Dystopian Wars

[Christian]

Just saw this on another forum. Basically a 1/1200th wargame set in 1870 with vehicles like this:


The full topic is below, and it is the only reference I can find on the net at the moment!
http://www.wargamerau.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=104531&st=0&gopid=1456142&#entry1456142

[Dewbakuk]

Well I like that model!

[Mr.Marx]

Looks interesting. The Land Ironclad with what looks like the dome of St. Pauls on top of it is nice. Its all abit 'punky'er than the Verne and Wells that I tend towards. Spartian Games always makes nice things though.

I'll be watching this.

Marx

[The_Beast]

I'm finding the command HQ a bit 'Capitol Imperialis' over the top; not sure I can get behind it even with the cupola replaced. Now, the ships look like something I might wrangle as LI's, even more than as seagoing.

After the whole Catalyst disappointment, I'm heavy in to the wait-and-see.

As for exactly which niche it is, I've already admitted to mixing and matching as I please. They can dress it up as 'punk as they like; it'll be what we decide we make it. 

 Doug

[Dewbakuk]

I dunno, I really like the St Paul's style dome. It'd look silly on a small vehicle but that tank is supposed to be a vast behemoth of a thing, I can get behind that

[answer_is_42]

All a little too steampunk for me, but I'll keep my eye on it. The ships look the most promising.

[Tommy20]

WAY too "punk" for my tastes.  I don't hang with the "take an Iowa class battleship and add rivits and it's Victorian" crowd.  And the flight deck on top of the dig is just stupid.

I prefer my VSF to be V first, SF second.

[Mr.Marx]

I prefer my VSF to be V first, SF second.

Very well put!

[Jonas]

I think it looks very interesting but I would hardly call it VSF...

[Svennn]

I went into a right froth at first but have calmed down now. I like the dirigible thingy above but at nearly 6" long should be more interesting and is too big for me. The ships look like GW Man O War after a quick glance and are not for me either.

[Christian]

Well, it is Sci Fi, and set in the Victorian era.

Where else would you put this game?  

It's not quite VSF, I know... even the the way its marketed is a bit too mainstream for me.

[Dewbakuk]

See, this is a great example for those people who don't get the distinction between Steampunk and VSF. This game is without doubt Steampunk, technically it's also VSF as it's set within the Victorian period, however it's not going to apeal to most of the VSF types around here due to the heavy steampunk aspect. Personally I like it and may well give it a go, however it's unlikely to influence my VSF games in any way and would remain a totally seperate game.

[zebcook]

For those wanting a little more V and little less SF, you might take a look at some of Spartan's other offerings in their Uncharted Seas line. The Ralgard War Balloon looks quite suitable for a Verne-style airship.

All 1/600 scale

[Haarken]

Very Steampunk unfortunately, which is a real shame, the ironclads and pre-dreadnoughts of the Victorian era were interesting enough without being turned into floating versions of the Crystal Palace. Still it'll be nice to see the actual models, there may well be some conversion potential.

[Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers]

Hey Beast,

"After the whole Catalyst disappointment, I'm heavy in to the wait-and-see."

What is this "Catalyst disappointment" you speak of?

I assume you are speaking of Leviathans. I have been looking forward to that release, what problem do you have with that. The 3D model they showed looked great!

Cheers
Fuzzy.