Relics Britanan Fantasy Football Team on Kickstarter!

Do you like the 'Stitchpunk' look of the Relics Britanans?
Do you like Fantsay Football?

Well, they have been mixed!
The Kickstarter Project for these can be found HERE
Below I have reposted some of the info from the KS page \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/

UPDATE:
The first draft of the Relics Armistance Leaguerules have been posted HERE 
and the first 2 Stretch Goals have been shown. You can see them at the bottom of this post.

The Britanan All-Stars are the first team being developed for our fantasy football tabletop game set in the world of Relicia that we are currently writing.

But, the Britanan All-Stars are not just for our upcoming Armistice League game but can also be used as a ‘counts as’ team for any other fantasy football games out there.

Note – This project is not for the rules of the game or any other team. If this project is successful, we will run more projects for the other teams and the rules when the time is right. However, the rules we be available very soon as a early development copy.

So, keep an eye out for them (we will post an update when they are available) as we hope you would like to try them out and get involved with the development of the game by providing feedback and help shape them into a game that you want to play! We would love to hear your thoughts on our forum.

There are a number of options you can choose from for a reward, ranging from single blisters right up to team packs and even multiple team packs that are perfect for club pledges. There are also a few rewards that allow you to have to design a profile for the game or have a coach model sculpted in your likeness! Immortality!!!!

Then, we have a couple of special options that will allow some people to design a Legendary Player in the game or have a Britanan Manager model sculpted in their likeness!

The Blisters

Pledge £6 for a blister of the Scooper models – This will include three unique sculpts and will normally retail at a MSRP of £7. (Please add £5 to ship outside the UK).
Pledge £6 for a blister of the Guard models – This will include three unique sculpts and will normally retail at a MSRP of £7. (Please Add £5 to ship outside the UK).
Pledge £6 for a blister of the Linemen models – This will include three unique sculpts and will normally retail at a MSRP of £7 (Please Add £5 to ship outside the UK).

The Team Packs.

Second Division Team.
Pledge £22 for a Second Division Team - This will include 12 models:

• 6 Linemen models (3 sculpts).
• 3 Scooper models (3 sculpts).
• 3 Guard models (3 sculpts)
• Your name listed on the Relics Armistice League website as a team supporter.

This will normally retail at a MSRP £26.00 (Please add £10 to ship outside the UK )

Premier League Team.
Pledge £26 for a Premier league Team - This will include 15 models:

• 9 Linemen models (3 sculpts).
• 3 Scooper models (3 sculpts).
• 3 Guard models (3 sculpts).
• Your name listed on the Relics Armistice League website as a team supporter.

This will normally retail at a MSRP £30.00. (Please add £10 to ship outside the UK).

 

Bulk Team Purchase.

Second Division Cup.
Pledge £100 for a Second Division Cup pack - This will include 5 x the Second Division team reward. Plus up to 5 names listed on the Relics Armistice League website as a Cup supporter. This would not be available for retail in this format but would have a MSRP equivalent of £110. Perfect for a small games clubs group purchase! (Please add £14 to ship outside the UK).
Limited reward (30 only).

There are even more rewards levels so head over to the Kickstarter Page and check it out!

Hendybadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Relics Mini Previews + Comp from Tor Gaming

There have been some very nice new models appear over the the Tor Gaming Site

First up, the Britanan Sergeant Major

A very charcterful and great looking mini. When I finally get my Britanan force up and running I WILL be getting this one. I dont know how but Tor Gaming have actually managed to get emotion into a PUPPET!

Orcnar Niwian

Quite different to the other Orcnar model. But In a good way I think. Where they usually look like brutes, the Niwian looks like the brains of the operarion and a force leader.

Vaettir Evocatour

The Vaettir have to be my favourite force in Relics. I love every single model and this one is no exception.
The elemental and nature look that can be seen in the Vaettir is very effective and has been pulled off very well.

Want to try and WIN one of these minis before it is released?
Head over the the Tor Gaming Blog for more info.

Keep an eye on Tales of a TS over the next couple of days for a new Relcs Review. Orcner this time.

Hendybadger out

Model Review: Relics Britanan Marksmen from Tor Gaming

Plucked from the ranks of the elite Rifle Companies, those who hold the coveted title of Marksman are among the very best soldiers nurtured within the Britanan military. Only the most exceptional sharp shooters possessed of the correct courageous disposition required will qualify as Marksman and advance into the ranks of the esteemed Schwarz Corps, a highly secretive organisation that has existed for centuries and is still to this day chiefly responsible for carrying out Britanas darkest operations. In present day Relicia there is far less mystery surrounding the affairs of the rebuilt Schwarz Corps puppets and they are seen much more frequently than in the days of Old Britana. Most of the largest Britanan armies are usually accompanied by a good number of Marksman and the skills they bring with them are highly valued by their commanders.

As you can see on the banner under the title, this blog is now part of the Tor Gaming reviwers network.
So how about we start to take a look at some products?

First up are the Relics - Britanan Marksmen. Offical image shown above. Click any image in the post to view larger)
The Packaging

Nice and simple basic blister pack. Lovely artwork on the back showing a warrior from each Faction. Including one that isnt even in model form yet. Large and clear front lets you see exactly what you are getting.


The Contents

 A pair of marksmen minis. Both different. Shown seperetly below.

Alot larger than I expected. Full size 28mm models. Both very detailed with posable / swapable heads.

I have been know to take HOURS cleaning a model. So before I began building I took a good look for any mold lines and tabs.

1 small tab and VERY small mold lines on the edges of the models hats. Cleaning the minis up to my own stupidly high standard took a whole 5 minutes for both! I have spent more time on a single limb before.

When it got to building I went for abit of a change from the official image. Swapping the heads over and changing the direction of each.

Models (washed to show details)

The first Marksman I chose to build was, in my opinion, the most action packed of the 2.
The rifle arm was a perfect fit and the head is a ball and socket joint so can be posed how ever you like.
I cant decide if he is taking a last shot after a mortal rip, shouting orders after being knocked back or firing away as he dives into cover.
Which ever it is, its a stunning mini with a really well scuplted base and perfect details.

And the second mini in the blister

A very different type of pose on this one. A shot lined up with the enemy in his sights. (well I guess its a he, who knows?)
Again it has the ball and socket neck joint so can be posed to be holding or aiming the gun.
The detailing is just as stunning. The classic Red Coat look. On a puppet ofcourse!
The only thing that I would change, well add, is a metal base insert for this mini aswell to match the first.
The is my own personnal opinion as I like detailed bases and not very good at making them from scratch.

Overall
With both minis cleaned, built and ready for paint its time for a rating I guess.
Im going to rate all my reviews out of 10 from here on in.

Relics Britanan Marksmen - 8 out of 10
It would be a 9 if there was a second base insert.

You can find out more about Relics and the Britanan puppets at  the Tor Gaming Main Page (click)

What do you think of these cute but dangerous creations?

Hendybadger out

Get yourself a free Relics St Nikolaus model from Tor Gaming!!

Blog

War does not simply for the Britanan Empire just stop due to poor weather conditions and there is always at least one conflict being fought on one front or another at any given time. It is during these cold winter months that a mysterious figure has begun to appear randomly during times of great need, inspiring the puppet armies to victory with its glorious antics. The legendary hero has come to be known affectionately as St Nikolaus due to the strange resemblance he bears to a long deceased ambassador from the old days, though the details of his origins are a complete mystery to all.


Some time in December, we will be releasing St Nikolaus. This cheery little fellow comes complete with sack of goodies full of presents (or skulls, bones and what looks like Nuem cables too….) to give to the troops of the Britanan forces where ever they are fighting.


We will also be giving away 20 of these little buggers 5 for each of our twitter followers, Facebook page ‘likers’, Google+ followers and forum members.
To be in with a chance to win one of these little cute sods, simply do the following for any (or all if you want ot increase your chance of winning!! although you can only win one…)
Complete this: ‘Dear Santa, for Christmas I would like a ….’ (replacing the …. with your entry. Make sure it is funny as the ones that make us laugh will be the winners!)

• For Forum entries: Join the forum and post your entry in this thread- Forum
• For Twitter entries: Retweet the tweet that has the link to this post then publicly tweet to us with your entry in Twitter page
• For Facebook entries: post a comment on this post with your entry Facebook page
• For google+ entries: post a comment on this post with your entry Google+ Page

We’ll pick the winner on December the 10th.
Good luck, we look forward to laughing until our sides split….

Tor Gaming - Relics 1st Edition Rules PDF!!!!!!!!

The time has come, there is no escaping it, Relics is here and the fun starts now!

The first edition (PN) of Relics is now available for download. 76 pages of rules and lists to make your gaming a hell of a lot more fun and tactical.

Get Them Now!! (click to download)

You’re possibly wondering what ‘PN’ is. Well, we intended for the Nuem to be in the first edition, but they have fallen behind. We did not see a reason to delay the rest though. So ‘PN stands for ‘Pre-Nuem’. When the Nuem are released, we will remove PN from the cover and maybe give some models away as a celebration.

 

 

Tor Gaming / Relics Sale and Reviews

Tor Gaming is currently having a very nice and generous sale. 20% off until November 26th. I'm going to order an army in a can myself

If you haven't had a look at their models and stunning game 'Relics' then head over to their Main Site and take a look.

Tales of a PG and Tabletop Skirmisher is also very proud to announce that that blog is now part of the Tor Gaming reviewers network.
So expect to see LOTS of stunning new models, painting and games on here in the near future.
And as a little bit of a taster, here's a couple of the very original models they make.
(click pictures to see view larger)

More to come very soon.

Hendybadger out