| Bravo Six | 22 Aug 2007 7:02 p.m. PST |
Has anyone heard of Black Skull Games or their 10mm sci-fi range 'Universal War'? Someone on one of the Yahoo Groups mentioned they were at Gen Con Indy and stated they had a website, I'll be darned if I can find it. -B6 |
| Black Skull Games | 22 Aug 2007 7:17 p.m. PST |
The site is "blackskullgames.com". The site is up, but still under construction. Universal War is a 10mm customizable science fiction miniature game. There miniatures and rule book will be for sale in the next couple of weeks through the web site. |
 javelin98  | 22 Aug 2007 7:57 p.m. PST |
Assuming from your handle that you're associated with the venture, can you tell us more about the game mechanics and the minis lines? |
| Bravo Six | 22 Aug 2007 9:02 p.m. PST |
Yes and some product pics from your table at Gen Con perhaps? -B6 |
| mad mac | 23 Aug 2007 4:04 a.m. PST |
Perhaps some 'news items' on this esteemed site. |
| MaksimSmelchak | 23 Aug 2007 9:07 a.m. PST |
Hi B6, I've also heard rumors… but I haven't seen any photos yet. Black Skull Games, if yous end me some photos and a link to your web site, I'll feature you on my blog. Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
6mm-minis.blogspot.com |
| Black Skull Games | 23 Aug 2007 10:10 a.m. PST |
I do happen to work for Black Skull Games. Let me try to answer a few of your questions about Universal War. As I mentioned already, the scale is 10mm and all of the miniatures are created from a metal alloy. It is a d10 system, where all modifiers are added or subtracted from the result of a d10 roll. Play occurs on a sundued grid system (each grid is 1" x 1"), but has the option to be played without a grid. Each player begins play with a point allotment to build the army they wish to field. The player determines how fast each model moves, how many weapons it has, how powerful the weapons are, what special abilties they have (i.e acid blood), etc. The game includes a story line where a vast army of Martian Invaders has occupied Earth and a force of genetically enhanced humans called Terror Troopers have just left their secret tunnels to counter attack. The story provides a series of illustrations and unit statistics to start players off, but the true goal of the game is to allow players to play the armies and storylines near and dear to their hearts, be it a certain science fiction movie or book. I do not have any pictures to post, but some will be posted on the website in the next week or so. The model line will intially offer MArtian Invader infantry, Terror Trooper infantry, and Mutant Giants. Other races and armored vehicles are on the way. The game is very flexible, allowing units from other games to be recreated and inserted. Check out blackskullgames.com in a week or so to get the low down. |
| Farstar | 23 Aug 2007 10:20 a.m. PST |
Because 10mm has been *such* a successful scale for SF in the past. Battletech Clix have jumped the shark, the reset of CAV seems to have died, no one playes Gropos anymore, and Heavy Gear… well, I know there's a "1" as the first digit of their scale… Darned if I can tell what the other digit is supposed to be… |
| Detailed Casting Products | 23 Aug 2007 10:57 a.m. PST |
FYI, I had to add "www" to the above link to get it to work. I'll be back to it when the site is functional. |
| MaksimSmelchak | 24 Aug 2007 8:16 a.m. PST |
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| MaksimSmelchak | 29 Aug 2007 7:51 a.m. PST |
New 10mm Sci-fi Producer Update at Maksim's Blog! Hi Everyone, I just published a new photographic update on my blog featuring: - Some new information about a new 10mm sci-fi mini producer named Black Skull Games.
- A link to their in-progress web site.
- Lots of info and teasers from their new game.
- Mention of Mark "Extra Crispy" Severin's new small scale sci-fi minis game called "Steel Crush"… with a link!
- Mention of Mongoose Publishing's new GROPOS game… which still isn't ready. Check it out here: link I'd love to hear any constructive criticism, compliments, or other positive comments. Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
6mm-minis.blogspot.com |
| MaksimSmelchak | 13 Oct 2007 7:17 a.m. PST |
Hi Guys, I now have photos of the BSG miniatures and am just awaiting permission to share the photos publically. If I get permission, I will post them on my blog for all to see. Shabbat Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
6mm-minis.blogspot.com |
| elijahdprophet | 13 Oct 2007 11:39 a.m. PST |
Looking forward to seeing them, hopefully soon Maksim |
| MaksimSmelchak | 14 Oct 2007 7:54 a.m. PST |
"10mm Sci-fi Mini Pics From BSG!" Update at Maksim's Blog! Hi Everyone, I just published a new photographic update on my blog featuring: - Information about a new 10mm sci-fi mini producer named Black Skull Games.
- A link to their web site.
- Lots of info and teasers from their new game.
- Most importantly, PHOTOs of their new 10mm sci-fi minis!
- My usual ranting, raving and over-verbiage.
- A link or so as is my wont… Check it out here: link I'd love to hear any constructive criticism, feedback, compliments, or other positive comments. Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
6mm-minis.blogspot.com P.S.
I've crossposted at several forums. |
makes flight stands for 1/300 scale aircraft.