Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe

[Cyrus1]

I'm not on FB and was wondering if the cards and tokens in Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe will be different to the 2020 version published? Do I need to buy both when it is released by Northstar? Thanks for insights.

Cheers

Cyrus

[OB]

You don't need to be on FB to read the Bill Hooks page Cyrus.  I'm not and I can read it.

There will be additional material for each new conflict covered.  So far as I can tell it comes as a complete package.

[Atheling]

You don't need to be on FB to read the Bill Hooks page Cyrus.  I'm not and I can read it.

There will be additional material for each new conflict covered.  So far as I can tell it comes as a complete package.

I think the amount of time that it's taken the Billhooks team (Andy and Steve plus WI and co?) to get to a point where the book is ready to publish is a likely indication of how thorough they have been. Billhooks was published during the days of the first lockdown, roughly two years back. I'm expecting a real treat in the next month or so. My eyes are pealed for that Northstar Newsletter!

[Cyrus1]

Thanks for the info OB and Atheling, will check the Billhooks FB group, really looking forward to the release!

Cheers

Cyrus

[Atheling]

Thanks for the info OB and Atheling, will check the Billhooks FB group, really looking forward to the release!

Cheers

Cyrus

It might be an idea to consider signing up for the Northstar Newsletter as I'mguessing Billhooks Deluxe will sell fast.

Should you chose to do so, you can do that here:
https://us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=addf114e407ae6b960460a70e&id=03fee180e2

[AndyC]

If the printers do their job then Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe (or Billux Dillux as we have come to know it) will be out by late November, together with all the new cards and tokens. It will be available from Northstar, Arcane Scenery & Models or direct from Wargames Illustrated.
The book will be a 180 page full colour softback, price £25 (also available as a pdf download, price to be confirmed).
Contents will be:
Core (WOTR) rules - updated from the orginal (2020) set. There will be only a very few changes of any significance, but a lot of re-writes and clarifications based on two years worth of helpful feedback. You can still use the old cards and tokens to play the game - but the new ones will be very nice!
Then there will be expansions to cover seven new "theatres and conflicts" from late medieval Western European Christendom, with all the appropriate additional rules, Special Events and troop types;
Gallia (Hundred Years War)
Bohemia (Hussites)
Helvetia (Swiss and Burgundians)
Italia (Italian Wars 1494-1525)
Northumbria (Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers)
Lusitania (Late Medieval Portugal)
Hibernia (Ireland)
Finally, there will be a modelling Masterclass chapter from our very own Captain Blood, sharing his tips on painting, making bespoke battlefield accessories and kitbashing 28mm plastic figures.
I know it has been a very long process (for everyone!) getting this major project to publication - but when you see the finished product I hope you will agree that it has been be worth the wait.
The Billhooks Facebook page is the place to go to post any questions about the book or the rules.
I'm looking forward to the new arrival and wetting the baby's head!

[Atheling]

Can't wait!!! 

[Armstrong47]

Sounds incredible,another one for the Xmas list

[Wilgut Spleens]

I think the amount of time that it's taken the Billhooks team (Andy and Steve plus WI and co?) to get to a point where the book is ready to publish is a likely indication of how thorough they have been. Billhooks was published during the days of the first lockdown, roughly two years back. I'm expecting a real treat in the next month or so. My eyes are pealed for that Northstar Newsletter!

I can promise you ,it is a real treat!

[Digits]

I may just get an army finished in time for its release!

Looking forward to it, can’t wait!

[sir_shvantselot]

I’ll get this.

[Atheling]

I can promise you ,it is a real treat!

Great to hear.....  Wallet at the ready

[Matakakea]

I think this will my Xmas present to myself this year.

[nicknorthstar]

Hi Folks

We'll be taking orders from Friday
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=16854

We'll also have the two new card decks and the two new token sets. (not listed yet).

It's looking very nice.

[Atheling]

Brilliant! I can't wait!!!