[Kickstarter] Cthulhu Wars

[baelthazar]

Now, I'm going to preface this by saying this is pretty much my dream game!

It looks like a cross between Chaos in the Old World and Cthulhu and Risk. But everything just oozes (pun intended) awesome - look at those GIGANTIC minis!

The main problem is the prohibitive price point. Yes, you get a lot, but you also pay a lot.

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[TheMix]

I find it amusing that people are doing the higher level pledges before the lower ones sell out. It's the same rewards. I guess they really wanted to let the company know that they believe the game is worth the extra $$.

[ioticus]

I'm in for a little over 200 so far. I'm debating whether to add the first player mini even though I think it's a rip off, thinking I may be able to sell it for more later. Thoughts?

[baelthazar]

FYI, this only has 4 days left. He also added some "mega-packs" for people who want a one-stop shop for all of the extras.

[Daehawk]

They have made nearly 1 million bux. It would be nice if someone who only wants 49k and gets 1 minllion would lower the cost of the game when it comes out. Giving backer more is only right but help out the rest of thr fans by giving them a break. They got what... 10x more than they wanted.

[baelthazar]

They have made nearly 1 million bux. It would be nice if someone who only wants 49k and gets 1 minllion would lower the cost of the game when it comes out. Giving backer more is only right but help out the rest of thr fans by giving them a break. They got what... 10x more than they wanted.

Which is why we are getting the 9 Free Great Old Ones and several extra collector's minis. With the way KS is structured, you can't offer the game to backers at lower costs, as it would lower the amount pledged for the KS. I suspect that the amount here will result in better production numbers, which will translate to better prices (see Zombiecide).

[Daehawk]

Do you guys like the solid colored plastic minis? I know it would cost a lot more and be a lot more work but wouldn't painted ones be cooler?

[baelthazar]

Do you guys like the solid colored plastic minis? I know it would cost a lot more and be a lot more work but wouldn't painted ones be cooler?

I like them, and having them pre-painted would be a big bone of contention. Many of us love to paint our minis, so this plethora of unpainted minis is a feature not a bug!

IIRC they are very similar to the Descent minis, which are that slightly pliable plastic.

[El Guapo]

Yeah this type of game is in my wheelhouse, though I wonder whether it's too redundant of Chaos in the Old World. Anyhow, $140+ to get a copy of the game (and other doo dads) at a later date is too rich for my blood.

[IceBear]

Yeah this type of game is in my wheelhouse, though I wonder whether it's too redundant of Chaos in the Old World. Anyhow, $140+ to get a copy of the game (and other doo dads) at a later date is too rich for my blood.

+1

It makes me sad, but +1

[Chaz]

Yeah, they're trying to make a board game that has the cost and "buy more stuff" factor of a minis game. Unfortunately, I'm firmly in the board game camp. Super cool minis, but not cool enough to justify the cost for a game that may or may not be any good (and wouldn't even justify it if it was confirmed to be really good).

[El Guapo]

I wonder if I'll ever kickstart something. I just have such a fundamental problem with "Thanks for your money! In exchange, here's nothing. We're hoping to give you something later."

[MonkeyFinger]

Yeah this type of game is in my wheelhouse, though I wonder whether it's too redundant of Chaos in the Old World. Anyhow, $140+ to get a copy of the game (and other doo dads) at a later date is too rich for my blood.

+1

It makes me sad, but +1

Same here. I backed (late) at the $240 dollar level and then backed out... just couldn't justify the money.

[El Guapo]

Some of the stuff is pretty silly, too - an exclusive first player marker? Shit, where's my wallet???

[baelthazar]

I suppose it is a matter of perspective. A large scale, paintable, collectible mini of H.P. Lovecraft is in high demand for many people. But that only amounts to $25. The real draw are the Great Old Ones.

[Lordnine]

I backed (no extras) after reading the impressions of the game on boardgamegeek.com. Most people who had a chance to try it seemed to enjoy it. It seems considerably easier to understand than Chaos in the Old World and I think it would go over well with my group of friends so I figured it was worth a shot.

I guess I will let you guys know how it is around Christmas time!

[baelthazar]

I backed (no extras) after reading the impressions of the game on boardgamegeek.com. Most people who had a chance to try it seemed to enjoy it. It seems considerably easier to understand than Chaos in the Old World and I think it would go over well with my group of friends so I figured it was worth a shot.

I guess I will let you guys know how it is around Christmas time!

Lance "Undead Viking" liked it, so that is usually all I need to feel good about it. But I think I have over-backed it. Still, when all the cool minis come in, I'll be in heaven! I just hope they can make their December deadline.