(KICKSTARTER) Rocketgames: Last Saga

[dulydude]

I don't have an issue with it either! But the guy complaining has been raging for a while about this. In saying that I can see the mold line that he's talking about, but it's sounding like that a test cast too so we'll see!

[ancient one]

I've no problems with the mould lines either - there's a lot worse been done and at least these are metal, I've had my fill of trying to scrape the lines off the restic stuff I've backed. I'm looking forward to these, and I'm not overly worried how long it'll take to get them.

[Dentatus]

Seconded. I wasn't pleased at the prospective change from metal to resin, but am quite content with those images. The mold lines are very minor compared to some I've dealt with. Very much looking forward to receiving my figs now.

[tnjrp]

These are I think the first LS miniatures pictured "in the wild":
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5ehi290gyfxcg1q/AABX4FwBAujzFyJLAbxoml-Ka?dl=0

As to the general progress of the KS, partial fulfillment is occurring provided you pledged for certain limited set of miniatures and informed Rocket Games about wanting those right away. There is no word as of yet when the rest of the minis are going to be cast, much less shipped to the pledgers. Also there is the rulebook etc. that are in limbo currently AFAIK.

[Dentatus]

I was holding out for the full contents of my pledge, but now I'm wondering if I should request my portion of this partial fulfillment - if I even can at this point. That way, at least I'd get something.

[dulydude]

Been thinking about that too...i only backed for Council models, bar the Dragon...so that's most of them right there (waiting on 2 manticores and the fusiliers)
Hopefully they will get more mini's next month

[tnjrp]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1318212665/last-saga/posts/1325793

There doesn't seem to be a cut-off date mentioned for requesting the shipment of available items but as per above, there aren't that many. The Council 4X has Fusiliers, Phantoms and Manticores going AVOL so the only thing you are be able to get from their starter is the TacOfficer... Guardians of Tanaor has the best availability which is kinda funny as they were the latecomers on the project.

Considering myself burned by another Spanish company (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=56580.0), I did go for a separate posting so as to get at least something out of this one. The only thing I've gotten so far is a confirmation e-mail (and event that came only after I complained about it in the KS comments section) but I suppose it's inevitable that the packing and postage will go slowly.

[Dentatus]

I'm torqued over the delay, the excuses, the lack of figs, sure - but I am stunned at what seems to be such cavalier incompetence. Avaunt nitwittery! A pox on thee and thy house.

[Dentatus]

So I haven't received squat from Rocket Games, not so much as an email or response to my question on KS or FB, but they find time to retail figs online: 
http://www.rocketgames.co.uk/store/en/

Effin great. 

[dulydude]

So I haven't received squat from Rocket Games, not so much as an email or response to my question on KS or FB, but they find time to retail figs online: 
http://www.rocketgames.co.uk/store/en/

Effin great. 

Yeah i saw that this morning...wtf
The only reason I see them doing this is that they want to start making some money to try and speed along the rest of the process??? Maybe I should ask for my council mini's now...

[tnjrp]

The only reason I see them doing this is that they want to start making some money

The word is that the company's in a pickle, economically, and given the nature of the effort I'm inclined to believe them. As long as the miniatures other than those listed available don't make an appearance in the shop (apart from preorder, maybe) I'm going to let this slide. It'd be different with an established company.

ETA - I received a dispatch notice from RG about an hour or so ago. At least that seemed to be correct and furthermore it listed all of the miniatures I've pledged for originally. This last feature is no doubt a bonus to those who have already mislaid their old confirmation e-mails. Also, Nic Diaz of RG has promised some kind of update on KS page soon (later today in fact but his timing estimates tend to slip a bit).

[dulydude]

Just noticed I had one too
And that's a fair point, as long as we get them before they go to general release. Looks like it'll cost them more this way though with shipping.

I do want these guys to work though, the concept art is pretty good, even if parts of it are trying to cash in on Infinity

[Dentatus]

I hate it when my cash gets pickled.

Guess I'm emailing them for those few Council figs. *sigh*

[tnjrp]

The lastest status report:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1318212665/last-saga/posts/1359814

Looking at the comments, late-in-the-day shipment requests probably should be send directly to ks_shipments at rocketgames.co.uk instead of using KS messaging system.

[Dentatus]

Yep, spotted that gem of an update. And emailed my request for any figs due/available.

Knowing no one is as innocent as the guy telling his side of the story, this KS does seem plagued by one problem after another. However, I smell a serious lack of business acumen. A bit of forethought and clear, proactive communication goes far, IMO.

End of the day I'm hoping at least partial fulfillment of my Pledge, but I'm not holding my breath. Throwing this one in the big 'whatever' pile.