The Barons' War 4 - Outremer (The Crusader States)
Created by Andy Hobday & Paul Hicks
New, highly-detailed, 28mm medieval miniatures, terrain and retinue lists taking the award-winning The Barons' War to a new setting.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Freebies to say Thank You!
almost 2 years ago
– Mon, May 30, 2022 at 10:21:06 PM
With less than 48 hours to go this has been the most successful campaign we have run, and your support has exceeded our expectations. So to show that we do appreciate your help, we are adding some extra freebies.
EXTENDED RETINUE LISTS
The idea behind our journey to Outremer was to focus on the same time frame as we have for The Barons' War which is the early thirteenth century. With this as our brief, we've created retinue lists to fit—the twilight years of the Franks in the Levant. However, with the campaign's success, we've decided to extend these lists to cover the years 1098 - 1291, when the crusaders first arrived until they were finally driven out. Extending the period will also allow us to add the popular named characters we hadn't initially intended to include as playable commanders and warriors.
SIEGE RULES FOR THE BARONS’ WAR
We hadn't planned to, but we will be adding rules for playing out sieges that will work for any The Barons' War setting, not only in Outremer. The idea here is to include new rules for storming and fighting in fortified locations and built-up areas. We are still exploring how we would like to represent this in the game best, as we currently have more than one option to play a siege game, and we enjoy each of them differently. More on this as it evolves.
TURCOPOLE GUIDE & MAMLUK CHAMPION
Besides additions to the supplement book, we've included two new figures for free to all pledges over £45. The Turcopole Guide can be an addition to any command group, and his inclusion allows any group of warriors who accompany him to ignore difficult terrain.
Turcopole guide
Any Muslim commander can add the Mamluk Champion to bolster a group of their choosing as long as it isn't a command group. The group benefits from the champion's fighting prowess.
Mamluk champion
To finish and echo what I have said many times before, "Thank You" so much, I really mean it. There would be no Outremer range and rules without you guys backing us, so it means a lot to Paul and me.
Don't forget I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Stay Safe!
Outremer Sample Retinues
almost 2 years ago
– Sun, May 29, 2022 at 06:06:31 PM
Outremer by Peter Dennis
As the campaign enters its final couple of days, I would firstly like to take this opportunity to thank everyone, once again, for the fantastic support we have received, which is allowing us to bring a long-discussed supplement to The Barons' War.
In response to several requests, we've taken the opportunity to put together two sample 1000pt retinues, one for the Muslims and one for the Franks.
As ever, with an early look at force list, the points values and special rules are subject to change as playtesting continues up until the book goes to print.
MUSLIM WARRIORS RETINUE - 999pts
LOCALISED FRANKS RETINUE - 999pts
Both retinues come in at 999 points, and, funnily enough, both use every miniature included in either the All The Franks Pledge or the All the Muslim Warriors Pledge. So for those who have backed at these levels, your retinue is pretty much ready to go.
And if you have gone "all-in", you will have a retinue for each side that can jump straight into the action (once they have had a lick of paint!).
Many of you would like to customise your Retinues to match your play style, so there will be plenty more options to choose from. Be it changing the size of a group, changing their equipment, bringing allies from the West or adding local allies. Most of all, we look forward to seeing the Retinues you create and share over on the Facebook group once shipping begins.
All the Outremer Figures pledge
almost 2 years ago
– Sun, May 29, 2022 at 02:19:42 AM
We have added three new pledge levels to the campaign called *All the Outremer Figures*, *All the Muslim Warriors* and *All the Franks*. You can swap to any of these by clicking on the 'Change Your Pledge' button.
ALL THE OUTREMER FIGURES
When we revealed the last few stretch goals of the campaign we received lots of requests to set up a pledge level which, if backed, results in you receiving all the figures from the campaign. For those who asked you will be pleased to know the new pledge looks like this...
We'll incude this as a single add-on product in the pledge manager for those of you who have backed a terrain pledge and want to easily add all the figures.
The eagle eyed among you will probably have spotted these chaps with their holy relic?
Mr Hicks has included the 'Holy Relic' pack as a huge thank you to all who back us at this pledge level - which is for one of every miniature he has sculpted for Outremer. We believe there are 99 figures in total!
ALL THE MUSLIM WARRIORS
Love the Muslim Warriors from the Outremer campaign, and want one of each of these figure in white metal? Well we now have a pledge level just for you!
ALL THE FRANKS
Wanting just the Franks from the Outremer campaign, and would like one of each figure in white metal? They now have their own pledge level too...
Please note: Changing your pledge will not affect you receiving the 24-hour exclusive figure asthis is based on your backer number.
If anyone has any questions about the new pledge levels, or anything else at all please do not hesitate to contact us below in the comments or via a message.
Have a great start to the week everyone and stay safe. 😃
An extra 25 physical Fortified Hospital to be made available
almost 2 years ago
– Sat, May 28, 2022 at 07:17:32 PM
Following on from a positive response to our last update, we have decided to create a final pledge level for a further (and final) 25 physical Fortified Hospitals.
digitally sculpted by Daniel Kelly
With four days left to go, a new pledge level will go live on Saturday the 28th of May at 11:00 (UK time). This new batch of forts will be made available on a first come first served basis.
printed in resin & painted by George Asling
The Fortified Hospital (physical terrain) 3 will have an estimated delivery date of September 2023. Backing at this pledge level will NOT delay anything else from your pledge being sent to you as, when ready, the fort will be shipped separately.
printed in resin & painted by George Asling
You must swap to the Fortified Hospital (physical terrain)3 pledge if you plan to back a physical fortified hospital. If you wish to include miniatures, total up the combined value and add that amount to your pledge. You will be instructed on how to add extra figure packs inside the pledge manager when it opens in June.
Alternatively, don't forget, if you have a printer or know someone who can print it for you, you also have the option of adding the STL files to your pledge.
a render of the complete fortified hospital
Musim Medium Cavalry 2
Last night Mr Hicks finished the second pack of Muslim medium cavalry, and once this update has been sent, we'll add them to all the relevant graphics replacing their white placeholder.
My plan is to join these two chaps with the Veteran Sergeants on horse to create a local group of mounted warriors serving a Frankish lord, helping to characterise my local retinue.
As we head into the final weekend, Outremer currently holds the title of the most successful campaign we have run to date. Going into the final Sunday, if the project continues to hold its total above £82k we will look to add something new to celebrate and share in its success.
Is there enough interest to offer more Fortified Hospitals?
almost 2 years ago
– Sat, May 28, 2022 at 07:11:51 PM
Good day everyone!
Over the last week, we have been asked several times if there is any possibility of offering more physical Fortified Hospitals. Having looked at our production schedule, we believe we can offer another run of 25 if there is sufficient interest.
There is a caveat to this, however. As you can imagine, a piece of this size is not a quick print, so to give enough time for production, the shipping date for this final run would be September 2023. Offering an extra 25 Fortified Hospitals would delay the general release date until early 2024.
To be clear, at this point, we are not confirming another 25 will soon become available. We are initially trying to gauge interest and make sure it is something you, our supporters, want. If you are interested, please comment below and let us know, and we will take it from there.
