Of Oil and Iron

Of Oil and Iron is a 3D-printable, dieselpunk tabletop wargame where players command squadrons of customizable mechs called “Rigs” in a war-torn world called the Smoglands. The game focuses on skirmish combat, customization, and tactical decision-making, where players manage resources like heat from their Rigs’ engines to gain an advantage in battles against corporate factions.

Core concepts

Dieselpunk setting: The game is set in a post-climate catastrophe world known as the Smoglands, where corporations have replaced governments and large, lumbering mechs clash over resources like oil and iron.
Rigs: Players build and customize their own Rigs, choosing from different chassis, weapons, and equipment to create unique combat machines.
Ironclads: The powerful Rigs are piloted by elite pilots known as Ironclads.
Cinematic combat: The game emphasizes cinematic, hard-hitting battles on a tabletop battlefield.
Modular and customizable: The 3D-printable nature of the game allows for extensive customization of Rigs with a variety of weapon and equipment options.

Gameplay mechanics

Skirmish-based: Battles are tactical, skirmish-level engagements between small squads of Rigs.
Heat management: A central mechanic is managing the heat generated by your Rigs’ engines, as pushing them too hard can lead to malfunctions or explosions.
Tactical depth: The game includes an accessible dice system, but also emphasizes strategic positioning, targeting specific Rig locations, and balancing risk versus reward.
Campaign mode: Of Oil and Iron features a campaign system where players can grow their forces, upgrade their machines, and carry the scars of past battles forward into new operations.
Faction-based gameplay: Players can choose to join one of the five major corporate factions, each with its own unique flavor and philosophy, or play as mercenaries.