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- Website: HeroesOfMetroCity.com
Pledge $1 or more
336 backers
"CITIZEN OF METRO CITY" -- NEW REWARD! We're so confident in our game that we're not hiding anything. EVERY BACKER GETS A PRINT-AND-PLAY EDITION OF THE GAME! Every Power, every Energy Source, Every Enemy, and the Hero Placard in pdf format. We believe that once you see the cards and the rules, you'll back the game at a higher level.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $5 or more
62 backers
"HERO'S FRIEND" - FOR DONATIONS OF $5 AND UP: In addition to our most sincere thanks and your choice of "fives" (high, low, or too slow) at the next gaming convention, we're also going to immortalize your name forever in every single copy of Heroes of Metro City, right in the rule book. We don't care how many pages it takes us to cover everyone -- if you went through the trouble of donating, you deserve it. We'll also have a page thanking you on our website and we'll email you (if you want) when the game and its expansions reach store shelves (even though they won't have all the cool stuff we're offering here).
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $25 or more
7 backers
"ACE REPORTER" - FOR DONATIONS OF $25 AND UP: You get immortalized in the rule book and the website, advanced notice of all new developments in the world of Heroes of Metro City, plus your choice of either the "Games" or the "Heroes" t-shirt (below). For an additional $10 (total of $35), you can pick the "Awesomeness" T-Shirt -- You get to supply the artwork that is used in the card's art (as long as it's not indecent or illegal)! We recommend using a picture of yourself in a hero costume giving a thumbs up, but others may want to draw a picture of laser sharks or take a candid photo of a delicious sandwich that they've made.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $50 or more
75 backers
"A HERO IS BORN - ALTERNATE UNIVERSE!" We'll give you the full and complete edition (over 400 cards, 4 Hero Placards, 3 12-sided City Defense dice, and a dry erase marker) of the Heroes of Metro City game and throw in FREE shipping to anywhere in the US. If you want shipping to Canada or someplace International, it'll cost a bit more (see our FAQ below for more details). You'll also have your name immortalized in the rule book of every copy of the game and you’ll have access to all of the stretch goals below!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $50 or more
60 backers
"A HERO IS BORN" - FOR DONATIONS OF $50 AND UP: We'll give you the full and complete edition (over 400 cards, 4 Hero Placards, 3 12-sided City Defense dice, and a dry erase marker) of the Heroes of Metro City game and throw in FREE shipping to anywhere in the US. If you want shipping to Canada or someplace International, it'll cost a bit more (see our FAQ below for more details). You'll also have your name immortalized in the rule book of every copy of the game and we'll be throwing in a cool extra for your game's dry erase marker... the MarkerCape!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $63 or more
89 backers
"A HERO IS BORN - ENHANCED!" At this level, you get the full and complete edition of Heroes of Metro City as well as the SIX (6) EXCLUSIVE "ADVANCED" ENEMY AND POWER CARDS that will not be released anywhere else or EVER again. This is 25 extra cards in all! All stretch goals are also available to you, along with free domestic shipping!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $80 or more
17 backers
"A HERO IS BORN – with a Sidekick!" Eighty USD gets you the full and complete edition of Heroes of Metro City AND the full 160 card “Sidekicks and Storylines” Expansion! Battle Evil with twice the power as you invoke your trusty sidekicks and all of your heroic backstory to become an unstoppable defender of Metro City! Get all 16 different Power, Energy and Storyline cards (160 cards in all) that add the brand new Sidekick Powers to the City Supply and an Expansion rule for building a Storyline Deck in the City Supply that will expand on your Hero's legend, both in the past and present. Also enjoy Free Shipping (U.S.—see below for International Options) and access to all stretch goals!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $93 or more
145 backers
"A HERO IS BORN – COMPLETE" This is it, friends. Every card that has been designed to date for Heroes of Metro City. You’ll get the Over-400 card Basic Game, the 160 card expansion “Sidekicks and Storylines” and the 25 card Kickstarter-Only promotional Powers and Enemies! Nearly 600 cards of deck-building, Archenemy-stomping gameplay, with free domestic shipping, and access to all stretch goals below.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $100 or more
25 backers
"SILVER AGE HERO" - FOR DONATIONS OF $100 AND UP: The full and complete edition of Heroes of Metro City, FREE shipping (USA only), name in the rulebook, the MarkerCape, PLUS an advanced copy of the rules via PDF when the rulebook gets the final artwork, PLUS ANY TWO (2) T-SHIRTS of your choice, PLUS OVER 400 PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVES for all the cards in your copy of the game AND... SIX (6) EXCLUSIVE "ADVANCED" ENEMY AND POWER CARDS that will not be released anywhere else or EVER again. Those that donate at this level will then have a rare limited-edition of the game and heroically-sized bragging rights. In ADDITION, nearly all of our stretch goal awards earn extras at this donation level and above, so the more that people donate, the more you get at this donation level!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $100 or more
24 backers
"SILVER AGE HERO - ALTERNATE UNIVERSE!" -- By Popular Demand! The full and complete edition of Heroes of Metro City, FREE shipping (USA only), name in the rulebook, the MarkerCape, PLUS an advanced copy of the rules via PDF when the rulebook gets the final artwork, PLUS A CUSTOM HEROES OF METRO CITY "CITY DEFENSE" DICE CUP, PLUS OVER 400 PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVES for all the cards in your copy of the game AND... SIX (6) EXCLUSIVE "ADVANCED" ENEMY AND POWER CARDS that will not be released anywhere else or EVER again. Those that donate at this level will then have a rare limited-edition of the game and heroically-sized bragging rights. In ADDITION, nearly all of our stretch goal awards earn extras at this donation level and above, so the more that people donate, the more you get at this donation level!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $120 or more
55 backers
"SILVER AGE HERO COMPLETE" - The full and complete edition of Heroes of Metro City, FREE shipping (USA only), name in the rulebook, the MarkerCape, PLUS an advanced copy of the rules via PDF when the rulebook gets the final artwork, PLUS ANY TWO (2) T-SHIRTS of your choice, PLUS OVER 400 PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVES for all the cards in your copy of the game AND... SIX (6) EXCLUSIVE "ADVANCED" ENEMY AND POWER CARDS that will not be released anywhere else or EVER again, AND THE “SIDEKICKS AND STORYLINES EXPANSION,” a $30 value! That’s over 400 cards in the base set, 25 Kickstarter-Only Promotional Cards, and 160 cards in the Expansion, at the lowest price! Those that donate at this level will then have a rare limited-edition of the game and Heroically-sized bragging rights.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $120 or more
119 backers
"SILVER AGE HERO -- ALTERNATE UNIVERSE COMPLETE" - The full and complete edition of Heroes of Metro City, FREE shipping (USA only), name in the rulebook, the MarkerCape, PLUS an advanced copy of the rules via PDF when the rulebook gets the final artwork, PLUS A CUSTOM "HEROES OF METRO CITY" CITY DEFENSE DICE CUP, PLUS OVER 400 PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVES for all the cards in your copy of the game AND... SIX (6) EXCLUSIVE "ADVANCED" ENEMY AND POWER CARDS that will not be released anywhere else or EVER again AND THE “SIDEKICKS AND STORYLINES EXPANSION!”
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $125 or more
7 backers
RETAILER "FIVE" SPECIAL - FOR DONATIONS OF $125: Just for gaming retailers (who can provide proof of their retailer status), we will provide 5 copies of the game along with FREE shipping (USA only). For additional copies, add $25 per copy. If you want T-shirts or any of our other Kickstarter extras, see the option below for adding those items onto your order a la carte. For an explanation of why gaming retailers get such an offer, read our FAQ.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $155 or more
0 backers
RETAILER "FIVE" SPECIAL ADVANCED - FOR DONATIONS OF $155: Just for gaming retailers (who can provide proof of their retailer status), we will provide 5 copies of the game PLUS 5 SETS OF THE KICKSTARTER-ONLY PROMO CARDS along with FREE shipping (USA only). For an explanation of why gaming retailers get such an offer, read our FAQ.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $200 or more
0 backers
RETAILER "FIVE" SPECIAL WITH EXPANSIONS - FOR DONATIONS OF $200: Just for gaming retailers (who can provide proof of their retailer status), we will provide 5 copies of the game PLUS 5 COPIES OF THE FIRST EXPANSION "SIDEKICKS AND STORYLINES" along with FREE shipping (USA only). For an explanation of why gaming retailers get such an offer, read our FAQ.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $230 or more
3 backers
RETAILER "FIVE" SPECIAL COMPLETE - FOR DONATIONS OF $230: Just for gaming retailers (who can provide proof of their retailer status), we will provide 5 copies of the game PLUS 5 COPIES OF THE KICKSTARTER-ONLY PROMO CARDS AND 5 COPIES OF THE FIRST EXPANSION "SIDEKICKS AND STORYLINES," along with FREE shipping (USA only). For an explanation of why gaming retailers get such an offer, read our FAQ.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $250 or more
9 backers Limited (31 of 40 left)
"GOLDEN AGE HERO" - FOR DONATIONS OF $250 AND UP: For those of you wonderful HEROES who donate at this level and above, we wanted to do some really special things, so here they are: EVERYTHING FROM THE SILVER AGE donation level, PLUS we will personally SLEEVE YOUR CARDS FOR YOU, so you can start playing hours (don't we know it) before everyone at the Silver Age level. We (the game designers) will also AUTOGRAPH YOUR GAME BOX in what will surely become the most valuable collectible on the face of the earth (if not, it's still way cool and worth bragging about). We will also send you your choice of any one AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF FINISHED CARD ART from one of the many talented artists from the game.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $500 or more
7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)
"HEROIC PARAGON" - FOR DONATIONS OF $500 AND UP: NOW, we're talking! Guess what? You get DOUBLE every single one of the rewards from the Silver Age Hero level (2 games, 4 T-shirts, etc.) PLUS you become part of the game forever as we put YOUR FACE (or your hero concept) ON A POWER OR ENEMY CARD that goes into every copy of Heroes of Metro City! The customized artwork made for you will then be autographed, matted, framed and shipped to you for free! Now, you can casually wander over to the board gamers at the local game shop and wink knowingly -- for you have just become a Heroic Celebrity!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
"COSMIC TITAN" - FOR DONATIONS OF $1,500 AND UP: You start with EVERYTHING FROM HEROIC PARAGON, plus you'll get a SPECIAL GIANT CREDIT in the rulebook AS A "FOUNDER" right next to your personal autograph so that everyone understands how important you were to helping our game get made. We will also set aside TWO COPIES OF EVERY FUTURE EXPANSION of the game sent to you weeks before their official release and we'll also pay for a VENDOR BADGE at every single convention and trade show that we ever attend. Any time you want, you can come hang with the founders of 3some Games at our booth and talk games until they close the doors on us.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
"CHILD OF THE GODS" - FOR DONATIONS OF $5000 AND UP: For the sacred and otherworldly individual who donates at this level, of course you get ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING from the Cosmic Titan level, which is basically all the cool stuff times two. In addition to that huge pile of awesomeness, we're going to do something a little dangerous. We're going to let you COME UP WITH YOUR VERY OWN CARD ideas for our games. That's right. Not ONLY do you get to appear on the card for the base set of Heroes of Metro City, the very concept of the card will be YOUR IDEA FROM THE GROUND UP! You'll work with our designers to make a balanced card concept, name the card, work with our artists on the design and complete it! A copy of your card will appear in EVERY copy of the first printing of the game and that's not all... you'll ALSO get to DO IT AGAIN for every single expansion of the Heroes of Metro game in the future. You will also receive unlimited "fives" (high, low or too slow), the "wave," wolf whistles, or whatever you prefer... every time you pass by our booth at the very same show where we have bought your badge. You will be very much a child of the gaming gods and we will treat you as such.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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Show older commentsCreator James Williams 2 days ago
I'm searching the events at GenCon for your game. Haven't found one yet. When it shows up, I'll buy a ticket. Don't have the event sat 2-6. I've already got too much scheduled then.
Geez. I'm a bit demanding, aren't I? ;-)
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. 2 days ago
Thank you all for your patience. I've been working with the manufacturer on some updates to cartons, boxes, the tray, cardboard insert and so on. Every time I think I'm ready to update, a little something else pops up that makes me think I'll have more to say in 3 days from that day.
I promise a big update this week, for certain. Lots and lots of news, pictures of samples from the manufacturer and much more. Hold on just a little while longer for me.
Thanks you guys!
David Boostrom
3some Games, Inc.
Creator Adam Taylor 3 days ago
Update! Update! Update!
Creator Robert Hill 5 days ago
I wonder how things went last week since we never got an official,larger update last week?
Creator Eric Fleck on May 13
Sorry you guys are having such a time with this but I'm tickled pink to know you aren't satisfied with anything less than perfect for us! Can't wait to see the what you come up with, will be well worth the wait!
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on May 7
Okay guys, here's the mini-update in advance of the larger 'official' one later this week.
So the insert has gone through several revisions to meet with our specifications. One of them (hopefully the final one) occurred just last week, which delayed my update. The process is exhausting, because apparently this is one of the most challenging projects they've done.
By fedex today, I get another sample of the injection molded plastic tray for all the cards. I'll review it tonight, make sure it's good, then issue them one final piece of artwork for the label that fits inside the tray. Then, on Thursday/Friday, my manufacturer (Fates Willing) will give me the real final ship dates, assuming I have approved everything and they have what they need.
I also cannot wait to have the street shipping date for you guys. Believe me, when your mother and your wife (married the GF in January) are both donors, you have no shortage of inquiries and motivation to get the project completed and done correctly.
Through this process, I've come to have the personal cell phone number of the guy manufacturing our game. We call each other at home, late into the evenings, going over details, talking about measurements and spacing and so on. I had to buy a micrometer to measure stuff for this guy. But first, I had to Google micrometers. And then find a place that sells them. The card cavities in this insert are literally measured down to the millimeter to provide enough space for cards in premium sleeves, but not so much space that people without sleeves can't store the cards correctly.
Okay, I've rambled now. Let's talk in a few days when I plan to share lots of good news with everyone -- fingers crossed that my fedex package I get today (and another tomorrow) are filled with solid gold awesomeness.
David Boostrom
Lead Game Designer
3some Games, Inc.
Creator Robert Hill on May 1
Hey,David.
It has been a week since the last post.
How did the samples look and do you have any more info on the ship dates?
Creator Adam Taylor on April 24
Awesome! Thanks for the update. Can't wait to play...
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on April 24
Hey guys,
I have news coming very soon. Within a few days. My manufacturer is sending me some samples and some slightly more concrete info on ship dates. I'll share some photos at that time and talk about what I'm expecting as the summer approaches.
Thanks again for having our backs -- we are really so grateful that we're getting a chance to fumble through this amazing/time-consuming/crazy/awesome/frustrating/cool life-changing opportunity to make a game for thousands of loyal new and old friends.
We'll talk again very soon,
David Boostrom
3some Games, Inc.
Creator Nick C on April 23
So no new game info?
Creator Denise Martin on April 22
Awesome news on the GenCon event! So gonna be there!
Creator Ian Barkhouse on April 17
Is there any news/information about the "sidekicks and storylines" expansion?
Creator Adam Taylor on April 16
Need update.......... bursting!!!!
Creator David Shore on April 14
Just noticed that the website is finally live and doesn't redirect here anymore. Looks nice too. ;-)
Creator James Williams on April 9
Cool. I'll definitely be on the lookout. I hope your events don't conflict with BattleCON's tournament.
Creator Robert Hill on April 9
Hello,guys.
I am a game teacher for a small con here in Michigan.
The con is in the middle of July.I was wondering if you think Heroes of Metro City will be delivered to the backers by then as I would love to run it at this con?
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on April 1
Right now, we do plan on being at Gencon -- our game should be available at the GameSalute booth, if all goes according to plan. We also hope to be doing some other cool things at the con that we're not quite ready to announce, but suffice it to say we'll be there ready to fist bump all 1,049 of you. Just... not at the same time. Ouch!
- David
Creator Adam Taylor on March 28
How's it all going guys? Any news?
Creator James Williams on March 20
Any GenCon plans for Heroes of Metro City?
Wow! It's a 17-day delayed double-post. Or was it really a *bump*?
Creator James Williams on March 3
Any GenCon plans for Heroes of Metro City?
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on February 17
@Mercedes: Not a crazy question, but no. We do not have any current plans to update the Print and Play version. The original intent of that version was to prove to potential supporters that the game was real and playable, balanced and fun. We feel very confident that we've made a great case for investing in the final version.
Should anyone you know want to buy an advanced copy, pre-sale purchases are available now at Game Salute. Here's the link: http://shop.gamesalute.com/products/heroes-of-metro-city
Creator Mercedes Berg on February 5
I have a crazy question. Will the print and play for Heroes of Metro City ever be updated to reflect the finished product?
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on January 30
Mike -- Check out Backers Only Update number 9 for links to the Print and Play version of the game and rules. Thanks!
Creator Mike DeSanto on January 30
I have been wondering when the Print and Play version will go out, and I just realized that it has gone out, I just have not gotten it. I apologize for bringing it up in the public forum, but I can not find any other contact information.
How can I go about getting the Print and Play version of the game?
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on January 27
@matt -- It isn't just art! :) We've got a 20 page full-color rulebook, Hero Placards with dry-erase surface, the stretch-goal Enemy placard, dice, markers, a custom-designed vac-tray box insert...lots of components. We're awaiting the proof/color-separation samples from the manufacturer now.
@James Williams -- We are working with the same hope. Unfortunately, the Chinese New Year is really going to slow down the process in February. We'll get out more news as we get the details.
Creator James Williams on January 26
End of March, not by March, he replied with hope in his voice.
Creator matt on January 25
Well if its going to arrive by March it would have to start shipping in the next week or so. But given the track record for KS projects, its gonna be late. Thankfully its just cards so the odds of production problems is lower.
Having played Legendary and DC, I think this will rank well due to it actually feeling like a Superhero game rather than a Deckbuider with Superhero theme.
Creator Eric on January 24
1/9 Golden Age Heros here! I cant wait any longer!! lol I want to play this even more so, since I played Legendary and the DC deck builder.
Creator James Williams on January 24
I'm so excited that the shortest month is all that lies between now and March.
I draw your attention to the given estimated delivery date:
"SILVER AGE HERO COMPLETE" - ... Those that donate at this level will then have a rare limited-edition of the game and Heroically-sized bragging rights.
[b]Estimated delivery: Mar 2013 [b]
It's a good thing that BattleCON game came along to keep me distracted from this wait. But now what? I guess I better find something to watch and anticipate.
Creator Josh on January 19
Any recent updates?
Creator Robert Hill on January 1
Love the artwork guys!!!
Cannot wait to get this game!!
Keep us in the loop as to what is happening with the game.
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on December 31
Took a little longer than expected, but my update is up and I'm very excited about how the art turned out and I can't wait to give you guys more news as it comes in!
Creator Eric Steinbrenner on December 27
Any word on the state of the project? Been a few weeks since the comment about a big update on things getting sent to the manufacturer...
Creator Lee Langston on December 20
Updates on progress?
Creator Eric Steinbrenner on December 11
@David, "The Survey" hasn't been sent yet, at least not that I can tell. If it was you should be able to see a "your response" under your pledge level. It doesn't look like you can get rid of those messages. I've got a few of them. Clearly Kickstarter things you should always keep those messages.
Also waiting to see that update, good to hear it's coming soon.
Creator David Shore on December 8
Was that request that went out a while ago for names for the rulebook just a normal message or "the survey"? Its sitting in my kickstarter message box and I can't get rid of it. :-P
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on December 6
Heya Guys,
Big update coming very soon on completed game artwork for everything we're about to send to our manufacturer. Card art, board art, new rulebook, and more! I can't wait to share all of it with you!
David Boostrom
Lead Game Designer
3some Games, Inc.
Creator Lee Langston on December 5
So wish there were more updates...
Creator Eric Fleck on November 9, 2012
My superhero name is gonna be "Time Travel Man" so I can goto March and get the game and not have to freaking wait anymore!!! :-p
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on November 8, 2012
Sorry about the gigantic art I linked to in the Update 26! You can see the art in non-ridiculous size on the Updates page.
James.
Creator David Shore on November 2, 2012
Joseph; if you go back to Update #9, the links are in there. :-)
Creator Joseph McMahon on November 2, 2012
I never got an email link to the print-and-play edition I backed. Where can I find it? Thanks!
Creator Eric Fleck on November 1, 2012
It'd be really awesome if you had a power card in the expansion that would let me cloud the minds of men. ;-)
Creator Adam Taylor on October 31, 2012
Awesome!
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on October 22, 2012
All of the art sketches have been approved, and we've gotten a couple of pieces of final art. It looks awesome. I'd rather not piece it out with an update here, a comment section reply there. Once we have more than a few to release, we'll send out and update for everyone.
Thanks! And stay tuned!
James,
3Some Games, Inc.
Creator Dave blanchard on October 20, 2012
Soo any chance we can see some of the art?
Creator Eric Fleck on October 17, 2012
@Clayton - I'd assume everything is going to ship together when the game is released.
Creator Clayton Helme on October 12, 2012
Is their an estimated arrival time for the T-shirts and other extra goodies?
Creator 3Some Games, Inc. on October 7, 2012
Lee--Awesome! We love close games. :)
Creator Lee Langston on October 5, 2012
Ok, so we played a 3 player game on Wednesday and I have to say WOW!!! I am really excited to take off the training wheels and give this one a full spin around the park! We had a blast and almost lost, but a friend played 2 cards that allowed him to draw 2 each and pulled just the combo he needed to win the game. There were only 2 Origin Story cards and Energy cards left in the end!