Post by ghostwalker on Nov 5, 2013 15:45:20 GMT
Just let me start off by saying....The rulebook for this game is a absolute nightmare.
But don't let that put you off because beneath all the confusion, page flicking and head bashing. There is a fantastically fun game.
Beasts of War have a fantastic series of how to play videos and they are much needed, as you will learn more from them than the rulebook.
But the best way into the game is via one of Spartan Games demo team.
Alternate activations, massive naval guns, torpedoes, stuttering fields and the occasional spectacular explosion. This is all part of playing the game.
Once you have your head around the game it plays fine. To give an example.
Turn 1 of our first game took nearly 2 hours, with all the flicking about, trying to find answers, failing and going to the beasts of war videos and some fb friends for answers.
Turns 2-4 played in about 30 minutes for a small game.
Ending when one ship took a massive battering and literally teleported straight off the board.
The models themselves are hit or miss. Some will appeal, some will repulse.
The quality is great for such small minis.
I had a problem with 1 of my Kingdom of Brittania frigates. I emailed spartan about it with a pic. 3 days later a replacement arrived.
Overall if you have the patience to tackle learning the game, or access to an experienced D-War player, then i would highly recommend giving the game a go.
But don't let that put you off because beneath all the confusion, page flicking and head bashing. There is a fantastically fun game.
Beasts of War have a fantastic series of how to play videos and they are much needed, as you will learn more from them than the rulebook.
But the best way into the game is via one of Spartan Games demo team.
Alternate activations, massive naval guns, torpedoes, stuttering fields and the occasional spectacular explosion. This is all part of playing the game.
Once you have your head around the game it plays fine. To give an example.
Turn 1 of our first game took nearly 2 hours, with all the flicking about, trying to find answers, failing and going to the beasts of war videos and some fb friends for answers.
Turns 2-4 played in about 30 minutes for a small game.
Ending when one ship took a massive battering and literally teleported straight off the board.
The models themselves are hit or miss. Some will appeal, some will repulse.
The quality is great for such small minis.
I had a problem with 1 of my Kingdom of Brittania frigates. I emailed spartan about it with a pic. 3 days later a replacement arrived.
Overall if you have the patience to tackle learning the game, or access to an experienced D-War player, then i would highly recommend giving the game a go.
Lol!
