tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post6019227660076109466..comments2024-03-27T07:28:18.776+00:00Comments on Frontline Gamer: Review: Dark Age Outcasts Starter BoxFrontline Gamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-47674087758292115142013-09-04T09:32:05.503+01:002013-09-04T09:32:05.503+01:00I add this game to my xbox live gold prijs. Great ...I add this game to my <a href="http://www.gamecardmarkt.nl/category/xbox" rel="nofollow">xbox live gold prijs</a>. Great title, i am plaing alwaysWszystka alkoholowa Poznań - Esperal Poznańhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346941994538683526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-41561327513214982892012-11-11T00:49:25.394+00:002012-11-11T00:49:25.394+00:00I haven't played the game, but I did look at s...I haven't played the game, but I did look at some Beta rules a while back and also the draft rules prior to their Indiegogo campaign. They looked OK but I was bit unsure how they'd play out. I never got round to playing a game though. As to the miniatures, the ones I saw at Salute 2012 were simply put... gorgeous!!!Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-77717173623317220492012-11-11T00:47:50.710+00:002012-11-11T00:47:50.710+00:00OZ that's really good news to hear that CMoN a...OZ that's really good news to hear that CMoN are going back through the range and updating it. But I guess they have got a good many products on the go right now with their partners. :P<br /><br />Thanks for those links but I couldn't find anything on the Portal Wargaming site about selling Dark Age and Troll Trader only sell s the bases to the best of my knowledge.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-18855621894187828832012-11-11T00:43:57.612+00:002012-11-11T00:43:57.612+00:00Mate, I'm not going to pretend that I'm an...Mate, I'm not going to pretend that I'm anything other than a shallow visual whore myself... I mean come on, you've read my Blog. If it's pretty and shiny I wants it. <br /><br />I have to say the Core range of miniatures I've seen are pretty and shiny. Very shiny. Plus on the whole the Outcasts look lovely too. I'm lucky so many readers of my Blog asked me to take a look at the game, it's actually really good fun to play.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-38448307385332850402012-11-10T22:58:15.709+00:002012-11-10T22:58:15.709+00:00Ooh one last question , how do these compare with ...Ooh one last question , how do these compare with Eden which of understand it's a similar theme but newer company ?<br /><br />Minitrolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922412141162967651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-6570781812103114402012-11-10T22:47:38.011+00:002012-11-10T22:47:38.011+00:00Thanks Oz. That may make a difference.Thanks Oz. That may make a difference.Minitrolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922412141162967651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-667072509591525212012-11-10T21:35:02.183+00:002012-11-10T21:35:02.183+00:00Hopefully I can help out here a little. I do know...Hopefully I can help out here a little. I do know that a number of the older models are going to be re-sculpted, however I do not have a time table and I do know that the number of projects coming from CMON right now are keeping the sculpters busy, but hopefully sooner then later.<br /><br />I do also know that another option for UK Dark Age stockist is being worked on right now. One of them being Troll Trader http://www.trolltrader.co.uk/ and another being Portal gaming club http://www.portal-wargaming.co.uk/<br /><br />Hope that helps!Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682893158347210016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-19030374495560833242012-11-10T10:30:14.309+00:002012-11-10T10:30:14.309+00:00Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it.Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it.Aeria_Glorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809554922625492683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-27431085879570581932012-11-10T01:03:21.579+00:002012-11-10T01:03:21.579+00:00Yeah you know how shallow a gamer I am if it looks...Yeah you know how shallow a gamer I am if it looks pretty and/or covered in skulls...<br /><br />BTW you should drop a line on my mini contest it's not as grand as yours but the number of entries you'd have a good chance!<br /><br />http://strangenewsfromunderthere.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-celebratory-post-and-idea.htmlMinitrolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922412141162967651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-10743803178468577862012-11-10T00:59:49.904+00:002012-11-10T00:59:49.904+00:00The game is actually really, really good. It's...The game is actually really, really good. It's quick it's brutal, it's fun to play and actually has a real tactical depth to it. But yes, you are right it is sort of let down by certain miniatures in its range, which is a real shame. The Core stuff is utterly brilliant though as are the Skaard Juggernauts. Having seen them up close and personal I can personally vouch for how awesome they are. Perhaps going back through the range and replacing the outdated and weak miniatures in the range with better sculpts would be the wisest course of action.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-25274083174492392702012-11-10T00:56:53.148+00:002012-11-10T00:56:53.148+00:00Fair play. I actually really like most of my Outca...Fair play. I actually really like most of my Outcast mini's, and the rest of the range outside the starter set is actually quite good. I love Mongo, he's one of the best miniatures I've brought in a while, and as you know I've got a lot of cool miniatures.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-51184032233058879362012-11-10T00:54:15.833+00:002012-11-10T00:54:15.833+00:00Honestly I don't know. What I do know though i...Honestly I don't know. What I do know though is that if you are using Gale Force 9's think and gloopy superglue then you'd better use their accelerator. The Army Painter one does work BUT it takes way longer to work which, sort of defeat the purpose. I also found it melted my Freebooter's Fate miniature bases a bit. Caused some surface burning. Works a treat with their own formula glue though. TBH I don't use them that much Minitrol. I only use them on joins that I can't pin. I'm a stickler for a good pin. If it can be pinned it should be pinned.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-8532204050475478972012-11-09T20:21:35.914+00:002012-11-09T20:21:35.914+00:00I should have specified, but meant the cost per mi...I should have specified, but meant the cost per mini - £30 RRP for six minis vs £45 RRP for eight. So while it is more (by 60p), one is much bigger and Dark Age comes with cards. <br /><br />Still, I wouldn't buy into Dark Age t that price. Phyllionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451215894349113521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-69022837071224317432012-11-09T19:51:14.789+00:002012-11-09T19:51:14.789+00:00I kinda like the game downloaded the rules they of...I kinda like the game downloaded the rules they offered and it's got a good vibe - you can tell the system has history though a bit clunky in places.<br /><br />But the figures are not really my cup of tea - although the Core like a lot of people does have me interested. Maybe the next 12 months they should focus on updating starter sets to be a bit more competitive with other ranges available?Minitrolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922412141162967651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-75021247766375902272012-11-09T19:48:45.007+00:002012-11-09T19:48:45.007+00:00Question about accelerators: do they weaken the bo...Question about accelerators: do they weaken the bond at all? In the past people told me that just spraying water was an accelerator and it was but the bond was more brittle and not able to withstand a drop.Minitrolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922412141162967651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-71546769480481500992012-11-08T23:12:15.762+00:002012-11-08T23:12:15.762+00:00I believe Maelstrom have gone to the way of the do...I believe Maelstrom have gone to the way of the dodo. I've heard more but given that no one has the balls to go on record with me I can't really open myself up to litigation by potentially running my mouth off. If I had Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation behind me I might be a bit more blase about it... as I don't I can't really open my trap.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-76498201099974694962012-11-08T23:08:30.455+00:002012-11-08T23:08:30.455+00:00Yeah I know only too well how small the contact po...Yeah I know only too well how small the contact points are. May I humbly suggest this:<br /><br />http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/army-painter/glues/army-painter-magic-super-glue-activator/prod_11305.html<br /><br />Or this:<br /><br />http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/gale-force-9/glues/gf9-rapid-cure-hobby-glue-accelerator/prod_4739.html<br /><br />Super glue accelerator is a Godsend and more people should use it.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-16514397876891786502012-11-08T21:29:21.189+00:002012-11-08T21:29:21.189+00:00It might be worth asking Wayland if they're go...It might be worth asking Wayland if they're going to be picking up the line now that it's running again. I'm pretty sure Beasts of War have done a few videos on the game, so it would be a sensible choice.<br /><br />As for Maelstrom, have you heard anything about what is happening? A mate pre-ordered X-Wing through them. They took the money, then ceased all communications. His bank is trying to get the money back, but it's not looking good.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348087456953598565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-91206120163944122972012-11-08T19:10:08.937+00:002012-11-08T19:10:08.937+00:00I don't really have a problem with multi-part ...I don't really have a problem with multi-part kits either, but this one gave me trouble. Like I said, I still have a lot to learn.<br /><br />If you have 4 pieces: the main body, a gun and 2 arms. Unlike Infinity and Freebooter miniatures they did't automagically fit together, so I couldn't just glue the gun to the wrists and after that the arms to the shoulders. Do you have any tips on how I should tackle this?Aeria_Glorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809554922625492683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-20952778971842381222012-11-08T18:47:57.194+00:002012-11-08T18:47:57.194+00:00Not really, Infinity starter sets can be picked up...Not really, Infinity starter sets can be picked up for £27 or slightly less in most places. So it's more than Infinity prices. However, there is no question they aren't, for me personally up to the standards of the Infinity miniatures.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-72744761792006754702012-11-08T18:41:52.722+00:002012-11-08T18:41:52.722+00:00£45 for a starter set? Ouch that's Infinity pr...£45 for a starter set? Ouch that's Infinity prices, and with that review I'm not convinced the product quality is up there with Infinity. Phyllionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451215894349113521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-49678578536465444252012-11-08T18:22:27.885+00:002012-11-08T18:22:27.885+00:00I really have no problem with multi-part kits, I r...I really have no problem with multi-part kits, I really don't. But some of the components on these were overly fiddly at one extreme. Then at the other end of the extreme are the single cast pieces that just aren't up to what other companies are offering.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-7052331622067768462012-11-08T18:20:55.272+00:002012-11-08T18:20:55.272+00:00Here is what the Outcasts might look like once the...Here is what the Outcasts might look like once they're all painted:<br /><br />http://ten4miniatures.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/showcase-dark-age-outcasts/<br /><br />I was pretty happy with the starter set. The models have a cool post-apoc theme going, and I didn't have any trouble with flash or lines. In-game, the contents of the box are not very high in damage output, so you have to learn how to use their special abilities quickly. I think the Outcasts are one of those factions where you need to focus on the scenario a lot more than on killing the enemy models.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-52317055356704429092012-11-08T17:57:24.775+00:002012-11-08T17:57:24.775+00:00The more fidly a component, the less likely it is ...The more fidly a component, the less likely it is to to adhere to the model and the more likely it is to stick to your finger. It's a law of nature I think.<br /><br />I own a Forsaken Saint Luke force and the difference between the older generic Forsaken and the newer Saint Luke force models are huge.<br /><br />Probably as a result of 1 piece sculpts vs sculpts where you need to allign 3 component against the main body at the same time. There was alot of swearing involved.. But that might be my inexperience showing.Aeria_Glorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809554922625492683noreply@blogger.com