This is the weekly roundup where we take a look at some exciting models for Infinity and talk about some of the cool new models that showed up this week. I am also going to do a quick spot on Team Yankee and Dropfleet. First up is Infinty, we saw some exciting new models that will be coming out and I also saw a great video from Beasts of War on TAGS.
Here is Hassassin Ragik, and once again the model looks great. I down play the Haqqislam faction but this is a really nice looking model From the article I read this guy or girl can be a hacker and I just cannot say enough about the models that Corvus Belli makes. They always satisfy.
http://www.beastsofwar.com/infinity/hassassin-ragik-jets-infinity/
And another great looking model this time its a mercenary named Avicenna and she is apparently a resculpt. She is a close combat specialist and I think the pose says it all.
http://www.beastsofwar.com/infinity/version-avicenna-spotted-infinity/
http://www.beastsofwar.com/infinity/objective-infinity-how-to-use-tags/
I did not get a chance to highlight this last week but it is a really good video on using TAGS and being new to the game it was very helpful for me. We are actually trying out our first TAGS next week but it is some Nomad's Geckos so more like Heavy Infantry but still some different stats. I plan on getting a Dragoes or Jotum soon. I think that will be a nice addition to our TAG force.
I am still hoping we get some more USAriadna stuff before Christmas besides the Airborne Rangers. I really wanted a box set of Marauders or Minutemen because I want to try these guys in a link with all their weapon options without using a proxy.
I think Beasts of War has some great reporting when it comes to Infinity and I am glad they get some exclusive information that helps the rest of us get informed. Pretty good week for Infinity news overall and I hope we get to see more upcoming releases with pictures soon.
Team Yankee by Battlefront
This is not really a new release it is on preorder but news of it has been out for a while. I am a little skeptical of Battlefront and Flames of War. I played DUST for a long time and their handling of that whole fiasco disappointed me. I am not laying all the blame on them but some it has to be. I tried getting into Flames of War with the starter set but found that there was not a huge player base and the cost was a little high. My biggest complaint was the rules. I felt that they were very complex and overwhelming. So.......
Team Yankee tries to fix some of this with the Unit card idea that was a staple of DUST, and I think that is a good route to go. I like the idea of a fictitious World War III because it allows for some deviation and the addition of some interesting campaigns and scenarios. So lets take a quick look at some of the units that will be arriving soon and see what to expect.
Models are made of plastic.
Contents:5 M1 Abrams Tanks2 AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopters1 Special Objective2 Decal Sheets7 Unit Cards1 Template
Models are made of plastic.
Contents:9 T-72 Tanks2 MI-24 Hind Assault Helicopters2 Decal Sheets8 Unit Cards1 Template
I like the idea of having some air support with the box sets and unit cards. I am curious to see what kind of template they come with, I am hoping it is for the air support. That was another drawback when I tried to start up before there was a lot of extra cost for templates and markers that were pretty much mandatory. You can search and find some of the other units that will be available and Battlefront has a whole page of just Team Yankee stuff. I like the idea of plastic kits and the unit cards but once again the price has turned me off. $90 for the U.S. and $120 for the Russians plus another $25 for the rule book. Miniature Market has them discounted of course but even then it seems like a lot for box sets that you basically need one of each to get a two player game in. I am on the fence with this one. I might get some of the stuff and perhaps start working on my own house rules or creating some. Just not %100 sold yet.
Dropfleet is on Kickstarter and it is made by Hawk Wargames. They made Dropzone Commander which is a fantastic game and one of the best starter sets on the market. Dropfleet has met a ton of its goals and it is taking off. It looks very promising and I am going to have to back it to get my hands on the set as soon as it comes out. The models look great and they are still developing the PHR fleet but there are some sketches out on the Kickstarter.
If you get a chance check out their Kickstarter and see all the models and goals that are available . I think you will be impressed.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hawkwargames/dropfleet-commander
Thanks for checking out this weeks report on some new stuff. Some of it is old but I thought I would get caught up on what interests me. I will be reviewing more of Team Yankee since I have some knowledge on modern combat units. Also expect another battle report soon because I have to fight the Nomads again in a rematch mission. Thanks again for checking us out.
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