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Title: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 12, 2014, 03:58:27 PM
Hey guys, sorry I've been away so long.

Just a quick sneak peek montage to tantalise you all (that is if you haven't been following me on Facebook, for shame!).
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meridian-Miniatures/278329682295664

(http://i.imgur.com/WGjI2bM.jpg)

This will be a short two week campaign to raise funds for the casting of a larger sized creature for my Steam & Aether setting along with a couple of accompanying character figures. I'll post a proper announcement shortly after the campaign "goes live" on Monday morning. If it goes well this will be the first of many gribbly beasties to populate your games!

Cheers!
Andrew
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Post by: oabee on September 12, 2014, 06:21:22 PM
Looking forward to this.
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Post by: janner on September 12, 2014, 07:05:34 PM
Good luck  :D
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Post by: Wolf Girl on September 12, 2014, 07:25:36 PM
Very cool! Andrew, have you been having nightmares?  :o
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Post by: Malamute on September 12, 2014, 08:33:34 PM
Good luck Andrew, it' looks like a  very menacing looking monster. :)
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" preview.
Post by: Andrew May on September 12, 2014, 09:27:22 PM
Very cool! Andrew, have you been having nightmares?  :o

You wouldn't believe, Mila!
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Post by: FramFramson on September 13, 2014, 05:22:33 PM
Looking good for Lovecraftian gaming too...
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Post by: thebinmann on September 14, 2014, 01:34:35 PM
Very nice
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Post by: d phipps on September 15, 2014, 02:41:48 AM
It's great to see the Steam & Aether setting coming together. Beautiful work!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" preview.
Post by: Andrew May on September 15, 2014, 11:15:23 AM
The project is live and can be found here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/interdimensional-bestiary

Just over a year ago, with the help of many generous backers, I successfully funded my "Steampunk Army" campaign to produce miniatures for my Steam & Aether game setting. Since then the backstory for my Victorian sci fi world has grown, unveiling a rich setting that demmands to be populated.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/568/108/2163749029d3bb1f31a310e2bd9f3e1a_large.jpg?1410432147)
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/568/179/f6be255a855c3d3eb526a05cdd2c53ad_large.jpg?1410434363)
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/568/180/4d9ff74ce794550fe565a5d73ef474ec_large.jpg?1410434404)

The first monster that I have chosen to create is this horrifically tentacled maritime mass, dubbed "Aequatherium Magnus", of the many concepts and sketches that I have compliled I felt that it was the most versatile in that it has plenty of scope for use outside of the Steam & Aether setting. I can imagine it being used in plenty of other sci fi/fantasy/mythos games.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/568/200/f7d665fcf0430fb7eb61de91063f6246_large.jpg?1410434912)

Of course, in the Steam & Aether setting someone needs to step up to the challenge of defeating such a monster, each side needs it's steampunk monster hunters to take to the tabletop! Both of these 28mm scale miniatures are cast in high quality resin and are timed limited figures available for the KS campaign, only seeing general release one year from campaign end.

After the success of my custom pledge level on the the previous "Tooth & Sword" campaign I've decided to add the same to Of course, in the Steam & Aether setting someone needs to step up to the challenge of defeating such a monster, each side needs it's steampunk monster hunters to take to the tabletop! Both of these 28mm scale miniatures are cast in high quality resin and are timed limited figures available for the KS campaign, only seeing general release one year from campaign end.

After the success of the custom figure pledge level on my previous "tooth & Sword" campaign, I've decided to do the same here, see the rewards section and FAQs for detail.

Thanks to all  that decide to pledge on this more modest campaign, I'm only running it for two weeks so would appreciate you sharing it where ever you can.

Andrew May, Meridian Miniatures.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: thebinmann on September 15, 2014, 11:45:55 AM
Hi

Sorry if this sounds a bit silly but does

£800- Eggs! every backer above "completist" level gets a free metal cluster of Aequatherium eggs to use in you Steam & Aether games. Further eggs can be added to you pledge if required.

Mean at the completist and above as above completist I can onlt see the £250 pledge

Thanks

Binmann
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: thebinmann on September 15, 2014, 11:50:05 AM
 lol o_o opps in answer to my own question it is listed in the plegde blurb!

Sorry
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Post by: cheetor on September 15, 2014, 12:00:41 PM


Those are really nice.  Im in for a modest pledge :)

I will be hoping to end up with three or so spawn if possible too.  I have been looking for something just like that for my Rogue Trader/Deathworld Bestiary project.


Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 15, 2014, 01:12:26 PM
cool, thanks guys!
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Post by: Mason on September 15, 2014, 01:22:42 PM
You are a bad man, Andrew.
 >:D >:D

I am certainly getting in on this, that beastie is magnificent!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 15, 2014, 05:58:21 PM
Cheers Mate!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 15, 2014, 05:58:42 PM
WOW, we did it already!

I had no idea that this would fund so fast. I set the funding to what I actually needed to break even on production and crossed my fingers! I knew that people would like the figures but just didn't know what to expect regarding funding, folk seem to flock to the large (over?)ambitious projects with tons of freebie stretchgoals.........I suppose I'd better work out what else I can offer you guys should the pledges keep rolling in!

Thanks so much everyone, I'll look forward to what the next fortnight brings. From me you can expect rules for Steam & Aether, background material and more.

Cheers for now!

Andrew
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Post by: Timbor on September 15, 2014, 06:22:46 PM
Glad to see it funded, I should be able to add in a pledge for this.

It can be hard to gauge the interest in smaller projects but I think your goal was a very reasonable one.  That and you have run successful campaigns in the past, so that helps to get return backers.  I appreciate a campaign that does not have a vague 12-month+ delivery time goal as well.

Not to mention your sculpts are, as always, top notch!  :D
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 15, 2014, 11:23:23 PM
Glad to see it funded, I should be able to add in a pledge for this.

It can be hard to gauge the interest in smaller projects but I think your goal was a very reasonable one.  That and you have run successful campaigns in the past, so that helps to get return backers.  I appreciate a campaign that does not have a vague 12-month+ delivery time goal as well.

Not to mention your sculpts are, as always, top notch!  :D

Thanks Tim, I really appreciate the kind words.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 15, 2014, 11:23:45 PM
Ok all, I'm flabbergasted to have raised over 200% in such a short time, I thought that we would crawl through the stretch goals over the next few days!

Provisionally I'm going to go forward thus:

£1300 Meridian "M" sticker for everyone.
(http://i.imgur.com/2JfOJ09.jpg)

£1400 "spawn swarm" Three spawn per backer at "completist" or above (excuse the bad PS!)
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/588/881/fbbd8c970535f7d6ddc95a2f4f79d70c_large.jpg?1410819055)

Then after I've spoken with griffin Moulds I'll see how I can offer some casualty figures from my first KS as pictured as masters here:
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/588/853/cc927b47d35eeef11788a056457e8a55_large.jpg?1410818884)

 Then I'm thinking about introducing a set of limited figures based on my steampunk soldiers but I'll have to do some sums first.

Thanks again all, what a fantastic start!

Andrew
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: thebinmann on September 16, 2014, 08:55:17 AM
Hi

Don't add too much to quick and create problems for yourself, just add add-ons not free stuff - perhaps a fee for the limited ed figure, even if it's only a few quid it makes a big difference for you. With a same company like yours people shouldn't expect too much and it could get out of hand for you!

I will back this, and would have done so just for the monster mini! Don't shoot yourself in the foot.

Cheers
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: thebinmann on September 16, 2014, 08:56:35 AM
Of course what I really want is a second monster (piad for of course as an add on), is that possible? If you have options you could run a poll to find out which would "sell" best.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 16, 2014, 12:07:06 PM
If you would like to then I don't see why you can't up you pledge by £20, I'd love to offer a discount but I have to think about postage. I'll update on it tonight maybe.
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Post by: Andrew May on September 16, 2014, 12:07:32 PM
What I great total to wake up to, thanks everyone for your pledges.

The extra gives me a little breathing space to work out what else I can offer seeing as you demolished my provisional stretch goals over night!

So next up I can throw in a sprue of harpoon guns for you mad converters out there. These were mastered for my first KS campaign on a whim and won't ever be released commercially, I can fit them in a mould with the spawn and eggs so seeing as they fit thematically I ought to include them soon, say £1750.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/591/703/893595d8b13ae7920d47e7578aeaed8d_large.jpg?1410864371)
 Harpoon guns, unlock at £1750. Free sprue for all at "completist" and above.

Looking back over my Steampunk army KS and after speaking with Griffin Moulds I can also introduce a set of casualties as an add on for £5 per setat £2000, I'm afraid that I can't offer them as freebies as they cost me too much to produce. However, these figures will never be released on general sale and will only ever be available as promotional figures during Kickstarters and sales so they'll be difficult to come by over time. They make great objective markers or parts for dioramas.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/591/711/95ade40b73d6330df1a431fe61b104ac_large.jpg?1410864782)
 Casualty figures add ons, unlock at £2000 one set of three casualty figures (choose prussian/greatcoat or british/trousers) supplied with a set of british or prussian heads (may differ slightly from those shown) and plastic slot base. Just add £5 to your pledge once we reach the goal.

Now of course comes the inevitable slowdown after the initial rush so please, all of you lovely backers.....if you use Facebook or other social media, if you run a blog or frequent any wargames forums then please spread the word about this campaign, the more backers that pledge the more that I will be able to offer you.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: thebinmann on September 16, 2014, 03:37:48 PM
If you would like to then I don't see why you can't up you pledge by £20, I'd love to offer a discount but I have to think about postage. I'll update on it tonight maybe.

Hi

That's an idea but I meant a second monster type, cheeky I know!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 16, 2014, 06:09:42 PM
Ah, too ambitious for this campaign I'm afraid! I don't want to do anything that would jeopardise my chances of delivering on time, there's too many unknowns working from a concept I'm afraid, look at all the projects that fail to deliver or run out of money!  o_o
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Post by: thebinmann on September 16, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
Yes I realised I as being greedy!
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Post by: Andrew May on September 17, 2014, 07:00:49 PM
Hi guys, we're steadily gaining more backers, £100 more and the casualty add ons will become viable and unlocked!

Now it's time to share some figures that I've been working on today.

Deep sea divers!
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/598/987/0dfc4ccf003e0ad889bc1f9a5feba2e5_large.jpg?1410975839)

 This will be a group of one-off conversions based on my first KS steampunk soldiers. All will have diving helms and harpoon guns. I'm speaking with my casters on the viability of putting them in just a master mould that will be scrapped after the campaign and will base the cost and "unlock" on what they say. Give me a couple of says to work it out and work on them too, in the meantime I've got size pictures to take and all sorts of background material to share,

Other add-ons?

I've had several people ask for multiple copies of the hunters etc, so I'm going to allow you to add "extras" to your pledges at the following costs:

Hunter £6

Aequatherium £20

Spawn £1.50

Eggs £2

I'm sorry to not be able to offer discount on extras but postage may begin to become an issue and I wouldn't want to slow down fulfilment.

To add them on, just go to "manage my pledge" and adjust by the appropriate amount.

Thanks all!

Andrew
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Post by: d phipps on September 17, 2014, 07:23:27 PM
Great news!  ;)
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Post by: Andrew May on September 18, 2014, 02:59:51 PM
Excuse the long post but I'd just like to post some info and rules tasters for the uninitiated.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/603/293/a891b4b014dc88c082d250a86c3081e7_large.jpg?1411046389)
What is Steam & Aether.

Steam & Aether is a rule set and game setting that I developed with the assistance of Mark Latham last year during and following my successful Staempunk army KS campaign. Rules are downloadable here: http://steamandaether.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/steam-aether-quick-play-rules.html

Backstory starts here:http://steamandaether.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/in-aftermath-of-napoleonic-wars-peace.html

The beast!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/603/340/2255383457e5edce162bab82189b9afc_large.jpg?1411047403)
After the Aetheric catastrophe, much of Western Europe was permeated with cosmic emanations, transdimensional elements and particles were strewn about the land, wreaking chaos everywhere. While the Consulate's portals remained open, stranger things still crawled, strode, slithered and floated through into our dimension. With the Low Countries and Northern France falling into the sea at worst, and flooded at best, many loathsome things made their home there. Most often encountered by interlopers into the Wasteland is an insatiably ravenous tentacled hulk, officially dubbed Aequatherium Magnus by British scientific expeditions although it is known by many colloquial names by footsloggers on both sides of the cataclysm. Aequatherium Magnus, or the so-called ‘ditch prince’ or Prussian ‘Flutfresser’ is a towering acreage of preternaturally resilient hide, a simulacrum of the any mariner’s worst nightmares made flesh. The tentacled entity is amphibious and regularly hauls itself onto dry land, making ingress into the continent, seeking dark ruins and damp basements to aid its terrible fecundity. Aequatherium Magnus is a being best avoided, being able to shrug off huge amounts of damage, its wounds sometimes re-knitting in mere moments while it consumes its attackers with its huge, cruel mandibles. While the beast itself is a nigh-unstoppable brute, a hefty price could be fetched for captured eggs and subdued whelps, which of course present their own dangers!
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from whence it came....

As expeditions into post-catastrophe France increased in frequency, so too did the discovery of bizarre and monstrous forms of life inhabiting the Aetheric wasteland. Whether these creatures are divergent mutant strains of life corrupted by the Aether explosion, or are not of this world at all, remains to be seen. The Prussian science ministry and British Royal Society demanded military missions into the wasteland carry out research and bring back samples, both mineral and biological.

The Prussian Guildmasters and British regimental commanders were initially reticent to endanger their men by subduing some of the more ferocious beasts of the Wasteland, but as soon they saw the rewards offered by the authorities, they danced to a different tune. To bring back biological material for study is one thing, but the true prize lies in capturing living specimens. The practise of smuggling such dangerous creatures into uncontaminated lands is a point of contention in Britain, and strictly verboten in Prussia – and yet this does not stop the military, privateers and mercenary regiments from ignoring the sanctions in order to line their pockets. Many specimens, it is rumoured, do not end up in the hands of science ministries or Royal societies at all, but are instead delivered to wealthy individuals for private collections or diabolical research, or even to insane gourmands who crave the forbidden meat of potentially alien beasts.

  Of course, to seek such beasts is one thing, but in the unpredictable Wasteland, capturing them is quite another. Many soldiers and collectors have lost their lives in the pursuit of these terrifying monsters, but their high demand and sky-rocketing value ensures that there are always others willing to risk life and limb for the sake of the hunt.

New special rules for Steam & Aether.


Monsters often use one or more of the following special rules:

 Act on Instinct: A model with this special rule must move towards the closest human model each round. It can adjust its course if it would be forced to end its movement in the open – a monster may always strive to reach cover, as long as it ends its move closer to the target model than it started. A model Acting on Instinct will always Engage an enemy if it is able to do so.

Aquatic: An aquatic model may move at double its normal speed in water terrain (lakes, rivers, streams, marshes, etc).

 Fearsome: Enemies wishing to Engage this model/element must first pass a Qtest or remain stationary. Their Engage Action is still expended.

 Mass: Mass is a measure of a model’s size, physical power and toughness. A lowly human has a Mass of 1 meaning he will perish after only one successful wound whereas a towering dimensional horror or clanking mechanical construct might have a Mass of anything up to 20. Every time a model is successfully hit, it will lose one Mass point until it is reduced to zero, at which point it is removed from play. In addition, a creature with a high Mass may make a number of strikes in combat equal to its current Mass points – so a creature with a Mass of 10, for example, may attack 10 times in melee.

 Regenerate: A model or element with the Regenerate special rule has the ability to recover lost Mass points (for single figures) or recover lost casualties (for an element). For every Mass point lost or casualty sustained in the previous round, take a Qtest. Each successful test restores a Mass/casualty to the model/element. This rule can be used if the element/figure is reduced to zero Mass in the previous round, but in this instance the model is permanently removed from play if the test is failed.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/603/319/1c1c673573dc80949f3ed404a41c423c_large.jpg?1411046910)
Rules for the creatures.

Aequatherium Magnus Q8 Mass 15 Act on Instinct, Aquatic, Fearsome, Regenerate. NB. The Aequatherium Magnus is a large model, which forms an element all on its own.

Aequatherium Spawn Q4 Act on Instinct, Aquatic NB. Aequatherium spawn form swarms, usually of 5-20 models, which are treated as elements just like human troop elements.

 Egg Cluster Q4 Mass 5 Immobile: Egg Clusters are in effect scenery pieces, which can be attacked as though they were large models. They may not perform any actions except Engage. When they are able to Engage a foe, the Egg Cluster model is removed, and is replaced with a swarm of Aequatherium spawn, which then completes the Engage action and thereafter behaves as a normal Element.

If youre interested in Steam & Aether and want to contribute to  the latest campaign then please head over to the KS page.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/interdimensional-bestiary
Many thanks
Andrew
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Post by: Andrew May on September 18, 2014, 07:31:11 PM
What  a great afternoon, thanks so much to all those new backers that came on board today!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/604/548/95ade40b73d6330df1a431fe61b104ac_large.jpg?1411064419)
 You can add these figures to your pledge for £5 per set (I'll ask which ones you want after the campaign has finished) they make great objective markers, diorama components or even basing elements.

I'm sorry that I can't offer these for free to higher level backers even as they cost to much to produce, the total met means that I can offset the potential added postage and spin cost alone.

Let me know if you have any ideas for further goals? I am working on those diver figures still and hope to be able to add them soon bur I need to confirm costings and have more to show you, I don't like having backers "pledge blind" so to speak.

Thanks again every one, I'll be back with those size pics in the AM.

Andrew
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Post by: Andrew May on September 19, 2014, 12:01:33 PM
good morning backers and all the rest of you reading.

here are the pictures of the beast in it's constituent parts.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/608/022/ddad92c79f74e21f06a54542aebb96c1_large.jpg?1411121493)

 Apologies for the filter, my phone decided that I'd pressed the button! This is a "submaster" resin cast identical to what you will receive. the fittings are very good as I sculpted the figure with no wires inside the parts allowing me to get a very clean cut indeed! You may need to cleen a little resin where the casting feed enters each part on the join but then the parts will sit together nice and flush. Also due to how I've cut the tentacle parts there's no ambiguity in what goes where, just make sure you put the "feet" on the right side, they point "backwards" for want of a better term.


 Here's a size shot against a ruler so you can see the height of the monstrosity, just scraping 90mm to the tip of the tallest tentacle.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/608/033/abdbdadc677308a159a0450555a394fa_large.jpg?1411121798)

 Lastly here's the beast in comparison to the "universal size comparison tm" model.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/608/037/ec26c7e728310ab87723ae2c1ca1947d_large.jpg?1411121925)

I'll be back later to answer any questions that you may have.

Cheers

Andrew
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Wolf Girl on September 19, 2014, 11:54:24 PM
I really like that female hunter. It's worth backing just to get her!  :-*
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: Andrew May on September 23, 2014, 06:02:51 PM
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/interdimensional-bestiary/posts

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/628/756/729bc7ec8bf87e17873257c5e1c729aa_large.jpg?1411490841)
 The divers are now unlocked as add ons for £10. As they're not freebies anyone can add them to their pledge, just go to "manage my pledge" and add multiples of £10 per five man pack that you'd like.

These figures are extensive reworks of my original Steam punk infantry models (including one pose that never made it to production!) and will never be cast again after the campaign so this is the only way that you'll be able to buy them. If you think that your friends might want them then please let them know.

Thanks again everyone!

Andrew
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Mason on September 23, 2014, 06:22:40 PM
You bad man.
 >:D

I know that I do not need these now, but I will regret not getting them if I do not.
 ::) ::)

 ;)

Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on September 23, 2014, 07:56:42 PM
For some reason I 'need' these divers  :-*
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Wolf Girl on September 23, 2014, 09:43:18 PM
The divers look awesome. I really like their harpoon guns.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Timbor on September 24, 2014, 03:36:14 PM
Looks great, Andrew.  Anymore stretch goals planned?

Any chance we can get a higher resolution picture of the diver sculpts?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 24, 2014, 06:37:19 PM
Hi Tim, I'm kind of out of ideas! That's the size that KS rescaled my pic to, will try to sort out something, photographing metal/putty combo figures is hard!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 24, 2014, 06:39:02 PM

William Scorsby III
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/633/746/897455a678597a81e3ea87e449be32e4_large.jpg?1411556754)

Pride of the British whaling fleet and coming from fine nautical pedigree, William Scorsby III has stepped from the prow of his ship onto the dry land of catastrophe-ravaged France. Backed by the affluence of his trade, he has taken to terra firma armed with his Aethero-magnetically propelled explosive harpoon gun. His compulsion for the hunt comes from his avarice. Huge sums of money are offered in exchange for the physical by-products of extradimensional entities. Ditch prince oil and other strange commodities fetch a high price, and that’s just Scorsby’s speciality – the carcass of just one beast is enough to pay for a hunting party, transport and immense profit to plough back into future expeditions. Scorsby’s wealth is always turned back to the hunt – a life of luxury means little to him when the lure of fame of fortune beckons.

Rules

William Scorsby III

Q6 Trained solider equivalent (In a Trained Soldier element, Scorsby’s Quality is not increased further).

Special Rules: Assault Trooper (Scorsby is subject to the Assault Trooper rule even if the rest of his element is not). 

Weapons: Explosive Harpoon.

Explosive Harpoon (3 points per model): This modified harpoon gun delivers a payload of Aetheric explosives into the heart of its target – there’s no coming back from that! This weapon may only be fired once per round. Against targets with more than 1 Mass point, the explosive harpoon inflicts D3 Mass damage rather than 1 (roll a D6; scores of 1-2=1, 3-4=2, and 5-6=3).Wounds inflicted with this weapon on non-mechanical targets cannot be regenerated. One shot per round.

The model.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/633/751/ea24b97d996e1da2c75273ccd797418d_large.JPG?1411556860)

William is a three piece resin casting, supplied with a 25mm plastic slot base, he was sculpted by hand by me.

I hope that you like the figure and if you're not playing Steam & Aether, then you're bound to find a use in your tabletop games or display cabinet.

Cheers!

Andrew
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Sir_Theo on September 24, 2014, 09:58:02 PM
Ok so I now need to back this, an Underwater monster hunter and retinue with pet Monster for IHMN? Sure. Why not?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 24, 2014, 11:41:53 PM
 :D
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on September 25, 2014, 12:03:01 AM
Any chance of producing a second leader type/NCO in a dive suit?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 25, 2014, 11:35:49 AM
I can work something out from my back catalogue if you pledge and PM me.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: d phipps on September 26, 2014, 05:40:25 AM
Fantastic sculpts!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Uncle Mike on September 26, 2014, 05:47:02 AM
Beautiful! Love that mass!!!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary "minikicker" NOW LIVE.
Post by: The_Beast on September 26, 2014, 01:41:38 PM

 The divers are now unlocked as add ons for £10. As they're not freebies anyone can add them to their pledge, just go to "manage my pledge" and add multiples of £10 per five man pack that you'd like.


Slight temptation to go with minimal, and add for the divers, but when best chum Sir Randall admitted interest in beast, my charmed-by-hunters won out. Thing about him having said beast, I know I can depend on blazing away at it in stark terror in the near by-and-by.  ;)

One question: "Since you're outside the UK, be sure you've added £5 to your pledge amount."

I selected the £30, got a total of £35, then added another £10 for the divers. For those who've pledged UK campaigns from the US, is this normal [auto-add] ?

Sorry, lads, it's my first time.

Doug
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 26, 2014, 04:42:04 PM
Being UK based I have to assume its normal. Any concerns just send me a PM.
Cheers
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 26, 2014, 04:42:52 PM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/639/906/359deaf1c2aa21d89494851a69b4a282_large.jpg?1411653152)
Austrian-born Hanne is one of Prussia’s foremost maritime hunting experts. Her teenage years were spent studying sailing and oceanology in Berlin, before she moved on to find work in the northern coastal towns that quietly flourished during Consulate Dominion. Once ensconced in the workshops and laboratories of Hamburg, she set about acquiring the best equipment available to venture beneath the waves. Equipped with her advanced diving suit, Aetheric oxygen re-breather and Aetheric cellulose image-capture equipment, she documented the aquatic life of the North Sea. In addition to cataloguing the ‘Meereskunde’ of the region, she was – and continues to be – a formidable aquatic hunter, armed with a vicious Aetheric blunderbuss named ‘See Tuefel’ (Sea Devil). Post-catastrophe, Hanne continues to hunt more exotic game, both above and below the waves. Where once she was happy searching for whales, sharks and giant squid, she has now found her calling in hunting the Extradimensional beasts of old France, which fall in droves before her and earn her considerable fortune.

Rules

Hanne Haas

Q6 Trained Soldier equivalent (In a Trained Soldier element, Hanne’s Quality is not increased further).

Special Rules: Aquatic, Fearless, Weapon Specialist. Weapons: Aetheric Blunderbuss.

Aetheric Blunderbuss (4 points per model): The so-called ‘devil-cannon’ is a wide-barrelled, supercharged version of the parabolising ordnance conveyer. This weapon counts as a parabolising ordnance conveyor. In addition, against targets with more than 1 Mass point, the Aetheric Blunderbuss inflicts D6 Mass damage rather than 1 (note that the target is not immediately removed as a casualty in this case).

The model.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/639/940/96dff271222357b4d71cd4e57e423d21_large.jpg?1411653558)

Hanne is a two part resin casting that has been hand sculpted by me. Supplied with a 25mm round plastic base.

A note on special characters.

Special characters are ‘personality models’ for your games. They are subject to the following rules: Special characters are unique individuals – you may only take one of them in your force. They must be assigned to a unit just like any other model in your force, although they often have additional special rules and equipment of their own. Some special characters act as weapon specialists, some as an element’s Officer, and some as your force’s Leader – the character’s rules and profile will always specify which way to use the model.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Dewbakuk on September 26, 2014, 07:12:41 PM
Yep, Kickstarter auto adds the shipping these days where relevant.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 26, 2014, 09:49:21 PM
Interesting, thanks Dean.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: d phipps on September 27, 2014, 02:26:44 AM
Well done, Andrew. Hanne is one of my recent favorites.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on September 27, 2014, 01:54:10 PM
Yep, Kickstarter auto adds the shipping these days where relevant.

Thought so, but it's not the first time a site becomes confusing by being helpful, without making the verbiage clear.

Thanks!

Doug
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 28, 2014, 10:54:01 PM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/656/035/48cd77681149bc038e1510a5b9df9d06_large.jpg?1411940801)

Wow, what an amazingly affirming couple of weeks, I'm stunned at the support that I've gotten. We're over 630% now, lot's of new backers over the weekend.

There's not a lot to add at this late hour, just to remind you to check your pledges and make sure you've added everything that you intended to and nudge anyone that you think would want to get on board before the end of the campaign.

Thanks again everyone, I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Andrew
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Dewbakuk on September 29, 2014, 09:23:44 AM
Just noticed how soon it ends, thought I'd better get some divers quick :)
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on September 29, 2014, 01:06:08 PM
Thanks everyone, what an amazing result!
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on October 13, 2014, 04:23:12 PM
Any update as to when we'll see the survey?

Doug
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on October 17, 2014, 06:24:00 PM
Hi Doug, I was just waiting on the metal moulds being completed before I sent out the surveys. I should be sending them out on Wednesday all going well.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Belgian on October 17, 2014, 06:55:37 PM
Hi Doug, I was just waiting on the metal moulds being completed before I sent out the surveys. I should be sending them out on Wednesday all going well.

Metal moulds, though moulds were made of rubber discs? Or do you happen to mean moulds for the metal miniatures?  ;D
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: AndrewBeasley on October 17, 2014, 07:51:22 PM
... I should be sending them out on Wednesday all going well.

I may be a bit late getting back to you - I'm orf on me hols.  :D
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on October 17, 2014, 08:24:59 PM
Hi Doug, I was just waiting on the metal moulds being completed before I sent out the surveys. I should be sending them out on Wednesday all going well.

Perfect; some of just feel so lonely in the silence....  lol

Doug

Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on November 19, 2014, 07:15:09 PM
Didn't want the update kept to myself...

Quote from: The_Beast
Just curious if a one month, from your last post, update might be appropriate. Still on track for release next month? kind of thing.

...

And, from 0-dark early today,

Quote from: Andrew May
Hi Doug, yes everything is on track!  :D

...

Doug
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Andrew May on November 20, 2014, 08:00:40 AM
Yep, all on track. Am keeping my eye out for the postie today so should have a proper update!
:)
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Mason on December 16, 2014, 09:01:09 PM
Got mine today!
 :D

Wonderful as expected.
 8) 8)

Now to get some paint on the beastie.
 ;D ;D

Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on December 16, 2014, 09:29:48 PM
Got mine this weekend. Rather conveniently, I picked up some diving helmet heads in the last kickstarter, so will be doing some conversions on some of the divers to give me a force with all the same helmets ... but not before I clear some of my current projects ;)
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Interdimensional Bestiary DIVING SUITS ADDED
Post by: Timbor on December 19, 2014, 08:03:14 PM
I didn't even realize my stuff had been shipped, and it arrived safely today.  Great work again, Andrew!  Very nice figures, and the casting quality looks great.