Warmachine: Tactics Kickstarter!
Jul 10, 2013 19:35:08 GMT -5
Post by sionnach19 on Jul 10, 2013 19:35:08 GMT -5
Privateer Press released this today. It's for a small-scale computer strategy game (like XCOM or Final Fantasy Tactics, to my understanding) for Mac and PC; set in the Warmachine universe. The game play looks interesting, with similarities and differences to the tabletop game. There is also online multiplayer (including play-by-email variants!), which is exciting -- I think Privateer Press has a good understanding of how to balance a competitive gaming system, and more importantly a real desire to do it in the first place.
As of now it's only Warmachine, but the head honcho guy has stated that if the Warmachine version is a success Hordes will be hot on its heels. Another notable aspect of the Kickstarter is the limited edition "novice" warcasters who you can pledge for -- one for each of the main factions, including a new full-blown warcaster with a Cygnar version and a Cryxian zombie version. You can check out the rules for them here: files.privateerpress.com/nq/nqplus/NQ_Kickstarter_Special_Edition.pdf
Figured I would pass this on for others. I think it's cool, even if you're not into the table top game I think the computer game will be pretty sweet (and gives you a way to see if you like the "vibe" of the game/universe without buying a million models). And if you are into the tabletop game, I love the idea of the mini apprentice warcasters -- the Khador guy is awesome, he has a special rule called "Sucker!" that has him use some poor unsuspecting grunt as a meat shield if someone tries to shoot at him... if that's not Russian, then I don't know what is! I plan on pledging $40 to get the game and the LE model, since I would wind up buying them both at their release anyways.