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- Eric Lee Smith 401 friends
- Website: boardgamegeek.com
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319 backers
YOU GET THE GAME, Battle of the Bulge, two glorious wallpapers for your iPad, and listing in the game credits as a FRIEND.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $20 or more
272 backers
NEW! YOU GET BOTH GAMES: Battle of the Bulge AND El Alamein, plus four delightful wallpapers for your iPad, and listing in both games as a FRIEND.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $25 or more
255 backers
Above + a ready-to-print PDF version of Battle of the Bulge as a board game (a $20 value); another wallpaper this time a detail of the Bulge map showing the Battle of Bastogne; an MP3 of the Bulge theme music; a copy of the Bulge Player’s Guide in PDF format; credit as a SUPPORTER (rather than a Friend).
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $40 or more
103 backers
NEW: Above + ready-to-print PDF versions of the El Alamein game as board game, Player's Guide, and Designer's Guide; plus the Battle of the Bulge Designer's Guide PDF.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $60 or more
44 backers
Above + a printed copy of the Bulge map on high-quality paper; the official Shenandoah Studio t-shirt; a copy of the Bulge Game Designer’s Guide in PDF format; two phone ringtones based upon Bulge sound effects; the inclusion of a “NICKNAME” for yourself in the credits, i.e., Mark “Smilin’ Eyes” Wilson. (Please add $20 for shipping outside the US, see the FAQ for details.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $100 or more
24 backers
Above except a Kickstarter exclusive Battle of the Bulge t-shirt replaces the Shenandoah t-shirt; plus printed Player’s and Game Designer’s Guide; exclusive voting rights to determine Bulge sequels; access to secret codes to display hidden content within Bulge – one includes your name; credited as a CHAMPION. (Please add $35 for shipping outside the US.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $150 or more
40 backers Limited (460 of 500 left)
Above (i.e., both t-shirts) plus a third personalized t-shirt; plus a complete copy of Battle of Bulge as a board game: mounted map, die-cut counters, and printed rules (a $50 value). Credited as a CHAMPION. (Please add $40 for shipping outside the US.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $250 or more
10 backers Limited (40 of 50 left)
Above + a second copy of the Battle of Bulge boardgame, with the map being signed by John Butterfield (game designer) and Pat Ward (graphic artist); play of a complete campaign game of Bulge on the iPad versus a Shenandoah staff member; membership in the Benefactors Forum where you will have direct access to the Shenandoah team; credited as a BENEFACTOR. (Please add $50 for shipping outside the US.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $500 or more
5 backers Limited (5 of 10 left)
Above + membership in the Shenandoah Studio Design Forum where upcoming games are discussed and planned, game art is reviewed and revised, and where playtest kits are distributed (you may opt out of this part as it requires a non-disclosure agreement – we talk serious business here and we would love to have your early input); you will become an official tester for all of Shenandoah’s games (and credited as such) and will receive direct access to all our games while in development; another mounted Bulge map signed by the entire Shenandoah team; play of a complete campaign game of Bulge on the iPad versus Shenandoah’s CEO, Eric Lee Smith; credited as a SPONSOR. (Please add $75 for shipping outside the US.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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Show older commentsCreator Eric Lee Smith on April 2
Greetings,
We are hard at work to ship the t-shirts, printed games, and the guides this month. The guides are being worked on the t-shirts are done and in-house, the printed games are done except for punching the counters (which will be done today or tomorrow). El Alamein is being worked on diligently.
Best,
Eric
Creator David Siskin on March 31
Some more info please?
What's up with our goodies (see Peter Loop's post)?
El Alamein-we haven't heard much of anything on this?
Creator Eric Lee Smith on January 17
Hi Peter,
We have not forgotten those items. We have a few things yet to do and we will let you know.
Eric
Creator Eric Lee Smith on January 17
Hi Johnathan,
We have gotten that request quite a few times now and we are investigating what it will take to implement. It affects the Achievements in Game Center, so we need to figure out how to handle that. I believe we will implement it, but I'm not certain when.
Best, Eric
Creator Jonathan Montgomery on January 17
Hello Eric,
I love the game, great feel and ease of play. The complexity is just enough to make it interesting with getting bogged down in the minutia.
I have one question, was there any thoughts about allowing the battle to be carried on beyond the VP conclusion. I would enjoy seeing how difficult it would be (with the historic resupply, etc.) to either push the Axis troops back to their original battle lines, or to push the Allies fully behind the Meuse.
Just a thought, and to reiterate, Fantastic game - I look forward to El Alamein
Creator Peter Loop on January 17
Played the iOS version many time, Just finished my PnP copy of the game - Thanks
What happened to Bulge Player’s Guide in PDF format & Battle of the Bulge Designer's Guide PDF
Looking forward to El Alamein,
Creator Eric Lee Smith on January 5
Hi Stefan,
Apple was closed until the third, so we submitted an update that day which should pass. We will know next week - keep your fingers crossed!
Eric
Creator Stefan Winkler on January 5
Hey guys,
Best wishes for 2013!
Is there any news regarding the Germany release? I'd love to play this game, too...
Best,
Stefan
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 27
Hi Loopy,
Thanks for the post. You make some good points and it is quite clear that the reviewer does not understand our hobby and fanatical we are about quality. He also underestimates how many of us there are. That said, I am thrilled with the review because it is on one of the most important Apple websites in the world, not a game site, an Apple site. TUAW means The Unauthorized Apple Weblog. I hope we get picked up by other such sites and this review could help.
Eric
Creator loopy on December 27
Another review.
http://www.tuaw.com/2012/12/26/daily-ipad-app-battle-of-the-bulge-is-brilliant-but-obscure-his/
I'm sorry, but the reviewer either gives a backhanded rave review or is not a wargamer.
One issue he has is actually built into the App. Battle of the Bulge if you think about it can be treated as two Apps in one.
1. Battle of the Bulge wargame.
2. Battle of the Bulge history ebook.
Those two things together is what makes Bulge work even if it's only one battle. It's like saying playing a Gettysburg wargame is too narrow because it doesn't mention Vicksburg.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 17, 2012
Hi Tony, I'm glad you enjoy the game! It really shines on Game Center; I'm currently playing four games. We have no intention of ever going onto the Mac or PC. Android we have the rights, but no immediate plans. So far the Android tablets are off to a poor start, but that could change. For now, we have hands totally full just getting new games on the iPad. 2013 will be a busy year and we plan to grow quickly.
Creator Tony Kim on December 17, 2012
Love the game. I've played 4 matches and lost them all so far. Still learning. Looking forward to more expansions. Also, will the game be ported to Android and the PC?
Creator günther ottendorferk on December 17, 2012
g'day very atmospheric game - very well done !
if you want feedback on some UI detail improvements i would have small refinements
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 15, 2012
Captain, we will reimburse you, just let know when you buy it.
Eric
Creator The Captain on December 15, 2012
Still waiting for my code -- and no, it never made it into my spam filter.
Creator loopy on December 15, 2012
@Eric The jig is up!
All I have to offer now is that I told a friend from work about Bulge and today he told me that he bought a copy from the iTunes Store.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 15, 2012
Dear Loopy (and I know your real name),
Thanks for this note. The complexity is a pro - if the game is good, right?
Oh, I just read your last sentence - get it.
Wow.
Creator loopy on December 15, 2012
Here's a review from Gamezebo
http://www.gamezebo.com/games/battle-bulge/review
The take away:
Pros: Tense, thrilling and strategically demanding gameplay. Superb presentation and usability. Great AI and asynchronous multiplayer modes.
Cons: Fairly complex.
I think placed the last Pro in the Con place. Great job Eric, Jeff, Nick, and the gang!
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 14, 2012
Hi Greg, thanks so much for the note, I'm glad the game came it. Play and let us know what you think on our forum and on the apple site. Funny, the CEO of Matrix contacted me today.
Cheers,
E
Creator Greg Love on December 14, 2012
Got my DL code in email, and downloaded the game here in Oz to my wife's Ipad , very easily, had no problems at all, thanks again! :-) Just a reminder that the war gaming community on the Matrix Games website would love to see this game there, I reckon. Cheers, Greg.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 14, 2012
Hi Vince, not at all - we'll start delivering stuff in January, stay tuned. We had to focus on the game first. Hope you like it.
Cheers,
E
Creator Vince Leamons on December 14, 2012
Have I missed the rest of the stuff I was supposed to get, namely three t-shirts and a board game? If not, can you mention again when these might be available? Also, what about El Alamein? I know you guys are mostly concerned with getting BotB finished off right now, but the fact I'm playing it at this moment reminds me to ask these questions!
Cheers, Vince
Creator Paul Rebeles on December 14, 2012
I downloaded my copy and played The BoTB for the first time last evening. I love the game and want to thank the developers for the amazing game, the high quality of the graphics, and for their hard work and dedication!
Thank you,
Paul Rebeles
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 14, 2012
@Frederic codes have been sent to all KS backers (excepting Germany, for issues out of our control).
If you still need/want a refund because of the delay send an email to
nick (at) shenandoah-studio (dot) com
All the best,
Nick
Creator Frederic Rodrigues on December 14, 2012
Hello Eric,
I'd like to receive a refund for my purchase but I can't find the way to send you mya Paypal address and my personal informations. Could you tell me how to proceed please ?
Thank you.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 14, 2012
Hi Tom,
I'm not sure what's happening. Go ahead and buy the game and we'll reimburse you via PayPal.
E
Creator Tom Diffley on December 14, 2012
Haven't seen my US Backer code to get this from iTunes - I thought 6pm EST Thursday was ETA
Creator Greg Morse on December 13, 2012
Just caught a review on Pocket Tactics and now I REALLY am looking forward to this. Can't wait to see how much time this is going to take away from Battle Academy.
http://pockettactics.com/2012/12/12/review-battle-of-the-bulge/
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 13, 2012
Hi Sean, the code we will send can be redeemed in any iTunes account in your country. Just be sure you are signed into the iTunes with your desired Apple ID when you redeem the code.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 13, 2012
Hi Frederic, the Battle of the Bulge game will be available on the App Store beginning today, December 13, 3PM EST. We will be sending you the app promptly. Please contact me if you don't receive it within 24 hours.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on December 13, 2012
Hi Greg, the Battle of the Bulge board game is one of the rewards for our $25 and above Kickstarter backers. It works like a typical traditional board game; it includes a game board, a player’s guidebook, a game rules card and playing units. The board game is suitable for 2 players but can be played solitaire, like most board games.
Creator Sean K King on December 9, 2012
Hi,
I shot reply back to the address but was needing to change the address of the email the code is good for.
Of course if I am misunderstanding it. Thenorthman address is a good email but my iTunes account is a different email address that I sync everything up to so would need to change the delivery to that email address if possible.
Creator Frederic Rodrigues on December 8, 2012
Hi,
I'm still looking for some information about the international backers of this project. The app has been approved but no word from you guys about the distribution problem. Can we expect a refund since Apple didn't give you a positive answer ?
Creator Meridian99 on December 7, 2012
I just saw that the app was approved!! Well done! Looking forward to the 13th!
Creator Greg Love on November 23, 2012
Hi Eric,
I'm curious about the PDF board game version of Battle of the Bulge, that starts at the $25 pledge. Any further details on this, please? Is there perhaps a draft of the rules we can preview, or map or unit graphics we can see, for example? Will this board game be suitable for solo play, or only 2 player? Thanks. :-)
Creator Eric Lee Smith on November 22, 2012
Hi David,
What a kind thought! Are are certainly grateful to you and all our other Kickstarter supporters. Have a fun holiday!
Eric and the Rest of the Shenandoah Crew
Creator David Wetzel on November 22, 2012
I was talking with my kids about what we were thankful for tis year and I thought of you guys!
Happy Thanksgiving guys! :)
Creator Scholz Sebastian on October 16, 2012
@ Doug, @ Eric Lee Smith:
I had the same problem wie "Alien Frontiers" !
Backers from non-us countries paid, but got nothing in the Apple Store. No refund from Amazon, no refund from Kickstarter and currently no part refunding form the Kickstarter projekt creator. This should not happend again.
Please check that non-us people get the APP in their regional Apple AppStore /!\
Creator Doug on October 8, 2012
You guys aware of the problems Alien Fromtiers have had with Apple in getting apps to non-USA backers?
Creator David Hoeft on June 25, 2012
Wow!
Creator Jeff T. on June 24, 2012
Latest screenshots look great! Wish I had pledged even more. Can't wait...
Creator Eric Lee Smith on June 8, 2012
Yesterday Jeff showed me the first iteration of combat including the Monte Carlo process to display potential combat outcomes - it was simply wonderful.
Creator Jim Venn on June 7, 2012
Ok thanks Eric.
Creator Eric Lee Smith on June 6, 2012
@Jim: We ask for address even if nothing is physically mailed because delivery of the iPad app is slightly different depending on country (we interact with a different Apple iTunes store to deliver).
Kickstarter requires all fields to be filled out, so you'll have to put something in the other fields, but feel free to put in garbage data. (We certainly have no intention of sending junk mail or selling address info, BTW.)
Creator Jim Venn on June 6, 2012
Hi Eric,
I've received a 'Reward Survey' to fill out, however my pledge level doesn't include the T-Shirt.
As there's nothing physical to ship to me, is it necessary that I provide a shipping address?
Regards,
Jim.
Creator David Wetzel on May 29, 2012
Congrats guys!
I've been wanting a game like this for a long time, a game with the same paradigm as AH and SPI games I used to play with my Dad but updated so the computer can take care of the set up and preserve the state of the game... I know it's going to be brilliant!! :)
Creator David Dunham on May 29, 2012
@Alan: https://twitter.com/TSS_Bulge/status/204781104195043328
Creator Michael Derendorf on May 29, 2012
Great! I´m very happy that this project will be true... :o)
Creator Timothy O'Shea on May 29, 2012
Thanks, guys! Congratulations and good luck with everything.
Creator Alan Murphy on May 29, 2012
Congrats guys!