In Her Majesty's Name

[Dave Knight]

Not normally my scene but I feel strangely interested.  I am expecting to make my first trip to Salute this year so I will have a look and see how the rules work

I am tempted to buy them anyway just to suppory Osprey with this series - a real antidote to overpriced coffee table wargames rules

[fastolfrus]

Consulting Detective and his medical associate. Plus 9 police types of assorted ranks, which just might look somewhat familiar.... Also, the next bonus figure.

Just wondering on what assorted ranks, and if they will be armed.

[elysium64]

Very tempted to order a starter bundle for SALUTE collection along with a game at Dewkabuk's table.

[Skrapwelder]

This seems to be the best place to ask. As it looks like the 6000.00 mark will be met, is there a chance that the Coppers could be substituted for one of the other bands if I purchased the whole set instead of having to purchase them separately?

[Craig]

Just wondering on what assorted ranks, and if they will be armed.

Well there's a Chief Inspector, Sergeant and Constable. They have a variety of options including light armour, pistols and, of course, the English All-Electric Truncheon. When facing more fearsome foes they can buy carbines and roll up in an Armoured Steam Carriage.

In the Victorian period it was not unusual for Constable to have pistols and occasionally carbines or rifles, due to the serious nature of the threats they faced. So we felt it only right to give Scotland Yard's finest some teeth.

They are the stalwart defenders of the greatest city on earth.

[Craig]

I am expecting to make my first trip to Salute this year so I will have a look and see how the rules work

Then we shall look forwards to seeing you! Both Charles and I shall be at thr show and, after the usual gawking and spending far too much, will be supporting Nick Northstar's gallant efforts.

Cheers,
Craig.

[nicknorthstar]

This seems to be the best place to ask. As it looks like the 6000.00 mark will be met, is there a chance that the Coppers could be substituted for one of the other bands if I purchased the whole set instead of having to purchase them separately?

Yes, no problem. What will actually happen is once the Scotland Yard Company gets the green light, I'll change the bundle deals. I'll just point out, the bundle deal isn't actually a deal as such, we want the deal to be the amount of extra figures you get, not cash discounts. I added the 'deal' because an astute customer said 'wouldn't it be easier to have a one 'buy it here' button rather than ordering 5 different items.' I had to agree.

Nick

[Mike D. Mc Brice]

How gameable are these miniature sets? Especially regarding weapons, equipment und amount of figures? Are these just "starter" sets or do these sets cater also advanced gaming options?

[Craig]

How gameable are these miniature sets? Especially regarding weapons, equipment und amount of figures? Are these just "starter" sets or do these sets cater also advanced gaming options?

When Northstar first came on board they asked us for balanced forces to sell in starter sets. Charles and I worked hard to create the four forces that were eventually chosen, and to ensure that you could play them out of the box. There are no superfluous filler figures in there.

Each of the starter sets is roughly 250 points, which is a decent sized force. The Company lists all have extra options that you can apply to these sets to increase their capabilities and points cost, even without adding more figures.

It is worth pointing out that although we recommend balanced forces between 250 and 300 points this is only advisory as we know this makes for a good evening's entertainment. There is nothing to stop you using more or less. Unlike some rules there is no specific force make-up you have to follow.

We do recommend that you have a leader, possibly a deputy leader as well, a couple of specialists and a handful of troops. No man is an island, especially in this game, and a Hero without his brave men/followers/cultists/troops will soon succumb. Troops give you the numbers and tactical options that allow your Hero to prevail.

This is a game of extraordinary and daring fellows taking on a vile enemy for Queen, Kaiser or President (or perhaps money...). Thus we leave it up to you to create the force that suits your nature.

Cheers,
Craig.

[nicknorthstar]

The first Spend Goal has just been hit!!

We start work on the Scotland Yard Company tomorrow!!

(The total hasn't been updated yet, Kev is having a snooze).

[Ray Earle]

Brilliant!!! Get the pre-order option up too Nick. 

[Red Orc]

Oh, I feel my resolve crumbling even further every time I come back to this thread. Just the British. Oh, and the Prussians. And the Detective/Police faction. So if I just get one more box and the rules as well that's my £118...

[Schogun]

Since the rulebook won't be released until after the Nickstarter ends (if I read it correctly), is there any way to get a thorough summary of the rules so I'm not buying sight unseen?

Thanks

[nicknorthstar]

The link to the Scotland Yard Company is here:

http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=5286

The author of In Her Majesty's Name has put a summary of the game on TMP in answer to similar requests.

Nick

[Franz_Josef]

Why oh why are the Germans always zombies??