Gnolaum
Sergeant
855 Posts
    
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| Response format:
Vote: [letter]
Comments: on prize support, rules, etc.
A) I'm all over it.
B) I'll try it and see how it plays.
C) I'll wait for others to try it, and decide whether or not to try it based on the number of people playing it.
D) Only if I'm dragged kicking and screaming.
E) DDM is all there is, what is this blasphemy? | | | |
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doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:22 PM |
| | B | |
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Gnolaum
Sergeant
855 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:24 PM |
| Vote: B+
Comments:
I've read over the rules, and am surprised by how clean they seem. DDM doesn't seem that clean even now. I think the reason for this is that DDM is based off a completely different game, and attempts to be loyal to it.
I like that you can have some variety to your warband, probably have a core of 8-12 minis, and then variable tech of 4-8 minis to bring in against specific warband types. I don't really see how that can possible be worked into DDM.
I don't like the rule that when there is a tie for initiative that the winner is however has won the most initiatives previously. Too much to keep track off. Buts that is about it for messy rules at this point.
I really wish they could have worked a D20 in there. | | | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:25 PM |
| E
(willl buy singles if they fit my RPG needs of 40mm Larges tho and affordable too) [)] | |
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alepulp
Underboss
1540 Posts
Manchester, England
| | 03/14/2006 4:29 PM |
| | C) - not an early adopter. | |
One of these days WoTC will update their tournament page when I'm in the top 5... they never seem to do when I'm in that bracket :(
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orcdoubleax
Sergeant
694 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:29 PM |
| E
Just no real interest.
It is a tournemnt game. It is clean with very little ambiguity. Good players will almost always beat lucky players. It will player quicker which makes it easier to organize. All good if competitive play is what your after.
Not my kind of game at all. | |
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guacamole
Sneak
134 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:30 PM |
| I'm half-way between A and B. I'll still collect DDM, because they are still useful for DDM, Mordheim, and DnD. Some of the DB stuff might be useful for Mordheim and DnD too. We'll see. Actually, with the larger scale, some of the DB stuff might be useful for Inquisitor. Also, I hope this cools off the secondary market somewhat. I'd actually like to get some of the older pieces without losing an arm and a leg.
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Ghendar
Warlord
13099 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 03/14/2006 4:32 PM |
| Right now, definitely E
After it comes out and I start hearing about how it plays and what the figs look like? Who knows, possibly B | |
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Count Dooku
Commander
4637 Posts
New York
| | 03/14/2006 4:32 PM |
| E
Im an RPGer. Im not interested in skirmish which is what this game sort of it.
Making the minis a different scale with stats on the base also makes them no good for D&D. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 03/14/2006 4:33 PM |
| E
Or F really, it's probably fine for others but it holds no interest for me. I won't be playing it but I don't have a hate on for it either. | | | |
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XenoZephyr
Underboss
1083 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:36 PM |
| D.
And hoping it doesn't affect DDM support. | |
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Vash
Underboss
1995 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:41 PM |
| I may buy a Starter just to see what it's like, and thats pretty much it, unless a single or two catches my eye.
Don't know if it's been said but I'm afraid that after awhile all this game will be is a reason for WoTC to put creatures like WTF into a miniatures game without the D&D community gong ballistic on them.
So...I suppose I'm E? | |
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Tasmanian_tiger
Warrior
300 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:42 PM |
| E
Also an rpg'er.. I have no interest in skirmishing.. plus DDM attracts me more because D&D is my main rp-ing system right now. | |
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maijstral
Underboss
2105 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:47 PM |
| Right now E
but I will buy some of the cooler looking minis if I can get them cheap and if they are RPG usefull.
I might give it a try if a friend buys it and want to try it out but I won't be getting it. | | | |
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TheBlackFlail
Sneak
57 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:50 PM |
| E
I don't care if this new lobstrosity is the bee's knees, I'm in this because it's D&D. | |
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 03/14/2006 4:54 PM |
| E
I only have the resources for one game. | |
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jgsugden
Commander
4320 Posts
Walnut Creek, CA
| | 03/14/2006 4:56 PM |
| | C-: I expect I'll pick up a few singles for RPG, but I don't expect to play formally unless the game is so well designed that I can't resist. | |
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Cthulhufnord
Warlord
11113 Posts
Umass Amherst Baby!
| | 03/14/2006 4:56 PM |
| B
I'm not realy all that interested in learning or playing this new game. I'll just be on the lookout for some large Cthonic Critters. I'm more likely to get into Horrorclix which is a comparable scale to DDM and most minatures. | |
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Mindtrick
Warrior
234 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:57 PM |
| B
I will most likely play this game along side of DDM since the rules and gameplay mechanics are somewhat different. It seems to be kind of like taking DDM and making it even more chess like with a splash of MtG mechanics and an aftertaste of Hecatomb. | |
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Warlord
5692 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 4:57 PM |
| E most likely
If I turn C, then I would have to get rid of my E. Don't want to pay too much for toys. | |
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:00 PM |
| F - It gets a failing grade from me. I guess B really. If I have friends who play it and they talk me into playing it with their stuff I'll try it out. I don't see myself shoveling any money into it. I only have so much money to put out there. Honestly I can see the DDM minis guy at my FLGS getting me to try it out but not at any cost. Just like I wouldn't pay to play a game of MTG anymore either.
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:01 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Count Dooku
E
Im an RPGer. Im not interested in skirmish which is what this game sort of it.
Making the minis a different scale with stats on the base also makes them no good for D&D.
Weren't they 40mm scale, those are DDM Larges. Some x-acto here and there, new base, voilá! something that could be useful for RPG. Hopefully they are so different that there is no need, but the large werewolf looking dude and the gibbering mouther looking thing could be useful. | |
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True_Blue
Underboss
2386 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:06 PM |
| C
Honestly I think it will end up being like Mageknight for me, and too much trouble for use in RPG. I'm sure others will try them out for rpg, but I'll probably pass in that respect. If it catches on, I'll try it out and see. | |
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ChristopherGroves
Warlord
6093 Posts
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1687 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:09 PM |
| E
For all the reasons posted above. | |
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Mobius
Sneak
85 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:10 PM |
| | C | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:12 PM |
| B.
I always give everything a chance, but it will take a stick of dynamite - or an Alien vs. Predator Miniature Game - to shift me from DDM. | |
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DaemonKain
Warrior
312 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:32 PM |
| B
I'm depressed because I am into DDM for the skirmish (which isn't that large of a community, comparitively), and I think this is likely to kill that aspect of the game. Oh well. I've got enough RPG figs already, this just means I can save my money. | |
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Fenris
Sergeant
974 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:32 PM |
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B
I read the rules, they feel good. I like games, and this one looks fun. | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 03/14/2006 5:40 PM |
| E
I like DDM as a skirmish game. I like DDM as a source for RPG minis. I'll admit I might pick up a single or two if they have pertinent RPG applications but generally speaking Dreamblade is a definite "meh."
My extremely limited, non-D&D-related game spending goes for video games (one or two per year) and innovative board/card games (i.e. Apples to Apples, The Totally Insane Card Game). | |
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3964 Posts
Adelaide
| | 03/14/2006 5:44 PM |
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Vote: D, E. Drag me kicking and screaming.
Comments:
It is the D&D theme that I love about skirmish with DDM. Dwalf armies against Mordy & Soth. Etc etc. Using the Minis for instant games. And all that. | |
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taliesin
Underboss
1113 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:44 PM |
| E
RPG first and foremost. I rarely paint my own minis anymore, thanks to DDM. Why would I want to start mod'ing AND repainting these? I'll wait for the official DDM werewolf lord, thanks. | |
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Orion72
Underboss
1917 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:48 PM |
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Newtoncain
Commander
2985 Posts
Land of 10,000 taxes
| | 03/14/2006 5:48 PM |
| G
If I can't play in the championship this august, then I might give this a try. | |
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Gnolaum
Sergeant
855 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 5:50 PM |
| | Perhaps I should ask this again, only for the perspective of DDM skirmishers. Obviously RPG'ers will care little about this new game. Perhaps only to pick up a spare figure or two here and there to fill out their creepy monster needs. | | | |
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WakeXX
Warlord
10152 Posts
Edinboro PA
| | 03/14/2006 5:55 PM |
| | E...I can't afford another hobby! | | | |
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memphisto
Warrior
213 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 6:00 PM |
| D
I'm a skirmisher and I don't have the time or money for another expensive game, but if the serious skirmishers where I play end up leaving for this game (which I seriously doubt would happen), I would then consider migrating myself, as I would miss the competition and gaming. | |
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scifirules
Sergeant
354 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 6:08 PM |
| E
I only skirmish, so I'm kind of worried that some skirmish players will stop playing in favor of Dreamblade's prize support. | |
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Alisair Longreach
Sneak
121 Posts
Denmark
| | 03/14/2006 6:15 PM |
| E
I might buy a few with an RPG use. | |
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Bijan Ajamlou
Sneak
91 Posts
| | 03/14/2006 6:22 PM |
| E
The more games their is the more DDM becomes diffiriented, and i believe it will be as popular as hexacon... Pls wizards put your money in improving the paint work in DDM becouse then you could steal the market from companies like GW, and that consumer group are larger than those who are interested in jet another game... | |
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