The Deluge: Northern War 1655-1660

A project in Warsaw, Poland by Wargamer Games Studio LTD
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'The Deluge' is the supplement to 'By Fire and Sword' game, introducing three new armies and rules. Let the battle begins!
Backers: 310
Average Pledge Per Backer: £178

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Dates: Jul 17th -> Aug 31st (45 days)
Project By: Wargamer Games Studio LTD
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We did it!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
That’s it, second Kickstarter campaign for ‘By Fire and Sword’ is officially funded. Many thanks to You, we did it again! During those 45 days there were some ups and downs on the way but we do hope that You did enjoy it as much as we did. It... (Read More)

300 backers!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys,  We have 300 backers.  As promised all 300 backers get 1 Thaler. Once KS is finished, Soldiers, Officers and High Commanders can exchange those lovely e-coins into some nice goodies Rules how to use them are published here. Thank you!   By... (Read More)

Final stretch goals!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, We reached 52k. Field Marshall gives us order to produce Transylvanian Kurtany Cavalry. All backers may add this set to their pledges - 5£ per 6 mounted models pack. Gamblers and High Commanders will get this one free. It’s unbelievable.... (Read More)

Danes unlocked! Now we wait for Field Marshall Orders!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached 50k – Danish Skirmish Force is now unlocked. Thank you very much. Now next stretch goal – 52k. If we reach that level we would produce one of the formation chosen by our Field Marshal.  Here the list of all formations:  Tatars... (Read More)

Prince Boguslaw Radziwill division

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised here is army deal for division of prince Boguslaw Radziwiłł.  Prince Bogusław Radziwiłł (1620-1669) – one of the best known personalities connected to the Deluge, a Lithuanian noble and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. He gained... (Read More)

Azabs - the winners and 50k stretch goal!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
During last hours after few cancelled pledges we have dropped even under 47k. Then, slowly but consequently we reached 47k and finally 48k. Our voting is over then here are the final results. Our boss vote on Azabs does not count of course... Azabs... (Read More)

Transylvanian skirmish to division bundle

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We still wait for 48k….  In the mean time here you have promised Transylvanian skirmish to division bundle. It price do not include skirmish set itself. It is only upgrade. So to have entire division please add price of the skirmish set also. It... (Read More)

Brandenburgian division of Georg von Derfflinger

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We still waiting for unlocking 48k stretch goal so voting is still in porgress. Currently it seems that Azabs are on the top but there is still some time… Here you have first divisional bundle for new armies. Brandenburgian division of Georg von... (Read More)

47k unlocked!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok Guys, We have reached 47k stretch goal but 48k stands still so we have some time to prepare next one.  High Commander sets for all 3 new armies are now unlocked. Thank you very much. Our Gamblers would get all 3 unlocked sets. Other backers are... (Read More)

48k stretch goal and general Johann von Sporck

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so close to 47k - it is time for next stretch goal then. This time it is something you like – voting again. Here we have 3 formations:  Transylvanian Kurtany Cavalry – This is bow armed light cavalry formation recruited among nobles of... (Read More)

While the Wargamer crew was sleeping….

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The time difference makes us a little behind the schedule. During the time when our crew slept a few important things happened… We have reached 44k so portable obstacles are now unlocked. Kobylice, caltrops and chevaux de frise will be produced in... (Read More)

More historical commanders approaching

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As we have promised next batch of historical divisional bundles. Here we have: Division of Voivode Khovansky - spring/summer 1660 Rules PDF available here  Division of field hetman Jan Sobieski at the battle of Podhajce in 1667.    Rules PDF... (Read More)

Imperial Unarmored Cuirassiers unlocked!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
It is third update today…. :-)  We just reached 43k – Imperial Unarmored Cuirassiers are now unlocked. Thank you very much. This set as usual is part of each Gambler pledge.   We decided to not add new stretch goals because we have only 64... (Read More)

Historical Division Bundles part #1

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As we have promised we present you new add-ons. This time it’s something really big: Historical commanders division bundles. Every division bundle contains limited (available only via our Ducats catalogue) model of historical commander and his... (Read More)

Informations and surprises

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
There are only 3 days left! We are extremely excited and still have some surprises in store for you. Thanks for your amazing support so far! Our graphic artist is back from his holiday so please expect a lot of updates soon. Here is the first one!... (Read More)

For High Commanders... and more Thalers for backers!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have received recently few questions about General-Lieutenant and General-Major perks. You're particularly interested in what force you can choose, so let's explain it: We will paint for our Generals base from chosen Skirmish Force and up to 3... (Read More)

45k and 47k stretch goals

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
After some cancelled pledges for a while we were under 41k level but we’re back on track so it’s time to reveal final stretch goals. Then, for last 3 days of this Kickstarter, we can focus on divisional bundles that we’re now preparing… ... (Read More)

New historical pdf + bundle - plenty of Tartars...

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
So first of the announced surprises – there will be some more of them in last days of this Kickstarter. Brand new historical skirmish force, composed of elite Tartars supporting Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth against Swedes in 1656. Rules in Polish... (Read More)

41k unlocked

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
That's 41k level unlocked, thank You very much. Both Transylvanian and Brandenburgian commanders' small sets are now unlocked.  That's not the last update tonight, we hope to publish some surprise later on...   By Fire and Sword team  (Read More)

Freebies so far...

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Below You can find current lists of freebies, that are available for each rank. We know that there's just few days left so it may be useful to see what You'll have with Your pledge. Soldiers (Knecht, Corporal, Sergeant): - Abbot Augustyn Kordecki -... (Read More)

Video time

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
For those of You that didn't have a chance to play BFaS yet - game introduction prepared by guys from Bite Sized BatReps, with miniatures provided by BFaS team.  In video You can see Gosiewski Foray clashing with Muscovite Zasieczna Guard. As it is... (Read More)

Add-on list update

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is update of our add-on lists. All new stretch goals are included as order to unlock. In next couple of hours we would publish 2 surprises for you. By Fire and Sword team   (Read More)

New stretch goal

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Light cannons' level was unlocked, thank You very much! Soon Brandenburgian and Transylvanian commanders should join lists of unlocked items as well. On 43k unarmoured cuirassers are ready to join Your armies So what on next level? It will be 44k now... (Read More)

New stretch goal and new pledge level

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Just few days left so let’s reveal one extra stretch goal so You can plan ahead… On 43k we would like to unblock Imperial unarmoured cuirassiers. Beautiful minis sculpted by Artur ‘Dobywszypałasza’ Świetlik are ideal not only for Holy Roman... (Read More)

250 backers!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've finally reached 250 backers, thank You! As it was announced in one of the previous updates, now each of those backers will receive 1 Thaler note on their profile. There's still chance for some more of those coins before end of this Kickstarter... (Read More)

New stretch goal

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
On 40k we’re trying to unblock light cannons for all three new armies. On 42k… no, wait, let’s try something different this time: on 41k level there are two small sets waiting to be unlocked. Bradenburgian and Transylvanian commanders sets will... (Read More)

Not so quiet on the sculpting front...

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We seems to have some technical problem with visualization of new stretch goals, so let’s post something completely different… No photos though, as Michal is posting update from his workplace ;) Many of You are interested how our work on minis is... (Read More)

Holy Roman Empire Infantry Regiment unlocked!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Guys,We just reached 37.500! HRE Infantry regiment is now unlocked. Thank you very much! During next few hours new stretch goals would be published. This time we will show you 2 new stretch goals. I really hope that you will like them. Simple, you... (Read More)

More add-ons

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a short update today but it's something that You asked us for. List of add-ons was updated with three small sets from last year's Kickstarter: 1. Danish commanders - 6 mounted miniatures (2 officers, 2 ensigns and 2 musicians) 2. Imperial... (Read More)

Cannons... cannons... did someone said cannons?

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
So now we’re waiting for Imperial infantry regiment to be unlock on 37.5k. To answer Your questions about release date – it’s planned for November.  In stretch goal for 40k we would like to look into light artillery for three new armies. Our... (Read More)

About regiments...

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We deeply apologise for what’s happened regards new regimental offer. Michał was too eager to add them into KS offer and his update lacked important information. There was some problem with communication between Edinburgh and Warsaw and we can’t... (Read More)

Regimental sets

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Last year we’ve announced that we’ll start to release new type of sets, that should in a better way suits our player’s needs. On this Kickstarter we would like to present – for the first time – three such news regimental sets. I.... (Read More)

More Transylvanians and new pledge level

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Once again late-night update but there will be some nice goodies in it! First of all, we decided to update Transylvanian Pillage Raid bundle, as currently Officers and High Commanders don't have it really 'special' price-wise. So on top of all minis... (Read More)

New special offers and new pdf!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It was long wait for this update but it's really worth it (we think...) You may remember that our goal for 35k is Transylvanian Comitatus cavalry. So it's time to publish second Transylvanian skirmish - Pillaging Raid 1648-1660 - that will allow You... (Read More)

Dvorians and more Thalers!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You probably already know that but let's just announce officially: Muscovite Dvorians won their battle against Turkish Azabs and their unit is now unlocked!   You can now add them to Your pledge. They will be available in small set of 6 mounted... (Read More)

Know Your Enemy - Transylvania + Herr Georg

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Finally third and last part of Know Your Enemy intros is available, this time Transylvanians. Pdf in Polish Pdf in English Rafał Szwelicki finished sculpting miniature of Georg von Derfflinger, so we want to share with You sneak peak. Hope You will... (Read More)

New stretch goal

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You very much, 32.5k level reached, dice sets are now officially unlocked! Competition for new sets Dvorians vs Azabs is finished, tomorrow we will publish update about it, thanks for all Your votes.  On 35k level Transylvanian Comitatus... (Read More)

Mr Scythe's fate in Your hand!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We finished another formation – peasant partisans. We expected 4 models but we have 5. Photo is not of the best quality, as partisans like to hide:  from left to right mister Fork, mister Howler, mister That-reiter-had-nice-shoes, mister Scythe... (Read More)

Know Your Enemy - Brandenburg

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we follow 'German' theme, You can now read short introduction to Brandenburgian and Prussian army. Pdf in Polish Pdf in English   By Fire and Sword team  (Read More)

Know Your Enemy - Holy Roman Empire + some more add ons

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we want to present first of new 'Know Your Enemy' texts, providing You with some basic information about army of the Holy Roman Empire. File in Polish File in English There's also some more add ons that You can choose from. We've decided to... (Read More)

Imperial cuirassier WIP

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We know that Imperial cuirassiers are highly anticipated unit so we would like to share with You WIP of one of them. The visible division between the upper body and the legs is the result of the fact that the figure is made up from two parts and it... (Read More)

Introduction to Transylvanians

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This time we would like to give You short introduction to Transylvanian army, its skirmish groups and formations. First unlocked skirmish is Battle Group, unlocked units are household cavalry, light household cavalry, mounted haiduks and seimeni.... (Read More)

Azabs vs Dvorians

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We know that there are still some formations from main rulebook, that are not part of our range yet. Let's try to rectify that during this Kickstarter. Again, it will be Your vote that will count. You can choose between Muscovite Dvorians cavalry and... (Read More)

New exclusive KS offer

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you wonder what will the new Skirmish Forces be able to do in the game and if they are worth having. Such armies as Brandenburg or the Holy Roman Empire have no secrets, but Transylvania or the Peasant Partisans are a great unknown. For this... (Read More)

30k unlocked, new stretch goal for 35k

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
So we’ve finally reached level of 30k – Imperial skirmish set is officially unlocked. Competition for Imperial General was won by Johann von Sporck: we will prepare miniature and pdf with rules for him. On 35k level there’s new unit for... (Read More)

Her Majesty the Queen and Erik

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Our main sculptor - Rafał Szwelicki - is very busy these days, let's have a look what goodies he produced this time. Erik Jönsson (You may better know him under surname Dahlberg) is now ready to lead his Swedes, Transylvanians and Cossacks into... (Read More)

Cossacks against Poles battle report

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
While you are waiting for unblocking of another stretch goal we are publishing a Skirmish level battle report of a fight between the Cossacks and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces. This report will present the basic game mechanics and allow... (Read More)

Some more about peasants

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
All quiet on Kickstarter front, so just few reminders today.  Competition for Imperial General is still on, backers can vote until we reach 30k level.  We're also looking for Your comments regarding dice sets for new armies. We received some... (Read More)

More add ons

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As requested, we've updated add ons lists on start page with banners, casualties markers, order counters and dice sets for armies from main rulebook.  By Fire and Sword team  (Read More)

Dice sets - help needed

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As we're working on new dice set, we would like to get You involved as well - after all You will be using it. Brandenburgian colours are already decided (one on the right) but we're still thinking about Imperial (on the left) and Transylvanian (top... (Read More)

New stretch goal and more Transylvanians

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, it's time to reveal new stretch goal - for 32.5k. It will unlock dice sets for all new factions - Transylvania, Brandenburg and Holy Roman Empire. Photo is just first visualisation, final sets will have more refine colour.   There was... (Read More)

New level unlocked

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
There’s plenty of things happening today! We’ ve reached 200 backers – and some Thalers are on the move from our coffers.   Now we’ve reached 27.5k and Imperial Cuirassiers are officially unlocked. Next step - Imperial Skirmish set on 30k.... (Read More)

Thalers, thalers, give me more thalers...

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thalers for Kickstarter backers Our Kickstarter campaign is doing really well and we close to 200 backers. We would like to give special thanks for Your support and of course encourage new backers, that still hesitate before joining. Therefore we... (Read More)

Imperials are coming (with new competition).

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
So finally we’ve reached 25k, many thanks! Musketeers and armoured pikemen from old style infantry are now unlocked. There’s also new freebie unlocked, we will show photo of Her Royal Majesty the Queen as soon as She will tell us that She is... (Read More)

Colonel Samuel Oskierko - miniature and pdf

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Few updates ago we've mentioned that there will be separate update with rules for colonel Samuel Oskierko. Finally we have it ready to it's time to present both miniature and rules. Colonel Samuel Oskierko was one of the most famous commanders of... (Read More)

Transylvanian pdf and new add on

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The moment many of You were waiting for - we proudly present pdf with Transylvanian battle group 1648-1660: Pdf in Polish Pdf in English It should give You some idea now what this army can do and how it will behave on the battlefield (at least on... (Read More)

New add ons, including unblocked sets.

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Many of You are asking us via PM to reveal in add ons some details about size and price of yet unlocked sets. You also want to add them to Your pledge to easier plan Your budget for this KS. So we’ve decided to add them: 1. Imperial Cuirassiers –... (Read More)

Brandenburgian dragoons price update

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We apologise but in previous update we've posted wrong price for Brandenburgian dragoons set. All those brave man on their small horses are not so cheap after all... Correct pricing of the set (6 mounted and 6 dismounted miniatures) is: 9 GBP for... (Read More)

22.5k unlocked...

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Support level reached 22.5k, thank You very much! That means that Brandenburgian dragoons are now unlocked. Those new minis will be available as part of Brandenburgian Skirmish set and also as add on – more details soon. They will be available in... (Read More)

Enemies and allies - new version

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of You asked us of historical enmities and alliances that took place between different countries which are described in ‘By Fire and Sword’. On our last Kickstarter we've prepared  pdf that (as we hope) helped You with that, as it... (Read More)

And even more add ons

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised yesterday, today we would like to present more add ons, with remaining three armies from main rulebook. Ottoman range in online store Muscovite range in online store    Crimean Tartars' range in online store TAT-3 set is not... (Read More)

More add ons

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Finally first batch of add ons from armies described in main rulebook is available. Today, first three armies: Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Kingdom of Sweden and Cossacks. Tomorrow we will publish remaining three armies.  Under each add on You... (Read More)

Erik Jönsson’s recon group - KS exclusive offer!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve promised to celebrate reaching 150 backers so here’s (after short delay) something special as thank You! From our website You can now download brand new historical skirmish force: File in Polish File in English   It’s called Erik... (Read More)

New level, new freebie, new add ons...

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
So 20k is finally unlocked! Brandenburgian Skirmish force – Prussian Territorial Defense- can be now chosen as part of Your pledge or as add on.  We’ve closed voting for Brandenburgian general – winner is Georg von Derfflinger. Is seems that... (Read More)

More Brandenburgians and new add on

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
So it’s time to add some more Brandenburgian/Prussians to stretch goals, don’t You think? On 22.5k we would like to unlock brand new Brandenburgian/Prussian dragoons. Once unlocked, they will be part of skirmish set from 20k level, they will also... (Read More)

18k unlocked!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
So finally 18k level was unlocked - Hungarian Seimeni are now unlocked! We will soon post some more info about them, so You will now what to expect from those lovely fellows. Now we're working our way to 20k level, which is Prussian Territorial... (Read More)

Box full of Transylvanians

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We think that will be an update that can make many soon-to-be Transylvanian commanders happy. It appears that previous description of Hungarian skirmish sets on add on list was incorrect, we've basically put there less minis then it should be! So... (Read More)

More WIP and new add on

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We can see that voting for Brandenburgian general is well on its way, so it’s time for another update with some new minis presentation as well. You may remember, that before we can take on Brandenburgians/Prussians, there some more Transylvanian... (Read More)

20k level revealed + some extras

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
On 20k we would like to unlock Brandenburgian Skirmish set – Prussian Territorial Defense. It will be mix of new Prussian/Brandenburgian reiters, Prussian musketeers and dragoons . You can find its rules in pdf on our website: Polish and English... (Read More)

New pledge level - for stores only

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've added special pledge level called 'Royal Library', that is available only for stores. If You have more questions please send us PM or email.  (Read More)

16k unlocked!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As level of 16k was unlocked, it’s time to write few words about unit that will be available thanks to that. Polish peasant partisans are backbone of new Skirmish group that will be available in ‘The Deluge’: Partisans (wow, how original..... (Read More)

Basic introduction to By Fire and Sword game

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We understand that many non-Polish backers of this Kickstarter are new to BFaS game, never played or even heard about it. So let's try to give You some basic information that is scatter alongside the web, hopefully it will help.  We think that by... (Read More)

Haiduks and first add ons

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hungarian haiduks were free soldiers, serving in both Transylvanian and Imperial armies. They could fight as mounted but their main style of waging war was on foot. Equipped with aquebus and hand weapons, they’re cheap to maintain but quite unruly... (Read More)

18k stretch goal - Hungarian Seimeni.

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s time to shed some light on what to expect at 18k level. It’s another unit for Transylvanian army: Hungarian Seimeni (“Semeni” in Polish). Fierce but rather ill-disciplined infantry, it can be used both as part of Skirmish Force and on... (Read More)

14k unlocked!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Another level was just unlocked - so Prussian reiters from Brandenburgian army will be marching to war in Autumn. Next level  - 16k - are Polish peasant partisans, You can read a little bit about them in previous update. Later on today we will... (Read More)

12k unlocked... let's loot 16k (some boots may be involved)

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, as always scale of Your support is amazing, many thanks! So Transylvanian Skirmish is now unlocked, You can read about it in previous update. So let's look into next one to be unlocked after Prussians: 16k: Peasant partisans. During the Deluge... (Read More)

Special thank you

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Special thank You for unlocking the rulebook: freebie of Abbot Augustyn Kordecki. During the Deluge he was prior of Jasna Góra monastery in Częstochowa and became spiritual leader of its defence against Swedes. Leading monks, soldiers and local... (Read More)

Transylvanians (without vampires) and Prussian nobles

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Our previous update were bit laconic… it’s the positive shock You know… so let’s elaborate a little bit. Some translation is still work in progress, so final name of units may change. On £12k we have Transylvanian Skirmish Force. It is in... (Read More)

Next goal ...

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Something new.  (Read More)

"The Deluge" is coming ...

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Basic goal unlocked. Now we are aiming at 12k goal - Transylvanian Skirmish Set! Thank you!  (Read More)

To all Sergeants...

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of You are interested in Sergeant pledge but voice opinions that maybe choice of perks is not the best there. Well, after all Sergeants were backbone of the army through centuries, so we have to agree with You here. Hence straight away quick... (Read More)

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