The Warriors meets Necromunda? Genre Notes 03/03/2012

[Lowtardog]

Check this one out 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7SlGi7Oi2tk


George

Thats a blast form the past early 80s trip to the Video shop I think there were more than one of these films too

[redshadows]

Thats a blast form the past early 80s trip to the Video shop I think there were more than one of these films too

yeah  theres another one or two I think

George

[ink the troll]

Originally mainly registered to post a link to the Victory Force gangs, but as they allready got mentioned before the registration request was approved, here's a couple of more or less usefull suggestions:

Turnbull  AC's
Offensive Miniatures has a pack called hairless rioters & 2 mean dogs- ignore the dogs though and possibly send some of the guys to a barber shop ...
em4 0080 Thug. Unarmed
Haslefree's Joe would need a haircut,there's also Zombie-hunter Kev, if you don't mind adding someone a little shorter or filing of the pockets of the trousers.
Some of the Dragonforge heads might be usefull for conversions as well.


Hasslefree Destiny probably would work for one of the Lizzies, same goes for some of the other female adventurers (the Marias), though they'd need their guns removed. Also Crooked Dice's Daisy Taylor

KillerB Street Thug In Braces , with a little bit of putty, this one might be a godd place to start converting some of the Punks. Same goes for the Victory Force Clone Farmers, albeit they'd need hair/ caps added.

Various minis that might be usefull:
Black Hat Miniatures civilians, there's a few that could work in some of the gangs.
Crooked Dice Mr William Killan, unarmed and wearing a vest.
Some of the RAFM USX Modern Day Heroes as well as some of the Golgo Island minis should work ok after the weapons are cut off. 
Sadly the pic of A&A Miniatures' football/ soccer players is not so great, but with  a bit of putty for trousers/ jeans they might work for something like the Orphans.

ideas for other gangs
Brigade Game's Convicts, pickaxe & spade should be easy enough to convert into something slightly less threatening.
Coveralls (Crooked Dice minions) and hockey sticks (Hasslefree)?

[Viper]

Hasslefree's Martial artists would make a nice wee gang too.

[aggro84]

Wow! I really appreciate everyone's feedback.
ink the troll, you are a mini guru. That's one hell of a list. 

I went from thinking I wasn't going to "find anything anywhere" to "where do I start."

Once I make a few purchases I'll be sure to update this thread and let everyone know how things are coming along.

Cause of this thread I was up most of the night brainstorming "what I would like in a game like this" ... I couldn't turn my brain off to go to sleep.
 

I quickly realised one of the biggest issues of basic game design is "simple but effective" vs "overcomplication".
Started off with a few basic ideas like slightly different movement speeds for different guys, simple combat system...then it quickly devolved into stats for every type of weapon, rolling for hit locations as if it was an rpg and other totally unnecessary stuff or things best left to after game book keeping.
 

Sorry Viper, I didn't mean for you to lose any sleep. 
Although, there's worse things to think of when your trying to sleep, like work, your boss, evil clowns with syringe fingers. 

I'll sit down and write some game notes at some point and let you know what I come up with.

[ink the troll]

Wow! I really appreciate everyone's feedback.
ink the troll, you are a mini guru. That's one hell of a list. 

I went from thinking I wasn't going to "find anything anywhere" to "where do I start." (...)

Pure egoism. Since I don't have the space/ time/ funds to start every project that seems interessting, the second best thing is watching someone else do something very similar to what I'd like to do.
It's been ages since I actually watched the Warriors, think I'll order the dvd later on.

[aggro84]

It's been ages since I actually watched the Warriors, think I'll order the dvd later on.

I have not seen it in over ten years myself, although I've probably seen it close to ten times.

It definitely deserves another viewing. 

[Benny]

Maybe also a bit of Escape from NY and its poor copy, Escape from LA as some inspiration too? I would love a Snake Plisken Special Character in there somewhere.

[Galland]

Maybe also a bit of Escape from NY and its poor copy, Escape from LA as some inspiration too? I would love a Snake Plisken Special Character in there somewhere.

I think this is a great idea for a wargame, especially having grown up watching Warriors in the cinemas hehe. Lots of great miniature links here, and a whole new interest that have awoken. New projects are not welcome, however, but who can say no to feed the lead monster? Lead for the Lead Pile!

I also like the special character ideas, taxi driver is a must, he would fit right in. Snake Plisken as well I would say. Great stuff this, very nice. Keep it up, this is one thread to follow!

[ink the troll]

And another idea for a female gang: Impact Miniatures have several Roller Derby minis. Same company also has some more hockey sticks.

[Bloodsbane]

Welcome aboard, ink! You're making quite the first impression here

I find it pretty funny how "a cross between the warriors and necromunda" is a viable thing.. I'd call Necromunda a cross between the warriors and 40K's gothic far future to begin with

Thanks for the trailer link, that one's new to me

[Viper]

Good point FKSN, though I was reading this cross between as crossing the warriors setting with the necromunda rules. Or at least it's aspect of taking over territory in the city.
 

[aggro84]

Good point FKSN, though I was reading this cross between as crossing the warriors setting with the necromunda rules. Or at least it's aspect of taking over territory in the city.
 

Yes, that is a good point.
And "territory control" was one of the first things kitrok and I thought of. This would definitely be integral.

Thats a blast form the past early 80s trip to the Video shop I think there were more than one of these films too

I'm pretty sure I've seen that movie! It was truly horrible. 
There's some great ideas in there though and the story is exactly what kitrok and I were thinking about. 

[Marine0846]

aggro84@
When you first posted this idea I was thinking,
 pretty cool, but would there be any interest.
By the number of posts, people seem to be.
I look forward to reading more of people's ideas.
Will have to watch "The Warriors."

[Marine0846]

Hey guys,
Check out these rules.
Might be a start.
http://www.thevirtualarmchairgeneral.com/202-bhoysrules.html