Forward Defense '85: Company Command in WW3

A project in Erie, PA by Ethan Redrup
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A solitaire tactical wargame with RPG elements leading a NATO company-size element in a hypothetical WW3 - PnP + Boxed Editions
Backers: 311
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47

Funded: $14,477 of $750
Dates: Apr 9th -> May 1st (22 days)
Project By: Ethan Redrup
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Latest News

Stretch Goal Update + Gameplay Overview Video

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We crossed $10,000 and unlocked map tile upgrades! Next up is $15,000 for new counter art for non-unit counters.  I've also made a new video showing a gameplay overview. This is a high-level overview but it shows in more detail how the game is... (Read More)

Prototype, Stretch Goals, and a Surprise Upgrade Just Because

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The first prototype has arrived! This is just a prototype, so we're still tweaking things to get it exactly right. Most notably, we've (since submitting materials for the prototype) done some redesign on the unit cards you see. We'll also be changing... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Updates, Prototype Photos, and Teasers for More Updates!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Today has brought some exciting developments for FD85! As we've passed the $6,000 stretch goal, we've unlocked a spiral bound rulebook! This is great as it will lay flat during play, making it easier to reference the rules.  And we also received... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Update!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
While we're well past the $4,000 mark, I can finally reveal that we've unlocked upgraded dice! I had initially planned on basic opaque D20 for the game, but we'll have upgraded dice in the release version. I'm hoping to share the exact ones we'll be... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Updates + Day 3 Progress

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're over $4,500 and well on our way! For the first stretch goal unlocked, I've already got an artist working on the new card backs. I'm excited to share those when they're ready! The second stretch goal, the updated rule book, is already lined up.... (Read More)

Thank you for a great first day! New interview + stretch goal updates

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your support! Truly a great first day for the campaign. We also had a new interview published with The Boardgames Chronicle today. Check it out!: Interview with Ethan Redrup, designer of Forward Defense ’85 – The Boardgames... (Read More)

What a start! Stretch goals unlocked!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We fully funded within an hour of launch - thank you to everyone who has backed so far! We've blown past the first two stretch goals and I am working on additional goals for the rest of the campaign. GOAL #1 - PREQUEL CAMPAIGNThis goal includes a... (Read More)

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