Brian Keith Saunders

Just want to remind everyone that next Monday the 25th at 12:00 pm cst we will launch our Super Chibi Kickstarter. The core set in this Kickstarter will feature two Miniatures, Chibi Elvia (A KS only miniature) and Elizabeth a miniature that is not only a tribute to my wife but a MAJOR character in our Super Chibi Universe and, our first Digital Art book. In this Kickstarter we also have 4 more characters planed as stretch goals and just an FYI, this KS is very front loaded, so they will unlock very soon. Spread the word and help this company get started off with a bang!
Natakue
www.midknightheroes.com

Update #6 Jan 31 2016

MidKnight Heroes Video update #2 and Preview of stretch goal #2




Sorry for the late update, as you will see in the video my daughter was watching tv in the background. And wile encoding this video I decided to watch some TV with her and well, I fell asleep. Well any way instead of a normal update I figured I would do a video instead of typing as I'm WAY better at talking than typing. Hope you enjoy it.

Natakue



Stretch Goal #2 Preview: DAMIEN KANE



Super Chibi Stretch Goal #2

Damien will be unlocked at $2,850 and will be included in the Super Chibi Pledge at no extra cost.

MidKnight Heroes Logo

Hello Heroes, it’s time for another update and it may be big. In this update we will talk about a few things from this KS, how we did it, how we will be doing other KS in the future and the status of the game and current sculpts. So let’s get to it.



First off let’s talk about how this KS is handled, as we have gotten allot of comments via private message about this. First off we here at Midknight Heroes not only want an easy experience for the backer but for us a well. The more extras and add-on’s on a KS makes it much more difficult for us to handle it on the back end and that means more time we have to take to make sure no mistakes are made. This translates into a longer time before you get your items and well, we did not want that. To solve this problem we went with a very straight forward approach with one pledge level and you get it all, no question and no extra add-ons. This allowed us to make it easy on the backer and easy on us but, it does have its downsides. One of the down sides is that it means less profit or extra cash for us to get things done. You see when you do a KS you need to have a little extra figured in to make sure you can get the product out to your store and others once the project is backed. We did that but because of the method we chose on this KS, it means a much smaller portion for us. We are 100% ok with that as we are more about the product then the profit. The next thing it did was make the overall funding numbers lower. What we mean by that is, if you have extra add-ons you can bump up the numbers with lower backers to get everything done. With our style right now you can’t do that, so the numbers will be much lower but again we knew that going in. It meant that stretch goals will be harder to get unlocked and that’s why we only planned to have four. It also meant that we needed to front load the stretch goal to make it work, and that is what we did as the deeper you go it’s harder to unlock the stretch goal and cuts into our extra cash after the fact. Even with all those cons so to speak the fact that it was 100% easier for us on the back end was something we had to do, so that is why we chose that method. We hope that the product would speak for its self and our fan base would spread the word and so far it has worked. So please keep it up as we need more backers to get more of the stretch goals unlocked.

Moving forward with any Kickstarter, this is the method we will be the one we use for the next few Kickstarters, as it’s just 100% easier for us on the back end. As we grow this format can and may change but for now expect new Kickstarters that we do to be like this for now. For example the next Kickstarter we do will be for the game later this year, and it will be the same. One pledge level and you get it ALL. In fact the game will be special because it will come with 4 miniatures to start (Kickstarter only) and then open up extra characters and other cool stuff as stretch goals. Again one pledge and you get it all.

Speaking of the game, Super Chibi Clash is on track to Kickstart around the May time frame. We have the game done and ready to open up “Open Beta” of the game. How we are going to do this, is at the end of the month, we will have a PnP (Print and play) version ready and if you want to order a box set (for stores and such) you can at $25 + shipping. Now understand one thing. On the Playtest version box set we will not be making any money off of it and the art will not be final and will not come with any miniatures. Also this will not be the cost at retail, this is just the cost to make it one at a time (not in bulk). Those who playtest the game we ask that not only do you play the game but show it off and spread the word. Give us feedback to make it the best we can. The core mechanics of the game will be set but, we will need help balancing the character creation, conditions and so forth. We will also be limiting the box playtest sets so when we do open it up get it fast. Now no set moves will be set for the characters in this KS at this time for the playtest as we want you to create them and tell us how the creation works and if it’s balanced. When we release the final game we will then provide core moves for the characters in this KS.

Now a few things about the game that we want to share right now with you. Currently we are playing around with an idea for the board. Right now the game is setup on a 9 x 18 hard bi fold board. We are toying with the idea of changing that to a 9 x 18 vinyl mat. Now this really does not change the production cost of the core game (box set) but it does allow us to get extra “levels” very easy for expansion in the game. We would love to have a mat for each character as it’s their home level just like in the old 2d fighting games. Doing a vinyl mat would allow us to do that very easy. So we are going to look into what we think would be better to use for the game. Right now the playtest box set will come with the hard bi fold board.

Logo: Right now we have the logo for Super Chibi Clash that was created by Natakue but, we are thinking about changing it to reflect a new direction we are taking in the story. The new direction will be more of a darker tone but still have the things you all love with Chibi. Again remember that this game is to bring all the worlds of Super Chibi together for a clash. Normally the others characters from across the worlds would not mix. (normaly)

Characters and Sculpts are one going. Right now all sculpts that we have are good to go and ready to print out but, we are waiting to see how this current KS goes before we order any more sculpts. As for characters we have over 10 plus characters designed right now and ready for sculpting.


Current stretch goal #2 Damien Kane

Now we have had a few remarks about the style of our Chibi’s that I feel needs to be addressed. More than one backer has expressed that they are not happy with MidKnight and Elvia. It was expressed that they are “To Sexy” and not practical. Now understand here at MidKnight Heroes we understand, we really do but we also understand that there is a market for both practical and not so practical armors. We would never go overboard like some other companies have, and do almost no clothing or armor on our miniatures but, we understand that some people out there want to see “sexy” versions of some characters and some do not. With that said some of the characters of MidKnight Heroes will have a “sex appeal” to them while some will not but, you can be assured that we will never go 100% over board as some other companies have.

Let take for example Midknight. MidKnight is our company avatar and will have many more miniatures of her created. Each version will have her looking different as she will have holiday versions, cosplay versions and so forth, and some may be a little sexy and skimpy while others won’t but never 100% nude or taste less. Other characters like the new Elvia design will be more practical but have a bit of sexy in it because let’s face it, women in general are sexy. Just saying.

For example take a look at our current design of Elvia. This design is for a line of miniatures and game to be released at a later date but, it gives you an example of what we are saying. Sexy and yet practical in a way but, not over the top.



Elvia concept v.2 for The Omega Saga

So now you know what we are up to and how things are going. Let keep spreading the word about Midknight Heroes.

Thank you for all your support!

Natakue and the MidKnight Heroes team

Update #12 Feb 18 2016

5 days left!

OK here we go, 5 days left in this Kickstarter and to be honest we are kicking BUTT but, we still have more to do. We still need to get Stretch goal #2 unlocked. I know this can be done so let your friends, family, pets, and babysitters know what we are doing. The more backers we get the more minis we get out!

Something cool...

Now for something cool, not related to this KS but our next KS. A few days ago we commissioned the story of Super Chibi Clash from a good friend of ours Tom Haswell from LXG. We had the story ready but, we needed a writer to take what we had and make it sound cool, and that’s Tom. We also started working on the design of Super Chibi Clash we found a great Graphic Designer Sherry Rowland, she will be working her magic on the layout of the cards and the new board design. Oh and speaking of the board we have decided to go with a 9 x 18 vinyl mat instead of a hard board. This will allow us to make more “special” board/mat’s later down the road at a lesser cost and better quality. Its’ a win win!



Thank you all for your support, and let’s see if we can get Damien unlocked.

Natakue

Update #13 Feb 19 2016

Stretch Goal #3, stance on making it an add-on.

Matt Razincka, a recent backer posted a comment on the comment page about getting Damien Kane unlocked. He wanted to know if I would allow people to add to their pledge as an add-on to get him unlocked. This Kickstarter was not setup to have add-ons but, I understand the desire to get him unlocked. He seems to be the most popular character we have shown so far. At this point I cannot stop you from adding to your pledge in fact some have already done so but, have done is multiples of $30 to get more than one set. So I guess the official stance on this is, If you want to add more to your pledge to get Damien that is fine. If you add it in multiples of $30 you will receive how every many sets of that multiple. For example if you pledge at $60 you will get a two sets of each miniature. If you pledge say an extra $10 to help get Damien unlocked we cannot give you any extra sets but if he does get unlocked you will receive him as honored in the standard set.

As it stands right now each miniature is $10 if you do not take into count the digital book that will come with the set. If 50 backers increase there pledge to $10 it will unlock Damien and the value will still say at $10 a mini for those backers. Now by no means am I saying increase your pledge just making you aware if you do decide to do that how it can affect you.

New Thought!

Now as I type this update and proof read it another thought just came to mind. If you decide to add extra to your pledge and, it is not in multiples of $30, we can do this. For every $10 you add, you will be able to get an extra copy of one of the unlocked models added to your set. It must be an unlocked character though. Now If you add an extra $30 then by default you will receive an extra set of all the miniatures. Now again we are not saying you have to do this, it’s just an option for you if you really want Damien Kane unlocked and move to Takata I hope this helps.


Natakue

Current Unlocks:

Update! 3-28-2016

OK we got all the final sculpts in last weekend and they look amazing! We will be working on final renders and some 360 to show you guys and gals very soon. With that said we will be sending them off to get printed this week and that will be any where from 45 to 60 days according to the printing company, then its off to casting.

Surveys will be out this week for all backers.

All in all every thing is going really good. We still seem to be on track to deliver in July and if that changes we will let you know. Keep an eye out on the site for more updates.

Now with that said we want to give you a sneek peek at Damien Kane. What do you think?



Natakue

and from facebook



Final sculpts are in for the Super Chibi Kickstarter, and here they are. We also have new 360 turnarounds on our site for each character as well if you would like to see them, just hit the "Our Worlds" link on our site and it will take there. We are also going to extend the back end pledges for the Kickstarter to the 8th of April instead of the 1st. So extra time for you to get in on these guys, just head to our shop and make your pledge. Let every one know! ‪#‎MKHSchibiKS‬ ‪#‎MidKnightHeroes‬
Natakue
www.midknightheroes.com