The first Sail of Glory Ship in my hands

[Comte de Brueys]

Just for fun.

When do you expect to hold the first Sails of Glory Ship in your hands?

[Comte de Brueys]

I'm an optimist:

Autumn for me here in Germany!

[David Manley]

November 30th :)

[Coog]

I'm going out on a limb.....Summer. Counting on Ares to get off to a good start.

[Old Salt]

Christmas possiblely

[Berthier]

I would hope they plan for a pre-xmas release but knowing how things get delayed ...

[David Manley]

The original plan was for Summer 12, but IIRC that last "official" word was Q3......

[Wargamer]

Based on Nexus, hopefully this century.

[Bligh]

I said winter this year based on what generally happens to new lines in small suppliers that do work reasonably well.
Just a guess really.
Bligh.

[Churruca]

I think next winter/Christmas is most possible, considering previous delays in WoW/WoG.

[Gunner]

I picked the winter of 2012. Wishful thinking.

[Coog]

HAVE A LITTLE FAITH BABY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuStsFW4EmQ

[Gunner]

HAVE A LITTLE FAITH BABY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuStsFW4EmQ

The only waves I want are the ones along side my SOG 74.

[rrrreubanks]

Sadly, I am thinking towards the end of the year. New ventures and all that...but one can always hope!

[Killick]

I belive they will have it out this year, but more likely November/December 2012

[Capt P]

I also went with the end of the year, Christmas time. With all the new things, next series of the WW I planes, WW I bombers and the WW II bombers I think it will take taht long for them to show up.

[Jack Aubrey]

I think that I get the first ship in my hand will be at the Gamefair in Essen 2013...may be.

[Diamondback]

My money's on Summer 2013 at earliest for consumer release.

[pward]

August... as promised.

[pward]

August... as promised

[Beowulf03809]

I agree with Paul. With all the KS funds and as far as production appears so far I would hope we have our KS Starters in the mail by the end of Aug.

[Gunner]

I think with the lessons they learned with WGF&S their August delivery to suppliers will be spot on.

[7eat51]

Is it common to not meet deadlines as stated in KSs?

[Gunner]

Is it common to not meet deadlines as stated in KSs?

Almost as sure as the sun comming up.

[GreenLaborMike]

Is it common to not meet deadlines as stated in KSs?

Sadly, yes. There is no quality control with KS projects, and some are far more amateurish than others. Even with the "pros", there are established game companies (like Steve Jackson Games) which fall behind schedule with their KS projects (OGRE in that case) through no fault of their own. Having said that, Ares is an established company with existing product lines, and I think the August deadline is realistic.

[7eat51]

Almost as sure as the sun comming up.

That's what I fear. I hope Ares makes deadline, if for no other reason than to secure goodwill.

Hope your correct about Ares, Michael.

[GreenLaborMike]

That's what I fear. I hope Ares makes deadline, if for no other reason than to secure goodwill.

Hope your correct about Ares, Michael.

If they are delayed by a month (maybe even two), then I think there is no permanent harm. Beyond that, then yes, people will grumble. One can only hope that all will be forgiven if the final product meets or exceeds expectations.

To give you a sense of how these delays can occur through no fault of the company, just recall the delay with seeing the smoke markers, as Keith dealt with the prototypes. It happens.

[Andy Blozinski]

I kinda sorta need them to be on schedule if I'm to run it at MillenniumCon.

[Gunner]

I think with the lessons they learned with WGF&S their August delivery to suppliers will be spot on.

What was I thinking???

[Diamondback]

What was I thinking???

[Gibbs voice] "McGEE!" LOL

[Gunner]

[Gibbs voice] "McGEE!" LOL

[McGee's voice] Sorry boss, won't happen again.

[Naharaht]

Allowing for the time it takes materials to cross the Atlantic, I would think some time in January.

[Comte de Brueys]

That was long before they started the KS project.

Good things take their time.

[csadn]

What was I thinking???

You're in Arizona, and you're talking about naval matters? Indeed, what *were* you thinking? :)

[Gunner]

You're in Arizona, and you're talking about naval matters? Indeed, what *were* you thinking? :)

We're digging a canal west to the Pacific. Plans to dig our way south was shelved, due to too many Pirates along the Rio Grande.

[David Manley]

You're in Arizona, and you're talking about naval matters? Indeed, what *were* you thinking? :)

if they can set up a naval base and a naval museum in Calgary I don't see naval experts in Arizona being an issue

[Gunner]

if they can set up a naval base and a naval museum in Calgary I don't see naval experts in Arizona being an issue

The next time I go to the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, I'll have to stop by the naval museum.

[csadn]

We're digging a canal west to the Pacific. Plans to dig our way south was shelved, due to too many Pirates along the Rio Grande.

And trying to go to sea via the Colorado River runs into a Big Dam Problem.... >;)

[Gunner]

And trying to go to sea via the Colorado River runs into a Big Dam Problem.... >;)

So we might have to divert a small portion of the lower Colorado river around Yuma to go west. We are thinking along Hwy 8.

[David Manley]

And trying to go to sea via the Colorado River runs into a Big Dam Problem.... >;)

Or a large construction contract opportunity for a "Falkirk Wheel on steroids" :)

[Gunner]

Or a large construction contract opportunity for a "Falkirk Wheel on steroids" :)

Our engineers gave up on that idea, due to the mast and sail height and width of future Ships of the Line.