The Weekender: With Alessio “Cthulhu” Cavatore
February 22, 2013 by dignity
Video Sponsors: Wayland Games - Battle Foam
With Mercs Week starting on Monday we thought we would take it easy and have a chat with our buddy Alessio Cavatore about his new game Loka; and have a quick look at whats been happening in the world this week.
P.S. Stay tuned for the all new Weekender XL BS coming soon.
Congratulations to our Kraken Winner:
@kachow A.K.A. Kevin Chow
If we missed anything here are the links to all this weeks gaming goodness:
Release Watch;
Privateer Press Releases;
Skorne Mortitheurge Willbreaker
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/privateer-press/hordes/skorne/skorne-mortitheurge-willbreaker/prod_19668.html
Khador Winter Guard Infantry and Rocketeers
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/privateer-press/warmachine/khador/khador-winter-guard-infantry-and-rocketeers/prod_19670.html
Retribution of Scyrah Battlegroup
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/privateer-press/warmachine/retribution-of-scyrah/retribution-of-scyrah-battlegroup/prod_19671.html
Cygnar Stormblade Infantry and Storm Gunners
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/privateer-press/warmachine/cygnar/cygnar-stormblade-infantry-and-storm-gunners/prod_19669.html
Soviet Army Scouts
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/warlord-games/bolt-action/soviet-forces/soviet-army-scouts/prod_19771.html
Battlefront Releases;
Warriors of Market Garden
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/germans/heroes/warriors-of-market-garden/prod_19464.html
Land Mattress Rocket Launcher
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/british/artillery/land-mattress-rocket-launcher/prod_19461.html
Late War British Decal Pack
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/british/late-war-british-decal-pack/prod_19460.html
US Para Commanders - Warriors of Market Garden
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/united-states/infantry/us-para-commanders-warriors-of-market-garden/prod_19459.html
C15TA Armoured Truck
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/british/transport/c15ta-armoured-truck/prod_19457.html
RAM Kangaroo
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/british/transport/ram-kangaroo/prod_19453.html
LVT Buffalo
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/flames-of-war/british/transport/lvt-buffalo/prod_19451.html
Malifaux Releases:
Masters of the Path
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/wyrd-miniatures/malifaux/the-resurrectionists/masters-of-the-path/prod_19680.html
Burt Jebsen
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/wyrd-miniatures/malifaux/the-outcasts/burt-jebsen/prod_19330.html
Freikorps Strongarm
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/wyrd-miniatures/malifaux/the-outcasts/freikorps-strongarm/prod_19329.html
Wizkids
Batman Gotham City Strategy Game
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/wizkids/batman-gotham-city-strategy-game/batman-gotham-city-strategy-game/prod_18020.html
Loka: The World of Fantasy Chess
https://www.facebook.com/LokaFantasyChess
//www.beastsofwar.com/mantic-games/loka-world-fantasy-chess/
//www.beastsofwar.com/mantic-games/mantic-games-previews-fiery-bishop-loka/
Dropzone Commander New Releases
http://www.hawkwargames.com/
//www.beastsofwar.com/dropzone-commander/hawk-wargames-showcase-releases-dropzone-commander/
Salute 2013 Jason & The Argonauts Miniature (first time in plastic)
http://www.salute.co.uk/salute/salute-2013/
//www.beastsofwar.com/salute/join-argonauts-year-salute-2013/
Dungeons & Dragons Premium 1st Edition Re-Print
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/
//www.beastsofwar.com/wizards-of-the-coast/dungeons-dragons/ge/
Dystopian Wars Armoured Clash
http://www.spartangames.co.uk/
http://www.spartangames.co.uk/games/armoured-clash
//www.beastsofwar.com/dystopian-wars/dystopian-wars-shakes-arrival-armoured-clash/
TIE Fighter & A-Wing for X-Wing Miniatures Game
http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/
http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=174&enmi=X-Wing
//www.beastsofwar.com/fantasy-flight-games/x-wing/gun-rebels-tie-interceptor-xwing/
//www.beastsofwar.com/fantasy-flight-games/x-wing/tie-fighters-awing-fantasy-flight/
Arena Rex (superb looking new Kickstarter)
http://www.arenarex.com/
//www.beastsofwar.com/historical-battles/ancient-battles/fight-gladiator-arena-rex/
Batman: Miniatures Game Rules In English
http://www.knightmodels.com/nueva/
http://www.knightmodels.com/nueva/index.php/shop/show/viewcategory/batman-miniature-rules/IdCat_product/31
//www.beastsofwar.com/knight-models/batman-miniatures-game/batman-miniatures-game-beings-english/
Hell Dorado: Inferno
https://cipher-studios.com/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1188790300/hell-dorado-miniature-skirmish-game-inferno-expans
//www.beastsofwar.com/cipher-studios/hell-dorado/hell-dorado-inferno-heads-kickstarter-takes/
Forums:
Demons Teaser Trailer
//www.beastsofwar.com/groups/news-rumors/forum/topic/demons-teaser-video/
Videos by Sam (Joke thing wanting me to juggle)
//www.beastsofwar.com/groups/news-rumors/forum/topic/videos-by-sam/#post-79407
Who still plays Warhammer Fantasy 8th edition?
//www.beastsofwar.com/groups/warhammer-fantasy/forum/topic/who-still-plays-fantasy-8th-edition/
Flames of War vs Bolt Action
//www.beastsofwar.com/groups/flames-of-war/forum/topic/flames-of-war-vs-bolt-action/
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Long lay in. = Check
Breakfast eaten. = Check
Hot cuppa. = Check
Feet up. = Check
Roll another Weekender. = Check
Think of something witty to say at the end of the show, at the expense of looking stupid. = In Progress…….. 😀
seriously is that it? No mention of Wild West Exodus, get Alessio back in and ask him about that, he is designing the rules, . need to get that Kickstarter backed more to unlock the extra factions.
Fun show, I really love the idea of gaming the four elements, with the different dice.
Thanks for this weekender guys and glad to see Gav was correctly dressed this time!! However, where was Mings red gown and point eyebrows? 😀 The Batman games looks very pretty!!, would love to see how it is played and if the minis are as nice as the Batman that was pictured, I’m thinking they will not be, due to the cost, but hope they will still do the rest of the game justice. Warren, I to would like to see a children’s game be developed, but I think that in todays business environment, businesses really focus in, on how… Read more »
Warren: http://www.dicetower.com/game_reviews/b/batman-gotham-city-strategy-game
Enjoy.
Paul.
Nice find warlock. love the dice tower reviews 🙂
Watching the weekender while painting and drinking coffee is now part of my saturday morning routine! Great show guys!
Well said that man, a healthy thumbs up to you my buddy ol’ chum ol’ pal. 🙂
Hi Mick, I saw your point about whether I really need Kickstarter to fund Loka… You see, it is true that some of the games I worked on have done really well, but I was never sharing in the profits, I was in other words a hied hand (whether as an employee or a freelancer). Loka is different: Loka is my own game, a River Horse game, not a game owned (and therefore produced) by any big company. It is my own… my precioussss… Mantic is helping me by taking care of the production and selling/distribution, but all of the… Read more »
…hired hand…
You raise your hand at me and i’ll hit you back, you big bully!! 😛 hehe
I trust in what you say Alessio. And I really do hope that you get this off the ground, you are a great guy and I think that has helped in part, to get you where you are today. I am sure that the community will help you make this happen. One additional thought though. As most people have their own models. Would it not be an idea to make a REALLY nice board/boards for the game? You mentioned terrain being a part of the dynamics. How about a dungeon board with walls around it, or maybe room? I recall… Read more »
Thanks for the nice words Mick. Yes, I am truly terrified and really tense right now… As a creative, revealing something you designed to the public is always nerve-wracking!!! Nice idea on the board, and making better terrain pieces (like 3D stuff as opposed to cardboard counters) is definitely something we have discussed with Mantic… But we’ll have to see how the Kickstarter goes… If it goes really well, we can get into some really cool or even posh chess boards… I dream of see-through glass pieces with an LED light inside, and no batteries (the power is provided by… Read more »
Indeed Magnetic induction would be cool idea!! Really bring the fire and water elements to life!! I have been looking at a few chess sets just now and some nice plain one for $2500!! it was leather board and wooden pieces. http://www.design-moderne.com/hermes-chess-set/
There is a light one on here as well as a fair few themed ones! Boat one is awesome. 🙂
http://www.crookedbrains.net/2011/11/creative-and-unusual-chess-sets.html
just wondering Alessio, would that have a sensor to tell what faction the mini is from to light up in its corresponding color?
BoW Justin
good luck with the loka KS too,
To say it with Theoden:
“And so it begins…”
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1744629938/loka-the-world-of-fantasy-chess?ref=live
Is the Pawn level pledge for the rulebook enough to play with if you already have Shuro and Turanga? I don’t get to play it much so will probably wait until the proper release.
Few weeks ago you mentioned about making a Warriors of Chaos week – are you still planning on doing it? And today pre-orders for Demons of Chaos and Chaos Demons have started. Have you got anything in mind for them?
Cheers
Nice work Alessio, really liked Turunga when you showed me how to play it at YellowCon and Loka just looks so much better even than that. Always had a fascination with ornate chess sets.
In GW version Harry has big shoulder pads and is the Chapter Master of Gryffindor Guardians ? O.o
If all five armies of earth, fire, wind, water, and heart get made will there be a special Captain Loka piece made?
Grats Alessio. $25,000 pledged 🙂
Dream come true. yay
Ok where is it ? Me thinks the XLBS has gone back stage and slipped out the fire door
RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!
but in all seriousness, thanks beastsofwar you guys guys have really stepped up to the plate and have been doing brilliantly since the move to tabletopnation, keep up the good work and know that kraken will be going to a loving home 🙂
No Wild West Exodus?! That’s what I’m excited to see and talk about!
So when will the other half be on backstage?
This was so inspiring I want to make a game 🙂
Thanks guys. I’m looking forward to Loka – speaking from more of a painter’s POV. I think any of the sets would be a nice side project to paint up. This said I think any based on Chess mechanics is a great idea as movement and model positioning is one of the most important aspects of any wargame and most of the hard work has already been done, whilst its universal enough to pick up quickly. Combat-wise I’d like to see ranged attacks and fireballs…they’re obligatory! On the subject of elements I think the Chinese consider metal as a fifth… Read more »
Naaaahhh, that will never work!
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discreetly makes a note…
😉