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Offline Irregular Wars Nic

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[Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« on: July 25, 2024, 11:36:02 AM »


Something wicked this way comes with the release of Devilry Afoot, the folk horror skirmish game that sets 16th or 17th century heroes against the darkest imaginings of the early modern mind.

Co-operatively control self-righteous but flawed human monster hunters against the forces of darkness controlled by the game's action and reaction mechanics. From redcaps and revenants, to witches and werewolves, each of the thirteen monster types profiled in the rules are rooted in European (and North American) superstition and folklore form the period.

With thirteen example scenarios and open-ended campaign rules, follow the rise and demise of your characters over a series of linked games against ever fiercer foes.

Devilry Afoot is playable with as few as 6-12 miniatures on a 2’x2’ (60cmx60cm) table. Games can be played in less than an hour allowing multiple games to be played in a single sitting.

The 130 page rule book is available as a hardcover book through Amazon, or as a pdf from Wargame Vault.

Amazon --> https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB1X59K6
Wargame Vault --> https://www.wargamevault.com/product/488909

Sample pages can be found on the game page of the Irregular Wars blog --> https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/p/devilry-afoot.html


Offline anevilgiraffe

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2024, 11:47:26 AM »
I have to ask, as the Witchfinder General rules really fell down here, is it all a conspiracy by vampires?

Offline Irregular Wars Nic

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2024, 04:17:31 PM »
I have to ask, as the Witchfinder General rules really fell down here, is it all a conspiracy by vampires?

 lol lol lol

The only conspiracy is amongst them that dances and other such divilish activities!

Offline Sunjester

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2024, 05:11:00 PM »
Congratulations!

Offline Inkpaduta

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2024, 07:37:51 PM »
Getting very close to buying this.

Offline krieghund

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2024, 06:51:21 AM »
Are the creature profiles fixed or can you vary them or create your own horrors?

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2024, 09:45:13 AM »
lol lol lol

The only conspiracy is amongst them that dances and other such divilish activities!

good, still can't believe they got it so wrong, in an era of English history with no vampire folklore, it's the vampires!

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2024, 09:54:20 AM »
Excellent stuff. Really pleased to see this on release, congratulations.

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2024, 01:17:42 PM »
Excellent stuff. Really pleased to see this on release, congratulations.

Seconded, hope it does well.
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Offline Richard from Bruton

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2024, 01:59:50 PM »
I have just ordered it; looking forward to receiving it. I've gone crazy for historical Gothic. First TSB, now this...

Offline anevilgiraffe

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2024, 02:15:19 PM »
yep - ordered  ;D

Offline Iain R

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2024, 04:43:15 PM »
Excellent, I'll be 'avin' that.
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Offline Irregular Wars Nic

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2024, 04:51:21 PM »
Are the creature profiles fixed or can you vary them or create your own horrors?

The profiles are 'fixed' for the thirteen monster types included, but it would be very easy to amend the profiles or create new ones. It's a co-operative/solo game, so as long as all players agree there is no problem at all.

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2024, 04:52:38 PM »
Excellent stuff. Really pleased to see this on release, congratulations.

Thanks mate.

And thanks to all for their support. It's much appreciated.

We are getting back to our campaign tonight, so more updates from that to follow in the other thread.  :D

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Re: [Commercial] Devilry Afoot released!
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2024, 12:27:54 PM »
Quote
The profiles are 'fixed' for the thirteen monster types included, but it would be very easy to amend the profiles or create new ones. It's a co-operative/solo game, so as long as all players agree there is no problem at all.


Excellent, good to know,

 

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