All I Really Need to Know I Learned in WARMACHINE

Battle engines are some of the most exciting new models we’ve ever introduced to WARMACHINE. After the concepts were pitched and approved and the rules locked, the time came to shape the ideas into their proper places in the world of the Iron Kingdoms.

When it came time to do concept art for the battle engines, we knew we wanted to give WARMACHINE a set of models unlike anything that had come before while still adhering to the aesthetic of each faction.

WARMACHINE creator Matt Wilson set the bar with the concept art for the Cygnar Storm Strider. It was clear from the start he had a vision for this mechanical wonder, and his first design changed very little in the final concept. As the most technologically advanced of the battle engines, the Storm Strider visuals successfully crank up storm smith electro-nerd rage to a new level.

Welcome to Battle Engine Week!

Today is a big day for Privateer Press, and I mean “big” quite literally! Today, we pull back the curtain on the formidable Khador Gun Carriage (whose art was previewed in the latest GTM), the first of an all-new model type for WARMACHINE and HORDES: the mighty battle engine.

In my last blog I showed you how different materials are used in models, my current project is no different (although I can’t show you it just yet!).

Sometimes using putty rolled out into flat sheets is more versatile than plastic so I thought I’d show you how I make flat sheets of putty.

There are many types to choose from, you’ll want one that cures very hard, is not flexible and can be sanded and carved easily.

Dawnlord Vyros Nyarr pulled the cloak tightly over his armored shoulders. The hawk Jyren chirped disapprovingly as her perch was unsettled.
“Patience,” he told the bird. “The appointed time draws near.”

Vyros watched as the young lieutenant made his hurried approach. He knew what had alarmed the junior officer; he had expected nothing less from this particular Iosan. He was known for having a … delicate disposition and was easily upset.

Whether we’re talking about players or staffers, folks are drawn to WARMACHINE and HORDES for different reasons. Some came for the Iron Kingdoms setting, others came for the game play, and others were drawn to the hobby aspect of modeling and painting the beautiful Iron Kingdoms figures.
It probably comes as no surprise that I’m in that “game play” category since I work on development and playtesting.

In my last blog I talked about the work that went into the writing for our Mk II books, but I neglected one important fact.

I've mentioned before how one of the best parts about my job is the opportunity to share all the awesome stuff everyone at Privateer Press works so hard to create with our great community. Most of the time there is a very specific schedule to when we pull back the curtain, but every once in awhile something comes across my desk that I can't wait to share. And this is one of those things.