Few and Cursed Board Game now LIVE on Kickstarter and over 60% funded!
almost 5 years ago – Fri, Jun 07, 2019 at 09:21:22 PM

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikegnade/the-few-and-cursed-board-game?ref=50phvx

As announced yesterday Rock Manor Games has launched the Kickstarter for the official Few and Cursed board game!!

Become a Curse Chaser, collect powerful artifacts, vanquish terrible curses and explore the perilous lands of the Pacific Ocean \o/

Featuring all brand new artwork from some of the best artists that have worked in the comics like Luke Ross, Harvey Tolibao, Will Conrad, Gilberto Martimiamo Jr., Clonerh & more!

I was overseeing Art Direction for the game and I made sure it stayed up to the quality you folks have gotten used with the comic book series. In fact, I was so thrilled with the quality of the pieces I collected them all in a gorgeous hardcover book:

The Few and Cursed Art of The Board Game will be exclusively available through the game's Kickstarter but if you are not a gamer you are more than welcome to pledge a single $1 to have access to the book after the KS ends through the Pledge Manager.

The book will collect every piece of art plus offer some insight into the process of some of the artists from layouts to finished artworks.

This is a fantastic time to be a fan of The Few and Cursed and I couldn't be more appreciative of all the love and support you have shown this series.

I also would love to point out both Kickstarters end in different dates a week apart from each other. That way the pledges don't pile up one on top of the other so pledge with confidence and let's unlock as many Stretch Goals with the board game as we have done so far with issue #6, shall we?

Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikegnade/the-few-and-cursed-board-game?ref=50phvx

I hope you enjoyed these sneak peeks of the game's exclusive and original art.

Thanks so much for being awesome and supporting The Few and Cursed! I will talk to you all again as soon as we unlock another Stretch Goal... it is pretty close so hopefully it won't be long =D

Cheers,

Felipe

THANK YOU FOR AN AWESOME START! Here are all the Stretch Goals unlocked so far \o/
almost 5 years ago – Fri, Jun 07, 2019 at 09:31:38 AM

I think I stared at this blank space for a good couple of minutes... I mean, how can I ever express so much gratitude for what you all accomplished in the first 24hrs?

Our initial goal was up in smokes in one hour and fourteen minutes (but who's counting, right?) which is absolutely insane. And then when I thought the day would slow down, pledges kept coming in unlocking Stretch Goal after Stretch Goal to the point where I thought it'd be best to let this all sink in before sharing a proper Update.

So here it is...

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INSPIRING SUPPORT!

I'm humbled by so much love towards the Redhead and our very indie comic book series. The only reason we were able to get this far, to get to the end of the first story arc, is because Kickstarter after Kickstarter you kept coming back.

Fabiano and I saying thank you doesn't even begin to cover it but it's a start so THANK YOU!

***QUICK NOTE ON $50 LIMITED TIER***

It was just brought up to my attention that the "Every Variant Cover" package at $50 + S/H was sold out (I had started it out at 50 slots only) so I doubled the availability for those still interested in getting Issue #6 in every cover we offer.

Variant covers are still 1:10 though but seeing how we will have a larger print run than usual I see no problem in doubling the availability of that specific tier.

Yes, you guys have already unlocked a bunch of stuff. As I was typing this we just unlocked Stretch Goal #5 and we're now working towards the Ashcan Edition in print to be added to every pledge going for a physical item.

So here's what's been unlocked so far:

Every single backer of the project will now also get a digital PDF copy of Issue #6 in Black and White preserving as best as possible Fabiano Neves' ink work.

While we love the colors by Tiago Barsa, original Italian westerns were all done in black and white and we really like honoring that tradition. We've done this for every single book of the series and I'm happy we get to do for issue #6 as well.

Another fan favorite collectible makes a comeback! We've manufactured five of these already and number 6 has arrived to complete the set on your fridge :D

Nothing like a good murder of crows flying about!

Bea Jackson is a terrific artist I've been lucky to collaborate with for a few years now, she's done work for the 321: Fast Comics books, for The Lost Kids and for the unreleased Choices.

Why she didn't work on the Redhead before is beyond me but we're finally rectifying that with a gorgeous pin-up to be included in every package towards a print copy of issue #6.

And yes the art will be in full color!

Another traditional Stretch Goal that is sometimes unlocked in the Brazilian crowdfunding, sometimes right here. I'm always thrilled when I get to add pin-ups to the books!

Gives me a chance to discover new talent and form new relationships with top artists not to mention it's a fantastic Stretch Goal that caters to every backer - including our digital ones.

So stay tuned for some truly gorgeous pin-ups showing up throughout the campaign.

Past backers have collected our full set of 9 Gold Signature Series cards so it's time to start a brand new one.

(Every collectible card - and we've got over 50 by now - will be available as add-ons after the Kickstarter ends and we send out the Pledge Manager surveys.)

This time the foil on the cards will be Silver but we're still bringing in top artists to do special artworks designed specifically for these cards. First up the bat is Upper Deck's NORVIEN BASIO!

That's card 1 of 9. Let's how many we get to unlock by the time this campaign is over...

WHAT'S THE NEXT STRETCH GOAL?

Phew, that was one long update but there was a lot to cover thanks to your overwhelming support on Day 1, folks!

Let's keep spreading the word about Red and The Few and Cursed as we still have a lot planned for this Kickstarter. If you have any questions, comments or critiques please feel free to reply this Update or shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]

Thanks so much!

Felipe

BOARD GAME LAUNCHES TOMORROW AT 8AM! ALSO, HOW ABOUT ANOTHER STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!?
almost 5 years ago – Thu, Jun 06, 2019 at 02:13:45 AM

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikegnade/1428354446?ref=828501&token=8019456a

I’m absolutely stoked The Few and Cursed board game launches tomorrow on Kickstarter by Rock Manor Games at 8am EST, should be one heck of a Day 1 for us!

You can go ahead and click the link above to preview the game and sign up to be notified as soon as the KS goes live. I can’t stress enough how paramount it is for us creators to get as many backers as possible on the first couple of days on Kickstarter.

You all over-performed beyond my wildest expectations making the TFAC#6 Day 1 an absolute dream come true. I’m confident we can do the same with the board game reminding every one that pledges aren’t collected until the KS ends. 

So if you are interested in the game, why not get in on the action right off the gates!?

ONE MORE STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED – LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN!

That’s right, we just unlocked Stretch Goal #7 adding a second collectible card to any and all pledges towards a print copy of the book. It doesn’t matter the tier you pick, if you are getting stuff sent in the mail you’ll also be getting a couple of collectible cards, a mini-print, a fridge magnet and a second copy of the book in its Black & White edition!

Next up is a Kickstarter Exclusive edition Stretch Goal and one of my favorites:

It’s the third time superartist CLONERH will be providing brand new and exclusive artwork to be featured on the back-cover of the Kickstarter Exclusive edition. 

You can check out the first two artworks below and then a sneak peek at his layout process:

9-CARD SET BY ZÉ CARLOS

Artist ZÉ CARLOS has finished the 9-card set “Friend or Foe” that forms a single poster and will be printed on Chromium thick paper stock. This gorgeous set is already included in some of the higher tier rewards and will eventually be made available as an add-on once the Kickstarter ends.

If you are a card collector do not miss out on this one and upgrade your pledge today \o/

We still have plenty of time ahead of us to unlock every single Phase 1 Stretch Goal and then move on to Phase 2 so please keep spreading the word about The Few and Cursed and the Redhead.

The more backers we get, the more Stretch Goals we unlock, the more collectibles we pack on your rewards.

Thanks so much for the incredible support so far and please keep leaving comments and any questions you might have. I love connecting directly with each and everyone of you and I do try my best to answer everything.

You are all also more than welcome to find and add me on the following social networks, just click and add:

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All the best!

Felipe

One extra book for every backer pledging towards a print copy of TFAC #6!!
almost 5 years ago – Sun, Jun 02, 2019 at 08:17:48 PM

I will keep this short and simple:

YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Every backer pledging towards any tier that includes a print copy of the book will now get Issue #6 in Black and White as well! That's right, that's one extra copy of the book \o/

We still do have ashcan copies of issues #2 thru #5 (issue #1 is sold out) for those joining us now that would like a whole set and they will be available after the KS ends through our Pledge Manager.

On with the show as we are now working towards our second Silver Signature Series collectible card so help us by keep spreading the word about The Few and Cursed!

Once again thanks so much for your support and pledges, I can't wait to see how far down the Stretch Goals can we get.

Keep leaving those comments, questions or critiques, it's always awesome connecting with all of you =)

Have a nice weekend!

Felipe