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2013/04/05 14:15:13
Subject: MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $86K - 2 Stretches Unlocked, next at $100K!
This game looks really interesting. I'm in for $100, and probably the Quest and Map packs. The stretch goals just got really generous, and they saw a crazy surge in pledges.
Apparently, at this point in its campaign (about 10 or 11 days in), Zombicide had only about $50,000, they ultimately got close to $800,000. Myth just passed $100,000. Zombicide had three days of $100,000+ at the end. Though this ain't chock full o' zombies, I wonder if Myth can mimic to some degree that success? I can only imagine the crazy stretch goals we'll see!
Automatically Appended Next Post: For the kicktraq addicts to-be who maybe haven't been there yet...:
yeah,... I think we are actually going to be blown away by the quality of the minis.
These are not the crappy board game minis that come with most games,... droopy weapons and such. I actually think the zombicide minis are prety much crap too.
These are more like the plastics that you get from GW and PP,..... hobby level hard dense plastic! Once people figure this out,... it could truly explode!!!!
Lot's more to come,... if we can hit a few more stretches, we'll get to see some of the more advanced stretches,..
They've mentioned an additional tile set,... rat minions,.... the Orc Boss I can't wait!!!!
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2013/04/05 20:18:18
Subject: Re:MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $86K - 2 Stretches Unlocked, next at $100K!
These are more like the plastics that you get from GW and PP,..... hobby level hard dense plastic! Once people figure this out,... it could truly explode!!!!
But GW and PP are very different plastics
2013/04/05 21:20:34
Subject: Re:MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $86K - 2 Stretches Unlocked, next at $100K!
These are more like the plastics that you get from GW and PP,..... hobby level hard dense plastic! Once people figure this out,... it could truly explode!!!!
But GW and PP are very different plastics
Oh Kenshin...don't let something like that glaring fact get in the way of his super fanboy digs at other products! That's just silly.
2013/04/05 22:01:26
Subject: Re:MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $86K - 2 Stretches Unlocked, next at $100K!
These are more like the plastics that you get from GW and PP,..... hobby level hard dense plastic! Once people figure this out,... it could truly explode!!!!
But GW and PP are very different plastics
Sorry they said they are using the same plastic that is used in the PP product.
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2013/04/08 22:42:34
Subject: Re:MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $86K - 2 Stretches Unlocked, next at $100K!
adjustment to pledge levels from Apprentice and above: they have indicated that any unlocked minions will be added to those goals,.. so skeletons added today, and elementals once we get to $225K
Once we get there, this pledge will have 44 extra models and the signed lithograph for just $50 more than the Captain pledge level.
Also: for European customers,... shipping from within the EU has been confirmed (so no VAT charges) and German translated versions confirmed (French, Italian, and Spanish still in progress)
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New Hero revealed as an add-on (just $15 for male and female figures and the 31 card deck):
Vidoe of how this warrior poet deck plays (this theme is unlike any that I have seen, but the mechanics are seemingly simple):
Rat Minions and Captains have been revealed:
These are initially offered as an Add-on for $30 for 10 Minions and 2 Captains, but may be possibly be added as a later stretch goal.
Additionally: Minion add on prices have been cut in half,... now just #15 for 6 Minions:
Lastly, they have added a link on the front page to a cool visual guide to what you get with each pledge level,... this is from today, I'm sure they will update as they unlock more goals (maybe not at this exact link though)
That's a lot of plastic you're going to end up getting, especially as the amount pledged keeps climbing higher.
With each base game coming with at least 20 of all three minion races (plus elementals coming down the pipeline and the chance to have the rats end up as a later stretch), I wonder how long it will take before someone comes up with some sort of skirmish rules?
20 or 30 basic infantry, captains, mini bosses, bosses... you've got yourself multiple warbands ready to go right out of the box! Throw the 3D lairs if we get them on table as objective points, you're good to go!
I wonder if anyone has suggested throwing in some bonus skirmish rules to MERCS yet?
Poorly lit photos of my ever- growing collection of completely unrelated models!
Not that I have seen in the comments,... But I know that the MERCS team has plans for many things,.. Some within the MERCS IP some in the MYTH IP,.. And still more in other areas,... Even publishing an English version of an existing game from another designer.
They are small now,... But they have big plans,...
They already have what I would call skirmish rules in MERCS,...
I Think what you are asking is table top army rules with units of models,...? Maybe, who knows, couldn't hurt to ask them.
BTW - the pledges just breached $170k,... Getting really close to that next stretch goal!
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I just bought in for the Captain set. This game looks groovy, and coming just after Christmas is ideal! I wonder if the quest or tile expansions will be necessary...
I wouldn't call then necessary, but they can only serve to add more depth to the game. I think extra quest cards is a no brainer,... I believe they will also open a tile expansion stretch goal today,... If we hit that, the 6x6 tile add on set is designed to help transition between the art of those and that of the base set,.. So that would enable you to mix and match from all sets.
Today should be big,... If heard at the very least that the Orc boss will be shown in the advanced stretch goals
Also,... We breached the $200k mark,.. And have unlocked the exclusive trixster hero!!!
Automatically Appended Next Post: Another huge update this morning:
1st off: New extended stretch goals. They've brought the rats further down in the order than they had planned, so they are definitely within reach!
The tiles are not the actual art, and should be a mix of sizes just as in the base game.
The Rat Boss art work is stil WIP
Automatically Appended Next Post: Lastly; many new add ons provided,... extra dice, expansion treasure deck, treasure bag, card sleeves for the Skald,...
But the most interesting is the Elemantal Boss w/ it's 10 card Darkness deck:
So, is it worth is to upgrade from Captain to Apprentice? I know you get more stuff, but do you need more stuff to play the game? I don't really have time to sit through gameplay videos, either at work or at home, so if anyone has any idea, I'd appreciate a word or two.
JoshInJapan wrote: So, is it worth is to upgrade from Captain to Apprentice? I know you get more stuff, but do you need more stuff to play the game? I don't really have time to sit through gameplay videos, either at work or at home, so if anyone has any idea, I'd appreciate a word or two.
np Josh - the Captain is an amazing deal,... and you will be able to get a full gaming experience,... no doubt!
the one area that has people moving to Apprentice is the thought of adding the ability to do encounters that focus on one type of enemy type. As the game exists; there are many times that you will enter a tile that requires two lairs(spawn points fo the monsters),.. if you only have the base set,... and for the most case even the Captain pledge level,... you will have to put two different lairs that spaw different types of minions and captains,.... apart from this being a variety issue, it does also remove a dificulty step from the game (as a single type dual lair tile is easier to deal with than one with two different enemy types). The Apprentice level gives you enough models to handle almost any situation.
so it is up to you which way you want to go,.... Personally,... I like the Apprentice with the extra 44 minis as it stands now,.... and it will have 55 extra if we hit the rats @ $350k
I think this is one of the more innovative things that I have seen in a KS,.... pledge levels that in effect get a separate boost for stretches.
This campaign is so amazing. This is one of the best value kickstarters I've seen in a while and with good updates and increasing value. VERY excited about this one.
2013/04/17 17:40:54
Subject: Re:MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $226K - Elementals in, Skelie Boss @ $250K!
Heh, I was just about to post the alternate Gender Sketches! MYTH is really shaping up to be a great bargain, and has a very enjoyable aesthetic to it all.
The MYTH/MERCS team is at Adepticon this weekend,... go by and see them. I hear that they demoed a new mode that can be run in MYTH last night,... hopefully they will post somve video later today.
It's called: Slaughterfield
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2013/04/19 16:19:43
Subject: MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $276K - Lairs and Traps in, Orc Boss @ $300K!
Apart from the game, they are simply a great idea for a RPG tool in general. There don't seem to be a lot of models like that out there.
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2013/04/20 13:41:31
Subject: MYTH (by MERCS Minis) - Kickstarter @ $276K - Lairs and Traps in, Orc Boss @ $300K!
New Stretch Goals and Optional Purchases!
Update #42 · Apr 20, 2013 · 70 comments
So later tonight became late afternoon Haha!
Here are some details on the new Stretch Goals:
@ 425k we have 2 new Rat and Elemental Captains
@ 450k we have a brand new race of Minions and Captains, the Cyclops! Some races don't get along very well, and hopefully you will see from the Cyclops' weapons that they have an interesting history with the Elementals.
@ 475k we have a new Mini Boss: A Minotaur!
@ 500k we bring in the Metal Tokens for your Hero Board slots, and special colored Coins for your MYTH treasure bag.
Beyond this, we have some great new Optional Purchases as well:
First, we have regular sized card sleeves for 5 bucks. These can accommodate cards from other various decks in the game beyond the Heroes. A pack of smaller item card sized sleeves are available for 5 dollars as well.
Finally we a fantastic new add-on; two custom cut trays offered by BattleFoam! These trays will are sized to fit inside of your MYTH game box and will hold the assembled models and components from the game.
