![]() The scenery works great with miniatures, as you can see from the images above. ![]() The paint jobs look fantastic, but even should you go for one of the unpainted pledges, some simple drybrushing and inking should produce great results on these detailed sculpts. ![]() The terrain looks great on the table, and it’s good to know that they’ve promised that the final product will improve upon what you can see here. In all three of those categories, I feel that Castle Systems is successful. Like I said before, the major considerations for terrain are: Included are some shots with old WizKids D&D figures, to show off the scale and gameplay potential. Image by Paul Benson.Īnd here’s a gallery showing you some of the great attention to detail in the model. Like the Lair of the Necromancer, this is an approximation of the structure, as I did not have all of the actual pieces that will be included with that pledge level. This was the largest structure I could build, though by no means the largest available to pledge for in this campaign. It’s similar to the Stronghold pledge but smaller. This model is not part of the Kickstarter but may end up being offered in the pledge manager. A dungeon layout approximating the Lair of the Necromancer. The actual pledge will have a greater variety of interior walls and decor, as you can see on their Kickstarter page. Lair of the Necromancerīecause of the limitations of the pieces I had on hand, what you see here is a very rough, and smaller, version of the Lair of the Necromancer. With the additional pieces, I was able to build approximations of some of the other pledge levels that Boar Games is offering during the Kickstarter. What good dungeon doesn‘ t need a wall of skulls? Image by Paul Benson. Included with these pieces were some more of the highly-detailed modular wall pieces: Some of the highly detailed wall interiors. Even More Pieces!īoar Games later sent me out an additional assortment of pieces to better see some of the building possibilities in the Castle System: More pieces arrive! Image by Paul Benson. ![]() The finished tower, with magnetic accessories attached. It should also be noted that both the door to the tower and the trap door on the roof can both be opened and closed. The banner and torches attach magnetically to the columns. Here’s a closer look at the completed tower. First, I put together the base using four larger terrain pieces that easily attach together with magnets: To see this in action, let’s take a look at assembling the Cliffside Tower. This uses a combination of embedded magnetics to connect terrain pieces and slots in the columns to either allow walls to be slotted into place or to hold decorative terrain. How to Use Castle SystemsĬastle Systems employs what they call the “Boarlock” design. Here’s a closeup of one of the many interchangeable walls: One of my favorite walls, with a perching gargoyle. Image by Boar Games.Īnd here are all the pieces, laid out: The Cliffside Tower pieces. Here is what’s included in that pledge: The Cliffside Tower pledge. Initially, Boar Games sent me a Cliffside Tower kit, one of the pledges available in the Kickstarter. Final product will have significantly improved material quality.Īll of the pieces are 3D-printed and use a combination of resin and PLA.Final product will use N48/N52 magnets, for a much stronger connection between pieces.Some differences already planned between my samples and the final product: Note: My review is based on a prototype copy, so it is subject to change and does not reflect final component quality. New to Kickstarter? Check out our crowdfunding primer. Giovanni Pennelli is the digital sculptor, Stefano Fagioli is the in-house artist and model painter, Valerio Di Loreto handles the 3D printing, and Lorenzo Sabatini is the architect of the project. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with pledges starting at €59(approximately $65 USD) and ranging all the way up to €1199(approximately $1335 USD) for the enormous, handpainted The King’s Castle.Ĭastle System is produced by Italian 3D Studio/Factory Boar Games. What Is Castle System?Ĭastle System is 28mm modular terrain that assembles together magnetically. Now, Boar Games is hitting Kickstarter with Castle System, a series of interchangeable magnetic kits that address all of those issues. And for most, storage becomes a very real concern, as scenic pieces often take up not just a lot of room on the table but a lot of room on your shelves post-game. We want terrain pieces that are not only visually striking but also allow for great utility in gameplay. One of the biggest concerns consistently facing tabletop gamers is quality tabletop scenery.
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