TGW presents The Beetlebacks designed by Widakk

[GandalfPC]

thats the stuff

[Evilgamer]

its odd after all the decks Ive looked in recent weeks how ....standard those look.

But also so nice, sort of in a Lotrek way.

Im trying to figure out what editions are what, see the green black and purple backs...

[Sir Toddalot]

These look amazing! Can’t wait!

[PiazzaDelivery]

those are something, I see a lot to like.

But some people dont like foil, is there a version without?

How astute. Indeed, I dislike the foil borders on the faces. Standards for me. Still, very nice work!

[Evilgamer]

those are something, I see a lot to like.

But some people dont like foil, is there a version without?

How astute. Indeed, I dislike the foil borders on the faces. Standards for me. Still, very nice work!

In a way I envy you, when I see in these pictures I'm doing mental math on how many different decks Im going to end up with to get all the different combinations of faces and foil and the cost.

[TheGentlemanWake]

This info is still accurate.

Stretch goals as they currently stand: (FYI names of the decks are Crimson (Red), Cobalt (blue), Prestige (Black), Legacy (Gold tuck, gilded cards same as black), Dynastinae (green deck, gold gilded), Dynastinae PRISM (purple holo gilded)

150% funding goal: All tuck-boxes will have foil inner graphics.
200% funding goal: Gorgeously designed custom brick box.
250% funding goal: Custom Numbered Seals for Prestige Limited Edition and Dynastinae Limited Edition.
300% funding goal: Metallic Pantone inks on backs and faces of Red and Blue Editions.
400% funding goal: Unlock The Beetle Backs Dynastinae PRISM Edition with prismatic foil back design.
500% funding goal: Upgrade to The Beetle Backs Prestige Limited Edition; will feature unique black and gold bordered faces.
600% funding goal: Unlock The Beetle Backs Legacy Edition.
700% funding goal: Upgrade to Prism Edition; will feature prismatic Foil on Faces.
800% funding goal: Unlock The Beetle Back Magician's Pack (Marked deck and Gaff Pack).
900% funding goal: Unlock The Beetle Backs Metal Card unlocked.

LTD Edition sizes and prices (prices subject to change):
Prism 500 ($85)
Dynastinae 777 ($65)
Legacy 1200 ($35)
Prestige 2500 ($25)
Cobalt -- ($19)
Crimson -- ($19)

[TheGentlemanWake]

An image to help visualize and compare to previous campaign. Deck all the way on the left is the marked deck unlock.

[laitostarr777]

Think I already started hearing some people are going to demand: “MAKE THE WHITE ONE for Beetlebacks”

[Harvonsgard]

I'm looking forward to the WJPC prototypes. Designwise the prototypes look great but nothing about Cartamundi cards will ever make me a fan of them.

[Evilgamer]

White deck maybe, but ...and I know Omar may chaff at this(Im sorry). I really don't care for the extra metal work on the successor white/prism decks but Id really like the cards in those decks.
Im pretty new to card collecting, right now I have the black decks for each set, I'd like the green (not even going to try to spell it) but not sure I can even find one for the first campaign. Prism? forget it I'll never find them.

Id love a blind comparison of the WJPC and Cartamundi when you get them, just put up a picture of a court, that nice signature ace and one of the number cards side by side with no clear indication which is which. Results would be interesting at least.

[PiazzaDelivery]

those are something, I see a lot to like.

But some people dont like foil, is there a version without?

How astute. Indeed, I dislike the foil borders on the faces. Standards for me. Still, very nice work!

In a way I envy you, when I see in these pictures I'm doing mental math on how many different decks Im going to end up with to get all the different combinations of faces and foil and the cost.

lol how young is your collecting habit? A very common pitfall everyone falls into at one point or another. Careful

[Evilgamer]

those are something, I see a lot to like.

But some people dont like foil, is there a version without?

How astute. Indeed, I dislike the foil borders on the faces. Standards for me. Still, very nice work!

In a way I envy you, when I see in these pictures I'm doing mental math on how many different decks Im going to end up with to get all the different combinations of faces and foil and the cost.

lol how young is your collecting habit? A very common pitfall everyone falls into at one point or another. Careful

Dangerously young, and with a large enough disposable income to buy on a whim.

I started wanting "a deck" from a given design/campaign, thats still not "every deck" but it is becoming "every cool and different deck". I dont care about a blue and red version of a deck if the faces are the same, but slap some gilding on it and Im in trouble.

I've not lost my mind (yet) Ive canceled a few campaigns this week to not get in too deep or feel like I have to get something from every campaign out there, in fact there was one that I just never backed because of how they packaged the deck I actually wanted, even though I thought their design was kind of cool.

[TheGentlemanWake]

Im targeting November 1st 1pm eastern. Only doubt is whether or not I let wyrmwood’s corrupted campaign interfere with that. Still unsure on their launch.

Do you guys think it will hurt BeetleBacks?

[Adamthinks]

Im targeting November 1st 1pm eastern. Only doubt is whether or not I let wyrmwood’s corrupted campaign interfere with that. Still unsure on their launch.

Do you guys think it will hurt BeetleBacks?

It wouldn't affect my choices. I'm in for Beetlebacks and have been really excited for Corrupted but am hesitant now because of the way Wyrmwood has been handling the last deck and especially the uncertainty of who they'll end up using as a printer. Changing printers after the campaign is a deal breaker for me. Having said that, I would be surprised if the funding totals weren't affected by both campaigns running at the same time.

[PiazzaDelivery]

Might affect the larger public, but I don't think it will much if anything to those like us that are more involved in the community. We're all well aware of the Wyrmwood situation and how unfortunate it is. If I have to choose between the two, BeetleBacks DEFINITELY gets my vote.

[Disenchanted_11]

Surprise them and launch tomorrow

Kidding aside, I'll be in for the Bettlebacks and might not be for Corrupted.

[Evilgamer]

It won’t affect me. But I can see it affect others. But unfortunately most of that is going to happen at this point whether there is an overlap or not. Any angst from one or both ww campaigns is going to carry over.

[TheGentlemanWake]

November 14th. 1pm est.

[TheGentlemanWake]

Some great pics by Chris Moyer

[TheGentlemanWake]

More

[TheGentlemanWake]

KS page is coming together.

[Disenchanted_11]

Which edition is the one with Gold/Black borders?

[kevork]

Which edition is the one with Gold/Black borders?

Looks to be the Prestige edition with a print run of 2500.

Omar, correct me if I'm wrong but is this how the default Prestige will look or this is how it will look only if the following is met?

500% funding goal: Upgrade to The Beetle Backs Prestige Limited Edition; will feature unique black and gold bordered faces.

[TheGentlemanWake]

Which edition is the one with Gold/Black borders?

The prestige edition (and legacy) is the gold/black deck. The FACES will have a gold border (that they share in common with the Dynastinae). If the stretch goal is met the black border is added to the faces (which will distinguish it further from the dynastinae).

[TheGentlemanWake]

Page preview is live. Still being worked on. LOTs of images and embellishments left to add (including section banners and sub banners). Please let me know how it looks to you and any feedback is appreciated.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/th ... n=49ff08c4

Also here's the launch notification page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/th ... ying-cards

[Evilgamer]

early draft issues:

some of the rewards look wrong, like the dynastinae edition has a normal limited and not that one.
The prestige also has a cobalt listed

Is the completionist text correct? it says 16 decks which seems to match the prototype tier (personally I would want 1 of each deck for "completionist" not multiples if that was the intent).

January 2025 is way far out and likely would scare people off, I assume thats a placeholder.

[TheGentlemanWake]

early draft issues:

some of the rewards look wrong, like the dynastinae edition has a normal limited and not that one.
The prestige also has a cobalt listed

Is the completionist text correct? it says 16 decks which seems to match the prototype tier (personally I would want 1 of each deck for "completionist" not multiples if that was the intent).

January 2025 is way far out and likely would scare people off, I assume thats a placeholder.

Hey! Thanks for catching a lot of these issues. I ported over a lot of text from previous campaigns so I need to adjust. The 16 decks is a reference to the brick box being included but I need to adjust the pricing i think.

And regarding Jan 2025, i'm taking into account that cartamundi won't be taking orders immediately. I put one year out for Successor and I hit it on the head. I'd rather overdeliver and surpass expectations than miss my deadline and be late.

[Evilgamer]

no problem, just say when you have something that is more final and I'll go through and not assume anything is a placeholder or what not this time.

[PiazzaDelivery]

Really appreciate the storytelling. Good job.

[TheGentlemanWake]

Really appreciate the storytelling. Good job.

Thank you! I always try to inject story into my projects!