A *THIRD* Diplomatic Stretch Goal, A Hero and another Special Pledge!
over 6 years ago – Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 06:21:11 PM

As we come to the final days of this campaign things have started getting interesting. We've made some changes to the main campaign page in an effort to further streamline all the information. Thank you backers, for all the input and guidance. Your participation has been invaluable.  

3rd Stretch Goal Unlocked

We have unlocked another Stretch goal and the Diplomatic corps have been added to the game. 

Lore Nanjing, the city that saw the birth of flight, is the trade capital of the world.  

It is therefore natural that all the merchant clans from regions all over have trade interests and representatives there. However, considering the business rivalry, the air is rife with distrust, corporate espionage and thinly-veiled threats.  

Out of these volatile conditions rose an organisation formed by individuals seeing a golden opportunity for profit. Gaikō promised fair and equal representation for the merchant clans- for a small fee. The organisation holds documents in trust and records the existing trade routes; also noting their ownership and worth. 

The members of Gaikō act as envoys for the clans, helming negotiations with trade rivals for access to resources and safe passage in travel. While these contracts are not set in stone, breaking a contract is no simple feat. In the face of a breach, the Gaikō will commandeer nearby ships, regardless of clan or faction and cease an equivalent value in holdings or ships from the malefactor. No one who wants a future in Nanjing would refuse to aid the Gaikō in their quest to settle accounts.

Their task is not without its share of risks, although it is widely known amongst the merchant clans that killing these envoys would come with dire consequences for the perpetrators. Anyone foolhardy enough to try would quickly find themselves adrift; a toothless lone wolf with neither a backing family nor trading opportunity. A merchant who finds himself in such a situation is as good as a dead man.  

In Game The Diplomatic Corp allows for negotiation of alliances and non-aggression pacts, along with the formation of trade contracts that allow access to a resource located on another player’s island. 

A Pact between two players is sealed when one player places their envoy on another player's island. (With their permission of course, which is often acquired through a threat or bribe). When a player calculates a trade route bonus, they may count an island (with the same resource) that has their envoy on it towards that bonus.       

Contracts are binding, and are only considered broken if and when a merchant shoots his ally. The erring party will then be taken to task and forced to pay 5 gold for each envoy exchanged. If they are unable to pay the penalty they must surrender a ship or an island to the aggrieved party as recompense. 

The Diplomatic Corp also adds a new victory condition to the game; Trade Empire. 

To declare a Trade Empire, a player must successfully complete two trade routes. Upon declaring a Trade Empire, they must survive two turns with at least one ship still intact. If the player accomplishes this, their claims will be confirmed and subsequently reinforced by their family’s fleets. If, however, they fail, then the game resumes with all agreements made by that player nullified (all affected envoys return to their respective players). 

Another Community Achievement

We have attained another Community Achievement. The Selkup Sjaman has been added to the game.

The Sjaman is a mystic cloud walker. With her attunement with the celestial canopy she can uncannily provide a concealing shroud for her ship at just the right moment. However her rituals demand a high price in the blood and tears from her crew mates.   

Dueller's Point Backs Avertigos

We have more fantastic news! Local FLGS, retailers and communities have been giving us a lot of Love. You may have noticed another big jump in the campaign today!

We are very pleased to inform you that Dueller's point has backed us! 

We had a great time demonstrating Avertigos at their Game store/cafe on Sunday and played some great games with their customers and patrons. We can heartily recommend their place for a great gaming experience. 

 

We are almost there people! We will be demonstrating the game at another community event this Friday. In these last few hours of the campaign we need your help to spread the word to like minded people.

Thank you for helping us bring this game to life. 

Love 

Sid

Meet the Masters
over 6 years ago – Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 08:38:19 PM

Comes a time to introduce the Masters properly.

Lore It all begins with ambition. It takes a love for height and flight. It takes savouring the rush you feel moments before you launch an attack on your enemies. It takes meticulous planning and endless strategizing.  

An Avertigo’s journey truly does begin with ambition- a dream that, with enough hard work, knowledge and devotion, he or she will rise to above his peers to lead the ships with assurance and to destroy the enemies with vengeance.  

But that dream only comes true for the cream of the crop, the best of the best and the finest Avertigos. They would have had to serve for years, using all that time to hone their skills and gain expertise in their respective fields. Only then do they become the Masters.

Dynasty Master Bosun  

Lore The Dynasty Master Bosun has spent years patching up ships and keeping them together, even under the most intense fire. This has gifted her with the ability to effect much more efficient repairs than her lesser skilled counterparts, coming up with methods that others couldn’t even possibly imagine.  

In line with the Dynasty ethos of making sure their ships are able to withstand as much punishment as possible should they need to go into combat, the Master Bosun has scoured the land for the best material and resources, creating the sturdiest workshop possible that she can work her amazing repair skills from.  

In Game The Dynasty Master Bosun is a more powerful version of the regular Dynasty Bosun, able to repair a ship for 5HP per AP spent, as opposed to the Bosun’s 3HP per AP. She also has 8HP and stores up to 4AP.

Master Rocketeer

Lore With a keen eye for even the most elusive target, the Master Rocketeer makes the most demanding barrages seem effortless. The Master Rocketeer’s skill are unmatched- a product of decades of training that was not designed for those weak at heart. They often suffer severe burns all over their body, from rocket plumes, despite their heavy protective gear. 

After all, it is only the boldest who can defiantly stare at the sun while launching fire into the skies. Able to shoot up to the highest of heights, the Master Rocketeer spells doom for his enemies; even if they choose to hide in the clouds, they will certainly be found.  

In Game The Master Rocketeer is a more powerful Rocketeer. He has four normal attacks and 2 aimed attacks. He also has a shooting range of 8-12 inch and is able to shoot level and up two heights. The Master Rocketeer has 6 HP and stores 2 AP.

Singasari Master Bosun

Lore Through years of flight, the Singasari Master Bosun has developed the ability to become attuned with any ship he’s crewing. This almost mystical bond with his ship allows him to finds ways to shore up weak spots, and relieve the stress on the frame as it takes damage.  

The Singasari Master Bosun’s workshop is an extension of the Singasari focus on flight and grace – strong and sturdy enough to keep together under the heaviest of fire, yet light enough for the ship to still be able to slip in and out of the clouds and still elaborate enough to be a spectacle to behold.  

In Game The Singasari Master Bosun is a veteran Bosun, able to repair a ship for 5HP per AP spent. He has 6HP and stores up to 4AP.

Master Keel Gunner

Lore The Master Keel Gunner introduces his opponents to a whole new world of warfare, one which they do not know how to crawl out of. Having developed a fondness for hiding in the clouds as a strategy, he used the time to perfect the art of lowering his cannons and shooting downwards, unleashing a rain of fire on his target without breaking a sweat. It is an irreplicable art that leaves his opponents both in fear and awe.  

With his unusual choice of tactics, the Master Keel Gunner quickly brings his enemies to heel, and their end.  

In Game The Master Keel Gunner is able to perform 4 normal attacks and 2 aimed attacks, with a field of fire covering 0-6 inch range, he is able to shoot at eye level and down two heights. He also has 6 HP and 2 AP.

Master Gunner

Lore A Master Gunner is a formidable foe to face. An expert of cannon warfare, her collection of weapons is outdone only by her aim, which grants her a greater field of attack. Years of flight and combat have honed her skills, ensuring her ability to unleash volley after devastating volley on her targets.  

With the Master Gunner onboard, one can be certain there will be destruction when her path is crossed.  

In Game The Master Gunner is an expert Gunner. The Master boasts of 4 regular attacks and 2 aimed attacks. The Master Gunner field of fire covers a 0-6 inch range, and shoots level as well as up and down one height. She also has more health than a Gunner at 6 HP, and stores 2 AP.

I hope you enjoy surprising your opponents with the might of the masters as much as we enjoyed creating them. 

I will be back later today with an update about Solo-play. Till then let's move the Community Achievements forward with more re-Tweeting and mentions for the @avertigos_game! Go Avertigos!

Warmest Regards

Sid

A very special Surprise for our Masterful Pioneers!
over 6 years ago – Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 10:45:58 AM

Greetings Avertigos,

We are grateful for all enthusiasm, discussion and outreach this community has done on the behalf of this campaign. That we have reached where we are, in our first campaign and despite the tumultuous month this has been for global affairs, is a testament to your love and support for us. We hold this dear and treasure it. 

To show our appreciation to you our first and most faithful backers we are going to give you all a very special gift.. 

All Six Kickstarter Exclusive Master Modules will be added to all the Early Bird sets. 

These Masters are Tournament playable and incredibly powerful.

This is our way of saying thank you for your continued support and patience.  

Creating More Awareness

We will continue to post more exciting content and updates.

As we come into the final week of our campaign; We are going to ask for this, our pioneer community to be even more active on our behalf. Please share word about this campaign with Facebook Groups such as: 

• Boardgamegeek Facebook Group
• The Board Game Group
• Kickstarter Board Games
• Wargamers Group
• Kickstarter Games
• Gamers Kickstarter Group

I've posted links to the Campaign in these groups. If you come across such a link please like and comment. This helps up stay prominent and attracts other members to interact with you and us. 

We have also created a Board Game Geek Page for Avertigos.  

Please go there and both rate the game. Start discussions or add-us to relevant Geeklists. 

Finally continue to Mention @avertigos_game on Twitter and retweet our tweets to get the message to more Twitter'ers.

Regards

Sid

A *SECOND* Deluxe Extended Goal, and a new Hero!
over 6 years ago – Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 10:00:15 PM

And we've unlocked our second Deluxe Extended Goal! *PHEW*  Joining the ranks of the Avertigos: 

The Battle Axe! 

Lore: Although it looks like one, the Battle Axe is not a melee weapon. It’s a massive engine that focuses the bayacovan generated by the ship’s movement that grants pilots an extra, unexpected move to catch unsuspecting enemies off-guard.

The Battle Axe gets its name from how it’s used to cut the enemy’s bayacovan, allowing ships with the Battle Axe to be able to take the damage from zouking better.

Only the most skilled of Avertigos ever master the many nuances of the Battle Axe, allowing them to constantly surprise their enemies and change the flow of battle at a crucial moment.

In-Game: The Battle Axe allows players to make an extra tactical manoeuvre for free once during their Action Cycle. Cards played this way cannot be replenished. It’s also the module with the highest HP, giving any ship that has it a massive health boost.

Community Achievements

Racing thorugh the latest goal, we've now attained our newest hero, the Waidan Fangshi

 A student of the Cantong Qi, the Waidan Fangshi uses his esoteric knowledge to be one of the deadliest people in the skies. An uncanny understanding of the nature of gunpowder allows him to shoot with almost preternatural accuracy - when the Qi is aligned.

We're attaining heroes faster than expected, almost as if our socials have acquired a Battle Axe (¬‿¬) so keep sharing and tweeting, and spread the word far and wide Avertigos!

Look at the campaign page to see all attained Heroes

Extended goal, Community Achievements, Review and More!
over 6 years ago – Sat, Sep 16, 2017 at 05:49:52 PM

We've unlocked our first Deluxe Extended Goal! Avertigos, say hello to:

The Master Bombardier! 

Lore: Rising to prominence after years of rigid training, the Master Bombardier evokes a mixture of fear and respect in other Avertigos. He plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of the crew and troops by evading attacks and eliminating enemy troops, one by one. 

This proves useful in the ship’s survival in long, drawn-out battles that seems to have no end. Armed with a razor-sharp sense for danger, the Master Bombardier is able to accurately predict the opponent’s firing patterns before they even have the time to properly formulate a plan. 

Having their every firing strategy thwarted by the Master Bombardier frustrates the opponents’ endlessly. With his superior skills, iron grit and fierce loyalty, the Master Bombardier navigates the skies with the authority of a leader and the ease of a king.

In-Game: With the Master Bombardier, a player can use 1 action point (AP) to remove 2 of the enemy’s troops from any island the ship flies over. They also get to use 1 or more AP to roll evasions against attacking dice; You may match your rolled dice against specific enemy dice to to reduce that much damage.

Community Achievements  

We have seen a massive upsurge of community campaign sharing, re-tweeting and mentions. We have shot past successive Community goals and attained not one but two new heroes. 

The first hero added to the game is the Kashan Drung

Combining the mystic Shamanism of her people with the rigorous training of the Dynastic Flight Academy at Nanjing creates and exemplary navigator. With her on the deck a ship can always be where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. 

The next hero we are adding to the game is the Long Naxi

A fire-lancer with seemingly magical powers, he mixes his skill with incendiaries with an intrinsic understanding of ships and winds. His beliefs wont allow him to use of his explosives directly on anything made of wood but that doesn't stop him from causing chaos in a battlefield. 

More Heroes coming up!

We have sky-rocketing through our goals!!! Amazing effort Avertigos. This really proves the adage of strength in numbers. 

Look at the campaign page to see all attained Heroes

Another awesome review!

The very talented, respected and well known folk from Lion City Geeks were at our studio on Friday to play the Strategy mode of the game. It was a long an intense session where they showed-off their distinct play-styles and gamer personalities. 

At the behest of a few of our backers, I have been reaching out to other creators to explore cross-promotion opportunities. I recently came across a project that I instantly liked and backed. They also were enthusiastic about Avertigos and prompt in giving us a shout out! 

So here's Snap Dice:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/5toclose/snapdice-magnetic-dice-rolling-tray

Rolling Dice Has Never Felt So Good!

Thank you for the patience, the faith and the support. We're gearing up to accelerate in these last few days. More exciting updates and announcements coming soon. 

Let's unlock more goals and game-play and together, let's make the most awesome game of 2017~2018 come alive!

Love 

Sid