JohnTaber Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Gang: I was wondering if folks noticed that Fred Hicks posted a couple of pages from Book Of The Machine on his blog. Here is a link. My take... "Wow...nice...[drool]...[digs hand in pants pocket for wallet]..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreBrute Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Awesome note! The colour is amazing and...*drools, wallet already in hand* On the day of release: "Get out of the way, I'm getting it first!" He pushes through the crowd puts his wallet on the counter. "Keep the change." And takes the book, grinning at it with glee. Only later do I realise I left my driver's liscense in the wallet. I will regret nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psistrike Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted The color images are definatelly worth any extra money the book cost. I was waiting on Book of the Dragons to come out, now I can't wait for this one to come out either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted I have to admit, I had serious doubts about Book of the Machine being in color. I mean, I think 'machine' I think 'gray and silver' mostly. It didn't seem to fit. But looking at the sample pages, I think I sit corrected. This is VERY nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Mechanonwise that is different. I look forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexus Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted One word. Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted For people who have asked why Mechanon keeps rebuilding himself in humanoid form; he seems to be evolving away from it. That's the least-human-looking Mechanon we've seen yet. Particularly his relative absence of head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreBrute Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted He does have a head. I can see it. It is smaller and v-shaped but it is there. Good point about the losing humanity point. But still WOOHOO! Book of the Machine is going to be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Main Man Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted I officially have no reason to gaze upon M&M books anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredhicks Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Whoa! Thanks for all the good comments, guys. Makes the work worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomster Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Sorry but you're going to have some more nice comments I'm afraid! That looks great! That has definitely moved into my "want it now" list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatus Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Yippee ki yay, tin bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
name_tamer Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Those are really beautiful pages. I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split Decision Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted As handsome as any comic book. And lots of words, too. I'm thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted I like the general layout, though I'm kind of "eh" on Mechanon's newest body. I know you were probably bound by the 5th ed format Fred, but I'm wondering if we'll see changes to the stat block in 6th ed? Maybe something a bit more dynamic or graphic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Not a fan of the new body either. It's got that iron age-y "spikes and blades" feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted I'm still a fan off the 4th ed body myself ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexus Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted I like Mechanon's new form. It looks a little more "modern" comics wise and less like a blatant ripoff of Ultron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted In re: the question about stat blocks in 6E, Fred's not in a position to answer that because (a) he's not the full-time Art Director (we haven't hired one yet, we're still vetting applicants), and ( I haven't yet discussed it with him or anyone else. If and when we have information to reveal, or input we want to solicit, we'll letcha all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Whoa! Thanks for all the good comments' date=' guys. Makes the work worth it. [/quote'] You've done a great job. Now you just have to get your post count up so that we can all Rep ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Looking at this past announcement about the replacements for art and layout, I just noticed that Fred Hicks wasn't originally scheduled to work on Book Of The Machine. Congrats on picking up the project, Mr. Hicks! I don't know whether this means you have the inside track for the Hero art director's job, but after this sneak peak I doubt many fans would object if you got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallet Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Yah, the color images and layout really make the book look great. I don't even play Champions, but I might just have to pick up this book when it comes out to help make sure all future (or as many as possible) Hero books are in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boll Weevil Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted As to your evil plan, it seems to have worked. I had not seriously considered buying this book but now I too am waiting in the "me first" line!! As one who has commented on Mechanon's humanoid shape (again, not a criticism but an observation one of my characters might make) I like the modern design. I would have bought most of the Hero books on my shelf had there been no artwork but I must admit it is important to me. I am excited to purchase this book. Great job, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinecone Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Hi Gang: I was wondering if folks noticed that Fred Hicks posted a couple of pages from Book Of The Machine on his blog. Here is a link. My take... "Wow...nice...[drool]...[digs hand in pants pocket for wallet]..." I agree, very, very nice.....I hope this is a glipse of things to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Archeville Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Re: Some Book Of The Machine Pages Posted Shiny Am I the only one who thinks the lines "Mechanon prefers to create its own advanced materials, often based on the substances its first form was created with, rather than rely on mundane materials whenever possible. Its advances in alloying other metal with questionite would revolutionize many fields" are an implication that Mechanon's first form was made, at least in part, of questionite? Mayhaps Mechanon's origin and the source of questionite are linked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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