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Some kind of game…here’s the blurb…but do you care enough? …..

MASTER DARQUE has assembled his army in Deadside. Only our heroes of the Valiant Universe stand a chance at stopping him from unleashing his horrors and destroying the world, but they need your help!
Valiant: FIGHT for DEADSIDE is a co-operative 1-4 player tabletop game coming soon to Kickstarter from designers Sen-Foong Lim (The Shining: Escape From The Overlook Hotel, Legend Of Korra: Pro-Bending Arena) Jon Cohn (Ghostbusters: Blackout, Munchkin: TMNT, Grindhouse) and plays in 45-60 minutes. Featuring flagship and fan-favorite characters of the Valiant Universe such as SHADOWMAN, NINJAK, PUNK MAMBO, DR. MIRAGE and more, it's up to these heroes of Deadside to take on MASTER DARQUE's army and stop them from invading our world.

The first 500 subscribers to the official Valiant Kickstarter newsletter will gain free access to an exclusive day one offer when the Kickstarter campaign goes live, giving fans a first look at digital content delving into the story behind the FIGHT for DEADSIDE!

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Interesting...

Here is a link to Valiant's press release:
http://valiantentertainment.com/2021/09 ... -deadside/

I find it odd when companies of means put together a Kickstarter. It's almost like they don't have enough belief in their product to invest the time and money in their own product. For me, the spirit of Kickstarter is creator or inventor produced products that need funding and community support.

I would, however, be interested in a table top game. I quite enjoy playing games with my kids. It's a tradition we do a few times a month, and it would be fun to do that with some of my favorite comic characters.

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nycjadie wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:37:39 pmI find it odd when companies of means put together a Kickstarter. It's almost like they don't have enough belief in their product to invest the time and money in their own product. For me, the spirit of Kickstarter is creator or inventor produced products that need funding and community support.
This.

Although it's better than if they tried to raise for a comic or trade. That would be red flags all over. Maybe they didn't want/know how to gauge the market.

But, no, no interest here. Tabletop gaming isn't our jam.
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SwiftMann wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:35:34 pm
nycjadie wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:37:39 pm
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For me, the spirit of Kickstarter is creator or inventor produced products that need funding and community support.
But, no, no interest here. Tabletop gaming isn't our jam.
It is, however, mine. I might actually be interested in this, but I own enough games, some would say too many. I'm just gonna say enough.
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I'll definitely get it.

I got into Kickstarter games a few years ago and have back four projects. Two by IDW and two by CMON.

I would say it is a somewhat troubling sign when what should be more established companies decide to do something via Kickstarter. The TMNT game by IDW was only slightly behind schedule but the Batman Animated Series is already a year late and counting. IDW has closed their game division but supposedly it is still coming out. Looking at their public finacial records IDW isn't in the greatest of shape.

The other two games were Marvel United and X-Men United by CMON, who do everything on Kickstarter and it is night and day difference. Schedules are way shorter and more importantly met. I will likely back their Master of the Universe game.

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Oxmyx wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:13:39 pm
SwiftMann wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:35:34 pm
nycjadie wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:37:39 pm
1631841127418672398990413173803.jpgFor me, the spirit of Kickstarter is creator or inventor produced products that need funding and community support.
But, no, no interest here. Tabletop gaming isn't our jam.
It is, however, mine. I might actually be interested in this, but I own enough games, some would say too many. I'm just gonna say enough.
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This is cool, but I'll never understand how the Valiant I.P. holders have failed time after time to deliver on a solid action figure line. It would be huge. Surprised we are doing a game over that.....

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I saw the article on CBR and thought exactly this, will enough people care to actually make this worth it for Valiant. They've really become a case study on how to destory a great line of comics

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IMJ wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:59:06 am ... action figure line. It would be huge. Surprised we are doing a game over that.....
A big deal, yes, but how huge for sales profitability? I imagine Valiant action figures not selling well based on few kids knowing anything about the characters
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Oxmyx wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:56:56 pm
IMJ wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:59:06 am ... action figure line. It would be huge. Surprised we are doing a game over that.....
A big deal, yes, but how huge for sales profitability? I imagine Valiant action figures not selling well based on few kids knowing anything about the characters
Action figures being for kids. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Chiclo wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:04:15 am
Oxmyx wrote:
Splendor, the game of kings!

Good eye, Chiclo. Good taste, too. I've got the Ninjak VS the VU game in there somewhere, too.
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nycjadie wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:37:39 pmI find it odd when companies of means put together a Kickstarter. It's almost like they don't have enough belief in their product to invest the time and money in their own product. For me, the spirit of Kickstarter is creator or inventor produced products that need funding and community support.
I tend to agree with you in general on this point, as it really feels more appropriate to use Kickstarter as an indie crowd-source for funding.

But it has evolved a bit into a testing ground for more larger companies to gauge interest and basically guarantee if a project will get funded/paid for in advance. I can see the logic to that and it doesn’t generally trouble me.

Having said that, I doubt that I’ll get behind this one - I have backed one or two games on KS but I’m not a big collector of them. Even with a Valiant theme, this isn’t a big hook for me personally.
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Oxmyx wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:43:47 am Good eye, Chiclo. Good taste, too. I've got the Ninjak VS the VU game in there somewhere, too.
Here is my shelf. We keep Splendor in a box with several other games - Ghost Blitz, Ghost Blitz Jr, Coup, the Resistance, Detective Club and TorahLine (maybe a couple of others?) - in the trunk of my wife’s car so we can have them on hand to play the games with assorted nieces and nephews. Splendor is well liked in that crowd.
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David Baron just announced he will have a Kickstarter project coming soon that will likely be a much better book.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/da ... abysitters
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JCP wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:31:45 am David Baron just announced he will have a Kickstarter project coming soon that will likely be a much better book.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/da ... abysitters
I’d get behind that!

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Chiclo wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:24:50 am
Oxmyx wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:43:47 am Good eye, Chiclo. Good taste, too. I've got the Ninjak VS the VU game in there somewhere, too.
Here is my shelf. We keep Splendor in a box with several other games - Ghost Blitz, Ghost Blitz Jr, Coup, the Resistance, Detective Club and TorahLine (maybe a couple of others?) - in the trunk of my wife’s car so we can have them on hand to play the games with assorted nieces and nephews. Splendor is well liked in that crowd.
Nice collection. I recognize a few faces. Well, well, I learned something new about you, Chiclo. The beige-colored box....is that GUILLOTINE? Do you own any FLUXX? Have you played SENTINELS OF THE MULTIVERSE? If not, you need to. SENTINELS is a co-op game of superheroes. Which interestingly is what this Deadside Kickstarter wants to be.
I've been looking everywhere for the ultra-rare Turok vs Blister issue. Anybody able to help me out?

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Oxmyx wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:49:21 pm
Chiclo wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:24:50 am
Oxmyx wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:43:47 am Good eye, Chiclo. Good taste, too. I've got the Ninjak VS the VU game in there somewhere, too.
Here is my shelf. We keep Splendor in a box with several other games - Ghost Blitz, Ghost Blitz Jr, Coup, the Resistance, Detective Club and TorahLine (maybe a couple of others?) - in the trunk of my wife’s car so we can have them on hand to play the games with assorted nieces and nephews. Splendor is well liked in that crowd.
Nice collection. I recognize a few faces. Well, well, I learned something new about you, Chiclo. The beige-colored box....is that GUILLOTINE? Do you own any FLUXX? Have you played SENTINELS OF THE MULTIVERSE? If not, you need to. SENTINELS is a co-op game of superheroes. Which interestingly is what this Deadside Kickstarter wants to be.
Not sure which beige box you are referring to. The one near the bottom shelf is Koridor. There are a couple of wood boxes near the top which are domino sets from… someone in my wife’s family?

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GIPF & YINSH seem to be missing?!?

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Chiclo wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:58:08 pm
Oxmyx wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:49:21 pm
Chiclo wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:24:50 am
Oxmyx wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:43:47 am Good eye, Chiclo. Good taste, too. I've got the Ninjak VS the VU game in there somewhere, too.
Here is my shelf. ... Splendor is well liked in that crowd.
Nice collection. I recognize a few faces. Well, well, I learned something new about you, Chiclo. The beige-colored box....is that GUILLOTINE? Do you own any FLUXX? Have you played SENTINELS OF THE MULTIVERSE? If not, you need to. SENTINELS is a co-op game of superheroes. Which interestingly is what this Deadside Kickstarter wants to be.
Not sure which beige box you are referring to. The one near the bottom shelf is Koridor. There are a couple of wood boxes near the top which are domino sets from… someone in my wife’s family?
I was looking at the box nestled next to Puerto Rico, with red lettering
I've been looking everywhere for the ultra-rare Turok vs Blister issue. Anybody able to help me out?

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Sunlight on Snow wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:27:17 am GIPF & YINSH seem to be missing?!?
They are at my sister-in-law’s house. :D

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Oxmyx wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:24:30 pm
Chiclo wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:58:08 pm
Oxmyx wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:49:21 pm
Chiclo wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:24:50 am
Oxmyx wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:43:47 am Good eye, Chiclo. Good taste, too. I've got the Ninjak VS the VU game in there somewhere, too.
Here is my shelf. ... Splendor is well liked in that crowd.
Nice collection. I recognize a few faces. Well, well, I learned something new about you, Chiclo. The beige-colored box....is that GUILLOTINE? Do you own any FLUXX? Have you played SENTINELS OF THE MULTIVERSE? If not, you need to. SENTINELS is a co-op game of superheroes. Which interestingly is what this Deadside Kickstarter wants to be.
Not sure which beige box you are referring to. The one near the bottom shelf is Koridor. There are a couple of wood boxes near the top which are domino sets from… someone in my wife’s family?
I was looking at the box nestled next to Puerto Rico, with red lettering
Kings of Mithril. I picked it up less than a month ago and haven’t gotten around to playing it yet. It is still in the plastic and that is why it is hard to see in this picture.


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