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HBS Returns to Kickstarter with BATTLETECH

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AJCarrington

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« Reply #15 on: <10-01-15/0752:12> »
Still on the fence here...not really sure why. HBS have a proven track record and I've really enjoyed their SRR games. I think that some of the pledge levels are really interesting...sigh...not computing. I think it may have something to do with the delivery date...May 2017...long ways off...back to the fence.

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« Reply #16 on: <10-01-15/0830:13> »
Well the main thing is Hong Kong was so fast because it was an iteration... Battletech they're building from the ground up in Unity 5 so it's going to take a fair bit longer.

And yeah, I've tossed my hat in for the $275 teir... not exactly cheep here in Australia (around $450AUD by the time you factor in shipping and exchange rates.)
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« Reply #17 on: <10-01-15/0950:06> »
Still on the fence here...not really sure why. HBS have a proven track record and I've really enjoyed their SRR games. I think that some of the pledge levels are really interesting...sigh...not computing. I think it may have something to do with the delivery date...May 2017...long ways off...back to the fence.

The question I have for you is this:

Do you like BattleTech?

If the answer is yes, kick in $25 for the game. If the answer is no, don't.
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« Reply #18 on: <10-01-15/1008:01> »
Still on the fence here...not really sure why. HBS have a proven track record and I've really enjoyed their SRR games. I think that some of the pledge levels are really interesting...sigh...not computing. I think it may have something to do with the delivery date...May 2017...long ways off...back to the fence.

The question I have for you is this:

Do you like BattleTech?

If the answer is yes, kick in $25 for the game. If the answer is no, don't.
Like PS said, you don't have to go for all the bells and whistle packages.  All the bonus stuff is nice but not essential to just enjoying the game.

Yes, a May 2017 delivery date does seem a long ways off. 
However I can respect a realistic delivery date they can meet than some overly ambitious promised delivery date that sounds good to the crowds, but they probably don't have a chance in hell of making.

Personally I have gone in on the $50 level just because I do like Stackpole's work and the bonus e-novella are worth it, especially as the levels rise there are potential for extra e-novella. 

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« Reply #19 on: <10-01-15/1022:08> »
Since this is the first Kickstarter I will have participated in from (nearly) the start, I do have a question, if anyone knows: If I pick up a cheaper pledge level at first, can I upgrade it to a higher one later on?

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« Reply #20 on: <10-01-15/1044:18> »
Yes. You can use the pledge manager button to change your pledge level or you monetary amount at any time before the end of the KS.  Keep your pledge level and increase the money for add-ones or move to different pledge level.

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« Reply #21 on: <10-01-15/1057:10> »
Yes. You can use the pledge manager button to change your pledge level or you monetary amount at any time before the end of the KS.  Keep your pledge level and increase the money for add-ones or move to different pledge level.

Excellent news, thanks!

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« Reply #22 on: <10-01-15/1341:07> »
Also, FYI for those that don't know, no one actually gets charged unless and/or until the Kickstarter campaign actually ends.  AFAIK they don't even auth your card ahead of time.