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Playtesting the Prod Gen-Mod and Dual Wielding

Nanomei Goliath from Aetherium standing in for a Prod Gen-Mod Model courtesy of Anvil-Eight Games Over the last two weeks I've taken time to sit down and try out some ideas for the Prod Gen-Mod. It's always exciting trying out a new character with untested stats and equipment. Our Kickstarter Backers wanted to see the Prod Gen-Mod as more intimidating than the Breaker Gen-Mod. I think I've done so and kept it within reason, though it will take more testing to know for sure. Prod Gen-Mod Core: Actions 4 Move: 3 Wounds: 4 Combat: Shoot: 5 Melee: 4 Strength: 4 Agility: 5 Brain: Intellect: 5 Perception: 5 Psyche: 5 Medic: 5 Social: Lead: 6 Dealing: 6 Intangible: Recovery: 6 Faith: 6 Equipment: Shock Fists, Gen-Mod Apparatus Special Rules: Heavy Lifter, Dependent, Massive. The idea behind giving the Prod Gen-Mod an extra Action was to ensure they could be viewed as an unstoppable threat bearing down on the enemy. Once in close combat they could rain blows on

Making Mine Scenery XIII

Mine section by Robh from Kickstarter/Lead Adventure Its been a while since I did a hobby post. The Kickstarter had me furiously painting models, but I didn't really touch any of the scenery during the last month or so. Today I wanted to shake the dust off and get back into the terrain mindset. Now before I talk about my own FerrumSky mine and some theory, I want to take a moment to showcase the work of Robh. During the Kickstarter I got a message from Rob telling me that they had worked on some mines of their own, inspired by the game. I was ecstatic and pleaded to see pics. They happily obliged. Featured here are two of their sections. They deviated from my own straight lines and went for something more winding. The game play options for their sections are excellent. There are obstacles to fight around and jump over, and spots to get out of line of sight. "T" section by Robh. Rob actually goes into detail on how these sections and others were made on th

Kickstarter Funded! So What's Next?

Ari Gaylen leaping into action against the Prods! We did it! We raised $4221 to release the first box of models and a bunch of extras. This is, of course, the first step in pursuing something much larger. The goal is to get as many people as possible playtesting the rules while we work towards a proper launch with the Broken Contract Rule Book, Broken Contract Equipment and Initiative Cards, more models, and possibly the first scenario supplement. The next 6 months are going to be busy indeed! First though, I need to complete everything that everyone of the Backers has pledged for, so getting stuff moving is of the utmost importance. After taking a few days off to decompress from the Kickstarter campaign, I'm back, nose deep in my day planner again like I was leading up to and into the KS campaign. I have a lot of projects to orchestrate and a lot of e-mails to send.  I also want to get the regular Sunday/Wednesday hobby blog posts back on track. I have a few 'It's T

Playtesters and Creatives Wanted!

The Broken Contract Miniature Starter Set Kickstarter is winding down, but our plans for Broken Contract are only ramping up! The beta rulebook is up and available for free download . Also, they are not necessary for play, but the 'It's Time' Game Board , Initiative and Equipment Card Decks , and Character Stat Cards are all up for free download as well. A quick trip to a copier and you are ready to go. Broken Contract Beta Rulebook PDF 'It's Time' Game Board PDF Character Stat Cards PDFs Initiative Card Deck Equipment Deck #1 PDF Equipment Deck #2 PDF Equipment Deck #3 PDF Actions and Interruptions Play Aid PDF We want your involvement in the development of this game. We want you to read the rules and play it. We want your feedback on how it played and how clear the rules were. We are shooting to launch another Kickstarter for the rulebook and more models in the Fall and we want your help to make it the coolest action and adventure game p

Broken Contract Kickstarter in its Final Hours!

It's been a fun ride, but it's nearing the end. We are entering the final hours of the Broken Contract Miniature Starter Set Kickstarter so it's time for the last big push. We would love to have your support. Here's the breakdown of what's available through the Kickstarter: Broken Contract Miniature Starter Set - This contains 5 Breakers and 3 Prods. Ari Gaylen, Adesi Haddonis, Will Kollis, Nells Turnbull, Trest the Gen-Mod, Officer Moerta, Officer Tulson, and Overseer Billins. The models are all pewter. $40.00 plus shipping. Broken Contract Exclusive Set - This contains 2 Breakers, 2 Prods, and a Speaker Drone. Micha Donnelly, Grippe Candera, Officer Hickley, and Overseer Smythe. $25.00 Prone Officer Hickley $8.00 Broken Contract Miniature Starter Set Add-On - This contains 1 Breaker and 1 Prod. Talla Kellerman and a Prod Gen-Mod. $12.00 Pick up all of these models for $85.00 plus shipping! Or just pick out what you want. Broken Contract Minia

Reduction Clause

Reduction Clause By Robert Ferrick        Cold dominated his thoughts as he woke slowly from a chemical coma. Sleeper pods were a cheap way to be transported but they were definitely not comfortable and the chill of air on his skin as the impact gel flowed out of the tube made McCall shiver and his skin break out in goose-bumps. A droning noise that sounded like someone speaking with a mouth full of marbles gradually resolved into the voice of the drop-ship’s automatic steward program.        “Depress the lever in front of you to exit your pod. Depress the lever in front of you to exit your pod.” It droned away at him senselessly and after a moment he silenced it by doing as it instructed.        He found himself one of a few dozen naked men and women standing in a set of rows next to their pods and the smell of stale air, imperfectly filtered bodily wastes and the metallic background smell of the ship itself overwhelmed him for a moment. Just as he was getting used to the