# The Crowdfunding Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Boardgames\ **Created:** [28 April 2020 17:21 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626 "2020-04-28T17:21:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 115
**Author:** ![RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/rogerbw/32/3_2.png) [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 20:16 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2285 "2022-02-08T20:16:21Z")
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ibcgames/astro-knights](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ibcgames/astro-knights) I will probably end up demoing this at some future Essen, but I feel no great enthusiasm for owning it. Basic concept is “streamlined Aeon’s End, SF theme”. I don’t feel I need a streamlined Aeon’s End, and the theming is very much the fantastic anything-can-happen end of SF. ---
**Author:** ![yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/yashima/32/21481_2.png) [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 20:48 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2286 "2022-02-08T20:48:20Z")
I think I am getting the wooden components. I can build a better insert myself. ---
**Author:** ![VictorViper](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/victorviper/32/1293_2.png) [@VictorViper](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/VictorViper)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 21:08 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2287 "2022-02-08T21:08:04Z")
If I didn’t already have the DE I’d be looking at doing that too; I’d probably be annoyed at the size of the deluxe box if it wasn’t so darn nice. If you think the standard edition is a box full of air, consider this: the deluxe box is 30% larger just to give that air some structural integrity! ---
**Author:** ![GeeBizzle](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/geebizzle/32/20606_2.png) [@GeeBizzle](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/GeeBizzle)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 21:58 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2288 "2022-02-08T21:58:57Z")
Gotta give that air some room to breathe. ---
**Author:** ![Chewy77](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/chewy77/32/1035_2.png) [@Chewy77](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Chewy77)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 00:34 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2289 "2022-02-09T00:34:19Z")
I wouldn’t dream of it, I haven’t the skill nor the tools. But I am keeping an eye to see what the include in the campaign. If they only leave it at deluxe all-in, I will have to think about it… or save, which hopefully by the time the close the pledges, I might be there… ---
**Author:** ![Whistle\_Pig](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/whistle_pig/32/1052_2.png) [@Whistle\_Pig](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Whistle_Pig)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 06:24 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2290 "2022-02-09T06:24:06Z")
I’ll be keeping an eye out for that in my friendly local Kickstarter-backing game shop! ---
**Author:** ![lalunaverde](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/lalunaverde/32/28591_2.png) [@lalunaverde](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/lalunaverde)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 09:25 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2291 "2022-02-09T09:25:25Z")
![20220209_091558](https://discussion.tekeli.li/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fe01bc362dfe0d0fa0e34de698da833bcd24f65e.jpeg) Package from **Board Game Tables** finally arrived. My train games from **All Aboard Games** are stuck in customs in Germany so far. ---
**Author:** ![EnterTheWyvern](https://discussion.tekeli.li/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@EnterTheWyvern](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/EnterTheWyvern)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 09:50 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2292 "2022-02-09T09:50:11Z")
Is a train game funner than a factory game though? ---
**Author:** ![RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/rogerbw/32/3_2.png) [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 09:55 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2293 "2022-02-09T09:55:25Z")
Surely the ultimate would be a train factory game? ---
**Author:** ![lalunaverde](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/lalunaverde/32/28591_2.png) [@lalunaverde](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/lalunaverde)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 10:15 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2294 "2022-02-09T10:15:52Z")
Say no more… [Locomotive Werks](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3828/locomotive-werks) ---
**Author:** ![Phil](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/phil/32/1508_2.png) [@Phil](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Phil)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 10:17 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2295 "2022-02-09T10:17:37Z")
What about a train game factory? (What’s that? We have those already? Ok, as you were…) ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 11:31 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2296 "2022-02-09T11:31:01Z")
> [@lalunaverde](#): > > My train games from **All Aboard Games** are stuck in customs in Germany so far. Oh Noes, my All Aboard plans have been set back by the entirely predictable but never fails to surprise me as I forget when it is annual car service this month ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:40 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2297 "2022-02-10T20:40:08Z")
> **[RA by 25th Century Games](https://gamefound.com/projects/draft/psnrxee6vxfltigtv1l1stexan1)** > > The classic Reiner Knizia auction game RA returns in a brand new edition with updated components and beautiful artwork from Ian O'Toole. **Ra** preview is up. ---
**Author:** ![pillbox](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/pillbox/32/1031_2.png) [@pillbox](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/pillbox)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:45 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2298 "2022-02-10T20:45:14Z")
Might need that version… So pretty ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:45 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2299 "2022-02-10T20:45:36Z")
I’m in (cost dependent) ---
**Author:** ![yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/yashima/32/21481_2.png) [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:48 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2300 "2022-02-10T20:48:52Z")
I just sold Ra—in order to buy Ra. ---
**Author:** ![Captbnut](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/captbnut/32/21513_2.png) [@Captbnut](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Captbnut)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:51 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2301 "2022-02-10T20:51:17Z")
I’ll probably wait for retail, postage to the UK is going to be steep. This really doesn’t need to be crowd funded though, it will sell out at retail with no problems. Frustrating for smaller producers who need the funding model to get their projects to market. ---
**Author:** ![lalunaverde](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/lalunaverde/32/28591_2.png) [@lalunaverde](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/lalunaverde)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:53 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2302 "2022-02-10T20:53:47Z")
Hmmm… I’ll keep watching. I might keep my old **Ra** which have the nice Geekbits. ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 20:55 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2303 "2022-02-10T20:55:16Z")
I think with this there’s ~~three~~ FOUR great editions of Ra now. EDIT: Forgot DiceTree which seems will become the ‘official’ German version. ---
**Author:** ![bruitist](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/bruitist/32/31788_2.png) [@bruitist](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/bruitist)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 21:10 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626/2304 "2022-02-10T21:10:22Z")
> [@Captbnut](#): > > This really doesn’t need to be crowd funded though, it will sell out at retail with no problems. Frustrating for smaller producers who need the funding model to get their projects to market. I’d guess that big, well-funded campaigns are where Gamefound (et al) make most of their money, making it viable for them to exist as a platform at all. But yes, “money people are willing to pledge in advance” is definitely a small, finite pool, so there are likely games that will miss out because people picked Ra instead. [Previous page](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626.md?page=114) [Next page](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626.md?page=116)