Preview #3: Ironhide (and Brawlers)

First of all, I apologize for things being a bit quiet lately. Between heading back to work after the holidays, kids’ sports starting back up, and sickness, it’s been a hectic couple of weeks. Second of all, I’d like to point out that everything in these previews (card text, numbers, stats, etc.) is subject to […]

Preview #2 – Anatomy of a Character Card

Today, let’s take a look at character cards. First, it should be noted that wording and stats are subject to change prior to their initial playtesting release. You’ll also note that I’m changing some of the aesthetics (see below for an example). You’ll find the Size and Energon stats near the top of the card. […]

Preview #1: Dice Mechanics and Weapons

Here’s another little sneak peek into what’s coming. Typically, in the game, when making a roll, the default is rolling d6’s for your dice. Certain situations can cause dice to get added (shooting from an elevated position) or removed (shooting at a target that gets cover from terrain) from your dice pool. Typically, adding or removing dice is due […]

Introduction – Heavy Metal War

What is Transformers: Heavy Metal War? It’s an unofficial Transformers tabletop miniatures game that is designed to be played solo or cooperatively against an AI enemy that is activated by a deck of behavior cards. It is inspired by “boss battler” games, where a team of characters will have to work together to defeat a […]