December Preview + Roadmap

In December the trees come alive. Friends of the Wood Elves, the Treemen come in many different varieties from elf sized to massive oaks, ready to defend the Heartwood. The HDF drop in the heavy tech with the Attack and Support vehicles as well as the OGREs, massive robots customized for different battle field roles.

Please remember that these are early WIP shots of the models and not the final versions of the models.

Be sure to join our Patreon to get our November Rewards!

November New Release

In December as the snow starts to fall, the trees will rise in aid of the Wood Elves. The Treeman Elders are weary warriors who've long been defending the Heartwood. The Elders use their knowledge of the forest to deftly bring the fight to the enemies of the woods, while the Elder Wraith uses the magic of the forest to awaken the canopy with spells. The Treemen channel their anger at trespassers into their combat, lashing out at the forests enemies with a flurry of attacks from their weapon like branches. The Treemen Brutes are larger and tougher versions of the Treemen with the strength to match, able to include rocks in their branches they can take care of heavy armor where other Treemen might have an issue. The Tree Giant is a mighty oak of destruction, it's roots able to whip enemies from afar, it's branch weapons massive and terrifying, and it's command of forest magic make it a tree there's no hiding behind... or from!

Also in December the Human Defense Force get some reinforcements. The Commander is up to date with all the tactical data from HQ, helping to position his troopers around the battle zone exactly where they need to be. The Veterans are experienced warriors who've survived the perils of active combat with wits and skill. Given access to the advanced weapon lockers they can outfit themselves to any and all battlefield roles. The OGRE Robots are a larger version of the GRUNTs. Their Increased size making for a stronger frame that can deploy heavier weapons at ranged but also be effective at up close maneuvers by carrying a large combat shield and dispersing crowds with heavy batons. The Attack Vehicle is a street level tank used for crowd control, it's arsenal of acid canons and flamers make it great for clearing out enemy encampments but it can also be upgraded to armor breeching weapons to take down fortifications or fortified enemy machines. The Support Vehicle is a modified Attack Vehicle retrofitted to provide artillery support. If it shoots hard and shoots far, this sturdy platform is how it gets into position to start it's bombardment and it's heavy armor makes removing it nigh impossible once entrenched.

December is also when the Dwarf Guilds break out one of their super efficient machines, the Mining Titan. Built to be dual purpose, this mech does it's name sake and makes quick work of drilling out ore. But that same drill and precision can also be used to hollow out enemy tanks and fortifications. When it comes to Mining and War, the Dwarf Guilds are always prepared for both.

For Age of Fantasy: Quest the Plague Daemon Druid is a master of mycology, using his connection with mushrooms and nature to power his magic abilities. Joined by a faithful frog companion he's never without a reagent for his poisons and elixers.

In November the Urban Terrain starts to crumble with the Ruins Terrain. This form of terrain features walls and alcoves that appear in both Intact and Ruined form, allowing players to represent the destruction that happens in fields of war.

For our 2D releases, you'll see the Vampiric Undead - Set #2 and the Alien Hives - Set #2, plus Paper Terrain sets for both of them. The 2D models are a great way to prepare armies for games quickly!

You'll also get 8 Short Stories with Missions, 4 Game Missions, and early access to the Heart of the Rot campaign for Age of Fantasy: Quest and early access to the Into the Frontier campaign for Grimdark Future: Star Quest

3D Print Rewards (1 legend + 84 models + 112 bases + 18 game aids + 18 Terrain):

• Legendary - Dwarf Guilds Mining Titan x1

• Wood Elves - Treeman Elder x3

• Wood Elves - Treeman Wraith x2

• Wood Elves - Treemen x10

• Wood Elves - Treemen Brutes x6

• Wood Elves - Tree Giant x3

• Wood Elves - Themed Bases x56

• Wood Elves - Gaming Aids x9

• Human Defense Force - Commander x3+1

• Human Defense Force - Veterans x30

• Human Defense Force - OGREs x18

• Human Defense Force - Attack Vehicle x3

• Human Defense Force - Support Vehicle x5

• Human Defense Force - Themed Bases x56

• Human Defense Force - Game Aids x9

• Urban Platforms Terrain x18

• AoF: Quest - Plague Daemon Druid x1

• GF: Star Quest - Jackal Infiltrator x1

• GF: Warfleets - Progenitors Fleet x4

2D Print Rewards:

• Vampiric Undead #3

• Vampiric Undead Terrain

• Alien Hives #2

• Alien Hives Terrain

Games Rewards:

• 4 Game Missions

Lore Rewards:

• 8 Short Stories + Missions!

Early Access Rewards:

• AoF: Quest - Heart of the Rot Chapters 1-2

• GF: Star Quest - Into the Frontier Chapters 1-3

The above is only the new stuff that's being added next month, so you're also getting a ton of other welcome pack minis, a 50% discount code for our MyMiniFactory store, games, and much more!

Project Roadmap

In January the creatures of the forest partner with the Wood Elves to protect their home. Forest Deer are the mount of choice for the Deer Riders and their Leader. These nimble mounts are swift and steady, leaping over brush and felled trees with ease to get their riders ready for the first strike. The Glade Guardians' arrows thread themselves between the trees and branches over long distances to dispatch their enemies. Quick on their feet, they can deftly maneuver over terrain so the enemy has a hard time closing the gap. Enemies of the Heartwood watch your feet as even the smallest creatures defend the forest. Beetle Swarms gather beneath the brush to overwhelm with numbers. The Giant Beetle, on the other end of the spectrum, is a large and terrifying insect that uses it's exoskeleton of horns, claws, and carapace to rampage through enemy units. Uniting all the defenders of the forest is the Army Standard, a rallying point to elf, tree, beast and bug alike.

The Human Defense Force start January off with another tactical leader. Intel is what can make or break a campaign of war, so gathering the best intel to pass onto the troops is the job of the Forward Observer. Selecting the right targets and relaying their location means more direct hits for other HDF personnel. The Snipers and Sniper Leader are mission oriented marksmen, tasked with the elimination of high priority targets they can shift the tides of battle with one well placed shot. The Field Artillery are quick deploy weapon encampments. Easy to set up, they provide necessary heavy firepower from an entrenched position. The HDF Heavy Tank is a show of force from the humans to would be antagonizers, decked out with massive dual heavy weapons and an array of additional armaments it's as deadly as its imposing size suggests.

In January the Vampiric Undead flesh crafters unleash their latest prototype the Butcher Titan. This massive mountain of muscle and flesh uses it's body as a weapon, lumbering across the battlefield swinging it's massive cleaver. Watching its gargantuan blade carving and hacking out great chunks of land will shred the nerves of even the most stalwart defenders.

Here is the roadmap for the next few months:

• January - Wood Elves & Human Defense Force

• February - Wood Elves & Human Defense Force + New Fantasy Terrain + New welcome Pack

• March - Wood Elves & Human Defense Force

That's it for now, happy wargaming!

- OPR Team