The next Stretch Reward . . . and beyond!
With as close as we are to the $60k level and everyone getting a copy of the Freedom Four Annual #1 comic book, it's time to reveal the mysterious character for the $75k level! Give a warm welcome to...
AMBUSCADE!
Ansel G. Moreau, world-famous French action movie star, has a few dark secrets. His hobby of big game hunting has spiraled out of control - his constant need for bigger and more threatening prey has him hunting the very heroes that protect the earth! To this end, he employed a shady genetics corporation to give him superpowers, but the process went terribly wrong, scarring his million-dollar face and ending his acting career.
However, he did gain some new, energy-manipulation abilities from the process, which he plans to put to good use. Taking the name Ambuscade, he employs his new powers and a vast arsenal to hunt the heroes he considers to be the most dangerous and powerful. At the top of his list? Haka, the ageless Maori warrior. No one else could provide a sufficient challenge to one as skilled as Ambuscade, the world's most efficient and calculating hunter . . .
Brian Denning on May 13, 2012
so, not-deathstroke? and Haka's nemesis? neat
tr0tsky on May 10, 2012
@Skoticus As far as I know, everyone at the $30 and above level gets a free Ambuscade deck. If you want additional copies of him, you add $5 per deck to your pledge.
Skoticus on May 9, 2012
Oh...I see the answer to my own question in your other comments... Thanks anyhow.
Skoticus on May 9, 2012
One of the posts says that Ambuscade would be an additional $5 like Unity, but the newest stretch reward update says he'll be free. Is free the case? That would be great.
GreaterThanGames 12-time creator on May 3, 2012
@Colin
Yup! If we reach $75K, anyone can throw in an extra $5 for an extra copy of Ambuscade.
GreaterThanGames 12-time creator on May 3, 2012
@Sputang
The Origin Issue would be roughly 20-40 pages.
Zack Perham on May 3, 2012
What you're confused about is which part is 'The Next Stretch Reward'. When this was posted that was the comic book. 75k would be 'and beyond'.
MK on May 3, 2012
Stupid question, but...what is the "and beyond" part of this update? I say so because I am certain we will go above the 75k mark
Tim on May 3, 2012
In less than 1/28 of the remaining time, we have made nearly 1/10th of the required amount for the next level. Come on everybody!
Colin O'Kelley on May 2, 2012
Ambuscade may be free to all, but can we throw in $5 more to get an extra copy?
Sputang on May 2, 2012
I'm kind of surprised no one is sponsoring an origin issue. If I had the resources, I 'd totally like to read up on how Expatriette's family issues went down. How many pages would it be?
AnotherHorrorFan
Superbacker
on May 2, 2012
At first glance I thought he was Bunker's nemesis. Can't wait to get this one too. I know we will make it to 75k.
GreaterThanGames 12-time creator on May 2, 2012
@Chris
1) Unity and Ambuscade will only be available through Kickstarter (and separately through our website once it ends if any remain) - they will not be part of any other expansion.
2) Unlike Unity, Ambuscade is completely free for *all* backers if we reach $75K!
Chris Snyder on May 2, 2012
So, if all the current backers add $5 to their pledge (like with the new Unity cards), and you know they all will, SotM will reach the $75K mark sooner than we think. Will these 'extras' (Unity, Ambuscade, etc) only be available through the Kickstarter promo? If so, I'm glad I'm getting on board with this now! If they make an appearance in the 'next' expansion, I won't want to pay for them a second time.
Tim on May 2, 2012
Sputang- Slade would like to remind you that a single man, who knows what he's doing, can take down the Justice League.
Sputang on May 2, 2012
I'm personally not a fan of this particular villian. He doesn't seem like a worthy foe for a team of heroes. He's a good personal villian, like Kraven vs Spider Man. But Kraven vs the Justice League or Avengers? That's a bit lame in my book. Now Akash'bhuta is definitely a villian worthy of a team of heroes!
Mickaël "Froh" Garcin
Superbacker
on May 2, 2012
Omelette Du Fromage
Tim on May 2, 2012
The Kickstarter's been averaging far more than that, even during the slowest periods. It's not a guaranteed thing, but it's certainly not extreme long odds, either.
Aaron Bowyer on May 2, 2012
@Jonathan: The kickstarter has gained at least $1400 with each day. And that's the low end. Apparently it's been getting more like 2k each day, so it's not too much of a stretch. :)
Jonathan Powell on May 2, 2012
$15,000 in 14 days? That is going to be a stretch. Here's hoping we make it.
Broomstick Monkey Games on May 2, 2012
I love it. Well done, guys.
spoppo on May 2, 2012
So cool! He's the bad guy on the new hostage situation card :P
He's like spider-man and Craven the hunter ahah.
I so much want this villain!!!!
Alex Hanson on May 2, 2012
Ooh, I like it! I happen to know something about hobbies spinning out of control... but have yet to be scarred by one. A worthy opponent for Haka!
I wonder if his "flip" mechanic has him go from picking off heroes with his rifle to up-close-and-personal with the knife to collect his trophy?
Aaron Phillips on May 2, 2012
Ohhh.....Shiny!
David A. Harris on May 2, 2012
Ok guys. Now we all got to pitch in more. 20$ each? or one person can go for the 500$ reward and save 25 people from doing it!