Going Native: Warpath

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2139148164/going-native-warpath

Paymaster Games first game, Going Native: Warpath is set for release in the summer of 2013 and we are currently raising funds and selling preorders on Kickstarter. Going Native: Warpath focuses on the native cultures of the Americas and the Pacific and their mythology. We are taking a completely new approach to natives then other games; our game is set in a time before the Europeans arrived in America or the Pacific. Instead of large armies with several models that most historical games require that you make to, Going Native: Warpath takes different approach. Instead of large armies, GN:W forces are smaller and faster groups that resemble realistic War Parties that were formed when it was time to go to war.

We also approached Native American myths and legends as well. Unlike the myths of Europe and Asia, the legendary creatures of the Americas are largely unknown to the average gamer or hobbyist. One of the goals of Going Native: Warpath was to bring these amazing and bizarre creatures to the table top for the first time. Your armies, referred to as War Parties in this game, would not only be able to field the better known American creatures like Feathered Serpents, Sasquatch, or the Thunderbird, but they would also get the opportunity to use fiery Cherufe, the powerful Piasa, or the seductive Deer Woman as well.

The Cover to the Going Native: Warpath Core Rule Book

An Officer for the Aztec Triple Alliance War Party.

The Ahklut, a Orca/wolf Hybrid from Inuit Myths

 

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Hello Guys,

We have 3 kits that are now just models. They are -

$50 Warrior - One Starter Kits and One Monster Hunter
$110 Shaman Just Models - One Spirit Beast, Two Starter Kits, Two Monster Hunters
$185 Wise Old Fox Just Models - Two Spirit Beasts, Four Starter Kits, Four monster hunters

How does this sound?

 

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A mystery spirit beast has been spotted in the dark waters in the lakes of north and south america.

This is a special Spirit Beast will be made available to all levels Warrior and above as a Spirit Beast add on upon reaching $7000. If we reach the $9000 goal by Tuesday 10/30, every one that has the Wise Old Fox level kit or above will recieve one of these Mystery Spirit Beast for no additional cost.

What do you think it is?

 

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The Lake Monster found in the lakes of the americans are know by meny names, Ogopogo, Memphre, Nahuelito, Champ, Ouampenanagoag, just to name a few. But all of these bease share similar traits like a long neck, and is very long. Some cryptozoological ideas have the american lake monster being a plesiosaur or ancient whale. Give the climate these monsters are found, others believe that they are much more likely related to a Sturgeon.

This is a special Spirit Beast will be made available to all levels Warrior and above as a Spirit Beast add on upon reaching $7000. If we reach the $9000 goal by Tuesday 10/30, every one that has the Wise Old Fox level kit or above will recieve one American Lake Monster for no additional cost.

 

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2139148164/going-native-warpath/posts/341162
Here is a video (kind of) that breaks down the War Party (Army) Selection of Going Native: Warpath.
I this helps you guys who want more infomation about the game. I will try to get more videos up soon.
Please let me know what you think.

 

[Dioltach]

I just want to say that this looks very cool. Sadly, I don't play miniatures games, otherwise I'd be very interested.

 

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2139148164/going-native-warpath/posts/341497


This Video is a break down of how each war party is theamed and how it should play. I also give alot of insite into how i built these lists.


I hope that you guys like it. Please let me know what you think.


Thanks

 

[Tonguez]

I'm Polynesian (although not Hawaiian) and I'm very interested in seeing what you have here.

I'd be interested to know what rl contact you have had with any of the cultures featured and also what research you did on them

Also I see mention of an Australian set so would also be interested in just how far you intend spread out beyond the "American" cultures, are there other Polynesian sets? and what of Island SE Asia etc.

Also is there any kind of objectives system built in?

 

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I'm Polynesian (although not Hawaiian) and I'm very interested in seeing what you have here.

I'd be interested to know what rl contact you have had with any of the cultures featured and also what research you did on them

To tell the truth i have had very little contact with native peoples, other then growing up on a reservation in Washington State. During the process of researching this project, I was mostly focused on the military structure of these cultures and the weapons, tactics and armor used. I have read allot of books and essays, I have looked at what other historical games have done (which was hard to tell the truth), I have spoken to Reservations and archeaologists, and loads of other research.

Also I see mention of an Australian set so would also be interested in just how far you intend spread out beyond the "American" cultures, are there other Polynesian sets? and what of Island SE Asia etc.

The current plan for the pacific is Hawaiian Koa, Maori Taua, Tongan Empire (includes Somoa and Fiji), Polynesian (Rapa Nui, Marquesan, Tahiti), Melanesian, Micronesia (Kiribati mostly) and Australian Aborigines.

Also is there any kind of objectives system built in?

I am not sure what you are asking here. What do you mean?

 

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The current plan for the pacific is Hawaiian Koa, Maori Taua, Tongan Empire (includes Somoa and Fiji), Polynesian (Rapa Nui, Marquesan, Tahiti), Melanesian, Micronesia (Kiribati mostly) and Australian Aborigines.

This is cool. I like the spread you have here and would be very keen to see what develops. I'm primarily Maori and also have Cook Island ancestors, I also have a anthropology degree specialising in Polynesian myth and so am excited but these plans and just what you might have in mind.

I am not sure what you are asking here. What do you mean?

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I suppose that question was looking more towards game play, especially at the skirmish level.
Is the game one-off or campaign based? If it is campaign based then how do character builds work? Also are there any non-combat elements to game play - like say a capture the flag or find the hidden spirit beast type scenarios?