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Thank you DSXMachina and recruits_tons, seriously I really appreciate your support. The playest video had a lot of intro and general discussion that you wouldn't have during a game. Typically you can set up and play in 30-60 minutes very easily, and that's the niche we're shooting for here. A few games in an evening, something you can play at a coffee shop ... not something you need a tabletennis table for or a 12hr day, you know? Something that is insanely fun, yet very convenient! Please help spread the word! We are indeed live:
Miniatures in the core boxed set (plus skirmish rules, scenario book, battleboard posters, unit cards, spell cards, equipment cards, and 25 dice!)
All of our miniatures are available to view in a 3D rotating format:
This will be the first stretch goal for Torn Armor, so we wanted to make it an awesome one. When we get close to it I'll have the miniatures created by the incredible Sixus 1 Studios team. You'll get:
Seriously ... I'm loving that we can offer such an incredible deal. And at the $150 level you'll get that on top of the boxed set (39 miniatures, rule book, scenario book, 4 double-sided battle posters, equipment/spell/dry-erasable unit cards, 25 dice) and both minotaur brothers. Crazy sauce. This is going live 9PM PST on 3/2 ~ Alyssa Also: don't forget there is a G+ even for the Kickstarter here:
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The entire core-boxed set line-up of miniatures. It's a sexy collection:
Don't forget - we have an event page for the 3/3 - 4/4 kickstarter. If you have not "joined it," please do so. We will be making special announcements over there that you might not get to see over here :) https://www.facebook.com/events/164927753658614/ ~ Alyssa Faden
NEWS RELEASE 2/28: Faction: Sisk. Unit: Sunnahara Rayja War Elephant
Torn Armor is Kickstarting on Sunday 3/3 through to 4/4 This unit will be unlocked when we hit the 100k funding level and will be available as an add-on. Watch for news on how to snag the kickstarter limited edition only version! ~ Alyssa Video:
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Thanks guys - this makes sense. recruits_tons, thank you for such a detailed explanation. I had the same concerns/fears, which is why I opted for the cautious "no early bird special," lol. The $5-$10 off could work. It could be applied to add-ons only, and theoretically all of the units in the game will also be available as add-ons, so there are lots of options there and the $5-$10 then means something. The other possibility would be to offer free shipping within the USA. This would cost more though - I'd be hitting myself for $20 a box, and I could imagine that beginning to hurt =D I like the $5-$10 off deal. Thoughts?
NEWS RELEASE 2/26: Maychian Kerrosus Behemoth Assault unit
Standing 120mm stall on the Torn Armor battlefield: A Maychian Kerrosus Behemoth Assault unit, complete with 5 Mu riders (2 handlers, one slinger, two on manning Hwacha siege weaponry.) Torn Armor is Kickstarting on Sunday 3/3 This unit will be unlocked when we hit the 100k funding level and will be available as an add-on. Watch for news on how to snag the kickstarter limited edition only version! ~ Alyssa Video:
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I dig the free mini thing. Let me ask you this. Torn Armor is unit based. There are hero units (but once you have a hero, you have that hero) and there are "squads" ... 5-8 men. Offering "1" mini is kind of redundant ... it doesn't do anything. So what we'd have to offer is a "unit" ... 5-8 minis of your choice: pick a hoplite unit, a javelineer unit, a mu unit, vanaran etc. It would be doubling up with what you have in the boxed set, BUT you can field both units in the game if that's your choice. Do you think this would be too much?
DSXMachina - thanks for the compliments, I truly appreciate it. Watch out for 2/26 ... we're going to post something very, very special. As for the early birds, you know I'm a little up in the air on that. James Mathe says that it's somewhat of a bad idea. That people who were going to back you at the beginning will do so anyway, but they are also then less likely to UP their pledge, because they do not want to lose out on that earlybird. I am inclined to see that point of view, it makes sense. That said, I like the whole idea behind the early-bird special concept, if I could offer an incentive that follows the backer, regardless of how they adjust their pledge. That means that the early bird special is only done at the higher pledge levels, or that it's not bound by pledge levels at all, but rather me keeping track of backers in the first x-amount of days and offering them something special. Your thoughts?
A gameplay video has been posted to YouTube and I'd like to invite you to check it out to see what Torn Armor is all about: Jack & Alyssa go head to head in a game of Torn Armor. Jack takes on the Maychian faction and their fast moving abilities, while Alyssa adopts the slower, but tougher Sisk faction. Who will win?
Thanks DSXMachina, yes, the unique combination of boardgame, fast setup, play, components, and the sheet volume of really high quality miniatures I'm truly hoping will snag interest in people. Honestly, there are two minis I'm going to unveil next week that would have me backing the Kickstarter just for them! But without further ado, let's post today's mini! Sisk: Hero, Consia de Grualva
For our forthcoming Torn Armor board game kickstarting 3/3. One of the twists with this game is the addition of "hero units." These units are the equivalent of a full squad of men and can fight alone or be attached to and pass on their special abilities to a squad. This is Consisa de Grualva, one of the early sisk explorers and a pioneer in the discovery of the new continents in the Northern Hemisphere. Benefits
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Consisa de Grualva will feature in the core set of Torn Armor that is being Kickstartered in March 3/3 of this year. She will be one of the hero units for the Sisk faction.
Hey guys - I honestly appreciate you all talking about this honestly and openly. I agree with the sentiments herein. I can't say more, but yeah ... totally. At least we'll get some of these unlocked, get them into the store, and when everything has been delivered we'll look at expanding the line, right?
And while we're on this subject, let's share the latest mini here =D SISK LIGHT WAR GOLEM
The Sisk faction is known for their "Roman-like" expansionist nature, fueled through an army of war golems discovered in the heart of their empire several hundred years ago. Since discovering this ancient weapons stash, they have been nearly unstoppable in their conquests. Pictured is a Sisk Light Golem. It stands approximately 12' tall on the battlefield (60mm to the eyes as a miniature). Strengths: Ability to withstand damage, a one-golem walking shield wall, can brace against enemy attacks, hellacious cleaving ability. Weaknesses: Lack of speed, no ranged ability. This golem is part of the core set of Torn Armor being kickstarted 3/3 to 4/4. YouTube:
DSXMachina - thank you! So a little explanation here: LORE:
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It has nothing to do with Torn Armor, but each will come with a Torn Armor unit card. Other than that there is no link between them other than they are set in the Torn World lore. BOARDGAME:
It kickstarts 3/3. In the box you will get -
2) color rulebook, color scenario book 3) dry-erasable unit cards, spell cards, magical item cards 4) 25 dice in 5 different colors 5) 4 double-sided battlefield posters (which you can arrange to create the playing area) (and - shush about this =D - but there will be two minotaur assault unis also available and ... *drumroll* ... two behemoth units standing 120mm tall ... they are gorgeous!) An Introduction to Torn Armor: http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/showthread.php?52770-An-introduction-to -Torn-Armor Interview with Alyssa Faden / Creator: http://www.brokenbinding.com/2013/02/20/close-encounters-interview-alyssa-f aden-of-torn-world-pt-1/
New mini posted - this one is a Maychian Skirmisher Golem. He will stand slightly shy of 50mm tall on the gaming table (to his 'eyes'): VIDEO:
Maychian Elemental Skirmisher Golem
Here is pictured a Maychian Elemental Golem. Constructed from the earth itself, these lumbering constructs can reach 18' in height or more. This light elemental golem is 12' tall and hurls boulders as a ranged weapon. It will feature in the core set of Torn Armor being kickstarter funded in March. Artist: Sixus 1 Studios TornWorld Facebook:
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Thanks Marc - and you are of course correct. We're huge Pathfinder players ourselves and I am a SUCKER for a good mini, so we're making sure that everything here will be completely cross-compatible. Oh, and did I mention that there will be RPG Pathfinder supplements later this year? Even more reason to ensure that everything in the CSM kickstarter can be used in the Torn Armor game, and everything from that can be used for table-top roleplaying! ~ Alyssa
GHOST & RIFTBLADE took this in a landslide. Seriously, as much as I love the look of the Mirroanwi, was it even going to be close? Thanks to all who voted on our FB thread - these guys have been shipped off to our modeler for production! ~ Alyssa
Less than 2 weeks to go to our 3/3 Torn Armor kickstarter! Introducing to you today, the Sisk War Priest. There is one war priest in the core set and she is accompanied by 2 javelineers and 2 hoplite miniatures, to make a mixed unit of 5 32mm minis. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/856331_453005668105092_43169928 7_o.jpg Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Jf0lZDp5A Sisk: War Priest
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The Sisk War Priest will feature in the core set of Torn Armor that is being Kickstartered March 3/3 of this year - less than 2 weeks time folks!. It will be one of the base units for the Sisk faction. ~ Alyssa Faden Other Images (concept artwork/miniatures): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.419609391444720.96332.13001627373 7368&type=3
To celebrate this event we are asking YOU what the Kickstarter-only limited edition miniatures should be. At $75 (below MSRP) you will get the Torn Armor board game: 39 high deailed, high-impact plastic miniatures ranging from 20mm in height to over 60mm in height, full-color rules, scenario book, 4 double-sided battle posters, equippment cards, spell cards, unit cards, and 25 dice in 5 different colors. For an additional $25 you also get the *kickstarter-only* limited edited squad ... and that's where we want your vote! Do we:
- or - 2) Add a full squad of Tymara Ainu elite Mirroanwi elves (5x32mm miniatures). Each will be accompanied with unit cards and will belong to the Mercenary Faction, thus available to either side of play! Vote by clicking through to our Facebook wall and commenting in the 2-week announcement thread:
(One vote only, but invite your friends!) by naming the limited edition miniature we should add! Voting closes midnight EST 2/18 (2 days!) so I can get your choice off to production! Choose your side! ~ Alyssa Faden
Endzeitgeist - thank you for reviewing these. We're new to the publishing world (about 1 year in!) and in all truth your honest feedback will help us shape better and more meaningful products AND improve the value of the existing ones. Jack and I are going to take to heart what you have said in your reviews, improve the content where needed (and add PDF bookmarks!) and will re-release these. Thank you again. ~ Alyssa
Overpriced for the page count.
AM I meant to trust a review from someone who can't spell "summary"? I think not. |