Author Topic: A fistful of Kung fu by Osprey. (Read 33371 times)

Ray Earle · « **on:** July 11, 2013, 10:39:12 AM »

Thought this deserved its own thread rather than clogging up the Ronin one unfairly.

I'm really interested in this as it looks like it'll fill my urge for a cinematic modern skirmish game. Even with a bit of the supernatural mixed in. It'll give me a chance to game 'big trouble in little china'.

I've had a quick look around and Hasslefree have got a small selection of Martial artists available including a couple of identical twins...

Apart from the obvious I'm hoping for some figures along the lines of JCVD and possibly an ex US navy seal, who also cooks to come along. Just to fill that Kung fu niché.

Anyone else have any thoughts?

LeadAsbestos · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:46:40 AM »

http://displacedminiatures.com/LeadAsbestos2010/gallery/3024/

cheetor · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2013, 11:02:21 AM »

I am definitely keeping an eye on this one. The Song of Blades engine with Osprey polish and resources? Yes please

I am hoping to do some silly Power Rangers style gaming with it, if I can find suitable figures.

Quote from: LeadAsbestos on July 11, 2013, 10:46:40 AM

http://displacedminiatures.com/LeadAsbestos2010/gallery/3024/

A perfect collection of miniatures for the game Id say.

What range is the Samba Garasu Soul Vice from? Is it available anywhere? I am looking for a figure like that.

Limaike · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2013, 01:11:42 PM »

I've been looking for martial artists lately and running into the same trouble.

Anima Tactics has a huge range, some of which could work in a modern/mythical setting-
http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/miniatures/anima-tactics/adolf-brunner-dark-faction.html
http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/miniatures/anima-tactics/lorenzo-cortez-neutral-faction.html
http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/miniatures/anima-tactics/clover-neutral-faction.html

Bushido also has some nice minis-
http://www.bushido-thegame.com/catalog/mikio-jumo-wrestler
http://www.bushido-thegame.com/catalog/mizuchi-awakened
http://www.bushido-thegame.com/catalog/master-po

Ninjas are pretty well represented in citadel's old ranges.

Ray Earle · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2013, 03:33:30 PM »

I'm thinking of using the black hat Ninja as I like the style of them. Maybe convert a couple to have automatics.

LeadAsbestos · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:39:14 PM »

I'd like to extend the offer to Osprey that they may borrow my China Town minis to be painted by Mr. Dallimore and photographed for the book, and then returned to me. This out of the kindness of my heart , of course!

Smith · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2013, 08:29:06 AM »

That's a very generous offer... wait a minute, something's fishy here!

Lowtardog · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2013, 12:37:20 PM »

Hasslefree has some crackers in the GGolgo island range and their own

Papa Spanky · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2013, 05:39:56 PM »

I know I saw a Big Trouble in Little China Jack Burton mini somewhere, can anyone refresh my memory?

LeadAsbestos · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:14:40 PM »

Papa Spanky · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:31:18 AM »

I thought there was a better one (conversion) a LAFer did. That guy is... not good.

Whtknt1066 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:28:42 PM »

Ok, so FFKF (or FOKF? Whatever.) has its own thread now! Sweet:). So I know this is supposed to be a Big Trouble In Little China sort of modern Kung Fu movie/ Hong Kong action film game, but I'd like to know A) how many people are there like me who ALSO want to play "historical"/fantasy/Wu-Xiu style games a la "Crouching Tiger", and B) will the game be able to accommodate this style of play, with lots of cinematic hand-to-hand but little ranged weapons? I really want to reenact the Teahouse fight from "Crouching Tiger" or the forest fight from "House of Flying Daggers".

Oh, and Nick-can you say whether North Star has been contacted about producing a range of minis for this game like you did Ronin and IHMN? I like how the IHmN minis I own came out and the Ronin ones look pretty sweet. I will likely Nickstart/preorder this one just like I did the last two while my wallet weeps huddled, alone and empty, kicked into a corner and scorned...

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:52:13 PM »

The 'blurb' for the book starts with this line:

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With this skirmish game, players can recreate scenes from Hong Kong action cinema such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hard Boiled, or Enter the Dragon, or from such western movies as Kill Bill or Big Trouble in Little China.

So while it seems to be set in an awesome 1980's type setting, it certainly seems to suggest you can play a 'historical' game. I've not seen it but to be honest I expect you can do it very simply by not taking guns as weapons.

Smith · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:43:47 PM »

Quote from: Whtknt1066 on July 13, 2013, 05:28:42 PM

B) will the game be able to accommodate this style of play, with lots of cinematic hand-to-hand but little ranged weapons? I really want to reenact the Teahouse fight from "Crouching Tiger" or the forest fight from "House of Flying Daggers".

Yes. Just don't select automatic weapons or shotguns for your characters, and count bows etc. as pistols. It'll cover wuxia or straight historical if you want it to. You can swing from ropes, flip off walls, throw terrain around and maybe, just maybe, find a girl with green eyes.

Brummie Thug · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2013, 06:16:52 PM »

Dixon miniatures have some cool Yakuza figs that may be of some use. Not sure if they are to modern though.

http://www.dixon-minis.com/shop/yakuza-28mm/

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