A streamlined co-op deck builder inspired by Aeon's End - exciting, monster-smashing, deck-building fun!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
May Update: Starting Production Steps & Expectations
over 2 years ago
– Wed, May 18, 2022 at 11:29:12 PM
Happy May, recruits!
Thanks to all of you who have finished your BackerKit Survey. We are still waiting on about 12% (~370 of our recruits) to finish their survey. Please do this as soon as you can!
If you didn't get your survey, please check your SPAM folder first and if you don't see your BackerKit survey there, just email us at [email protected] and we can get you a direct link.
How are things going?
Awesome! We've reviewed all the files and sent them off to the factory to begin the initial steps of the production process! It begins with the factory reviewing the files and giving us any feedback they have before creating the color proofs and white box samples.
About the timeline:
We are still working toward hitting our original delivery date but things are still in very early stages to be firm on any hard dates today. We plan to give you a more official timeline once we get the color proofs & white box in hand and give approvals to produce the initial full sample. This process is already a little delayed due to COVID shutdowns, but nothing majorly impactful so far. We anticipate some delays in the coming months as we hear news of new shutdowns for China related to COVID, and will communicate any impacts to schedule as we discover them or any other unforeseen delays.
Coffee & Rules!
You may remember Mark from Board Game Coffee's How to Play video from our campaign page. He was kind enough to also create a short Rule's Brief for you all to enjoy. This video is less than 10 min long!
That is all for today! We will be back next month with our next update.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: BackerKit "Soft-Closes" & Bills Today
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Apr 07, 2022 at 09:19:04 PM
Hey, everyone!
BackerKit will bill and lock down pledges for all completed surveys today. You will still be able to access and adjust, using your original survey link.
If you haven't filled out your survey yet, don't panic! We encourage you to get it done as quickly as you can, but this delay will not endanger or delay your pledge, unless you leave it until closer to the fulfillment date.
If you need to make changes after your pledge is locked (such as add-ons, or a new shipping address), this is also still fine. Please email [email protected] with the details and we will be glad to help.
Cheers!
Pledge Manager Launching This Week! Smoke Test Sbout to Start.
almost 3 years ago
– Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 01:54:14 AM
We're back, recruits!
It's time to send out backer surveys! We have decided to go with BackerKit for this project so please check out the information below!
BackerKit Launch:
A small percentage of backers will be sent surveys first as an initial "smoke test" of the system. Barring any issues, the remainder will be sent soon thereafter.
Smoke Tests will start today. For those who are unfamiliar, these go out to 5% of the backers to make sure everything is operating properly in the surveys. We will be sending out the rest of the surveys once we confirm that there are no hiccups.
If you want to adjust your pledge or add on any additional items, this is your chance! Everyone who pledged for at least $1 during the campaign should see the option to "switch your pledge level" when you start your survey.
Your payment for shipping, and any additional items you added, will be collected this week.
We hope this pledge manager will be fairly straightforward, but please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions after receiving your survey.
Thank you to our 3,260 Recruits!
almost 3 years ago
– Fri, Mar 04, 2022 at 10:38:44 AM
You did it, recruits!
Training is over but our work is nowhere near over. Now begins the process of creating all the materials you need to save us all!
Our thanks go out to you, our backers and supporters, for believing in this project and helping us bring it to tables everywhere. We are especially grateful to those members of the community who have been with us along the journey, answering questions for other backers, and hanging out in the comments with us. All the M.s and John Cs and Ranogans and Justins (and many more); we appreciate you.
Our graphic designer Kevin (who did all the amazing graphics for the page) put together this super cool poster for us to use in this update and we all thought it was pretty bad@**! So, we asked him to make a couple of wallpaper versions to share with you for your phone or desktop. You can download them here.
So, what happens next?
Your credit card should be charged, but if there is an issue, please work with Kickstarter to get that resolved. Unfortunately, we cannot assist there since we have no direct access to the payment processing. If your card declines for any reason, be sure to work with Kickstarter to resolve ASAP!
Assuming your card works (and it does for almost everyone), you all get to relax now. Keep an eye out for the backer survey email which will come to you in about two-three weeks. (Mid-March) That's a critical step in completing your pledge.When you get the backer survey from Gamefound - please complete it as soon as possible!
You will be able to upgrade or add to your pledge in the pledge manager once you get your access link.
If you see a late backer button on the campaign page, do not use that if you backed on Kickstarter or you will have 2 pledges. We will be locking down changes quickly as we need to get numbers for each region as soon as we can, and start the long process of getting rewards to regional distribution centers and then on to you!
Project Updates and Comments
Though the campaign is done, we still have a lot of very important updates to come. So please stay tuned and check in on this project regularly. We will be posting regular updates, keeping you all informed - and involved - in the process. We will still be reading comments and checking our messages. So if you have any questions, please ask. We will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner. Don't forget to follow us on BoardGameGeek,Facebook, and Twitter!
That's it for now but we will be back the week of March 18th with our next update and what to expect when you receive your invite to the pledge manager.
Final Hero Revealed!
almost 3 years ago
– Fri, Mar 04, 2022 at 09:27:21 AM
Welcome back, recruits!
We have made it to the last 24 hrs of the project! WOW! Can you believe it? Training goes by so fast. We think you are ready to take up the mantle and fight as the Astro Knights!
Anyone who can thrive on the harsh desert planet of Orion III is more than capable of handling a Star Core, but only the strongest of spirit and kindest of heart are fit to be Astro Knights.
Looking at Alexios, soft-hearted was not our first impression, but we were rather quickly proven wrong. Alexios has lived a solitary, nomadic life, ferrying medicine and supplies back and forth between different settlements—even through the deadly sandstorms that plague the surface of his planet. When asked why he took up such a dangerous and lonely job, his answer was simple and to the point. So nobody else has to. It’s the same reason he accepted a Star Core. Someone has to defend the universe, and Alexios would never allow it to be anyone else.
STARTING HAND 3x Power Core, 1x Polarized Cobalt, 1x Blaster
STARTING DECK 3x Power Core, 2x Blaster
Featured Knight: Christina
Originally a refugee from Earth, Christina followed her love of engineering to make a home on the most hyper-advanced planet in the system Qaris.
Once there, however, she discovered that even in this technological Mecca, not everyone had equal access to the spoils of society. So she founded her workshop to create gadgets that would lift up her local community and make space for anyone who needed a helping hand. In her role as an Astro Knight, Christina continues her role as a support engineer, with a special ability that allows her to place high-powered weapons directly on top of her allies’ decks. Her understanding of machinery also gives her an edge in combat. She can attack with weapons equipped by her allies, allowing her to snipe minions down faster before they threaten her homeworld.
Featured Knight: Gavriil
Gavriil used to be a decorated general in the Red Line Militia of Qaris, but the life of a leader never agreed with him.
His compassionate heart refused to ever leave a subordinate behind, even at the risk of the mission. Gavriil’s hot-headed nature may have been a weakness as a general, but under Christina’s command, he promises to be one of the fiercest fighters on the team. In Astro Knights, Gavriil is a powerhouse, beginning with more weapons in his deck than any other Knight, and two equipment slots instead of the customary one. Because of this, he can focus on buying lots of cheap weapons and keep early minions at bay. In the late game, his ability can pack a real punch if he’s planned it well because it deals bonus damage for every weapon currently in his discard pile.
Final Push! BGG & Beyond!
Let's get some more eyes on Astro Knights for the last few hours! Help us by liking and commenting over on BGG. Here are some new images and other links you should check out:
We'll be back tomorrow with a recap of what to expect when the campaign ends! Thank you all so much for your amazing support throughout the project! We couldn't have made it here without YOU!
