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That was my experience as well,.... The rule book can be fixed,.... I'd have been much happier if it was right from the start,....
But the game play is extremely satisfying. It's quite unlike anything that I've played,... I'd encourage folks to play it before writing it off due to some typos and omissions in the rule book.
That is what I got as well. The only other thing I think that shipped were the Battle Foam inserts if you ordered one. The second shipment will be all the extras: lair minis, extra darkness minis, expansion darkness minis, additional characters, additional tiles, ect.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
from an unboxing online,.... it looks like the tokens and each of the three types of coins were each in their own small zip lock baggies, and another baggie for the metal torch bearer,... in that video, they looked precariously perched in a place where they might just slip out of the box!
searching for link,......
go to the one minute mark for the opening of the box:
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Alpharius wrote: I'm starting to hear grumblings that the rules may not be 'what we expected' and/or are 'not so well written/edited'...
The rulebook reads like one big glossary. The downloads from the website are useful. Start with the Example of Play, and follow it. If you've been following the KS and understand the overall concepts, it's not hard to pick up the game.
I'd like to see an improved rulebook, perhaps as part of their next MYTH KS. Maybe something like FFG's Eldritch Horror "Your First Game" book?
DOH! Yeah, the metal goodies were just 'in the box'. :(
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MODELING FOR ADVANTAGE TEST: rigeld2: "Easy test - are you willing to play the model as a stock one? No? MFA."
My Models: Ork Army: Waaagh 'Az-ard - Chibi Dungeon RPG Models! - My Workblog! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
RULE OF COOL: When converting models, there is only one rule: "The better your model looks, the less people will complain about it."
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MODELING FOR ADVANTAGE TEST: rigeld2: "Easy test - are you willing to play the model as a stock one? No? MFA."
I just got my box delivered, and had that awkward moment where you open it and realize you don't remember what you ordered...
FYI, there is a separate, paper-wrapped bundle in the packing box but outside of the shrink-wrapped game box that contains metal hero tiles, the Torchbearer miniature and three bags of metal coins.
The card sleeves are also on the outside of the box, so be careful you don't miss any.
No broken miniatures, but one lonely orc is missing a base.
I really have to say, I think that MERCS made a mistake not waiting to ship before launching RECON; having now seen the quality of this product, I'm a lot more interested in RECON. The boards are very nice, very solid, the printing seems good at first pass (nothing like the off-center problems of first printing Sedition Wars), the miniatures are very nice for a boardgame.
FYI, there is a separate, paper-wrapped bundle in the packing box but outside of the shrink-wrapped game box that contains metal hero tiles, the Torchbearer miniature and three bags of metal coins.
Yeah, I discovered this part late and am afraid I may have thrown out all my metal pieces, if they were in the box....
I really have to say, I think that MERCS made a mistake not waiting to ship before launching RECON; having now seen the quality of this product, I'm a lot more interested in RECON. The boards are very nice, very solid, the printing seems good at first pass (nothing like the off-center problems of first printing Sedition Wars), the miniatures are very nice for a boardgame.
You know one of the things that was most pleasing for me with the cardboard? How well cut they are. The pieces were SUPER easy to punch out.
My Models: Ork Army: Waaagh 'Az-ard - Chibi Dungeon RPG Models! - My Workblog! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
RULE OF COOL: When converting models, there is only one rule: "The better your model looks, the less people will complain about it."
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MODELING FOR ADVANTAGE TEST: rigeld2: "Easy test - are you willing to play the model as a stock one? No? MFA."
We are currently working on an official FAQ and “Your First Game” section. This will be included in the second wave shipment to domestic and the complete shipment for international backers.
This is just the first of many step to try to solve the rule book issues. We are shooting official polished videos this week alongside Recon and are updating the document on the website.
Also info about requesting replacements for missing and broken parts in the latest update!
Automatically Appended Next Post: BTW - those both look great!!!!
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At this point, over half the domestic backers have received their game. Those still waiting, worry not they are on their way. UPS is bogged down and several backers we know have noted that their shipment date was moved out. USPS did not send tracking number or shipping emails to anyone. From what we understand, a toggle was not clicked when the system was set up. There were USPS packages in every state, so if you didn’t get an email and are wondering about your package, I would suggest patience. If you still haven’t received a package by the end of the week, then let us know.
If you have broken pieces or missing part, please email us at mercs@mercsminis.com. Please put REPLACEMENT PARTS in the subject line.
Let us know your order #. Include specifics on what is wrong or missing, and how many. Please include a shipping address.
International
It appears that the second wave stuff is going to be here late April. If we turn around the stuff as quickly as the first wave, we’ll be in good shape. We will fill and send out ALL international orders before sending out wave 2 domestic. EU orders are still shipping from within the EU.
This timing is pretty fortuitous as we should have a updated rules booklet ready to go along with it (see below).
Updated Rules Booklet
We are currently working on an official FAQ and “Your First Game” section. This will be included in the second wave shipment to domestic and the complete shipment for international backers.
This is just the first of many step to try to solve the rule book issues. We are shooting official polished videos this week alongside Recon and are updating the document on the website.
I particularly like this part:
We are currently working on an official FAQ and “Your First Game” section. This will be included in the second wave shipment to domestic and the complete shipment for international backers.
though it does make we wonder when the second shipment is (tentatively) scheduled for?
52 Metal Treasure Tokens (Note: these so not match the colors used in the Rulebook and on the Item Crads. The symbols embossed on them do match. Also, there are more Copper/White Tokens than the carboard version in the game, you need to remove two right off when setting up your treasure bag.)
- 32 Copper Colored White Treasure Metal Tokens (possibly only 30) my 32 may be the fluke
- 15 Silver Colored Green Treasure Metal Tokens
- 5 Gold Colored Blue Treasure Metal Tokens
