Re: Field Marshal Games Pieces Project Discussion thread

[Imperious Leader]

I like the box idea. I offered to design the package and i will do a good job!

[Upside-down_Turtle]

Your maps are good, so the boxes should be pretty neet.

Cavalry for each nation would be sweet, though.  Lets wait for a FMG WWI release.  Then WWIII.

[whitewolfmxc]

Is it too late for new units to be added in ? >< theres so much units id like to see (like dive bombers / escort carriers)

[Adlertag]

@whitewolfmxc:

Is it too late for new units to be added in ? >< theres so much units id like to see (like dive bombers / escort carriers)

its nver too late man, i like paratrooper unit, marines unit, mountain inf unit, ski troops with winter gear, also i like ats landing crafts, pt boats, hoovers, light tanks, medium tanks, heavy tanks, artillery, heavy artillery, trucks, halftracks, and this is just for the land units, want lots of air units and naval units too man.

[whitewolfmxc]

Well heres  some id like to see (that currently is not on the list plan) :

Extra Unit  set : (all are faction specific ) (could work as a second project after this one)

Dive bombers (Stukas etc can pick land targets or sea targets depending land or sea battle , cant land on carrier) , Jet fighters (Me262 etc ,) , Long range (super) bombers (B29) , Carrier air groups (Hell cat / Zeros etc only 2 movement points can act as fighter or dive bomber / torpedo bomber depending on attacking land or sea zones , can only land on carrier) , transport / supply planes ,  rockets

, Heavy tanks (Tigers , Churchill tanks etc lol) , light armored / recon vehicles (Puma / Grey hound etc) , Tank hunter tanks / Infantry support tanks ( jadpanzer / stugs etc may chose its role before combat) , Self propelled artillery / rocket artillery  (Hummel / priest / stalin wind pipe etc , fast arty support but only supports  1 tank for attack  ) , 1 elite unit for each nation (SS mech infantry for Ger / marines for US / Calvary For china / Paratroopers for British / Red Guards for Russia / Black coats for Italy / MP unit for Jap (forgot official name)    etc)

,  Escort carriers , battle cruisers (Pocket battleships like Germany) ,

Buildings  set : ( All are generic ) factories (supposedly  smaller than the AA ones and may look a bit different to distinguish  different factory types) , AA guns  , Coastal defenses (naval gun emplacements) , Mines , Sea mines , Sea ports , Air ports , Rail roads , rocket launch sites , radars

Accessory items sets :  (can be sold separately ) Chips (White count as 1 extra unit , gray counts as 3 extra unit , Red counts as 5 , use dimensions as AA 50 as its smaller due having more lol ) , nation control markers (faction specific) , damage markers , Tech markers , Event markers (exclamation mark ? XD ), victory city markers ( Bright yellow V Sign ? ) , insurgence activity sign (Civilian with guns sign XD) , Command HQ marker , IPC money

[Upside-down_Turtle]

Dive bombers, allong w/ 2 tanks will be included.

There will also be 2 infantry types: Light Infantry, and one other (Marines? Airborn?).

I would agree with keeping the number of infantry the same, but offering 3 types.

A self-propelled artillery unit would be good, perhaps as a tech, though.  3-2-2-6.

[Guest]

How about partisans with pitchforks.

[Black Fox]

Whitewolf

Pretty much everything you have mentioned has been said at one point.  I think FMG is going to start with the basic plus a few of the most popular request.  If all goes well, I’m sure they will add more.

If you go back around 10 pages, I think FMG gave a list of what they are going to make for the first round.

[trackmagic]

Hey FM It sounds like you are already making a molded part, but for future reference have you ever seen this technology?

Stereo lithography:
http://www.3dsystems.com/products/sla/iPro/ipro_8000mp.asp

I’m pretty familiar with these machines, and normally its considered an expensive technology, but for small parts like that you would be using so little material it might be cost effective. I’m not aware of any colored resins, but you could paint them.

[FieldMarshalGames]

@trackmagic:

Hey FM It sounds like you are already making a molded part, but for future reference have you ever seen this technology?

Stereo lithography:
http://www.3dsystems.com/products/sla/iPro/ipro_8000mp.asp

I’m pretty familiar with these machines, and normally its considered an expensive technology, but for small parts like that you would be using so little material it might be cost effective. I’m not aware of any colored resins, but you could paint them.

Thank you for the post.  Yes we are familiar with 3D printers.  Our factory uses them to make the prototypes.  When I post pictures, the first ones will be from models from one of these machines.

[Guest]

FMG - Have you finalized the list of what’s in and what’s out?

[FieldMarshalGames]

Yes we have.  The first Edition run will include the following for each Nation (Italy included)

Naval Units:
Transport
Submarine
Destroyer
Cruiser
Carrier
Battleship
Task Force Marker (Similar to AAP)

Air Units:
Fighter
Bomber
Dive Bomber
Air Transport

Army Units:
Infantry (Two Sculpts each)
Armour (Two Sculpts each)
Artillery
Half Track (Priest for Commonwealth units)
Truck
Commander Unit

Other Units Bonus:
Bunker Unit
Naval Base Unit-Marker (Like AAP)
Air Base Unit-Marker (Like AAP)
Army HQ Unit-Marker

This is what we have so far….  (We also are working on a BATTLE CHEST to hold these units… This may come later)

[Imperious Leader]

wow thats alot!

[Black Fox]

NIIIIIIICE! :-D

[Guest]

Okay FMG thanks for the list. I am getting really excited. Just one more question. Do you have a final list of which countries will be represented?

[whitewolfmxc]

NICE ! XD

when do we expect to give preorders ? im so willing to help you guys speed up things XD

PS: The first page should be updated with  the new list then FMG ? Also any hints on whats the 3 secret pieces yet ?

[FieldMarshalGames]

The first Edition will have USA, UK, GERMANY, USSR, JAPAN, ITALY.

We will do CHINA to a larger extent later if they have a large production role in AAP40

We will not take pre-orders until we run out of funds for the project.  Currently, COMBAT DICE sales are keeping the project funded and alive.

[Upside-down_Turtle]

Awesome line up.

China will not have a “major” production roll, as they will only be able to build infantry and artillery.

Anzac for AAP40 will probably be higher in terms of demand.

[Upside-down_Turtle]

@FieldMarshalGames:

Yes we have.  The first Edition run will include the following for each Nation (Italy included)

Naval Units:
Transport
Submarine
Destroyer
Cruiser
Carrier
Battleship
Task Force Marker (Similar to AAP)

Air Units:
Fighter
Bomber
Dive Bomber
Air Transport

Army Units:
Infantry (Two Sculpts each)
Armour (Two Sculpts each)
Artillery
Half Track (Priest for Commonwealth units)
Truck
Commander Unit

Other Units Bonus:
Bunker Unit
Naval Base Unit-Marker (Like AAP)
Air Base Unit-Marker (Like AAP)
Army HQ Unit-Marker

This is what we have so far….  (We also are working on a BATTLE CHEST to hold these units… This may come later)

so far……Railroad markers?

[Guest]

@FieldMarshalGames:

The first Edition will have USA, UK, GERMANY, USSR, JAPAN, ITALY.

We will do CHINA to a larger extent later if they have a large production role in AAP40

We will not take pre-orders until we run out of funds for the project.  Currently, COMBAT DICE sales are keeping the project funded and alive.

What about France and ANZAC?