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 Stormwall wrote:

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 Sinful Hero wrote:

 Kilkrazy wrote:

 Sinful Hero wrote:
Is anyone else in that odd position of where you really like the idea of the game, you want to support the game, but nothing about the miniatures really inspires you?

I just don't know- I really like dakka, and I like helping out dakka, but I'm just not a fan of the game. I don't really know how to express what I don't like about it.

Subscribe for the rules alone. You don't have to buy the figures.

It's a little more complicated for me than that. None of the current models really pull me in, and the next faction is at least 1-2 years off correct? I mean, why would I buy the rules for a game that I'm not sure I'd ever play?

The models don't look bad, but I just can't build an attachment to them. Or at least enough to commit to a pledge.

I feel like I should like this game more than I do. It's a "dakka game", HIPS, science fiction, robots, aliens, guns, long-term support, fleshed-out universe, and all that good stuff I like, but I just can't put a finger on what doesn't engage me.

Thanks for all the replies guys, I appreciate it.

Hm. Care to elaborate? Not evena single model appeals to you? For instance, I hate the Corporation footsloggers except for the single dude with the half visor, as that reminds me of a certain character from the original FMA. They're not worth owning in my book. I like the drones but, not enough to want them. The hunter? It's my favorite model so far besides the larger Karists that made me back. The angel? I like the nostalgic feel it gives off but, I will probably trade most mine. Scarecrows are freaking sweet and I hope to see the drone handler soon, his concept is pretty ace.

Moving on to the Karists as a whole, I love all of them. I don't really like the smaller troops but, the bigger ones with the larger shoulder-pads just hit all the right places for me. The minnows... I don't know really, same if not worst than the drones. I would love to play against them or see them in person but, not enough to display or field myself.

That being said, if you want to support it you could go in for a pledge, and trade out the dudes you don't like. I feel like by doing that I got my monies worth and got to support Dakka's game. I would play the game but, no one in my area is even interested.

However, as I said earlier it is a good way for me to christen the new display cabinet.

Don't mind to elaborate at all.

All the human Epirian's anatomy looks off to me(as I'm aware has been beaten to death in another thread), the scarecrows look exactly like they should as they are described but I don't think I understand the point of them, the drones look okay but just not how I would expect one to look if that makes sense, and the hunters look awesome from the waist up but their legs(an especially their feet) throw me off. For the faction as a whole- human with robot support- I like the idea of but the aesthetics don't satisfy me.

The Karist infantry looks pretty cool actually, specifically the heavies. The angels completely throw me off, I'm just not a fan at all of their design(black blob monsters) or the fluff that integrates them in to the faction(weaponized maelstrom). It's just something I don't like, and I believe they're fairly integral to their faction's identity correct? It just turns me off from the faction.

I really want to like this game, but it's like it dances around all my buttons that get me to pull the trigger. Not to mention none of my friends are interested in the game(and we have discussed it a bit), but it just doesn't appeal to them either. I think if I had someone else local around who was really interested I could ignore what I don't like about it. It just being me alone in my area makes it a hard pill to swallow, especially if I have to convince others to try it for a game.

That's just my thoughts on it.

Annnd backed

 angelofvengeance wrote:
How do I go about getting just the terrain bits sprue??

Click on the $1 pledge level, and make your pledge total $12. If you just pledge $12 without choosing a pledge level, your email will not be sent to SAS, and they will have no way to get you the sprue.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

 angelofvengeance wrote:
How do I go about getting just the terrain bits sprue??

Click on the $1 pledge level, and make your pledge total $12. If you just pledge $12 without choosing a pledge level, your email will not be sent to SAS, and they will have no way to get you the sprue.

Cheers Bob, already done that though I'm in for $48 to get some of that sweet terrain gubbinz

The progress tracker is a great idea.

Yeah, I love the idea of the progress tracker. More KS campaigns could do with something like that (assuming it works )

Also, roll on a London pickup event!

Just over an hour to go, and only 1 backer shy of 800! And about $1300 shy of 70K

The surge these last few days has been amazing!

800 backers! That's such a beautiful sight!

Guess I'm part of the late party, huh? Backed with 60 minutes to go

It's gonna be a good December...

Just over 30 minutes to go and just under $600 needed to hit 70K and the final stretch goal! It's mesmerizing...

And welcome to the late party, liquidjoshi!

I was the one to put the amount over 70k.

Upped my pledge from 10 to 90.

Don't let me down Dakka.

*Edit* And that's it! 70,105. Now we play the waiting game.

Wow, nicely done Blacksails! It tipped over with less than 3 minutes to go, what a nailbiter!

Ended at $70,105 with 813 backers

 Blacksails wrote:
I was the one to put the amount over 70k.

Upped my pledge from 10 to 90.

Don't let me down Dakka.

*Edit* And that's it! 70,105. Now we play the waiting game.

Boooyah! Nice job mate And nice job everyone else too. I think we got out everything there was to get from this one.

 RiTides wrote:
Wow, nicely done Blacksails! You tipped it over with less than 3 minutes to go what a nailbiter! Ended at $70,105 with 813 backers

I had been humming and hawing about it for a while. I'm not much of a fan of the Karists to be honest, but the Epirian robots are cool, and the contractors are cool enough I suppose. Plus, if I'm in for the rules, might as well get all the bits and bobs I'll need to run games, and the dice/terrain was just the icing on top. At least now I'll have two forces to play test with.

Pretty good value anyways for $90.

Amazing! Thank you to all our backers, commenters, readers, supporters and contributors, on the kickstarter, Dakka and everywhere else. I hope you enjoy the free novel (Stephen and I put a lot of time into writing it), as well as the box set in December!

We can take a deep breath now...

By the way, is the funding curve for this project pretty typical of other games on KS? Big funding push in the first few days, lull in the middle, and final push at the end?

*Edit* More questions for SAS;

1) Is there a recommended order for reading the novels, or just go hog wild?

2) Is there a level of canon for the universe? Some sort of committee to ensure consistency?

3) Because I backed, do I have permission to spam Yak and/or Lego's inbox here?

Yes, that is fairly 'typical' for many KS campaigns.

It's changed a bit since the 'Golden Age' of KS gaming campaigns, but it usually has a horseshoe shape...

 Blacksails wrote:
By the way, is the funding curve for this project pretty typical of other games on KS? Big funding push in the first few days, lull in the middle, and final push at the end?

Pretty much yes, although the exact shape of that curve varies from project to project, depending on stretch goals and the nature of the project itself.

Yes, it's very typical Blacksails, although with some campaigns the number of "freebies" or Kickstarter exclusive sculpts makes the end even sharper as people scramble in not to miss out. Everything here will be available later, so backers are just the first to get it, at a good price... but I personally prefer that model since it hopefully will make the retail game more viable, as I'd like to have some folks to play this against

Edit: Ninja'ed twice in 10 seconds... sheesh!

Thanks for all three quick answers.

I edited in more questions because I have a short attention span.

I suppose now that I've popped my KS cherry, some mod cubes are in order...

 Blacksails wrote:
I suppose now that I've popped my KS cherry, some mod cubes are in order...

Well I would certainly love that . We've gotten great support from Dakka but would love to hit a few more stretch goals in the final push!

 Blacksails wrote:
*Edit* More questions for SAS;

1) Is there a recommended order for reading the novels, or just go hog wild?

2) Is there a level of canon for the universe? Some sort of committee to ensure consistency?

3) Because I backed, do I have permission to spam Yak and/or Lego's inbox here?

1 - I think Faith is first, but hopefully one of the authors will confirm that!
2 - There is definitely a team at Spiral Arm Studios, I think there are 6 core people who determine canon.
3 - I would say this is a definite yes (I certainly have!)

 Blacksails wrote:
By the way, is the funding curve for this project pretty typical of other games on KS? Big funding push in the first few days, lull in the middle, and final push at the end?

It is and it isn't: Now that the thing is closed up I'll be doing a post mortem on the campaign that goes into how this has followed/diverged from similar campaigns.

It will take me a few days to be thorough.

 RiTides wrote:

Well I would certainly love that . We've gotten great support from Dakka but would love to hit a few more stretch goals in the final push!

I won't spoil anything here, but sufficient to say you're a little bit closer now. I would love for some Firestorm dice, so there's my motivation.

1 - I think Faith is first, but hopefully one of the authors will confirm that!
2 - There is definitely a team at Spiral Arm Studios, I think there are 6 core people who determine canon.
3 - I would say this is a definite yes (I certainly have!)

Awesome, sounds great on all fronts. I'll get to reading.

 Buzzsaw wrote:

 Blacksails wrote:
By the way, is the funding curve for this project pretty typical of other games on KS? Big funding push in the first few days, lull in the middle, and final push at the end?

It is and it isn't: Now that the thing is closed up I'll be doing a post mortem on the campaign that goes into how this has followed/diverged from similar campaigns.

It will take me a few days to be thorough.

Look forward to it.

congrats, to the whole crew on a successful Kickstarter!!!
i think you guys have made a bold move, jumping into the miniature wargame arena...

i look forward to the first ME Dakka painting contest...
those Karist Heavies are the business!!!

cheers
jah

I'm glad there was such a large uptick at the end. Not what I'd expected before the project went live, but a darn sight better than I feared a week ago. Hopefully this positive end note will carry on to the retail release.

I wish Some of the other project creators who benefitted so much from Dakka's audience had helped promote this a little more.

Jah-Joshua, I'm much more interested in what you could do painting up an adult angel.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
I'm glad there was such a large uptick at the end. Not what I'd expected before the project went live, but a darn sight better than I feared a week ago. Hopefully this positive end note will carry on to the retail release..

I quite firmly believe that it will do much better at retail, just because of the nature of this sort of game and its potential audience. Being able to hold models in hand and actually play demo games will convert far more people than just seeing stuff on the computer.

It's going to be a long few months...

When does the Pledge Manager plan on going live?

I could only go in for an invitation right now (damn furnace going out!) - but I'll gladly up to a box set when the PM arrives!

Shame on me but, copying this over!

 Stormwall wrote:

 legoburner wrote:

 Stormwall wrote:
Question. Do Angels breathe? I just want some clarity on the issue. Since the whole space thing from them, I assume they would be fine underwater too...

They do not need air, so they might work underwater, but I'm not sure how well they would do in higher pressure environments?

Ah, we're not talking too deep. At the edge of coastline, or a shallow lake bottom. (I want to GS one to be aquatic.)

Someday I hope the answer will turn up!

Also, cudos. I am surprised by the November estimation. Good luck SAS, can't wait to see what's next.

I was interested enough to get the rules and showing some support. I'm planning on using my Chaos Marines as Karists, and asking a mate of mine to use his Imperial Guard as Epirans.

Just to try it out at least.