Dieselpunk + Steampunk Culture
TANNHÄUSER board game
http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=28 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannhäuser_(board_game)
"The year is 1949. The first World War rages on. The forces of the Union strive to end the conflict through the use of advanced technology, created from the alien wreckage discovered at Roswell. Their soldiers are equipped with the finest military technology in existence thanks to the brilliance of Edison. From the devastating Flash Machine Gun to the sight-enhancing Night-eyes night vision goggles, the Union is winning the arms race. Their foes are the Reich. Headed by the occult powered Kaiser, this army of evil scours the globe for ways to enhance their prodigious occult abilities. Squads of the possessed sweep through Europe led by the Marquis General, Hermann Von Heïzinger. Recent developments in the war have forced Mother Russia to enter the battle. Living embodiments of the reawakened Slavic gods, the Matriarchy is a deadly force to be reckoned with. Their robotic hordes are fueled with the genius of Tesla, and his electrical weaponry is easily the equal of the Union's technological advancements. The war is reaching a fever point, which side will win?
Tannhäuser puts you in the middle of a alternate timeline. What we now call World War I has never ended, and the forces involved have chosen new ways to break the stalemate. Featuring the Pathfinding system, a revolutionary way to mark line of sight, Tannhäuser gets you in the thick of the battle quick. Each side has unique characters and equipment, and you must outfit your figures to best advantage in order to win. Each force has a multitude of equipment and weapon options. Customize your force, and ensure your soldiers have exactly what you need them to. The choices you make determine if your team is prepared for the enemy they will face."
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Permalink Reply by Hayen Mill on -
hmm...definitely dieselpunk. Nice find!
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Permalink Reply by Jonny B. Goode on -
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.
Time to die.
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Permalink Reply by Tome on -
Are you stalking me, Beauregard?
I just purchased Tannhauser three weeks ago. It's expensive, but it's a great game. Good strategy, excellent quality, and fun overall.
I do have to mention however, that the last three photos are inaccurate as to the product. Tannhauser: Field Ops is a different game altogether, I'm not sure where the first photo is from, and the last is a fan-made supplement that uses characters from the Hellboy universe.
Here's the trailer for the main Tannhauser board game.
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Permalink Reply by Beauregard on -
"Are you stalking me, Beauregard?"
You mean I use my totally slick zeppelin to travel with mindblowing speed from germany over the big sea watching what you discover dieselpunkish? Sure :-)
As for the game and the posted pics itself - I just took some various pics I found via google to show of some of the fluff the game has and didn't really paid attention how close they are connected with the basic board game... *shame* my fault... :-(
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Permalink Reply by Tome on
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Dude. If you knock on the door, or tap on the window Lost Boys style, I'd probably let you in. You're pretty awesome.
Since I bit the bullet and actually own a copy of this monster, maybe I'll take some photos and post a review.
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Permalink Reply by Beauregard on
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just watch out for a jet black zeppelin with wicked occult insignias on it. And if the guy coming out wears vintage black army trousers, a black coat and has a rough beard in his face - well, then that's probably me ;-)
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