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Miniatures Adventure => Call of Cthulhu => Strange Aeons => Topic started by: LidlessEye on October 01, 2014, 05:56:31 PM
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The 2nd Edition Kickstarter is now LIVE at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition
Figured we should start a fresh thread for this.
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Backed! 12.5% funded already :)
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Good Luck!
You won't need it though, you have a cool game and great miniatures!
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Backed.
But I'm worried for you guys. Only ten minutes into the drive and still 32 days to go and you are only just over 56% backed... How will you ever make it? :'(
lol lol lol lol lol lol
A well deserved win, I'd say.
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I am trying to figure out what figures to get.
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I am trying to figure out what figures to get.
I'm afraid that decision is only going to get more complicated...
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Funded!
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Funded!
Not even thirty minutes... I'll break out the Turner Kropinsky Blend. 8)
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Glad to see this doing so well, curently only in for the book... however 32 days is a long time to stare at cool stuff without 'accidently' adding to it!
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Look at that, 40 minutes late to the party and it's already funded :D! Happy to be in on this one!
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I'm afraid that decision is only going to get more complicated...
Probably less actually :-) I have a lot of cultists, Fishmen and Hybrids at the moment
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Just to update everyone on the Early Bird situation, we have 28 Early Bird Agents left ($100 pledge, saves you $10) and 7 Early Bird Heroes ($225, saves you $25). The Threshold Legend: Godling packages are GONE.
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Jumped in for an EB Hero (as I figured I would just increase a lower EB). So, now it begins.
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Oooh congratulations on funding quite so quickly!
And there goes the next stretch goal too :)
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Stretch Goal #1 unlocked! Also, I've let slip that all backers will receive a free 1st Edition Rulebook PDF at the conclusion of the campaign.
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/Upgrade1Midget.jpg)
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Congrats on getting funded so quickly. Let's all hope that we will see many more backers :)
I did my duty as an acolyte and posted the news on EN World and Yog Sothoth.
http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?366189-Kickstarter-Strange-Aeons-2-Edition-Lovecraftian-Skirmish-Miniatures-Game&p=6396725#post6396725
http://www.yog-sothoth.com/topic/27891-kickstarter-strange-aeons-2-edition/
I hope this will also be posted on TGN and TMP.
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Thanks muchly Cherno! A post should appear on TGN by the end of the day. Unfortunately the turnaround from submission to posting for them seems to be about 24 hours, but I didn't want to send it in too early yesterday for fear it would get posted before we launched.
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Only managed to check in 3 hours after launch and it's already
funded! Whoohoooo!
Well done chaps,
Regards
Jim
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Another Stretch Goal falls at $17,000 - the Graveyard Box is now unlocked:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/GraveyardBox.jpg)
The keen-eyed among you may recognize the Banshee, which was previously a promotional figure available with the release of Shocking Tales #2.
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I'm confused about the price structure. If I go in at the agent level I get $75 plus the rulebook, but that's not enough to buy two faction boxes. In fact, I can buy one faction box and then have $25 left over, but you don't really seem to be able to do much with $25.
If I don't want to do that, then I have to do the next level up, $250, which is way more than I need. What would be good is if there was some pledge level that would give me the rulebook and two faction boxes so I can actually play the game, but I don't see any way to do that. Wouldn't it have made more sense to have a pledge level with $100 credit so you can at least get enough miniatures to play the game? Am I missing something here?
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You won't need TWO faction boxes... Although I can understand wanting them. :D
The $75.00 Starter Box features both Threshold and Lurkers, so right there you have both factions and are playing the game.
You still have $25.00 left over to choose a Booster Box if you like. All boosters will be $25.00.
Right now, that could be more cultists, or Beasts... Either would provide lots of fun options for building Lurker Threats to match any Threshold team as they grow in experience.
If you went for the Innsmouth or Graveyard Boxes, then yes, they contain only Lurkers and you would need to build your Threshold list using minis you already own. Or perhaps the the yet to be unlocked 'Threshold Booster' will contain the combo you seek...
HTH :)
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Yup, it's important to note that Strange Aeons doesn't feature 'factions' in the sense that many miniature games do. We really just have two sides: Threshold and Lurkers. Normally, each player creates their own squad of Threshold Agents (3-5 models) and advances through scenarios against Lurker forces built each game to match Threshold's strength. The Starter Box features enough models to play both sides, with a starting Threshold squad (customizable as the player sees fit) and assortment of Lurker opponents. Along with the Rulebook, that's all you technically need to play the game, though adding additional Boxes and Boosters will increase the variety of Lurker profiles available (or provide some alternative Agent looks to use, once the Threshold Booster unlocks).
Also, remember that there's nothing stopping you from pledging your own customized amount - the pledge levels are just a base point to start from. For example, if you wanted the Rulebook plus two Boxes ($50 each) you could select an Agent level pledge ($110, with $75 Add-On Credit), but enter $135 as your pledge to cover the difference.
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Plus at the end of a KS when you are picking your rewards there is usually an open to purchase additional items later, if in like my case at times funds are not there. It helps pledges that go, damm I am $10 short to buy X.....pay the difference and get what you want!
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If you haven't feasted your eyes on our Kickstarter Trailer yet, here it is in all its Technicolor, Hammer-inspired glory! I also got to dress as a cultist and run around with an ancient tome, so of course I'm gonna show it to people :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-D216MnVOU
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I just watched that on the kickstarter page funnily enough! I'm still tempted as I like the look of that Innsmouth lot. These are a little larger than, say Artizan, is that correct?
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Yes, larger than Artizan. The closest match to our scale I can find is Privateer Press. I'm working on a size comparison image, which should be ready today or tomorrow.
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Yes, larger than Artizan. The closest match to our scale I can find is Privateer Press. I'm working on a size comparison image, which should be ready today or tomorrow.
It probably wouldn't matter so much with Deep Ones and hybrids though I guess?
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It probably wouldn't matter so much with Deep Ones and hybrids though I guess?
One of the joys of most eldritch beasties is they don't really have a set size relative to humans. Having them a bit larger than your humans actually acts to make the Lurkers look just that much more menacing.
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One of the joys of most eldritch beasties is they don't really have a set size relative to humans. Having them a bit larger than your humans actually acts to make the Lurkers look just that much more menacing.
That's pretty much my take too. That giant fish fellow looks brilliant.
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That giant fish fellow looks brilliant.
He's an absolute beast, and for my money the nicest model we've ever offered. I also love that his hand is at optimal head-crushing height...
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/2534_02_10_14_10_16_55.jpg)
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lol
"He's behind me, isn't he?"
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Another stretch goal down: the Threshold Booster is now unlocked. For those wondering about the inclusion of Children, we've added a new mechanic called 'Innocent Bystanders', which introduces the possibility that Civilians and/or Children may be present on the board in just about any Scenario. This makes Threshold's task considerably more challenging.
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/ThresholdBoosterUp.jpg)
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New Stretch Goal has been revealed as well!
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New Stretch Goal has been revealed as well!
Indeed, the Summoning Box will appear at $27,000. You've never seen so much tentacle...
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Indeed, the Summoning Box will appear at $27,000. You've never seen so much tentacle...
I've visited Tokyo...
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and a currently undisclosed booster at 30,000 judging by the image on front page :)
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Yes, larger than Artizan. The closest match to our scale I can find is Privateer Press. I'm working on a size comparison image, which should be ready today or tomorrow.
I've not really run into any issues mixing Strange Aeons figs with Artizan, Brigade or others. PP is a bit of a tough one to compare to since their figs are all over the place in terms of scale.
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PP is a bit of a tough one to compare to since their figs are all over the place in terms of scale.
Yeah, I recalled that after I posted, so I won't be including any PP stuff in the comparison shot. While the Press Ganger I pulled out of my lead pile was just about spot-on scale with a new Cultist, I recall that some of my Menoth figs are virtually classic 25s.
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Yeah, I recalled that after I posted, so I won't be including any PP stuff in the comparison shot. While the Press Ganger I pulled out of my lead pile was just about spot-on scale with a new Cultist, I recall that some of my Menoth figs are virtually classic 25s.
Some of the Mercenary characters have the same issues as well.
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Is there an advantage to becoming a 'Black Goat' member prior to the Kickstarter's end?
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Is there an advantage to becoming a 'Black Goat' member prior to the Kickstarter's end?
The top-secret extra Cultist bonus is only available to those that joined before the Kickstarter launched, and at the moment the only way to purchase a membership is actually via the Kickstarter, as we've shut down our webstore for the time being. That said, this really is the best way to buy a Cult membership, seeing as you:
- Save $10 off the normal price
- Receive this year's and next year's Cult-exclusive models with your package
- Get additional model exclusive to Kickstarter-backing Cultists
- Avoid shipping costs and import duties
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...and at the moment the only way to purchase a membership is actually via the Kickstarter...
Sounds like I don't have a choice then lol
Shub Niggurath was always my favorite ;)
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Question: is the Black Goat bonus figure from 2013-2014 still available (the submerged deep one)? I'm asking because I'm thinking about pledging for the Innsmouth stuff and this might push me into pledging ;)
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Oh Mal, we don't want to ruin all the surprises. Would make good sense to add it to the Innsmouth box as some sort of Kickstarter exclusive figure...anything is possible... ;)...know what I mean... ;)...
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Hahahahahahaha, nice one Mike! lol
Okay cool, I'll stay tuned and probably dive in for the new book and Innsmouth box 8)
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I've finally managed to get the PayPal pledge button up at www.strange-aeons.ca. Apologies for the wait - there's been a lot to do since we launched!
Oh, and I'd remiss to exclude a campaign update. Less than $700 from our next stretch goal, which is the addition of Aliens to the Rulebook, plus another top-secret backer bonus. That will also reveal the $30,000 Stretch Goal, which contains something many of you have been asking us to produce for a very long time...
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By popular demand, we've introduced a new 'starter set' pledge level, perfect for those that just want the basics to play the game:
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/686/230/bd6385f28fdec40196f6472dcde5c4fd_large.jpg?1412369935)
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I have updated my thread on Yog Sothoth and EN World with the latest unlocks.
http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?366189-Kickstarter-Strange-Aeons-2-Edition-Lovecraftian-Skirmish-Miniatures-Game&p=6398595&viewfull=1#post6398595
http://www.yog-sothoth.com/topic/27891-kickstarter-strange-aeons-2-edition/#entry290137
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Thanks Cherno! Every little bit of exposure helps. One little tweak for your blurbs though: the shipping premium for those outside of CA/US/EU is only $10, not $25.
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Seems to be running smoothly. Double the funding amount, and then some. I'm looking forward to see what goodies will be added to the mix along the way 8)
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Thanks Cherno! And Argonor, we have some pretty cool stuff coming up... ??? :-X
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Thanks Cherno! Every little bit of exposure helps. One little tweak for your blurbs though: the shipping premium for those outside of CA/US/EU is only $10, not $25.
I have edited the posts to show the correct amount :)
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Hello!!
maybe a link to the mini gallery would be good at the ks page.
So people who dont know the mini range can have a fast look whithout searching homepage.
Greetings
Florian
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Just recogniced you are using my Godling picture at ks...
Well im honored!!
Seems im now fully accepted at the black goat lol
Well...think i have earned some bonus minis lol
Florian
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I'm a bit reluctant to link in the gallery, as I don't want to introduce any confusion between the old miniature line and the new one. What I will be doing soon is to update the 2nd Edition information pages on the site to include images of all the available Boxes and Boosters. The vast majority of backers so far have been coming in via Kickstarter search and Facebook, so my priority so far has been ensuring those venues are kept up-to-date.
And Florian, your Godling shot showed the model off far better than any of our studio images, so I hope you don't mind my using it. Seemed silly to take a new picture when we already had such a perfect one on hand!
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am i able to pledge some money without using a credit card ?
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am i able to pledge some money without using a credit card ?
I've finally managed to get the PayPal pledge button up at www.strange-aeons.ca. Apologies for the wait - there's been a lot to do since we launched!
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Thanks again Cherno! And I've updated that pledge button to include the New Recruit pledge level. So many things to keep track of...
On the subject of pledge levels, there's been much discussion over our structuring related to the PDF edition of the rulebook. After a great deal of agonizing and consideration, we've decided to include the PDF edition in all pledge levels that contain the printed Rulebook at no charge. Mike and I are still pretty clueless about the whole PDF-at-the-gaming-table thing, being unrepentant analogue gamers - you'll be prying our print editions out of our cold, dead fingers - but we now get where everyone is coming from, and grasp that PDF isn't just another way of buying the book.
So, the PDF Booster is obsolete. Rather than leaving a gap in our offerings, we've accelerated the schedule a bit and released our Template Booster, which contains high-quality acrylic Blast and Spray templates (Spray is new to the 2nd Edition), and an assortment of tokens for tracking important game effects. For now, we're showing you the concept art as the prototype templates are still in production, but we'll show off the genuine articles as soon as we have them in hand.
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/TemplateBoosterUp.jpg)
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I'm on board but trying to figure out what level to pledge. Probably do the starter plus $75 deal, but will there any way to get the Godling as an add on? The 5k package is a little rich for me ;)
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I'm on board but trying to figure out what level to pledge. Probably do the starter plus $75 deal, but will there any way to get the Godling as an add on? The 5k package is a little rich for me ;)
Sorry, we only had the five Godlings left, and all four Godling-level pledges were snapped up extraordinarily fast. There'll be some more big monsters coming, but nothing on the scale of the Godling.
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Absolutly ok using my picture!!!
Its more a honor :D
if you and uncle mike want you could do me the favor sinign my 2nd edition rule book with a short dedication :)
kind regards
Florian
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Absolutely. I may totally forget about it due to all the new stuff in my brain at the moment. You may have to remind me...but I will do it. I owe you that much at least for your continued support of my strange behavior. ;)
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After a great deal of agonizing and consideration, we've decided to include the PDF edition in all pledge levels that contain the printed Rulebook at no charge.
Wow. :o 8) 8)
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Seems like a fair reward considering we did fund in 28 minutes. Very cool of all of you to jump on it so quickly. :)
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we've decided to include the PDF edition in all pledge levels that contain the printed Rulebook at no charge.
Super nice! please make it very clear on the Kickstarter page that you are buying both a physical book AND a PDF version. It's not clear ATM, sorry for bugging you, but if this gives just a few more backers it would be great for all of us! :-)
Only a few hundred $ from the Aliens to be included! (I love Mi-Go's).
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I've updated the visual pledge reference, added a note in the Rulebook section of the commentary, posted an update and added an FAQ item. Unfortunately, what I can't do is edit the text of the actual pledge levels, as it becomes locked as soon as someone backs it.
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Kind of a bizarre request, but I noticed that Morbid Adventures and the other Strange Aeons PDFs were taken down off the SA web shop (understandably). Would it be possible to have the supplemental material available as add-ons during the kickstarter? A year is a long time's worth of potential gaming, and I want to maximize my SA gaming! It might be a good way to raise some additional funds as well.
Very excited about the Kickstarter's progress, I'm currently getting terrain painted up and digging out my minis, hopefully I can get started playing here in a few weeks.
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Haven't been active here for a while but I just needed Cosmic Horrors to be added to the rulebook...just brought the pledge amount over $22,500.
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Great :D
That was a tough one .......
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Why was there no gallantry early bird o_o
Its really tough to give up my hero early bird to change to gallantry....
Florian
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The Aliens have landed! Now everybody can stop bugging us about adding Mi-Go to the game :D
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/Upgrade2Aliens.jpg)
Aliens are a completely new Special type, and can access some unique Skills (who needs Command when you have a Hive Mind?) and their own list of advanced weapons. I'm really pleased to see these included, as they're my most significant personal contribution to the rules to date.
The keen-eyed will also spot a new Stretch Goal reveal. $30,000 will deliver a trio of card sets: an expanded Twisted Fate Deck, Solo Play Deck, and Zener Cards for Psychic Powers.
Its really tough to give up my hero early bird to change to gallantry....
You'll find that you really don't have to give anything up, as the percentage discount when you jump from the two Early Birds to the next pledge level is the same or just a tiny bit better. ie. Extraordinary Heroism is 1% better than Early Bird Agent, and Gallantry in Action is almost identical to Early Bird Hero, so upgrading doesn't amount to any sort of discount loss.
Kind of a bizarre request, but I noticed that Morbid Adventures and the other Strange Aeons PDFs were taken down off the SA web shop (understandably). Would it be possible to have the supplemental material available as add-ons during the kickstarter?
That's not a bad idea at all. The only challenge resides in our electing to use a pledge management tool at the conclusion of the campaign. As a result, we won't actually know for certain exactly what Add-Ons backers have selected until they commit their final orders. This makes distribution of PDFs to select backers a bit tricky. I should mention though that we won't be removing any of the free supplements from our website, so everyone will still have access to all the extra Lurkers, Arcane Relics, and scenarios there, plus the rules for Mobs, Scenes of Horror, Promotion and Special Branch.
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You dont understand the problem.....its not about the money...its about giving up a early bird ...they are holy....its the grail.....
lol
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You dont understand the problem.....its not about the money...its about giving up a early bird ...they are holy....its the grail.....
lol
An excellent point sir! Let me see what I can do about that ;)
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Now you see the problem....
lol
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That's not a bad idea at all. The only challenge resides in our electing to use a pledge management tool at the conclusion of the campaign. As a result, we won't actually know for certain exactly what Add-Ons backers have selected until they commit their final orders. This makes distribution of PDFs to select backers a bit tricky. I should mention though that we won't be removing any of the free supplements from our website, so everyone will still have access to all the extra Lurkers, Arcane Relics, and scenarios there, plus the rules for Mobs, Scenes of Horror, Promotion and Special Branch.
Yeah, I could see how that might get a bit tricky with the addition of a pledge manager and all that (and I've seen some pretty harsh examples of how problematic those can be). Perhaps make them as add-ons through Paypal only? That way it could just be a quick transaction essentially (or at least in my understanding - I've never used Paypal in conjunction with Kickstarter, so I'm unaware of any intricacies there). Even if its not able to be worked out, the core book has a ton of material and I'll definitely be getting lots of SA in during the next year! Thanks for the response!
P.S. Aliens look fantastic!
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Monster Monday! Episode One: The Terrors from Beneath
Mike has cooked up a new initiative to shine a spotlight on some of our largest beasties. We'll thus be profiling a monster each Monday throughout the Kickstarter campaign and making it available as a Booster: some old, some new, some split out from existing Boxes, others completely standalone Boosters. This being our inaugural Monday, we're kicking off with a double bill:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/MonsterMonday1.jpg)
Our latest project update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1009017) has more info, plus 1st Edition stats for using these titanic terrors in your current games.
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Yay tentacles!
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I've just put all the Week One unlocks together in a single image to send off to a few websites. Wow, looks mighty impressive when you see it all at once like that. Week 2 will probably be a little slower, but what a great start. Thanks to everyone that's helped to make this happen! And if you haven't backed us yet, we hope to still see you in the next 25 days.
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/SA_Update_Wk1.jpg)
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In a little over an hour, we'll be opening up 13 new 'Early-Bird' pledge slots, which will net you $640 worth of goodies for a $460 pledge. It's the deepest discount we've offered so far! Watch for 'The Council of Thirteen' to launch at 10 Pacific/1 Eastern/6 UK/7 Central Europe. And even if you don't want to take that deep a plunge, other Early Bird spots may re-open if previous backers upgrade...
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And another Stretch Goal down! During the wee hours of the night, the ritual was completed, unleashing.... the Summoning Box!
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/SummoningBox.jpg)
Our next goal, now less than $2,300 away, is the Card Deck Booster. Along with an enhanced version of our old Twisted Fate Deck, this contains something many of you have been asking us to add to the game for quite some time: a Solo Play deck. It took us some time to come up with a mechanic that we were really pleased with, but I think you'll find this action card-based approach will prove to be worth the wait.
Finally, 7 positions have been claimed on The Council of Thirteen. Only 6 remain...
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I'm getting quite a few requests to see some unpainted model close-ups. Here's a selection including three of the Agents from the Threshold Booster, a Cultist from the Starter Box/Cult Booster, and Fishman Demagogue from the Innsmouth Box. The scale doesn't quite match up between the photos - for reference, the base sizes on all the models are the same:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/mini/Agents.jpg)
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/mini/Cult-Fish.jpg)
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That demagogue could come in handy... :-*
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The $30,000 mark has been reached...bring on those card decks!
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Oh look, it's SOLO PLAY! Now unlocked:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/CardBoosterUp.jpg)
Also a new Stretch Goal revealed for $35,000: the Arcane Relics Box, containing the previously very limited King in Yellow...
Stretch Goals will be a little more fast and furious (and consistent) now, coming in at every $2,500 of additional funding. Furthermore, every other Stretch Goal (as opposed to every third) will now be an Upgrade, featuring a FREE model. More stuff to cheer about, more often!
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I think it's a good idea to do more of this. I don't know if it's that the photos are too small or if it's the paint jobs, but the miniatures look much better up close and unpainted than they do on the kickstarter website in my opinion.
I'm getting quite a few requests to see some unpainted model close-ups. Here's a selection including three of the Agents from the Threshold Booster, a Cultist from the Starter Box/Cult Booster, and Fishman Demagogue from the Innsmouth Box. The scale doesn't quite match up between the photos - for reference, the base sizes on all the models are the same:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/mini/Agents.jpg)
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/mini/Cult-Fish.jpg)
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Oh look, it's SOLO PLAY! Now unlocked:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/CardBoosterUp.jpg)
Also a new Stretch Goal revealed for $35,000: the Arcane Relics Box, containing the previously very limited King in Yellow...
Stretch Goals will be a little more fast and furious (and consistent) now, coming in at every $2,500 of additional funding. Furthermore, every other Stretch Goal (as opposed to every third) will now be an Upgrade, featuring a FREE model. More stuff to cheer about, more often!
I shall need this. Pledge-upping scheduled.
Solo play is such a great idea - I can then play a few games in between our two-player sessions, when my gaming buddy gets to control Treshold. And I know a guy in Svendborg who'll love this idea, as he has the game, but rarely the opportunity to play (although I think with my gaming attic in place, we shall be able meet up on a more regular basis). Off to pimp him this...
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The solo deck is very tempting.
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Thanks for all your support guys! Much more to come...
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Episode 2 of Monster Monday brings a brand new beast into play: the Conqueror Worm! Check out our latest project update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1015364) for more info, along with 1st Edition compatible playtesting stats (this horror is still in development).
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/MonsterMonday2.jpg)
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Love it, I am doing the Math and deeply hope that Payday comes before the End of the Kickstarter, I will be all over this.
Well deserved and congratulations :).
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Love it, I am doing the Math and deeply hope that Payday comes before the End of the Kickstarter, I will be all over this.
Well deserved and congratulations :).
Pledge what you can, then wait for the pledge manager to get additional stuff if you are short on cash. I do that sometimes with KS if I have to save up or sell stuff off. :D
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That new monster worm looks jolly useful.
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Backed for the rulebook, and hoping I can add-on one more booster. Funds are unfortunately tight at the moment. :(
Quick question: I assume the templates will be in the rule book as well, yes? I really want the acrylic ones, but I may have to wait on them, especially with the solo cards. As a primarily solo-gamer, those are gonna be a must have
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The last page of the Rulebook will be a set of cut-out templates - rather a necessity now that we've included a proprietary size and shape. I was hoping we could have them printed on a transparent plastic sheet, but the cost of including a single page like that is unfortunately rather prohibitive.
And do remember that - as Styx pointed out a few posts ago - you'll be able to add items through the pledge manager for several months after the campaign closes, so don't panic if you're unable to increase your pledge while the Kickstarter is running.
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The last page of the Rulebook will be a set of cut-out templates - rather a necessity now that we've included a proprietary size and shape. I was hoping we could have them printed on a transparent plastic sheet, but the cost of including a single page like that is unfortunately rather prohibitive.
And do remember that - as Styx pointed out a few posts ago - you'll be able to add items through the pledge manager for several months after the campaign closes, so don't panic if you're unable to increase your pledge while the Kickstarter is running.
Good to know. I'm looking at a possible interruption of funds for several months, but hopefully that's not the case and I can add them later. And with the PDF and a transparency or two to print on, I should be tided over quite nicely if I can't.
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PDF and a transparency or two to print on
Ah, good point - hadn't even thought of that. And with virtually everyone getting a PDF included in their pledge now, theoretically an option for anyone with a printer. Excellent!
The templates are planned as a general release, at least for direct sale, after fulfillment is complete on the campaign as well, so this won't be your only opportunity to get them. Whether they go out through retail channels will depend on exactly how much stock we have left.
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Were you guys affected at all by the power outage? :-[
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Were you guys affected at all by the power outage? :-[
No, we're good. I'm about 15 blocks south of the affected zone (we got flooded out last year as it is - a second hit would be seriously unfair!), and the Secret Lab is about 10km away as the Mi-Go flies. The affected area is actually quite small, but as it's right in the downtown core it's affected about 5000 residents and over 2000 businesses. Power isn't expected to be restored until Thursday either - ugly indeed.
I just used 'affected' three times in the same paragraph! Either this Kickstarter business is addling my brain, or I need to consider a career other than editing...
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Stretch Goal #7: Submerged Deep One - Now Unlocked!
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/Upgrade3SubDeep.jpg)
This model nicely demonstrates one of the new terrain classifications we've added into the 2nd Edition of the game: Water. Terrain features containing water come in two flavours: Shallow and Deep. The deeper the water, the more it slows down models attempting to cross it, and the greater the risk that a crossing model will drown should they come to harm while still in the water. Water features can also have a current, which makes traversing them even more of a challenge. None of this bothers the Deep One though. He and his Innsmouth brethren are more at home in the water than on land, making them Aquatic. As a result, not only do they suffer no Movement penalties while in the water, they get the full measure of their normally random Movement instead of having to roll. Watch your backs Agents - pelagic peril awaits you! Might be time to consider some swimming lessons...
We've decided to start revealing our Stretch Goals a little further out, so two new Goals have appeared today. After the previously announced Arcane Relics box at $35,000 (that one is a doozy - lots of cool new stuff inside!) we have free Grubs for the Beast and Conqueror Worm Boosters at $37,500 (they do have something to do with the Worm, really - we'll explain when we get there), and a handy set of pocket-sized quick-references for both Threshold and Lurkers at $40,000.
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Okay, like promised...I'm in now :)
Went in for $90 for a rulebook and the Innsmouth box. Great Kickstarter 8)
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welcome to the madness! ;D
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Love it, I am doing the Math and deeply hope that Payday comes before the End of the Kickstarter, I will be all over this.
Well deserved and congratulations :).
same here
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Today marks the mid-point of our Kickstarter campaign, and we're marking the occasion with a little promotional bonus. All our backers at the Agent level and above will be receiving a free model, and backers will be able to vote on what that model will be through the next week! Backers, check your Updates for info and a poll link. Not a Backer yet? Join us today and take part in the fun!
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New Demo Kit available: http://www.strange-aeons.ca/doc/SA2_Demo.pdf
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Stretch Goal time! The Arcane Relics Box is now available. Based on the rules we released a few years back through Strange Aeons Magazine (no relation), this set includes all four Relics plus the extra models required to use them, or spawned from them. The Ether Beings were sculpted for us by our good friend Bob Murch of Pulp Figures fame, and will be cast up in translucent pink resin (an effect we've attempted to replicate digitally in the image below). More details in the Project Update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1022341)!
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Just pledged $110. About to lose my job due to long term health problems brought on by aforementioned job, with an incredibly poor time ahead.....but just HAD to!
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Just pledged $110. About to lose my job due to long term health problems brought on by aforementioned job, with an incredibly poor time ahead.....but just HAD to!
Your dedication to the cause is greatly appreciated sir!
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Your dedication to the cause is greatly appreciated sir!
The devil makes work for idles hands ;)
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The mother thanks your sacrifice!
Serious...hope you feel better and the new toys are a good therapy to help people focus and recover faster.
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Monster Mondays! Episode Three: The Floating Fiend
Our latest Monday Monster is an oldie but a goodie. The Dark Puppeteer is a massive airborne tentacled terror that utilizes the focused power of its gigantic exposed brain to enslave the weak minds of hapless human victims! More info in the latest Project Update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1023552)
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/MonsterMonday3.jpg)
We also have the prototypes of our Template Set Booster in hand (quite literally), and want to show them off. There are a few glitches in this sample, but we'll get it all ironed out before final production.
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Argh!!!! Puppeteer!!!
*Swoons*
Best Kickstarter ever.
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Another Stretch Goal unlocked late last night, thanks to a new Legendary backer taking the first of our custom miniature pledges and causing a bit of a funding surge. We've now added three free Grubs to both the Beast Booster and Conqueror Worm Booster. More in the Project Update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1024339).
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/Upgrade4Grubs.jpg)
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The mother thanks your sacrifice!
Serious...hope you feel better and the new toys are a good therapy to help people focus and recover faster.
Thanks for the kind wishes :) Finally notified today I have indeed lost my job, however there is a great opportunity coming up but will still be poor for quite some time. I don't mind really. More time to game!
And yes this KS is AMAZING. Now I want the templates and the puppeteer too (going for the Innsmouth and card sets initially) so I hope I can add these too at some point after the time limit...
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Finally notified today I have indeed lost my job, however there is a great opportunity coming up but will still be poor for quite some time. I don't mind really. More time to game!
That's the spirit...still sucks though! Good luck with the opportunity, hopefully it'll work out.
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Some more unpainted model shots for you, this time in our planned production resin tints:
Threshold Agents & Child - from Threshold Booster
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Cultists - from Cult Booster
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Submerged Deep One - from Innsmouth Box and Deep One Booster
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The Watcher - included with Cult of the Black Goat Membership
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Objective Markers - from Starter Box
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Crypt & Chained Coffin - from Graveyard Box
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Whoa, really really liking the look of the tinted resin, shows the details far better than the white and a bonus to those who may have shied away initially due to the painting factor. With the color tinted resin it will be far easier and more aesthetically appealing to the eye to play with unpainted models. And the new models, especially the cultists, look great. I have all the original cultist models, and while satisfactory enough they were probably the weakest looking of the line, as prominent as they are in the game it's great to see this reworking of them.
Even after subtracting a BG membership from my KS pledge I'll still be having $550 to spend on product so when all is said and done I should be getting the majority of the line if not the entire line of models. Fun times ahead. And as always thanks for sharing these with us.
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Those tinted models look a lot better than the pure white ones, now the detail is much more visible.
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Lots to report on today. First and foremost, we've cracked $40,000! This has unlocked the Flipbook Booster, which contains a pair of pocket-sized quick reference guides (one each for Threshold and Lurkers), plus the PDF edition for handy device-based viewing:
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FREE MODEL POLL
We've also wrapped up the Free Model Poll, and the winner (by a landslide) was the Exorcist Special Agent. We'll be unveiling art for this model on Halloween, and including him free in the packages of all Backers at the Agent level and up (this includes Early Birds).
The second-place finisher was the Flamethrower Cultist, which generated a very positive response among members of the Cult of the Black Goat. We've therefore elected to get this model sculpted up as well, and will be including it as part of the Black Goat Box (or free to pre-campaign Cultists backing at the Classical Antiquarian level or higher).
THRESHOLD LEGEND PLEDGES
Threshold Legend pledges have received a value boost, and will now include 2 Rulebooks and $1000 of Add-ons rather than the old one-of-everything offer. This will mean at least an extra $200 worth of goodies for our Legendary backers. Only four Legend pledges remain: 2 Portraits, 1 Custom Miniature and the epic Ultimate Agent pledge with hand-made custom game board.
250 BACKER BONUS
When we hit 250 backers (only 4 more required to reach this goal), we'll be adding a free copy of the Morbid Adventures PDF to the 1st Edition Rulebook PDF we'll be providing to all Backers at the conclusion of the campaign. Morbid Adventures provides a wealth of new scenarios, along with rules for the fiendish Necronomicon, and will give everyone plenty to keep them busy in the months between now and 2nd Edition's ship date.
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Thanks for the update.
Do you know a link to a description of prior "expansions" etc. Not sure if there is one dedicated thread or site with a list of such things.
I did see this for the lurkers: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=29908.0, but didn't know if there was one for the agents and other resources.
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i really hope i get my money before the kickstarter ends :o
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I know the feeling, will have to wait and pledge on the day I get paid - the day before this ends!
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Good work, Mike & team! The last week is always the most interesting. ;)
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We have now passed the 250
victims backers point and tomorrow is another Monster Monday - good times brothers! May the dark Mother bless us all!!!
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If you are on the fence, now is the time to pull the trigger and join!
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Upped the pledge for $110...I REALLY want that reference notebook :-*
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A triple whammy for you at the outset of this final Kickstarter week. First up, time for the final Monster Monday reveal. Behold, the Shoggoth!
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/MonsterMonday4.jpg)
While we used to consider the Formless Thing a catch-all for tentacled horrors, during the 2nd Edition development process it was decided that a monster this iconic really did need it's own profile. Check the Project Update for 1st Edition-compatible playtesting stats: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1030951
We've also unlocked another Stretch Goal. The Ghostly Girl has been added to the Graveyard Box, and will be cast up in the same translucent green as our past ghosts (actual test cast to be shared when we've got it ready). There's no specific profile attached to this model, so she can be used as any type of Ghost you see fit.
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/Upgrade5Ghost.jpg)
And finally, we surpassed 250 Backers yesterday afternoon. As a result, all Backers will now be receiving a free copy of the Morbid Adventures PDF in addition to their free 1st Edition Rulebook PDF at the conclusion of the campaign - plenty of extra scenarios to keep you occupied in the dark months as you wait for the 2nd Edition to arrive!
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I'm just wondering, could you explain in a little more detail how solo play works?
This might be the coolest kickstarter ever!
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I'm just wondering, could you explain in a little more detail how solo play works?
Regrettably I haven't tried it myself (rather daft, considering I've spent the last month sitting at home by myself watching the Kickstarter!), but Mike or Basement Dweller should be able to fill you in next time they pass through.
In other news - these unpainted Shoggoth shots have proved popular elsewhere, thus I shall share them here as well:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/photo/albums/2nd-Edition-Miniatures/Unpainted-Pre-production-Samples/Shoggoth_Unpainted.jpg)
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Regarding solo play Oldben1, the game is card driven to direct the actions of the Lurkers. The cards tell you who to activate and their actions that turn (for the Lurkers, you as the player control the Threshold). The idea was to create a semi-intelligent opponent that will surprise you sometimes. This can be through random actions, a random bonus/negative or mission specific actions and bonuses.
The system accounts for the fact that an "artificial intelligence" bad guy will always perform worse than the player will...which is kinda nice as who wants to get worked over by a deck of cards...but you also want a challenge. The extra rules that are being finalized give the bad guys enough of a boost to surprise the player and not allow you to beat the system and win every time.
I also think the solo games keeps the flavor and feel of playing Strange Aeons, but is different enough to make lurkers work when controlled by cards and dice. It works well to try out some new Threshold and Lurkers lists but also allows you to play a full campaign without leaving your own dark basement...or wherever you call home.
Hope that helps...please feel free to ask more questions...not sure if I will get whipped or punished for talking so this might be the last you hear from me...
Elton.
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Holy crap! That Shoggoth is the best one ever! The detailing is insane!
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Regrettably I haven't tried it myself (rather daft, considering I've spent the last month sitting at home by myself watching the Kickstarter!), but Mike or Basement Dweller should be able to fill you in next time they pass through.
In other news - these unpainted Shoggoth shots have proved popular elsewhere, thus I shall share them here as well:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/photo/albums/2nd-Edition-Miniatures/Unpainted-Pre-production-Samples/Shoggoth_Unpainted.jpg)
this looks brilliant
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not sure if I will get whipped or punished for talking so this might be the last you hear from me...
Hey, I get whipped repeatedly in the KS comments whether I do or don't talk! Going to need therapy when this thing is over... ;D
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Oh Kickstarter comments...the wastebucket of Kickstarter. Really, how can people even think manufacturers reply to ALL comments there???
For example, Shadows of Brimstone has close to 100.000 comments and people get angry when they don't get replies lol
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Been away for months (about 8), thought I would check out the Uncle Mikes Site for some new stuff and lo and behold its a kickstarter campaign for 2nd ed, of course I had to back it so got the Early Bird Agent, last one too!
So pleased this is doing well, it's looking awesome, and so glad I spotted it before the campaign ended.
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With only a few days to go in the campaign, it's finally time to add our PayPal based pledges to the funding total. This brings us to just shy of $46,000, which means we've unlocked another Stretch Goal. Now available: the Lair of Cthulhu Box, featuring the Bob Murch-sculpted Crypt of Cthulhu.
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/LairBox.jpg)
We've also revealed two new Stretch Goals. More info in the latest Campaign Update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443527920/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/posts/1033645).
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Hi,
I am a long-time lurker from Germany and want to take the opportunity to finally get into Cthulu gaming with the Kickstarter. Though I have as a student no credit card.
I dont know if this is the right place to ask here but is there a way to participate via paypal?
Best regards and thank you,
Jere
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You can absolutely pledge via Paypal. Visit our website at http://strange-aeons.ca/sa/?p=727 to find a Pledge Button, or send money directly to payments@unclemikesworldwide.com. Just be aware that what we can't do is actually add you as a backer to the Kickstarter site, so you won't be able to participate in the comments section.
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So right after this campaign you're continuing with the RPG (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1418216834/cthulhu-strange-aeons-role-playing-game)? ;D
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So right after this campaign you're continuing with the RPG (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1418216834/cthulhu-strange-aeons-role-playing-game)? ;D
Gah, don't remind me... >:(
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Hi,
I am a long-time lurker from Germany and want to take the opportunity to finally get into Cthulu gaming with the Kickstarter. Though I have as a student no credit card.
I dont know if this is the right place to ask here but is there a way to participate via paypal?
Best regards and thank you,
Jere
Jo funktioniert alles blendend... geh einfach auf die Strange Aeons website da ist nen button !
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After adding in a free copy of Morbid Adventures, we've decided to add in some more Backer Count-based Stretch Goals! Current count is 271, so the next unlock is imminent.
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Also, a second t-shirt design, this one created by artist Mike Perry. All t-shirts are now also available in women's fit, sizes S-3X. We can't get exactly the same shade of green for the Cult Fight shirt, but the brighter ladies' style looks pretty snazzy too:
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/TShirtsNew.jpg)
Lastly, we have a handy Pledge Calculator up and running to help you pick out the best pledge level for all your goodies:
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/826/689/b91ae640fb6790e2914d0bbf218d1b7f_large.jpg?1414689465) (https://www.fundafull.com/projects/uncle-mikes-worldwide/strange-aeons-2nd-edition/pledge-calculator/)
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Finally ! got my money...and pledged 110 :D
oh and a quick question.... i forgot to add wich pcks i would like to include......do i send the info to you via mail now ? or what ?
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KZ, there's no need to tell them now. After the campaign finishes ( usually quite some time )
you'll be sent a survey to fill in with what you want as your backer reward, you can usually even add extra spending at this time if you want
Regards
Jim
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KZ, there's no need to tell them now. After the campaign finishes ( usually quite some time )
you'll be sent a survey to fill in with what you want as your backer reward, you can usually even add extra spending at this time if you want
Regards
Jim
thanks for the info....sounds great :D
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When will the pdf of the rules be available? Not til August 2015?
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Considering the PDF is going out to absolutely everyone that bought a Rulebook, we may look into making it available for download prior to the product ship date. That said, I don't anticipate we'll have the layout complete and ready for the printer until May at the earliest.
The 1st Edition PDF plus Morbid Adventures will be released to Backers next week though.
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Egads, too much to keep track of today. Fresh unlocks, and festive freebies!
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/PumpkinPatch.jpg)
(http://www.strange-aeons.ca/img/ks/Upgrade6Agent.jpg)
And an update on Backer-count based Bonuses - we're only 3 Backers away from that Maniac!
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Really nice goodies unlocked these last few days/ moments...really happy to have backed this Kickstarter project.
Pledge calculator is fantastic...now I know exacly what to get!
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Undead lurched forth from their graves in the night!
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And a little reminder of all the unlocked goodies now available to backers:
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Any word on how older supporters of the game will be able to get some of those new models being packaged with the older models? I, regrettably, cannot pay $50 for a box set of models I mostly have to get the 1 or 2 models I don't have. Ex. Servitor, Damned altar and souls, resonator, ether beings.
I am supporting the kickstarter at agent level, but funds are a bit limited right now.
Thanks much.
Mike D
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Everything is going to be offered strictly in Boxes going forward. There's a plan in the works for Black Goat members that may pique your interest, but I can't get into any details on that just now. More in the March Cult newsletter.
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My what a ride
just a few hours more and this Kickstarter will end.
You have no idea how glad my wife will be about that. I just can't stop going back upgrading my pledge. :D
But in honor of the day, I'm proudly wearing my BlackGoat Cultists T-Shirt today, while awaiting the final backing figures.
Now how will I tell my wife why I increased my pledge? again! lol
Jo
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Hey, looks like one of the rare $100 'Early Bird Backer' slots just opened up. Great value for someone if they pick it up...
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Styx asked early in the campaign if our higher pledges would include a good divorce lawyer recommendation!
Oh, hey, and here's something to make things even better: free provocatively clad women! High Priestess now added to all Summoning Boxes.
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Also unlocked thanks to 325 Backers, I'll be adding in a beta-test PDF of Dreamlands monster profiles: Ghast, Gug, Moon-beast, Shantak and Wamp, free for all Backers at campaign close (oi, I'd better get that thing ready...).
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If anyone is reading this and has not pledged yet, you have 2 hours left! Don't forget the time shift! This is a great deal and worth supporting! A great game to boot! Join the madness!
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That Early Bird is still flapping about... It's the best value pledge before spending 'crazy' money.
I can't believe it's available, they got snapped up within minutes of the KS opening.
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And we're done! Final tally: $57,181 from 336 Backers.
Wow, and I got so busy I never even posted the Daemon Box here, unlocked in the dying minutes of the campaign:
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That Early Bird is still flapping about... It's the best value pledge before spending 'crazy' money.
I can't believe it's available, they got snapped up within minutes of the KS opening.
Managed to get it before I saw your post.
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*Hopes the last stretch goal is met!*
I would REALLY like to see that third Ether Being happen!
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uhm the kickstarter endet :D ;)
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You didn't read the last e-mail, now did you...? ;)
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Congratulations on this great and successful Kickstarter World Domination attempt.
*Hopes the last stretch goal is met!*
I would REALLY like to see that third Ether Being happen!
Same here! Hopefully there will be some more Paypal pledges.
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You didn't read the last e-mail, now did you...? ;)
i dont think i got the last email
Edit: hah ok..... my email adress wasnt working.......so i edited in my new one :D
theres something else i noticed....as i backed you via your website....i cant comment on kickstarter !
is there a way to change this ?
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Alas, one of the key downsides to PayPal backing is it doesn't grant access to the Kickstarter comments section. Unfortunately there's nothing we can do about that. I'll be sending out an email to all the PayPal backers soon though, to make sure I have accurate email addresses and that everyone would like to receive copies of the project update emails.
And I think that last Stretch Goal unlock is going to happen - just need to clarify some things before I actually go ahead and do it.
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What a ride! Thanks everyone who helped out with this! Very excited to get down to business and produce the definitive version of the game. Already I begin to clean and re-organize my secret lair to better produce for you!
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Aaaaaand we made it! One final unlock for good measure:
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Great stuff, got me pdf's, what a top idea, thanks guys. When do we get to beef up our pledges for more stuff? I got some serious decisions to make then! 2 boosters for sure but there's at least 3 boxes I want but only realistically (without getting in trouble with the missus) can afford 2, do I go for the black goat box, think I will. :D
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Woot! The pledge manager is up, and just finalized my pledge, one of every miniature baby! 7 boxes and 7 blisters (didn't need the Tentacle or Deep One blisters as I'm getting those in boxes.) All game aids and a CotBG Membership to boot! Thanks again to Uncle Mike and Scott for making this all possible and while I'm sure he would be a little perplexed, I believe the Gentleman from Providence would be pleased.
Now it's time to get my lab together. Plan on culling my miniature collection down to SA and my WWWII stuff, eBaying all the rest and reinvesting that into scenery other some other Mythosian miniatures I've had my eye on. And while I'm doing that I'll start re-purposing my existing scenery collection for SA. With Cthulhu Wars and SA coming it's a great time to be a Lovecraftian Miniature Wargamer.
And with the Solo play deck I don't even need an opponent to make it all happen. Next year, when this all arrives, I will begin the epic Search for the Black Journal, in which the stories direction will be dictated by the results of the table top action. I get goosebumps just thinking about it. I will post more about this when it starts to come together. Off to finish reading "The Dark Rites of Cthulhu." Ia! Ia!
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Along with the pledge manager launch, the pre-order site is now also up and running for those that missed out on the Kickstarter.
https://strange-aeons.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
No bonus models for pre-orders I'm afraid, but you can still take advantage of duty/tax free shipping to Canada/US/EU addresses until the beginning of April.
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nice..... im really looking forward to getting my Cult of the black goat and cultist booster :D
how long will the pre orders be up ? because if they are up longer i may spend some of my christmas money on it :D
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And filled in the pledge manager. At first I wanted to add miniatures, but in the end I went all out on accessories:
1) Card booster
2) Template booster
3) Notebooks
Miniatures I don't really need (yeah right ;)), and these will be a better investment for me in the long term.
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I filled in my pledge manager yesterday too. It was very probably the easiest pledge manager I've ever had to fill out. Surprisingly (to myself) I ended up picking a few things differently than I'd originally planned. I ended up taking a couple different packs and boosters, most notably skipping out on the template set.
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I also filled in the Pledge Manager yesterday and got myself the following goodies: Arcane Relics Box, Tentacle Booster (yay tentacles!), Conqueror Worm Booster, Deep One Booster, Lair of Cthulhu Box, Flipbooks Booster, Card Deck Booster, Template Set Booster.
Can't wait to get my tentacles all over these goodies.
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how long will the pre orders be up ? because if they are up longer i may spend some of my christmas money on it :D
You can modify your order, including adding more stuff, right up until we lock down the pledge manager - that's currently scheduled to happen on April 6th. Note that if you want to add anything by PayPal, you'll have to send the money to us directly and we'll issue you an add-on credit in BackerKit, which unfortunately only accepts credit cards.
It was very probably the easiest pledge manager I've ever had to fill out.
Glad to hear it! Setup was a surprising amount of work, but if it's easy for people to use, then it was all worth it.
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Was perusing the Gallery at the SA site earlier and was wondering the Box and Booster sets that were presented in the KS campaign the new UMWW line? I mean, were there more planned yet (a Threshold #2 booster perhaps) or is this pretty much the new line, and any of the old models that have not made it in are now discontinued?
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Was perusing the Gallery at the SA site earlier and was wondering the Box and Booster sets that were presented in the KS campaign the new UMWW line? I mean, were there more planned yet (a Threshold #2 booster perhaps) or is this pretty much the new line, and any of the old models that have not made it in are now discontinued?
If I remember right, they said that the others would be discontinued until they were remastered and added to the new line up.
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I think the only viable models from the old line that didn't find their way into one of the new sets are the Ghoul King, the original female Agent model and the Maniac (which we added as a Kickstarter bonus). Those could resurface in a future release. Everything else we either weren't happy with the sculpt, or there were ongoing problems with casting. So, as far as I'm aware, these are the officially discontinued models (Mike can let us know if I missed anything):
- ALL old Cultists
- High Priest
- Nightgaunts
- Werewolf
- Conglomerate #2
- Agent in Bowler Hat
- Agent with Sword
- Male Agent with Shotgun
- Civilian in Sweater
We managed to produce everything we had a solid plan in place for as part of the Kickstarter. There's certainly more we'd like to do though - with Dunwich denizens, more Special Agents, and a new Werewolf topping the list - and we're undecided as to whether we'll move back to conventional periodic releases or package things up as part of future Kickstarters, with both the Black Dossier book and Kulten potentially rolled out via KS. All depends on timing, ability and public appetite.
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Thanks a lot Scott, appreciate your taking the time to clarify things. Seeing as how I'll be picking up one of each KS model and that I have all the original cultists and High Priest, that just leaves a few models I'll have to pick up to complete my collection (as much as possible, anyway.) The only model which doesn't ring a bell is the Ghoul King. I'll feel much more comfortable adding Lurkers from other lines (CW I'm looking at you) knowing my base collection of UMWW models is complete. Thanks again.
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A final reminder that today is the last day to get in on the 2nd Edition Pre-order. I'll keep it open a few extra hours than originally planned to catch any last-minute pledges, but it's your final chance to pre-order the products offered through our Kickstarter, many of which may not appear as retail releases for quite some time: we anticipate rolling out the product line over 12-18 months starting in September. It's also your last chance to take advantage of flat-rate EU-friendly shipping, as our retail orders will all be dispatched from Canada at actual shipping cost.
You can place pre-orders through our pledge management site at https://strange-aeons.backerkit.com/, or contact us to order through PayPal.
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I had forgotten all about this, but it seems I pledged for 65 CAD in November. Well... lol
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I thought it was a little odd seeing your name on the list of incomplete surveys!
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What do I do about it?
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Head over to https://strange-aeons.backerkit.com/ and log in using the email address you used for the Kickstarter. You'll be able to enter your address, pick add-ons and finalize the order from there.
Same goes for anyone else that didn't get their pledge sorted before the lockdown.
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Just one question:
How do you charge shipping? It doesn't show in the cart.
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In a fit of insanity, shipping was included for all Canadian, US and EU backers.
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OK, that's nice!
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Thank you for optimising my pledge!!!
With all those adons going to a higher pledge level was a great decision i wasnt thinking about!!!!
:)