mikenunez Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hello All, I just wanted to take the time to recommend a new mini game called, Drake, by Action Games Miniatures. You can check it out at Indiegogo. IMHO it is worth the consideration. I hope you give it a go... Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Here are some images for review. Enjoy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Here are some other images of the creative and imaginative game know as Drake(@ Indiegogo): Dragons are powerful! Dragons are Mystical! Dragons are highly more intelligent then Humans and deserve a world where THEY are the dominant force of destiny! The game of DRAKE combines elements of CCG’s (Collectible Card Game’s) with high quality white metal miniatures of beautiful Dragons and their deadly minions. Each force has their own separate deck of spell cards, many of which can be played to interrupt the actions of opponents. Creation and Construction cards allow you to “Summon” warrior beasts, flying enchanted creatures, and powerful energy nexus’ as you need them on the battlefield. Enhancement cards give you many options to “Beef up” your troops with deadly ability bonuses. Human servants as well as the great Dragons smaller minions called “Cousins” form the starting tabletop troops of your force. Everything else is called forth as you need it! Come on folks, check it out... Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Take a look at the following fron Drake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Drake is an exciting new game idea which evenly blends CCG (Collectible Card Game) card decks and fantastic Dragon miniatures (The combination CCG (Collectible card game) and Table top war game). The combination of models and cards really adds resolution to every move, making games with a few models really enjoyable. Imagine giving the leader of your favorite mini game a customizable spell deck, instead of a fixed list of abilities (In many games you will have a leader, and that leader will have a fixed or mildly selectable list of spells and abilities to use. What we have done is replaced that typical list with a spell deck. It’s still the same idea, just giving the player more choice and the fun element of surprise). The cards are sold in an open format, meaning that you know which cards are in a pack before you buy. The cards are not just for creating “fog of war” or “random events” but play an important hand building strategy and plays. This is an even combination of a CCG and Mini game; both elements have equal importance in winning. Background: Ancient pre-historic Dragons that have awoken in a newly post-ice age continent called, Dara. The dragons are now dominating the land and causing havoc. They use newfound abilities to produce semi sentient creations and pull spirits into the real world to fight for and serve them. They are NOT ridden by humans, they are NOT bland villains who live in caves and horde treasure, and they are NOT made out of silver or platinum. These dragons have a biological starting point (after all giant reptiles DID roam the earth…) and have grown into the mystical beasts through the marvel of sound manipulation, resonant frequencies and millions of years of chant magic induced stasis. Each dragon migrated to the geographical location it was most comfortable with and proceeded to completely crush the local human and hominid inhabitants. Some used brute force, some trickery, and some actually formed an alliance. Check Drake out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Some new pics for those interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hey Everyone, Just want to everyone here to support this great company. Action Games Miniatures is founded by a guy like you and me- a gamer. This is a product with potential, lots of room to grow. This game has a fresh origional take on dragons. The rules are unique and will provide the player with interesting tactical challenges. Check out Drake at Indieogogo. CHEERS Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 THE STORY BEGINS Slowly growing in the sky, a brightorb approached the old world. Barely noticeable at first, it quickly became asource of panic amongst the Kal’lam ast. Dragonkind are wise and capable, theycomprehended much of the natural world and quickly began to understand theirdoom was upon them. The comet would kill them all.Wisest of the Dragonkin realized that if some survived the impact, dust anddebris from the impact would block out the sun. The Kal’lam ast depended on thesun to regulate their sleep cycle, and without it they would sleep until death. Word was spread, the fastestflyers, those with the greatest wings and smallest bodies, carried a message.The greatest gathering of Dragons in history was called. The great “Mekal” ormeeting of all families, the largest and most comprehensive organizing of thegreat Dragon race took place in a huge canyon simply called The Mouth Of theWorld. All were assembled over thirtyturns of the sun, and took their places on the crags, valleys and cliffs. Fromthis great natural amphitheater the future of their people was discussed,argued, fought over, and discussed again. Their greatest minds and most ancientelders all voiced opinions, some calling for a great migration, some callingfor retreat into the great caves of the earth, and some just professing doom. It was at this time that anabnormal and unknown group of Dragons made their first appearance. TheseDragons bore strange marks on their bodies, all in the likeness of the sun.They called themselves “The Servants of Sola” and proposed something sofantastic, it shocked Dragonkin society to its core. The Servants of Sola spoke of the nature oflife, how wondrous and perfect the evolution of all creatures. Too perfect theysaid, to be created by chance. Too organized to be left to natural creation. The Servants of Sola proposed theunthinkable, that a great spiritual force was behind all creation. That a vastand benevolent intelligent design was the foundation of all life, that thisgreat spiritual force watched them even now, and judged their actions. That thegreat comet in the sky was proof of this great intelligence, and that if all Dragonkindid not respect and obey the wishes of this great being, this “Sola,” that theywould be judged unworthy and destroyed. The result of this speech, done infront of thousands upon thousands of Kal’lam ast was anarchy. Some decried thisnotion as a mark of insanity, and that The Servants of Sola should be killed.Some wholeheartedly accepted their proposed wisdom and flew down to the centerof the canyon ready to unify with these revolutionaries, and fight to protectthem. Most Dragons called for peace and calm while this new idea wasconsidered, some called out catastrophe for them all, as the world seemed to beturning to further madness. Before battle could explode fromthe staggering tension of the great meeting, their came a roaring sound oftremendous proportion. This deafening howl silenced the screaming throng andall, both Servant of Sola and their opponents, looked on in wonder as a greatdragon elder floated down from the sky above. His wings did not move yet he hungthere above them, slowly descending to the center of the vast mountain valley.His mouth did not move yet he spoke; spoke with a voice like thunder and allthe great beasts heard his words not with their ears; but inside their skulls… “ Silence… Silence all! Thisbrooding and shouting like yearlings in the nest is madness! Our doom approaches! Yet yousquabbling infants would debate and kill each other over a matter of ideology! The nature of life means nothingtoday. The nature of creation means nothing today. The order of power amongstus means nothing today… DOOM; DOOM APPROACHES FROM THEHEAVENS AND WE WILL ALL DIE UNLESS YOU QUIET YOUR MINDS AND LISTEN! FOR I HAVE OUR SALVATION” With those words the great creatureclosed his eyes, spread his wings and floated serenely in the middle of thecanyon. All eyes were upon him, and all mouths were silent, for no beast wouldutter a whisper, so cowed and shocked they were by this mighty presence. Slowly,incredibly; it dawned on the teaming multitude what this great creature wasinstructing. Slowly, one by one, all closed their eyes, and spread their wings.Slowly, one by one, they began to hear, distantly at first, then with greatvolume, a song… It was the song of life, a greatharmonious vibration, so simple yet beautiful that tears welled up is thousandsof closed eyes and many raised their heads in rapture. The song came first fromthe floating Dragon in their midst, then unexpectedly it began to flow aroundthem, through them, and they understood. A dragon has a mighty voice, a larynxand vocal cords capable of the complicated notes of mating rituals and theharsh varied calls of the hunt. One by one the creatures matched this flowingsong in pitch and frequency. One by one began the greatest harmony of the oldworld. One by one they heard the voice of the great beast floating in front ofthem softly in their minds… “ I am HAX. Long have I practicedthis song, long have I studied the sound and vibrations of life. It is here wecan find deliverance, it is here we will survive, and it is though this greatchant, that we will sleep away the doom from the sky.” The assembled Dragonkin, eyesclosed, throats harmoniously working in unison, began to descend into thecanyon. By flying and gliding slowly, by the great tread of might limbs or thetiny fluttering of delicate wings they descended. The Kal’lam ast could notplace where this instruction came from; they were compelled by some longforgotten instinct. Down and down they went, deeper and deeper, until all wereassembled in the bowels of the canyon. Some stood in clefts and on the canyonfloor, others the natural shelves on the canyons walls, still others wentdeeper, to a huge, natural spring fed cave directly below the floor of TheMouth of the World. When all were in place they heard for the last time thevoice of HAX… Read more of this epic tale at: http://actiongamesminiatures.com/the-story-of-drake-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 THE STORY BEGINS Slowly growing in the sky, a bright orb approached the old world. Barely noticeable at first, it quickly became a source of panic amongst the Kal’lam ast. Dragonkind are wise and capable, they comprehended much of the natural world and quickly began to understand their doom was upon them. The comet would kill them all. Wisest of the Dragonkin realized that if some survived the impact, dust and debris from the impact would block out the sun. The Kal’lam ast depended on the sun to regulate their sleep cycle, and without it they would sleep until death. Word was spread, the fastest flyers, those with the greatest wings and smallest bodies, carried a message. The greatest gathering of Dragons in history was called. The great “Mekal” or meeting of all families, the largest and most comprehensive organizing of the great Dragon race took place in a huge canyon simply called The Mouth Of the World. All were assembled over thirty turns of the sun, and took their places on the crags, valleys and cliffs. From this great natural amphitheater the future of their people was discussed, argued, fought over, and discussed again. Their greatest minds and most ancient elders all voiced opinions, some calling for a great migration, some calling for retreat into the great caves of the earth, and some just professing doom. It was at this time that an abnormal and unknown group of Dragons made their first appearance. These Dragons bore strange marks on their bodies, all in the likeness of the sun. They called themselves “The Servants of Sola” and proposed something so fantastic, it shocked Dragonkin society to its core. The Servants of Sola spoke of the nature of life, how wondrous and perfect the evolution of all creatures. Too perfect they said, to be created by chance. Too organized to be left to natural creation. The Servants of Sola proposed the unthinkable, that a great spiritual force was behind all creation. That a vast and benevolent intelligent design was the foundation of all life, that this great spiritual force watched them even now, and judged their actions. That the great comet in the sky was proof of this great intelligence, and that if all Dragonkin did not respect and obey the wishes of this great being, this “Sola,” that they would be judged unworthy and destroyed. The result of this speech, done in front of thousands upon thousands of Kal’lam ast was anarchy. Some decried this notion as a mark of insanity, and that The Servants of Sola should be killed. Some wholeheartedly accepted their proposed wisdom and flew down to the center of the canyon ready to unify with these revolutionaries, and fight to protect them. Most Dragons called for peace and calm while this new idea was considered, some called out catastrophe for them all, as the world seemed to be turning to further madness. Before battle could explode from the staggering tension of the great meeting, their came a roaring sound of tremendous proportion. This deafening howl silenced the screaming throng and all, both Servant of Sola and their opponents, looked on in wonder as a great dragon elder floated down from the sky above. His wings did not move yet he hung there above them, slowly descending to the center of the vast mountain valley. His mouth did not move yet he spoke; spoke with a voice like thunder and all the great beasts heard his words not with their ears; but inside their skulls… “ Silence… Silence all! This brooding and shouting like yearlings in the nest is madness! Our doom approaches! Yet you squabbling infants would debate and kill each other over a matter of ideology! The nature of life means nothing today. The nature of creation means nothing today. The order of power amongst us means nothing today… DOOM; DOOM APPROACHES FROM THE HEAVENS AND WE WILL ALL DIE UNLESS YOU QUIET YOUR MINDS AND LISTEN! FOR I HAVE OUR SALVATION” With those words the great creature closed his eyes, spread his wings and floated serenely in the middle of the canyon. All eyes were upon him, and all mouths were silent, for no beast would utter a whisper, so cowed and shocked they were by this mighty presence. Slowly, incredibly; it dawned on the teaming multitude what this great creature was instructing. Slowly, one by one, all closed their eyes, and spread their wings. Slowly, one by one, they began to hear, distantly at first, then with great volume, a song… It was the song of life, a great harmonious vibration, so simple yet beautiful that tears welled up is thousands of closed eyes and many raised their heads in rapture. The song came first from the floating Dragon in their midst, then unexpectedly it began to flow around them, through them, and they understood. A dragon has a mighty voice, a larynx and vocal cords capable of the complicated notes of mating rituals and the harsh varied calls of the hunt. One by one the creatures matched this flowing song in pitch and frequency. One by one began the greatest harmony of the old world. One by one they heard the voice of the great beast floating in front of them softly in their minds… “ I am HAX. Long have I practiced this song, long have I studied the sound and vibrations of life. It is here we can find deliverance, it is here we will survive, and it is though this great chant, that we will sleep away the doom from the sky.” The assembled Dragonkin, eyes closed, throats harmoniously working in unison, began to descend into the canyon. By flying and gliding slowly, by the great tread of might limbs or the tiny fluttering of delicate wings they descended. The Kal’lam ast could not place where this instruction came from; they were compelled by some long forgotten instinct. Down and down they went, deeper and deeper, until all were assembled in the bowels of the canyon. Some stood in clefts and on the canyon floor, others the natural shelves on the canyons walls, still others went deeper, to a huge, natural spring fed cave directly below the floor of The Mouth of the World. When all were in place they heard for the last time the voice of HAX… Read more of this epic tale at: http://actiongamesminiatures.com/the-story-of-drake-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Check out some of ths Drake concept art: Here are some sketches of the people of the land: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 This is picture of the Glypton. This beast has a devastating short range attack which uses magma (how do you like that Doctor Evil): ...from concept to painted miniature!! Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Check of these two new sculpts for Drake. The Mobi rider and the Jaguar rider... Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Footman Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hello G. Footman YES it is. I think this take on dragons or should I say how dragons are used as characters is unique and creative. Have u checked out the Action Games Miniatures web site? Guessing u r a Wyrd player....what else did u play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 sorry the indie campaign didn't make it. Some of the mini's didn't do it for me at first, but they're growing on me....and there are some that I really like. The take on Dragons is pretty cool and I like how they're kind of customizable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Ah, yes that was a ruff lesson, BUT things were learned and notes taken so Drake will b back on Kickstart in the very near future. . so keep your eyes open. I continue to post stuff here. So what other wargames did u play- obviously u play Malifaux...what faction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I continue to post stuff here. So what other wargames did u play- obviously u play Malifaux...what faction? I've played several (WHFB, WarmaHordes being the largest) but I'm pretty much Malifaux only for the last couple years. I play something from all factions except Neverborn and Rezzer. I think I'm up to 14 crews now....with my soon to be 15th being released this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyled Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Some of those creatures look really nice. I'm really digging the Last Elder model. The mini based Ccg idea sounds interesting. Hope to see some more of this in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hey Guys, Just wanted to let u all know that there is a cool discussion going on right now regarding the development of a boutique model(s) for the upcoming KS campaign. You all might want to check it out on the Action Game Miniatures forum :1_Happy_Puppet1: Cheers Mike P.S. The Simulacrum 29 mini is wicked cool. I think I will be getting a couple of these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hello All, Have a new concept sketch to show off from Drake: Also some news the Kickstart campaign for Drake will start around the first week of February!! Make sure you check it out. Peace, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hello All, Here is a new concept sketch for the Saan faction. The creature as elegant mystical appearence: Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hello All, Just thought you guys might want some info on the forces of Drake. Here is a quck description of the mighty forces which are locked in dealy battle in Drake Rish: The deadly sky raptors. Manipulators of humanity and unfathomably devious, these creatures love war, conquest, and ornate armor. Rish forces use a multitude of human warriors and war machines with fast and efficient spells and summoned creatures Garrick: The great mountain lords. Massive and territorial, noble, but vicious, the Garrick have bent mountain dwelling tribal primitives to their will and defend their lairs staunchly against invaders looking for metal and riches. Garrick forces are full of might. High constitution gives their beasts an almost indestructible quality, while tribes of violent hominids obey their commands without question. What they lack in spell power and complex weaponry they make up for in crushing deadly force! Saan: The Ancient Mystics. Slender beasts with incredible intellects, the Saan have taken total control of the coastal Kaymayuk nation and from their ziggurats legions of Jaguar skin clad warriors march forth to do their will. Saan forces use spell power supremacy to dominate the battlefield. Any who attempt to attack their slim forms must survive the human sacrifice loving zealots that guard them and the chant magic onslaught that follows! Remember the KS campaign starts the first week of February! Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hello All, Here are some important game mechanic details for Drake. Drake is a 28mm Fantasy, small force (IE: model count) combination CCG (Collectible card game) and Table top war-game. This is an even combination of a CCG and Mini game; both elements have equal importance in winning. The cards are very comparable to most other CCG cards in size, texture, and content. They are not just “fog of war” or “random thingy happening” cards but played from a hand you build yourself to craft your own personal strategy and plays. ACTION GAMES MINIATURES is Very proud to have exceptional artists designing the cards. The game involves using a minimum of 30 cards and a maximum of 60 limit cards (3 copies of a card per deck). Max hand size is ten and you draw two cards per turn. Here’s the cool part: YOU PICK YOUR STARTING HAND OF 7 CARDS! Create the tactical situation you desire Here are the card types utilized in the game: CHANT: The Spells! (Only playable on operating models turn…) ENHANCEMENT: The Beef, Buffs, hurtful things, and those things that stick around and do cool stuff. SNAP: BAM, thought you had me didn’t you then Zzzzap! All of the sudden you don’t! Snap cards are a large variety of near instant card effects. The only basic limitation is that you have to play before or after movement or attacks are declared, not during. They can counter and re-counter each other, making strategy and resource management almost as fun as spoiling that satisfied smirk on your opponents face. Hope all this sounds very cool. Check out Drake at actiongamesminiatures.com Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenunez Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Presenting our Drakes first Character, Princess Acadia! DRAKE is not really a human character game, its more about DRAGONS and their deadly beasts, but you did not think we’d leave the heroes out altogether did ya! This River-crest Princess is a survivor. After returning from one of her many journeys into the wild lands to find her family and many ruling noble houses burned to cinders and huge ancient reptiles ruling in their place. She quickly made a point of loudly professing her devotion to the new leaders and claimed that her father was a tyrant, who she always hated (which drew raised eyebrows from those left at court, who knew this to be an outright lie). The Princess volunteered to lead the RISH Dragons advance forces, and most dangerous missions. This puts her in direct contact with the most elite troops (and wildest madmen…) with whom she secretly plants the seeds of rebellion against the RISH! Don't forget Drake will be on Kickstart starting the first week in February! Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 While I do like that nice armoured lady design the CCG aspect puts me off the game. But best of luck and if it succeeds then maybe I'll get a model to work as a hero in Kings of War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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