Alexander vs Persia: Battleground Historical Warfare

A project in Brookline, MA by Chad Ellis
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Recreate Alexander's invasions of the Persian Empire using the Battleground Fantasy Warfare system.
Backers: 191
Average Pledge Per Backer: $74

Funded: $14,103 of $3,000
Dates: May 20th -> Jun 20th (31 days)
Project By: Chad Ellis
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Latest News

Final hours

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We're down to the last couple of hours in the campaign.  Thank you to everyone who pledged, blogged, tweeted, or otherwise supported our first Kickstarter project.  We reached our funding target in the first couple of days and now we're in shooting... (Read More)

Sixth Stretch Goal Unlocked!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Conquest of Persia complete, Alexander eyes the subcontinent of India.  Foot Companion level ($25) or higher level supporters will receive the following promotional unit cards: 3 Sarissophoroi unit cards depicting Alexander. 3 Agema unit cards... (Read More)

Hawks!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Several of you have asked for ways to get the Men of Hawkshold so I'm glad to say that after digging through some boxes of convention "leftovers" I've found eight copies of Hawk Starters.  That means that up to eight people can add the Men of... (Read More)

Fifth Stretch Goal Unlocked!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Alexander invaded Afghanistan before it was cool...  Foot Companion ($25) or higher level supporters will receive the following promotional unit cards: 2 additional Foot Companion units printed on a single double-sized card. 3 Agema unit cards... (Read More)

Fourth Stretch Goal . . . and More!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Not long after this Kickstarter launched, we had some of the designers for Alexander vs Persia attend Kublacon and we sent them with a small express run of promotional Foot Companion units, printed on a single card.  These proved so popular that we... (Read More)

EU friendly shipping

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Once upon a time, my wife and I lived in Munich.  While there, we were sent a gift that included some books that we hadn't brought with us but that my folks had picked up. Anyway, my parents had listed the value of the books on the customs form and... (Read More)

Third Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The climactic battle between Alexander and Darius begins. Celebrating his victory using unconventional tactics, our third stretch goal is all about Alexander.  Foot Companion level ($25) or higher level supporters will receive the following... (Read More)

100 backers (and the bookmarks!)

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
While we don't have 100 backers as an official stretch goal, it's an exciting milestone nonetheless. It also seemed like a good time to show you the rulers/bookmarks that backers at the Peltast level and above will be getting in the mail.  Yes,... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
While Darius regroups in Persian, Alexander marches down the coast of Phoenicia.   Foot Companion level ($25) or higher level supporters will receive the following promotional unit cards: 3 Foot Companion unit cards depicting Nikanor. 3 Hypaspistes... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Alexander meets Darius on the field for the first time...  Foot Companion level ($25) or higher level supporters will receive the following promotional unit cards: 3 Companion Cavalry unit cards depicting Alexander. 3 Thessalian Cavalry unit cards... (Read More)

Project Funded!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Alexander has his first victory! Accomplishing our goal so quickly means that we hit our Early Success reward.  Everyone at the $45 or higher level has added to their reward the following: Hypaspist, Chronicler, and Historian level backers will... (Read More)

Almost there!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Alexander has crossed the Hellespont!  We're $250 away from funding!  A big thank you to all our supporters!  A little bit more and we reach our Early Success goal, which adds free items to Foot Companion level and above.  So tell your friends!... (Read More)

And We're Off...

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Four hours in and we're already one-third of the way there!    We've updated the Alexander's Conquest map to show our progress.  Thanks to all our supporters!  (Read More)

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