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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on November 25.

Holy Promos and Add Ons Batman!

Update #76 · May 17, 2013 · 19 comments

Hey Invaders,

We're coming closer to the end of the first printing of Storm the Castle! and prepping for the mass shipping that is about to come (cold shiver) :)

Help spread the word! Storm the Castle! is ripe for expansions and we're looking at some big box ideas - please share STC on Boardgamegeek.com, facebook and other great websites. Demand in orders will help make this a reality. STC is up for pre-order and comes with 2 promo cards. Our preorder page is here. Share away dark invaders!

Add-ons and Goodies: We've done a limited print run of several of the add-ons and extras. Once they're gone they won't be reprinted unless demand is high.

Take a look at our web store with some of the great add ons and new promo cards that have been added to further enhance your STC experience.

Some add-on recommendations:

1. DICE: Grab extra dice or your friends will hate you for not having an extra set for them. In the web store you can choose from getting extra standard game dice (burst/battle dice) or you can upgrade to faction game dice (burst/battle dice). There's also a special Boss promo burst die to grab. (Scroll all the way down on the web store for the dice).

2. Promo Cards: The Samurai Cook, Armordillo, The General, and the Boss Card: I Can Trust You Can't I? These were extra cards outside of the Screaming for Vengence pledge levels and were not "stretch rewards". 

3. The Boss and Fantasy Defender Controller Tokens: - these are huge tokens to further add to the sinister fun of STC

4. Extra Add Ons: - grab some extra stretch rewards to add even more units and cards to your decks.

**Any add-ons are included in your game shipment!

Check em out in our online store

Update: TANKS OF WAR: Third Reich Rising

We're wrapping up the prototype art files to send off to the printer and will begin demos within the next month around the Salt Lake game stores. We'll begin posting more information/artwork in the coming weeks. We've added some additional information on our website - check out here. We're hoping to launch a KS project for Tanks of War in about 2 months. It's shaping up to be an amazing tank battle game which we're very proud of! 

Thanks and we leave you this amazing music - we dedicate this to all the fallen undead warriors who bravely and valiantly stormed many a castle >:) may you rest in piece brave warriors of darkness.

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International Shipping Update!!!

Update #75 · May 15, 2013 · 12 comments

Hey International Invaders - this one is just for you - US based backers go back to planning your dreams of conquest.

We just shot out an email to all international backers regarding shipping and wanted to ensure you received it (check your spam filters etc). Please respond within that email thread.

Thanks all!

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IMPORTANT Updates> READ OR PERISH!

Update #74 · May 9, 2013 · 18 comments

Hey Invaders,

We're getting closer and closer to shipping (thank you for your patience) so we want to ensure everyone has their ducks (or goblins in this case) in a row prior to shipping.

*Prior to sending any email to us - please include your KS name, Real Name, Pledge Level, Address so that we may reference you as quickly as possible.

Next Steps:

1. Please ensure you've filled out the survey. You can see if you have by going to the STC KS home page and seeing the different pledge levels and clicking on the one you pledged at. THIS MUST BE DONE or we can't ship out your game.

2. Ensure your shipping address is accurate. Many have emailed us new shipping addresses - if you've moved and haven't emailed us yet please do so now. You can check your shipping address in the survey (again email us if you've moved if you haven't already).

3. Shipping Cost - ensure that you've paid the shipping cost (especially for International). Check out your order and please see if you've added the extra cost for shipping. You can send payment via Paypal to giantgoblingames@gmail.com.

4. T-shirts - if you ordered a t-shirt please check your survey to see if you put the size on there or if you've eaten a lot of halfings since the KS campaign and gained weight we can change the size :). If not, please email us. All T-shirts sent Large and will be the one with the STC logo on the back unless specified otherwise  - this needs to be specified sent by Friday May17th for our order.

5. International Orders: We're looking at feedback on the following to put on International Packages to save you as much in import fees:

Value of Package = $15
Marked as Personal Gift
Message: "Have a great party! The enclosed game is a  board game gift (or sample) for the recipient."

Please put in some feedback if that will get through customs.

Thanks all!

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Production Update - it'sa coming

Update #73 · Apr 26, 2013 · 6 comments

Hey Invaders!

We've received a new production update and wanted to pass it along. As per our last update, production had commenced.

We're looking at production to be finished on or before May 22 then it will take about 23 days to ship across the mighty Pacific, get into some warehouses etc. Then the mass shipping of STC begins!

Waiting stinks so here's a video to keep you busy until then >:)

Thanks and have a great gaming weekend!

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Prodution Update

Update #72 · Apr 18, 2013 · 9 comments

Hey Invaders,

We normally do updates every 2 weeks on Fridays but wanted to give a quick one this morning. We've received word that mass production has begun on STC today and we're expecting about 30-35 days for it to be finalized. We'll be getting an updated schedule early next week from the manufacturer and will relay that when we receive it.

Also we've got more good news: there were some concerns (by us and you) regarding the plastic tray. We've provided revised dimensions to the manufacturer that will allow the cards to be sleeved and fit within the tray! (woot!). If your lucky your copy may also include a secret compartment under the tray that leads into an undisclosed dimension >:)

We went through a very detailed production overview and provided the appropriate feedback. Everything is looking top notch and we're super excited for it's release!

PREORDERS AND PROMOS

It's still not too late to order more dice, promo cards, and other exclusives that we'll pack up with your copy - check em out here  (scroll all the way down for the dice drop down menu)

We'll also be updating our site soon to reflect some new changes.

Thanks again!

Rich 

VIDEO TIME

We can only assume this guy's inspiration came from the game >:) - a little too soft for our tastes but the song has a great name - feel free to have this play in the background as you smash your friends (err) work with your friends to beat the Fantasy Defenders in STC.

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