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Dysartes wrote:

Sidstyler wrote:I'm already thinking about it because I fething love that "Ridley" figure, and that is Kickstarter only. If I can't back this thing (with Dropzone Commander coming out soon I kinda need to start saving anyway) and I miss out on that little extra I just might be pissed off enough to say feth the whole thing!

Kickstarter or convention only, so if you see Studio McVey at a show you'd be able to get her.

Sidstyler wrote:The terrain pack: awesome idea, by the way. Probably overpriced at $40 MSRP, I don't know, but it sounds like a really cool idea and if I do get the game I'm definitely getting that to go with it.

$40 for 70 pieces is probably overpriced? You're going to get a lot of use out of those components when playing.

To be fair, we haven't seen a full set of pictures for the terrain, nor do we know what size they will be or the end quality. I'm still likely down for 2 sets, though, but I'm a terrain who-er.
I do see your point though. $40 RRP with probably $4 off from a lot of retailers makes it not that much of a difference.

I'll probably make my choices in the last 2 days or so. Who knows what else will be revealed between now and then, and I'm not going to be able to come up with an extra $150 for more optional extras over my planned "We've got Movement" set.

scipio.au wrote:

I'll probably make my choices in the last 2 days or so. Who knows what else will be revealed between now and then, and I'm not going to be able to come up with an extra $150 for more optional extras over my planned "We've got Movement" set.

Yea I must admit if this gets too crazy expensive with extras, I might opt for a We Got Movement set instead. Give one to a friend or keep them both!

We're rocketing up now. Nearing the 190k. I bet Mike can hardly believe his eyes at the current scale of funding!

At this rate we'll hit 190 by the hour. Looking forward to the next stretch goal.

N/M. Hit it already....

That was quick... 20k in what, 10 hours?

Eagerly waiting for the next update!

I know some people are miffed at the Ridley figure and the terrain being "kickstarter-only", and they feel as they are getting screwed by not being able to afford the $100 level. But as far as I know it's not like they are requiring you to back at one of the higher levels to gain access to buying the extra stuff.

I've never done a kickstarter before, but it seems like you only have to pledge to be able buy the extras, and a minimum pledge is $1....... so Ridley is technically $11, and the terrain is $31, right?

I suspect the terrain set will be available to buy seperately after release anyway. The MSRP note of $40 on the banner hints at this. The $30 is a kickstarter special price. Also, can't you just pledge $10 without selecting a reward and when the survey comes round, select Dr Ridley?

AegisGrimm wrote:
I've never done a kickstarter before, but it seems like you only have to pledge to be able buy the extras, and a minimum pledge is $1....... so Ridley is technically $11, and the terrain is $31, right?

Arent min pledges a bit moot since you're pledging money anyways?

Might have to wait for McVey to clarify this though

The terrain will be separate won't it? I thought I read that it was going to be an add on resin kit, but now they're gonna do it in plastic and sell it $10 cheaper for KS backers?

Arent min pledges a bit moot since you're pledging money anyways?

As far as I know, no. You can start at $1, and go as far as you can afford. The whole point of kickstarter is that rewards are "supposed" to be just prizes for pledging certain amounts of money in support to a company, rather than an $80 level being effectively a preorder of the game. The latter is just how we are seeing it, because that's what it basically turned into.

I've also heard several people say that they can't afford the game right now in particular, but will be able to get it later at retail, but are bummed at not being able to get the "kickstarter only" stuff because of that. I offered the idea of just doing the minimum bid to get the terrain/Ridley, and then getting the game at retail later on when it releases.

I think they didnt think they would get up that high so fast! The latest update doesnt have a stretch goal just yet. Though there is a nifty avatar supporter image

New stretch goal:

Each Biohazard set will get FOUR extra Phase 3 Strain models, 2 each of the Scythe Witch and Brimstone! I hope those Las-Carbines are fully charged....

Yay more big things

I think the other side is gonna need more tanks

Good god. Gimme a tank or two extra, and SW will truly be a two-pack of boardgame/wargame.

IIRC, Hurley is meant to be a match for the Phase IV or V forms, and concentrated firepower from the normal troops should be able to deal with Phase I-III stuff.

We might see an additional Hurley at some point, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it packaged alongside a second Grendlr & Cthonian.

You'd have to be out of your mind not to spring the extra $20 for biohazard by now

It's nice to see they fit on their bases properly. The bases on the resin ones were a little small.

Terrain and a new model?

*adds $40*

$200k mark reached - by my calculations, that's 1,000% to target...

I was afraid they'd start doing add-on stuff. Great way to crank up the funding.. I really wanna get the other stuff, but I'll have to hold off and just stick to my $100 pledge. Already dropped $100 on Ogre, $125 on Dropzone.. starting to all add up now. But then, my GF usually gets me a $100 amazon card for my bday which is in a week or so ... hmm...

$30 for all that terrain is one hell of a bargain - I'd expect those gun emplacements alone to be $10 or so from a lot of places...

Thank god my job starts in a few weeks

MajorTom11 wrote:That was quick... 20k in what, 10 hours?

When stretch goals involve miniatures, people bid in droves.

Exactly!

That's what really drove Zombicide up to ridiculous levels and it will wire the same wonders here too!

I posted said comment on the Kickstarter page. Lets hope we see more of this- it's the only investment (other than my education) that's paying off!

Will the terrain be plastic? If so, is it only the kickstarter terrain or will the wide release version also be plastic?

BobtheInquisitor wrote:Will the terrain be plastic? If so, is it only the kickstarter terrain or will the wide release version also be plastic?

It says so on the post

Terrain Pack - This was meant to be a set of resin models sold individually to "bling" out Alabaster station, but with the overwhelming response we've decided to tool it in plastic and give you a 100% complete upgrade! Check out what you get below, SEVENTY pieces of terrain! This is expected to ship in March 2013, ships free anywhere in the world.

BobtheInquisitor wrote:Will the terrain be plastic? If so, is it only the kickstarter terrain or will the wide release version also be plastic?

Plastic.

Selling for 30, and picture says MSRP is 40, so I would assume it will be a wide release

I will be increasing my contribution to 240 bucks because I'm pathetic and have no self control.

AegisGrimm wrote:Good god. Gimme a tank or two extra, and SW will truly be a two-pack of boardgame/wargame.

As it is, this is already well worth buying for both Dark Eldar and Imperial Guard players, just for the miniatures.

The Strain would be excellent for Wracks and Grotesques, and possibly some of the Warp Beasts too - the barbed, segmented armour is a perfect fit.

Whereas Imperial Guard would end up with a nice selection of Veteran or Stormtrooper models.

In both cases, the Sedition Wars models look better and are cheaper than the official finecast models, even if you only use half the biohazard set.

This thing is easily going to end up with over 100 miniatures for $100 by the time the dust settles.