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Showing posts with label Dogmen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dogmen. Show all posts

Thursday, 6 June 2024

Ruddy Rats a Flintloque solo play micro scenario

Place this micro scenario into one of your full games of Flintloque as an aside or make it your solo play action for twenty minutes.  Use any of your cavalry miniatures and some Rats and you are off and running..or is that scampering?  See our FREE DOWNLOADS page or read on.

We played with the Pudigrochumsberg Army of Dogmen namely the Zanner Hussars but equally you could be Elves on horseback in the Witchlands or Dwarves on Boars in Krautia.

Ruddy Rats:  In this solo play micro scenario you take the part of a patrol of cavalry tasked with clearing out vermin.  But oh no!  You are surrounded and outnumbered.  Can you fight your way clear?  Contains optional extra rules and designers notes.  DOWNLOAD as a one page PDF from our website.

Right now in our Deals and Offers you get 20% off the 56532 Joccian Hussars ram mounted light cavalry of the Ratmen; single, pack and unit choices.

Start your adventure with the World of Valon with 5024 Escape the Dark Czar which contains ten resin miniatures, bases, dice and core rules with three scenarios.  Begin in Flintloque where there are lots of extra free scenarios and resources for your adventures in the snow.

Thanks for Reading.

Friday, 28 July 2023

Tax and the Hounding free full size solo and player Flintloque scenario

The last day of the Flintloque week is here and we end the month here too.  You have been asking for another full size and free scenario suitable for one up to four players.  Here it is.  We present to you...Tax and the Hounding!

“Listena, I dida not do dat eh.  It wasa some otha guy.”

Elaborately ruffled cuffs moved in time to Fartintelli’s words.  His demeanor was of one who was hurt by false words.  Of one who could not possibly be guilty of any crime no matter how small or insignificant.  Unfortunately for the famous opera singer he was conversing with an agent of his Britorcn Majesty’s revenue and customs and that agent did not believe a word that came from his slimy mouth.

“We know who you are Fartinelli.  We know it was you and we know it is you.  Even this recently posted bill shows you.  You owe and I am here to take you back to Albion to shake coins lose from your breeches.”

Tax and the Hounding:  A free four page full size scenario for solo play or several players.  To download from our website CLICK HERE.  The singer Fartinelli owes money to the Kyng and the tax collector has tracked him down. To get the Todoroni to Albion a forest must be crossed but unfortunately a force of Von Mohnblume Dogmen block the only road that the coach and its Orc Dragoon escort must use.  Will they get through?  

See the rest of what we have gratis for you on the FREE DOWNLOADS page. Over a hundred articles.

In the scenario the mighty Londinium Coach features as do the Orc Dragoons on Horse and on Foot as well as the Von Monhblume Dogmen.  Have you seen the Hob Goblin Miser who stands in for the tax collector?

This is your last chance to get in on 20% off at checkout (not shown on screen but will appear at checkout page on screen) on everything in Begin in Flintloque collection and the Todoroni of Nepolise collection too plus the free Todoroni Opera Singer (worth 5.00GBP) automatically in your package.  These ends on 1st August when the month changes over on the website.

We hope you have enjoyed the week and month of Flintloque content and releases.  See you all in August for a very different themed month indeed...

Thanks for Reading,

GBS  (Gavin Syme - Creative Manager)

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Dropping Logs in the Forest a Free Flintloque full size and solo scenario

Now added to the mountain of free files, downloads and scenarios for Alternative Armies game systems a brand new full size Flintloque scenario!

This constitutes all of the news for the World of Valon for this month.  See this new scenario and all the others on our FREE DOWNLOADS PAGE.  Have a browse for more than fifteen years worth of fun.

Dropping Logs in the Forest:  Solo or Two Player full size scenario for Flintloque.  Can the Legion de Nain Dwarves out in the woods cutting down trees to make barrels for a local bewery and its beir hold off an Ostarian Dogmen force of Grenadiers and Lancers?  Scenario includes unique rules, setting, map, force compositions, solo play bolt on, expanding the adventure, designers notes as well as lots of lovely photos.  Download HERE as a PDF for free.

This scenario sees the Legion de Nain facing off against the Ostarian Dogmen both of these armies have limited editions, packs, units and a divisional army pack too on their pages.  You should also check out 5028 Beir & Bones Game Pack or Book as you will see it to make use of this adventure.

Here are all of the pictures used.  Click on them to see them full size.  Codes of the figures are in the scenario.






Thanks and Enjoy!

GBS

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

New Dogmen for Flintloque: Colour Party plus remastered Grenadiers and Chassuers

Huzzah! Alternative Armies presents all of the releases for the World of Valon for this month. Following up on the new colour party for the Dark Elf Line and for the Zombies of the Witchlands we have the same for the Dogmen Grenadiers and Chassuers.  

Greatly asked for and now here three new miniatures plus three remastered packs  (bringing their bases into alignment) which assemble into two big Slaughterloo codes too.  Go to the Dogmen of Ostaria or the Confederation of Finklestein as these figures work for both with a change of uniform.  All poses can be had as packs or single miniatures within them by selection on screen.  So if you have formations of Dogmen already and wish only to gain a number of drummers or standard bearers this can be done with ease.

56132 Gulash Colour Party:  This new pack contains three larger Dogmen which are a Sergeant with Axe, a Drummer and a Standard Bearer who are all bare headed.  These fit right in with 56010, 56011,56012 and are the command element in units of 56513 and 56514 too.

56010 Gulash Command

56011 16th Ostarian Line Grenadiers

56012 16th Ostarian Line Chassuers

The officer and one sergeant from 56010 plus the three miniatures from 56132 form the command element of 56513 Dogmen Grenadiers (56011 troopers) and 56514 Dogmen Chassuers (56012 troopers) and as with all Slaughterloo units there is a built in saving for a full unit and such a unit is also a full Flintloque section too.

You can find the rules for the Dogmen of Empire and Confederation in 5028 Beir and Bones for Flintloque and of course in 5030 Slaughterloo as well.  These Dogmen also accompanied the Emperor Mordred into the Witchlands and can be found fighting the Undead of the Dark Czar.  See 56594 Dogman Witchlands Line for campaign dress poses into which you can put these new miniatures.

If you visit our Begin in Flintloque page you can get started in the game with the 5024 Escape the Dark Czar set.  If you already play then the miniatures in that beginners set slot right into any Ferach Empire and Witchlands force.

Thanks for your time,

GBS

Monday, 29 March 2021

56599 Von Mohnblume Artillery Crew released for Flintloque

Not far from the great city of Prest near the Bonhundian border with the Ostarian Empire is the small Dutchy of Von Mohlblume. A collection of towns and villages ruled by the young Duke Kurz Nase Von Mohlblume a cousin of the Emperor Klaffenhund. The dutchy is in a rare position in that it exists within the Empire but has some autonomy as long as it contributes troops to the war against the Ferach Empire. This protected position, far from any enemies, has bred a race of Dogmen with no natural foes.

Standing chest high to an Ostarian the Mohlblume are the smallest of the Dogmen to be found in Urop. They make up for this with a pugnacious attitude and stocky strength. Though in long marches they can often be heard wheezing as they try to keep up with the other battalions. They are uniformed and armed by their own depots as they find typical Ostarian equipment too large. The Duke has led his regiments against Mordred’s marshals in several campaigns and also against the Confederation of Finklestein in the vicious Haarausfall War. Which, though only weeks in duration, saw great losses against the Legions de Nain. Confederation forces were defeated in the Battle of Kleine Beine but in the effort there was much slobbering and passing of gas in the Pug ranks.

Brand new miniatures for Flintloque and Slaughterloo with the release of the Pug Dogmen gun team and horses adding to the forces of Ostaria and the Confederation of Finklestein.  Above you see the new Von Mohnblume Artillery Crew using the 59527 Ferach Grand Howitzer as well as supported by troops of the Von Mohnblume Line.  Who are they firing upon?  That is up to you but perhaps it is the Dwarves of Krautia.

56599 Von Mohnblume Artillery Crew

This set contains 28mm metal miniatures an officer with Sword and five different poses of Dogmen all with artillery equipment plus two limber horses. Dwarf sized 'Pug' type Dogmen standing around 23mm tall.  For use with any suitable artillery piece.  See them HERE.

Gunners support the line infantry in their advance upon the foe and with short legs and a snuffling hard breath while marching these Pug Soldiers are a great addition to your forces.  See them HERE with new photographs. There are also Casualties for these Dogmen which you can find HERE.  You can see all the Artillery we have for Valon HERE on the website from light to super heavy cannons as well as howitzers and mortar plus exotic pieces such as rockets, primitive guns and three barrelled cannon.

Download a free one page resource PDF from our web storage giving game statistics for Von Mohnblume in Flintloque and in Slaughterloo.  CLICK HERE.  See all our files on the FREE DOWNLOADS page.

This is our sole release for Valon in March and we will return with more in April with the beginning of a huge expansion to the miniature range filling out an existing classic force to a full army.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Monday, 15 February 2021

666th Zoltans Zombie Dogmen new flag by Andrew Craig

“There were many thousands of Confederation Dogmen in the Ferach Armee that invaded the Witchlands and now by way of re-animation there are regiments of Zombie Dogmen in the service of the Dark Czar.  Zoltan is a former mortal officer who now slays at will.”

One of the most popular Undead codes is 55506 666th Zoltan Dog Zombie Line and it is my delight to present a new free file for fans of the Witchlands.  Created by Andrew Craig for his own use and kindly given permission to share among Flintloque and Slaughterloo players a suitably scary flag for the 666th foot.  

Above we have created an image of the new flag at high resolution with a black border and centre separating bar for you to save to your device.  Scale it to the standard bearer's flag pole and print it.  

You can see the Army of the Witchlands on our website HERE.

Enjoy!

GBS

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Escape the Dark Czar in metal for Flintloque!

The bitter retreat from Moskova is where you begin your adventure. Take command of General de Brigade Hugo Saindoux and his three fellow survivors as they attempt to evade death and escape from the Witchlands. On their heels are a group of Savant Zombies, the finest Undead in the ranks of the Dark Czar, who are led by Captain Preserovitch. Their task is to capture the golden eagle standard carried by the young Elven drummer boy Ayers Quinte de Toux. Will the survivors outwit the living dead? 

We were asked by long term players and collectors of Flintloque for something a little bit unusual.  We have done this. There was one thing we could do which would be special.  The beginners set for Flintloque titled Escape from the Dark Czar is an excellent value all resin code.  Now you can get the ten miniatures from the 5024 set in metal and as an aside you can also purchase the booklet from the set on its own too.  Go HERE for the metal or read on for more.  Saindoux with weight!

January Storm 2021 Event is on!  Read all about this month long event on our BLOG.  Until 1st February there is 15% off every order automatically at checkout plus eight new releases and a free Banshee in your package.  Beat those winter blues and get your project on the go.  Browse our WEBSITE.


5024M Escape the Dark Czar in Metal: The metal versions of General Saindoux and his followers as well as the Savant Zombies of Captain Preserovitch are a weighty collectors item.  But in all other regards they are identical to the resin versions.  This code contains ten 28mm scale metal miniatures which are supplied unpainted and with resin cartouche bases.  Go HERE.



5024 Escape from the Dark Czar Booklet: Interested in Flintloque?  Get begun with the beginners booklet on its own. Your entry into the World of Valon and a massive range of miniatures and titles built up over more than two decades. From this starting point you can go in any direction from continuing the fight in the Witchlands to the dusty lands of Catalucia or the rolling fields of Urop marching with or against the eagle banners of the Emperor Mordred and his blue coated Elves. A twenty page booklet containing the core rules of Flintloque the Skirmish which will get you playing as well as character profiles and three introductory scenarios as well as the story of the Witchlands campaign. Written by Gavin Syme (GBS). If you enjoy the  booklet and fancy getting the miniatures for it just search for 5024 and you will see all the options for the figures in resin and metal on our website.  Go HERE.

Visit the Begin in Flintloque page of our website for all of the packs related to this news as well as free downloads and scenarios plus the booklet as a digital download. This is our release for January 2021 for the World of Valon.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Friday, 8 January 2021

Zahnner Dogman Hussars released for Flintloque

 "A new regiment raised after the ruination of Pudigrochumsberg and outfitted for the ongoing war against Ostaria. They are fine riders and many of the troopers were taken from the depots of the Hundmorder Dragoons. Used for scouting and harassing the enemy the Zahnner are a fang in the side of the enemy."

A new cavalry unit for all players of Flintloque and Slaughterloo who have Pudigrochumberg or Confederation of Finklestein or even Ostarian Empire forces of Dogmen.  As with all codes you can choose from a pack or a single trooper or a full unit with a saving tailoring your collection.  These troops feature in 5028 Beir & Bones and 5030 Slaughterloo.  

January Storm 2021 Event is on!  Read all about this month long event on our BLOG.  Until 1st February there is 15% off every order automatically at checkout plus eight new releases and a free Banshee in your package.  Beat those winter blues and get your project on the go.  Browse our WEBSITE.

59598 Zahnner Dogmen Hussars

This code contains five different metal poses of 28mm scale Dogmen mounted on Horses.  An officer with hand raised, a musician with horn, a standard bearer and two poses of sword armed troopers all in the same hussar uniform.  When assembled they stand about 35mm to the eyeline.  Go HERE.

“A blackened and burned land is all that remains of the once thriving kingdom of Pudigrochumsberg the victims of the Ostarian Emperor Klaffenhund’s madness.  In an attempt to gain popularity during the Ferach Revolution the Emperor decided to test his newly uniformed in white and musket armed Dog soldiers against this prosperous nation.  The few ready corps of troops that the  Houndian King Bonio of Pudigrochumsberg could bring to battle were scooped up and binned after a few weeks of campaigning.  Klaffenhund the head of the Yapsburg dynasty would accept no surrender and ordered the sacking of every city in their land and sowed salt into the fields. King Bonio and several regiments escaped and sought refuge with the Elves becoming a small force sworn to destroy the Ostarians at any opportunity.  Some Pudigroan soldiers with  Finklesteiner assistance fight on in their  ravaged country in attempts to dislodge the Ostarians unfortunate enough to be assigned garrison duty in Pudigrochumsberg.” - The Ruined Kingdom of Pudigrochumsberg

Uniformation – The Army of Pudigrochumsberg

A free six page army booklet to download for the Dogman kingdom of Pudigrochumsberg. Background, profiles, regiments, statistics and more.  A great resource for Flintloque and Slaugherloo players which includes these new Hussars.  CLICK HERE to download to your device.  See all of our other downloads on the FREE RESOURCES page.

Have you seen the rest of the Pudigroan Dogmen?  Check them out for Grenadiers, Line, Skirmishers, Cavalry, Artillery, Command and more HERE.

This is our release for the World of Valon this month.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Pudigroan Grenadiers released for Flintloque and Slaughterloo

The last new release of more than sixteen during this mega offer month is a big one for the World of Valon.  A whole set of new Dogmen from the ruined kingdom of Pudigrochumsberg.  This takes that army up to an all arms force of infantry (line, grenadiers), cavalry (dragoons, cuirassiers), artillery, light troops, command, personalities, limited edition and a Divisional Army Pack (DAP) saving 15% off an entire division.  Go HERE for this Ferach Empire allied nation to see everything.

“Give us our revenge was the only request of the thirty thousand Dogmen who marched into Armorican service. Give us the chance to kill Ostarians and we will. The Emperor Mordred was only too happy to oblige them and in addition to training them in Elvish drill he armed them with his firelocks and give them his artillerie was well. There are more than a dozen regiments of Pudigroan in the field against Ostaria.”

56597 Pudigroan Dogman Grenadiers

Veterans of many campaigns and extensive soldiering have made the remaining regiments of line that King Bonio possesses very effective fighters. Considered a breed apart these troops perform very well in battle.  Poses are an Officer with Pistol, Drummer, Standard Bearer with bone topped pole and musket, Sergeant with musket and spontoon.  Four different soldier poses with musket which are firing, advancing, loading and marching.  As with all World of Valon codes you get free resin cartouche bases included.  You can choose from a skirmish pack of ten, a unit of twenty (with saving included) or a trooper booster single (random trooper or ask for a pose you want in any amount).  Go HERE for these new miniatures.


These are characterful miniatures and each could tell a story of war in Central Urop.  Above is a front and rear block view of each.

Players of Flintloque and Slaughterloo a treat for you! A free six page army booklet to download for the Dogman kingdom of Pudigrochumsberg. Background, profiles, regiments, statistics and more.  CLICK HERE to download from us.

Pudigrochumsberg features in 5028 Bier & Bones game book for Flintloque and in 5030 Slaughterloo where you can create your characters and units and get playing.

Get started in Flintloque with 5024 Escape the Dark Czar beginners set which has core rules, three scenarios, ten resin miniatures, dice and bases all for a great price. See our Begin in Flintloque page for this as well as many free scenarios and articles following General Saindoux and his survivors as they retreat from Moskova.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Friday, 13 November 2020

Dogman mounted Field Marshal released for Flintloque and Slaughterloo

Now released a great generic officer for use in any Dogman Nation or allied army in skirmish and mass battle. See it in the Army of Ostaria or the Army of Pudigrochumsberg and the Confederation of Finklestein now or read on for more.

56118 Dogman Mounted Field Marshal. This code contains one mounted miniature which is composed of a senior Dogman officer with separate pointing arm and a running Dogman Horse with plain saddle blanket.  28mm scale metal miniatures.  Go HERE.

This release is a new rider and a new horse.  The horse is based upon the 56524 Horse used by most Dogmen Cavalry but it is in metal rather than resin and has a plain saddle cloth making it very adaptable for different uniform colours. As a generic character the Field Marshal can be created using the game rules in 5028 Beir & Bones as well as 5030 Slaughterloo and fashioned as you wish into your section or command structure.   

If you fancy getting into Flintloque then check out our Begin in Flintloque page where the 5024 Escape the Dark Czar beginners set can be had as well as many free downloads and scenarios.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS