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Press Kit

Weathervane Games is a game design studio and publisher founded by Jeff Irving in 2021. Our primary focus is creating and publishing our own game titles, we are willing to work with other designers to bring their games and ideas to life as well. We also offer licensing opportunities with our proprietary Harbinger 3D Terrain System and Vrahode Game System. Weathervane Games is located in Whitefish, Montana.

Full name: Weathervane Games, LLC

Location: 235 Antler Ridge Road  Whitefish, MT 59937

Founded: January 2022 by Jeff Irving

Official pages: 
www.weathervanegames.com
www.vrahode.com
www.harbingersystem.com

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  • What is the Harbinger 3D Terrain System?
    Harbinger is a modular 3D terrain system focused on enhancing tabletop gameplay by taking your gaming in a new direction…vertical! Unlike other systems on the market which actually detract from gameplay, making it harder to move pieces around settings, Harbinger is designed with gameplay and functionality firmly in mind. Instead of a bunch of unnecessary walls and door minis that just get in your way, we focus on the artwork (with standard 1” grid included) and the play surface.
  • What makes Harbinger different?
    Other than the 2mm thick high-density greyboard walls and 4-fold 18”X18” 4-fold encounter maps that come with each Harbinger set the system is entirely paperless. Rooms, halls, stairs and support components are plastic and/or vinyl for far greater durability and simple clean-up. Stairs are made fully functional and “to scale” using clear treads, which allow miniatures to ascend/descend with ease. Finally stable and beautiful five-level deep dungeons, caverns, outposts, space stations, etc. are possible with Harbinger’s unique support components.
  • What does Harbinger cost as compared to other 3D terrain systems?
    Harbinger is one of the least expensive options for 3D terrain you can use! Not only is the cost per room/hall far less but because the system is designed to be functional gaming terrain first and then beautiful it provides a far better gaming experience than what our competitors offer! We would encourage you to compare the Harbinger with Battle Systems, Tenfold Dungeons, Dwarven Forge and other similar products to get the clearest idea of price and value. Our average room/hall cost is $1.87 with each set containing an average of 26.75 rooms/halls to explore.
  • Do Harbinger levels stack?
    Yes, BUT no one wants to reach under or between layers of terrain to move miniatures, especially during large battles with lots of troops involved. That is why Harbinger was developed to be sturdy enough that layers can easily be separated and set aside to give players that critical “exploded view” of more complex battles. Harbinger is designed to sprawl well with its various layers at varying heights spreading out in front of the players in impressive fashion. The great part of having a system with few walls or obstacles, however, is that when stacking is critical Harbinger is still quite functional!
  • Does Harbinger work with any game system?
    Yes, any system that employs a 1” grid is perfectly suited for the Harbinger experience! We also add some very simple symbols to the art like room and hall numbers, thresholds, difficult terrain and impassable terrain but these can easily be ignored or their functionality modified to suit a given rule system.
  • Do I need to buy all the sets of Harbinger?
    No. We offer four fantasy and four sci-fi sets. Each set features different rooms/halls, art style and slightly different components. Each set is designed to offer a bit different experience. The first set, in either fantasy or sci-fi, is designed to introduce players to the Harbinger concept and offer the components to build a large two-level deep structure. The fantasy style of set one is called Caverns and the sci-fi set style is called Starship. The second set, in either fantasy or sci-fi, is designed to allow players to build deeper three-level deep structures, and much larger if combined with set one. The fantasy style of set two is called Opulent and the sci-fi set style is called Dark Forces. The third and fourth sets introduce the 4-pc dungeon riser component which allows players to elevate an entire 18”X18” encounter map to either 2” (level two) of 4” (level 3) which can then facilitate four and five level deep structures! The third and fourth sets also introduce Balustrades which allow for inter-level ranged combat. Your set selections should be based on how you will use Harbinger in your gaming, what your needs are and which art styles you prefer. That being said, a complete four set collection of Harbinger looks amazing on any table and delivers all the bells and whistles of what Harbinger offers to your gaming!
  • What is the maximum height that the Harbinger system can reach vertically?
    If creating a five-level structure the maximum height would be approximately 10”.
  • Will the system be supported and expanded?
    Of course! While our initial launch of the four fantasy and four sci-fi sets is a lot, we are prepared to stock both standard parts as well as new custom rooms and halls from time to time! We are excited to see what new components our players request so that we can develop those as well. We even have a few “secret” components under development that we aren’t ready to reveal just yet but look forward to sharing soon!
  • So if the system is all plastic/vinyl how is the art applied?
    The artwork for each set comes on one or two sheets of die-cut adhesive backed vinyl. You simply match the vinyl artwork with a given room or hallway shape, separate the backing from one edge, line it up and affix it, then carefully peel back the remaining backing and affix the rest…no painting necessary! Stairs units, whether fantasy stone block or futuristic sci-fi, come in black plastic and may be dry-brushed or painted as desired. The artwork for the greyboard encounter maps, walls and tokens are of course printed on press and feature a scratch resistant matte varnish finish to maximize durability.
  • Who created the artwork for the Harbinger system?
    All the artwork for the four fantasy sets was created by Léni Scheider of Darkest Dungeon fame while the four science fiction sets were designed by artist Roge Barot III.
  • How much space does Harbinger take up when not in use?
    Harbinger has one of the smallest footprints on your game shelving of any terrain system! The box for each Harbinger set is only 9" X 11.5" X 2.25" and that is because of our unique support components and sturdy plastic construction. No more storing huge boxes of delicate cardboard components!
  • Will Harbinger still be available for use with the Vrahode Game System as originally planned?
    Yes, the Vrahode versions of the four fantasy Harbinger sets will release with the game that each set is compatible with. The difference between the regular sets and the Vrahode specific sets is that each will contain 4 exclusive minis, cards and a Vrahode specific campaign book.
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Harbinger World's Beneath: Under the Cursed Fells

The proprietary Harbinger Terrain System will take your dungeon adventures in new directions – vertical! With Harbinger, you can quickly and easily construct full color multiple–level dungeons to immerse you and your friends into the action.

 

Each Harbinger set comes with a unique collection of rooms, halls, walls, door tokens, stairs, support structures, four exclusive minis, and enemy cards. Harbinger is compatible with the Vrahode Game System or any game system using a 1" grid for movement.

 

Harbinger World’s Beneath: Under the Cursed Fells comes with an immersive campaign where players will uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the mysterious affliction that have befallen the Toreln village of Illnue. Whispers of kidnapped children echo through the Storm Watcher’s Forest.

 

For 1-6 players.

Release date

 Harbinger World’s Beneath: Under the Cursed Fells is planned to launch on Kickstarter in 2025.

Edition

English First Edition

Genre

3D terrain system, narrative-driven adventure, dungeon crawl board game

Developer & Publisher

Weathervane Games, LLC

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