Just a quick FYI post.
The kickstarter I backed is here. Some practical female models is what I have been dieing for a long while now.
Also there are some interesting old hammer style ones up here and here. The halflings look fun and the chaos ones look interesting. But I am waiting for more info for shipping before I decide.
The final one I am looking at is here. Mainly because I want the worm.
So take a look if your into fantasy/frostgrave/oldhammer/mordheim etc... type stuff.
Oh and there is a really reasonably priced skirmish size storage box by TTT right now here.
Aruki
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Saturday, August 16, 2014
The past week and why no follow up post on Mantic
Let's get the first part which is most negative out of the way. I have written a post 3 times on the whole Mantic kickstarter thing. But it basically just turns out as a long hate rant. I don't hate Mantic but I do strongly disagree with the current business model I see them employing with kickstarter. This combined with there refusal to answer certain key questions makes me not want to support there kickstarter. Especially when I can order good similar games for a lot less now and not have to wait a year. So to sum it up I wont support it and I am a bit disappointed in Mantic for taking this road.
Next up, OMG so much star wars stuff. That is about the max on that. The idea of Imperial assault being able to be used as a skirmish game is interesting. The idea of a Capital ship version of x-wing sounds interesting as well, though the price point seems a little crazy for this one.
However, on that front I also picked up a Korean version of the X-wing starter for a little less than $20 so I will just round it up. Though this also means I really need to figure out the Korean before I can play. For anyone in Korea that may be interested I go to the store in Hongdae called Rolling dice e for these minis and for MTG and other CCG's and board games. Check them out they do regular MTG tournaments and have reasonable if not great prices on most of there stuff and an occasional hidden gem on there shelves. Warning the website is Korean only: Rolling dice/ Dive dice.
Now lets move on to what I have been up to. First up assembling/painting etc etc. I didn't actually finish painting anything but did a lot of base coating and priming. I started by priming the first earth shaker cannon, in the future I really need to not do these by hand or not put the cannons on. I base coated the 10th company of my epic marines and started working on a land raider and whirlwind detachment as well.
So to sum up the post, Mantic kickstarter bad, Star wars good, priming and base coating. More later as I get it done.
Aruki
Next up, OMG so much star wars stuff. That is about the max on that. The idea of Imperial assault being able to be used as a skirmish game is interesting. The idea of a Capital ship version of x-wing sounds interesting as well, though the price point seems a little crazy for this one.
However, on that front I also picked up a Korean version of the X-wing starter for a little less than $20 so I will just round it up. Though this also means I really need to figure out the Korean before I can play. For anyone in Korea that may be interested I go to the store in Hongdae called Rolling dice e for these minis and for MTG and other CCG's and board games. Check them out they do regular MTG tournaments and have reasonable if not great prices on most of there stuff and an occasional hidden gem on there shelves. Warning the website is Korean only: Rolling dice/ Dive dice.
Now lets move on to what I have been up to. First up assembling/painting etc etc. I didn't actually finish painting anything but did a lot of base coating and priming. I started by priming the first earth shaker cannon, in the future I really need to not do these by hand or not put the cannons on. I base coated the 10th company of my epic marines and started working on a land raider and whirlwind detachment as well.
So to sum up the post, Mantic kickstarter bad, Star wars good, priming and base coating. More later as I get it done.
Aruki
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Thoughts on the current Mantic kickstarter #1
This is going to be a series over the next maybe two weeks. Where I look to see how the newest Mantic effort compares to others and whether or not I will back the project. A large part of this is due to a lot of thinking I have been doing since some great comments on this blog were posted and after talking to some old friends. There a quite a few people looking at the newest kickstarter and scratching there heads. Not because of the idea of the project, but more because of the price point and basic contents seem far apart. Especially when compared to other products not only from Mantic itself but also there competition. Today, I plan on looking at the basic contents of the currently available Mantic games and price compared to what is coming in the current Kickstarter without extras.
Lets start with the current New project: Dungeon Saga- The Dwarf King's Quest for $100 + depending on where you live. The initial advertised contents were 22 minis, an unknown number of tiles, cards counters, rule book and advanced rule book. There have been more then a few comments saying the tiles look very similar to the ones already in existence for the other games made by Mantic. The models themselves are stated as not needing assembly and the only pictures we have of the unpainted versions are not close enough to really tell much about there quality level.
Next up is Dreadball. This one is a weird one. You can no longer buy just the straight game you have to cobble it together in there web store. Originally you could buy the game for $49.99, now to get the same two teams, board and some other stuff in there limited edition box for $99.99 or cobble it together from the store with a few less minis for $92.96. This includes, pitch, balls, two teams and rule book. The limited edition has a bit more models and such for few dollars more but the set has still almost doubled in price.
Now for my newest project Deadzone, also retailing for $99.99. 23 multi-part models, 28 scenery tiles, chits and rules and such. I'll be honest I was interested in this for a multitude of reasons. But the only reasons I definitely ended up getting it was Mantics promotion last month (free shipping and discount) and it was a present from my wife. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have bought it new.
Mainly because of the cost+shipping. Many of the early boxes also had a lot of quality issues with the figures and tokens.
Following this a more similar game: Project Pandora: Grim Cargo, retailing for $24.99. 20 multi-part models, 24 color floor tiles, chits, dice and rule book. Quality of the minis is same as warpath because they are warpath minis. The tiles are often described to be like the ones for DKH but made scifish. Big complaint I here on this one is only 6 missions and no bases with the models originally. Additional tile sets with rules and counters can be bought for $7.99. Many complaints about the card components have been made though.
Finally the last and most similar game they sell is Dwarf King's Hold: Green Menace, retailing for $24.99 at the moment. There used to be multiple other games in this series but this is the only one they still sell. Even when presented with links for the others on the web store the connections are dead links. This set included 28 multi-part minis (orcs/elves), 28 card components, dice, rule book etc etc. Many complaints have been found about quality of the card components and miss cut tokens. Extra tiles, counters and rules are available for $11.99 on this one.
Next up is Dreadball. This one is a weird one. You can no longer buy just the straight game you have to cobble it together in there web store. Originally you could buy the game for $49.99, now to get the same two teams, board and some other stuff in there limited edition box for $99.99 or cobble it together from the store with a few less minis for $92.96. This includes, pitch, balls, two teams and rule book. The limited edition has a bit more models and such for few dollars more but the set has still almost doubled in price.
Now for my newest project Deadzone, also retailing for $99.99. 23 multi-part models, 28 scenery tiles, chits and rules and such. I'll be honest I was interested in this for a multitude of reasons. But the only reasons I definitely ended up getting it was Mantics promotion last month (free shipping and discount) and it was a present from my wife. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have bought it new.
Mainly because of the cost+shipping. Many of the early boxes also had a lot of quality issues with the figures and tokens.
Following this a more similar game: Project Pandora: Grim Cargo, retailing for $24.99. 20 multi-part models, 24 color floor tiles, chits, dice and rule book. Quality of the minis is same as warpath because they are warpath minis. The tiles are often described to be like the ones for DKH but made scifish. Big complaint I here on this one is only 6 missions and no bases with the models originally. Additional tile sets with rules and counters can be bought for $7.99. Many complaints about the card components have been made though.
Finally the last and most similar game they sell is Dwarf King's Hold: Green Menace, retailing for $24.99 at the moment. There used to be multiple other games in this series but this is the only one they still sell. Even when presented with links for the others on the web store the connections are dead links. This set included 28 multi-part minis (orcs/elves), 28 card components, dice, rule book etc etc. Many complaints have been found about quality of the card components and miss cut tokens. Extra tiles, counters and rules are available for $11.99 on this one.
After doing all this research on what is going on just with the Mantic games it really did have me scratching my head and saying WTF? The theories of Mantic losing there way or intentionally shorting the base set in this for the purposes of add on goals started sounding more and more likely. It has also disappointed me because I have had a pretty good relationship with Mantic, so far. I want to see them succeed and I know this Kickstarter will succeed no matter what. But it does really make me wonder if they are on the path to becoming what many people will hate. What further interested me on this is how this topic keeps popping up in various places on the web. It also worries me because the cards and tokens are going to be a big part of this game and I know the token issue hasn't been worked out because mine are all cut off center in my Deadzone set. I am also confused by the fact that the two games that they sell that are the most similar in general are $75.00 cheaper than this set and this set seems to add very little, in fact I would argue it's worse since all the minis are single pieces. This to me is very damning, never mind the craziness that has happened surrounding dreadball. In the issue next week on this topic I will look at what other companies are offering that is similar to this new game.
Feel free to drop me a line or a comment. As a side note the current kickstarter is at Just under $250,000 and I haven't backed it yet.
Aruki
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Update and why I let Mantic hijak the blog for a day
So lets do the update first and then follow up with why I posted Mantics stuff yesterday and not all my own words.
So first up sorry for the lack of posts my vacation pretty much turned into lots of work, surgery and pain. I am fine now but it kind of messed up my plans for massive painting. Instead I only got a bit of painting done and some practice push molding some bits for my scratch built earth shaker cannons. Which will also be part of the focus of a post on Friday.
First up the push molded pieces and a picture of one in place.
So first up sorry for the lack of posts my vacation pretty much turned into lots of work, surgery and pain. I am fine now but it kind of messed up my plans for massive painting. Instead I only got a bit of painting done and some practice push molding some bits for my scratch built earth shaker cannons. Which will also be part of the focus of a post on Friday.
First up the push molded pieces and a picture of one in place.
They didn't come out perfect but good enough for me.
Painting wise I started working on all my stealth suits and shadow sun. The first unit just needs squad markings and a bit of touch up to be finished off.
Once again not happy with my progress but it is better than nothing. I will do full review of last month and a break down of the year so far on Monday.
Now for the question some may ask, Why did you do that Mantic post. I have a few reasons why for that one.
First is fond memories of games like these...
Along with many others I didnt post. I spent many hours in my youth playing such games with my family, friends and even people who were strangers and later became friends. For me Dungeon Saga is right along the same lines and I look forward to it.
Next up is a local issue, war gaming as I have stated in the past, is very rare here. One store in the whole country and very limited availability of classic RPG's as well. Even many popular western board games can be hard to find or expensive here. This style of game is an excellent way of softly introducing people to the broader spectrum of RPG's and war gaming.
Finally, Mantic themselves. After supporting one of there kickstarters in the past, purchasing multiple products and dealing with both the good and the bad overall I can say they deserve my support and business and maybe yours too. This is a company that has gone out of its way over the years to earn my trust and business. Also they way they have done it. Given it wasn't a personal, hey please pimp this for us email, but it also wasn't, hey say great things about us and we will give you X. Just a nice and friendly, hey if you can help us out please do and here's stuff to make your life easier, use it or don't but thank you. That attitude in itself is great to be on the receiving end of. Kai has also been great about trying to answer my questions so thanks Kai.
That's it for today, review of where Mantic is tomorrow along with a more concentrated look with whether or not I think this kickstarter is worth it and something that annoyed me/ I want to here from you guys on, on Friday. Just in case you have somehow missed it click the banner below to see the Mantic Kickstarter or here for there website. But if your on the fence do wait for my complete opinion on the current situation tomorrow.
Aruki
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
The newest mantic kickstarter
Sorry for the silence but since this crossed my desk I figured I would take the time to help pimp a project I am excited about. Bigger update and general thoughts on this project tomorrow. Without further ado here is Kai from mantic.- Aruki
Hi - it's Kai from Mantic Games here. Your blog host has kindly allowed me to come on over and say hello and tell you about our new Kickstarter. If you have any questions, please head on over to Launched Kickstarter... and ask away! I'll do what I can to answer them.
So....That was some four minutes.
Just in case you missed it, we funded in four minutes FLAT. It's a new record for Mantic Games!
We've also smashed through our first two stretch goals....
We're shattering through stretch goals right now, so we're currently aiming for $150k
We're working on creating some really great things with this, and you can help! Just pledge in.
Beneath the plains of Diffeth lies the ruined Dwarfen Hold of Dolgarth. Buried deep is the Tome of Valandor – the purest source of magical knowledge that has ever existed. It has been protected for centuries, but it has now fallen into the hands of evil…
Dungeon Saga: The Dwarf King’s Quest is the Dungeon Adventure Board Game for 2-5 players. It is now live on Kickstarter
It centres around the classic struggle between a party of heroes and the forces of darkness, represented by the Undead. One player takes on the mantle of the Necromancer and controls his evil host, whilst up to four other players can lead the mighty heroes on their adventure.
The game contains coloured plastic miniatures and full colour, modular dungeon tiles ready to use right out of the box. No assembly is required.
Whether you’re a veteran of the dungeon genre or you’re simply looking for a great game to play with the kids, Dungeon Saga has something for everyone!
Find out more here - Venture into Darkness - Dungeon Saga
Hi - it's Kai from Mantic Games here. Your blog host has kindly allowed me to come on over and say hello and tell you about our new Kickstarter. If you have any questions, please head on over to Launched Kickstarter... and ask away! I'll do what I can to answer them.
So....That was some four minutes.
Just in case you missed it, we funded in four minutes FLAT. It's a new record for Mantic Games!
We've also smashed through our first two stretch goals....
We're shattering through stretch goals right now, so we're currently aiming for $150k
We're working on creating some really great things with this, and you can help! Just pledge in.
Beneath the plains of Diffeth lies the ruined Dwarfen Hold of Dolgarth. Buried deep is the Tome of Valandor – the purest source of magical knowledge that has ever existed. It has been protected for centuries, but it has now fallen into the hands of evil…
Dungeon Saga: The Dwarf King’s Quest is the Dungeon Adventure Board Game for 2-5 players. It is now live on Kickstarter
It centres around the classic struggle between a party of heroes and the forces of darkness, represented by the Undead. One player takes on the mantle of the Necromancer and controls his evil host, whilst up to four other players can lead the mighty heroes on their adventure.
The game contains coloured plastic miniatures and full colour, modular dungeon tiles ready to use right out of the box. No assembly is required.
Whether you’re a veteran of the dungeon genre or you’re simply looking for a great game to play with the kids, Dungeon Saga has something for everyone!
Find out more here - Venture into Darkness - Dungeon Saga
Friday, May 16, 2014
Spending money and such
So first off, I slapped a bit of paint on a new gundam my son got. Not much to look at but building and painting this old kit still took up a lot of my free time this week. But he is happy since it looks more like the one on the box and I am happy since I got to do a bit of painting. No picture though because he took it as soon as it was dry and ran away to grandma's for a few days.
Now I did spend a bunch this week. I backed the asteroids kickstarter, -$23.52. I bought 10 thudguns and mole mortars off fee bay for -$20.00.
Then I decided to hell with it I am sick of trying to find these needed scout models (shadow knight cell). So I ordered 20 stands worth of these guys and some extra bases for -$56.27. They are from steel crown productions by the way. Review in the future.
Then I rounded it off by picking up a couple new paints and restocking on the blue for my epic just in case, -$11.33.
An expensive week to say the least. So that puts me at:
May: 2 points
YTD: 99.25 points
models painted:261
Models bought: 132
May:-$111.12
YTD:-$200.08
Painting table tomorrow with the progress made on the epic stuff. Don't forget people there is still time to sign up for ME36.
Aruki
Now I did spend a bunch this week. I backed the asteroids kickstarter, -$23.52. I bought 10 thudguns and mole mortars off fee bay for -$20.00.
Then I decided to hell with it I am sick of trying to find these needed scout models (shadow knight cell). So I ordered 20 stands worth of these guys and some extra bases for -$56.27. They are from steel crown productions by the way. Review in the future.
Then I rounded it off by picking up a couple new paints and restocking on the blue for my epic just in case, -$11.33.
May: 2 points
YTD: 99.25 points
models painted:261
Models bought: 132
May:-$111.12
YTD:-$200.08
Painting table tomorrow with the progress made on the epic stuff. Don't forget people there is still time to sign up for ME36.
Aruki
Sunday, May 4, 2014
April Wrap up and other news worthy stuff
Wrap up
April Points: 23.75
April spending: -$21.71
April models painted: 85
total points painted: ??
Honestly for the last one I haven't been keeping track. I will need to figure it out. Not to bad of a month but not great either. I will need to step up my game on painting. Spending was fine though.
ME36
Next bit of news, is Miniature exchange 36 is a go, sign ups are open until just before May 30th, I think . I have signed up twice this time around and cant wait to see what sorts of things show up on there. So check it out.
Kickstarter
I am currently watching two kickstarters.
The first, which no one will probably be surprised by, is the Games & Gears Ichiban Studio ProLine Brushes. the one thing I don't like about this is that they have cashed in massively and have few freebies. But even more annoying is the shipping costs, more than double the cost of ordering from there website. There excuse for why no free shipping to South Korea was there is no warehouse here. I am still thinking about it but haven't decided yet.
The second one is by T.J.H. models. I would love me some asteroids and these ones look like they could be decent. I am planing on getting Advanced Goal #1. 12 asteroids should be enough for my needs here at home.
Anyone check the stuff out if your up for it.
aruki
Anyone check the stuff out if your up for it.
aruki
Monday, September 23, 2013
Off topic day
Today is mostly off topic just due to the holiday for me last week. It meant I spent 5 days straight taking care of my two kids while everyone else was busy either working or cooking and such for the holiday. And of course both ended up getting sick. So there is no real progress to report.
What I'll be focusing on to day is a Indiegogo campaign I love and think you guys should take a look at and some stuff from last week that has me excited.
First up the campaign for Calvin and company found here. For those of you who haven't seen this hidden gem. This is a creation by DomNX based off the original Calvin and Hobbes. The main difference is Calvin has grown up, is married and has kids. I have found the series rather funny so far with many references to the original that are memorable. So if you loved Calvin and Hobbes while growing up like I did take a look at the facebook page and then check out the Indiegogo campaign.
Next up is all the announcements from spartan games. Mainly all the announcements for planetfall. This really excites me because it has been something I have long been interested in but haven't invested in do to the lack of models/support. I am glad to see this changing because it maybe possible to do FSA/planetfall integrated campaigns which I would love to do. Like I used to dream of doing with BFG/epic. Never mind the models look amazing check these out.
What I'll be focusing on to day is a Indiegogo campaign I love and think you guys should take a look at and some stuff from last week that has me excited.
First up the campaign for Calvin and company found here. For those of you who haven't seen this hidden gem. This is a creation by DomNX based off the original Calvin and Hobbes. The main difference is Calvin has grown up, is married and has kids. I have found the series rather funny so far with many references to the original that are memorable. So if you loved Calvin and Hobbes while growing up like I did take a look at the facebook page and then check out the Indiegogo campaign.
Next up is all the announcements from spartan games. Mainly all the announcements for planetfall. This really excites me because it has been something I have long been interested in but haven't invested in do to the lack of models/support. I am glad to see this changing because it maybe possible to do FSA/planetfall integrated campaigns which I would love to do. Like I used to dream of doing with BFG/epic. Never mind the models look amazing check these out.
Anyone that's all for today. Painting update later this week when I actually have the chance to paint.
Aruki
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Kickstarters that look good
Today, I thought I would point out some kickstarters I have seen that I would love to get into.
First up is Mutant chronicles warzone resurrection. I am mainly interested in this one because I really like the Brotherhood models. I am also a little interested in the Bauhaus models as well. Not even really worried about the rules I just like the models.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/513277403/mutant-chronicles-warzone-resurrection?ref=live
Next is the empire of the dead requim one. This one I admit I just like the premise of the game. Not sure on the models, it's kind of love hate with many of them.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/832150598/empire-of-the-dead-requiem-0
Finaly, is the one I am most excited about Thon. Not only do I love the models but I love the idea of the game. Love me robots.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/178087494/thon
Anyway hope this points out some games you might consider. If anyone knows any others let me know. Now I need to do more work on the painting challenge so I can actually buy some of these.
Until then,
Aruki
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