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Day 7 - Thank you! We Are Funded 144%

Update #4 · May 31, 2012 · 8 comments

What a CRAZY day!!! Thank you Wil Wheaton, all you Wil Wheaton fans, and everyone who pledged to make this happen! You are making this dream come to life ":^{D>

We ended up spending a large portion of the day thinking about stretch goals. I received a good number of requests for game tiles…alternate wake tiles and more daikaiju; I love the idea, but I want to make sure it’s really cool! And that my friends is what we are going to do!

We explored a number of great tile ideas today… and we’ll play them all in the upcoming days. I’ve invited some of the best game designers I know to participate in flushing these tiles out. We are all in for a blast! I can’t wait to share…

So, I think I’ll leave you with this photo of our Master Miniatures Painter, Chris Hart, working on the Emperors Fleet “:^{D>

Please keep up the momentum!

Ray Wehrs

Calliope Games

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      Creator Ray Wehrs on May 31, 2012

      Burn - You're very welcome! We appreciate all the support!

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      Creator Burn Pelton on May 31, 2012

      Well, it was worth a shot. Again, thanks for responding to my silly questions, and generally for being awesome.

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      Creator Ray Wehrs on May 31, 2012

      Hi Brian : )

      There are no identifying marks on the tiles. Sorry.

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      Creator Burn Pelton on May 31, 2012

      Okay, saw the answer. you mentioned 'duplicate tiles'. I presume this means duplicate patterns? If you haven't already sent designs to the printers, would it be possible to add a specific koi fish to the corner of the duplicate tiles, or the tiles to play Tsuro with?
      Grid size change and starting marks are both problems easily conquered. But if I read that like I'm hoping I didn't, I don't want to have to examine each tile's wake patterns and compare them to the rest and sort out the copies.
      Sorting out the daikaiju and tiles that are easily (visually) different rather than comparing the pattern designs would be ideal, but I understand this may not be possible. Thank you for answering! It may not come across with all these questions/requests, but I'm VERY excited to be able to play a new version!

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      Creator Ray Wehrs on May 31, 2012

      Thanks Mom! ":^{D>

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      Creator Ray Wehrs on May 31, 2012

      Brian, I replied to your question in the FAQ located at the bottom of the home page.

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      Creator Patricia J Wehrs on May 31, 2012

      Nice!

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      Creator Burn Pelton on May 31, 2012

      Will it be possible to play TotSeas as original Tsuro? I guess what I'm asking is if there will be enough path tiles to fill up the board without the daikaiju '"interfering".
      My friends and I love Tsuro, and I want to be able to carry both game styles, without carrying both boxes over to board game night parties. (I realize the art will be different, but they should have the same mechanical ability)
      If this could be possible, even just as a stretch goal, I know my friends and I -and hopefully some of the other 300+ backers- would be appreciative!

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    2nd Gunner: Tsuro of the Seas custom dice will show your pride in the game. These are 16MM dice, 1 - pearl blue and 1 - dark pearl gold, with daikaiju icons on the 6's. Includes a copy of Tsuro of the Seas and the lapel pin too!

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    Retailer Option #2 – Host a Tsuro of the Seas Launch Party! You’ll receive 12 Tsuro of the Seas board games plus 12 sets of the custom dice as described in the "2nd Gunner"; 2 of the 12 games provided will be autographed by the game designers. Calliope Games will provide Pizza and soft drinks for 30 people and Tsuro of the Seas lapel pins for all attendees! If needed, please contact your Calliope Games distributor for additional games and prize support for this event. This option is reserved for “Brick and Mortar” retailers – physical store verification will be required; you must provide the store name, store address, phone number, EIN number, web-site (Facebook page OK), a store photo and trade reference. If we determine you are not a retailer and you choose this option, we will send you the “Captain” package. No refunds will be issued. Result of the “Verification” process by Calliope Games will be final.

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    Retailer Option #3 – Host a Tsuro of the Seas “Emperors Fleet” Launch Party! You’ll receive the entire Emperors Fleet package… However, the art you receive will be the Artist Proofs! Plus we’ll send you 12 Tsuro of the Seas board games and 12 sets of the custom dice as described in the "2nd Gunner"; 2 of the 12 games provided will be autographed by the designers. Calliope Games will provide Pizza and soft drinks for 30 people and Tsuro of the Seas lapel pins for all attendees! If needed, please contact your Calliope Games distributor for additional games and prize support for this event. This option is reserved for “Brick and Mortar” retailers – physical store verification will be required; you must provide the store name, store address, phone number, EIN number, web-site (Facebook page OK), a store photo and trade reference. If we determine you are not a retailer and you choose this option, we will send you the “Emperors Fleet” package. No refunds will be issued. Result of the “Verification” process by Calliope Games will be final.

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    Emperors Feast: As the Emperor, your humble subject Ray Wehrs will travel to your home for a classic Japanese dinner (take out or delivery) and an evening of Calliope Games with you and 8 other prestigious guests. (Please know that Ray is not a big fan of Japanese food… so if you wanted to blow the theme with Pizza, BBQ, or Chicken he’d be perfectly OK with your decision). Each of your guests will also receive a copy of Tsuro of the Seas and some cool swag too! Of course, as Emperor, you are entitled to the Emperors Fleet including the Golden Treasure, and all the swag. Scheduled dates are subject to Ray's travel schedule.

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