Cthulhu Wars : Onslaught Two
A project in Rockwall, TX by Sandy Petersen000days
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Cthulhu Wars is the premiere horror strategy game with high quality miniatures and great competitive gameplay and tactics.
Backers: 4420
Average Pledge Per Backer: $230
Funded: $1,018,717 of $75,000
Dates: Oct 19th -> Nov 18th (30 days)
Project By: Sandy Petersen
Backers: 4420
Average Pledge Per Backer: $230
Funded: $1,018,717 of $75,000
Dates: Oct 19th -> Nov 18th (30 days)
Project By: Sandy Petersen
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Latest News
Still on the fence? 
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If you're reading this, you are probably already a cultist, like me. If you have friends who can't make up their minds, here is how to help them to the correct decision. Tell him (or her) to simply google "Cthulhu Wars Reviews". Then select 2-3... (Read More)
Ubbo-Sathla and a passel of new stretch goals!
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Ubbo-Sathla!First, let's take a look at the Great Old One controlled and exploited by the cynical and cruel Tcho-Tchos. Unlike the other cults, they are not servants of their Great Old One - it is the other way round! This is of course a work in... (Read More)
Last Day
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
How to help - Like our updates and posts on Facebook. Comment on our Facebook page yourself. Tweet it out. Article on Cthulhu StrategyCheck it out here http://gamerati.com/mythos-mayhem-ia-ia-cthulhu-fhtagn/ Seems to be part of a series, so you... (Read More)
It's the final countdown ...
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
One day more. Some backers have asked what they can do beyond what's being done. Well ... Remember to Like all our updates. Here and on facebook and elsewhere. Promulgate our Twitters if that's your thing. If you're an inhabitant of Reddit, please... (Read More)
Proto-Shoggoth revealed!
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a first peek at the proto-shoggoth. This is concept art only, and is still in progress, so it is not final. I really like it though. The "puddle" of stuff at its feet is, of course, the human skin & clothing which it has just shed,... (Read More)
Sandy Live on Reddit
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The AMA (ask me anything) with Sandy is live on reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3t1obw/sandy_petersen_designer_of_cthulhu_wars_doom_call/ Head on over and ask him any questions your cultist heart desires. Sandys Cultist (Read More)
Everyone loves Cthulhu Wars. Got your Library card?
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This is Zelda Petersen, my granddaughter, last night. Yes that's Cthulhu she's clutching in her hand. How can you deprive your loved ones of such obvious pleasure? Get Cthulhu Wars now! AMA Reddit thingyAs I keep repeating (forced to do so by the... (Read More)
What Should I Get?
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
First, a word from our sponsor Tell your friends! I Am Not Sure What to add to my Pledge. Can Sandy Help?Not everyone wants a Nameless Cults or Mysteries of the Worm pledge. Nor should they. If you are one of those who want enough Cthulhu Wars to... (Read More)
Tcho-Tchos - faction in flux
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
But first, that Reddit thing ... Beast put this image together. Thanks, pal! Let it be known. Tweet it, etc. Tcho-Tcho cultist Sandy's Design Corner: Balancing the Tcho-TchosFrom 1997 through 2009, I worked at Ensemble Studios, which produced large... (Read More)
How to Lose at Cthulhu Wars
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Sandy on RedditRemember the AMA Monday at 1 pm EST. Novice Mistakes to Avoid - don't DO these!Everyone starts as a novice. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Heck, in MY first game of Cthulhu Wars I was technically a novice (though an informed one).... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - Spotlight on Great Cthulhu
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Don't forget - Sandy's Reddit AMAMonday, November 16th, 1 pm EST. Spread the word. Starspawn - a larval Cthulhu Faction Analysis: Great Cthulhu Great Cthulhu is pretty much the game's poster child. Yet some people struggle with him. Many Cthulhu... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - Spotlight on Black Goat
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I saw just how amazing you were in responding to my request to Like our updates. Thanks so much! Now, a clarification. I did say that my goal was that I wouldn't post the next update till I had 50 Likes. The result last night was I had 50 Likes in... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - Spotlight on Sleeper
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Review of Cthulhu WarsGot another flattering review of Cthulhu Wars on the web. Check here for it: http://www.2d6.org/2015/11/cthulhu-wars-a-written-review/ As always, point it to your fence-sitting friends to help them make the right decision. The... (Read More)
Have a Jolly Friday 13th! Plus Design Corners & stuff.
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Friday 13th Stretch Goal!Well yesterday we released our stretch goal for Friday 13th. "Unfortunately" we grossly underestimated the degree of your enthusiasm and support, because our goal got blown out of the water long before Friday dawned. Well,... (Read More)
Cthulhu parle français
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, Pitpipo here, I apologize in advance but this KS update will be in french because it will address french speaking fans willing to play our game ! Bonjour à toutes et tous, Je reçois beaucoup de questions sur Cthulhu Wars et... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner: the Independent Great Old Ones, Part Two ... and more
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Great new video with news you can useWe have a video in which I explain the game design Stretch Goals! I talk about: the faction Great Old One archives the named High Priests the Colour Out of Space game variant (for use with colored Gates) the... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner: the Independent Great Old Ones, Part One
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
At this time, we have announced 18 independent Great Old Ones for Cthulhu Wars. They are: Abhoth, Atlach-Nacha, Azathoth, Bokrug, Byatis, Chaugnar Faugn, Cthugha, Daoloth, Eihort, Father Dagon, Ghatanothoa, Gla'aki, Gobogeg, Mother Hydra, Nyogtha,... (Read More)
Veteran's Day update
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
What Should I Get?Hundreds of our backers in this campaign are new to Cthulhu Wars. A natural question, after taking a Pnakotic Manuscript pledge is "what else should I get?" (I am assuming that one of the big bundles is out of the question.) Well... (Read More)
The Librarian revealed! And more!
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, let’s have a look at her! The Librarian - what a babe! She is nearly as tall as Cthulhu, though of course much of her height is that whiplike stinger organ. You can’t see it in this image, but she has a third leg in the back, making... (Read More)
One Thousand Percent! and a Design Corner
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached the magic funding of 1000% of our goal! Thank you everyone so much. We are so excited. Pledge Manager reduxI think I put the wrong link up for the pledge manager this morning. Click on this image to get the real one! Figure your... (Read More)
Informative and Fun update
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The Pledge CalculatorYou can check out your pledge at the following link, and see kind of how it works. This is a preview only, and the final version may have some improvements. ... (Read More)
Sandy’s Design Corner – the unique character high priests
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the stretch goals for this campaign was High Priests with personalities (this goal was reached long ago). This is how they work. I have created 8 unique character High Priests: Asenath Waite, Crawford Tillinghast, Ermengarde Stubbs, Herbert... (Read More)
Onslaught Two finds Romance
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of our backers have long-suffering spouses who are supporting our campaign. We want to honor them for their help. Therefore, here we have provided some special coupons for you to use to copy, print, and give to the special someone who is... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - Lovecraft ... is everywhere
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I get interviewed a lot, and one of the most common questions I am asked is "what is your favorite movie/game/book/etc." Of course this is a problem, because I don't have a favorite, not exactly. I have several favorites among each category -... (Read More)
Map Video & a Design Corner
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
New Video - let's talk about the maps!Hey all I've done a video with my still-hideous croaking Innsmouth voice (man I wish this bronchitis would go away). This time I try to explain what the personality and feel of the various maps is like. You can... (Read More)
More Free Stuff! That you actually want!
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you are aware that on our campaign, we are offering special upgrades to every backer - even those who back at the $1 level. We recently added some goodies to these upgrades, and I want to let you all know about them. Here is what you get for... (Read More)
Sandy’s Design Corner: My Philosophy
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
In the last years of his life, Roger Ebert famously said that games were not art (he focused on computer games, but it applies to all). He gave three reasons to back up his opinion: He had never played a game. You can win a game. Art must... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner: my rules; plus some shipping stuff
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Like us! Click here to help get this awesome goal! Sandy’s Design Corner: two of my personal rules1) No Piddling Distinctions: If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing Big. Plenty of folks sprinkle their games with marginal bonuses adding... (Read More)
Green Gate Unlocked and a video and a podcast and more!
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Watch Sandy CroakNo, I'm not dying. I just still have that untimely dang chest congestion (either that or it's the Innsmouth look starting up). Anyway I have a new video in which I explain the remaining critters from Onslaught 2. You can see the... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - Palettes
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Bright Inviting ColorsWe get different opinions about the jolly color scheme of Cthulhu Wars. The figures are nice primary colors (like plastic dinosaurs!) and the maps are far from gloomy. (At least the faction sheets and rulebooks are a little... (Read More)
Wow! The big shipping update and MORE!
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
But first, a word to the French! Vive la France!Amis francophones, grâce à votre soutien et l'acharnement de Pitpipo, nous avons trouvé le moyen de vous proposer les nouvelles extensions de cette campagne intégralement traduites en français et... (Read More)
Cthulhu-ween stretch goal!
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We've added a new special goal for Halloween because 'tis the season! It's a custom Tcho-Tcho die to use to measure Ubbo-Sathla's growth! (Read More)
Happy Halloween!
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
It's our favorite time of year! Today MY plan is to hand out peanuts to trick-or-treaters, play a game of Cthulhu Wars (possibly filmed for you guys to review later), watch scary movies, and eat our traditional Halloween meal of Texas chili &... (Read More)
Halloween is nearly here!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
So let's start off with a video of me (Sandy) talking about some of the new critters! Please pardon my horrible voice. I am still recovering from the World's Worst Cold. Either that or the Innsmouth change has finally come upon me, starting with my... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - Power Management
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The Cthulhu Wars factions are, obviously, extremely asymmetrical. But they have some features in common. All of them have some way of earning extra Elder Signs, and all of them have some kind of interesting Power bonus. Let’s talk about the... (Read More)
New cool stuff!
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, check out our new social media goal - just 1200 more Likes on our Facebook page, and we'll hit 3000 and everyone will be able to get the new Cthulhu archive spellbook & loyalty card! Click on the link below! Tell your friends. Next... (Read More)
New Poll and Sandy's Design Corner again
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
New Pollhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/whatdoyouwanttosee check it out. Tell us what YOU want from Petersen Games! Sandy's Design Corner: the Silence Tokens The Library of Celaeno instigates a new mechanism in Cthulhu Wars – the Silence tokens.... (Read More)
Sandy's Design Corner - what the heck are you getting for all this money?
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, I hope you all saw that we found a way to get cheap shipping to Europe. If you have a European friend who's been holding off based on the $100+ cost of shipping the core game, this is NO LONGER the case. Now it's nearly as cheap as to... (Read More)
Special Alert for European Backers! GOOD NEWS!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have now opened up a new pledge level – Euro Pnakotic Manuscripts. You asked for it and we found a way to get some copies to Europe to ship them to you! I am told it will cost $15-20 per game to ship anywhere in Europe. Sadly, if you are in... (Read More)
Cthulhu Wars: Onslaught 2 Kickstarter underway
October 27th - via: thaoworra.blogspot.com
Sandy Petersen's new Cthulhu Wars Kickstarter had an amazing start, funding in less than half an hour. (Read More)
It’s Cthulhu-Ween!
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
And Petersen Games is launching a contest. You can enter anything you like – a carved pumpkin, stories, costumes, etc. All you have to do is agree to let us show it on the Kickstarter and our social media. What’s the prize? Well .. it’s... (Read More)
Sandy’s Design Corner: the orphans
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
When I am designing a new monsters or a Great Old One, often we run through several ideas for what, exactly, its special ability or spellbook ought to be. Sometimes after a test we reject an ability because it slows down the game, or it is too... (Read More)
Petersen Games Comes Through!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, we have a new “stretch goal”, but it’s not on Kickstarter, it’s on our Facebook page. Here is the deal. If we get at least 1000 shares on Facebook, we are going to unlock a FREE die-cut faction card for the Tcho-Tchos, included... (Read More)
Sandy’s Design Corner: Opener of the Way’s Spellbook Requirements
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, I am now going to focus in a some design decisions, so you can all see how my brain works. The Opener of the Way, like every Cthulhu Wars faction, has six spellbook requirements. Let’s look at them in order: Eight Gate exist on the... (Read More)
Sandy’s Design Corner: The Independent Great Old Ones
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
In working on the Independent Great Old Ones, three factors were constantly warring within my brain. First, I wanted the entity to feel like the story or stories in which it featured – to have the personality of that Great Old One. Second, I wanted... (Read More)
Look at all the cool stuff and a Poll!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have a poll for you! Please consider answering our poll. It will help us make a better product and a better Kickstarter. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2nd_core_game Look at it! Onslaught Two is covering my living room floor right now. Here... (Read More)
What is a Terror?
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
n the normal game of Cthulhu Wars, we have three “ranks” of entities. We have Cultists, currently consisting of Acolytes, High Priests, and Brain Cylinders. These typically have Combat 0, can be Captured, and are Recruited rather than Summoned.... (Read More)
Petersen Games delivers
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Despite persistent bouts of illness among us (on opening week, too!) we are listening to your comments and taking heed. A lot of people have said they want the option to buy the 6-8 player maps individually. So we are breaking them out (I don’t... (Read More)
How does all this fit together? Also, the add-ons!
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Cthulhu Wars has a LOT of pieces. They all add variety and color to the game, but the sheer number can be daunting. Let’s talk about them. The Core Game This is what brought you here, we suspect. It is a complete game, with hundreds of hours of... (Read More)
Add-ons added and stretch goals stretched
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Sandy's Cultist Here, Sandy is taking a much needed rest after battling alien parasites attacking his body *. He is on the mend, but still needs lots of rest. I know he is excited to talk to everyone about several items and will be making an... (Read More)
Look at what we’ve done! (plus a surprise pop-up Sandy's Design Corner)
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys have blown through a mess of stretch goals, so fast we are scrambling to keep the page updated. I apologize for not being constantly available answering messages and making comments, but frankly I have been deathly ill over the weekend and... (Read More)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, we launched Onslaught Two on my wife’s birthday, and so this is my birthday gift to her, as well as I hope a lot of fun and horrific excitement for us all. I am so excited that we have funded this so amazingly quickly - just a few minutes!. ... (Read More)
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