Monsterpocolypse

[CylonDorado]

Ok, this game is seriously hampering my Wargaming. Last Thursday (40k night), and earlier this evening (fantasy night), EVERYBODY was playing Monsterpocolypse. I must admit it does look kind of cool, but it is recomended that to start up you get the starter and 2 booster packs (since in this game you get models randomly), which is about 50 bucks, just when I'm saving up for a battle of black reach for the new rule book, and a budding space marine army. Also, I'm worried it's just a fad. In this game the models are painted and assembled, so there's not really a hobby side of it.

I don't know what to do... Should I hop on the bandwagon, or expect this thing to blow over and not waste my money. Since people are playing it just about every day, I'm thinking they're bound to get tired of it sooner or later.

[ErA | zoe)ender]

Yeah, pass it. At some point you will tuck those models away into a drawer never to be seen again.

And pass Black Reach, save up for something juicier

[Julio]

monsterpocalypse?

[eirikr]

Oct 29, 2008 4:10:54 GMT Julio said:

monsterpocalypse?

QFT

Maybe it's just been a while for me here, but what is this you speak of? Everyone at your store only playing Nidzilla... hahah.

Seriously though, never heard of it. If it's a GW product it's only going to be popular for about a month before they pull it, because it's just what they do to their non Warhammer products.

I remember a friend trying to get me into Starship Troopers miniatures gaming, and that was definitely a waste of time. (glad I didn't invest in it)

[invictus]

I have played it and it is amusing. Luckily the store I go to demo's the game and they have most of the figures so I did not need to buy it. Thing I don't like about it is well its a collectible game. I can never bring myself to buy something when I don't know what is inside.

If you play battletech, the buildings included in monsterpocolypse are the perfect size for them. Oh and some of the models they have are interesting enough that I'll get them when they go cheaper to use as conversions/scenic base etc...

[hivefleetezekial]

Oct 29, 2008 4:20:22 GMT eirikr said:

Oct 29, 2008 4:10:54 GMT Julio said:

monsterpocalypse?

QFT

Maybe it's just been a while for me here, but what is this you speak of? Everyone at your store only playing Nidzilla... hahah.

Seriously though, never heard of it. If it's a GW product it's only going to be popular for about a month before they pull it, because it's just what they do to their non Warhammer products.

I remember a friend trying to get me into Starship Troopers miniatures gaming, and that was definitely a waste of time. (glad I didn't invest in it)

What the OP is talking about is a new game, produced by the makers of Warmachine/Hordes, Privateer Press.

As such, this is most certainly *not* 'other GW stuff', and does not belong in this section, CD. You may have better luck in general discussion (and with letting people know before hand 'this isn't a GW product', or giving some other kind of info as to what it is..).

[CylonDorado]

*Head Smack*

Yeah, your right hivefleetezekiel, I just thaght "not tyranid miniatures = that place where we talk about other miniatures". My bad.

But anyway, I think it might be starting to die down anyway. Only 2 people were playing it, and I actually managed to get a game in last night ;D.

[crimsoncoast]

It looks fun to me. Plenty of people play it at my gaming store.

[flyingspoon]

it looks good the models are quite well made but i say pass unless your willing to pay for it just do what you think is best see if you can get a couple of introductry games (trust me gamers want more people playing there game your bound to get one)

[CylonDorado]

Yeah, the models do look pretty good, but without the hobby aspect, you kind of lose some credibility in the "I'm not just playing with toys" argument.

[speiread]

I got a few boxes a bit ago and play on a regular basis. I really enjoy the game. It's innovative, easy to pick up and doesn't require a huge time investment. The battle system is similar to Warmachine (big surprise) and combat includes a plethora of devastating attacks, each suited to a different situation.

The thing I like the most is that instead of using beads or glass counters, you use dice. The dice also count as your "mana" or spawning points. This game is as much about resource management as it is combat and destruction.

The thing I hate is that it's a booster-based game. You can't buy singles from stores or even specific factions. This means, like Magic, you end up with many models you'll never use.

All in all, I really enjoy the game and I hope it doesn't die out before Privateer has time to put out a good number of expansions. If you're apprehensive, ask someone for a demo. I was hooked after my first game.

[CylonDorado]

O.k. speiread, I think I may ask for a demo. It does look pretty good, and now that I understand a bit more about it it does seem more interesting.

I think my main problem with it was how it seemed to me like it was taking everybody away from 40k, but that's really more 5th edition's fault then anything (although I'm an avid defender of it. But my defence just seems to make people hate it more ).

[gael]

Meh, what I saw at our store didn't look very intriguing.... Then again I was playing a 2 on 1 battle with some friends, talking to you, CD, and just kind of skimming over the back of one of the booster packs. So part of that may have been me not paying it enough attention. On an unrelated sidenote, after my last visit, my buying of the Kroot Shaper, Hive Tyrant, and Warriors made Ryan happy and my mom mad. Hehe. And yes, me and Alex did glue that HT together 5 minutes b4 it hit the field.

[CylonDorado]

Lol, I figured as much. Why did you need a kroot shaper again?

[gael]

I was spending money because I had just finished my Eagle Scout ceremony and relatives were all spending me money and gift cards =D It was for my Tau friend, because he didn't really have any money w/ him. He owes me about $20 now actually....

EDIT: Also, do you have any Fleshborers lying around? Or do you know where I can get some nearby?