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Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« on: October 06, 2018, 11:32:10 am »
Firelock Games, the company behind the 28mm pirate skirmish game Blood and Plunder, has announced a naval combat game  in 1/600 scale!

https://www.firelockgames.com/oak-iron/







From the company's splash page, it looks like they will be launching a Kickstarter for the game in about a month.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2018, 10:14:02 pm »
Mmmm, might have to jump in on this one. Mike Tunēz is pretty passionate about sailing ships and the golden age of piracy, based on some of the interviews I've heard.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2018, 11:24:37 pm »
Here's a preview of what's coming in the starter set!

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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2018, 08:11:40 pm »
The KS is live, and already funded!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/firelockgames/oak-and-iron

$69 US for the basic buy-in.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2018, 10:02:17 pm »
That was quick. I think they hit their funding goal in about 2 hours. Impressive, since they needed to get to $45k.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2018, 02:19:38 pm »
Dammit ... I don't need another irresistible KS...
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2018, 08:17:16 pm »
Quote from: Dakkar on November 08, 2018, 02:19:38 pm
Dammit ... I don't need another irresistible KS...

Don't think of it as a Kickstarter. Think of it as an investment in the future of naval wargaming.  :D

Dale, do you think this will get any traction with the historical players at the Haven? This is not the Napoleanic era--it's set at the beginning of the Age of Sail, so mid-17th century I think. Also, unlike Sails of Glory, it's geared more towards squadron combat than single-ship duels. Do you think that will appeal to the historical players there?
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2018, 09:55:44 am »
Quote from: Landlubber on November 08, 2018, 08:17:16 pm
Dale, do you think this will get any traction with the historical players at the Haven?

There's a heavy contingent for Blood and Plunder right now, so they might see this as awesome... or superfluous, since B&P has ship rules anyways. I don't think it cover this scale though, so it might be irresistible.
I'll ask what Troy thinks...
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2018, 01:31:59 pm »
I'm looking at this again ... the stretch goals have really progressed (a naval mat included!) to the point where $149 backing is impossible to resist. In a vacuum of other naval games (and not counting new BFG rumors) this could be massively fun and relatively affordable for the cost.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2018, 10:13:40 pm »
I'm inching closer and closer to backing myself...
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2018, 11:30:01 pm »
Aaaaand, I just backed it. Captain level. Need to do some historical reading on this period of naval combat before the game arrives...good thing I've got some time!
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2018, 12:54:48 pm »
I verified that the Haven is backing for some copies (bling included) so I'll wait and get one next fall
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2018, 12:55:55 pm »
Quote from: Landlubber on November 28, 2018, 11:30:01 pm
Need to do some historical reading on this period of naval combat before the game arrives...good thing I've got some time!

Me as well ... I used to know what the ship's "rate" meant, but my historical sail knowledge has atrophied over the years.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2018, 03:17:25 pm »
I have backed this, and will be waiting (un)patiently for it to arrive.  Also War Artisan has some paper ships from that era in 1:600 as well.
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Re: Oak & Iron: 1/600 Age of Piracy Naval Combat
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2018, 04:03:34 pm »
Funded! Wow, they raised about $200k with over 1300 backers. Lots of extra goodies coming too. This will be a nice little surprise on my doorstep next fall! (Hopefully they can deliver on time).

@Dakkar, glad to hear the Haven backed this as well. Looks like some good opportunities in this game for multi-player battles.
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