I can play ByForum or ByEmail, I need to play some more games…
The problem was I use to play LowLuck but we can play normal dicey, just a bit of editing… if the targem is to tray and learn new strategies… :grinning:
Re: Field Marshal Games Pieces Project Discussion thread
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What is the time frame for this project?
Is this something that we can look forward to by the end of Summer 2009?
We will do it as fast as possible. We have never attempted something like this so I can’t give an accurate time line. I expect it will be about 4-6 months? We are working now on getting the the correct sculpts at the moment.
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make sure the sculpts are in the same exact scale as the current pieces, so they are all compatible.
Also i suggest all infantry are basic pose with advancing infantry and both feet on ground and balanced, unlike how they did the UK infantry which is ‘stooped’ to one side.
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I am sorry we could not make ALL the special units requested. The cost is very high and each new unit increases the mould cost. There is still a possibility that I can add or subtract a few but I will require a sculpt for this.
Yes, I understand that. That’s why I’m still supporting you because I appreciate your efforts.
If there are still possibilities for changes I would like the following in this order.
Medium Bombers
Dive Bombers
Light/Jeep CarriersOut of curiosity, why a Task Force piece? I think the current one is fine.
Thanks
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I am sorry we could not make ALL the special units requested. The cost is very high and each new unit increases the mould cost. There is still a possibility that I can add or subtract a few but I will require a sculpt for this.
Yes, I understand that. That’s why I’m still supporting you because I appreciate your efforts.
If there are still possibilities for changes I would like the following in this order.
Medium Bombers
Dive Bombers
Light/Jeep CarriersOut of curiosity, why a Task Force piece? I think the current one is fine.
Thanks
I will see what I can do with additional parts. As for the TASK FORCE part, it is a great accessory and is only available in AAP. AAP is now out of print and will soon be hard to get. I think it is a great tool in a large game like AA50.
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TASK FORCE
I got Pacific, and we use the Task Force when playing Revised or Anniversary, its a great help.
But, the plastic Task Force token is too big. Make it smaller.
The cardboard Task Force card is to thin, make it thicker so its easy to move the card with ships on it.
tanks man
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i would defeinitely purcase a set, over 1000 pieces for $59.99, that is a reasonable price tag,
are the pieces of the same durability as the avalon hill set, i hope that they are not too stiff and rigid that they break at the slightest knock, i would be very concerned to know the color scheme, if the pieces are of bright cartoony hew, that is harsh to the eye when under a spotlight, i would not be interested,
i have seen other attempts to craft similar copy’s of the axis and allies pieces, and i have not been impressed,
although i have seen the field marshall games dice at the website, and they are of a good quality,
however, for me to indulge a pre-order scheme, i would have to see some examples of this new endeavor,
i would imagine that a set of mold’s would take time to make to a high standard,
what sort of a guarantee do you offer the investor,
i would not like to be swindled, and i would not part with my $59.99 at the whisper of a mold, and some free dice or somesuch -
i would defeinitely purcase a set, over 1000 pieces for $59.99, that is a reasonable price tag,
are the pieces of the same durability as the avalon hill set, i hope that they are not too stiff and rigid that they break at the slightest knock, i would be very concerned to know the color scheme, if the pieces are of bright cartoony hew, that is harsh to the eye when under a spotlight, i would not be interested,
i have seen other attempts to craft similar copy’s of the axis and allies pieces, and i have not been impressed,
although i have seen the field marshall games dice at the website, and they are of a good quality,
however, for me to indulge a pre-order scheme, i would have to see some examples of this new endeavor,
i would imagine that a set of mold’s would take time to make to a high standard,
what sort of a guarantee do you offer the investor,
i would not like to be swindled, and i would not part with my $59.99 at the whisper of a mold, and some free dice or somesuchColours will match COMBAT DICE colours. The quality will be BETTER than Avalon Hill (These will be the best or we will not bother). Each unit will have a new detailed sculpt. For those out there that know us, Im sure they can tell you we are honest. We will refund 100% if the interest is not there and offer something to those who tried to help the project. There is nothing to loose in this deal.
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Colours will match COMBAT DICE colours.
Thanks for that info. Has a colour for Italy been chosen?
CWO Marc
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i would not be one to accept something for nothing, if i invest in the scheme and it is not a success, a refund would suffice
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I would order a complete set.
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Great idea! I’m 100% behind this project! :-D :-D :mrgreen:
I want at least one set (~$60) for me – possibly more as stocking stuffers.
I wouldn’t mind preordering either as long as we have a safe, legal system in which to do it.
I know FMG is honest, but sometimes orders get lost/misplaced and people forget. ;)3 Task Force Markers (Like Pacific)
For the unenlightened, what are Task Force Markers?
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For the unenlightened, what are Task Force Markers? <<
Rectangular blue plastic markers, numbered 1 to 6, with a round hollow space into which you can insert a national identity marker. They are used to represent a whole group of ships on the board without creating crowding. The ships themselves are positioned off the board.
CWO Marc
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Plastic blue rectangles so if you got a large fleet you use it rather than fit a ton of plastic in the sea zone. Some players use them for tricks to hide the fleet. I suppose they could be integrated as house rules so you have to search a fleet before you can attack it.
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@TG:
Great idea! I’m 100% behind this project! :-D :-D :mrgreen:
I wouldn’t mind preordering either as long as we have a safe, legal system in which to do it.
I know FMG is honest, but sometimes orders get lost/misplaced and people forget. ;)We will take orders through Paypal (you can pay with Credit Card in PayPal also). This way the buyer is 200% protected. You can charge back/dispute charges in Paypal to get your money back OR reverse charges with your Credit Card Company. Paypal protects the BUYER more than the VENDOR. If you can not use PayPal we can make other arrangements with you.
You are not insulting my honor, BUT every owner of COMBAT DICE or member who has purchased an AAA game off us can tell you we only deal in QUALITY PRODUCTS. We LIVE and DIE by the AAA community and messing this up would be company suicide as AAA.org gave us our start and maintaining our rep here is essential to the continuance of our company and the AAA products we want to continue to make. We have NEVER had a negative review or charge back from a customer on this board, BGG, Europe in Flames or anywhere.
Aaron from FMG is making a special page which I will post on Sunday where you can make your pre-purchase and invest in this project. If for ANY REASON the project does not take off we will 100% refund the pre-orders with our apologies.
We are only asking for pre-orders due to the HUGE cost and risk involved in making these as we are a GAMER BASED company… not millionaires.
Thank you
Jeremy
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Count me in for one. I loves me more pieces!
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Field Marshal,
You can make the pieces any color you want, cause I’ll be painting mine (well my son’s) pieces anyway. Just kidding … I’d rather start with the base colors anyway. It takes a long time to paint them little guys.
As far as making marines and stuff, I would look at it another way. We already have a set (sets?) of AA pieces, so these new pieces can become the “elite” units and we can keep using the former units as the regulars if that suits you. My question, as I said before is no small matter, was posed because my Chinese pieces are just Red Russians and I don’t have but one UK soldier, and I think they could benefit from two, especially for Pacific.
The new Task Force markers could be smaller than the Pacific ones and could have little waves and wakes behind the ships instead of a shiny smooth blue plate. Then they look better when I paint them, too. It would be nice if they had a different ship pattern than the Pacific set too. Could they have different numbers than 1 thru 6? I know some folks will be confused by that, but those of us with Pacific will appreciate it.
For that matter, would it be too difficult to make up “Army markers” with a flat plate containing small vehicle shapes, a spot for a country marker and a Roman Numeral format? Then I could have Patton’s Third Army marching to Berlin. Another crazy idea would be to have a set of small flags for these markers instead of roundels.
I think I’ll shut up before this project costs $200 a set. Thanks for taking this up. I hope it works out great for you.
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Field Marshal,
You can make the pieces any color you want, cause I’ll be painting mine (well my son’s) pieces anyway. Just kidding … I’d rather start with the base colors anyway. It takes a long time to paint them little guys.
As far as making marines and stuff, I would look at it another way. We already have a set (sets?) of AA pieces, so these new pieces can become the “elite” units and we can keep using the former units as the regulars if that suits you. My question, as I said before is no small matter, was posed because my Chinese pieces are just Red Russians and I don’t have but one UK soldier, and I think they could benefit from two, especially for Pacific.
The new Task Force markers could be smaller than the Pacific ones and could have little waves and wakes behind the ships instead of a shiny smooth blue plate. Then they look better when I paint them, too. It would be nice if they had a different ship pattern than the Pacific set too. Could they have different numbers than 1 thru 6? I know some folks will be confused by that, but those of us with Pacific will appreciate it.
For that matter, would it be too difficult to make up “Army markers” with a flat plate containing small vehicle shapes, a spot for a country marker and a Roman Numeral format? Then I could have Patton’s Third Army marching to Berlin. Another crazy idea would be to have a set of small flags for these markers instead of roundels.
I think I’ll shut up before this project costs $200 a set. Thanks for taking this up. I hope it works out great for you.
Just wanted to let you know that your request for multiple INFANTRY types is being considered. It is just a question of sculpts at the moment. We will be making the TASK FORCE markers different from the Pacific set. We have also considered the LAND ARMY Marker because I know some spaces on the boards are to small for LARGE ARMIES. This is all being taken into consideration.
Im sure you know this will not be the last FMG special AAA project so there is always room in the future for other units / accessories if the projects break even and pay for themselves.
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I am in favor of redoing the entire army line because FMG will now be in a position to supply any game company with pieces for multiple game projects. I think people who cannot get past the hurdle of getting proper pieces made can now step up and make games complete by buying lots of sets and reselling them. This will improve the hobby and raise the standard of quality because a new clear choice is now available, when before people were stick buying just AA pieces, but these will be better and WOTC will have to now answer to the people for reckless decisions and cant horde the piece market like a czar.
So FFG is a restoration movement for choice given the current choice is WOTC or nothing, because frankly Xeno pieces are an abomination.
I hope they do an assortment of pieces for Napoleonic, American Civil War, and WW1.
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I would buy two sets for sure, and if all goes well with my promotion possibly four sets. I really would like to see this succeed. I’ll try to hit up some of the hobby stores I frequent and get the word out and wherever else I know AA players congregate.
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if the project is a success, would there be one print of these pieces, or would the sets be available at the field marshall games website
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