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The '1' on your dice should be a tumbleweed.
This is obvious and I'm very disappointed that I have to suggest it.

MagickalMemories wrote:My first with kickstarter, too, Caty.
Funny thing about it is that I was so taken with the game, models, and Necros' enthusiasm that I had to support it. Due to the nature of the the game groups I'm in, I may never actually get an opportunity to play the game, unless I'm at a tournament (not likely) where a demo or something's being played.

Eric

Sadly most of the games I like, I have a hard time getting my group to play them with me. I'm more into fun neat looking things then being competitive.

Something like this:


Eric

MagickalMemories wrote:Something like this:

Spoiler:

Eric

That would be a neat strech goal, if you reach 20k everyone gets a 40!

Well, I was more thinking along the lines of engraving it on the dice... but I like the way you think.

Eric

Posted a new update today since I've been getting lots of questions about the different backing levels...


Howdy folks! Since I started this Kickstarter campaign, some things have changed thanks to all of your support (thanks!), so I thought it would be a good idea to do an update explaining the different backing levels better.

First off, I refer to "starter sets" or "box sets" in different places. I should have used a standardized term to avoid confusion, but these things are both one and then same. Each set will come with 5 miniatures, 5 character cards, 5 plastic bases, a quickstart rulebook and a plastic case for safe storage and transport of your men.

Next, here is some updated text for the different backing levels. Kickstarter won't allow me to change what's in there once people start pledging, so better to just clarify it all here

$10 - The game will be dedicated to you! You will have your name in the rulebook's credits and you may select any one figure of your choice from any starter box set. (Note: you must pledge at least $30 to receive the extra free stuff)

$20 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any three figures of your choice from any starter box set. (Note: you must pledge at least $30 to receive the extra free stuff)

$30 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any one starter box set (No building kits included).

$45 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any one starter box set in addition to one GameCraft Wild West building kit.

$60 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any two starter box sets (No building kits included).

$75 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any two starter box sets in addition to one GameCraft Wild West building kit.

$90 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any two starter box sets in addition to two GameCraft Wild West building kits.

$90 - NEW - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any three starter box sets (No building kits included).

$100 - NEW - Pro-painted gangs! Select the starter box set of your choice and have all 5 figures painted by industry professional painters at Golem Painting Studio! If you would like more than 1 set done, you may simply add $100 per gang to your pledge. This price includes shipping. Please allow an additional 6-8 weeks for delivery. Models will be painted at a very nice table-top quality, for examples of their work visit their website at www.golempaintingstudio.co.uk

$120 - NEW - You will have your name in the rulebook and you will receive all four starter box sets (No building kits included).

$125 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any two starter box sets in addition to four GameCraft Wild West building kits.

$150 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any three starter box sets in addition to four GameCraft Wild West building kits.

$180 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you will receive all four starter box sets in addition to four GameCraft Wild West building kits.

$250 - You will have your name in the rulebook and you may select any two starter box sets in addition to six GameCraft Wild West building kits plus an autographed hardcover rulebook.

$500 - Everything in the $250 level above, and in addition you will a have character in the game world named after you, or you can make up the name of your choice. You may also provide their back story and game stats if you wish, and a new figure will be sculpted in your likeness (if possible). This character will exist in the game's history and fiction and will never die, unless you would like him or her to go down in a blaze of glory. This character will be added to the game as a new product at a later date (after these first 2 sets are made), and is not included as part of this Kickstarter project.

$1000 - Like the $500 level above, however instead of just one character, you have the option to create an entire gang / faction for the game. You can provide the story/idea/theme for the gang and name the members. This gang will be made as a new box set at a later date, figures will be sculpted based on your ideas and the set will be sold online and in fine game stores worldwide, right along with our other products. The only condition being that your gang should fit with the theme for the rest of the game, reflecting a historical, yet fictional WIld West setting. This gang will be added to the game as a new product at a later date (after these first four sets are made), and is not included as part of this Kickstarter project.


I think that about covers it! Keep in mind you may also increase your pledge without leaving the bracket you are in, for example if you are set to get 2 starter box sets and buildings and don't want to give up your "sold out" spot, you can add an extra $30 to your pledge for each additional gang if you want more.

Lastly, about the sold out spots. These are limited mostly because the buildings are made to order, and I don't want to swamp GameCraft with an order for hundreds of buildings and cause a lot of delays. That said, I will be increasing the number of spaces available soon (after I hear back from them about turn around times, etc). I'll post a new update when I change them

I just added a new character card to go with the Gambler Gang Leader figure, Mickey Finn.

He's armed with a Cooper Navy Revolver, Derringer Pocket Revolver and 2 Knuckledusters. I added those extra weapons even though you don't see them on the model in the photo, because the Derringer and Knuckledusters are small enough to fit in a pocket

I have some very rough sketches to share for 2 of the figures for the Bandidos Mexicanos. They're not detailed, just really to show movement and the positions we're going for. I'll have prettied-up and finished drawings to share really soon, but I just wanted to show these off since I know a bunch of folks were waiting

oh.. I think I like those..

Indeed.
I'm loving those poses.


Eric

yeah I'm pretty anxious to see the final pics .. he got the girl pretty much perfect, just the look i wanted I'm hoping to go for a lot more "action" poses going forward.. might mean the figs need to have separate arms and stuff here and there, but I really wanna go for dynamic looking figures. There's already 500 other "cowboy standing there with a gun" minis out there

hit 400% today Here's hoping I can make it to 500 before the end?

I'd buy the chika for other uses.

Necros, I honestly didn't even know about this project untill I saw your forum support for the Dark Potential game they starting at Miniwargaming, but I'm in! Signed up to get all four starter sets, can't wait!

Thanks

still a week to go but I'm geting pretty excited now that it's almost done

I hope you hit 15,000. I am so excited for this. Gonna be awesome!

at only a $866 difference, you can rest assured the counter will hit $15.000. there's always a last-minute surge on kickstarter, often accounting for as much as 10% of total profit

That's what I'm hoping. Also if I can get the final artwork done in time I'll send that to all the news sites and that always brings in new blood. Also on friday I'm going to open up a bunch of new slots that include the building kits.. lots of folks have been asking for it so I expect a bunch will be increasing their pledges too

Some new pics

Here's the Bloodwolf Chief


And here's the finished drawings of the first 2 Mexicans so far...




not sure if I'll have the other 3 before the kickstarter is over, but I'm hoping

So ... just made it to $15,000 today whee!

Schweet. That's awesome.
Now, I just need to decide which 3 gangs I'm going to pick up. If the rest of the Bandidos are as dynamic as the 2 you've already got sketched out, I'll probably be holding out for them.
The jury's still out on the Native Americans, though. I want to see more. : )

Is it safe to presume that those of us who are getting "freebies" (models, dice, etc) and and/or models that aren't produced yet will be waiting until we can receive everything at once?
I'm okay with that... just looking for clarification.

Thanks.

Eric


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I almost forgot - I know there's little time left, but I'm wondering if you're going to put out another stretch goal, since so many projects often see a huge surge in the last days as people jump on the band wagon.

Also... Am I seeing this right?
As of right now, everyone pledging >$30 Us gets the following for free:

Both (Bounty Hunter & Gambler) Gang Leader Models (or equal credit)
The Norwegian
10 custom d6

Hell, that's well over $30 value RIGHT THERE. People should be jumping on this like nobody's business!


Eric

Yeah, it'll just be easier to send it all at once. But people who want the Clancy Gang can get that first since it will be available sooner, if they pay extra shipping.. then I can ship what bonus stuff I have with them too. The Norwegian figure probably won't be ready until the rest of the Vigilance Committee figures are done. Also not sure how long it will take to get the dice done, they said 6 weeks for 500 of them, I'll be ordering more like 2000 .. as of right now I need 1670 And I won't be able to pay for the dice till the beginning of May when I get the Kickstarter funds.

hmm.. 2000... suddenly just realized that's a heluva lotta dice....

Damn I'm getting more tempted by this. Oddly the mexican lass is selling it for me atm.

Going to have to test Aura on how much of a fan of the wild west era she is. She has noted it as a favoured style in the past, although I have a feeling thats slightly more weird west.

Eitherway, big grats on this Necros, seems Kickstarter is really paying off.

@Necros
Will we have the option to just wait and receive it all at once, if we're happy to do so?

@Morathi
Maybe we can pressure Necros to include an optional Weird West supplement at some point in the future. LOL
Heck, *I'd* buy it.

Eric


[Edit] A thousand more dollars, and I get another die! Woo hoo!! LOL

congrats! I really wish I had an extra 30 bucks so I can get all the starter sets! Stupid Germany trip at the end of the month!

MagickalMemories wrote:@Necros
Will we have the option to just wait and receive it all at once, if we're happy to do so?

I second this question.

The wife and I both donated, and will be getting different gangs. Since it will all be going to the same address it would be better for us if we can wait and get it all at once in the same package, probably easier on the shippers end too.

Yes, you can wait.. in fact I'm hoping most people will want to wait since it will be easier for me that way

And yes you can group up your shipments too if you did 2 separate pledges. When I email everyone at the end I'm going to mention that .. and then for extra shipping charges you can either add it in to your pledge now or just wait till before it ships and we can do it with paypal, or through my online store or whatever works best for you.


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Just got a new pic today.. Cabo Mendoza .. he's a retired/washed out Mexican soldier with a machete, pistol and rolling block rifle

I wish I could get Amazon to use straight Paypal.. I really want to support this, and other than paying you directly thru my paypal account, I don't know how..

Which stinks, cause who doesn't like freebies? Crud.

-P

Only three days left, think you'll hit that 500% mark?

Congratulations on your success so far!

thanks

I might be able to get to 500% .. we'll see I'm going to do 1 last news posting around the interweb on friday to advertise my last minute blowout extravaganza .. where I just free up some of the sold out spaces with the building kits. It's gone so well I'm just out of ideas for stretch goals now and with just a few days left I don't really have the time to prepare anything new anyway.. so I'm just gonna let it ride and see how we do in the end

and porkuslime, pm sent

porkuslime wrote:I wish I could get Amazon to use straight Paypal.. I really want to support this, and other than paying you directly thru my paypal account, I don't know how..

Which stinks, cause who doesn't like freebies? Crud.

-P

Same here!

I hate the fact that Kickstarter is tied to the whole odd Amazon Payments thing...