be sent to us once they are ready.
Lon, would it help to wait shippage until everything is there? Getting giddy, but I can hold off until the book shows. I'd insist a wait if I'd gotten the Yard, for which I'm experiencing some non-buyers remorse. Still, that'll still be available.
@Mason, can't promise anything personally; you know how it gets, when fig is in hand. ;)
Doug
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I'm sorry, I'm confused.
If I pre-ordered the 'Buy it All ' bundle through Brigade, what exactly am I getting, and when?
Trust me, I'm in no hurry. I'm just curious. For some reason I thought the Scotland Yard company was part of that bundle ???
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Did it make the 18K? The updates weren't live like in KS, I guess the updates required a manual input.
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opps missed it!
Did you get the walker?
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I picked up my pre-order rules and Scotland Yard faction pack. The rules look excellent. I'm really looking forward to painting up my bobbies (although, as a matter of preference, I'll be replacing the Consulting Detective and the Good Doctor with the pair from Ironclad, since their detective is spot on go for Jeremy Brett in town clothing).
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I picked up my pre-order rules and Scotland Yard faction pack. The rules look excellent......
I picked up a copy of the rules as well, and must say that I agree.
The rules for creating your own Companies are a particular favourite of mine.
I will be messing around later on to try and put together The Hand of Doom led by Viktor Von Doom himself.
Should be fun.
:D
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I picked up my pre-order of 3 of the faction sets and was pleasantly surprised to get a set of rules as well.
I hadn't pre-ordered the Scotland Yard set and they're showing as out-of-stock on the North Star site :(
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Hello Chaps!
What a most excellent expedition that was into the dark recesses of the India Docks what! :D
I'll be writing up a full report of the shennannigans at Salute over the bext few days, with multiple photos taken by Hong Kong Bill and Conor (my boy). I only got back into Mid-Wales an hour ago, so you will just have to wait.
Let me say though the day would have been as naught if it hadn't been for the sterling efforts by Dewkabuk and the merry men of The White Hart! With Shaun of The Bunker's assistance they put on the friendliest and best attended demo/participation event. Well done chaps you did us proud!!
I must say that my brave Constables failed miserably to rescue a certain Miss Amelia Pond from the clutches of that cad Lord Curr. My boy Conor really taught me the power of a Vickers Gun on a rooftop.
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The rules for creating your own Companies are a particular favourite of mine.
I will be messing around later on to try and put together The Hand of Doom led by Viktor Von Doom himself.
I want to do a variant of the Scotland Yard company as 'the Men from the Ministry', in which the consulting detective and the good doctor get replaced by a couple of government agents (Sir John Steed and Mrs Peel). Stats for these will be slightly altered and a couple of new/different equipment choices, but otherwise the make-up if the company will remain unchanged.
The other company I want to work on is the Honourable Guild of Steam Fitters and Engineers. This will be an industrial technology based force, with the addition of a few ex-military armed journeymen providing a bit of ranged punch. Westwind's new EoTD walker (due out in June?) will make a fine medium walker to complement this company (or, indeed the Brick Lane Commune).
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I want to do a variant of the Scotland Yard company as 'the Men from the Ministry', in which the consulting detective and the good doctor get replaced by a couple of government agents (Sir John Steed and Mrs Peel). Stats for these will be slightly altered and a couple of new/different equipment choices, but otherwise the make-up if the company will remain unchanged.
Thank you Bullshot - I have just had to have a cold shower after my thoughts wandered to Diana Rigg in a leather catsuit... Otherwise that sounds quite splendid.
The other company I want to work on is the Honourable Guild of Steam Fitters and Engineers. This will be an industrial technology based force, with the addition of a few ex-military armed journeymen providing a bit of ranged punch. Westwind's new EoTD walker (due out in June?) will make a fine medium walker to complement this company (or, indeed the Brick Lane Commune).
Another great idea. Y'know people are coming up with ideas that Charles and I never even imagined... bloomin' marvellous!
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The other company I want to work on is the Honourable Guild of Steam Fitters and Engineers.
That sounds like an early forerunner of the GMB Union (General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union).
Which recently made headlines by allowing lapdancers to join the ranks.....imagine the gaming possibilities in that, Bullshott!
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Missed making a pre-order due to my own incompetence. Most annoyed with myself, especially that I'll now have to wait 'till May to get hold of a copy of the rules >:(
However, I did pick up various figures for two companies I want to put together - The Royal Antiquarian Society, and an as-yet unnamed company which is going to have something to do with guarding and providing tea supplies :) The British line infantry from Ironclad Miniatures were just the ticket, and once a couple of them have some greenstuff added I think they'll look jolly useful.
Any ideas on some sort of tea-urn based portable equipment/weapon? I'm thinking a bit like a man-portable flamethrower-type kit, but I'm not sure that spraying tea at the opposition would be overly effective...
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Any ideas on some sort of tea-urn based portable equipment/weapon? I'm thinking a bit like a man-portable flamethrower-type kit, but I'm not sure that spraying tea at the opposition would be overly effective...
Steamthrower!!!
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A good time was had by many I think :)
We ran through some demo's and then started adding in some participation games once we'd got past the initial rush through the doors. Osprey managed to get some books in so we were able to direct a lot of people to where they were being sold (I say direct, as we weren't given an area plan it was more of a vague gesture in the right direction). If every person who asked me where they could buy it found the stand, a lot of books were bought.
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Thats where I got mine!
And very happy with it I am!
Another project begins thanks to you guys......
.......Cheers!
:o
(And thanks for the directions, the 'vague gesture' obviously worked. ;))
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Another project begins thanks to you guys......
At least you don't necesarily need any more new figures :)
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At least you don't necesarily need any more new figures :)
Not complaining, sir, looking forward to it.
Just shocking myself at adding a whole new thing to 'the list'.
I shouldnt be surprised at this one, though.
It is not as if it appeared out of nowhere, is it?
:D
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Are the rules and al the sets now available Nick??
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Are the rules and al the sets now available Nick??
I think the books and sets that were available at Salute were a sort of pre-release offer, so I think that the answer to that is: Not yet.
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I got my first set of pre-order items from Brigade Games today. AMAZING MODELS! I got Lord Curr and the "free" figures so far. Of all I'm espically loving the Master Criminal and Mohan. Except I think my Fagin is missing an arm and I got two of the sgt. models from Lord Curr insted of one of the models. I contacted Nick about it, so we'll see. Anyways about it, I'm even more excited for the Scotland Yard set and espically the rules. I might even end up buying more of the faction boxes just because of how nice these models are.
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The odd thing about the Sergeant figure in Lord Curr's Co. is that when Charles and I first saw it we thought it was perfect for Sgt Borrage of the Prince of Wales Extraordinary Company. The figure looks like he stepped straight out of Kipling's Barrack Room Ballads.
Onto other figures - the Yeti. I'm thinking that if I modelled the ragged remnants of trousers and shirt (Hulk-style) onto it I could use if for Mr Hyde. Anyone fancy a completely unofficial League of Extraordinary Gentleman list?
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Yup. :D
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A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen list certainly gets my vote, :-)
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Just finished reading this thread and had to order the book. It really sounds like a great game from whats being said here. Now I just hope I can convince my club mates to give it a try as well ;)
A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen list would be very nice :D
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Rules, Lord Curr and the Yard arrived at work today. The figures look great.
I did a quick read of the core rules at lunch and must say: "Well done, Gentlemen" Everything is sensible, succinct and layed out very nicely. I'm looking forward to this evening's reading.
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I'm hoping that Northstar will consider selling certain character figures from the starter sets individually, or at least in smaller sets.
I have a plan for Curr and the Yeti.. ;)
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I have a plan for Curr and the Yeti.. ;)
You sounded like von Stroheim the way you said that :o
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I did a quick read of the core rules at lunch and must say: "Well done, Gentlemen" Everything is sensible, succinct and layed out very nicely. I'm looking forward to this evening's reading.
Why thank you young chap. Here's hoping you don't spot any of the 'deliberate' mistakes ::)
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You sounded like von Stroheim the way you said that :o
Well, one of them is potentially having his head chopped off, so, yes it did. ;)
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You sounded like von Stroheim the way you said that :o
Well, to sound like von Ströheim, it would have been, "I haf plans für Curr und den Yeti."
Don't know, is Yeti masculine or feminine?
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Well, to sound like von Ströheim, it would have been, "I haf plans für Curr und den Yeti."
Don't know, is Yeti masculine or feminine?
Should that not be: "Für Curr und den Yeti, ich plans gehaben"? You have to Yoda-ize your sentences in Deutsch.
As for the Yeti's sexuality, I suggest you ask it...
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As for the Yeti's sexuality, I suggest you ask it...
Anything it wants to.
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Should that not be: "Für Curr und den Yeti, ich plans gehaben"? You have to Yoda-ize your sentences in Deutsch.
As for the Yeti's sexuality, I suggest you ask it...
Frankly, I wouldn't want to place any untoward suggestions in its mind.
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Foreign word, therefore Neuter, I'd guess.
,,Das Jeti ist in das Wohnzimmer'' or something.
Unless 'Yeti' is just the Tibetan for 'Jüte', that is. But that would rather rely on yetis coming from Scandinavia.
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Should that not be: "Für Curr und den Yeti, ich plans gehaben"? You have to Yoda-ize your sentences in Deutsch.
As for the Yeti's sexuality, I suggest you ask it...
Well ge- forms the past participle of the verb, so that would come out in the literal sense as something along the lines of 'I had plans', but to say 'I had plans' you would actually need to say 'Ich hatte Plaene' (I think!)
To say, 'I have plans' would be 'Ich habe Plaene', and in the context of that sentence it would be along the lines of
"Für Curr und den Yeti habe ich plaene". But that would be plans as in maps, so you actually need the future tense, so you would need to say "Für Curr und den Yeti werde ich plaene haben"
This is going back to my A-Level German, I stand to be corrected :D
Have I just gone into far too much detail? o_o
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Didn't someone post a link to some other Prussian Jager minis? Can't find it for the life of me >:(
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I believe the jaegers you're talking about are the ones also available from Northstar in their 1866 range. ;)
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Those are the ones - thanks!
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I have posted a review of the rules on my blog for anyone interested: http://shelldrakewargames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/in-her-majestys-name-review.html (http://shelldrakewargames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/in-her-majestys-name-review.html)
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I have posted a review of the rules on my blog for anyone interested: http://shelldrakewargames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/in-her-majestys-name-review.html (http://shelldrakewargames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/in-her-majestys-name-review.html)
Hi Shelldrake,
I've read the review, left a comment and posted a link on the IHMN blog.
Getting feedback from people who have actually spent money on your efforts is so important, so thank you.
Cheers,
Craig.
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Hi Shelldrake,
I've read the review, left a comment and posted a link on the IHMN blog.
Getting feedback from people who have actually spent money on your efforts is so important, so thank you.
Cheers,
Craig.
Thanks - hopefully people find the review useful. And thanks for helping out on the unicycle rules on the zombie forum :)
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And thanks for helping out on the unicycle rules on the zombie forum :)
Shhhh! They are supposed to be secret! ;)
If you go telling people about them there will be a run on Unicycles. This will create a shortage and prices will become inflated to artificially high levels. Ruthless speculators will invest pension funds in them causing manufacturers to borrow to meet the new requirement. But when people find out that they need military training to use the aforesaid secret vehicles, they will abandon plans to set-up Unicycle Polo clubs.
The market will collapse leaving pension funds bereft of money to pay their many dependent veterans who shall be turned out onto the street, causing civil unrest. Meanwhile Unicycle manufacturers, who will have geared up for the expected boom, shall go under as they are unable to service their extortionate loan interest payments. Their staff shall also be turned out onto the street to add to the growing anarchy.
Before you know it the government has fallen and the very Empire is at risk.
Are you some sort of dastardly Prussian to have hatched such a sinister plan?
Let us make it plain Ladies and Gentlemen. There are no such thing as military Unicycles, nor Lancers trained in their use. It is all a ruse. Now please move along, there's nothing to see here...
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Shhhh! They are supposed to be secret! ;)
Are you some sort of dastardly Prussian to have hatched such a sinister plan?
Given what figures I have ordered as a Prussian company and how I will use them to become zombies instead of the Jagers, I might well be... >:D
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Apparently Mike Owen has started work on the 6th Company box for IHMN....
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Apparently Mike Owen has started work on the 6th Company box for IHMN....
And what flavour might they be?
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I only found out an hour ago when it got posted on Facebook. Of course, I then emailed and asked which of my two guesses it would be*. Not my place to announce it though, so I'll leave that for Nick.
*It is what I expected though :)
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You bloody tease! ;)
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You bloody tease! ;)
They're right up your alley...
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You bloody tease! Wink
They're right up your alley...
Come on spill the beans................I gotta start saving some cash for the next batch.
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Come on spill the beans................I gotta start saving some cash for the next batch.
Well that's easy, they'll be the same price as the other boxes I expect.
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I would also love to know what the next set will be.
No news on splitting the sets I suppose. I need some more bobbies and some more jagers/tod trupen.
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No news on splitting the sets I suppose. I need some more bobbies and some more jagers/tod trupen.
Well, for bobbies, you could always get the EOTD and LAM ones for more variety, they look like they are a pretty good match, or the Artizan Designs ones, the IHMN ones are after all Mike Owen sculpts too.
For more jagers, you could get the Northstar ones in their Northstar 1866 range, some are even used in the IHMN rulebook along the IHMN ones.
I want more of the Tod truppen too. lol
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Come on spill the beans................I gotta start saving some cash for the next batch.
Well that's easy, they'll be the same price as the other boxes I expect.
Don't start talking sense now, that wouldn't do at all. :D
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Well, for bobbies, you could always get the EOTD and LAM ones for more variety, they look like they are a pretty good match, or the Artizan Designs ones, the IHMN ones are after all Mike Owen sculpts too.
For more jagers, you could get the Northstar ones in their Northstar 1866 range, some are even used in the IHMN rulebook along the IHMN ones.
I want more of the Tod truppen too. lol
Thanks for the tips :) WIll see if they have anything.
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Ordered a pack of 4 westwind bobbies
Pack of 4 Northstar Prussian skirmishers.
I will improvise if I need an extra Todd trupen or two. Hopefully my Jagers will not get killed that quickly :)
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Ordered a pack of 4 westwind bobbies
Pack of 4 Northstar Prussian skirmishers.
I will improvise if I need an extra Todd trupen or two. Hopefully my Jagers will not get killed that quickly :)
If you can wait you could pick up the new bobbies from the ww kickstarter, out in the summer I think...
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Needing more Tod Truppen?
Stop getting your Jagers killed in the first place may help.
;)
As for the need set: If it is right up Thunderchicken's alley, so to speak, I would guess it is the Brick Lane mob, seeing as he has built half of the East End already.
I could be wrong, of course......
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Apparently Mike Owen has started work on the 6th Company box for IHMN....
How come us poor authors have to find out from the grapevine? ;)
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How come us poor authors have to find out from the grapevine? ;)
I found out through Facebook and I see Nick several times a week...
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I found out through Facebook and I see Nick several times a week...
I'm renaming you "Loose-lips O'Hooligan" lol
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The Bricklane mob would be an obvious one to go with Scotland Yard.
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As for the need set: If it is right up Thunderchicken's alley, so to speak, I would guess it is the Brick Lane mob, seeing as he has built half of the East End already.
I could be wrong, of course......
Be right, be right, be right......... lol
They're right up your alley...
Aha! The plot thickens....
Come on spill the beans................I gotta start saving some cash for the next batch.
A weekend cadre will sort that out. Get to it lad! ;)
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As long as whatever they produce next is better cast than the first release.
My Lord Curr's Company would have to be some of the worst cast miniatures I've ever worked with. Heaps of flash and mould lines that would be visible from space. :(
Fortunately, the Black Dragon Tong seem to be a much better batch - hardly any mould lines, but still plenty of flash and casting spurs.
Still looking forward to having them painted up and gamed with though. ;)
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could not wait for triples and bought the PDf wonderful, quick question
when shooting does the iniative player shoot all of his team or does it alternate between forces? and the same for melee???
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Alternate activation, unless using a firing line or mobbing up in combat, where it counts as a single attack but uses multiple figures.
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My copy arrived today, huzzah!
Having acquired a variety of figures at Salute to start throwing together a company, (actually, two, but I think I'll concentrate on one at a time), I shall now be able to start work on a tea-related company which I have currently given the highly original name of the Empire Tea Company (or ETC for short).
So far I have an idea of a man-portable steam-throwing device which I'll be getting the greenstuff out for, (known as Steam Throwing Ordinance for Military Personnel, or STOMP) - flicking through the rules I envisage it being some sort of flamethrower-like device but, well, steam. I'm also thinking of some sort of tea-dispensing device as akin to a medic. It's all a work in progress.
Anyway, I shall probably reinvent my defunct blog when I get going with this, and shall post updates and photos and so forth should anyone care to peruse, as well as a company list thingy, though being rather slow at painting and time limited (painting is what I do when I'm not writing my PhD thesis...) then I can't guarantee the regularity of such updates!
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I too found Lord currs gang badly moulded, otherwise they are great figures.