"Bladestorm Quick-Start Rules released " Topic
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DragonReborn | 28 Aug 2015 3:19 a.m. PST |
Today marks the release of the new Bladestorm Quick-Start Rules ;D That's right. During the past couple of months, we've been working behind the scenes at Metal Express to establish a release base for new and updated products for the Bladestorm Tabletop game. Lots of issues had to be tackled, starting from a production environment to logos, cover art, play-testing up to distribution channels. It took almost a year to complete but now everything is in place. The Quick-Start Rules are the first milestone on the way to a new Second Edition Rulesbook. As work continues we are looking forward to playtest new concepts and and discover new setting modules that also tie into the Shadow World. If you like, connect with us at our new Bladestorm facebook page. Also, we're always looking forward to hear about your feedback and ideas at the MX forums (you already know that I totally love painting miniatures) Bladestorm is back |
Who asked this joker | 28 Aug 2015 6:55 a.m. PST |
What if we don't have facebook? Also, give some links. MX forum? Facebook link and/or page title? |
Soldat | 28 Aug 2015 8:37 a.m. PST |
Yeah links would be real useful if you want people to look at your stuff. |
DragonReborn | 28 Aug 2015 11:33 a.m. PST |
You are so right sirs. That is exactly what happens when you spend too much time in setting up things that you start to to pass up information that is truly necessary. On to some links: Updates on the homepage go straight to facebook: link The homepage is always up-to-date: metal-express.net The MX forums refer to the Metal Express forums hosted at the homepage: link Get your copy free of charge at RPGNow: link Best, Sebastian |
Brother Jim | 28 Aug 2015 3:49 p.m. PST |
Here's a link to the DriveThruRPG Bladestorm page. In addition to the free Quick Start rules, there's also a free Calculator to design game stats and figure point costs. And there are free Unit Card Templates in English and (I think) German. There are also PDFs of the original Game and Bestiary books for sale. link |
Who asked this joker | 28 Aug 2015 9:10 p.m. PST |
Interesting set of rules so far. I normally don't like this sort of scale with multiple hits per character etc, but this game seems to strike a decent balance between detail and ease of play.I'll give it a whirl with my son. |
Brother Jim | 30 Aug 2015 12:26 p.m. PST |
And I just looked through the PDF. I think it's ridiculous that I have to buy the full rules to get ranged combat. So is the PDF that's for sale compatible with the Quick Start Rules? |
DragonReborn | 30 Aug 2015 1:41 p.m. PST |
Hi Brother Jim, I understand that you must feel frustrated by the absence of ranged combat. The Quick-Start Rules are there to introduce the mechanics that are used throughout the game so you can find out at no charge if they appeal to you. Regarding your question the answer is yes. The PDF is fully compatible with the Quick-Start Rules. They resemble the "Basic Game" of the Rulesbook. Ranged combat is introduced in the "Intermediate Game" which is the next level up. If you have any further questions regarding the PDF, I am happy to help. Best, Sebastian |
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