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rollawaythestone wrote:

NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:

I don't know if you realize this, but that scenario actually received official errata. Zombies cannot out-number the combined war-bands on the table. So if you and your opponent have six models a piece, there cannot be more than twelve zombies.

It does help make the closing of spawns a WHOLE lot more attainable. :-p

No I was not aware. That makes things a bit more reasonable and more of a focus on battling your opponent. However, it does miss some of the epic-ness of a zombie horde overwhelming the players.

Its still pretty epic to see a skirmish sized game suddenly feature 30-ish models. ;-) One of my favorite scenarios.

I think I am going to start rolling a D10 for scenario, and roll the book ones along with the zombie-one, the demo-kit one, and once I get them, the Cannibal supplement.

 Nostromodamus wrote:
Is there any word on what time on the 8th the KS will launch?

Around 8PM Eastern Standard Time, or there abouts.

 deathwing wrote:

 Nostromodamus wrote:
Is there any word on what time on the 8th the KS will launch?

Around 8PM Eastern Standard Time, or there abouts.

Thanks!

I'll have to get my wife to pledge then, I'll be at work

Will the kickstarter have a mini's only pledge?

 carlos13th wrote:
Will the kickstarter have a mini's only pledge?

While there will be miniature add-ons available, there is no specific pledge just for miniatures, as the focus of the Kickstarter will be on the book. However, if once the campaign starts and there is enough interest in one, I will add an appropriate pledge tier.

Joey

Beyond the printed book, will there be anything else new to pledge for, or stretch-goals you're particularly hoping we reach?

Or will this be a really small KS just focused on the printed core rules?

 GrimDork wrote:
Those bottles are cool. Could pick up a set on Amazon for 9 bucks... considering it. On eBay for similar.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1x-High-Quality-1-35-Meng-Plastic-Model-Kit-Water-Bottles-for-Vehicle-Diorama-Model-Toys/32507992750.html?spm=2114.01010208.0.730.ZSfzhs

 deathwing wrote:

 carlos13th wrote:
Will the kickstarter have a mini's only pledge?

While there will be miniature add-ons available, there is no specific pledge just for miniatures, as the focus of the Kickstarter will be on the book. However, if once the campaign starts and there is enough interest in one, I will add an appropriate pledge tier.

Joey

Thanks for he reply. I was just thinking of an option for those who wish to support but own the rules already.

NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:
Beyond the printed book, will there be anything else new to pledge for, or stretch-goals you're particularly hoping we reach?

Or will this be a really small KS just focused on the printed core rules?

The stretch goals will be more geared towards added some neat things to everyone's pledges. The focus really is on the book and as a result the campaign will be limited in focus. In the future I plan to do a more generic Kickstarter to fund more miniatures and maybe a book expansion.

Joey

Any hints for the bonus that existing .pdf owners might receive?

I think I might go in on this. Will any of the existing minis be on offer as well? I wouldn't mind adding the gas madk girl to my collection. Getting her and a rulebook together would be really nice though.

 Nostromodamus wrote:
Any hints for the bonus that existing .pdf owners might receive?

I won't say just yet, but what I can say is that if you like the picture I announced the Kickstarter with you will love your free bonus!

 deathwing wrote:

 Nostromodamus wrote:
Any hints for the bonus that existing .pdf owners might receive?

I won't say just yet, but what I can say is that if you like the picture I announced the Kickstarter with you will love your free bonus!

Johnny Atomic?

Oh yes

Just bumping this thread to remind everyone that the KS launches tonight for the printed rules (and maybe some other stuff).

I'm encouraging everyone to give it a real look because it is an exceptional game that really shames some of the rulesets we have been made to endure over the years.

KS supposedly launches around 8:00pm Eastern-time. Wish it was sooner, but there will be early birds iirc.

Really looking forward to this (in fact, possibly more than any other KS at the moment!)

Probably going to miss the EB due to US/EU time difference but will snap up what I can in the morning.

NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:
Just bumping this thread to remind everyone that the KS launches tonight for the printed rules (and maybe some other stuff).

I'm encouraging everyone to give it a real look because it is an exceptional game that really shames some of the rulesets we have been made to endure over the years.

KS supposedly launches around 8:00pm Eastern-time. Wish it was sooner, but there will be early birds iirc.

Thank you. Just FYI, I believe everyone should have equal access, regardless of time zones, so no early birds.




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Less than 8 hours to go.

8 hours! The hype is real!

Do you have a KS preview page? Or willing to divulge a list of the pledge levels?

Not a problem if you don't, I'm just champing at the bit

Excellent news on the "No early birds". They're a quaint gimmick, but more often a cause of stress than a surge of backing. The launch window is when the hardcore supporters go all in regardless, and EB just frustrates those who don't partake.

Hopefully there will be a nice, beefy $100-150 pledge with a book, and some really nice models. :-)

2 hours to go! All aboard the hype train!

But its past my bed time!

Seriously I'm so tired I think I'm about to headbutt my desk.

 Nostromodamus wrote:
2 hours to go! All aboard the hype train!

I can't... the realization snuck in that its only two hours until I can give them more money, but months until the models I buy along with the hardcover arrive. :-p

At least I have my .pdf to keep me playing until then.

We are live!!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/57306923/this-is-not-a-test-post-apocalyptic-skimirsh-ruleb

Backer #5 Woot :-p

WOW.. I didn't buy the pdf in anticipation of this.. which I only really found out about a week or two ago.. and.. apparently not buying the pdf screws people out of a free mini.. lol awesome start!

lol.... This is going to be funded in about 4 minutes total.

NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:
lol.... This is going to be funded in about 4 minutes total.

Its already funded.

 MLaw wrote:
WOW.. I didn't buy the pdf in anticipation of this.. which I only really found out about a week or two ago.. and.. apparently not buying the pdf screws people out of a free mini.. lol awesome start!

You can add the mini for $6.50. Really not a big deal and a nod to people who did pay money for the pdf.

Is the game pretty terrain dense?

You know... for most games "scenarios" would be lame as stretch-goals, and yet for this game I say the more, the merrier. So much love and testing seems to go into TNTs scenarios that I actually just roll a D10, having assigned even the "bonus" ones and demo-kit one numbers, and letting fly.

Having one unlocked already is sweet.

 plastictrees wrote:

 MLaw wrote:
WOW.. I didn't buy the pdf in anticipation of this.. which I only really found out about a week or two ago.. and.. apparently not buying the pdf screws people out of a free mini.. lol awesome start!

You can add the mini for $6.50. Really not a big deal and a nod to people who did pay money for the pdf.

Is the game pretty terrain dense?

Yeah, it's not that much.. I think it's one of those things that just rubbed me the wrong way

Yeah I paid $25 to have the PDF ahead of time and I'll be getting a nod via the Johnny Atomic mini. You can get him now for $18.50 less than I "paid" so... not sure that's worth complaining over Nor am I complaining, I wanted the PDF early so I ordered it. I guess... if you really want to feel special like us early adopters you can go buy the PDF now... get your free $25 mini

Neat stuff so far. I hope you have some wider stretch goals planned for the future, even if it's just for the same stuff (1-3 scenarios) because I think we're going to be throwing money at you pretty violently for awhile.

Just shy of 3k 15 minutes in and a lot of our European friends are probably asleep atm.


Oh, also, I think lots of terrain is good. Basically being in soft/hard cover gives your opponent a 10/20% harder time of hitting you and for cheap grunts who have no armor up to leaders who you just can't afford to have catch a bullet... prevalent terrain FTW. Although as they point out in the rulebook you need to strike a balance. Too much will favor melee and too little will put shooty warbands at a large advantage.