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2013/03/15 00:12:32
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
Technically its not exactly Wakfu the boardgames since the main characters are only promo figs, but it does take place in the same universe. Sweet spot seems to be $100
Though if these guys are smart then these miniatures should be compatible with Super Dungeon Explorer
Welcome to the Krozmos. The Demons of the Hours and Minutes have finally found a hobby worthy of their cruel hearts... the Arena! The idea is simple. They select (read: abduct) warriors from across many lands and ages and whisk them away to the Arena, where the enslaved gladiators must fight for their souls and the chance to become the ultimate champion.
Working with Ankama, we are excited to bring the worlds of Dofus and Wakfu to your tabletop. Welcome to Krosmaster: Arena.
What is Krosmaster: Arena?
Krosmaster: Arena is a Player vs Player-oriented board game that offers the craftiest tacticians among you the chance to challenge other players in heated battle. All players build their team using a pre-deterimined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Awesome, never played Wakfu or Dofus but I fricking love Gustuavs/Xa-Xa-Xa's character designs and artwork, will be keeping a close eye on this.
It may be worthy of note that there is an online "Learn to Play" interactive flash on the main Krosmaster site, its for the digital version of the game but I would presume they're both the same in terms of base gameplay. Heres the link: http://www.krosmaster.com/en/tutorial
Enjoy.
2013/03/15 02:45:05
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
Even the game play video looks really solid. I mean, everything about this game just oozes "fun;" and they're prepaints, which will be great for me considering with all my KS shipping this year, I'll have a metric crapton of unpainted plastic and resin..
Did you see the level that includes the prepainted 3D resin terrain and tokens......
Urhhmmahhhgawd...
2013/03/15 14:10:10
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
Well...over half funded with 47 days still to go. Wife just got a job, so we will be keeping an eye on this and likely going in for the $150 level. Prepainted is what really sells this, as there is already so much bare plastic sitting around this house waiting for its turn under the brush.
Whats my game?
Warmachine (Cygnar)
10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too
2013/03/15 14:39:52
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
Some Investigators over in the comments section seem to has sussed out that this is, in many ways, pretty much a pre-order.
I'm OK with that, though I'd still like to know how to get the Goultard and Nox Promo figures outside of the $500 "I Want All The Things Now" pledge level,
Oh, and if the 'expansions' are random, or if they include figures already in the main game - I'm hoping not, as duplicates don't seem like a lot of fun.
2013/03/15 21:01:51
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
I'm OK with that, though I'd still like to know how to get the Goultard and Nox Promo figures outside of the $500 "I Want All The Things Now" pledge level,
Oh, and if the 'expansions' are random, or if they include figures already in the main game - I'm hoping not, as duplicates don't seem like a lot of fun.
I agree that I hope the other promos will be available outside of the highest pledge, Nox is the best!
They already showed that the expansions are going to show their contents I assume, though yes there are quite a lot of recolors with only slightly variations. Heck the Fire and Ice pack has 2 of those sword guys
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2013/03/15 22:55:15
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
Kinda sucks you can't get the 3D counters and resin terrain outside the higher pledge levels. They should do them as add ons. Also, is anyone else surprised that the first stretch goal doesn't come until 100k? Which is twice the initial fund level.
2013/03/15 23:45:31
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
I watched the first episode and now I'm hooked. The animation is fantastic and I'm digging the story. Pretty excited to binge watch season 1 this weekend.
2013/03/16 09:51:00
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
It's an outstanding cartoon. Never played the MMO...
I'd love to get in on this KS but I'm done buying stuff from the US, the shipping and customs make it not worth it. Will wait until I can get this through my FLGS. Yeah, I'll miss out on the promos.
The old meta is dead and the new meta struggles to be born. Now is the time of munchkins.
2013/03/16 17:58:10
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
On the topic of terrain, they had an update that explains they only made a limited number of these. Perhaps a bit short sighted of them?
There has been a lot of talk regarding the $500 pledge level, and whether there was value in it -
I guess someone saw the value in this – it sold out overnight! O.o … We are very impressed with that. There will be talks this weekend about what more we can do to add in. There is a lot of interest in the resin token sets still, so we are discussing different things we can offer.
To be straight up with you all, the special resin token sets are not made in large quantity (we were only making 200 complete sets, half of which were planned towards Kickstarter) and there is quite an expense on these. That is a big part of the value with this set, and really – they are very cool, I’m sure you will all love them!
Thank you so much! We've been working on this project for almost 6 months, and we are so excited to get this game out in June!
I'd love to get in on this KS but I'm done buying stuff from the US, the shipping and customs make it not worth it. Will wait until I can get this through my FLGS. Yeah, I'll miss out on the promos.
I am actually in the opposite camp, I might not actually get this if I cant get the whole original wakfu gang. Bit greedy of me I know
2013/03/16 18:25:01
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
That last creator update was less than impressive in both content and tone.
It isn't a good idea to get aggressive with your potential customers.
They avoided answering the questions that were specifically asked in regards to the $500 level, among other things.
This one I still very attractive, but this attitude, combined with the pre-order nature of this (I'm channeling RiTides here!) makes this one come across as a bit of a money grab...
2013/03/16 18:30:02
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
Alpharius wrote: That last creator update was less than impressive in both content and tone.
It isn't a good idea to get aggressive with your potential customers.
I understand the disappointment on the content, but I'm not seeing any aggressiveness. Unless you mean it's a similar "over-friendlyness" similar to that other KS?
2013/03/16 18:45:03
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)
I'd love to get in on this KS but I'm done buying stuff from the US, the shipping and customs make it not worth it. Will wait until I can get this through my FLGS. Yeah, I'll miss out on the promos.
Hi lord_blackfang,
I've got it confirmed from Japanime Games (via email and the comments section on KS) that European copies of the games will ship directly from France to their EU customers. Therefore no import duties and additional taxes, which is a big thing for me too.
Now if only I can get a response from Arena Rex about the same issue . . . . .
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2013/03/16 19:35:35
Subject: Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures KS (Wakfu the Boardgame anyone?)