Reposting here as it has lots of information for everyone, not just backers!
The deadline is drawing close if you want to get in on the next planned wave of shipping for Maelstrom's Edge - you need to have completed the
Maelstrom's Edge pledge manager/pre-order page by Jan 20th to get in on the January shipping. We'll have another shipping window in Feb as well, and we also hope to launch our full web store by then if integration goes smoothly.
Unboxing
If you've not seen the contents of the Maelstrom's Edge Battle for Zycanthus box set yet, two of our generous backers have put up some great unboxing videos on youtube which can be found at these links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ba2l-A-P8E
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YKiiuwjHdM
Assembly Instructions
We've added the last few units to our assembly instructions at http://www.maelstromsedge.com/build - we highly recommend least reading through them once for important guidelines which will make your build much easier such as notes on paired arms on certain models, orientation and assembly notes for fiddly parts, etc.
A bunch of our backers and friends have been working on their Maelstrom's Edge models recently and sharing the results online. These include:
Community Hobbyists
Converting Epirian Contractors to look like the guy from 'Doom': http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/675624.page
Detailed Terrain construction overviews: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/676690.page
Epirian handler and contractor conversions: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/690/222886.page
Some cool Karists in an urban and blue colour scheme: http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/770989-Karist%20Troopers%20Finished.html as part of the 'tale of umpteen gamers' thread here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/90/675692.page#8381278
Karist metallic paint scheme tests: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/676620.page
If you've shared images or details of your models and efforts, then please share them with us as we absolutely love seeing what you are all making! The Maelstrom's Edge forum on dakka at: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/forums/show/90.page is the best place to post them and to see things people have shared.
Sales and Marketing
Finally, we are moving towards normal retail sales of our game right now. If you are involved in professional tabletop game distribution and we've not already been in touch, please send us a message as now's the time! We are also actively seeking an individual skilled in sales and marketing who can help us reach the widest audience possible. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in such a role then please send an email to support@maelstromsedge.com and say hello!
Thank You!
It has been an absolute pleasure seeing the positive response from our backers this past month, so thank you very much for your support, your kind words and your eagerness. We are already hard at work on the next models and releases filled with your feedback and motivated by your positivity!
Thanks
Spiral Arm Studios