![]() There’s a great deal of detail on everything from the massive tanks and carriers to the smallest infantry squad. The PHR and UCM models tend to use more realistic color schemes.Īnd don’t think that just because the models are small they’re simplistic. The range definitely lends itself to outlandish and colorful paint schemes, along with the Scourge to a lesser degree. The Shaltari in particular will grab painters almost immediately, especially with the studio images. That’s not to say that there isn’t room for creativity in the range. A comparison shot between USAriadna Foxtrot Ranger and UCM infantry. Granted, I used an airbrush for a most of the painting, but the models are small enough that using regular brushes won’t add much more time. I was able to get all of the models built, all of the Scourge models, and 3/4ths of the UCM models painted in a single afternoon. Wargamers who see painting models as more of a chore will love this game as the models lend themselves very well to drybrushing and will paint up to a tabletop standard in a very short amount of time. Miniatures: Putting the “mini” in “miniature”Īs I mentioned earlier, Dropzone Commander is a 10mm wargame, meaning the models are tiny! The infantry models are ridiculously small in comparison to 28mm models, which can be either a blessing or a curse. Players like me, however, who enjoy a rich and detailed backstory and universe as much as the game itself will be left wanting more. If you’re more of a tournament player focusing on the actual game itself, this won’t be a big issue for you. It’s a very simple story and falls well short of other games like Wild West Exodus or Warmachine. The rule book goes more in depth into each faction from a UCM perspective, offering an overview of the factions and their battlefield technology and, the rulebook also features small narrative snippets scattered throughout to help fill things in to a small degree. The vast majority of the lore was explained in the bullet list above there really isn’t much else. The background and lore is… sparse, to say the least. Image courtesy of Hawk Wargames.Īnd here we come up to the first big issue with Dropzone Commander, for me at least. Shaltari forces inbound, itching for a fight. Why they’re involved in the war isn’t really explained, aside from the fact that warfare is central to their society as a whole. They also have plenty of walker vehicles capable of walking up the sides of buildings to get a better shot at the enemy. The Shaltari, a warlike alien race who utilize teleportation technology to quickly redeploy around the battlefield.If you like gunlines, the PHR is for you. ![]() ![]() The faction is slower than the others, but they make up for this is sheer firepower.
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