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2013/06/28 14:24:18
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $800K)
Sandy Petersen is out of town for a few days(and trying to get the EU distribution stuff locked down) so there should be an announcement very soon, hopefully this weekend. But they've definitely been discussing it.
Less QQ, more pew pew!
2013/06/28 14:44:06
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $800K)
My guess is they'll reveal it along with the 900K stretch (the 6-8 player map) and that will be the last 'paid' content for the KS
and hopefully that will come up with 2-3 days to go
That way they'll know exactly what "everything" includes cost wise
Automatically Appended Next Post: Happy news from the KS comments for all custom dice lovers
Creator Sandy Petersen 2 minutes ago
Arthur here:
I fought for the past two days for Custom Dice being 20 (in the add-on and at the CDG level). The GEG guys were not against it, but they have a keen interest in not over promising on things they cannot deliver. They really want this to be a solid project, good for the backers, but something they can realistically handle producing.
And...it has paid off. It turns out that because it seems so many people want the custom dice, the print run will be large enough to support the 20 dice for $12. Custom molded dice are more expensive than I thought - but this will be doable.
The main KS page will be updated soon (although it may take a day or so). In any case, add on the custom dice - it will be 20 for $12.
Hoorah for Arthur
(now remember to spend any savings on more CW stuff!)
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2013/06/29 10:25:19
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $850K)
I sent Sandy a PM about the Dreamlands Underworld monsters (Ghast, Leng Spider, and Gug) and he sent me back brief descriptions of the Gug and Leng Spider. They sound really cool!
"The Gug is a very strong monster who actually has a disadvantage in play - he is not able to Capture Cultists.
The leng Spider has the Bloodthirst ability which lets you engage in Battles for free."
2013/06/29 23:26:33
Subject: Re:Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $850K)
A human faction is not on the cards for this KS (so far) but possibly for later retail release
If it does happen the thinking is for the faction to start strong and get weaker as the game progresses, so needing to go for a quick win.
and an update
Nightgaunt unlock!
Update #57 · Jun 30, 2013 · 6 comments
Sorry for the delay on this. Our full team is back now though. we will be working hard this last week to come out with some new pledges, which you guys have been asking for. Look out for it soon. Also we have added a HP Lovecraft pledge level!
2013/07/01 17:42:43
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $850K)
Not sure if you guys have noticed, but on the home page little pictures of various critters have been starting to show up.
These are all creatures we've yet to see any full pieces of art for.
At the moment you can get small glimpses of the Wendigo, Gnoph kehs, Dimensional Shambler, Gnorri, and the Shantaks.
Can't really tell what the Gnoph Kehs are supposed to be- it looks like a bug on a rock. Would that be an accurate description of them? I need to see a better picture of them.
I've got to see the Sleeper's serpent men before I commit to one of the other factions. I think I may just grab both Dreamland monster expansions so I've got more critters to paint/ play with. Kids want the dragon- like Shantaks and I want more Gugs as it is.
A new update! I hope this helps bring in some EU backers
"We want to thank all of our European backers for their support and patience. Today we are happy to announce that we have made arrangements to provide distribution of your backer rewards from within the European Union! Additional details will be made available as we finalize everything."
2013/07/02 07:11:26
Subject: Re:Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $850K)
325 lets you get the bling for the game (plastic gates and dice), high priests, your choice of player marker, and three expansions of your choice!
525 gets you ever single thing they have available gameplay -wise, locked (for now) map included. Plus all the stretch goal collector figures too.
There was talk on Board Game Geek that this will very likely have a pledge manager to add funds into as well.
I'm afraid I may end up with everything if that's the case...
Really liking those Gnorri and Gnoph-kes. Hope the Gnoph kes are tall and imposing. Reminds me of something from Toriko for some reason. Kids said the same thing. Odd.
Poorly lit photos of my ever- growing collection of completely unrelated models!
Thanks for putting up these updates guys (all the good stuff happened while I was asleep)
EU shipping news is brilliant as it means I can boost my pledge without fear of VAT
And I think the Wendigo looks spectacular!
Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh and yesterdays updates got us passed 2 stretch goals
$850K funded: Upgrades Doom and Power marker to plastic 3300 Backers achieved FREE Wizard collectors figure (Sleeper expansion or expansion bundle)
next
3400 Backers FREE Ghoul collectors figure (Cultist pledge or over
Automatically Appended Next Post:
From Fenris Games via facebook
For those following the CW kickstarter, here's a shot showing some of the detail on the PROTOTYPE model for the summoning gates. The white castings GEG have don't show the best level of detail in photographs, so this should help.
These pieces are approx 75mm in diameter, 25mm high, and designed to hold either 25 or 50mm-based models (30 and 40mm will fit, too, though those sizes don't necessarily "fit" with gameplay in the game).
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2013/07/02 14:39:42
Subject: Re:Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $900K)
I was lucky enough to eventually get a "Father's Day Special" Cultes Des Goules for $200, so it looks as if it is still cheaper to stick with that and get all the add-ons via the various additional packages, unless I'm missing something (most likely!)?
2013/07/02 14:49:03
Subject: Re:Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $900K)
Alpharius wrote: I was lucky enough to eventually get a "Father's Day Special" Cultes Des Goules for $200, so it looks as if it is still cheaper to stick with that and get all the add-ons via the various additional packages, unless I'm missing something (most likely!)?
If you're planning on getting everything gameplay-wise, the number crunchers on the comments section have worked this out, pledge-wise:
For those of you catching up with the new pledges, here is the breakdown for different all-in packages.
Cultist EB1 = $545
FDS = $533
DVM = $525
If you are getting everything, the DVM is the way to go.
However, if there are any pieces that you don't want to get, then FDS is the best thing.
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Less QQ, more pew pew!
2013/07/02 14:54:18
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (target stretch $900K)
De Vermis Mysteris is about $8 cheaper than adding everything game play related to fathers day
Fathers Day 200
Dreamlands Underworld Monsters 20
Dreamlands Surface world Monsters 20
Expansion bundle 120
Maps bundle 120
High Priests 12
HPL 25
6-8 player map 16
total 533
DVM 525
but as soon as you don't want anything you'll save by going father day plus bits,
(like the 6-8 player map which is no good to me, but since i'd only 'save' $8 by not having it I might as well go DVM and stick it in a cupboard)
Automatically Appended Next Post: from Fenris Games on facebook
For the completists among you, you might like to know that the 75mm Asenath Waite player marker mini - available ONLY via the kickstarter - is being sculpted by a certain Kev White of Hasslefree infamy
this is the first good look at the concept art which I presume is what comes with the marker
Automatically Appended Next Post: and the last cash based stretch goal is in
$900K funded: 6-8 play map add on ($16 based on the pdf)
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2013/07/02 16:05:37
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (next stretch 3400 backers)
Backer based stretch goals now have cash based alternate unlock conditions too
First, we reached a Backer's Stretch Goal and have unlocked the FREE Ghoul Collector's Figure! Thank you again for supporting and SHARING our project in these last few days! We hope to unlock all of these Collector Figures before time runs out!
Faction descriptions and strategy videos up for Crawling Chaos and Yellow Sign!
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2013/07/03 20:05:39
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (next stretch $1.025M or 3600 backers)
Sadface that the new GOO isn't free for $200 backers, since I can't afford to break that mark upwards, but I think I might be able to rejigger my rewards to include the $20 new guy, if he is indeed as game-changing as the update implies
Automatically Appended Next Post: Although the change to the CE figures being 25k per unlock is REALLY good news! There is a very real possibility of getting a free Bhole! But if we get the Leng Spider, I'll be satisfied because it's the only one of the Underworld expansion minis I liked, so I was going to probably pass on that set.
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2013/07/03 21:52:52
Subject: Cthulhu Wars by Sandy Petersen Kickstarter: now funded!, (next stretch $1M)
I really hope we'll reach that Bhole, as I can't afford to pick up maps as well as factions. I gotta squeeze by with just the 200, which is already stretching it for me.
I had toyed with the 325 pledge, but went and pledged for that Fairy Tale Battle Royale with its 2000+ cards and 40 miniatures at the last minute, so that scratches that plan.
If I can dump enough old video games on eBay I might be able to grab that last Great Old One via pledge manager. I think I've got just about every major PS1 RPG that was released, all original print runs. That should bring in a little bit of money. Maybe I can even get the big 525 pledge if things go well.
EDIT- that Yog stuff is NASTY. perfect. Thank God I'm dumping those on my brother, since he has nefarious plans for incorporating them into a Nurgle army!
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Poorly lit photos of my ever- growing collection of completely unrelated models!
We just reached an epic $1,000,000 dollar milestone for our little team with a big dream! Thank you so much for the support to help us bring H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu to life in a whole new way! This means the world to us knowing that fans around the world will be able to own this fabulous game.
You have unlocked a FREE collector's figure of Shoggoth!!!
