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Title: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 10, 2014, 06:13:30 PM
SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r497/srpyle_1970/Maj_met-logo_zps253bf538.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/srpyle_1970/media/Maj_met-logo_zps253bf538.jpg.html) There are some "major" goings on down at Four-Color Studios. A new edition of SuperSystem is prepared to leap a tall building and land on your gaming table. We want you to be part of our spectacular Kickstarter campaign, and signing up for Four-Color Studios mailing list is your first step to getting some fantastic rewards. Help us take the world’s most versatile superhero miniature game to the next level!

Sign-up to the Four-Color Studios mailing list in the month of March, and if you pledge at the Protector level or higher you will receive a Major Meteor miniature absolutely free.* This intergalactic guardian has clashed with the Alien Host on numerous occasions and has even landed on Warlord Karthoum’s assassination agenda for helping to thwart their invasion of Earth.

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*Sign-ups must occur prior to the Kickstater launch at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 7th  2014 to be eligible for this offer. The backer must use the same email address and name as their account on Kickstarter and maintain a pledge at the Protector level or higher.


Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: styx on March 10, 2014, 08:26:25 PM
Whooo! Stoked about this! Signed up! Maybe the first!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: rollntider on March 10, 2014, 08:29:49 PM
signed up... got a ball park price for the pledge level? I need to know how many nickles i need to save up :)
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 10, 2014, 08:53:11 PM
signed up... got a ball park price for the pledge level? I need to know how many nickles i need to save up :)

Are you in the USA? 
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Grimmnar on March 10, 2014, 09:43:35 PM
Hey Scott, Are you planning on releasing more figs for the new edition?
Saw a great 15mm scale Rocket Raccoon this past weekend would be great for 28mm scale. Sure the sculptor wouldn't have a problem making it if it was commissioned. ;-)

Grimm
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Hat Guy on March 10, 2014, 10:16:15 PM
Signed up, will save extra pennies because I'm in Australia.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: rollntider on March 11, 2014, 01:29:11 AM
yes sir, I am in the US.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on March 11, 2014, 11:03:03 AM
Signed up, no promises on the KS or any models (Have a bunch of the original in larger size but mOving to smaller figures so if you go 15 mm (or smaller) then I will be seriously tempted, else only maybe rules.)

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 11, 2014, 12:36:55 PM
Signed up, no promises on the KS or any models (Have a bunch of the original in larger size but mOving to smaller figures so if you go 15 mm (or smaller) then I will be seriously tempted, else only maybe rules.)

Gracias,

Glenn


Thanks, Glenn!  Signing up for the mail list puts absolutely no requirements on you, so you're good to go.  If you do sign up and stay with us through and through at Protector or higher level, you'll get Major Meteor with your book and dice.

As to new minis, we don't have any planned for the KS at this point.  I don't want to close the door completely, but I really want to focus this KS on the book.

Thanks!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on March 11, 2014, 07:20:46 PM
Thanks, Glenn!  Signing up for the mail list puts absolutely no requirements on you, so you're good to go.  If you do sign up and stay with us through and through at Protector or higher level, you'll get Major Meteor with your book and dice.

As to new minis, we don't have any planned for the KS at this point.  I don't want to close the door completely, but I really want to focus this KS on the book.

Thanks!

A book will fit on my shelves quite nicely.   ;)   :)  So that is a possibility.  Will there  be any "Test-drive" AARs posted online for giving a flavor of the new rules?

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 11, 2014, 07:40:12 PM
A book will fit on my shelves quite nicely.   ;)   :)  So that is a possibility.  Will there  be any "Test-drive" AARs posted online for giving a flavor of the new rules?

Gracias,

Glenn


Yeah, we're going to do at least one video explaining some rules.  Of course, the play-test doc has been up and I have been updating it about every 10 days or so. 

We'll be starting layout soon.

The book should weigh in at around 256 pages.  I also plan to include a Fast-Play Rule Sheet and reference tables as well.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on March 11, 2014, 07:46:42 PM
Yeah, we're going to do at least one video explaining some rules.  Of course, the play-test doc has been up and I have been updating it about every 10 days or so. 

We'll be starting layout soon.

The book should weigh in at around 256 pages.  I also plan to include a Fast-Play Rule Sheet and reference tables as well.

256 pages... um, that is a bit more than the rules that existed when I started miniatures war games (I am not counting toy soldiers in my youth) in the 1970's.  Well, maybe except for WRG and the start of the fall of D&D that AD&D reflected.   ::)  ;)

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 12, 2014, 10:43:34 AM
256 pages... um, that is a bit more than the rules that existed when I started miniatures war games (I am not counting toy soldiers in my youth) in the 1970's.  Well, maybe except for WRG and the start of the fall of D&D that AD&D reflected.   ::)  ;)

Gracias,

Glenn

We plan to use a clean, readable layout, with plenty of examples. If you've seen the B&B 2nd ed layout, it will be similar to that in terms of structure--2 columns, plenty of white space.

Also, the SoloSystem rules will be in there for folks to use. And I have included more RPG notes so folks can take the game closer to a full RPG if they like. We're also including optional half-page RPG sheets:

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r497/srpyle_1970/RPG-sheet-image_zps0238a931.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/srpyle_1970/media/RPG-sheet-image_zps0238a931.jpg.html)


So yeah, there's a lot going on, but there will also be a Fast-Play Rules Sheet for beginners or folks who want to teach the game to newbies, and a nice double-sided reference card. 

Hope this helps!

--Scott

Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Hat Guy on March 12, 2014, 11:51:05 AM
Quick idea for a KS add-on: extra reference Cards. Would be great for those of us who run a lot of demo games.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 12, 2014, 12:25:55 PM
Quick idea for a KS add-on: extra reference Cards. Would be great for those of us who run a lot of demo games.

I can confirm this is in the hopper.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: rollntider on March 13, 2014, 04:15:41 AM
cannot wait for this to start.

Pulp City, Super System and Cross over minis.... lots of cool stuff.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: styx on March 13, 2014, 12:02:31 PM
cannot wait for this to start.

Pulp City, Super System and Cross over minis.... lots of cool stuff.

I pretty much called this (I think on another thread or my blog) "The year of super mini gaming" between Pulp City, SS4, Games and Gears city board, etc....yea loving me some figs....

Now I just have to see what is going on about that "other Kickstarter" if that messes up my plans for other figs to merge in.
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Grimmnar on March 14, 2014, 03:56:45 AM
Scott,

Guessing you missed it. But can you answer my question on page one when you can. I always loved the many creations in minis that came out with the original rules. Curious to know if this will expand more with the new set of rules.

Grimm
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: rollntider on March 14, 2014, 04:38:36 AM
I pretty much called this (I think on another thread or my blog) "The year of super mini gaming" between Pulp City, SS4, Games and Gears city board, etc....yea loving me some figs....

Now I just have to see what is going on about that "other Kickstarter" if that messes up my plans for other figs to merge in.

Ugh, I know... was hoping to use a few of those myself...

But on the bright side I purchased devil's knight and minions looking forward to painting those.

Question will there be pre done 4 color heroes?
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 14, 2014, 10:04:35 AM
Aside from Major Meteor in this pre-KS promo, we're going to focus this campaign on the book and the rules.  I cannot say 100% either way if there will be new miniatures after that.  I have some folks interested in working with me on it. I have to see how this KS goes.

Right now my focus is squarely on the book and the rules.

As to write-ups of the existing SuperFigs, the official characters, the answer is yes.  Once the KS starts and we're into layout of the book, I will start in earnest on a PDF supplement to go with it that has the characters stats. And other stuff.

More on this as we go along.

Thanks!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on March 14, 2014, 12:34:37 PM
<snip>

As to write-ups of the existing SuperFigs, the official characters, the answer is yes.  Once the KS starts and we're into layout of the book, I will start in earnest on a PDF supplement to go with it that has the characters stats. And other stuff.
<snip>

Thanks!

That would be good.  I have more Superfigs and Lance and Laser supers than I will ever need - especially since I have 15 mm supers to paint - heck, than I will ever paint, much less use.

While I enjoy taking a figure and changing the back ground to something "original" in a game setting, especially creating a thematic group, I like to have the original stats in case someone wants to play the figure/team as "standard" in the rules.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Scorpio on March 14, 2014, 07:33:09 PM
Aside from Major Meteor in this pre-KS promo, we're going to focus this campaign on the book and the rules.  I cannot say 100% either way if there will be new miniatures after that.  I have some folks interested in working with me on it. I have to see how this KS goes.

Right now my focus is squarely on the book and the rules.

I appreciate that as a concept, but I think it will really limit the amount of backing you will be able to pull in, and thusly the grand total. People like "stuff" for their pledges, and are more willing to go big when they feel they're getting more "stuff."

Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 14, 2014, 07:41:17 PM
I appreciate that as a concept, but I think it will really limit the amount of backing you will be able to pull in, and thusly the grand total. People like "stuff" for their pledges, and are more willing to go big when they feel they're getting more "stuff."

I do understand this, but at this point, I am about producing rules.  My last KS involved miniatures, terrain, dice, prints, and it about killed me.  When it all comes down, I am a one-man gang with a little help on the side.  Essentially, there's me and two buddies.

That's Four-Color Studios.  And I work 54 hours a week too. No sympathy required; these are first world problems for sure, but I know my limits, and I am not sure offering a raft of new miniatures with this KS would allow me to also deliver the sort of high quality rule book I am after.

But all that said, I am closing no doors!  We shall see.

--Scott
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Scorpio on March 14, 2014, 08:26:09 PM
I wish you nothing but success!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on March 15, 2014, 01:47:12 PM
I wish you nothing but success!

Thanks!  We're very excited to get started!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on March 15, 2014, 02:43:13 PM
I appreciate that as a concept, but I think it will really limit the amount of backing you will be able to pull in, and thusly the grand total. People like "stuff" for their pledges, and are more willing to go big when they feel they're getting more "stuff."



Aren't rules "stuff" too?   :)

I think you can run a KS without "bribing"  ;) people to support it (and some of us don't want more miniatures in various scale strange as that seems.)  Yes, if he included 15 mm miniatures I might be more tempted but that would depend a lot of how they looked stylistically (which varies from individual to individual) but it is [strictly IMO] the rules that drives games. 

To me it is a bigger deal (Having had computers and multiple varieties of "backup" fail) that I have a choice of Printed/PDF (though I almost certainly will pick both.)

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: tjantzen on April 02, 2014, 10:26:31 AM
Hi!
Looking forward to 4th ed. and the kickstarter campaing  Cheesy

Any chance that - as a stretch goal or additional buy-in, we could have some custom goal dice?

I was thinking some thematic goal dice with icons such as "POW","Ka-POW"and "MISS", would really add flavor to the games.

thanks

regards
Thomas
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on April 03, 2014, 01:58:03 PM
Hi!
Looking forward to 4th ed. and the kickstarter campaing  Cheesy

Any chance that - as a stretch goal or additional buy-in, we could have some custom goal dice?

I was thinking some thematic goal dice with icons such as "POW","Ka-POW"and "MISS", would really add flavor to the games.

thanks

regards
Thomas

Read minds much?  All I can say is stay tuned!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on April 04, 2014, 02:28:05 PM
Hi!
Looking forward to 4th ed. and the kickstarter campaing  Cheesy

Any chance that - as a stretch goal or additional buy-in, we could have some custom goal dice?

I was thinking some thematic goal dice with icons such as "POW","Ka-POW"and "MISS", would really add flavor to the games.

thanks

regards
Thomas

Something like 1to 3 replaced by Miss, 4 and 5 with POW, and 6 with Ka-Pow for example?

Brain is tired already...

Gracias,

Glenn

Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on April 04, 2014, 02:51:32 PM
Something like 1to 3 replaced by Miss, 4 and 5 with POW, and 6 with Ka-Pow for example?

Brain is tired already...

Gracias,

Glenn

Stay tuned.  All will be revealed on Monday at 12:00 PM EST.  Thanks! 
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Conquistador on April 04, 2014, 03:05:26 PM
Stay tuned.  All will be revealed on Monday at 12:00 PM EST.  Thanks!  

I will be at work (GLW) and I may be "awake" enough to read but responding will have to be later.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: leonmallett on April 06, 2014, 05:59:40 PM
Stay tuned.  All will be revealed on Monday at 12:00 PM EST.  Thanks! 

Launch day? :D
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on April 06, 2014, 06:11:36 PM
Launch day? :D

Yes!!!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: leonmallett on April 06, 2014, 06:29:01 PM
Yes!!!

I guess just in time for me getting home; looking forwards to your project sir. :)
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on April 06, 2014, 07:25:35 PM
Thanks, Leon! 
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: tjantzen on April 07, 2014, 08:21:06 AM
Read minds much?  All I can say is stay tuned!


mind reading and staying tuned...

Both of them are in my top 40 favorit super powers!  ;D
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: fourcolorfigs on April 07, 2014, 01:14:35 PM
Backers Assemble! Less Than Four Hours Until SuperSystem 4th Edition Launches on Kickstarter

Four-Color Studios will be launching the Kickstarter for SuperSystem 4th Edition in less than 4 hours. This is your last chance to get on our mailing list and receive a free Major Meteor miniature. Two receive Major Meteor backers must maintain a pledge of Protector level or higher, and you must be signed-up to the Four-Color Studios mailing list prior to 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, on Monday, April 7th, 2014.

You can sign-up here:

http://four-colorstudios.us3.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=e9e4ee64e030187bbfb2fb509&id=e5f3eda20e

Thanks!
Title: Re: SuperSystem 4th Edition Pre-Kickstarter
Post by: Penchour on April 07, 2014, 03:07:26 PM
on me starting block ... :D