The Shock Troops are here!
07/30/2010
In celebration of Wargame Factory’s new Shock Troop miniatures, Unified Theory Games is offering eight new Bonus Combatants to be used with the Vortex: Basic Battlefield Rules. They can be found in the Downloads section.
07/30/2010
In celebration of Wargame Factory’s new Shock Troop miniatures, Unified Theory Games is offering eight new Bonus Combatants to be used with the Vortex: Basic Battlefield Rules. They can be found in the Downloads section.
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New Bonus Scenario and Combatant!
05/19/2010
A new scenario entitled "Breakthrough" and a new Bonus Combatant, a Light Charger, is now available on UTG's Symposium. Download them both and Throw Down!
05/19/2010
A new scenario entitled "Breakthrough" and a new Bonus Combatant, a Light Charger, is now available on UTG's Symposium. Download them both and Throw Down!
What's Your Story?
04/28/2010
Unified Theory Games is inviting aspiring authors to visit the UTG forum and post flash fiction works set within the Vortex Infinite Continua. The nature of the game offers writers a unique opportunity to indulge themselves in any genre or mix of genres. Write of massive airship battles over New London or Cyborg dinosaurs roaming the gardens of Babylon. With Vortex, anything is possible.
Be sure to read the Fiction Guidelines before submitting. It is possible that Unified Theory Games may offer to purchase the rights to publish fictional works for a monetary compensation to use in the upcoming Vortex Core Rulebook.
04/28/2010
Unified Theory Games is inviting aspiring authors to visit the UTG forum and post flash fiction works set within the Vortex Infinite Continua. The nature of the game offers writers a unique opportunity to indulge themselves in any genre or mix of genres. Write of massive airship battles over New London or Cyborg dinosaurs roaming the gardens of Babylon. With Vortex, anything is possible.
Be sure to read the Fiction Guidelines before submitting. It is possible that Unified Theory Games may offer to purchase the rights to publish fictional works for a monetary compensation to use in the upcoming Vortex Core Rulebook.
Bonus Combatants Abound
04/09/2010
There are now three Bonus Combatants available in the Tools and Data section of the Forum.
Commander - A good Platoon leader
Ranged Sprayer - Presenting a Weapon Feature
Personnel Carrier - A Transport chock-full of Weapon Flaws, Abilities and Liabilities
Enjoy
04/09/2010
There are now three Bonus Combatants available in the Tools and Data section of the Forum.
Commander - A good Platoon leader
Ranged Sprayer - Presenting a Weapon Feature
Personnel Carrier - A Transport chock-full of Weapon Flaws, Abilities and Liabilities
Enjoy
The Symposium
03/15/2010
Hey, new players!
Sign up for UTG's forum, The Symposium. Stay informed about UTG news! Ask questions about Vortex! Meet other Vortex players! Download free Vortex extras! Share Vortex battle-reports, stories, and ideas!
It's fast, easy, and fun. Join the UTG Community!
03/15/2010
Hey, new players!
Sign up for UTG's forum, The Symposium. Stay informed about UTG news! Ask questions about Vortex! Meet other Vortex players! Download free Vortex extras! Share Vortex battle-reports, stories, and ideas!
It's fast, easy, and fun. Join the UTG Community!
Vortex Basic Battlefield Rules Available Free
03/14/2010
Unified Theory Games is proud to announce the Vortex Basic Battlefield Rules are available as a free PDF download.
This 28-page edition of the rules contains everything players need to jump into the game including the Rules, Sample Combatants, a Scenario, and Markers.
The Vortex Core Rulebook, scheduled for print in late 2010, is a fully customizable miniature skirmish game for use with any miniature in any setting.
03/14/2010
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Unified Theory Games is proud to announce the Vortex Basic Battlefield Rules are available as a free PDF download.
This 28-page edition of the rules contains everything players need to jump into the game including the Rules, Sample Combatants, a Scenario, and Markers.
The Vortex Core Rulebook, scheduled for print in late 2010, is a fully customizable miniature skirmish game for use with any miniature in any setting.
Pi Day and the basic Battlefield Rules
03/04/2010
Unified Theory Games will release its free Vortex basic Battlefield Rules on Pi Day, Sunday, March 14th on it's website. The basic Battlefield Rules will allow players to quickly learn the basic mechanics of the game while playing an exciting scenario and offers sixteen pre-constructed basic Combatants for use with miniatures and terrain the players already own.
Grab your 10-siders and dust off your favorite miniatures! It's time to play Vortex!
03/04/2010
Unified Theory Games will release its free Vortex basic Battlefield Rules on Pi Day, Sunday, March 14th on it's website. The basic Battlefield Rules will allow players to quickly learn the basic mechanics of the game while playing an exciting scenario and offers sixteen pre-constructed basic Combatants for use with miniatures and terrain the players already own.
Grab your 10-siders and dust off your favorite miniatures! It's time to play Vortex!
Beta Test Groups
02/10/2010
UTG would like to encourage all Vortex Beta Testers to invite the members of their test groups to join our forum here on our website and to become a fan of our page on Facebook. It's the best way to stay informed about our product development and the upcoming second round of testing (Combatant Construction.)
02/10/2010
UTG would like to encourage all Vortex Beta Testers to invite the members of their test groups to join our forum here on our website and to become a fan of our page on Facebook. It's the best way to stay informed about our product development and the upcoming second round of testing (Combatant Construction.)
Vortex Beta Playtest has concluded
02/01/2010
Big thanks to everyone who participated in the Beta Playtesting.
02/01/2010
Big thanks to everyone who participated in the Beta Playtesting.
Fire in the Hole!
01/08/2010
The last Beta Bonus Combatant has been posted. It features the Blast Ranged Weapon Feature; excellent for representing Grenade Launchers, RPGs, any type of fireball, and just about anything else an individual could reach out with to make 'splodios! Look for it in the appropriate thread in our forum.
01/08/2010
The last Beta Bonus Combatant has been posted. It features the Blast Ranged Weapon Feature; excellent for representing Grenade Launchers, RPGs, any type of fireball, and just about anything else an individual could reach out with to make 'splodios! Look for it in the appropriate thread in our forum.
Stand fast!
12/18/2009
On December 24th, UTG will post a new Bonus Combatant for Vortex Beta Testers; a Commander. This will be the first Bonus Combatant available that makes use of an Ability. Happy Holidays!
12/18/2009
On December 24th, UTG will post a new Bonus Combatant for Vortex Beta Testers; a Commander. This will be the first Bonus Combatant available that makes use of an Ability. Happy Holidays!
Beta News
11/25/2009
To help usher in the holidays, UTG will be making a new Combatant available for download by Vortex Beta Testers on December 1st! The new Combatant will make use of the Spray Feature for Ranged Weapons and allow players to better use miniatures modeled with shotguns and small machine guns. The feature can also be used to represent arcane fire-balls, breath weapons, or any ranged weapon that affects large areas. Tis the season!
11/25/2009
To help usher in the holidays, UTG will be making a new Combatant available for download by Vortex Beta Testers on December 1st! The new Combatant will make use of the Spray Feature for Ranged Weapons and allow players to better use miniatures modeled with shotguns and small machine guns. The feature can also be used to represent arcane fire-balls, breath weapons, or any ranged weapon that affects large areas. Tis the season!
UTG to feature Wargames Factory miniatures
11/14/2009
Expect to find Wargames Factory miniatures on the battlefield. UTG has received permission to feature Wargames Factory's plastic and highly customizable miniatures.
11/14/2009
Expect to find Wargames Factory miniatures on the battlefield. UTG has received permission to feature Wargames Factory's plastic and highly customizable miniatures.
Vortex Beta Testing Begins in November!
10/30/2009
UTG received a phenomenal number of playtester applications during the month of October. Applicants who have been selected for Vortex Beta Testing have be notified via e-mail.
Warm up your ten-siders, dust off your favorite miniatures, tell your friends, and get ready to skirmish!
10/30/2009
UTG received a phenomenal number of playtester applications during the month of October. Applicants who have been selected for Vortex Beta Testing have be notified via e-mail.
Warm up your ten-siders, dust off your favorite miniatures, tell your friends, and get ready to skirmish!
Game Science and Woodland Scenics
10/20/2009
Game Science, makers of precision dice, and Woodland Scenics, producers of scale terrain supplies, have granted UTG permission to feature their products. Look for them around the gaming table.
10/20/2009
Game Science, makers of precision dice, and Woodland Scenics, producers of scale terrain supplies, have granted UTG permission to feature their products. Look for them around the gaming table.
Armorcast
10/16/2009
Armorcast has granted UTG permission to use their wonderful wargaming terrain and miniatures.
10/16/2009
Armorcast has granted UTG permission to use their wonderful wargaming terrain and miniatures.
Brains....
10/09/2009
Studio Miniatures has given UTG permission to use their cool miniatures for demos and the Vortex rulebook. Look for their link on our Links page. Zombies ahead!
10/09/2009
Studio Miniatures has given UTG permission to use their cool miniatures for demos and the Vortex rulebook. Look for their link on our Links page. Zombies ahead!
UTG on Facebook
09/18/2009
Unified Theory Games has started a Facebook page.
Become a fan and follow our progress.
09/18/2009
Unified Theory Games has started a Facebook page.
Become a fan and follow our progress.
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Reaper Miniatures, Inc.
09/14/2009
Reaper Miniatures, Inc. has granted Unified Theory Games permission to feature their miniatures.
Expect to see everything from Warlocks to Robots in the Vortex rulebook.
09/14/2009
Reaper Miniatures, Inc. has granted Unified Theory Games permission to feature their miniatures.
Expect to see everything from Warlocks to Robots in the Vortex rulebook.