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No more DDM, what now??
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Are you interested in a miniature game where the miniatures are metal and not prepainted?
If so, there are two skirmish level games I would heavily recommend.
The most tactical and position-based game out there right now is probably Infinity. Its rules are absolutely phenomenal, and in the world of miniature games, its not that expensive (which means its still kind of expensive). Its miniatures are the absolute top of the line on the market in terms of sculpt quality and creativity. It is set in a science fiction setting. It has anime influences, but the anime influences are mixed with a cutting edge european comic book style character design. Here is a link to the gallery of their product line. Its kind of an obnoxious flash gallery, so be forewarned. Each army has its own style, so check out a couple if you visit.
Less expensive, and perhaps a little more what you're used to, is Anima Tactics. It is heavily anime influenced, but its sculptors are (like Infinity's) mostly Spanish, so while the character design is anime, the proportions and stylings are European. You only need about six figures for a viable, full size army, and that will run you about sixty bucks. Prices are much higher for metal figures than you're used to with plastics, but I can assure you that its a reasonable deal within the market. The miniatures are probably the top of the line in terms of fantasy figures produced these days. And the rules are very solidly written. There are a number of factions in Anima Tactics, and they cover the gamut of fantasy and anime archetypes: the Empire is knights with huge armor and weapons, the Church is leather armor clad inquisitors and demon hunters, Wissenschaft has a science fiction/ steampunk element, Samael is nonhuman anime, and the Azur Alliance is ninjas and gentlemen assassins. Here is a link to the gallery of their miniatures. Scroll around a little, the styles vary wildly between factions.
If so, there are two skirmish level games I would heavily recommend.
The most tactical and position-based game out there right now is probably Infinity. Its rules are absolutely phenomenal, and in the world of miniature games, its not that expensive (which means its still kind of expensive). Its miniatures are the absolute top of the line on the market in terms of sculpt quality and creativity. It is set in a science fiction setting. It has anime influences, but the anime influences are mixed with a cutting edge european comic book style character design. Here is a link to the gallery of their product line. Its kind of an obnoxious flash gallery, so be forewarned. Each army has its own style, so check out a couple if you visit.
Less expensive, and perhaps a little more what you're used to, is Anima Tactics. It is heavily anime influenced, but its sculptors are (like Infinity's) mostly Spanish, so while the character design is anime, the proportions and stylings are European. You only need about six figures for a viable, full size army, and that will run you about sixty bucks. Prices are much higher for metal figures than you're used to with plastics, but I can assure you that its a reasonable deal within the market. The miniatures are probably the top of the line in terms of fantasy figures produced these days. And the rules are very solidly written. There are a number of factions in Anima Tactics, and they cover the gamut of fantasy and anime archetypes: the Empire is knights with huge armor and weapons, the Church is leather armor clad inquisitors and demon hunters, Wissenschaft has a science fiction/ steampunk element, Samael is nonhuman anime, and the Azur Alliance is ninjas and gentlemen assassins. Here is a link to the gallery of their miniatures. Scroll around a little, the styles vary wildly between factions.
Punnuendo
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Tenniel
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You could try HeroScape. I played DDM, it was fun for a while... but IMHO was a bit too CCGlike in exception based complexity. I find HeroScape to be much more stremlined. Also the lego-like terrain rocks.
You could use a lot of DDM figures as heroscape figures, though large and huge figures would need re-basing. There is a "make your own heroscape stat card" website that features many DDM figures (although check my Iron Chef Chinese card on that site).
I like the look of that Infinity game!
If you liked DDM/Chainmail, you might also enjoy Confrontation. Its similar enough that at one point I considered translating some of its units into Chainmail/DDM.
If you liked DDM/Chainmail, you might also enjoy Confrontation. Its similar enough that at one point I considered translating some of its units into Chainmail/DDM.
megamania
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Anyone else try this game? How big are the figures? Easy rules?
Kwalish Kid
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The Star Wars miniature game may be continuing. It's very similar to DDM.
Tinner
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We have a group of die-hard Warmachine/Hordes players, but Monsterpocalypse has completely taken over the gaming table. Giant Godzilla style monsters mixing it up with giant robots - man, what's not to like???
I expected this game to be a "beer & pretzels" rules lite game. And while the rules are in no way complicated, there is a surprising level of strategy involved in both building your force, and controlling the map.
I've played a LOT of minis games, everything from Rogue Trader to Clix, and this is the only game I've ever got that visceral, cinematic feeling in the pit of my stomach when I play. Of course, I watched a LOT of monster movies as a kid, so it's easy to imagine the action in my head when Zor-Raiden Smashes Terra Khan through a row of Apartments and into an Oil Refinery.
Great game. Cool looking models. Can't reccomend this highly enough!
I expected this game to be a "beer & pretzels" rules lite game. And while the rules are in no way complicated, there is a surprising level of strategy involved in both building your force, and controlling the map.
I've played a LOT of minis games, everything from Rogue Trader to Clix, and this is the only game I've ever got that visceral, cinematic feeling in the pit of my stomach when I play. Of course, I watched a LOT of monster movies as a kid, so it's easy to imagine the action in my head when Zor-Raiden Smashes Terra Khan through a row of Apartments and into an Oil Refinery.
Great game. Cool looking models. Can't reccomend this highly enough!
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