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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: clam on September 27, 2012, 12:58:04 PM
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Seems like crowdfunding is the new way to have miniatures made and get them out the door. Not so sure I really like that direction - but have to admit that we have seen some rather exicting things lately.
Next project worth folllowing will probably be the Otherworld Miniatures Dungeon Adventures campaign.
Not up yet, but will probably go up this weekend - and Richard Scott already gave pre-view of what's coming :)
EDIT: Up and running now here: http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA
A Dungeon Adventures set #1 (with Magic User, Cleric, Fighter and Theif) - all by Otherworld's human specialist Kev Adams:
(http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/453951/primary_pictures/full/20120925035143-DA1greensfront1.jpg)
Not bad, not bad at all ;D
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The human master? =)
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- or ... Kev "the artist previously known as the Goblin master" Adams :D
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Love them a lot, quite perfect for any simple game in dungeons, like Swords and Wizardry!
But i've invested my funds in the KS from Reaper.... and i'm saying that too many times, lately! ;)
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Having just fallen I into the dungeon crawl craze I will watch these closely...like all otherworldly sculpts these look spectacular!
Thanks for the heads up Clam.
Cheers,
Blue
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Those look great!
I see he's somehow managed to make the heads a normal size (the Wizard's head being a possible exception.) It's funny how some sculptors seem to make them too large and others (such as Tre) tend to err the other way. Guess that's why sculpting is an "art".
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These look lovely. Any idea as to the size? I'm guessing they're more on the heroic side of 28mm...
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Previous Otherworld Humans (by Kev Adams) have been 28-29mm to the eye. Guess these are scaled in a similar way.
@Blue - my pleasure :)
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Awesome, more minis for the pile!!
Love the crawl thing going on, I await my copy of Goalsystem Delves.
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That was quick. The Campaign is up now - here: http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA
Looks real interesting from a miniatures point of view.
4 Boxed sets giving you:
DAB1 - 12 Human Male Characters
DAB2 - 12 Demi-human Male Characters
DBA3 - 12 Female Characters,
DAB4 - 12 Hirelings and Henchmen
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Cracking stuff!
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Gorgeous! Now, where to find the money for them all...? :'(
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Once I have received my money for this month, I will reach seventh level.
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Nice.
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Damn, damn, damn!!!! Very nice - think I'm being tempted to add these to my dungeoneers :)
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That is very tempting. Very, very, tempting! :P
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uuuggghh...I have thus far avoided temptation with crowdfunding projects...but this one may push me over the edge...the figs look perfect!
...Now...where am I going to find the money!?@?
Blue
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I am no Fan of Crowdfunding either, but I think the Stuff from Otherworld is really lovely, I am really tempted. But it probably would require a crowdfunding campaign to give me the funds to fund the crowdfunding campaign lol
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Great mini´s!
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Nice! 8)
Very Nice! o_o
Unfortunately I have a ton of Male (Dwarf/Human/Elf/Gnome) player characters. ::) I would be interested in the Demi-humans :-* and possibly the Female PCs. ;) Make Female Demi-Human PCs and I would be in for two sets. :) 8) :-* o_o lol
Guess I will have to buy retail... :-[ :'(
Gracias,
Glenn
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Unfortunately I have a ton of Male (Dwarf/Human/Elf/Gnome) player characters. ::) I would be interested in the Demi-humans :-* and possibly the Female PCs. ;) Make Female Demi-Human PCs and I would be in for two sets. :) 8) :-* o_o lol
Just send Richard an email and ask if you can buy a two-set deal and swap in the sets you want instead of the ones offered in the deal - I'm sure he'll sort it out for you.
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You may just pre-order DAB3, which gives you plenty of female characters:
Human Fighter in Plate Mail, with Longsword & Shield
Human Cleric in Chainmail, with Flail & Holy Symbol
Human Thief in Leather Armour, with Rope & Grappling Hook
Human Magic User in Robes, with Dagger & Torch
Dwarf Fighter in Plate Mail, with Warhammer
Gnome Fighter in Chainmail, with Light Crossbow
Half-elf Ranger in Leather Armour, with Shortsword & Dagger
Human Druid in Leather Armour, with Spear & Torch
Elf Magic User in Robes, with Dagger & Scroll
Half-orc Assassin in Studded Leather, with Longsword & Hand-axe
Paladin in Plate Armour, with Longsword & Shield
Monk in Robes, with Quarterstaff & Lantern
Come on guys, we are only 30 Dollars away from reaching $10,000, which would give me (and others) a free Treasure Items Pack.
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When Welf calls, I'll help out. Otherworld is just too cool to ignore.
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I too am not a fan of crowdfunding but I'm wavering at this one! The only thing stopping me is my own lack of free funds :(
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Otherworld are nice but the price range is at the high end. At the level 7 I think it works out about $6 a figure plus free shipping (which isn't that shabby either) - it's just that level 7 is a fair chunk of change!
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I too am not a fan of crowdfunding but I'm wavering at this one! The only thing stopping me is my own lack of free funds :(
Same here :'(
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At the level 7 I think it works out about $6 a figure plus free shipping (which isn't that shabby either) - it's just that level 7 is a fair chunk of change!
Yes, approaching $6 a figure including shipping, custom bases and Feldherr carry cases. Plus the 3 Indiegogo-only figures and whatever stretch goal rewards are reached. Not too shabby, I'd say.
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Otherworld are nice but the price range is at the high end. At the level 7 I think it works out about $6 a figure plus free shipping (which isn't that shabby either) - it's just that level 7 is a fair chunk of change!
I have to say that this is my thinking as well...if more stretch goals appear and make it worth my while I'll figure out a way to jump on board...right now it just too pricey for me...especially as there are a lot of figures without even any concept art to see...what if I end up not liking them? I'm holding out for now...I may just pay retail for the ones I really want in the future.
Still...the ones shown are fantastic!
Blue
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I may just pay retail for the ones I really want in the future.
Still...the ones shown are fantastic!
Blue
This is my plan to be honest. It'll be lovely to have them all in those nice cases and all, but ultimately I'd rather cherry pick the ones I really like to create a small-ish adventuring party anyway. Can't say I need 30 odd adventurers, just lots of monsters :D
Still, it'll be nice to create an entire project using one range now that Otherworld will suppy both characters and baddies!
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Classic Dungeon crawl games is something I've been working towards for a while now. I am probably going to fund this but the way the cards are charged immediately probably means waiting until next pay period for me!
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If it wasn't for the fact that I'm considering my spare hobby time as non-existent at the moment, I would jump the ship. Around 4.5 dollars each for Otherworld Miniatures is a very fair price.
But, I do believe that the Reaper KS has really spoiled us and that the Otherworld deal would have been considered a very good one, but in comparison, its not even a fifth of the miniatures you would get for 280 dollars worth of Reaper KS :(
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Except the Reaper ones are the bendy plastic. I only went it at the very last minute because of the translucent elemental types. That is the main usefulness of plastic, IMO: Fire, water and ice effects, and similar.
I really like when spell effects can be represented on the table. Consider a fireball. Wouldn't it be cool if it worked like a torpedo from Battlefleet Gothic?! Depending upon the rules being used, rather than just flying off 24" to hit the target, it could move 6 or 8" per strike rank (or initiative point, or whatever) until it hits where it was aimed at. So it could hit others who move into it's path at a later SR or it could be dodged if one's strike rank comes up first. If one had a translucent fireball model it would be perfect for just such a representation...
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I think the price is very good for what you get, don't forget you will get at least four shipments for free if you choose the level seven deal. Then you have four small Feldherr cases, the bases and three bonus figures. With $12,925 allready reached, you also get a Weapons & Equipment pack as well as a Treasure Items pack. I am damned sure we will at least reach both 15,000 (Adventurers' Campside with bed-rolls, a camp fire and cooking pots) and 20,000 (Adventurers' Cart set).
That is a pretty good deal. I don't know what you prefer, but I want to make deal, which doesn't leave the company offering it in financial turmoil. Cause I want Otherworld to be here many many more years around and produce more of these fantastic miniatures.
In contrast to some big companies, which used kickstarters as part of an advertisment campaign, Otherworld really need ther money to finance this project.
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Oh man....Otherworld Miniatures has pissed off my wife. She knows I'm going to be buying these. She was walking by the PC when I was looking at the greens and her exact words were, "Oh Crap! Try to keep it reasonable (implying hit to our finances)." It's a good thing I find level 5 "reasonable"... She should have been more clear, obviously. ;D
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$15,000 reached and new stretch goals added. This can become the new Bones KS ... for connoisseurs. Come on, chip in and get this awesome stuff!
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I'd love to, really I would, but I also need to eat and keep fuel in the car and all sorts of such things :(
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Sell a kidney. Better still, sell someone else's ;)
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Aaaand... I'm in! At level 7, no less (it seems to be the most popular choice - might as well go all the way, eh?)
Come on, let's unlock those stretch goals!
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Aaaand... I'm in! At level 7, no less (it seems to be the most popular choice - might as well go all the way, eh?)
Come on, let's unlock those stretch goals!
So roughly 5.49$ per figures... that seem a little steep, no?
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Update from the site from earlier today.
"This is just a short update to pass on some news, and to let you all know what to expect over the next few days.
Kev Adams is close to finishing the Monk miniature for the DAB1 boxed set. It’s looking great, and I’ll post a photo as soon as I can.
Other sculptors are busy working on various stretch goal rewards, including a lovely new mule by eBob.
Des Hanley has agreed to do the concept drawings for the Female Characters box, and he’ll be starting on the first ones in the next few days, so we should have something to show you soon. He’s also going to design and sculpt a figure for us, which we may use as a stretch goal reward, if needed!
Paul Gallagher is hard at work on the first concept drawings for the Demi-humans boxed set, and the first batch of 4 will be with us soon.
Thanks again for all your support, and I’m very grateful to those of you who have been spreading the word around the gaming communities.
All the best,
Richard Scott
Otherworld Miniatures"
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Have loads of (still unpainted) Otherworld minis and they make great monster figures.
I've really wanted to see some Adventurers from them for some time - and being weak willed lead junkie that I am I've just signed up for a Level 7!
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Another update
"Not really an update – just a quick note to draw your attention to a couple of new photos in the gallery.
One is the mule which will soon be hitched to the Adventurers’ Cart, the newly-achieved stretch bonus for $20k.
The 2nd is a work-in-progress photo of Kev Adams’ new Monk model, pretty close to completion.
More additions to the gallery will follow in the next couple of days.
Cheers,
Richard Scott
Otherworld Miniatures"
http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA?c=gallery
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and being weak willed lead junkie that I am I've just signed up for a Level 7!
Me too after seeing the DA1 greens in the flesh yesterday ::)
Roll on the freebie wardogs at $25K.
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There's more concept art up in the gallery: Demi-human adventurers.
Not far off the $25k now either. :D
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This was the first "kickstarting" project to get me interested, but obviously I don't belong to the target audience. Seems a bit picky to reserve some bonuses to high-level supporters. A fine offer for those people that can shell out 225 to 280 USD (plus customs) at once. I cannot. :'(
Good luck to Otherworld nevertheless.
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There was some debate over on the Otherworld forum about whether the stretch goal rewards should be available only to backers of the campaign. Most people, regardless of the amount of money they had put in, were in favour of making them part of the normal range. A decision, one way or another, is expected before the end of the campaign.
I suspect they will ultimately be part of the normal range, so high level campaign backers will simply be getting them for free.
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Overnight, Otherworld have achieved the US$ 30,000 Stretch Goal.
There are some new pictures and updates.
http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA
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I'm still trying to dig up as much cash as possible...but time is running short!
Cheers,
Blue
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There's new demi-human concept art up on the campaign site! ;)
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So, come on guys! We have just reached $35,000 which means yet another stretch goals has beren reached.
So anybody, who puts $280 into this great project will earn the following:
- 12 human male adventurers
- 12 demi-human male adventurers
- 12 female human and demi-human adventurers
- 10 Hirelings & Henchmen
- 1 Mule
- Expedition Equipment
(all in four lovely boxes usable to transport miniatures - small feldherrn boxes with a great cover)
- 3 Bonus Henchmen
- Weapons & Equipment Pack
- Treasure Item Pack
- Adventurers' Stores Pack
- Adventurers' Campsite
- Adventurers' Cart and a Mule
- 2 War Dogs
- 6 Animal Familiars
This is great but I want more:
- At $40,000, again for Level 5+ a pack of Magic Users’ Familiars (special) – quasit, pseudo-dragon, brownie, imp, homonculus.
- At $45,000, for Level 4 and above, a Dwarf Mercenary Warrior, lightly armoured but heavily armed! Designed and sculpted by the multi-talented Des Hanley.
- At $50,000, for Level 7 only, a pack of 4 Slain Adventurers - the gruesome remains of the Fighter, Cleric, Magic User and Thief from DAB1.
To achieve this, more people must come on board. Let's make it happen! Only five days are remaining!
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Well I pledged for all it was worth. I haven't recieved any confirmation mail. Welf, did you get one?
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I did receive one from indiegogo (and one from paypal) right after payment:
"Thank you for your contribution to Otherworld Miniatures - Dungeon Adventures
Please keep this message as your confirmation.
Contribution Amount: $280
Perk: Level 7 (All 4 boxed sets from the DAB range. You will receive DAB1 - Human Male Characters, DAB2 - Demi-human Male Characters, DAB3 - Female Characters, DAB4 - Hirelings and Henchmen. In addition, you will receive 3 bonus figures, only available as part of this Indiegogo campaign, a Henchman Pack-bearer, a Lantern-bearer, a Mule-handler. Includes worldwide shipping.)
Appearance: Identity-Only Contribution - Your identity will be public, but your amount will not
Payment Method: via PayPal
Need to add more information about your contribution, or ask about your perk? Send a comment email to the campaign owner.
Encourage others to support this campaign! Go to the campaign page and leave a comment or share the campaign with friends.
Cheers,
The Indiegogo Team
Not finding what you need? Visit our Help Center. "
Must be a technical problem, you should contact Mr. Otherworld.
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Well I pledged for all it was worth. I haven't recieved any confirmation mail. Welf, did you get one?
Doomhippie, if you pm me your name and address (and approx date of your contribution), I'll check to see if your details are listed in the pledgers' database.
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Is it wrong that I am seriously considering pledging for level 7 just because of the Pseudodragon at the 40k stretch?
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Is it wrong that I am seriously considering pledging for level 7 just because of the Pseudodragon at the 40k stretch?
No, it's not. :D I was thinking about pledging a 2nd time but thnakfully weren't drunk enough to do so... But I think Otherworld's models are well worth the support. In that I am really all with Welf.
Doomhippie, if you pm me your name and address (and approx date of your contribution), I'll check to see if your details are listed in the pledgers' database.
Thanks, I've just send the email. Hope I didn't screw up, otherwise I'll have to give it another go. ;)
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$42,126 is kind of pitiful for this project. when things like Reaper bones/Bombshell babes are triple that. I bet you could jump it up by posting some concept art or greens of some of the female figures(lots of us like the ladies) I know you only have 48hrs left but if that was done and advertised bet you could get a lot more. just an Idea.
That being said I am in at level 7 the greens look great concept art a bit goofy on some. $4.00 or so a figure not bad
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I keep hearing people compare the Otherworld campaign to Reaper's. They're not really doing the same thing are they? Isn't Reaper pushing the envelope with their 'plastic' production? Otherworld are trying to round out their existing ranges with the much requested PC types. I'd say they were doing very well. Perhaps Otherworld didn't anticipate just how successful they'd be? Hence a crowdfunding direction.
You can't just compare one miniature crowdfunding project with another. They are all going for something different. At least I would hope so.
Personally, I wouldn't buy oversized/inconsistently sized, plastic miniatures, no matter how well they were marketed.
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The message is coming across loud & clear from Otherworld that they are very happy with the funding that this campaign has achieved. The money raised will allow them to produce and release a quite comprehensive range of adventurer types - which their niche customer base clearly want - in a comparatively short space of time. The alternative would have been to fund it from profits which would have meant releasing figures in dribs & drabs over years.
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The fact that Bombshell Babes gets thrice the funding compared to otherworld just saddens me beyond sadness...
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This.
It actually says a lot about the community - and nothing one should be proud of.
BUT COME ON, GET THOSE MINIATURES; WE WANT TO REACH $55,000
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Nice figures indeed but aren't they kind of expensive? :?
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Depends on what you're used to paying for quality pewter 28mm figures, Calimero. It is possible to get cheaper miniatures, the Foundry adventurers for example, but you do get what you pay for. I know that when I buy an Otherworld figure, I will get a high-quality casting in a very nice, strong alloy.
I've bought from other manufacturers, and the difference does show. I do understand the importance of price; I earn quite a low wage, and figure money is hard work for me to come by. But as a result, I make sure that I can rely on the manufacturer I buy from. I have a short list of people from whom I will buy with no qualms, and Otherworld is one of them.
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More concept art has been posted of the last of the demi-humans. Also a WIP of the green for the druid from Kev.
Tick, Tock! ;)
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It also depends on whether or not you can master and cast your own miniatures, if you cannot - that bumps your costs up tremendously.
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More concept art has been posted of the last of the demi-humans. Also a WIP of the green for the druid from Kev.
Tick, Tock! ;)
Link?
Gracias,
Glenn
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So, come on guys! We have just reached $35,000 which means yet another stretch goals has beren reached.
So anybody, who puts $280 into this great project will earn the following:
- 12 human male adventurers
- 12 demi-human male adventurers
- 12 female human and demi-human adventurers
- 10 Hirelings & Henchmen
- 1 Mule
- Expedition Equipment
(all in four lovely boxes usable to transport miniatures - small feldherrn boxes with a great cover)
- 3 Bonus Henchmen
- Weapons & Equipment Pack
- Treasure Item Pack
- Adventurers' Stores Pack
- Adventurers' Campsite
- Adventurers' Cart and a Mule
- 2 War Dogs
- 6 Animal Familiars
This is great but I want more:
- At $40,000, again for Level 5+ a pack of Magic Users’ Familiars (special) – quasit, pseudo-dragon, brownie, imp, homonculus.
- At $45,000, for Level 4 and above, a Dwarf Mercenary Warrior, lightly armoured but heavily armed! Designed and sculpted by the multi-talented Des Hanley.
- At $50,000, for Level 7 only, a pack of 4 Slain Adventurers - the gruesome remains of the Fighter, Cleric, Magic User and Thief from DAB1.
To achieve this, more people must come on board. Let's make it happen! Only five days are remaining!
I as drooling over this when someone pointed out that all my other/older fantasy stuff is size incompatible since 99% of it came back in the 1970's and 1980's.
Still if I ever get into a FRPG again after retirement I will keep these figures in mind. Very nice even if only a few of the drawings are attractive to me because those that do appeal - appeal in a big way.
Gracias,
Glenn
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One day left get on board!!!!
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@Conquistador
http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA?c=gallery (http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA?c=gallery)
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LAST 8 HOURS!!!! o_o
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And the first of the female figure concept sketches is up in the Gallery! :-*
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Nice stuff on here! I am not sure I am in though, as I would only really want level 7, and quite frankly, I have spent enough this month ::)
I know I wouldn't use them all anyway, so I might just buy some individually later on...
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Aargh, I just got sucked in. Only 4 minis for me.
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Great! All goals achieved! Bring out the ale and let's celebrate! :-*
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Well I cracked at the last minute but could only afford level 4...still excited to be a part of this and looking fwd to these excellent figures.
Now to decide which box I want....
Cheers,
Blue
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I went in at lvl 4, too. I chose the first boxed set for the simple reason that I don't think I could bear to wait any longer than that!
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I am just happpy.
I know many will disagree, but for me these guys (all will be limited edition bonus miniatures) are the ideal starting adventurers:
(http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/505584/pictures/full/20121024142612-Otherworld_Mule_Handler__2_.jpg?1351113978)
(http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/462607/pictures/full/20120927052046-Otherworld_Henchman_02__2_.jpg?1348748453)
(http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/462602/pictures/full/20120927051543-Otherworld_Old_Henchman_REVISED__2_.jpg?1348748147)
And this is a female warrior I am looking forward to.
(http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/506258/pictures/full/20121024230509-FemaleHumanFighter__2_.jpg?1351145118)
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Has anybody seen any updates to this?
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Not yet, but I was in touch with Otherworld yesterday and we should expect one very soon.
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I received an email saying there would be updates sometime soon about 4-5 days ago. Wasn't sure if it had gone through as there was no confirmation after the pledge had been met and the time ran out.
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There's an update here (http://www.indiegogo.com/otherworldDA?c=activity&a=1527732) and new images in the gallery on the campaign site.