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2013/04/07 02:30:53
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Dankhold Troggoth
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Is the Wendigo a human gladiator? It looks like a monster from the concept art.
It strikes me as out of place, too, but I'm more than willing to be proven wrong if they've found a way to fit it in well...
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2013/04/07 03:03:44
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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The Wendigo is a monster from Algonquin (Native American) legend. According to legend, in simplistic form, the monsters were once people who ate human flesh and couldn't stop. I'm not sure that there's any standard on their appearance, but traits that are often emphasized are the transformation to something no longer human, the insatiable hunger, and of course, the Native background of the legend. So people have often gotten creative with the look.
I don't find the look totally inappropriate. Tre raises the question of the feather headdress being out of place, but I really like the moose antlers. Anyone who's ever been near a moose knows that an angry moose is a scary thing!
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2013/04/07 20:22:24
Subject: Re:Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
Berlin
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Big, big Update today after breaking the 90.000.
Euryale is now available in the Field of Titans!
Next up, Wendigo:
Rumors tell of a longship gliding into a misty fjord with only a small, wide-eyed boy on board. There was no sign of the crew, and the severely malnourished boy died within days. Food and fire did nothing to fill his belly or warm his blood. Soon after, men and beasts began disappearing, with nothing but piles of cracked and gnawed bones ever recovered. Tales of a dark spirit from Atlantis began to circulate, and strange sightings began to occur -- occasionally one of these ravenous creatures can be drawn into the arena to shock and terrify the crowds.
Also introducing the new Ludus Ultimus pledge level:
Ludus Ultimus, available to backers who pledge $265 or more, includes 15 selections (12 Gladiators may be selected from the Field of Mars, 2 Gladiators may be selected from the Field of Jupiter, 1 Gladiator/Beast may be selected from the Field of Titans), a resin activation token and stat card for each model, our mini rulebook, summer playtest PDFs,15 favor dice (including the 5 previously unlocked) A free (previously unlocked) Lupa Kickstarter exclusive miniature and 2 sets of faction dice (or a collector pack). Free shipping within the United States.
Following that -- at $100,000, we have quite a bit to share for this milestone. Not only will we unlock a dismounted version of Septimus in the Field of Mars, but we have more free stuff! The full list is:
Septimus on foot in the Field of Mars
All backers will receive an art card for each miniature they select as a reward.
The new Ludus Ultimus level will receive a free Leo
Ludus Maximus will receive a free faction dice set and 5 additional favor dice (for a total of 15).
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2013/04/07 20:30:24
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Lord of the Fleet
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Yay more free stuff!
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2013/04/07 20:34:26
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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New pledge level looks pretty solid. Especially when Leo comes free.
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2013/04/07 20:49:37
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Painting Within the Lines
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Holy catfish. Not sure how I can resist upping from Maximus to Ultimus. I'm assuming the 100K goal is a forgone conclusion, so that'd essentially be Leo, another from Field of Titan, 2 more from Field of Mars, +20 dice, art cards, etc. for an extra $100. Sweet no-brainer of a deal, IMO.
Now to figure out how to wiggle some extra cash into my April gaming budget...
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2013/04/08 00:35:25
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Was trying to resist this one but the new pledge level and stretch goals (free Leo)! has made it more appealing 
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2013/04/08 03:55:57
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Hacking Proxy Mk.1
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*Sigh*
I've officially resigned myself to the fact I am getting almost everything from this and am upping my pledge accordingly as soon as the goals are met.
Also we broke 95k and got the Wendigo in but there isn't anything up for 105k yet.
Red Republic Games wrote:And it has finally happened -- our supporters have finally outpaced our artists! We currently have several characters that are still being finalized, and we don’t want to rush concepts out. The next stretch goal after 100K will be determined by the order of the incoming art. Congratulations on kicking our butts with the biggest day since the opening of the campaign!
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 Fafnir wrote:Oh, I certainly vote with my dollar, but the problem is that that is not enough. The problem with the 'vote with your dollar' response is that it doesn't take into account why we're not buying the product. I want to enjoy 40k enough to buy back in. It was my introduction to traditional games, and there was a time when I enjoyed it very much. I want to buy 40k, but Gamesworkshop is doing their very best to push me away, and simply not buying their product won't tell them that.
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2013/04/08 12:11:32
Subject: Re:Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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[DCM]
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Same here!
Full update:
Hungry for more!
Update #25 · Apr 7, 2013 · 5 comments
Wendigo is now available in the Field of Titans!
You guys are unstoppable! Next up Septimus on foot, at $100k, along with a slew of bonuses! For those who missed it short hours ago, the full list is:
Septimus on foot in the Field of Mars
All backers will receive an art card for each miniature they select as a reward.
The new Ludus Ultimus level will receive a free Leo
Ludus Maximus will receive a free faction dice set and 5 additional favor dice (for a total of 15).
And it has finally happened -- our supporters have finally outpaced our artists! We currently have several characters that are still being finalized, and we don’t want to rush concepts out. The next stretch goal after 100K will be determined by the order of the incoming art. Congratulations on kicking our butts with the biggest day since the opening of the campaign!
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2013/04/08 16:40:22
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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This happens to be the second miniature KS I'm taking part in and I've already pledged, like, 500 bucks. WTF is going on here?
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2013/04/08 16:50:17
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Fixture of Dakka
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ONE OF US!
ONE OF US!
ONE OF US!
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2013/04/08 22:35:26
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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I'm nearly certain I'll be jumping in on the $265 pledge level, I'm just waiting for my new Credit Card from the bank and for RRG to introduce some more minis for the Legio XIII.
Only other faction I like is the Ludus Magus and they've loads of figs to choose from. Not mad on the Morituri and I only like Sven from the Brothers.
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2013/04/08 22:45:28
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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[DCM]
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Blood Brothers seems to be the least liked faction - but I think I'll be in for them all anyway!
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2013/04/08 22:51:29
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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 Alpharius wrote:Blood Brothers seems to be the least liked faction - but I think I'll be in for them all anyway!
I love Sven ever since the Techno Viking reference was made, but the other two don't cut it for me.
Unless a large Techno Viking could be made for the Field of Jupiter
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2013/04/08 22:55:24
Subject: Re:Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Yep blood brothers just not doing it for me and while I think the Morituri could be really cool they are just to under developed at this stage and Mago just looks like a regular gladiator with some slightly different details so it's mostly Ludas Magnus and Legio XIII for me but I will get Tiet-Khebi. All that said I hope Blood Brothers get their Jupiter soon and Morituri get a third Mars to make them a viable Ludas choice. I hope they don't add much more that I want I really didn't want to go over $300 for this and already $5 over
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2013/04/08 23:18:06
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Wow, maybe I'm just into the different things, but I love both the Blood Brothers and the Morituri. They are going to be my first choices. The Egyptian and Native American influences are ones that I don;t see too often and want to support.
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2013/04/08 23:51:57
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Painting Within the Lines
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Another vote for Blood Brothers. Vargr and Sven might be my two favorites based on art, and the idea of Native American and Viking cultures/fighting styles blending together is unexpected and yet so right. Just like how chicken and waffles sounds crazy and tastes delicious.
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2013/04/09 04:56:33
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Hacking Proxy Mk.1
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 Gomez wrote:Another vote for Blood Brothers. Vargr and Sven might be my two favorites based on art, and the idea of Native American and Viking cultures/fighting styles blending together is unexpected and yet so right. Just like how chicken and waffles sounds crazy and tastes delicious.
Exactly this.
Blood brothers SHOULD be great for all those reasons, and I do love them, I just think they and the Morituri are under developed at this point. However this is exactly the sort of thing I have been hoping for and shows just how great they can be:
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Fafnir wrote:Oh, I certainly vote with my dollar, but the problem is that that is not enough. The problem with the 'vote with your dollar' response is that it doesn't take into account why we're not buying the product. I want to enjoy 40k enough to buy back in. It was my introduction to traditional games, and there was a time when I enjoyed it very much. I want to buy 40k, but Gamesworkshop is doing their very best to push me away, and simply not buying their product won't tell them that.
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2013/04/09 09:05:32
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Infiltrating Prowler
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Did they just add f'ing Korra to the game?
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2013/04/09 10:40:39
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Hacking Proxy Mk.1
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Not just Korra, Korra with KNIVES!
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Fafnir wrote:Oh, I certainly vote with my dollar, but the problem is that that is not enough. The problem with the 'vote with your dollar' response is that it doesn't take into account why we're not buying the product. I want to enjoy 40k enough to buy back in. It was my introduction to traditional games, and there was a time when I enjoyed it very much. I want to buy 40k, but Gamesworkshop is doing their very best to push me away, and simply not buying their product won't tell them that.
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2013/04/09 14:42:32
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Infiltrating Prowler
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Or it is genderbent Sokka, which just makes things awkward.....
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2013/04/09 14:59:32
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Hacking Proxy Mk.1
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silent25 wrote:
Or it is genderbent Sokka, which just makes things awkward.....
Oh god..
*shudders*
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Fafnir wrote:Oh, I certainly vote with my dollar, but the problem is that that is not enough. The problem with the 'vote with your dollar' response is that it doesn't take into account why we're not buying the product. I want to enjoy 40k enough to buy back in. It was my introduction to traditional games, and there was a time when I enjoyed it very much. I want to buy 40k, but Gamesworkshop is doing their very best to push me away, and simply not buying their product won't tell them that.
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2013/04/09 15:04:24
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
Berlin
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Well, I didn't watched Korra (my little TV has no nickelodeon, so I will buy the BluRays) but I remember Sokka with the wolf outfit. However, both are great and Bjarrhvit absolutly awesome. I am so excited to the figures. The artworks for them leave an outstanding impression, male and female.
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2013/04/09 18:33:43
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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 jonolikespie wrote: Gomez wrote:Another vote for Blood Brothers. Vargr and Sven might be my two favorites based on art, and the idea of Native American and Viking cultures/fighting styles blending together is unexpected and yet so right. Just like how chicken and waffles sounds crazy and tastes delicious.
Exactly this.
Blood brothers SHOULD be great for all those reasons, and I do love them, I just think they and the Morituri are under developed at this point. However this is exactly the sort of thing I have been hoping for and shows just how great they can be:
She (and Techno Viking) have got me interested in Blood Brothers . . . . . . . .
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2013/04/09 18:56:58
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $85K! Mago is in, Euryale @ $90K!)
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Infiltrating Prowler
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Awkwardness achieved! 
Back on topic, want to contribute to this KS, but haven't seen greens of any of the characters I'm interested in. Heck where is the sculpt for Lupa? Would like to have a better idea of how the exclusive figure is going to look before committing money. Have faith in the sculptors, but after being a bit disappointed with the Bombshell Babes one, want some more solid imagery.
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2013/04/09 20:00:15
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $105K! Bjarrhvit (Titan) @ $108K!)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Not having greens is pretty regular on KS, but I really agree that Lupa should be a priority right now, considering it's exclusive.
The only thing to work with is the artists. Check them out to see if their style/ability will fit the concept. This is the current list on the front page.
Aquila - Sebastian Archer
Gaius Pallidus - Sebastian Archer
Vargr - Sebastian Archer
Euryale - Benoit Cauchies
Frigge - Benoit Cauchies
Noxius - Benoit Cauchies
Tiet-Khebi - Benoit Cauchies
Leo - MIKH
Lupa - MIKH
Otho - MIKH
Septimus & Nero - MIKH
Septimus on foot (if it unlocks!) - MIKH
Micon - Valentin Zak
Urbicus - Valentin Zak
Aemilia - Olivier Nkweti
Sven - Olivier Nkweti
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2013/04/09 20:16:42
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $105K! Bjarrhvit (Titan) @ $108K!)
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On top of that, there hasn't been a bad sculpt yet...
Of course that's not a guarantee of anything, but it is certainly very encouraging!
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2013/04/09 21:43:59
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $105K! Bjarrhvit (Titan) @ $108K!)
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Painting Within the Lines
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Alpharius wrote:On top of that, there hasn't been a bad sculpt yet...
Of course that's not a guarantee of anything, but it is certainly very encouraging!
Hell, I'd argue that there hasn't been anything less than a "good" sculpt yet. Personally, if the samples all range from "good" to "awe-inspiring" I feel pretty comfortable throwing my money at them.
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2013/04/10 01:16:08
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $105K! Bjarrhvit (Titan) @ $108K!)
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Infiltrating Prowler
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Alpharius wrote:On top of that, there hasn't been a bad sculpt yet...
Of course that's not a guarantee of anything, but it is certainly very encouraging!
True, but do I commit to an unseen fig in order to save maybe $20 on the game? If the fig is a disappointment, any savings will be lost.
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2013/04/10 13:27:43
Subject: Arena Rex: Gladiator Combat in a Mythic Age Kickstarter (@ $105K! Bjarrhvit (Jupiter) @ $108K!)
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Such is the nature of Kickstarters - there's more than a little risk, but hopefully a lot of reward, for all parties!
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And Bjarrvhit is in!
Can't bear the anticipation!
Update #27 · Apr 10, 2013 · 11 comments
Bjarrvhit is now available in the Field of Jupiter!
Short update today while we finish up the next concept -- more art to come when it's ready! In the meantime, enjoy the completed and colored art for Bjarrhvit:
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