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Mantic Games now has a Kickstarter online, initially to fund a higher quality standard for the release of Kings of War 3rd Edition, by adding extras such as counters and wound markers to all of the starter sets, as well as the production of an exclusive Vampiress miniature based on the cover art.

Additionally, the funds will go towards producing more plastic miniatures at a much more rapid pace than is possible with their currently limited amount of capital.

Link to the Kickstarter Page - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1744...ngs-of-war

Currently, this kickstarter has funded the design, sculpting and tooling of twelve new plastic units, and 6 metal heroes:

- Werewolves
- Ogres
- Ogre Shooters
- Orc chariot/fight wagon
- Trolls
- Mummies
- Gargoyles
- Dwarf Berserker Cavalry
- Goblin Fleabag Cavalry
- Elven Palace Guard
- Abyssal Dwarf Immortal Guard
- Elf Stormwind Cavalry
- Twilight Kin Dark Knights

- 5 custom-designed kickstarter characters (metal).
- Kickstarter-exclusive skeleton dog handler (metal).

All of these new models are being given away free to backers, either as single models or whole units, depending on how much the backer has pledged. Scroll down for full info about the great big pile of free stuff!


Current stretch goals:

$175k - Human Paladin Angels get sculpted. KoW expansion with 3 new human army lists gets produced.

- Free Paladin Angel model for all $100+ backers.
- Free unit of 3 Paladin Angels for all $175+ backers.




Already-Funded stretch goals:

$7.5k - Names of all $100+ backers included in the rulebook.
$10k - Free additional werewolf box for any backer who purchases a set (for $25) from the Special Extras section.
$15k - Every backer with a rulebook in their pledge will get it signed by Alessio and Ronnie, as well as $100+ backers receiving a free digital copy.
$20k - Mantic will sculpt and tool the upcoming ogre army in plastic, and a free additional ogre box will be given out to any backer who purchases a set from the Special Extras section (this will be added on Monday).
$25k - Free litho-print of the KoW Map, signed by Ronnie, added to all $100+ pledges.
$35k - Limited edition "Mantic Splat" dice for all $35+ pledges.
$50k - Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon kit for all $100+ pledges. Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon kit added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$65k - Kings and Legends supplement - free electronic copy with every pledge of $100 or more.
$75k - Free unit of Trolls (3 models) for all $175+ backers. Free Troll model for all $100+ backers. Trolls added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$85k - Free unit of 5 Mummies for all $175+ backers. Free Mummy model for all $100+ backers. Mummies added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$95k - Free unit of 5 Gargoyles for all $175+ backers. Gargoyle model for all $100+ backers. Gargoyles added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$100k - Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead Skeleton with dog for all $100+ backers. Kickstarter-exclusive blue acrylic wound markers for all backers with wound markers in their order.
$110k - Free unit of 5 Dwarf Berserker Cavalry for all $175+ backers. Dwarf Berserker Cavalry model for all $100+ backers. Dwarf Berserker Cavalry added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$120k - Free unit of 5 Elven Palace Guard for all $175+ backers. Elven Palace Guard model for all $100+ backers. Elven Palace Guard added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$130k - Free unit of 5 Goblin Fleabag Riders for all $175+ backers. Goblin Fleabag Riders added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$140k - Free unit of 5 Abyssal Dwarf Immortal Guard for all $175+ backers. Abyssal Dwarf Immortal Guard added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.
$150k - Free unit of 5 Stormwind Cavalry *or* 5 Dark Knights for all $175+ backers. Free unit of 5 Stormwind Cavalry *and* 5 Dark Knights for all $225+ backers. Both units added as a "buy one get one free" deal to the Special Extras section.

From their Kickstarter Page:



Mantic Games is a small company looking to do big things. In June, we’re launching Kings of War – a mass combat fantasy battle game.

We’ve got the game, we’ve got a gorgeous range of miniatures, but you deserve more, so we’ve set up this Kickstarter so we can go about delivering it.

The rule system is clearly written, simple and innovative - Written by Alessio Cavatore, Kings of War is an easy-to-learn fantasy battle wargame that is tactical, simple and innovative.

The rules have been fine-tuned after thousands of games and hundreds of pieces of feedback from the gaming community – it is a clearly written game for hobbyists, by hobbyists that allows you to play large-scale games with lots of miniatures easily and quickly.

A fantasy battle game written for both the Casual and Competitive Player - With an innovative turn sequence, a built-in tournament pack and the option to play timed games, Kings of War is a fast and simple game that naturally lends itself to competitive tournaments. It’s such a good fit, even our own tournament organizers have been able to play whilst running the event!

An expanding Miniatures range at an affordable price - Six armies are now available – from horrifying Undead, brutal Orcs all the way to proud Dwarfs and stoic Elves. Each is affordable and models are simple to put together, allowing you to get them on the gaming table quickly.

A fantasy world brought to life - The compelling Kings of War world has been developing for years and the new Rulebook contains a detailed map of the new world and the history of the land and its races. This rich fantasy realm is one of war and bloodshed where kingdoms clash in epic battles.

Why Kickstarter?

We want to make collecting big armies as easy as possible and the funds from this Kickstarter will go towards bringing out new miniature kits quicker whilst allowing us to bring you cool rewards like exclusive miniatures, wound counters, unit cards and more – all the things we’ve wanted to do but haven’t been able to... until now!



There are a large variety of pledge levels available, for the sake of brevity, I will only post ones up to the value of $800 on here, and present them in an easier-to-read format.


$20
- Electronic copy of the Kings of War rulebook (no idea if this will differ from the free copy at this point).

$35
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.

$50
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- One Regiment set (your choice) ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.

$75
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- One single-player battleset ($50 RRP) of your choice (box of around 50 minis for one army, see preorder section of mantic website for details).
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.

$100
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- Army Set of your choice ($75 RRP)
- Exclusive Vampiress Miniature
- Kickstarter Bonus: Litho print of the map of Mantica, signed by Ronnie.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings of War hardback rulebook.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings and Legends supplement.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Troll model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Mummy model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Gargoyle model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Dwarf Berserker Cavalry model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Elven Palace Guard model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead skeleton with dog model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free ticket to the Mantic Party in Nottingham this September, or Entry to participation game with Ronnie at either Gencon or Adepticon in the US.

$110 - Currently worth over $275 in total value!
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- Exclusive Vampiress Miniature ($12 RRP)
- 2 units of 3 werewolves ($50 RRP)
- 2 units of 3 Ogres with hand weapons ($50 RRP)
- 1 unit of 3 Ogre shooters ($50 RRP)
- Wound counters ($7.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Litho print of the map of Mantica, signed by Ronnie.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings of War hardback rulebook.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings and Legends supplement.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon model. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Troll model. ($8.30 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Mummy model. ($2.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Gargoyle model. ($2.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Dwarf Berserker Cavalry model.($5 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Elven Palace Guard model. ($2.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead skeleton with dog model. ($12 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free ticket to the Mantic Party in Nottingham this September, or Entry to participation game with Ronnie at either Gencon or Adepticon in the US. ($5 RRP)


$125
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- Orc Starter Army (10 Gore Riders, 20 Orc Ax Warriors, Orcling Bases)
- Undead Starter Army (20 Skeletons, 20 Zombies and 10 Ghouls)
- Undead Vampiress
- Orc Wizard
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings of War hardback rulebook.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings and Legends supplement.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Litho print of the map of Mantica, signed by Ronnie.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Troll model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Mummy model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Gargoyle model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Dwarf Berserker Cavalry model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Elven Palace Guard model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead skeleton with dog model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free ticket to the Mantic Party in Nottingham this September, or Entry to participation game with Ronnie at either Gencon or Adepticon in the US.


$175 - Currently worth up to $500 in total value!
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook + 10 Dice ($50 RRP)
- Exclusive Vampiress Miniature ($12 RRP)
- Orc Shaman Miniature ($12 RRP)
- Choice of one of the following 1000-point Kings of War armies:

Undead Army ($262.50 RRP) - 1 Necromancer, 1 Skeleton Horde (40), 1 Revenant Regiment (20), 2 x Zombie Regiments (60), 1 Ghouls Regiment (20), 1 Revenant Knight Regiment (10), 1 Wraith Troop (5) 1 Balefire Catapult with crew.
Dwarf Army ($161.50 RRP) - 1 King, 1 Berserker Lord, 2 Ironclad Regiments (40), 3 Ironwatch Troop (30), 1 Shieldbreaker Regiment (20), 2 Ironbelcher warmachines with crew.
Orc Army ($225 RRP) - 1 Krudger on Gore, 1 Orc Flagger, 2 Ax Regiments (60), 1 Greatax Regiment (20), 2 Gore Rider Regiments (20), Orclings.
Elf Army ($245 RRP) - 2 Spearmen Regiments (40), 1 Bowmen Regiment (20), 1 Palace Guard Regiment (20), 1 Stormwind Cavalry (10), 1 Scout Troop (10), 2 Bolt Throwers with crew.

- Kickstarter Bonus: Litho print of the map of Mantica, signed by Ronnie.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings of War hardback rulebook.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings and Legends supplement.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon model. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Trolls. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Mummies. ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Gargoyles. ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Dwarf Berserker Cavalry. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Elven Palace Guard. ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Goblin Fleabag Riders. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Abyssal Dwarf Immortal Guard ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Elf Stormwind Cavalry *or* 5 Twilight Kin Dark Riders ($25 RRP).
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead skeleton with dog model. ($12 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Mounted Undead Standard Bearer model. ($12 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Ticket to the Mantic Party in Nottingham this September, or Entry to participation game with Ronnie at either Gencon or Adepticon in the US. ($5 RRP)


$225 Currently worth over $650 in total value, or over $550 if buying abyssal dwarfs
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook, Mini-rulebook + 10 dice. ($45 RRP)
- Exclusive Vampiress Miniature ($12 RRP)
- Orc Shaman Miniature ($12 RRP)
- Choice of one of the following 1000-point premium Kings of War armies:

Goblin Army ($300 RRP Approx.) - Goblin Spitters (80), Goblin Rabble (60), Goblin Sharpsticks (40), War-Trombones (3), Mawbeast Pack (10), Goblin Sneek(1), Goblin and Mawbeast (1).
Abyssal Dwarf Army ($189 RRP) - Abyssal Dwarf Half-breeds (10), Angkor Mortar (1), Slave Orcs (10), Decimators (20), Blacks Souls (20), Overmaster (1), G’rog Mortar (1).
Twilight Kin Army ($284 RRP) - Spearmen (20), Crossbowmen (40), Shadows (20), Bolt Thrower (3), High Priestess of the Abyss (1), Assassin (1).

- Bonus: Litho print of the map of Mantica, signed by Ronnie.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings of War hardback rulebook.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings and Legends supplement.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon model. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Mounted Undead Standard Bearer model ($12 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Werewolves. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Ogres. (or Ogre Shooters, your choice!) ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Trolls. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Mummies. ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Gargoyles. ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Dwarf Berserker Cavalry. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Elven Palace Guard. ($12.50 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Goblin Fleabag Riders. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Elf Stormwind Cavalry. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Twilight Kin Dark Riders. ($25 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead skeleton with dog model. ($12 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: 5 Free Hero Miniatures (the new sculpts from the high level pledges). ($60 RRP)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free ticket to the Mantic Party in Nottingham this September, or Entry to participation game with Ronnie at either Gencon or Adepticon in the US. ($5 RRP)


$275
- Kings of War Hardback Rulebook + Mini-rulebook ($45 RRP)
- Exclusive Vampiress Miniature
- Orc Shaman Miniature
- Choice of two of the following 1000-point Kings of War armies (you can choose multiples of the same army if you want):

Undead - 1 Necromancer, 1 Skeleton Horde (40), 1 Revenant Regiment (20), 2 x Zombie Regiments (60), 1 Ghouls Regiment (20), 1 Revenant Knight Regiment (10), 1 Wraith Troop (5) 1 Balefire Catapult with crew.
Dwarf – 1 King, 1 Berserker Lord, 2 Ironclad Regiments (40), 3 Ironwatch Troop (30), 1 Shieldbreaker Regiment (20), 2 Ironbelcher warmachines with crew
Orcs – 1 Krudger on Gore, 1 Orc Flagger, 2 Ax Regiments (60), 1 Greatax Regiment (20), 2 Gore Rider Regiments (20), Orclings.
Elves – 2 Spearmen Regiments (40), 1 Bowmen Regiment (20), 1 Palace Guard Half-Regiment (10), 1 Stormwind Cavalry (10), 1 Scout Troop (10), 2 Bolt Throwers with crew.

- Bonus: Litho print of the map of Mantica, signed by Ronnie.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings of War hardback rulebook.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Electronic copy of the Kings and Legends supplement.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Dice upgraded to limited edition "mantic splat" dice.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Orc Chariot/ Fight Wagon model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Mounted Undead Standard Bearer model
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Werewolves.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Ogres. (or Ogre Shooters, your choice!)
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 3 Trolls.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Mummies.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Gargoyles.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Dwarf Berserker Cavalry.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Elven Palace Guard.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Goblin Fleabag Riders.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Abyssal Dwarf Immortal Guard.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Elf Stormwind Cavalry.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Unit of 5 Twilight Kin Dark Riders.
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Kickstarter-exclusive Undead skeleton with dog model.
- Kickstarter Bonus: 5 Free Hero Miniatures (the new sculpts from the high level pledges).
- Kickstarter Bonus: Free Ticket to the Mantic Party in Nottingham this September, or Entry to participation game with Ronnie at either Gencon or Adepticon in the US.

$500
- Same as the $275 pledge, but you get to choose four of the 1000-point armies listed.
- Note: can choose multiples of the same army if you want, for example, 3 Orc armies and 1 Dwarf army, to fill your 4 "slots".

$800
- Same as the $500 pledge.
- In addition to this, you also receive the following extra two 1000-point armies:

Abyssal Dwarfs – 1 Halfbreed Champion, 1 Black Soul Regiment (20) 2 Decimator Regiments (40), 2 Halfbreed Cavalry (20), 1 Katsuchan Rocket Launcher with crew
Twilight Kin – 1 Sorceress, 1 Assassin, 2 Spearmen Horde (80), 2 Shadows troop (20), 2 Bolt Throwers with crew.

Shipping info

- Shipping to the US, Europe and Canada is free.
- International shipping is an additional $15.
- If you order contains a mixture of items that are already available, and items that are not, then your order will be shipped in 2 parts, so you don't have to wait.


Finally, Mantic has confirmed that all pledges that add up to $100+ get all the $100+ freebies, whether you pick a $100+ pledge or not.

For example, you can pledge $35, then add 3 boxes of special extras for $110 total, and still get your free orc chariot, map, etc.

This also applies to the $175 and $225 level pledges, your total amount pledged is what matters, not the pledge level, for the sake of determining what freebies you get.

Note - If you don't live in Europe, the US, or Canada (where shipping is free), then the additional $15 shipping fee does not count towards your pledge level, it needs to be on top of it.
Hmm... Ok I'm tempted to pledge to this. I do miss having large scale battles and I refuse to pick up WFB/40k.
Decided to pledge $125 to get an undead army and the werewolves special. Smile
For those not aware, the initial goal of $5000 was smashed in a couple of hours, now at $26,631 and rising!!!
Look forward to what else will be added stretch goal wise monday!
I will be donating, just not quite yet.
why not simply buy their army deals unless im missing somthing i too miss large scale battles since selling warhammer drawfs and evles do look gd .....
(26-05-2012, 06:49 PM)sprogmcjob Wrote: [ -> ]why not simply buy their army deals unless im missing somthing i too miss large scale battles since selling warhammer drawfs and evles do look gd .....
You get additional bonus content you can't get otherwise(the stretch goals), plus it is cheaper than buying the army deal off there website as far as aware.
(26-05-2012, 06:49 PM)sprogmcjob Wrote: [ -> ]why not simply buy their army deals unless im missing somthing i too miss large scale battles since selling warhammer drawfs and evles do look gd .....

This way I am supporting a cause and helping them achieve new goals, not just supplying them with money but also giving my action a meaning by saying "This is a great idea! Please do more!". Also as Vince pointed out, you get some exclusive offers too Big Grin
I'm in - although I'll probably just pick up the rulebook for now. We got a copy of Mhorgoth Rising while we were at the Warpath launch day at the Mantic offices back in November, so I'll probably build upon the Dwarf army contained within that.

Chatting with the Mantic chap at the UK Games Expo today, they've been gobsmacked by the response to the kickstarter so far!
Pledged $35 for the rulebook.
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