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Revised Delivery, Prototype Photos

Update #28 - For backers only · Feb 17, 2013 · 14 comments

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Long time, No talk? I'll make up for it!

Update #27 · Dec 31, 2012 · 10 comments

Hello Heroes!

Like many of you, the realities of life that include family, work and the holidays have slowed down how quickly I was able to prepare this big ole update for you guys. I liked it better when we could be on here every day answering questions -- it just hasn't been possible these past two months. My apology comes in the form of a lot of cool news!

About three weeks ago, I promised an update on the art we sent to the manufacturer. Below are some web-friendly versions of the final art that's been sent to our manufacturer. Behind the scenes, since this is our very first game, we are learning a TON about the millions of tiny details that go into making a board game.

So check out the box art...

And the Player Boards now have a friend (er, Enemy?) with the Enemy Board!

And here's a couple pages from the rules...

And here are a bunch of the cards (including the updated card backs, based on player suggestions)!

Thank you for being so patient on the new info. There will be more coming as we get feedback from our manufacturer, get prototypes and more. We're working every day on this until it gets done!

Talk to you soon,

David Boostrom
Lead Game Designer
3some Games, Inc.

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Final Art is In! Plus news and announcements!

Update #26 · Nov 8, 2012 · 8 comments

Hello, Heroes!  Sorry about the length of time between updates.  We're excited to announce that all of the card art is in from our artists, and it's all fantastic!  In this update we'll be showing off some of the art that will appear on the cards, but be sure and read to the bottom for more news and announcements.

First up, one of our favorite pieces. Alayna Lemmer's Ashanna:

From Conceptopolis--Long Distance Shot:

 Also from Conceptopolis--Alpha Team Leader: 

Adam Van Wyk shows us the playful but deadly Ella Moondust:


My personal favorite of Adam Van Wyk's--Technological Marvel:

And that's just a few of the styles of top notch art we've gotten in.  The artwork runs the gamut from the lifelike and gritty to the whimsical and stunning.  Our artists have really surprised us with their quality and professionalism, and we're hoping to work with them on future projects, as well.  

News and Updates
Right now, David is working on cropping all of the art into our cards, and finalizing the box design, etc.  I am giving the rulebook and card texts another pass to make sure that everything is internally consistent, and that the tweaks we've made from all of the public playtesting are implemented correctly.  The one bit of disappointing news is that, while we are able to include a kick-ass Enemies Placard because we reached the stretch goal, we won't be able to have a full city game board for all of the cards in the base set.  It was always kind of a long-shot, cost-wise, without hitting that higher goal, but we just weren't able to get a production quote low enough to include the board as a freebie.  I think that including a city board would have been fun, but would also have limited the places where the game was playable, by requiring specific dimensions of play space, anyway.  

Reminder -- All backers at the $5 and higher levels need to send an email to rulebook@heroesofmetrocity.com specifying how you want your name to appear in the rulebook!

Bonus announcement -- our friends at Angry Duck Games have finished Zombie 101 and its kickstarter is live now!  Check them out!  They were very supportive of Heroes of Metro City, and we'd love to see them successfully funded.

Until next time,

James,
3Some Games, Inc.

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Pre-Orders Available!

Update #25 · Oct 1, 2012 · 2 comments

Hello, heroes!  David and James here with some very exciting news.  Pre-Orders for Heroes of Metro City are now available.  If you missed the Kickstarter, or just want to pick up an extra copy for a friend, head on over to:

http://shop.gamesalute.com/products/heroes-of-metro-city

And place your pre-order today!  

Meanwhile, your army of artists are working every day to develop the card artwork.  David has been approving initial sketches, and we hope to have some really exciting final art to share with you all soon.  Stay tuned, and pass on that pre-order link!  :)

James and David,
3Some Games, Inc.

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You did your part, now we get back to work!

Update #24 · Sep 17, 2012 · 2 comments

Because you guys worked so hard to get the message out, we had
an amazing last few days on the project and ended up raising $64,756!
That was enough to reach our stretch goal of $60,000, which means that
every copy of the game will have an enemy placard. But what's even
better is that we are working with our manufacturers to find out if we
can go ahead and incorporate the enemy placard into a full color city
board! Because there has been some changeover in personnel with our
manufacturing contact, it may be a little while before we know for
sure, but we will certainly keep you updated. In addition to making
sure that we can afford to manufacture the game with the game board or
mat, we have to be certain that it won't greatly affect the weight,
box dimensions, etc., which would cause a ton of headaches for
cost-of-shipping, storage, cargo, etc. James has a lot to work on to
try to make that happen.

Meanwhile...

David is working today on artist assignments and overall
art-management. The goal right now is to pair up the different
artists' strengths with the cards that we think that they can really
knock out of the park, make sure that each artist can fulfill the
requested quantity in the requested time frame, and make any
last-minute changes to assignments as different people become
available.

Also, James is finalizing distribution agreements and locking down
fulfillment partnerships. Between cups, t-shirts, and
holy-mother-so-many-sleeves, we've got a lot of things coming your way
over the next few months, so keep an eye on your email box to find out
when you should keep an eye on your real mail box!

Finally, we know that some of you missed the project deadline and
have written in about pre-orders. We are saving all of your
information, and will let you know the second that we have that
solution in place. We'd love to pre-sell the game as much as you want
to buy it, so we'll definitely be putting that together as quickly as
possible.

Thank you, Heroes of Metro City! You've done an Amazing Thing!

James H. Waller and David Boostrom,
3Some Games, Inc.

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    "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.

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    "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).

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    "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.

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    "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!

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    "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 2013
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    "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 2013
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    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 2013
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    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 2013
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    "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 2013
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    "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 2013
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    "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 2013
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    "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 2013
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    "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 2013
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    "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!

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    "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.

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    "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.

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