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Wouldn't it make sense to add the possibility of having building sprues in the box? Whet the appetite sorta thing? You include it in a separate little baggy inside with a little fold-out of, say, pictures of Panic's buildings?

The angel will probably make it, though I could live with another squad of Karist troopers. Where's the fun in playing heavily armored, drugged up fanatics if you don't have enough for a decent mob?

Well, I'm pretty sure that the Angel is going to be large, impressive, and you only normally get one in the box, so it has my vote!

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Wouldn't it make sense to add the possibility of having building sprues in the box? Whet the appetite sorta thing? You include it in a separate little baggy inside with a little fold-out of, say, pictures of Panic's buildings?

One of the building sprues will be added to the box set if we hit the $45,000 stretch goal (which is not far away!)

Decided to back for just the digital rules personally. I don't like enough of the models to make it feel worth while for me personally but I do like the sound of the rules.

I was going to vote for more drones... but seeing how badly the angel is winning, I cast my vote for the hunter.

How many people are going to sell off or trade off their Karrists / Eperians?

 Vanguard-13 wrote:

How many people are going to sell off or trade off their Karrists / Eperians?

Well if anyone is planning on getting rid of some Epirians I'll happily take them off their hands!

Tibbsy wrote:

 Vanguard-13 wrote:

How many people are going to sell off or trade off their Karrists / Eperians?

Well if anyone is planning on getting rid of some Epirians I'll happily take them off their hands!

As would I.

I cast my vote for more Contractors. Though I doubt they'll win. Now to figure out how to rig the voting

It's not there yet, but if we hit the $45,000 stretch goal I would totally vote for a 2nd terrain sprue.

Edit:

Also, what happened to the drone love. Here is your opportunity to get more drones and they are only sitting at a couple percent!

 Grey Templar wrote:

Tibbsy wrote:

 Vanguard-13 wrote:

How many people are going to sell off or trade off their Karrists / Eperians?

Well if anyone is planning on getting rid of some Epirians I'll happily take them off their hands!

As would I.

I cast my vote for more Contractors. Though I doubt they'll win. Now to figure out how to rig the voting

Yeah, I fear those will come in if not last then second or third-to last. They are just too simple to replace with about any light-armored infantry model.

d-usa - I completely agree. I want more drones. but right now the votes are mostly on the Angel and Hunter.

Only one week left is the angel non corporeal?

 d-usa wrote:
It's not there yet, but if we hit the $45,000 stretch goal I would totally vote for a 2nd terrain sprue.

Edit:

Also, what happened to the drone love. Here is your opportunity to get more drones and they are only sitting at a couple percent!

If I had to pick, I'd actually want more Scarecrows. Just seems wrong to have the same number of them as Hunters.

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Only one week left is the angel non corporeal?

Maybe waiting to show it to try and push more late $$?

 cincydooley wrote:

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Only one week left is the angel non corporeal?

Maybe waiting to show it to try and push more late $$?

Best be a hell of a model if that's the case. The KS has been hovering around the $40k (ironically) mark for the last 10 days at least with backers joining and dropping out:



So, unless a killer something is planned, I reckon this'll reach 60-70k tops. Now, at the risk of getting told off, I must say that in addition to the previously discussed model aesthetics and background and their lack of appeal to me, this KS has lacked the pizzazz and fun that usually comes with some of the other KS I've seen. This usually helps to sweep up fringe backers. I think the limited ability to have organic conversation and the, uh, shepherding of discussion, killed any remaining interest I may have had. I feel like I have to tread carefully if I want to post in ME threads...

 zedmeister wrote:
I feel like I have to tread carefully if I want to post in ME threads...

Agreed.

The estimation of $60k-70k is perhaps a bit generous (given Kicktraqs trends and projections) unless there's something added/shown that really helps tip the scales.

The angel could be that, maybe?

 cincydooley wrote:

 zedmeister wrote:
I feel like I have to tread carefully if I want to post in ME threads...

Agreed.

The estimation of $60k-70k is perhaps a bit generous (given Kicktraqs trends and projections) unless there's something added/shown that really helps tip the scales.

The angel could be that, maybe?

In which case I wonder why not show it upfront to keep pledgers and make it overall more "wow"-worthy. I mean, how often do we moan about GW not telling anything in advance and obstructing any sensible planning? Why not start with the big guns? Except if the Model is still heavily worked on. Better to keep it secret until you have something good to present than starting out with bad rep for unfinished or poorly made models. It takes ages to change the street cred (positively), so better start off smaller than start with a negative image.

It's basically done (bar the fine tuning/polishing of the mould) from what I hear,

otherwise those that visited salute would not have been able to see it (and tease us who didn't go with not being allowed to photograph it)... all reports were positive

I think it's just that they need to keep stuff back to show regularly especially in a long campaign by this one which can't count on regular unlocks, and it does seem to be working as although there is a fair amount of churn there's not been any big negative days in this 'dead' middle bit

 d-usa wrote:
It's not there yet, but if we hit the $45,000 stretch goal I would totally vote for a 2nd terrain sprue.

Edit:

Also, what happened to the drone love. Here is your opportunity to get more drones and they are only sitting at a couple percent!

The Hunter is also a drone.

I'd imagine the preference for Angels and Hunters comes from wanting to get the most value for the money. They'll likely be more expensive kits to buy individually, after all.

I gambled and voted Adult Angel, but without a model reveal to back it up, it's no surprise that the Hunter is favored to win this race. So for all of you out there who were all like, "Yo dawg, mechanical for the win! Organic aliens are for wussies!", it wasn't a fair fight, so it doesn't count and I'm not going to cry about it.

 cincydooley wrote:

 zedmeister wrote:
I feel like I have to tread carefully if I want to post in ME threads...

Agreed.

The estimation of $60k-70k is perhaps a bit generous (given Kicktraqs trends and projections) unless there's something added/shown that really helps tip the scales.

The angel could be that, maybe?

If we didn't stray 'off topic' so much, surely the total would be higher. Backers respect a firm hand.


Frankly, at this point ME needs to wow the socks off of every backer at delivery for that critical word of mouth to push retail sales. They've already tried their hand at a big marketing blitz for the kickstarter and it does not seem to have scored a direct hit.


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 Vermonter wrote:
I'd imagine the preference for Angels and Hunters comes from wanting to get the most value for the money. They'll likely be more expensive kits to buy individually, after all.

I gambled and voted Adult Angel, but without a model reveal to back it up, it's no surprise that the Hunter is favored to win this race. So for all of you out there who were all like, "Yo dawg, mechanical for the win! Organic aliens are for wussies!", it wasn't a fair fight, so it doesn't count and I'm not going to cry about it.

I would prefer well-done organic aliens over drones and mecha. While I love the angel minnows, many people do not, and are likely voting based on their feelings toward the existing organics vs the existing mechanicals. I think the hunter is a high-value mini that has mass market appeal, so it might be better for ME in the long run to include an extra 'sexy robot' than a risky 'marmite mini'.

the extra sprue is just for the KS so won't affect the retail version

so vote Angel (or Minnow) with a clear concience

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
the extra sprue is just for the KS so won't affect the retail version

so vote Angel (or Minnow) with a clear concience

Oh. Okay then.

*hires a bot handler to change everyone's votes to Scarecrows*

I have to admit I'm surprised to see so many votes for the Hunters and a model that's not even been completely revealed yet. I'd much rather see more basic stuff in the box instead of big units that will presumably be something of a centrepiece for the armies.

 Nick Ellingworth wrote:
I have to admit I'm surprised to see so many votes for the Hunters and a model that's not even been completely revealed yet. I'd much rather see more basic stuff in the box instead of big units that will presumably be something of a centrepiece for the armies.

A good portion of votes are most likely for what they determine will give them the most perceived value. Smaller units although needed are probably assumed to be cheaper than larger units. I am surprised to see a lot of the votes for something that isn't completely revealed as well though. It probably has to do that people can perceive it being used for a demon or what they can get the most use out of maybe.

I went for the angel in the interest of box balance: the markets seem a little light at the moment and I'd like to be able to play using all the models and with equal sides

insaniak wrote:The dimensions are shown on the image on the kickstarter page

LOL

insaniak wrote:It's a little unreasonable to expect companies to release specific pricing for any country other than the one they are based in, precisely because of that fluctuation.

I am hoping you will know this, are SAS going to be doing something funky like shipping it all to the combat company and then splitting it from there? That said, UK to AU shipping is pretty cheap as it is I guess.

Spiral Arm Studios wrote:Today's update is extra plastic! We are adding an extra sprue to every boxed set!

ALRIGHT WHAT ARE WE VOTI... oh, Angel it is then.

Spiral Arm Studios wrote:

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Wouldn't it make sense to add the possibility of having building sprues in the box? Whet the appetite sorta thing? You include it in a separate little baggy inside with a little fold-out of, say, pictures of Panic's buildings?

One of the building sprues will be added to the box set if we hit the $45,000 stretch goal (which is not far away!)

I swear I remember the KS getting a building sprue in the box already, but then again I have been drinking a lot.

I also don't want my building sprue, so if someone else wants one, let me know

Only if the stretch goal is hit do you get a terrain sprue in the base pledge. Aside from that its $12 a sprue.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
It's not there yet, but if we hit the $45,000 stretch goal I would totally vote for a 2nd terrain sprue.

Edit:

Also, what happened to the drone love. Here is your opportunity to get more drones and they are only sitting at a couple percent!

The Hunter is also a drone.

I voted for the Scarecrow, but yeah, it seems to be a 2-horse race between the Angel and Hunter!