[MAYHEM] Fantasy Mass Battle Rules

Started by bombshell games, 27 January 2013, 02:17:10 AM

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Hi everyone! My name is Brent Spivey, and I'm one of the sponsors for this years Pendraken Painting Contest. In addition to the prizes I've already contributed, a copy of my new game MAYHEM will be available as a prize choice for the second place finishers in the Vehicle and Fantasy& Sci-Fi categories.  I'll be releasing MAYHEM in PDF format on Wargame Vault next week. Leading up to the release, I'll be previewing some of the game's features in a little more detail [so stay tuned]. If there's anything that your especially interested in learning about, then don't hesitate to ask. Here's a quick overview of just some of the features:

    - custom points based army construction
    - uses d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20 dice
    - VERSUS game engine [including Deadlocks and Overdrive]
    - play at any scale including 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, and 28mm
    - players can use armies based for other systems
    - no casualty removal
    - includes quick reference sheets, army construction worksheet, and General’s Compendium
    - official support from popular miniature manufacturers

MAYHEM gives you complete control over building your army from the ground up. After creating core profiles and heroes, you have over 40 options at your disposal that can be used to equip and upgrade. These include unit designations, weapons, armor, standards, traits, abilities, and gear.

The VERSUS game engine layers mechanics and interactions in such a way as to provide a truly innovative and unique gaming experience. To begin with, stats in the game are not based on fixed numbers but on die types instead. Anytime that you are called upon to roll dice, you may instead choose to take the default; this is equal to half the value of the die. This choice of risk versus reward is behind every decision in the game.  These die types can be improved in steps depending on which weapons a unit is equipped with and what type of unit it is combating. This system of soft and hard counters means no complicated tables or stat lines are needed, yet it rewards the application of both tactics and strategy.

The game can be played at any scale, and players may use armies already based for other popular mass battle systems. Speaking of basing, there is no individual casualty removal in the game so hobbyists are free to make each unit a mini diorama.

The download includes the General’s Compendium. This is a living document that gives would-be generals example unit profiles, advice on tactics and army building, designer’s notes, musings, and meta-game discussions. This document will be updated periodically and be used as a FAQ as needed.

MAYHEM is officially supported by some great partners including: Demonworld, Eureka, Litko, Microworld, Pendraken :D, and Rebel Minis.

Keep up with all your MAYHEM updates HERE!

Additionally, if you have any questions about HAVOC or The Battlefield, then don't hesitate to ask!

barbarian

I already play, The Battlefield.

I have try Force on Force before, but the fun wasn't there.

The Battlefield is a good game.

May enter the Vehicle category only to try to win this one. (If I don't, I'll buy it anyway)  :d
2015 Painting Competition - Winner!
2018 Painting Competition - Runner-Up!

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QuoteThe Battlefield is a good game.
Glad that you're enjoying it!

QuoteMay enter the Vehicle category only to try to win this one. (If I don't, I'll buy it anyway)  :d
I like the way you think! ;D Good luck in the contest.

Leon

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Techno

Welcome from me too Brent.
Cheers - Phil.

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nikharwood

Welcome Brent  :-h

With a name like Mayhem, you'll be used to these kind of surroundings  ;) :d

Ferb

Any batreps or reviews we can check out?

Ferb

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QuoteWith a name like Mayhem, you'll be used to these kind of surroundings
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Any batreps or reviews we can check out?
Ferb, the game is being released this Friday. Some advance copies have been sent out for review, and I suspect there will be at least a review or two out by this weekend [possibly a full battle report!]. Until then, if your curious about anything in particular, then don't hesitate to ask!


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