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That's something I was sort of wondering about as well. If most of the stretch goals are expansion stuff - so we get a bunch of that now.

Then the expansion comes out and it's one big box (Like say Caverns of Roxor for SDE) it has all the stuff from the Blitz expansions + 2-4 more things that weren't made for the Kickstarter - so you have to buy it anyway, even as a Blitz backer. = Not a very happy backer.

Maybe I'm wrong to compare it to SDE so much, but it's really the most comparable product that I can think of. And I see the expansions being much the same way. [Expansion a) adds a whole third faction, expansion b) sea units for all factions, expansion c) terrain and objectives, etc]

I don't think we'll be buying boxes of stuff that's like 2 tanks for the Blight faction.

I think you guys are both making some good points.

I want to know what is going to be in the expansion.

I wonder how many players are just going Eastern Front for $90 to get the game early with a few perks. It's too bad the infantry is not doubled at that level. I foresee having to buy more of them if limited to just the starter box.

I can't see why. The core game has everything you need in it. In the testing mission they were deploying at most four infantry a turn, and given they die rather easily, you'd be recycling them at a steady rate.

You best watch your step, we got (plastic) mine fields now!

On to the next set of goals

 kenshin620 wrote:
You best watch your step, we got (plastic) mine fields now!

On to the next set of goals

I like the line from the goal:

Ummm..... did you hear a "click"? Wait where are you going? Plastic Mine Fields added to the core box at this stretch!

Also, comments made me see that which cannot be unseen, so I want to share.


Looks like Michael Jackson, doesn't she?

I saw that yesterday. There's a real Michael Jackson vibe going on there.

280k hit

Double the Vehicles, Double the fun

Though they look more like wheeled artillery/anti tank guns to me

Apparently the term "vehicle" isn't set in stone, because they are just mobile artillery/support weapons. So far.

Regardless, I'm hoping we get a few more stretch goals today, as right now we only have the art book and Captain She's Honestly Not Michael Jackson for those who bought one of the optional heroes. It's always nice to have something else to shoot for. Also, a new video should be arriving sooner rather than later.

I asked them, and it looks like they are going to offer the mine fields, barbed wire and tank traps as add ons. I see some of these on 40k tables soon.

+1 for more stretch goals today.

A banner would be nice too.

I reckon the next key goal will be set at $300 and given the sneak peek on the art work I am hoping for the man portable gyrocopter doodad (the helicopter may be too much but likely in the expansion box).

I wondered about "biplanes" as well and the requisite "Baron" or "Biggles" hero plug to go with them

I like what I am seeing so far and look like having plenty of toys from the Blitzkrieg package, so I can leave off worrying about the expansion box and new factions till later.

Now if CMON would get that Comments page sorted -it does not sell anything for them as it is

My resolve ont his bugger is dropping by the minute.

That Blitzkrieg pledge level is looking very tempting.

$300k is Rosie Riveter - well she was asked for - free for Blitzkrieg



Gameplay video 2 - using 9 tiles this time - 26 minutes long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DvUtzu6ke40

New goals Artwork in the style of Reaper Bones - there's an airfield there

I guess I should not be surprised by this



But this is way more interesting

Aw man, if only they'd release those trenches in plastic!

Second game looks like good fun. I'm wondering if I should paint them at all now. The minis look great as is.

A full 3d board is a bit too much for know, but like Super Dungeon Explore watch for a new kick starter for plastic trenches.

However, given that it is all straight lines, it would not be too hard to come up with a DIY 3d board.

Sad planes look a mite away , bit looks like at least another 4 stretches are ready to go if we get there.

wilycoyote wrote:
A full 3d board is a bit too much for know, but like Super Dungeon Explore watch for a new kick starter for plastic trenches.

However, given that it is all straight lines, it would not be too hard to come up with a DIY 3d board.

Sad planes look a mite away , bit looks like at least another 4 stretches are ready to go if we get there.

I wonder if a full 3d board would even help their purpose. To me going full 3d might bring this game too far away from "boardgame" and too close to "wargame". From the rules the I have seen so far, this is an extremely simplistic ruleset, and making it appear more like a wargame might hurt it in comparisons.

That said big props to whoever came up with this for the solid art direction. They definitely captured the style they wanted.

Holy galloping gumdrops. This looks awesome! Based on this I'd wager planes are around 400-500k.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
That's a nice addition - two tanks for $20, and that doubles to 4 if they hit the goal. Very nice.

Can we pledge 21usd for just the tanks? Or are they blitzkrieg only?

 cincydooley wrote:
Holy galloping gumdrops. This looks awesome! Based on this I'd wager planes are around 400-500k.

400K tops. I'm assuming the bunkers depicted are $25K stretch goals.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
That's a nice addition - two tanks for $20, and that doubles to 4 if they hit the goal. Very nice.

Can we pledge 21usd for just the tanks? Or are they blitzkrieg only?

Extra tanks are for Blitzkrieg backers only there's an image at the bottom of the project homepage

Even for the tall tanks? They have a separate image under the Blitz-only image...

Latest update inventories the Blitzkrieg! rewards. Good deal indeed.

Additional items included in Blitzkrieg

• 1 Game ($100 value)
• 1 Lithograph ($5 value)
• The Vet and plug ($15 value) - Kickstarter/Convention only
• R100 and plug ($15 value) - Kickstarter/Convention only
• Babygirl and plug ($15 value) - Kickstarter/Convention only
• Man in Charge and plug ($15 value) - Kickstarter/Convention only
• 1 extra Ostrich tank ($20 value)
• 1 extra Sturmpanzer ($20 value)
• Faction patches ($5 value)
• Custom dice ($10 value)
• 24 extra infantry ($30 value)
• 4 Mountaineers and 4 Trench Raiders ($30)
• 8 extra cavalry ($20 value)
• Patston in Walker ($15 value)
• Romler in Scout Car ($15 value)
• 4 Extra Vehicles ($20 value)
• 150 page PDF Artbook ($5)

Total value = $355 (so far)

Just hit 300k and got some new stretch goals up.





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That's another $20.

 Dentry wrote:
That's another $20.

I went ahead and upped mine 20 for these, but I'm not 100% sure about it. I figure I can always drop it back if I change my mind.

 squall018 wrote:

 Dentry wrote:
That's another $20.

I went ahead and upped mine 20 for these, but I'm not 100% sure about it. I figure I can always drop it back if I change my mind.

Agreed. They look great for now but it depends what else is offered later. I have to put a cap on it at some point.

Really liking the BOSS, but I also like the Doom Wheel. I'm just curious as to what is next.

I think what is next is going to be really important for how this KS finishes off its last week.

I am liking what i see so far, but the rumblings over duplicate figures and a second boxed set by proxy are holding this back.

I believe a second new tile set would help as it gives a definate purpose to having these extra figures, ie extra board space - the attrition rates in the demo seemed to show that all the extras might not be needed.

Probably need another freebie, seems a lot a "backers" see it as their right to just accrue free stuff and not buy any extras, so there is a need to keep them in as well as touting for new ones.

One big factor at the moment is that CMON sort out he Kickstarter front page, it becomes more and more confusing as they add in stuff. It is far easier to keep up using the updates page. At the moment the front page does not grab the attention as much as it did a few weeks ago.

Last run to the end now and hopefully it will get to the end (£500k). still looking good value when it turns up in September (or thereabouts).

IMO it's been a great value for quite some time. It can only get better. Getting two starter boxes doesn't include a number of the Blitzkreig models.