The upcoming Star Trek version of the Mage Knight board game (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182340/star-trek-frontiers) just got listed for a February release at CSI.
http://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/219086
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Thinking I better put in a pre-order somewhere, before it arrives. The stock will likely be hit pretty hard due to Mage Knight's popularity.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 01, 2015, 11:58:49 AM
The upcoming Star Trek version of the Mage Knight board game (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182340/star-trek-frontiers) just got listed for a February release at CSI.
http://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/219086
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Thinking I better put in a pre-order somewhere, before it arrives. The stock will likely be hit pretty hard due to Mage Knight's popularity.
Insta purchase for me!
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Quote from: PanzersEast on December 01, 2015, 02:20:02 PM
Insta purchase for me!
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A lot of people are saying that. Including myself.
That's why it's probably best to make sure you get a copy reservered sometime before release. The demand will be relatively huge. I mean.. it's considered one of the best (if not THE best) solitaire board game systems out there. Add flying around in Star Trek ships and the first print run may well be aced rather quickly depending on how much WizKids prints.
I just hope WizKids doesn't do a half-assed job on the components. I expect it to be as good as the core Mage Knight game (which has some small issues), but hopefully better.
Also wonder if they're gonna try using the
Attack Wing models for the ships again. The same (unpainted) ones they used in the
Fleet Captains game. They would be much too large unless they made the hex tiles much larger scale for the game, but the tabletop footprint of Mage Knight is already pretty large without such a thing happening.
I know nothing of Mage Knight... so how replayable is ST Frontiers going to be once you've "discovered" all the missions and mysteries?
I love me some ST anything but A) getting it here to the Great White North will probably cost as much as the game B) the Canadian dollar only worth about $0.75USD and C) unknown game style (to me) all make me wary... not to mention mu game budget is shot to hell.... :buck2:
Quote from: Barthheart on December 01, 2015, 08:50:04 PM
I know nothing of Mage Knight... so how replayable is ST Frontiers going to be once you've "discovered" all the missions and mysteries?
I love me some ST anything but A) getting it here to the Great White North will probably cost as much as the game B) the Canadian dollar only worth about $0.75USD and C) unknown game style (to me) all make me wary... not to mention mu game budget is shot to hell.... :buck2:
I guarantee that some of the Canadian online gaming stores will have this up for preorder, Barth. No need to order from the states.
Quote from: Barthheart on December 01, 2015, 08:50:04 PM
I know nothing of Mage Knight...
How 'bout a summary and review by a Wargamer to get you acquainted with the system?
Pretty sure it's been on BGG's Top 50 Most Popular list through it's whole lifespan. Often considered contender as the best solitaire game available.
Replayability for Mage Knight seems to be quite good due to the modular & somewhat randomized bits, along with the varied scenarios. ST will probably be the same.
Bought. ^-^
I still haven't picked up Mage Knight. Someday...someday... ;D
My one hangup with this one is that it's Wizkids. For every game that they make with great components, rules and everything else, they seem to spit out another one that's a complete train wreck.
Quote from: bbmike on December 02, 2015, 07:11:49 PM
Bought. ^-^
You will not be disappointed... probably my top solo game of everything I have. The expansions Lost Legion and Shades of Tezla are both worth it. This game has some of the best mechanics of anything I have played.
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I still need to pick up Shades Of Tezla expansion for Mage Knight. Although there is still a huge amount of replayability left in the stuff I already have.
This is the first peak at the actual
Star Trek Frontiers components and mechanics summary I've had.
Looks like my wallet is gonna get even lighter next month.
May have to repaint the minis myself, though.
I've been waiting for it to release since December. Can't wait! :smitten:
thanks for this info, it looks like a future buy when I see it, I just got SFB out after I seen this .
Weird that it's not being sold on Amazon.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 27, 2016, 11:25:10 AM
Weird that it's not being sold on Amazon.
I rarely see "designer" tabletop games sold on Amazon near their initial release.
Usually takes awhile before the small stores start listing them there.
If the print run isn't sold out.
Hmm. Well since it was WizKids, I was thinking it might be on Amazon, but oh well if not. I'd love to have this, but I already have several UNOPENED frikkin board games that are crying for attention.
^game whore.
Mirth,
I have many games. It is known. As I am a game reviewer, and game reviewers are whores for games, we tend to collect a lot of them.
The thing is, I actually write reviews for the games I receive/buy.
Cough.
So cruel.
To be fair, I'm a bit behind.
On reviews.
But not like...yeah. Ha! O:-)
It's Star Trek. I may have do a review for it here. :smitten:
Ricky showing off Star Trek Frontiers..... on my pre-order list even though my BGing has suffered over the past couple of months.
It's in stock at CSI right now.
Hell.. I still have plenty of replay life left in the game this is based on so will put this off as long as possible. If I didn't already have the MK one, I'd be all over it.
Received notice that mine shipped! Can't wait to try it. :smitten:
Have my copy setup and ready to play.....
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on July 06, 2016, 07:39:46 AM
Have my copy setup and ready to play.....
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I'm guessing the components are the same quality as the base Mage Knight game, too? Albeit with those damn stock TV photos on the cards, instead of actual artwork.
Quote from: Nefaro on July 06, 2016, 08:46:57 AM
Quote from: PanzersEast on July 06, 2016, 07:39:46 AM
Have my copy setup and ready to play.....
PE
I'm guessing the components are the same quality as the base Mage Knight game, too? Albeit with those damn stock TV photos on the cards, instead of actual artwork.
Minis - are very good, I dig the Borg Cubes
Cards - feel a grade below the MK cards to me
Tiles - they are about the same as MK, however not as easily distinguishable on some of the locations
Box - for sure a downgrade from MK, still has a great insert, but box is thin
Dice - about the same
Data Crystals - again about the same quality, and I though the MK was just ok
Overall not bad, but not an upgrade from MK.... the box is the biggest issue I have so not too bad overall.
I am working on a website for faction specific random away missions. Just testing right now.
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I won't be able to get my copy until next week. :-\
I am looking at building a random mission generator (website) that will randomize missions and values.
Instead of just going straight to the diplomacy phase, you will go through the Alternate Phase. Next depending on your faction chosen, you will be presented with an random mission from an expanded list.
So for example if you are playing the Federation, you will have a higher probability of diplomacy missions, however you could also have missions involving the Holodeck etc....
I could do this in chart form because I know there are many who despise having to play with an added electronic device. Below are just some quick examples, nothing finished....
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I have been working to make some of the encounters not all diplomacy or fighting, but out of the ordinary or dealing with what you would find in an episode so the game plays out like a string of episodes. As you go around the map you may choose to play a token or just try your luck with the app...
For example, below is just a simple game of Poker.
If any of you guys want to help me test and tweak let me know...
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