Alternative Armies Maelstrome Competition (closed)

Total Model: Competitions

Alternative Armies Maelstrome Competition (closed)

By Antar

Dec 9, 2003

Maelstrome is a set of fantasy rules whose main aim is to provide a fast, easy and - above all - fun system. Its rules engine is based on the premise that you and your fellows (or foes) should be able to bring a good sized game to a conclusion within a single evening of play. All without melee amongst yourselves over ambiguous rules, or over 'who would have won, if their had been time to finish!'.

Being a set of rules designed for use with Alternative's 28mm miniatures and with the intent to allow you to field a BIG army while still being able to manage the play and wreak carnage on your enemy; it was vital that the rules were sturdy and reliable. Due to the unique nature of the world of Valon and the knowledge that players of Maelstrome have of the Fourth Age and the rise of Blackpowder the need for a familiar 'feel' to the rules was paramount.

The core rules of Maelstrome are transferred from Slaughterloo, the world famous Napoleonique rules system which has been played everywhere for about five years. This means that any player of Slaughterloo will be able to 'pick up' and play Maelstrome very quickly and new players will find a streamlined and adaptable set of rules for warfare.

The Maelstrome rules set is scheduled for release on January 16th 2004.

This month Alternative Armies are giving you the chance to win a set of Maelstrome rules. The lucky winner will also be invited to choose a selection of Alternative's superb figures up to a value of £40! There are even second and third placed prizes for the runners-up - as detailed below:

First Prize:	Maelstrome Rule set plus £40s worth of figures
Second Prize:	Maelstrome Rule set plus £20s worth of figures
Third Prize:	Maelstrome Rule set

All you have to do in order to get your sticky mitts on a prize is provide an answer to a very easy question!

This competition is now closed. It was won by (1st) Ben Brownlie, (2nd) Steve Utley and (3rd) Andrew Latham. All three correctly identified that the two crown princes of the Crystal Elves are Mordred and Marlass. Each winner receives a copy of Alternative's new fantasy mass battle system, "Maelstrome", which is released on January 16th. Ben and Steve will also get to choose a selection of figures.

Alternative Armies Website

<< Return to Competitions page | Goto Total Model main news page >>