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**kenshin620**

Buzzsaw wrote:
since the hardback is completely redundant with the rulebook in the core set.

I think the core set only contains some form of a quick start rulebook (it says pocket rulebook)? Kind or like warhammer. So there might be more fluff and stuff in the hardback

**BobtheInquisitor**

This kickstarter is exactly what Gates of Antares should have been. That's the feeling I get from it.

**Buzzsaw**

kenshin620 wrote:
Buzzsaw wrote:
since the hardback is completely redundant with the rulebook in the core set.

I think the core set only contains some form of a quick start rulebook (it says pocket rulebook)? Kind or like warhammer. So there might be more fluff and stuff in the hardback

If anything, it will be a difference in fluff, at the bottom of the main page in the FAQ the description is "The Pocket Rule Book is the same as the Hardback, only smaller, pocket-sized."

Honestly, the art is very good in this project so far, but I'm not really sue how much I would value that at. That's one reason I hope the $100 pledge level floated comes in, I'd rather have the option to purchase the hardback then need to do so.

**Duncan_Idaho**

> Will the minis be mono-pose or will the have different poses?
> Can we replace the head of the Havoc, it looks absolutly ridiculous on a machine that is else mighty find?

**Okidan_Champion**

I've added the new 100$ level.

The Havok head is not final and there will be variants.

The models will be able to be assembled however you like.

**Sidstyler**

I noticed this in the comments:

Creator J.R.Vosovic about 5 hours ago

The 15$ for the Rangers is for extras or if you wanted just the models.

So that kinda clears that up.

**kenshin620**

BobtheInquisitor wrote:This kickstarter is exactly what Gates of Antares should have been. That's the feeling I get from it.

Yea I get that vibe too

Expect the weird communication

Sidstyler wrote:I noticed this in the comments:

Creator J.R.Vosovic about 5 hours ago

The 15$ for the Rangers is for extras or if you wanted just the models.

So that kinda clears that up.

So they are not added to the core box set and are a $15 add on?

**Buzzsaw**

kenshin620 wrote:
BobtheInquisitor wrote:This kickstarter is exactly what Gates of Antares should have been. That's the feeling I get from it.

Yea I get that vibe too

Expect the weird communication

Sidstyler wrote:I noticed this in the comments:

Creator J.R.Vosovic about 5 hours ago

The 15$ for the Rangers is for extras or if you wanted just the models.

So that kinda clears that up.

So they are not added to the core box set and are a $15 add on?

The way I interpret the Ranger bit is that they are added to the core set (that's explicit "If this stretch goal is reached each Core Set will be upgraded with *2* Highborn Rangers.") and you can buy them (at say the going rogue level) as additions.

**kenshin620**

Ok so add $15, get 2 rangers. Hit 50k, get 2 more rangers

Not to make "assumptions", but do some of the people behind this not speak english? That could explain all this language weirdness (though then again that doesnt make sense since they are obviously translating this on a decent level if so)

**Okidan_Champion**

kenshin620 wrote:
Ok so add $15, get 2 rangers. Hit 50k, get 2 more rangers

Not to make "assumptions", but do some of the people behind this not speak english? That could explain all this language weirdness (though then again that doesnt make sense since they are obviously translating this on a decent level if so)

ken
I'm sorry if something was unclear. I am trying to keep it in simplest terms so that anyone could read the image and understand it, but that often cuts out some necessary information.
I'm not ESL ::]

And no offense taken, I get that a lot lol.

**Buzzsaw**

Aaaaaaaaaaand, Funded!

Spoiler:

(Pretend that chart was updated properly

)

Congratulations JR!

**Okidan_Champion**

<3 Thanks all. Still more coming.

**RiTides**

That was quick, and alongside the Zombicide juggernaut, too! Congratulations

**kenshin620**

Well I'm so far in for an early bird core set, not really into big rulebooks

**erratyk**

I'm in for the core and big rulebook, I'm generally not a fan of big rulebooks either, but the fluff sounds good, and the artwork is phenomenal from what I've seen so far

**Rolt**

Update:

Thank you all who have backed THON and made it a reality. Our first stretch goal is near; adding Highborn Rangers to the Core Sets. If you want to add additional Rangers (set of 2) add 15$ to your pledge.
I will be adding gameplay vids, images of the first two Exclusives and some images for scale reference within the next day. If there is something you'd like to see, post a comment and I will add it.
Plenty more to come; specifically adding Models of the Narrative Classes to the Core Game, additional quantities of existing units for use in all game types as well as entirely new units.

Thanks again!

Enjoy

**BobtheInquisitor**

kenshin620 wrote:
Well I'm so far in for an early bird core set, not really into big rulebooks

This is pretty much where I sit. I'm not sure I'll stay in, depending on personal finances, but I do want to support such original models (in plastic!) and background. If the background isn't in the paperback core box book, then I'll just get the hardcover at retail.

**gohkm**

I'm only interested in the Apostate Daughter and the Havok, and nothing else. There's no prices up on individual figs at the moment, which is making it difficult in persuading me to back this Kickstarter.

It's a toss-up between this one and the other, Cthulhu, Kickstarter. At least this one has minis to show for it.

**scarletsquig**

So,is this all gonna be hard plastic then?

Very cool if so, not many companies taking the plunge to give us what we want at the moment.

**Sining**

I'm backing this because it looks gorgeous.

**Okidan_Champion**

gohkm wrote:
I'm only interested in the Apostate Daughter and the Havok, and nothing else. There's no prices up on individual figs at the moment, which is making it difficult in persuading me to back this Kickstarter.

It's a toss-up between this one and the other, Cthulhu, Kickstarter. At least this one has minis to show for it.

gohkm,
Make me a list of everything you want and I will get it for you. If you back now at 15$ for Going Rogue you can up your pledge when its over and we can settle up. If those two are your favorite I can guarantee some stretch goals will be on par or better.

**Sidstyler**

Just got an e-mail update with this:

‘Halcyon Virus Initiated. Argo is no more.’ - Forgemaster Tyrian Evo

Forgemaster Tyrian Evo single-handedly fell several Starlight on the distant Eastern Front, earning him the title, Tyrian the Tyrant. The most gifted of all of Ord’s Forgemasters, Tyrian is only the second Forgemaster to earn both the Ordhren Forgemaster and Theledonian Mastertect titles. Tyrian Evo is an Ordhren Overlord option.

+1 Tyrian Evo!

+4 DRX Drones!

Tyrian can increase his Fury Pool to create a DRX drone from his in-built Flash Production Drive, or expend Fury to convert an existing unit into a Legion Soldier!

Apparently the first exclusive. Not too bad, if you ask me.

**gohkm**

Okidan_Champion wrote:
gohkm wrote:
I'm only interested in the Apostate Daughter and the Havok, and nothing else. There's no prices up on individual figs at the moment, which is making it difficult in persuading me to back this Kickstarter.

It's a toss-up between this one and the other, Cthulhu, Kickstarter. At least this one has minis to show for it.

gohkm,
Make me a list of everything you want and I will get it for you. If you back now at 15$ for Going Rogue you can up your pledge when its over and we can settle up. If those two are your favorite I can guarantee some stretch goals will be on par or better.

Mate, that's decent of you. I'll put together a list and PM you after work. In the interim, I've put in that $15 backing thingie you were talking about on Kickstarter.

Much obliged.

**RiTides**

That exclusive does look decent, although they might want to be careful about using the terms "fury pool"...

**Absolutionis**

Scale image was put up on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=416827768411079&set=a.317187248375132.72933.247819308645260&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf

**kenshin620**

UH OH, we got ourselves another Dystopian Legions on our hands

Because holy cow those are like 40mm

I know the Robots are suppose to be big but man those guys are huge. But hey now those Soldiers/Fireborn can be count as dreadnoughts/tau battle suits!

Unless those humanoids are suppose to be that tall OR these are suppose to be scaled up prototypes? (3 ups? 2 ups?)

Remember the description of this game

THON is a fast-paced, 28mm tactical wargame, pitting the Starlight defending Thonians against the ruthless Sons of Ord.

Now IMO I'm fine with those large minis. BUT for usage outside their game that may be a huge problem

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Oh, well spotted

(I actually always though these were going to be 'large' and hadn't realised the KS advertised them as 28mm)

naught of them

**Okidan_Champion**

All of the minis will be adjusted slightly before we tool. I want to maintain the more realistic proportions, but still keep them in line with existing minis and 28mm.

**kenshin620**

Okidan_Champion wrote:
All of the minis will be adjusted slightly before we tool. I want to maintain the more realistic proportions, but still keep them in line with existing minis and 28mm.

Ah ok so these are Ups (of some sort)

**Okidan_Champion**

yessa!