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Dark Skies Staff
07-03-2013, 04:13 PM
Hey Guys, we need your help to make Dark Skies a reality
Dark Skies is an aerial combat wargame, the miniatures are 1:72 (24mm) aircraft with ww1/ww2 aesthetics with a touch of fantasy, from light fighters to huge flying carriers. There are 6 factions: The Kingdom of England, the Germanic Empire, The Kingdom of Iberia, the Russian Empire, the Gallic Duchy and the Foreign Legion (Mercenaries). Andy Chambers will do a final edit of the rules and Plastcraf will do the scenery.
LINK--> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922026722/dark-skies-in-the-land-of-the-empires
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Please, check it out.
faolan
07-03-2013, 09:26 PM
Reminds me of Crimson Skies a bit...
Dark Skies Staff
07-04-2013, 07:58 AM
Well, that's a compliment in my book. Here's a PDF with extra info about the game. A little bit of background and a Rules overview to give you a better idea of the game.
http://www.mediafire.com/?h2e5tb188tc7y2j
pauljc
07-05-2013, 09:31 AM
Not really impressed by this one. I would have focussed more on the models. Just my opinion, though.
GrauGeist
07-05-2013, 02:21 PM
Except basically none of the models look like they could possibly dogfight. Give me a FW-190, and I should be able to own every single design that's been proposed.
Dark Skies Staff
07-11-2013, 10:24 AM
A lot of new things and updates have been coming to the Dark Skies project! Please help us to make it a reality.
LINK--- >> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922026722/dark-skies-in-the-land-of-the-empires
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The game mechanics allows players to enjoy a 3D gameplay, the stands can go up and down to represent the different altitude levels and the manoeuvres and aerial techniques create an engaging system of air clashes.
Andy Chambers (extensive works on Warhammer 40.000, Starship Troopers, Dust Tactics, Necromunda, etc.) will do a final Edit on the rules to guarantee balanced and refined rules and Dylan Owen (Proof-read 42 titles for the Black Library) will proof-read the final version of the rulebook.
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There are right now 5 factions, but more will be revealed in future! Check them out:
The Kingdom of England:
In the game board, the Kingdom of England has the most agile fighters in the Dark Skies: the Warfly, light armoured but high defence skills. The medium and heavy aircraft of the Kindom of England have one of the highest fire rate making dozens of gunfire bursts. More tactical players that what to make agile movements while heavier aircrafts give support fire, will enjoy playing with the Kindom of England Army.
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it continues in the next post...
Dark Skies Staff
07-11-2013, 10:27 AM
...This comes from the previous post
The Germanic Empire:
In the game board, the Germanic possesses the superior fire power in the middle-heavy aircrafts. The lighter fighters like the Foker D1 are reliable and highly manoeuvrable allow the players to take advantageous positions. Offensive and daring players will be right at home with the Germanic army!
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The Russian Empire:
The gameplay of the Russian army is based on the high number of its ranks to overwhelm and crush the enemy. The MS3 and the MS7 cover most of the needs any player would demand on any army, and you can flood the game board with them. The Black October is a hard hitter that provides heavy fire power to your vanguard. If you like big armies with lots of resources to overcome your enemies, the Russian Empire, is the perfect army for you.
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The Cthulhu Creatures:
The Cthulhu are few in the game board but quite powerful and their unique rules and nature make the creatures an interesting army to play. Combining the resources and abilities of the different creatures can cause serious mayhem in the enemy lines but if the creatures are isolated and surrounded can be suppressed. Skilled players that know how to combine resources and love super-elite armies with few but impressive miniatures will find the in Cthulhu faction a source of unlimited fun.
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The Foreign Legion (Mercenaries):
Players can fully customize their Foreign Legion army choosing aircrafts from any other faction and adding unique rules and aces to make their own individual armies. With just a few but very powerful miniatures the Foreign Legion is a great choice of an army for those players who like maximize their resources and use many powerful aces at the same time.
Lothar von Stauffemberg, Mike Yegar and Auryl the Winged are some examples of the Aces from the foreign Legion.
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We’ll bring more news soon, check for new updates in the project every day and do not hesitate to contact us in our Kickstarter project with any doubt you may have (In English and Spanish).
LINK--- >> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922026722/dark-skies-in-the-land-of-the-empires
Cheers!
Dark Skies Staff
07-15-2013, 01:43 PM
News from Dark Skies!
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922026722/dark-skies-in-the-land-of-the-empires
Cthulhu creatures keep appearing and the skies keep getting darker:
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The Gaul faction is now out and available on most pledge levels:
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The Add On is available for all the pledge levels, now you can adapt and personalize your rewards.
Take a look at the new Add On area now including the new Cthulhu creatures and the Gaul faction miniatures.
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LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922026722/dark-skies-in-the-land-of-the-empires
Originalmoh
07-26-2013, 08:18 PM
I remember seeing this earlier...
Good luck mate
Asymmetrical Xeno
08-03-2013, 10:16 AM
Well, it's sure nice to see my beloved Polyps turn up in more games, and the design is cool. It's better than more boring cthulhu focussed stuff for sure, and polyps actually look good.
Dark Skies Staff
08-05-2013, 08:45 AM
Today is the last day of the Dark Skies’ Kickstarter Campaign. It is the last chance to support this project and help to make it a reality. Take a look at the project at is final hours!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922026722/dark-skies-in-the-land-of-the-empires
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