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Pick a date that you think the KS items will reach the Anchorage.
Pick a date is over. Keith will let me know the date they arrive at the Anchorage..
Since it doesn't look like I can get the exact date it arrives at the U.S. distributer, I'm changing it to the date that it arrives at the Anchorage. The winner will get their choice of any SoG ship with the exception of the 4 Kickstarter ships.
Must receive any changes or new entries by Aug. 31st. And you can't pick a date used by someone else.:minis:
XMizzen-----------Sept. 13th.
XCpt Kangaroo --Sept. 20th.
XComte de Brueys-Sept. 24th
XQfunK!----------Sept. 27th
XJack Aubrey-----Oct. 1st (Birthday)
XTmon------------Oct. 3rd
XBerthier -------- Oct 4th
XOld Ironsides -- Oct. 7th
XGrouperKicker --Oct. 11th
XNightmoss ----- Oct.14th
XCmmdre ------- Oct. 15th
XDe Ruyter------ Oct. 16th
XDevsdoc ------- Oct. 21st (Birthday)(Eric's/7eat51 Birthday too)
XDavid Manley --Oct. 23rd (Birthday)
XGaz--------------Oct. 25th
X7eat51----------Oct. 28th.
XThe Barrelman- Oct 29th.
XAndy Blozinski---Oct. 31st.
XCpt Kangaroo ---Nov. 4th
XNaharaht-------- Nov. 11th.
XKelsith----------- Nov. 15th. (requested by private message)
XVolunteer--------Dec. 2nd
XCoog------------Oct. 18th 2014
Cpt Kangaroo
07-21-2013, 20:12
Ed, you need to define this a little.
Do you mean the date of delivery?
Sorry, I thought it was pretty clear. When the shipment from China is delivered to the U.S. distribution warehouse..
Nightmoss
07-21-2013, 20:19
Here's my guess (well several dates are being thrown out, actually), and I'm being conservative in my estimate, but not terribly so.
Gets to US warehouses by the end of September 2014 (time machine is busted, please note this should read 2013, edit).
KS backers get their items by October 24, 2013.
US retail stores get their products by November 11, 2013.
If any of these dates slip by more than a few weeks I expect we wont see product until February 2014 (Holidays; Christmas, New Years and Chinese New Year will push it back to the new year).
Diamondback
07-21-2013, 21:20
I'm gonna go mid-September.
Berthier
07-22-2013, 03:59
October 4, delivery to KS backers (In the USA), Trafalgar Day 21st October! You read it here first :happy:
GrouperKicker
07-22-2013, 09:37
I'm going to go with Oct. 11th to US Distributors, KS Backers will have packages arrive as early as Oct. 18th.
OCTOBER 15, 2013 To US distributor. Thought it best to specify the year as well seeing how long we've all been waiting. :hmmm:
Cpt Kangaroo
07-22-2013, 10:20
Sorry, I thought it was pretty clear. When the shipment from China is delivered to the U.S. distribution warehouse..
Thanks Ed, I can be a little thick headed sometimes.
Ok, my guess is early September. Let's say September 4th.
Do I get an extra ration of grog if I win? .:drinks:
Seems like I'm the most pessimistic one here so far.
Thanks Ed, I can be a little thick headed sometimes.
Ok, my guess is early September. Let's say September 4th.
Do I get an extra ration of grog if I win? .:drinks:
If it gets here by 9/4/2013 I'll send you a bottle of Pusser's Rum, and you can mix your own grog.:rum::rum:
(Providing your at least 21. If not I'll send it to your dad.)
Naharaht
07-22-2013, 14:12
So they may reach the U.K. by Trafalgar Day.
Gets to US warehouses by the end of September 2014.
KS backers get their items by October 24, 2013.
US retail stores get their products by November 11, 2013.
So time-travel is an option? ;)
Diamondback
07-22-2013, 15:43
Lemme just get some plutonium for the DeLorean... :P
Nightmoss
07-22-2013, 16:07
So time-travel is an option? ;)
Oops! Made a mistake. All the 2013's need to be changed to 2014's! And Gunner thinks he's pessimistic!? :sly:
Cpt Kangaroo
07-23-2013, 05:47
If it gets here by 9/4/2013 I'll send you a bottle of Pusser's Rum, and you can mix your own grog.:rum::rum:
(Providing your at least 21. If not I'll send it to your dad.)
The last time I was 21 happened last century.
Old Ironsides
07-23-2013, 10:56
Since NAVCON is Saturday OCT 5th I am going to say Monday OCT 7th. :cry:
The last time I was 21 happened last century.
Then your dad's out of luck.
The Barrelman
07-23-2013, 11:20
Lemme just get some plutonium for the DeLorean... :P
That is sooooo 80's. We live in the 21st century. It's all about Mister Fusion !!
Hi All,
I hope it will be out on my birthday :singin:. A good PR stunt, 21st Oct :clap:. If not God knows? It would be a missed opportunity :cry:. I Hope for you lot, I'm wrong, but I can see it coming out for Christmas, if Ares miss my birthday :pray:.
Be safe
Rory
PS I'm planning to order from Langton :minis: :happy:.
Nightmoss
07-23-2013, 15:03
If Ares attends Spiel in Essen (October 24th-27th, 2013) I would think that's a high priority date for general public release purposes? Which also means that it has to be to distributors some time in September if they're going to get it to KS backers before public release? Will be interesting to see how this unfolds.
In Ares own words
Taking into account all the factors above, we expect to be able to ship the production out of China at the end of August or in the first days of September (after the mass production of the ships is completed, we've to go through the assembly, final packaging, testing).
Normally, the shipment takes about 4 weeks to get to our warehouse, so this means at the moment we expect to ship out your rewards around the end of September.
This optimistic scenario would be if there are absolutely no hold-ups or glitches from here on out. :pray:
In Ares own words
Taking into account all the factors above, we expect to be able to ship the production out of China at the end of August or in the first days of September (after the mass production of the ships is completed, we've to go through the assembly, final packaging, testing).
Normally, the shipment takes about 4 weeks to get to our warehouse, so this means at the moment we expect to ship out your rewards around the end of September.
This optimistic scenario would be if there are absolutely no hold-ups or glitches from here on out. :pray:
Yes, I read the KS project update #45. But my money is still on Nov.4th. (Hope I'm wrong)
The Barrelman
07-24-2013, 12:08
I think what we need to ask is not when we get it. But, how fast will the rest of the world gets introduced to the product. I think Ares games (Wings, SoG, etc.) are quality games worthy of a lot more success. If people can see the product is accessible for all gaming types (casual, board, family, etc.), that will be a huge leap for it. The rules and systems are way better then other products like X-Wing (my opinions) yet receive few awards or rave reviews.
David Manley
07-24-2013, 12:20
reaches US distributors October 23rd (my birthday)
reaches European distribitors November 21st
I think Ares games (Wings, SoG, etc.) are quality games worthy of a lot more success.
I just picked up War of the Rings. Very impressive.
Diamondback
07-24-2013, 13:44
I'd bet a large part of it is FFG's scale and presence on the mass-market scene. When Target and Barnes & Noble stock your product at brick-and-mortar, that's a big help.
The problem on top of that is, Ares has to overcome all the bad PR from the Nexus days when they weren't really making their own decisions but had some pus-sucking numbskull beancounter at Italeri (who frequently can't even do their CORE PRODUCT of scale models right; us modelers say "the Italeri A-10 is what you build when you're NOT building an A-10") who had no competence or comprehension of what the business required forcing things down on them from above as I understand it.
If FFG and Ares partnered they could be a powerhouse, but there's a lot of bad blood on both sides from the Italeri days and it might be a bridge too far.
I just picked up War of the Rings. Very impressive.
Another player and I tried playing it Sunday, neither of us having played before, and quit after a couple of hours. Although it has a "Risk" or "Axis and Allies" appearance to it, it is far more complicated than it first appears. You definitely need to get with someone that has played it few times.
Another player and I tried playing it Sunday, neither of us having played before, and quit after a couple of hours. Although it has a "Risk" or "Axis and Allies" appearance to it, it is far more complicated than it first appears. You definitely need to get with someone that has played it few times.
I will check Boardgamegeek and YouTube. Folks often post instruction or session videos. I have seen some decent ones on other games. Thanks for the heads up.
Will you play it again? The reviews I read spoke highly of the game, and since I thoroughly enjoy Tolkien, I figured I would give it a try. It is not a small game for sure.
I will check Boardgamegeek and YouTube. Folks often post instruction or session videos. I have seen some decent ones on other games. Thanks for the heads up.
Will you play it again? The reviews I read spoke highly of the game, and since I thoroughly enjoy Tolkien, I figured I would give it a try. It is not a small game for sure.
We did that and found an excellent sources on YouTube, thinking we could get a quick handle on the game. The only problem was that the parts added up to hours long. Also the miniatures look good but each side was mostly one color. You have to look closely to tell apart the different factions on one side. It seems like it can be a great game but you really need to do your homework before jumping into it.
I've been reading the War of the Ring rulebook, yes book, and cards to begin familiarizing myself with the game. Picked it up a few weeks back. I have yet to set up and try some game play. I am looking forward to getting to play some time soon. I'll admit it's been daunting but I'll agree with Coog that having someone who is familiar with the game would be preferable. Not to get too far off topic.
Paul, when have we ever stayed on topic? :wink:
I have a deadline on Monday, after which I plan on working my way through the game's material, and fly my current mission in the solo campaign on the Aerodrome. Carrots make the work more motivating.
When you play, let us know about your experience.
Diamondback
08-11-2013, 01:08
Might I suggest a medal for whoever's closest? Call it "Weathervane Reader" or something and give it only in contests like this?
Diamondback
08-11-2013, 01:09
That is sooooo 80's. We live in the 21st century. It's all about Mister Fusion !!
Sorry, IMO "Mr. Fusion" ruined the DeLorean time machine's aesthetics.
My guess is 2013, and I'll be happy with that....
My guess is 2013, and I'll be happy with that....
Shush:please:, THEY may see your post.
Jack Aubrey
08-19-2013, 13:22
Pick a date that you think the KS items will reach the U.S. distributor.
Gunner --------- Nov. 4th
Nightmoss ----- End of Sept.
Diamondback -- Mid Sept.
Berthier -------- Oct 4th
GrouperKicker --Oct. 11th
Cmmdre ------- Oct. 15th
Cpt Kangaroo -- Sept. 4th.
Old Ironsides -- Oct. 7th
Devsdoc ------- Oct. 21st (Birthday)
David Manley --Oct. 23rd (Birthday)
Don`t forget my birthday, 1st October !!! :happy:
Hi All,
I hope it will be out on my birthday :singin:. A good PR stunt, 21st Oct :clap:. If not God knows? It would be a missed opportunity :cry:. I Hope for you lot, I'm wrong, but I can see it coming out for Christmas, if Ares miss my birthday :pray:.
Be safe
Rory
PS I'm planning to order from Langton :minis: :happy:.
I did not say which year :embarass:
Be safe
Rory
Diamondback, can you give me a day in Sept.?
Since it doesn't look like I can get the exact date it arrives at the U.S. distributer, I'm changing it to the date that it arrives at the Anchorage. The winner will get their choice of any SoG ship, with the exception of the 4 Kickstarter ships.
Must receive any changes or new entries by Aug. 31st. And you can't pick a date used by someone else.
Nightmoss
08-19-2013, 18:07
Since it doesn't look like I can get the exact date it arrives at the U.S. distributer, I'm changing it to the date that it arrives at the Anchorage. The winner will get their choice of any SoG ship, with the exception of the 4 Kickstarter ships.
Must receive any changes or new entries by Aug. 31st. And you can't pick a date used by someone else.
I'll change to an exact date of September 30th; KS ships arriving at the Anchorage.
I'll change to an exact date of September 30th; KS ships arriving at the Anchorage.
Done.
May I weigh in with the 27th of September?
May I weigh in with the 27th of September?
Done.
29 September please.
Done
Anyone else want to pick a date?
Andy Blozinski
08-25-2013, 08:55
I this like "The Price is Right" where we try to guess as close as we can without going over?
29 September please.
Tom (tmon) . You might want to change your date. Sept. 29th falls on a Sunday.
I this like "The Price is Right" where we try to guess as close as we can without going over?
Andy, it must be the exact date or it stays in my fleet. We have more than enough members to cover all dates until 2014.
Yes change it to Oct. 3 please.
Tom (tmon) . You might want to change your date. Sept. 29th falls on a Sunday.
Yes change it to Oct. 3 please.
Done.
October 28th.
Rory, we share the same B-Day. I knew you were special. :wink:
October 28th.
Rory, we share the same B-Day. I knew you were special. :wink:
Done.
Volunteer
08-25-2013, 15:54
Hi All,
PS I'm planning to order from Langton :minis: :happy:.
Me too Rory!
Ed, put me down for December 1st
Ed, put me down for December 1st
Done.
Vol, your even more cynical than I am.
Andy Blozinski
08-25-2013, 17:35
October 9th for me.
October 9th for me.
Done.
Naharaht
08-25-2013, 23:14
I will pick November 11th.
I will pick November 11th.
Done.
Comte de Brueys
08-26-2013, 03:20
Tuesday 24th September for me.:g&t:
Tuesday 24th September for me.:g&t:
Done.
I will go with September 13th. That's Friday the 13th.
I will go with September 13th. That's Friday the 13th.
Done.
Bad luck for us, maybe good luck for you.
I hope you September guys are right!
The Barrelman
08-27-2013, 10:21
I pick October 17th. IT seems as good as any other date.
:question:
I pick October 17th. IT seems as good as any other date.
:question:
Done.
Four days left to pick or change a date.
Three days left to pick or change a date.
October 28th.
Rory, we share the same B-Day. I knew you were special. :wink:
I know Eric, It is hard for us to walk with the rest of the world.:embarass: :happy:
Be safe
Rory
I know Eric, It is hard for us to walk with the rest of the world.:embarass: :happy:
Be safe
Rory
Please watch where you guys step. It might be me down there.
Please watch where you guys step. It might be me down there.
Hi Ed,
I will wear shoes with big ridged soles to give you a 50-50 chance as I walk around. :happy:
Be safe
Rory
"When his boot is on your throat, it just means your fist is that much closer to his b***s." >:)
Two days left to pick or change a date.:minis:
Cpt Kangaroo
08-29-2013, 19:49
OK Ed, change me to September 20.
I might have been just a little optimistic. :thumbsup:
OK Ed, change me to September 20.
I might have been just a little optimistic. :thumbsup:
Done.
One day left to pick or change a date.:minis:
DeRuyter
08-30-2013, 14:41
Trying not to be too pessimistic I'll go with October 16, 2013.
Eric
Trying not to be too pessimistic I'll go with October 16, 2013.
Eric
Done.
Update from Ares on release date:
After this quick glance at some of the new items in the making... What about your favorite questions?
PAYPAL payments - Without an automated system to handle them, and with sufficient funding to handle the project until now, we've not been in a hurry to send them. Our priorities have been set at full steam on production and getting ready for GenCon. We will definitely send them out in September, and we'll give you enough time to handle the payment without too much pressure. So, don't worry!
RELEASE/SHIPPING DATE - we are not at a stage where things are almost entirely out of our hands, and in the hands of our esteemed suppliers. This project IS complex - when all the stretch goals are taken in consideration, we are putting out at one time not just one game. but about 20 expansions - 12 ship packs, the game mat, two terrain packs, the set of cloth bags, the deck of cards, plus the wooden laser-cut items. Such a range of items involves a wide range of suppliers (5 main suppliers, plus a few more servicing them) and such a big release is slow as its slowest element. That said, we are at a point where we expect the game to ship out of China around the end of September, for delivery at our warehouse (and shipping to backers) in the 2nd half of October.
Overall, the current delay is about 8 weeks from our initial estimate. We're working with our suppliers to avoid this delay to increase any further. One late item will make the other items late as well, but at the moment all the various line of production are on track on this new schedule.
Last but not least... Thanks for your support! It was great to have a chance to meet many of you in person at GenCon, and we really hope you enjoyed what you've seen (and in many cases, played) until now. GenCon was great for Ares, and for Sails of Glory especially, and you've been an essential partner of this success.
After reading Project update #47, some September voters might want to might want to update their picks.:hmmm:
One day left.
I'm afraid there goes Rock-Con. This will cut it too close, if it makes it at all by the convention date. The last thing I want to do is run a poor game given my lack of exposure to it. I guess it will be next year.
Nightmoss
08-30-2013, 18:10
If you'll permit the September pickers to change dates I'll try for October 14th. Based on the latest from Ares it's probably going to be even later than that, but I do think they'll do everything they can to have the game out in time for Essen Spiel 2013?
Andy Blozinski
08-30-2013, 18:13
Nobody has taken Halloween. Please change mine to October 31st.
If you'll permit the September pickers to change dates I'll try for October 14th. Based on the latest from Ares it's probably going to be even later than that, but I do think they'll do everything they can to have the game out in time for Essen Spiel 2013?
Done.
Nobody has taken Halloween. Please change mine to October 31st.
Done.
The Barrelman
08-30-2013, 23:22
I'd like to switch my date to October 29th... Thanks.
I'd like to switch my date to October 29th... Thanks.
Done.
Last day to pick or change a date.:minis:
Last reminder, 5 1/2 hours left. There are still many open days.
It stays in my fleet if there isn't a correct guess.:happy:
Me too Rory!
Ed, put me down for December 1st
Vol, you might want to change your date. Dec. 1st falls on a Sunday.
Volunteer
08-31-2013, 22:40
Vol, you might want to change your date. Dec. 1st falls on a Sunday.
OK Ed, December 2nd is a Monday!
OK Ed, December 2nd is a Monday!
Done.
Comte de Brueys
09-01-2013, 00:49
Nice idea Ed, this lottery.
I stay with Sept. 24th. :takecover:
...and send a few rep points for this honest thread. :g&t:
Nice idea Ed, this lottery.
I stay with Sept. 24th. :takecover:
...and send a few rep points for this honest thread. :g&t:
Much appreciated. Thanks Sven.
I think that last Kickstarter missive has hull breached my pick.
Pick a date that you think the KS items will reach the Anchorage.
Pick a date is over. Keith will let me know the date they arrive at the Anchorage..
Since it doesn't look like I can get the exact date it arrives at the U.S. distributer, I'm changing it to the date that it arrives at the Anchorage. The winner will get their choice of any SoG ship with the exception of the 4 Kickstarter ships.
Must receive any changes or new entries by Aug. 31st. And you can't pick a date used by someone else.:minis:
XMizzen-----------Sept. 13th.
XCpt Kangaroo --Sept. 20th.
XComte de Brueys-Sept. 24th
XQfunK!----------Sept. 27th
XJack Aubrey-----Oct. 1st (Birthday)
XTmon------------Oct. 3rd
XBerthier -------- Oct 4th
XOld Ironsides -- Oct. 7th
XGrouperKicker --Oct. 11th
XNightmoss ----- Oct.14th
XCmmdre ------- Oct. 15th
XDe Ruyter------ Oct. 16th
XDevsdoc ------- Oct. 21st (Birthday)(Eric's/7eat51 Birthday too)
XDavid Manley --Oct. 23rd (Birthday)
XGaz--------------Oct. 25th
X7eat51----------Oct. 28th.
XThe Barrelman- Oct 29th.
XAndy Blozinski---Oct. 31st.
XCpt Kangaroo ---Nov. 4th
XNaharaht-------- Nov. 11th.
XKelsith----------- Nov. 15th. (requested by private message)
Volunteer--------Dec. 2nd
Coog------------Oct. 18th 2014
Well Vol, it looks like you're the only one left.
Mine was Oct. 18th 2014.:happy: And that may be off by a few days.
Mine was Oct. 18th 2014.:happy: And that may be off by a few days.
Correction has been made, and I'll not bet against it.
Berthier
11-20-2013, 02:40
Well done Vol, you cant be beat, unless the ship sinks then it might be over to Bobby:happy:
Don't forget, it has to be an exact date.
Well done Vol, you cant be beat, unless the ship sinks then it might be over to Bobby:happy:
Perhaps I do know something that everyone else doesn't.:question:
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Volunteer
11-20-2013, 17:28
Sometimes it pays to be a skeptic and pessimist. But like Gunner said, it has to be an exact date so I probably won't win. I still have my 1:1200 ships so I'm good either way.
Pick a date that you think the KS items will reach the Anchorage.
Pick a date is over. Keith will let me know the date they arrive at the Anchorage..
Since it doesn't look like I can get the exact date it arrives at the U.S. distributer, I'm changing it to the date that it arrives at the Anchorage. The winner will get their choice of any SoG ship with the exception of the 4 Kickstarter ships.
Must receive any changes or new entries by Aug. 31st. And you can't pick a date used by someone else.:minis:
XMizzen-----------Sept. 13th.
XCpt Kangaroo --Sept. 20th.
XComte de Brueys-Sept. 24th
XQfunK!----------Sept. 27th
XJack Aubrey-----Oct. 1st (Birthday)
XTmon------------Oct. 3rd
XBerthier -------- Oct 4th
XOld Ironsides -- Oct. 7th
XGrouperKicker --Oct. 11th
XNightmoss ----- Oct.14th
XCmmdre ------- Oct. 15th
XDe Ruyter------ Oct. 16th
XDevsdoc ------- Oct. 21st (Birthday)(Eric's/7eat51 Birthday too)
XDavid Manley --Oct. 23rd (Birthday)
XGaz--------------Oct. 25th
X7eat51----------Oct. 28th.
XThe Barrelman- Oct 29th.
XAndy Blozinski---Oct. 31st.
XCpt Kangaroo ---Nov. 4th
XNaharaht-------- Nov. 11th.
XKelsith----------- Nov. 15th. (requested by private message)
XVolunteer--------Dec. 2nd
Coog------------Oct. 18th 2014
Well, it looks like I can say with some degree of certainty, that I won't have one of my ships seized by any of the above pirates.
Thanks for participating.:drinks:
Ed, thanks for the gracious offering you made. I am happy for you that all of your ships will make it safely home. :hatsoff:
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