Thanks for this weekender guys and glad to see Gav was correctly dressed this time!! However, where was Mings red gown and point eyebrows? 😀

The Batman games looks very pretty!!, would love to see how it is played and if the minis are as nice as the Batman that was pictured, I’m thinking they will not be, due to the cost, but hope they will still do the rest of the game justice.

Warren, I to would like to see a children’s game be developed, but I think that in todays business environment, businesses really focus in, on how much each unit is going to earn them and I don’t think a lot of little kids would be wanting one for christmas. I think a lot of gamers would buy them to indoctrinate them into their hobby, thus hobby time = family time and not plastic crack time. I think Lego have a couple of games out, that might fit the bill and from what I have heard, they appear to be good games. 🙂

http://www.lego.com/legogames/en-gb/Products/Details/3860.aspx

I have seen that my forum post made the list this week, by requesting Sam practicing with his balls and teaching us how to do it correctly. Please apply correct amount of pressure on him until he is adequately praised for his efforts.

Ref: Chess game. I really like the idea of this rule set and it sort of reminds me of Statego, in that different strength units can lose when they attack and the terrain etc. Perhaps some weapons, armour, items can also be bought in order to throw a bit of extra suspense in the mix? Even different play styles, I.e. Defensive players (due to items), like the British troops in the day.
I am not really sold on the miniature, if I am honest. Alessio touched on the idea that other chess sets I.e. Napoleonic sets, was difficult to see which piece is which. I don’t really agree with this statement as I have had nice chess sets in the past and had no problem with them at all. You can even buy Prince August fantasy mould making chess sets on Ebay should you wish. Link I located for a random Napoleonic chess set (http://www.chesshouse.com/v/news/2007/02/napoleon-theme-chess-set.html)

I don’t want to appear rude but, I would also think that a games developer of your stature does not really require Kickstarter, especially with all the contacts etc that you already have within the industry. Sure extra money is always nice, but I would like to see what KS money is out there, go to a smaller player that is a make or break for them, not that my opinion holds any weight on how others spend their money. Whilst NOT ethically immoral, I find it a bit of a weak excuse to pledge (only my opinion), knowing you already have heaps of support as a great developer of many games that have done EXTREMELY well. Do you really need a KS? REALLY? I am not having a go at you or anything Alessio (I wish I could put emotion into this post in order to indicate this, but I ain’t writing any poetry for another man!!!) I have said already that you are a great bloke and really likeable and I am looking forward to this game coming out as it sounds great, perhaps change the route though, to help the smaller folk. Hope it does well in whichever route you decide.

Increase the Peace

Mick