Author Archives: Cipher Justin

Tactical View Spotlight: Valentine

May 9, 2012 – 8:00 am

Today I’m going to take a close look at one of Cipher’s newest additions to the  Empire organization, Valentine. Valentine offers The Empire a crucial new option in the form of their second Prowler, and their first model with the Infiltration ability. Having been on the receiving end of an Infiltration heavy army while playing [...]

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New Anima Tactics Models

May 4, 2012 – 8:00 am

The hits just keep on rolling! Here’s some new models now available in the online store and soon to be at a store near you! Lynn Steiner is the second daughter of the Steiner house, one of the two main Black Sun families. Raised in privilege to be a leader, pride prevents her from leaving [...]

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Anima Tactics Box Sets Release!

April 27, 2012 – 8:00 am

Hey Cipher Fans! Today I’m happy to announce Cipher Studios new Anima Tactics Box Sets, coming to a store near you! We’ve made it easier than ever to get into Anima Tactics or to pick up a new Organization with box sets for each organization similar to the Black Sun and Wanderer’s boxes. Each set [...]

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Previews: New Hell Dorado Models on the Spoke

April 20, 2012 – 12:56 pm

And now for some good news. Take a look at some of our newest upcoming Hell Dorado Models! Get ready to raise some Hell!

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Announcement: Pricing Change

April 20, 2012 – 12:50 pm

Cipher Studios is announcing today a new pricing structure for many of our miniatures. The price of metal has more than doubled from the price it was at when we initially created these miniature lines. While our new products always take the current price of materials into account when we set their prices, the cost [...]

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Tactical View: Scenarios

April 18, 2012 – 8:00 am

Today I’d like to talk a little bit about scenario play. Many newer players have only played in Clash type games, where the only way to earn victory points is to defeat as many of your opponent’s characters as you can. Scenarios add a different dimension to your game play. In scenario play, it becomes [...]

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Escalating Hostilities #1

April 4, 2012 – 8:00 am

Hi everyone! Three weeks ago we saw the end of Boot Camp: Anima Tactics. Now that those of you following those articles have put together your first Anima Tactics teams, it’s time we ramp things up! Starting today we have a new article for all of you new players. This time, we are focusing on [...]

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Zen and the Art of List Building Pt. 2

March 28, 2012 – 8:00 am

Hello again! Last time we discussed models with abilities to help you get around problems that will cause one sided matches. Today we’ll continue that discussion as we approach two more issues from Sameal’s perspective. The first is Status Effects:

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Final preview

March 27, 2012 – 11:30 am

Emerald City Comiccon is just around the corner! The last, and most challenging preview puzzle is up on Facebook, but that isn’t the only thing you’ll see there! As an extra bonus, the paint and take will feature a pile of the Candle Lemure from Hell Dorado, to give those who don’t want to spend [...]

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Preview Puzzle 3

March 20, 2012 – 12:15 pm

Okay, this time I’ve got something different for you guy. New preview puzzle is now up on Facebook! Click the blue button and check it out —>

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