Victorian Thug's and another Big Thank you

Finished off my Victorian Thugs this week they will mainly be used for a Criminal gang if rules get reached in the kickstarter. But of course Empire of the dead is so versatile I can use Gentlemen faction rules and re-skin it for criminals. Also the close combat equipped members can add numbers to the Lycaon faction as Wolfskin's. Not the greatest of sculpts but they'll fill out the ranks nicely.

The set is from Wargames Foundry's Victoriana Range Armed N'ver Do Wells pack, I haven't finished the fifth member of the pack yet who is a pistol armed lady as I haven't thought of a use for her at present.

Edit At Scott's request add a comparison picture with some Empire of the Dead Lycaon Wolfskin's

Just realised I haven't painted the neckerchief or whatever its called on the knuckle duster guy.

I've also got another big Thank you!

This Time to Fenris Games.

Every so often on Facebook he gives away miscast bases and such and on Monday I managed to get first dibs on some lovely 30mm DS Innsmouth Cobblestone bases.

They came yesterday and they are lovely just needs sanding down a little. They will be perfect for Empre of the Dead as well and I shall be using some on my Vampires.

I shall certainly be ordering some more products from Fenris Games as no doubt the time saved sculpting will help me when I get my stuff from the EotD Requiem Kickstarter

 

Facebook Link.

Fenris Games Site. 

30'000 hits a big Thank You and Requiem News

Well Well reached the 30'000 hits mark this week huzzah! I'd like to say a big thanks for visiting and commenting folks its what keeps me fired to get things done in this hobby and continue with the blog.

I'd also like to say a Big Huge Massive Thank you to Darkoath. Seeing my blog post about the now OOP Griffin Miniatures Zombie Survivors he very kindly contacted me and has sent me the fireman for free Brilliant!!

Courtesy of Vampifan the great Zombie Master and his marvellous job on the set!

Darkoath also has a neat blog so go check it out!

Darkoath's Awesome Blog

Empire of the Dead Requiem Kickstarter news.

Some awesome updates have been put upto day a painted version of the Steam Exo Skeleton.

The background to the Exo Skeleton

An original design from Prof Jerusalem, this magnificent machine was originally made as a heavy lifting workhorse. Quickly taken up by the military and other organisations, it is now in common use.

Also some more concept art has been added for the Clickers faction!!

The Clickers Background 

 

The Clickers are a New Faction for EotD, they are a race of automata that have realised a collective or hive intelligence through their exposure to Infernium. Becoming semi-sentient they have discovered the ability to self replicate and adapt their selves to various tasks. This guy is the Spider, his job is to capture humans and carry them off to the Jerusalem Iron Works for dissection.

With the discovery of Infernium, it became possible to create all manner of mechanical wonders. A tiny crystal fleck would power a mighty mechanical engine for what seemed like all eternity. Machine servants became commonplace, most famously the marvellous Mechanical Man Servant engineered by the Jerusalem Iron Works established by the reclusive Professor Jerusalem.

What went wrong we don’t yet know? The great gates of Jerusalem are chained shut. The Professor has not been seen publicly for three years and yet, the mighty chimney stacks of hells own foundry still belch forth dark satanic clouds.

To Join in the Kickstarter click here.

March Update

Not been getting a lot finished off to show lately work is being done on my Brotherhood for Empire of the Dead as well as some generic reinforcements for the factions. Using some Foundry Armed N'ver Do wells I plan to use them to add numbers to any of the various factions. These are all nearly basecaoted and shading needs to be started once I've tidied up a few bits.

I've started to clean and prepare the Vampire boxed set a couple of cheap metal wolves though 25mm they are little bit smaller than the current ones i have but they are nice figures and only cost me a few quid of ebay. The next Jackanape has been built (choice of hat added) and the base done on the Circ Du Noir Man Ape.

Beside that I've done a fair bit of reading and watching TV series

Ripper Street has really caught my interest. At first I thought it was going to be all about the Ripper Murder's which was not really my cup of tea but after reading about it on the Lead Adventure forum I though i'd give the first episode a watch and was hooked instantly. Its really good it touches on a lot of different topics, child gangs and the Fagins that run them,  Disgruntled retired soldiers, Anarchists, Engineering discovery's. A little bit about the ripper murders new advances in technology (at the time of course).  Only eight episodes I soon burned through them on I Player and am looking forward to a second series (rumours of the set being booked for a few months Clancy Barracks in Dublin).

The main characters all have interesting backgrounds Sergeant Drake (played by Jerome Flynn) has to be my favourite character of the main trio.

BBC Website on the Show

IMDB Ripper Street

Books wise I've been going through some classic tale, Bram Stokers Dracula, A Princess of Mars and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes all books I really can't believe I've not read them earlier they are marvellous go read them. The other bonus of these classic books they are free if you have a kindle or use Amazon's reader.

Requiem Kick Starter Update !

The Requiem Kickstarter is doing really good and is steadily climbing and is nearly at the 60'000 mark huzzah. The next stretch goal is Deathlock Bones and the Bad Doctor. Which is looking to be hit tomorrow fingers crossed!

Empire of the Dead Requiem Kickstarter news!!!

Some artwork for a new Faction for Empire of the Dead has been released today on facebook. If the Requiem Kickstarter reaches the 67K mark the mini's and rules will be made. Nearly at the 55K mark they are about to hit the next stretch goal which will mean everyone will get an Iron Head Ned miniature.

Also you can now add point tos your ledge meaning you can pick some of the Requiem miniatures by adding on £30 for 10 Requiem Points (10 human size miniatures).

 

Concept Artwork for Hell Division

NEW FACTION PREVIEW!!!!!!!

Added to today is some concept and background information for a new faction. These will have rules added to the PDF and miniatures if they reach the 67'000 mark. Lets hope they do because I like what I see so far

 

Kickstarter Preview.

The Clickers.

The Clickers are a New Faction for EotD, they are a race of automata that have realised a collective or hive intelligence through their exposure to Infernium. Becoming semi-sentient they have discovered the ability to self replicate and adapt their selves to various tasks. This guy is the Spider, his job is to capture humans and carry them off to the Jerusalem Iron Works for dissection.

With the discovery of Infernium, it became possible to create all manner of mechanical wonders. A tiny crystal fleck would power a mighty mechanical engine for what seemed like all eternity. Machine servants became commonplace, most famously the marvellous Mechanical Man Servant engineered by the Jerusalem Iron Works established by the reclusive Professor Jerusalem.

What went wrong we don’t yet know? The great gates of Jerusalem are chained shut. The Professor has not been seen publicly for three years and yet, the mighty chimney stacks of hells own foundry still belch forth dark satanic clouds.

Empire of the Dead Requiem Kickstarter.

As you can tell I love Empire of the Dead, its background and factions are great and offer a great deal of differing backgrounds for gaming whether its smoggy London streets, Countryside villages, Castles, Sewers and even the underground of Paris's infamous catacomb's.

I've already made my pledge into the Requiem kickstarter and plan to expand if funds allow by the time it finish's

The Stretch goals have now been expanded as they were fast approaching the £60'000 Stretch Goal. Its possible with the new goals to get upto 14 awesome figures for FREE if they reach the 90'000. You can get some great deals all less than what the RRP will be when released in the shops.

More info here.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/832150598/empire-of-the-dead-requiem-0

Some WIP shots of the vehicles being made so far.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/832150598/empire-of-the-dead-requiem-0/posts/414827

Here the new Road Map. Below that are some of the finished figures and those planned to be finished.

Theres some figures shown here in this sculpting video as well.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/832150598/empire-of-the-dead-requiem-0/posts/414748

If your interested or maybe even thinking about getting this game now might be the best time for it!

 

Empire of the Dead Fracas 2 Part 2 Turns 4-7

First part of the battle can be found here.

Quick recap both sides have cautiously advanced towards each other. The Lycaon;s are preparing to charge  and the Gentlemen's fire power has failed to cause much damage on the fast approaching beasts!

Turn 4 Lycaon's Win Initiative.

A wolf attempts to charge the member behind the log pile but as it moves around the corner the Member snaps a shot off with his pistol bringing it 'down'.

The Bull Terrier advances towards the arch.

The Pack Master Charges the Member on the outbuilding with pistol. Winning easily and taking him out.

Another Wolf charges the member behind the logs but is lain low by the skilled gent is taken out.
The Beastlord charges the Vice President the Vice president striking some blows but failing to penetrate the beasts hide.

Tthe Wolfskin with throwing knive's charges another member throwing a blade at him  but misses as he close's in. Clashing blades the member overpowers the Wolfskin but fails to cause any wounds and they remain locked in combat.

The Wolfskin with Claws charges the member by the cart ripping him apart with his claws taking him out.

The Wolfskin Crossbowmen trades shots with the riflemen but both miss.

The Wolfskin bowmen looses an arrow at the President but misses.

Turn 5 Lycaon's Win Initiative.

Maintenance Phase.
The wolf shot 'down' recovers and becomes Discombobulated making a move into cover. (the rule works here).

The Pack Master charges the riflemen inflicting two wounds causing him to be Discombobulated.

The Wolfskin with knife charges the member behind the logs who shows his superior skill with the sword and the Wolfskin is 'down'.

The Wolf advance through the arch and charges into the gent inflicting two wounds and causing him to be Discombobulated.

The Wolfskin with wolf claws charges the President the combat is tied but the Presidents superior swordsmanship win thorough. Sadly failing to cause any wounds.

Arrows, bolts and bullets are traded but either miss or fail to wound .

The Combat between the Beastlord and the Vice President end with him being ripped apart and taken out.

The combat with the throwing knife armed Wolfskin results in him being taken 'Down'.

Turn 6 Gentlemen Win Initiative.

Maintenance Phase .
Wolfskin with Knife remains down.

Wolfskin with Throwing Knives becomes Discombobulated and crawls away.

Riflemen recovers and remains in combat with the Pack Master.

Wolf recovers from being Discombobulated.

Member on left charges Wolfskin with Throwing Knives unable to defend himself properly he is taken 'Down'

Member behind log pile charges the Beastlord. inflicts two wounds and cause the Beast to become Discombobulated.

The Riflemen eventually scores a damaging hit and takes out the Wolfskin with bow.

The Wolfskin Crossbowmen hits the riflemen but fails to wound him.

The Wolf that recovered charges into the combat with the Beast lord and member  that was behind the logs and takes him out.

The President beats the Claw armed Wolfskin causing him to become Discombobulated.

The Pack Master beats the riflemen with ease taking him 'down'.

Turn 7 Lycaon's win Initiative.

Maintenance Phase.

Reduced to 50% of there starting number with another member down the Gentlemen concede the game to the Lycaon's

Lycaon's Win!!

Wow what a game it really turned around on turn 3 the gentlemen's fluffed wound rolls from shooting. Resulting in far to many Lycaon's getting into combat where there superior abilities began to tell after a couple of turns of combat. I think if it of continued they certainly would of broke the Gentlemen in the next turn

The Gentlemen removed from play including the Vice President.

The only two Lycaons Removed.

This guy (Watson miniature but used as a normal member) was suitably heroic and deserving of man of the match. Taking a wolf out with a snap shot and laying about with his sword taking a Wolfskin 'down' and beating the Beastlord in combat causing him to  be Discombobulated. Only to be then taken out by another wolf.