BattleTech: Clan Invasion Kickstarter Discussion, Vol. 1

[MarauderD]

BTW, at current back levels, it looks like CGL will need 1,300 Beginners Boxes to ship in March.  So if we double that number for the final tally.....

"John?  I think we need to find another factory...."

 :) :D :D :D

[Pat Payne]

Whelp, I couldn't resist -- I went ahead and sprung for the promotion to Star Colonel. Can I at least call myself Force Commander (given my Marik sympathies) :) ?

[Cubby]

Whelp, I couldn't resist -- I went ahead and sprung for the promotion to Star Colonel. Can I at least call myself Force Commander (given my Marik sympathies) :) ?

Actually, yes. I believe you can choose IS ranks of the equivalent Clan rank or lower.

[The_Livewire]

just broke 250K

[.RL]

I don't usually do kick-starter so I have a question on how things work. Can someone help me understand the "add-ons". Is this something that will selected at a later date? Or are add-ons triggered by your pledge level?

example:

$200,000 - Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unlocked!
Four more etc etc. This lance pack may be selected with your backer level Star/Lance Pack reward and will also be available as an add-on.

So, does this mean that if for example, I chose "Star Captain", I will get the Clan invasion box set + 2 star/lance packs of my choice (for sake of argument = inner sphere command lance and clan heavy striker pack). But then, I at some point (if the $200,000 is reached), I will be able to amend my order to add the Inner sphere battle lance at an additional cost?

[Dulahan]

The goals through 300k are up.  Though I was wrong about guessing there'd be a third point of elementals in the core box in this group.

[MarauderD]

Whelp, I couldn't resist -- I went ahead and sprung for the promotion to Star Colonel. Can I at least call myself Force Commander (given my Marik sympathies) :) ?

Good point, Leftenant Colonel sounds better than Star Colonel to me!

[Liam's Ghost]

I went in for $95. Most I could justify to myself to spend.

[God and Davion]

It is so nice to see the numbers rolling. And going up and up and up. Wow. And the 5 full Kerensky have been covered. Incredible!

[MarauderD]

The goals through 300k are up.  Though I was wrong about guessing there'd be a third point of elementals in the core box in this group.

Inner Sphere Direct Fire lance at $300k looks amazing! New Crusader and Marauder II.  Squeeeeeeeee

[carlisimo]

Over 225 characters to name… looks like we’ll be getting a phone book in novel format =p.

I do hope we end up with the reinforcing clans added to the dice options.

[Gigastrike]

Please...no more...my account can't take it...

[SteveRestless]

Pledged Galaxy Commander. Don't think I'll be proximate to any of the strategy meetings. Bidding my money where my mech is. Told Y'all I'd go whole hog on a Kickstarter.

[Maingunnery]

Over 225 characters to name… looks like we’ll be getting a phone book in novel format =p.

I do hope we end up with the reinforcing clans added to the dice options.

The only thing that I can imagine is having an full TO&E of the Clans of just before the Clan invasion. 

[Colt Ward]

Any answer on the novellas?  Print or ebook in August?

And I just noticed, the IS Lance as a reward gets a Salvage Box which works out nicely.  If I was able to convince my wife to go up to Star Colonel, would it be possible to select IS Retaliation for of one of the 5 double Lance/Star slots?

Numbers are also interesting . . . 8 merchants (might be good to give them a shout out at some point on Social Media), 488 Star Captains, 349 Bloodnamed, 185 Star Colonels, and the 41 lurking ComStar monitors.

Oh, next spring or early summer is looking AWESOME.  So far . . . 35 plastic mechs and 2 Elementals.

When does the money get taken?  I think I need to change the Birthday & Christmas list for the wife . . . maybe sell some plasma . . .

[MarauderD]

Any answer on the novellas?  Print or ebook in August?

And I just noticed, the IS Lance as a reward gets a Salvage Box which works out nicely.  If I was able to convince my wife to go up to Star Colonel, would it be possible to select IS Retaliation for of one of the 5 double Lance/Star slots?

Numbers are also interesting . . . 8 merchants (might be good to give them a shout out at some point on Social Media), 488 Star Captains, 349 Bloodnamed, 185 Star Colonels, and the 41 lurking ComStar monitors.

Oh, next spring or early summer is looking AWESOME.  So far . . . 35 plastic mechs and 2 Elementals.

When does the money get taken?  I think I need to change the Birthday & Christmas list for the wife . . . maybe sell some plasma . . .

Yup, I've got two kidneys, rumor is I only need one......

[Valkerie]

Wow this thread blew up.  Went Star Colonel here.  Great job everyone! :D

[Foxx Ital]

In for star commander, plan on going star col. Before all's said and done.

[Sartris]

If I was able to convince my wife to go up to Star Colonel

Better man than I. I just went for it and will explain / plead forgiveness later. it's going to be $400+ with add-ons

When does the money get taken?  I think I need to change the Birthday & Christmas list for the wife . . . maybe sell some plasma . . .

Aug 17 when the campaign ends

[God and Davion]

Inner Sphere Direct Fire lance at $300k looks amazing! New Crusader and Marauder II.  Squeeeeeeeee

Yay!!

[00Dawg]

Inner Sphere Direct Fire lance at $300k looks amazing! New Crusader and Marauder II.  Squeeeeeeeee

[Greatclub]

I don't usually do kick-starter so I have a question on how things work. Can someone help me understand the "add-ons". Is this something that will selected at a later date? Or are add-ons triggered by your pledge level?

example:

$200,000 - Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unlocked!
Four more etc etc. This lance pack may be selected with your backer level Star/Lance Pack reward and will also be available as an add-on.

So, does this mean that if for example, I chose "Star Captain", I will get the Clan invasion box set + 2 star/lance packs of my choice (for sake of argument = inner sphere command lance and clan heavy striker pack). But then, I at some point (if the $200,000 is reached), I will be able to amend my order to add the Inner sphere battle lance at an additional cost?

add-ons are not included in your core pledge. If you want one, you add the monies to the pledge manually  [edit - during the kickstarter, it's usually cheaper] and tell them what you want with said additional monies post-kickstarter.

some things in core pledge are also in the add-ons, so check what you pledged for; and some stretch goals add to core pledge.


CGL guys - where are the pics of the lance packs?

[worktroll]

Another proud Star Colonel!

[Azakael]

add-ons are not included in your core pledge. If you want one, you add the monies to the pledge manually and tell them what you want with said [b[additional[/b] monies post-kickstarter.

some things in core pledge are also in the add-ons, so check what you pledged for; and some stretch goals add to core pledge.

You can also pledge the money for the add-ons during the Kickstarter so they get counted towards stretch goals and the like by manually adjusting your pledge amount in the pledge manager. I'm in for Bloodnamed, but I also know I want the dice bag for sure.

[PsylockeSmythe]

Went with Star Colonel.  Might add some for an add on later on.

Psy

[Wildonion]

Now that we are up to four lance/star packs unlocked, will the campaign continue to be double the packs you selected for your tier or is it possible to get one of each of the boxes? I would jump to the $150 tier immediately if it meant that I could just get four distinct packs.

[Colt Ward]

Better man than I. I just went for it and will explain / plead forgiveness later. it's going to be $400+ with add-ons

Aug 17 when the campaign ends

So for those more familiar . . . is that when they take the money and go make it?  So if I had another $100 to throw at it say . . . Sept or Oct, would I be able to buy in for more?  Wonder if I can get the FLGS to buy in so I can try to get some of the other IS lances later . . .

Yeah, what Azakael said . . . I am in for Bloodnamed plus some more to be able to get the add-ons I want and feed the stretch goals.

[.RL]

add-ons are not included in your core pledge. If you want one, you add the monies to the pledge manually and tell them what you want with said [b[additional[/b] monies post-kickstarter.

some things in core pledge are also in the add-ons, so check what you pledged for; and some stretch goals add to core pledge.


CGL guys - where are the pics of the lance packs?

You can also pledge the money for the add-ons during the Kickstarter so they get counted towards stretch goals and the like by manually adjusting your pledge amount in the pledge manager. I'm in for Bloodnamed, but I also know I want the dice bag for sure.

Thank you both for the explanation

Now that we are up to four lance/star packs unlocked, will the campaign continue to be double the packs you selected for your tier or is it possible to get one of each of the boxes? I would jump to the $150 tier immediately if it meant that I could just get four distinct packs.

ditto

[marauder648]

Sadly I can't really justify Star Colonel, as much as I want to. I'm off to the US in Nov/Oct (Blizzcon) and 300 would be a nice bit of spending money in the US. I settled with being Bloodnamed :)

[Wolf72]

Star Commander (#1353?) here ... Can justify $50 on myself for an early (but arriving late) birthday present.