JMGraham Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Just over 24 hours left. I'm not really interested in the game, and I don't have an immediate use for the minis. It's just that there are SO MANY AWESOME MINIS! I probably won't do it, as I already have enough unused miniatures, but for $100, it's a great value for the minis alone: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/the-others-7-sins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Just over 24 hours left. I'm not really interested in the game, and I don't have an immediate use for the minis. It's just that there are SO MANY AWESOME MINIS! I probably won't do it, as I already have enough unused miniatures, but for $100, it's a great value for the minis alone: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/the-others-7-sins Yup, I am tempted here, but just don't feel I should afford it right now. Plus I still do not get enough use out of Zombicide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasto Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yup, I am tempted here, but just don't feel I should afford it right now. Plus I still do not get enough use out of Zombicide! One of the bigger problems is that the producer is "Cool Mini-or-Not". They have enough cashflow that Kickstarter really isn't needed for them. All they really use Kickstarter for is to cut to the Mom&Pop game stores. They also really like to ding people with Add-ons that are higher than what they would be retail. For example their Zombicide wave 2&3 ended up being more expensive than what they are sold currently at the local games stores. The game looks cool, and I'm still looking at what everything would cost. But, I've been going out of my way to NOT back CMoN mainly based on their use of Kickstarter as a preorder system vs tyring to get something off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasto Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 One of the bigger problems is that the producer is "Cool Mini-or-Not". They have enough cashflow that Kickstarter really isn't needed for them. All they really use Kickstarter for is to cut to the Mom&Pop game stores. They also really like to ding people with Add-ons that are higher than what they would be retail. For example their Zombicide wave 2&3 ended up being more expensive than what they are sold currently at the local games stores. The game looks cool, and I'm still looking at what everything would cost. But, I've been going out of my way to NOT back CMoN mainly based on their use of Kickstarter as a preorder system vs tyring to get something off the ground. Still looking, This one looks better than some of their last, in terms of Add-ons and gotchas. The expainsion is the only one that has any exclusives (something I'm a sucker for). The "Teams" looks like they lack any exclusives, so those I can look at adding later, should it become a popular game. At the 100$ level, it includes quite a few streach goals. Add-ons that have Exclusives are: Apocalypse expansion (40$) Men of Faith (20$) Plastic Tokens (20$) -while they said this "might" be available for retail later, they were not 100% sure (it was in their update). Sons of Ragnarok, Gamma Team and Delta Team do not contain exclusives, and adding via Kickstarter saves 5$ per set. So I'll be pondering 188$ dollars from my fun funds: Base game, Apocalypse, Men of Faith, Plastic Tokens, and 8$ extra dice pack (I've found the dice are usually worth it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 One of the bigger problems is that the producer is "Cool Mini-or-Not". They have enough cashflow that Kickstarter really isn't needed for them. All they really use Kickstarter for is to cut to the Mom&Pop game stores. They also really like to ding people with Add-ons that are higher than what they would be retail. For example their Zombicide wave 2&3 ended up being more expensive than what they are sold currently at the local games stores. The game looks cool, and I'm still looking at what everything would cost. But, I've been going out of my way to NOT back CMoN mainly based on their use of Kickstarter as a preorder system vs tyring to get something off the ground. Yeah, first off, I doubt that you have looked through their tax documents to see what they can or cannot afford. I'd agree that they probably could self fund, but what they are doing is not out of the scope of kickstarter and it is not like they are doing anything unethical. But one thing that kickstarter does for them (and others) is allow them to avoid getting loans to cover production costs, and that will be a huge savings in the long run. Also, with the amount of stuff you get, it is a good deal. I agree that their add-ons are often too expensive, but people aren't getting "dinged" with add ons. They are completely optional and the price is public info. Anyone paying for them chose to to so. I think something else you are missing here is that Kickstarter gives them a clear view of how big the game will be based on actual interest. When their KS doesn't make it as big, they don't produce as many. Lowering the risk of over production is a huge boon to their business. I get that it is a bit annoying, and it is certainly your choice to opt out (and mine too) but they are being smart about how they run their business and as long as it keeps working they'll keep doing it. KS has no rule about disallowing established companies from using it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taran.shannara Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 If you're into painting dragons (and elf lords) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/durginpaintforge/that-my-lad-was-a-dragon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1584169644/spellbook-gaming-boxes = For all you D&D, Magic, ETC players https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1018088087/kava-the-ultimate-bag-for-your-everyday-carry = KAVA Duffel Bag, looks crazy cool. Still has plenty of Early Bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1584169644/spellbook-gaming-boxes = For all you D&D, Magic, ETC players It even comes with a coke mirror for those nights of long games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Here is a big one for people into 4X alternate history board games. Less than 1 day in and it is nearly at 1/2 million already. Its only 59 for the base game with free shipping in the US. Can't wait for this one. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jameystegmaier/scythe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maxfun/parenting-merit-badges-by-one-bad-mother = ROFL Merit Badges for mom's... (Mom's your amazing, but this is hilarious) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/460355237/the-crafty-robot-the-5-robot = Make a Robot https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/507647260/hawkeye-hueys-portrait-of-the-american-west = Kid wanting to make a photo book of his photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasto Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yeah, first off, I doubt that you have looked through their tax documents to see what they can or cannot afford. I'd agree that they probably could self fund, but what they are doing is not out of the scope of kickstarter and it is not like they are doing anything unethical. But one thing that kickstarter does for them (and others) is allow them to avoid getting loans to cover production costs, and that will be a huge savings in the long run. Also, with the amount of stuff you get, it is a good deal. I agree that their add-ons are often too expensive, but people aren't getting "dinged" with add ons. They are completely optional and the price is public info. Anyone paying for them chose to to so. I think something else you are missing here is that Kickstarter gives them a clear view of how big the game will be based on actual interest. When their KS doesn't make it as big, they don't produce as many. Lowering the risk of over production is a huge boon to their business. I get that it is a bit annoying, and it is certainly your choice to opt out (and mine too) but they are being smart about how they run their business and as long as it keeps working they'll keep doing it. KS has no rule about disallowing established companies from using it. I wanted to come back to this a little, I agree, what CoolMini is doing with Kickstarter is 100% within the rules. I in no way think they are doing anything shady. (I also backed Others, 7 Sins, lol). What I was trying to suggest, as an opinion, is they don't "need" to use Kickstarter. Currently, IMHO, they are simply using kickstarter as more of a presales tool vs acutally needing the start up funds. In the long run, this hurts the physical game stores ability to stay afloat as deminishes their sellable product line. SO, when it comes to games on Kickstarter, I try really hard to balance what will be available to me as an exclusive, and what I will be able to pickup at my local game store a little later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/q-workshop/pathfinder-and-q-workshop-metal-rpg-dice-set = Metal dice... wow... way toooooo expensive for my taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 What I was trying to suggest, as an opinion, is they don't "need" to use Kickstarter. Currently, IMHO, they are simply using kickstarter as more of a presales tool vs acutally needing the start up funds. In the long run, this hurts the physical game stores ability to stay afloat as deminishes their sellable product line. That is certainly true, and it is an ingenious business move on their part. Traditionally game companies have to try to guess how many they should produce weighing the expense (probably taking a loan) (more equals cheaper per unit) against expected demand. If they mess up this they risk selling out or sitting on a pile of unsellable stock. With the KS, they get to have a solid number of sales to base production numbers from. It leaves them with whatever they choose to print on top of that for store sales. You are correct that it cuts out the middle man which hurts distributors and retail stores, but it is a great move for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Also... The Exiled: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/730648781/the-exiled-siege-expand-your-city-and-fight-for-su Interesting looking siege board game Blackout: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1336904045/blackout-journey-into-darkness-0 Post-apoc Dungeon Crawl (Seems spendy but looks neat) Kill Doctor Lucky: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheapassgames/kill-doctor-lucky Classic Cheapass games remake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djmaj/new-dj-maj-record-title-tba One of my favorite DJ's. Glad to see him finally coming out with a new album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/367705503/the-pint-a-canteen-that-converts-to-a-cup - Canteen that turns into a cup for your drinking pleasure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I thought I had posted this one earlier. It looks like a cool coop explorer, has tons of cards: Ends in 15 hours! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1926712971/the-7th-continent-explore-survive-you-are-the-hero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I thought I had posted this one earlier. It looks like a cool coop explorer, has tons of cards: Ends in 15 hours! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1926712971/the-7th-continent-explore-survive-you-are-the-hero I was interested in this at first, but everything I've read from people who have played it is that it's simply a choose-your-own-adventure book in card form. Not much in the way of game play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 What do you get when you cross a T Rex with a scorpion? Or a shark with a bat? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/238292504/spawn-of-sharktipede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xipetotec Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hawkwargames/dropfleet-commander Dropzone commander space game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Cthulhu Christmas cards? Can you say "YES!" fast enough?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1464564021/cthulhu-christmas-greeting-cards And some Shirts and stuff: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strangearcade/strange-arcade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/179272384/normandy-photo-realistic-28mm-terrain/description i really like this idea of digital photo on top of terrain. it is every 'artistically challenged' persons dream lol. would be amazing in a WW2 style 28mm game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Star War nerds get your geek on! = https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/51201297/calimacil-foam-lightsaber Like Candles? = https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keap/keap-candles-made-better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheapassgames/kill-doctor-lucky?utm_source=ks&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=GnS = A new deluxe edition of Kill Doctor Lucky, a classic board game from Cheapass Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cherricopottery/cosmic-mugs-art-that-lets-you-taste-the-universe-e = Cosmic Mugs: Art that Lets You Taste the Universe Everyday https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rumpl/the-super-fleece-by-rumpl-the-perfect-blanket-for = The Super Fleece by Rumpl: The Perfect Blanket for Your Bed https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/veritasium/snatoms-the-magnetic-molecular-modeling-kit = Snatoms! The Magnetic Molecular Modeling Kit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247613271/lunarchitects-the-euro-style-boardgame-of-moonbase = Lunarchitects: the euro-style boardgame of moonbase planning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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