Mech Command RTS - A Real Time Strategy Board Game

A project in Orem, UT by Bad Crow Games
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Pilot mechs and support units through 3D cities at the same time. Complete 20 minute missions to upgrade your team over the campaign.
Backers: 1035
Average Pledge Per Backer: $143

Funded: $148,158 of $75,000
Dates: Jul 19th -> Aug 17th (29 days)
Project By: Bad Crow Games
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Latest News

Final 4 Hours - Going Forward

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, As we approach the final 4 hours of the campaign we wanted to update you on the next steps. It has been a very interesting campaign to say the least and we are excited to get this game into your hands!  As we begin prepping the... (Read More)

Last 24 Hours - AI Unleashed Rules, Final Stretch Goals, Limited Retail Plans

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Backers! As we head into the last 24 hours of this crazy campaign we would like to thank all those that stuck by us as well as greet the new backers that have come aboard!  Click Title for Cooperative Expansion Rules AI Unleashed... (Read More)

Final 5 Days - Final Mechs, Rules & Reviews

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Click for a larger version  The final designs for the core set with the new unlocked LOCUST model! These models are pre-approved by FROM to not have any potential IP overlap.    Text-Based Core Set Rules - PREVIEW    We had always planned to... (Read More)

Final Week - Production Schedule, Budgets, New Models & More

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Backers!   Here is our planned production schedule after the campaign. It includes buffers and extra time throughout most of the steps. Note that this calendar is accurate but contains some slight abstraction due to not specifying specific... (Read More)

GamePlay Video - Raw

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Backers,  Its been a week with some changes, but we are still here, and this game is happening! Included in this update is a very very raw gameplay video of a complete mission. The mission is Minefield in which teams attempt to be the... (Read More)

Business and Meeting Update

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings backers.  Below is some information from the business side of the Mech Command RTS project.    We had a very good meeting with FROM Software tonight. They are supportive of our decision to continue the Kickstarter as Mech Command RTS. We... (Read More)

Early $500k Unlock - BEHEMOTH A.I. Boss Model

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Face off against the BEHEMOTH as it towers over the city surrounded by a swarm of drones. This AI controlled mega-mech will be used in multiple missions and will be tasked with different objectives like destroying your team's base, defending AI... (Read More)

Statement on Name Change

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings backers. This is Aaron Gabrielson, President and owner of Bad Crow Games. I am announcing two big changes to the Kickstarter project tonight.     First, we have decided to change the name of the game to “Mech Command RTS”. Here is... (Read More)

Armored Core board game finds success on Kickstarter, then drops Armored Core name

August 1st - via: polygon.com
Armored Core board game will be called Mech Command RTS instead. (Read More)

Week 1 Complete - LCUST Sneak Peek / Training Video

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
 WEEKLY UPDATE: As we move into week 2 of the campaign we are zero-ing in on the first miniature unlock: The LCUST heavy reverse jointed model.  This chassis differentiates itself by having a high ammo load for a Reverse Jointed. Some weapons... (Read More)

Tabletop Crowdfunding Round-Up - July 24th - Bell of Lost Souls

July 24th - via: belloflostsouls.net
DreadBall, Armored Core, and more- Come check out this week's tabletop Kickstarter highlights! (Read More)

Day 3 - Weapon Set Sculpts Unlocked and Ordered

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
WEAPON SET 1 Unlocked and Ordered Late on the 2nd day backers unlocked the first Weapon Set at $175,000.  As these weapon sets unlock we will be immediately order the 3D sculpts which will take about a week. When they are finished we will update the... (Read More)

Day 2 - 1000 Backers Bonus Unlock

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
 In celebration of this milestone we have unlocked a simple but extra stretch reward: a 2D Verticle Structure Tile.  The 2D Structures add complexity and range to the mission maps by blocking large swaths of line of sight and movement.   (Read More)

Day 2 - Double Side Map, Elite Chassis, Multi-Colored Buildings

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Ravens & Mercs, We enjoyed watching all the support roll-in during the first 24 hours! (Approximately $140,000). You never know how a KickStarter is going to go in the beginning, and while WE love Armored Core, we weren't sure how many... (Read More)

From Announces Kickstarter for New Board Game, Armored Core RTS

July 20th - via: cgmagonline.com
Following the success of the Dark Souls board game, From Software announces the next installment of real-time action with the Armored Core RTS. (Read More)

Funded - Thank you Ravens!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Funded in four hours - excellent! Thank you for enlisting with us. We have a lot more planned that we are excited to reveal to you.  We would like to review our mission parameters at this time: 1. To deliver on time. We have arranged this campaign... (Read More)

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