HeroQuest 25th Anniversary Edition - Crowdfunding Shutdown yet again.

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**DaveC**

From twitter (translated from Spanish by google translate:

when asked about start time:

"I would say that we will announce soon, but go tell the time in HOURS

"

and Early Birds

"No, all perks are unlimited, do not worry

"

so could be a midnight launch (midnight where I'm not sure) but no EBs is what I'm getting from that (pure speculation on my part)

**Alpharius**

So this is starting... today?!?

**Forar**

Y'know, I do like a good early bird and whatnot, but I actually appreciate them not following that path here, especially after watching the cluster-frak that happened with SoBs' EBs (basically, really small clusters of simply staggeringly good deals).

I wouldn't have faulted them $5-10 off the first couple hundred or something, but if they want to keep everyone on the same footing, I won't complain.

**Absolutionis**

Alpharius wrote:
So this is starting... today?!?

It was supposed to be launching Nov22 (probably Spain time), so that'd very likely be 'today' American time.

Brace for impact.

**Forar**

Possibly tomorrow.

Unless Google is lying to me, it's only 7:32 pm on the 21st for them. Though it is possibly they intended to start at midnight for them, thus in the afternoon for North America, with an assumption that NA and their European brethren will be contributing heavily including at the end.

Basically, when they start is less important than when they'll finish. Obviously they have to finish at an inconvenient time for someone, but preferably not during the wee hours of the morning for one of their bigger markets.

Edit: also, given the apparent lack of early birds, aside from anticipation, it doesn't really matter when it starts. Be it now, tonight, or tomorrow for those of us watching, it's a month long campaign, so we'll all have plenty of time to join in.

**Erasoketa**

I have to save some money for this. It'll give me time to see the advances they reveal during the campaign. I hope I'll be able to get the cool "all included" perk.

**monders**

I'm going to the pub in a bit, and hopefully when I get back the KS will be live and I can get my tipsy pledging on!

**Pacific**

Really tried to find a gif of Peter from family guy excitedly clapping and laughing in the way he does, but sadly couldn't find one!

Very characterful box art - have to say I prefer the Les Edwards art for the previous, GW version, but this isn't bad!

**little bobby oppenheimer**

My Balls! What have you done to my balls Gamezone? They've exploded!

**guru**

kickstarter launch hour

22 november 2013 18:00 (Spain time)

http://www.heroquest.es/index.php?topic=8728.msg102899#msg102899

**Barzam**

I love the expression on the Barbarian's face! He looks like he's about to have the greatest day ever.

**DaveC**

17:00 GMT sounds good to me.

they've added an FAQ again in Spanish translated through google

GameZone has HeroQuest rights ?
Yes , GameZone has acquired the rights to produce and distribute HeroQuest in Spain .

HeroQuest ? Appear only in Spanish ? Only be available in Spain ?
HeroQuest will be published in Spanish , English, French , German and Italian , and can be purchased by fans around the world .

Is it a remake of the classic rules or a review ?
They kept the original rules.

What about the board ? Is it like classical or modular ?
There will be both the classic board as modular sections . Besides the classic board is reversible , one side is the original design, while the outer represent otherwise .

What material are the miniatures ?
The miniatures are made of high quality plastic resin .

Is it true that there will be new heroes ?
They kept the original heroes also have their female counterpart . Additionally one of the options will offer 15 new heroes Kickstarter .

Who will be the villain? Morcar or Zargon ? ?
Both. And either one or the other will have their own thumbnails.

Kickstarter

Is there a category of "early birds" ?
No, all fans will have the same opportunities.

What options will be available and what to include ?
$ 89 Basic Safety 25th Anniversary Heroquest .
$ 110 Basic Box Heroquest 25th Anniversary + 15 new adventurers with their chips.
$ 150 Basic Box Heroquest 25th Anniversary + 15 new adventurers with corresponding tabs + all the rewards ( including Morcar and Zargon ) .

Do the categories have a limit of potential backers ?
No, the categories are limitless.

I can purchase multiple copies ? ?
Yes, you can purchase as many copies as you like.

This will be my first Kickstarter . How does it work ?
This link will be helpful: http://www.heroquest.es/index.php?topic=8881.0

**Alpharius**

What material are the miniatures ?
The miniatures are made of high quality plastic resin .

This of course remains to be seen - and could potentially cause me to not back this one.

I really do hope the miniatures are high quality though - and I do have faith.

I mean, there's no way they'd screw this one up, right?

**spiralingcadaver**

Wow, may be jumping in on this... that looks very promising.

**Azazelx**

No EBs? Excellent.

**nkelsch**

Yay for Resin... Not so much for many of these questionable plastics. I at least know that resin is what it is in most situations.

**Azazelx**

What kind of resin does GameZone use in their existing models?

**decker_cky**

nkelsch wrote:
Yay for Resin... Not so much for many of these questionable plastics. I at least know that resin is what it is in most situations.

It says quality plastic resin. It's one of the questionable plastics you despise (need some reviews out from the DE stuff they've released).

**highlord tamburlaine**

So is this starting today or tomorrow?

I is confused.

Will continue to reload Kickstarter until I see the game show up then.

**Absolutionis**

Azazelx wrote:
What kind of resin does GameZone use in their existing models?

All the GameZone models I own are metal. I don't think they've sold/made plastic-resin models in large quantities before.

I'm afraid of Finecast.

highlord tamburlaine wrote:
So is this starting today or tomorrow?

I is confused.

Will continue to reload Kickstarter until I see the game show up then.

Depends on where in the world you are, but if it's 18:00 Spain time, it'll be Noon US East Coast time.

**Azazelx**

We all are, Abs. We all are. Now give me a hug.

**DaveC**

highlord tamburlaine wrote:
So is this starting today or tomorrow?

I is confused.

Will continue to reload Kickstarter until I see the game show up then.

12:00 EST, 17:00 GMT 18:00 Spanish time - November 22nd.

**decker_cky**

DaveC wrote:
highlord tamburlaine wrote:
So is this starting today or tomorrow?

I is confused.

Will continue to reload Kickstarter until I see the game show up then.

12:00 EST, 17:00 GMT 18:00 Spanish time - November 22nd.

So about 20 hours from now?

**pancakeonions**

Ah, coming here and reading this thread is so refreshing. Over at boardgamegeek.com folks are working themselves into a frenzy over who *really* has the legal rights to publish Heroquest. Obviously, it is some kind of a plot, and Games Workshop will step in at the last moment to crush the whole project.

GW was apparently only hired as a consultant of sorts to make the minis and add their special sauce to this old Hasbro product.

Less than 24 hours now...

**Erasoketa**

decker_cky wrote:
DaveC wrote:
highlord tamburlaine wrote:
So is this starting today or tomorrow?

I is confused.

Will continue to reload Kickstarter until I see the game show up then.

12:00 EST, 17:00 GMT 18:00 Spanish time - November 22nd.

So about 20 hours from now?

Yes.

**Alpharius**

decker_cky wrote:
nkelsch wrote:
Yay for Resin... Not so much for many of these questionable plastics. I at least know that resin is what it is in most situations.

It says quality plastic resin. It's one of the questionable plastics you despise (need some reviews out from the DE stuff they've released).

Exactly!

That's my fear here too...

And since I'm already getting a lot from KINGDOM DEATH, MYTH, and I'll probably be in deep with BRIMSTONE...

...this one really needs to knock it out of the park for me to even think about pledging!

**Forar**

pancakeonions wrote:
Ah, coming here and reading this thread is so refreshing. Over at boardgamegeek.com folks are working themselves into a frenzy over who *really* has the legal rights to publish Heroquest.

*checks BGG*

The last post was yesterday morning.

Yeah, they're simply losing their little minds alright. Someone should call in professionals before they hurt themselves or someone else. [/sarcasm]

**judgedoug**

Gamezone has been transitioning to PVC over the past year. Their Dark Elf spearmen and cavalry are now available in PVC (at a tremendous savings, like a dollar per model) and their High Elf spearmen have just been released. I have the Dark Elves on order.

If they're as good as the Avatars of War PVC pathfinders, then I'll be very happy.

**Alpharius**

judgedoug wrote:
Gamezone has been transitioning to PVC over the past year. Their Dark Elf spearmen and cavalry are now available in PVC (at a tremendous savings, like a dollar per model) and their High Elf spearmen have just been released. I have the Dark Elves on order.

If they're as good as the Avatars of War PVC pathfinders, then I'll be very happy.

If these miniatures will be in the same material, well, we should all be good to go!

**judgedoug**

unboxing Gamezone plastics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9M8WQuLrAw

Gamezone plastic Elves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1vzZ_zMds

Gamezone plastic Dark Elves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Oj6Ir_Atvc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAwBvFUe49Y