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**Mymearan**

Yeah, I'm not liking those not-rockstars at all. Maybe because of my irrational dislike of KISS.

**highlord tamburlaine**

Just paint them rockers up like the New York Dolls instead of KISS, who were better not only musically but also in their fashion sense!
David Bowie would have been a far more logical captain than the Napoleon guy.

I hope the panda gets his hat back like in the art.

**str00dles1**

Also not a fan of the kiss guys.

I hope the panda had the option for hand on or off. I really like it off so you can see his full head

**Necros**

I'm usually all for pop culture references but I also hate the Kiss minis too. I would have rather seen them rip off some pirate movies / shows. Heck they could even add a pirate firefly crew, they were pirates, just in space! I do like the panda though.

**cincydooley**

Blackbeard Is Recruited! Now.. We Duel At Dawn!

Blackbeard has agreed to our terms and has signed onto the crew!

While we were in negotiations however, another fellow barged in and demanded to be let aboard:

He might not be the most...noble... duelist out there, but he would make a fine addition to the crew regardless!

I like how this guy looks quite a bit.

**TwilightSparkles**

Kiss minus are rubbish, wasted money IMO, this will have to gain quite a bit of value for me to bother.

**Nostromodamus**

Dudley just got unlocked.

Kraken tentacles at $325k!

**RiTides**

The Kraken has been revealed, but it seems it's just tentacles on bases:

Which, while cool, I've got tons of similar things from models like Monster Pocalypse's Ancient Osheroth:

Spoiler:

So, it's not something I personally need. Still hoping for some sweet Cthluhu stuff, but the Kraken was something I was really looking forward to, and it doesn't seem like it will be getting a whole miniature (obviously it would have been an add-on, not included, but I think PVC would actually lend itself well to a model like that, unlike many others).

**Schmapdi**

This KS is really plodding along ... I like the tentacles OK but they don't strike me as something that's really going to get the pledges rolling in. Hopefully they add a head/mouth at some point too.

Plus since no one else has mentioned them - they added some more buy-ins. First some T&A for the Mazu crew:

Spoiler:

Plus different-colored dice for each faction: (again - a little underwhelming here)

Spoiler:

**Alpharius**

I hope the Sea Dragon brings it like the Kraken didn't!

**Nostromodamus**

Alpharius wrote:
I hope the Sea Dragon brings it like the Kraken didn't!

I'm expecting nothing more than Nessie humps.

That way I won't be disappointed.

**Alpharius**

I didn't think there was a way to "Kraken the Sea Dragon", and now you went and showed me how it can be done!

**Nostromodamus**

I was really hoping for an actual Kraken

I have tentacles from Shadows of Brimstone (LOTS), Wolsung and Strange Aeons. Now I get more here.

Still, it's a freebie, just a little sad it wasn't an actual Kraken. I have zero Krakens...

**Alpharius**

Reaper can hook you up in that department...

**highlord tamburlaine**

Dungeon Crawl Minis made a HUGE Kraken figure as well, and there were/ will be both painted and unpainted versions.

Not sure if it ever made it to the market, as I know they were having some production issues, but this sucker is BIG.

That's what I had in mind when they mentioned having a Kraken. DCM's is a bit hard to follow up I'm afraid.

**willb2064**

Just backed this - I have some of the metals - backed primarily for the minis with the board game just being a bonus.

**Alpharius**

Now THAT is a Kraken!

(Cue 'need a bigger boat' jokes!)

**Nostromodamus**

Had to drop this one unfortunately. Got into a car accident today and need the money. I'm fine, but my wallet won't be...

**Jehan-reznor**

Alpharius wrote:
Now THAT is a Kraken!

(Cue 'need a bigger boat' jokes!)

You are Kraken me up,

Liking the "hommage" mini's, i loved the bad Kiss movie as a kid so some mini's that look like that would be awesome

(those tentacles could be painted as the tentacle from Zack McKracken and the Alien mindbenders!)

**highlord tamburlaine**

After doing some more research, that Kraken from DCM comes on an 8 inch diameter base. That's kinda big for a miniature.

There's also some "massive" tentacles almost as tall as it is available.

Auggie's has one for about 80 if anyone is interested, plus a flat rate for shipping.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

This is the forthcoming Reaper Bones Kraken which should be arriving to KS backers soonish (and so off to ebay no doubt)

so would be with you before this arrives

**Schmapdi**

Another $15 add-on revealed today - this one a trio of Mercs.

All the usual accompanying info included here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/rum-and-bones/posts/1084735

**cincydooley**

Well Schmapdi beat me to it.

I really like all three of these mercs.

I love that Sarah appears to be a buff badass.

**Schmapdi**

I dare say they need to do something to shake things up and get things moving. This has been a pretty dull campaign so far.

They were very close to Kraken-land last night but only managed another four grand today so still fell short.

And that was mostly due to releasing another paid add-on. Picked up fewer than 20 backers today. A new low.

**Bioptic**

I just think they have their business model completely locked in:

- $100 Base game for RRP, or slightly higher than RRP. Can sell very high volume through direct sales, ensure success through exclusives funded directly through the Kickstarter, so no risk.
- Many, many extras at a higher than normal price, very solid profit margin, are lapped up by collectors and resellers.
- $40/50 Expansions sold for slight discount off RRP (equivalent to standard retailer discount) which they get as direct sales, throw in an exclusive model so that collectors can't wait for retail.

Personally, I'd like to see them actually expand the contents of the base box, or expand the expansion - how many mercenaries does one person need? Then again, try telling that to the average DOTA player.

**highlord tamburlaine**

Shoot, if somebody ever wants to run any sort of pirate- themed RPG, you're going to have plenty of choices of players and NPCs by the time this thing wraps.

**cincydooley**

Based on how far they have stretches planned out for this one, I think they expected it to pick up a little more traction than it has. I'm fairly certain the Asians aren't the only other crew that has been tested.

Also:

The Kraken Has Been Unleashed! Wellsport Calls For Reinforcements...

Another stretch goal down! All backers will now receive NINE sculpted Kraken tendrils with their pledge!

Now that the Kraken has been unleashed, however, Wellsport has called for some reinforcements to aid in taking the beast down!

*Please note that all miniatures come UNPAINTED. The painted versions above merely showcase what a skilled painter could accomplish with them.

Ah, "Not so Noble" Baston, a Brute that really wishes he was a Swashbuckler! This addition to the Wellsport Brotherhood pushes their role as the premier damage dealers in the game, I mean, even their Brutes deal damage like Swashbucklers! Of course, Baston does not fight fair, choosing to get extra blows in via his Low Blow attack. However, for it to be effective, he needs the opponent to be at a disadvantage, that is where Great Cleave comes into play!

Failing all that, Baston does have a nasty surprise for any enemy targeting him: While he may not have the raw HP that other Brutes have, he does have the nasty Tip of the Hat ability, meaning if you target him and don't kill him, you'll be Stunned (aka -1 Action)!

If you really want to push the offense theme, then Baston is your Brute of choice!

Like the gameplay powers for Baston. Looks like he'll be fun to play.

**highlord tamburlaine**

It does seem like there isn't as much traction as some of their other campaigns have had.

Arcadia Quest for example seemed to keep moving at a reasonably steady clip.

Maybe it's a more limited play scope? More niche market? Hard to say.

I wouldn't be surprised to see another expansion crew in the next few days.

Plus if it really is moving slower than anticipated, they can always shake up stretch goals if this doesn't meet their projections.

It's still got a fair amount of time to get the hype train really rolling for a big end, so there's that too.

**Alpharius**

Maybe Pirates aren't quite the Theme that they used to be?

**str00dles1**

I noticed this also. I mean there seems to be some updates every few days, but compaired to AQ that ended with 772k, I dont see this one getting that far. Maybe if it was Scifi...or more fantasy. Im not a fan of pirates personally. Its a weird inbetween for me, kind of like Wild/weird west. Not quite fantasy and not scifi, both which I like the most. Granted it has fantasy elements, al la Undead, but its still pirates. Gameplay it looks fun, but not sure in its sticking power. I see AQ keep expanding with more places,heroes,places,bad guys. This is always gonna just be a MOBA in ships. ( Well I guess you could do a storm the beach kind of thing...)