TACTICUM. Lead your soldiers.
A project in Birmingham, AL by Tony Ripley000days
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Welcome Centurion candidate, will you master the tactics of battle?
2 player, multi-scenario strategy game...in a travel tin!
Backers: 453
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24
Funded: $10,699 of $1,400
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 28th (30 days)
Project By: Tony Ripley
Backers: 453
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24
Funded: $10,699 of $1,400
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 28th (30 days)
Project By: Tony Ripley
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Last Updated: August 28 @ 23:02 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Want to add a game? US costs / outside US costs
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Know a friend who would enjoy Tacticum? There have been some requests for extra games for gifts etc. I can go ahead and give these prices for US BACKERS Only Add $17 to your pledge for a regular Edition Tacticum ($23 with Add-on R&B Legions)... (Read More)
FB Group is Live! / other news and Pics
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Tacticum Invictus! (undefeated) the facebook Group is now up and running go check it out and start sharing ideas. It will be a lot eacier to communicate that with the Kickstarter Messaging system. And pictures too, I'll keep updates there... (Read More)
FINAL DAY - Almost a full Cohort of Candidates! ($10,000 just Reached!)
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This is what we have done together, so far... Last Day! You have been amazing backers and have taken this project so far! Interesting meta-note. We are almost to an actual Cohort worth of backers. In the Legions, you start with the Legionnaire,... (Read More)
Countdown #4 : Bonus component #2
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Attention to orders: "Alright, alright. We've heard you gripping in the barracks at night about getting shipped off to the far flung reaches of the empire and no one knowing what you had to go through. And, even though she was probably dancing in... (Read More)
WHERE in the world is Tacticum?
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
"Listen-up Candidates! Dont think because your mom's uncle knows some scribe of a senator that you will be getting a plush assignment. Your training is hard because it needs to be! Will you need to lead your legionnaires against armies or... (Read More)
Countdown #3 : Alternate movement for Raiders and Rebels
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for everyone's kind words as we continue to delve into the Tacticum curriculum! (Hey, should that be a candidate for the FB Group name? Maybe just a side branch...) Revolt & Resupply Scenarios As you may remember, with each scenario... (Read More)
Countdown#2 : Bonus component #1 and Scenario Designing!
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Just to thank everyone for your support, and with an eye to the future of Tacticum, I wanted to include a couple more items in the game. You great backers are really helping us to lay a foundation of players. And I look forward to a day when we... (Read More)
Countdown #1 : Rules / Solo play update / Asterix?
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Ideas - FB Group naming - Last call / Campaign Notes
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
<> <> Welcome to our new candidates <> <> Help Name our FB Group In case you missed the update we are working to find a great name for a Tacticum Facebook group where we can share house rules, play sessions, custom scenarios... (Read More)
We did it! Final Stretch goal achieved!
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Forts and Solo Achieved Attention to Orders: "For achieving passing marks on your route camp set up, the Tacticum course will now include scenarios involving route camps, or forts, and border security. Personally, I would not have given you such... (Read More)
Tacticum: into the future with this community. I need your input.
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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You helped make this happen!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I got this great news today from Casual Gamer Revolution. All you wonderful backers from all over the world helped Tacticum be a “a top Kickstarter pick for August”! <> Hi Tony, We chose your project as one of our top... (Read More)
more playtesting...on the road
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Playing to find all the “edge cases”. Those weird piece alignments or situations where the rules are conflicted or needs refinement. And...we are just about to pass 300 backers! Outstanding! (Read More)
Solo scenario overview and design notes
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at CCLXXX backers right now. Can you believe how far we have all come? This has been so much fun. Alright, I know that many of you want some more detailed info on the solo scenario "Secure the Frontier". (side note: I am going to be on... (Read More)
You did it! Stretch Goal #3 Conquered. Solo Play Announcement!
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Attention to orders: "Due to your marks this week in training, or what I would call barely satisfactory, the Cadre have agreed you are prepared for the added training Scenarios dealing with terrain." With some great help from our new friends from the... (Read More)
Facebook connections, New KS users, and a new Legion named
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and getting in some good gaming. Will we be able to declare victory on the "High ground" goal by Monday morning? I want to cover 3 things today: Seeking introductions Backers new to Kickstarter the... (Read More)
How to play Video Added to page / Stretch goal 3
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright, thanks for the encouragement and notes. Video is now on the campaign page and has some soft (but aggressive!) soundtrack. "Take the High Ground" We just need approximately 30 more backers to reach this stretch goal! Hopefully the video... (Read More)
You get to be the first to see this video!
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I made a "how to play"/"play through" video Okay - having a little fun too by going with stop-motion. This way I can show several types of moves and play situations. The scenario presented is "Force on Force". There are 2 victory conditions; Get... (Read More)
Stretch Goals #3 and #4 added to the Campaign Page
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
"All candidates report to the parade field!" Attention to orders: You have done well and even though I told them you didn't deserve it yet, the Tribunes and the Prefect felt like you needed some incentives to write home about and encourage your mates... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #3 - And Beyond! More goals, videos, stories...
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update delayed - memory failure on my computer
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Stretch Goal #2 Achieved! More to come
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note to thank everyone for the great support so far. The training march has just started though and we will need to enlist more backers along the way for some great new stretch goals. Going forward, there will be some backer only... (Read More)
Century! Fall In! 100 backers achieved
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal #1 Achieved With 100 Tacticum backers in this Kickstarter campaign, all games will include the Gold and Silver commander pieces! Well done. Okay - your next training objective: Keep sharing so we can get to... Stretch Goal #2 -... (Read More)
What a Great First Day! So of course, a surprise!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Only 15 candidates shy of Stretch Goal #1 I am really thankful for the support, encouragement and the project sharing I have seen today. Thank you. And now for the promised Day 2 surprise! While the majority of testers and players at... (Read More)
Bam! Funded. Extra ration of wheat mush for all
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Way to go candidates! Funded in 14 hours. That is just sweet. Uh, I mean “outstanding work candidates”. Now on to getting us to a Century size group of candidates! Onward, Tony (Read More)
Good Morning! Almost funded and half way to our first stretch goal
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
This is so exciting! We haven't been going for even 12 hours yet and we got a late start at 8 pm last night, but I wake up to find that we are almost funded and half way to our first stretch goal? You make the Legion proud. If you are new to... (Read More)
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