Stargrave announcement.

[Jagannath]

@northstarnick - I'm sure it's far too early for previews yet but can we have an idea on the 'vibe' of the range - should we be expecting more of the style of the Rogue Stars range? Or more science/fantasy Rogue Trader? Or more hard/militaristic?

[nicknorthstar]

I'd show you pictures, but Osprey who are my partners in this always get stressed when I act unilaterally. 

I don't know the Sci-Fi fans definitions. I think it's a bit Star Wars-y, but the hardware is more near future military than ray guns.

The Troopers are not Stormtroopers though.

[pixelgeek]

I'd show you pictures, but Osprey who are my partners in this always get stressed when I act unilaterally. 

We won't tell if you don't 

[snitcythedog]

Is that a self portrait ?

No.  I only share the great white belly with the wife.

I'd show you pictures, but Osprey who are my partners in this always get stressed when I act unilaterally. 

What is life without a little bit of drama?

[Jagannath]

I'd show you pictures, but Osprey who are my partners in this always get stressed when I act unilaterally. 

I don't know the Sci-Fi fans definitions. I think it's a bit Star Wars-y, but the hardware is more near future military than ray guns.

The Troopers are not Stormtroopers though.

Understood, that痴 great - thank you. I値l take a safe bet that painting up some coolest one future wars troopers I have knocking about will be useful!

[nicknorthstar]

For sure.

Yes, it's not a radical reinterpretation of the Sci-Fi text, nor a sub-40K, I think you'll find Stargrave plastics will fit into your Sci-Fi projects like Frostgrave plastics fit into your Fantasy ones.

[Lost Egg]

Sounds good to me...I'm hoping the new year will see some reveals for us.

[MikeRC97]

For sure.

Yes, it's not a radical reinterpretation of the Sci-Fi text, nor a sub-40K, I think you'll find Stargrave plastics will fit into your Sci-Fi projects like Frostgrave plastics fit into your Fantasy ones.

You池e killing me - all these bits of information just make me want to see the miniatures that much more!

I do wonder about the kit-bashing possibilities, with Frostgrave there were so many historical multi-part plastic figures out there that could be used for bits.  I really want to see what the Stargrave figures will be like and what multi-part ranges will work with them.  I知 guessing they値l be much smaller than 40k just like Frostgrave figures are much smaller than Warhammer Fantasy (at this point GW has basically adopted 32mm as their scale).  I知 assuming multi-part plastic WWII figures will be a good source of bits for Stargrave.

[FreakyFenton]

You池e killing me - all these bits of information just make me want to see the miniatures that much more!

I do wonder about the kit-bashing possibilities, with Frostgrave there were so many historical multi-part plastic figures out there that could be used for bits.  I really want to see what the Stargrave figures will be like and what multi-part ranges will work with them.  I知 guessing they値l be much smaller than 40k just like Frostgrave figures are much smaller than Warhammer Fantasy (at this point GW has basically adopted 32mm as their scale). I知 assuming multi-part plastic WWII figures will be a good source of bits for Stargrave.

That bit I highlighted in bold face was exactly what I was hoping for and wondering about! It would make for great kitbashing opportunities and might make near sci fi scenarios or other ideas possible!  Would be cool at least!

[Ultravanillasmurf]

I think it's a bit Star Wars-y, but the hardware is more near future military than ray guns.

So no Mauser C-96 Broomhandles, Sterling SMGs, MG-42 LMGs and Lewis Guns?

^__^

I'd show you pictures, but Osprey who are my partners in this always get stressed when I act unilaterally. 

That is all right, I have a lot of Frostgrave and Oathmark to build (I might even paint some) so I can wait.

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I have waited.

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Do I have to wait some more?

^__^

[FreakyFenton]

So no Mauser C-96 Broomhandles, Sterling SMGs, MG-42 LMGs and Lewis Guns?

^__^

That is all right, I have a lot of Frostgrave and Oathmark to build (I might even paint some) so I can wait.

...

I have waited.

...

Do I have to wait some more?

^__^

 

[Psychopomp]

I hope we start getting a few rules previews over on Joe's blog soon.  Not too much, I'm just hoping for enough of an idea of what warbands and soldiers are structured like to get a head start on preparing!  Also, what sort of baddies are in the bestiary and what their gear is like, so I could go ahead and start preparing the hazards.  Sadly, even in April, it's looking like solo play will be more common, so if I could already have a nice horde of baddies to pit a crew against, then all the better for getting stuck in quick!

[MikeRC97]

Joe's blog has a new post about Stargrave - very interesting that there will be a unique game mechanic that didn't appear in Frostgrave / Ghost Archipelago:

http://therenaissancetroll.blogspot.com/2021/01/stargrave-preparing-pirates.html

I don't know if the pic in the post is official artwork (seems likely) but if it is, and the pirates in the pic are any indication of what the Northstar figures will look like, then I'm very excited as I really love the near-future look:



I can't wait for Nick to show some figure previews...(hint-not-so-subtle-hint)...

[Lost Egg]

I notice he says Northstar are working on a couple of plastic box sets.

[Grumpy Gnome]

The setting sounds interesting for sci-if adventurers. It does remind me of Core Space, as does the threat mechanic.