World’s End: This is not a Test

Am 2. Mai bricht nicht die Apokalypse an, aber das Tabletop „This is not a Test“ von World’s End Puplishing erscheint.

World’s End Publishing is a company with a simple mission; to design fun wargaming rules. It is our view that miniature rulesets can be more than just a collection of stats and charts. They should be evocative of their genre, but simple with just enough rules crunch to satisfy. We are proud to announce that after three years of hard work we are now ready to officially publish our first game: This Is Not a Test, a 28mm post-apocalyptic skirmish wargame.

May 2, 2015 – Mark your calenders now!

On May 2, 2015 we officially go live. Our online store will open and This Is Not a Test and an accompanying line of miniatures will be released and available for purchase from the World’s End Publishing website. This Is Not a Test will also be available from Wargames Vault.

This Is Not a Test – Post Apocalypse Skirmish Rules – The Rulebook

From the Back Cover:

The great armed conflict known as the End War ravaged the world for years but came to its devastating conclusion in just seconds. In the aftermath of the nuclear attacks, remembered as the Great Fall, the United States was left a scarred wasteland. Millions died, polite society collapsed and scientific knowledge was lost in a forest of mushroom clouds.

But hey, it’s not all bad.

You and your fellow survivors live in the Tri-State Wasteland, an unforgiving land of mutants, lost technology and as much opportunity as danger. In this new world anyone can make their own destiny. But it’s not easy and you better have grit, cunning, and a willingness to get a little dirty.

Features

• Playtested rules. Hundreds of games hours have been spent by groups across the country to make sure that TNT has been put through its paces. The rules have been revised and refined to a metaphorical razor’s edge. Be assured that TNT is not just a throw away ruleset to gather dust on your wargaming bookshelf.

• No I go U go. Letting one player activate his entire warband before you can go is outdated and unrealistic. Instead TNT uses a dynamic activation system where at any time play can switch between players, allowing for a true anarchic battlefield.

• Warbands of 5-20 models max. There is no need to go out and purchase a huge assortment of models. Chances are you might even have enough models in your collection to get playing immediately.

• Six factions to choose from. Raiders, mutants, preservers, peacekeepers, tribals, and caravanners. All have different options and play a little differently. There is a warband for every taste. Plus each faction has a sub-type with different agendas, even friends can be enemies.

• Plenty of mutations, skills, and abilities. TNT has over 60 different mutations, skills, and abilities. Different models types can choose individual skills, which encourages warband diversity. While there are a lot of skills, most models will have one or none, keeping the game relatively simple and not bogged down in minutia.

• Harness the power of the past. No wasteland is complete without powerful ancient weapons littered about. Everything from laser carbines, plasma casters, and the ever popular power armor. There are over 25 separate relics waiting to vaporize your opponents.
• Plenty weapons and equipment. With more than 60 separate weapons, armor, and equipment there is plenty of options to go around and a great chance you can use any model in your collection, no matter what their armed with.
• Multiple scenarios and full campaign. TNT has five balanced scenarios to challenge your warbands and more will be released in the future. Further, a fully detailed campaign system is included to keep track of injuries, income, experience, new skills, and overall reputation. Watch your warband go from a bunch of softbellies to full wasteland legends.

• A truly dangerous wasteland. TNT includes full rules for wasteland hazards such as emberquakes, ripwinds and other natural occurrences that are as dangerous to your warband as your opponent. Additionally, a bestiary is included with over 30 entries for various wasteland creatures. Everything from the simple rad zombie to the terrifying landsnapper has been catalogued and presented for your hunting pleasure.

Price: $25 PDF Only; hardback version coming.

170 Pages

Written by Joseph McGuire

Art by Don Ellis Aguillo, David Arenas, Gilles Bjork, Mark Bulahao, Leonardo Calamati, Curtis Fell, Leon Jo, John Newman, Matthew Roberts, Eryck Webb

Front Cover and Back Cover

 

28mm Miniatures

Wasteland Critters

Mutant Rat Swarm

Price $10.00

Rats of all kinds are common throughout the waste and are able to exist both within the decayed ruins of the wastelands and the trash piles of populated areas. Mutant Rats are generally larger than common rats and possess powerful incisors, a nasty disposition and the ability to transmit any number of foul diseases. The Mutant Rat is not very powerful individually, but is never found alone.

This particular Mutant Rat Swarm comes with a variety of different mutations and is led by a slightly larger matron. Each Mutant Rat is approximately 20mm long (not including tails) and 11mm tall. Sculpted by Federico Genovese

Package Contents (5 28mm metal miniatures)

Razor Rattler

Price $6.50

Razor rattlers are giant mutated versions of the common pre-Fall rattlesnake. Besides their poisonous bites, the Razor Rattler also has a series of sharpened blade-like protrusions along their spines that are used in conjunction to further injure their prey. Usually seen only in rocky mountainous areas, the razor rattler will come into the lower wastes for water and food in dryer times.

The Razor Rattler is a single piece miniature and is approximately 29mm in diameter and 10mm tall. Sculpted by Peder Bartholdy.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Psychic Husk

Price $6.50

The Psychic Husk is created when a psychic loses control of its power and its brain becomes fried. The body lives on and the psychic husk is doomed to wander the wastes. The psychic powers of the husk become powerful weapons that randomly manifest themselves as the creature wanders free from the demands of conscious thoughts

The Psychic Husk Miniature is a single piece miniature and is 31mm tall to its eyes. Note it is recommended that the Psychic Husk be mounted to its base on a small rod, not included, to represent its ability to float. Sculpted by Peder Bartholdy.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Rad Roach

Price $6.50

It was surmised that in the event of a nuclear attack, only lawyers and roaches would survive – and the old cliché was half right. Roaches mutated quickly when exposed to the radioactive ruins of the cities and grew large and the Rad Roach was the result.

The Rad Roach is a multi-piece miniature that is approximately 28mm long and 13mm tall, not including the antennae. Sculpted by Peder Bartholdy.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Robots

Depend-o-Bot

Price $6.50

The so-called Depend-o-Bot was the most commonly seen robot in the public sector, under numerous makes and models before the Great Fall. They exist still in the greatest numbers today among all robots throughout the wastes. The Depend-o-Bot is a rugged workhorse and its high level of customization makes the robot a favorite among those who can afford them.

This particular model comes equipped with a gun (generic enough to be any type of gun needed) and a choice of either a brutal cleaver or open fist. The Depend-o-Bot is 30mm to its cyclopean eye. Sculpted by Sean Bullough.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Wasteland Heroes

Gas Mask Girl

Price $6.50

The proud mascot of World’s End Publishing, Gas Mask Girl is a born survivor. This fun model who can be used to represent any number of characters and roles found in the This Is Not a Test rules.

Gas Mask Girl comes equipped with her trusty machete, a golf bag full of other useful weapons and she can be equipped with either an assault rifle or pistol. She’s a tall lass at 33mm to the eyes. Sculpted by Brother Vinni.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Peacekeepers

Peacekeeper Road Marshal

Price $6.50

The leader of most peacekeeper organizations is known as the Road Marshal, a hard-bitten veteran whose word is literally law. They assign duties to the various peacekeeper units, command on the battlefield, and act as representative to any local settlements. This model can also be used as a Hanging Judge, the more nefarious leader of peacekeepers who is more concerned with power and wealth, than the safety of the wasteland.

The Road Marshal is modeled with light body armor, a long duster, and comes with two left arm weapon options, a submachine gun or pistol. Additionally, the miniature includes two separate heads, including one with mutton chops and another with riot helmet with gas mask. The Road Marshall is 30mm to his eyes. Sculpted By Ernst Veingart.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Peacekeeper Outrider

Price $6.50

Outriders operate independently as well-trained scouts and marksmen among the peacekeepers. In battle they often act as snipers, and when not in combat, they will range far and wide ahead of the posse and provide reconnaissance to the warband.

This female Outrider is equipped with a large hunting rifle and comes with two head options. The Outrider is 29mm to her eyes. Sculpted By Ernst Veingart.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Peacekeeper Line Breaker

Price $6.50

Sometimes called skullkickers, the Line Breaker is an officer assigned for melee duties. Fitted in Pre-Fall riot armor or other protective gear, the line breaker is supposed to crack nuts up close. Line breakers are a rather ruthless lot who thoroughly enjoy their work, and many are reformed former raiders or other nefarious individuals.

The Line Breaker is equipped with riot armor, a spiked night club, two helmet options (visor up or down), and can either be given a pistol or riot shield. The Line Breaker is 27mm to his eyes. Sculpted By Ernst Veingart.

Package Contents (1 metal miniature)

Peacekeeper Officers

Price $13.00

The majority of peacekeepers are simply known as Officers. All peacekeepers are combat veterans and the few greenhorns learn quickly or end up dead.

This pack contains two Officer models. The first comes modeled with a duster and armed with a shotgun. The second wears light armor and is equipped with an assault rifle; both weapons are interchangeable with minimal conversion work. The models come with a two random heads in campaign hats and one extra bare head. The Officers are approximately 26mm to their eyes. Sculpted By Ernst Veingart.

Package Contents (2 metal miniatures)

 

Peacekeeper Head Pack 1

Price $2.50

This pack contains two extra heads to add a little variety to your peacekeeper warband, but also work great for any miniatures. One head comes with a cavalry hat with sunglasses and the other wears a racing motorcycle helmet. The heads are approximately 5 mm tall. Sculpted By Ernst Veingart.

 

Mutants

Old School Mutants Pack 1

Price $12.00

Mutants are an uncommon, if not unwelcome, sight among the majority human survivor communities of the Tri-State Wasteland. Minor mutations are quite numerous and account for the majority of mutant-kind. But some mutants cannot easily hide their mutations and so chose to live apart from most humans.

These particular Old School Mutants were originally part of the Demonblade Metal miniatures line of the 1990’s. Now once again home in the wastelands, these Old School Mutants contain a mix of old school weaponry and characterful mutations. These metal miniatures are one piece. Each Old School Mutant is between 25-28mm to the eyes. Sculpted by Drew Williams, Bobby Jackson, Jeff Valent, and Dave Summers.

Package Contents (3 metal miniatures)

Old School Mutants Pack 2

Price $12.00

Mutants are an uncommon, if not unwelcome, sight among the majority human survivor communities of the Tri-State Wasteland. Minor mutations are quite numerous and account for the majority of mutant-kind. But some mutants cannot easily hide their mutations and so chose to live apart from most humans.

These particular Old School Mutants were originally part of the Demonblade Metal miniatures line of the 1990’s. Now once again home in the wastelands, these Old School Mutants contain a mix of old school weaponry and characterful mutations. These metal miniatures are one piece. Each Old School Mutant is between 25-28mm to the eyes. Sculpted by Drew Williams, Bobby Jackson, Jeff Valent, and Dave Summers.

Package Contents (3 metal miniatures)

Package Deals

The Rat Pack

Price 18.00

Mutant Rats are always found in large groups and now you can bulk out your rats nest and save money to boot. This deal contains two Mutant Swarm packs, for a total of 10 Mutant Rats, with a 10% discount included. Rat-tastic!

Package Contents (10 metal miniatures)

Rad Roach Swarm

Price $29.25

You are going to need big boots to smash all these Rad Roaches. This deal contains five Rad Roaches and includes a money-saving 10% discount. Bug spray not included.

Package Contents (5 metal miniatures)

Peacekeepers Pack 1 (WEP-PAPK-DL1) Price $29.25

Want to play a Peacekeeper warband and needs a place to start. Why not get the first five peacekeeper models in one go with a nice 10% discount. This package contains the Road Marshal, Outrider, two Officers, and a Line-breaker.

Package Contents (5 metal miniatures)

Old School Mutants Deal

Price $21.60

It’s hard out in there wasteland for an Old School Mutant. So why not even the odds and give your mutants some friends. This deal contains Old School Mutants Packs 1 and 2 for 10% off the normal price.

Package Contents (6 metal miniatures)

 

Of course, this is just the start. We have more exciting miniatures planned, such as a multipart mutant warband, more peacekeepers, and more critters for your wasteland.

So stay tuned at our webpage and on the This Is Not a Test Facebook page for the official announcement on May 2 and to follow all the happenings and news that is happening in the wasteland. As Johnny Atomic says, “Grab your gas mask, don’t forget to reload, and stay tuned.”

Link: Worlds End Publishing