We know everyone is excited to fill in their surveys and secure their trip the Astral Union. We're working hard to get the Pledge Manager up and running, because we're excited too.
We've been getting a few similar questions, so here's a quick FAQ:
When will the Pledge Manager be ready? We're aiming to get things ready and open by the end of May.
Will there be Pre-Orders / Late Pledges? Yes! Absolutely!
When will I get my rewards? Check the timeline on the campaign page, we're still on track to meet that schedule. Pre-existing digital rewards will be delivered as soon as the Pledge Manager locks (closes).
If you have any further questions, or want to join the Parable Games community, you can email us at contactparablegames.com or join our Discord: https://discord.gg/StcqgYjv7u
If you're going to be at London Comicon or the UK Games Expo this May, come say hello to the team!
From everyone at Parable Games, we just want to say a massive mech-sized thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign. We've been blown away by the enthusiasm and love this project has received, and cannot wait to fully bring this game to life for you all!
So now the campaign is finished, what happens next?
Next Steps - Pledge Manager and Surveys
Backerkit are processing the funds, and very soon the Pledge Manager will open for you to check, confirm, and add on to your pledges (the latter being an optional choice).
Be sure to fill in your survey as soon as possible, to avoid any disappointments further down the line.
We're already working hard on getting the books and all the other goodies from the campaign moving, and will be updating you all with the progress as on the project as we go.
Next Steps - Timelines
Please check the Timeline on the Ion Heart Multiplayer campaign page. It's still as accurate as we can currently be, and we'll update you here if anything changes!
Next Steps - Communication
From now on, the way we communicate with you will be a little different than during the campaign.
Once a month, we will send you an update here, on the campaign, along with an email notification. We'll do this whether there's been interesting progress, or not. As you might imagine, when making a game, there's a lot more boring bits than interesting ones, but we want to make sure you know we're still here and still going!
We don't want to overload you with emails, so it will just be that one update a month for this project - as regular to the day as possible, but at least one per calendar month. Please don't go straight to the comments with "It's been almost a month / 4 weeks since the last update and no new update!", because there will be one coming along that month.
Speaking of comments, we will be monitoring the comments and messaging through the campaign less now, as we focus on other aspects of game production and other project campaigns. The very best ways to get in touch with us directly are:
This is the best way to get in touch with us. Use this to speak to the team and other Parable Gamers like yourself! We can help with all sorts of quick and easy problems this way - and you get to meet lots of cool new people!
Use these for serious problems with your Backerkit Pledge or Parable Games product.
So if you have queries about our other games, other campaigns, payment issues, timelines, or anything else, please be sure to send them to the right place, at the right time.
Once again, thank you all for helping us make this game a reality. We can't wait to explore the Astral Union with you all!
As we roll into the last 2 days of the campaign, we just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported this project so far! It means the world to us, and to show our gratitude, we twant to offer you all a gift. Everyone who has already backed the campaign (and anyone else who does before it closes) will receive a Free Mech Miniature STL!
Check the free miniature out below:
You may recognise this design from one of the pieces of art from ION Heart Solo! This heavy gunner mech was a test sculpt initially, but we love it so much that we want to share it with you. The sword pictured in the render is included, but has been separated for easier 3d printing and is all pre-supported, ready to go!
In all the excitement of the launch, I've managed to put aside some time to quickly paint up this mech in the Ion Heart colour scheme! My hobby skills may not do the model full justice, but we are excited to see more neon pink and blue mechs hit the tabletop.
After looking at the Astral Citizen Pack in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the Astral Adventure Boxset! If you want an adventure experience like no other for Ion Heart, all neatly packaged up in one box, then this set is for you! Let's take a look at what you get inside:
6 Mech Miniatures
The stars of this boxset are the 6 Mech minatures, each one styled after one of the core 6 species you can play as in the game. These can be used as your player pieces, allies or even enemies, depending on what stories you are playing. We are incredibly excited to bring our first set of miniatures to life, and want to make sure you can too! That's why, alongside the physical minis, we have included free STL files for the Mechs so you can print even more!
We also want to give a shoutout to the fantastic team at War Scenery (who you can check out here) who made these fantastic sculpts. It's been amazing to see Ben's designs be formed into 3D, and we can't wait to see them on the tabletop.
For a closer look at the minis, we've rendered out some 3d turnarounds below for you to check out:
Apollonian Mech
Monau Mech
Kirvae Mech
Varziss Mech
Urvon Mech
Chiros Mech
Adventure Booklet
So what will exploring using these minatures? The box set includes a full adventure in a softcover booklet, filled with multiple encounters, mechs, items and rewards for your players. This easy-to-run story will have you set up and playing the game in no time at all, including preset characters for all your players if you want to jump straight in with no player prep.
Card Deck
To make the adventure even smoother to run, we've included cards for every element you'll find in the box set and its adventure. This includes:
New enemies
Weapons and items
Allies
Mech Cards for the included minatures
Token Sheet
Your Mech miniatures won't be alone on the map; we've also included a token sheet for all the enemies, hazards and objectives you'll find in the adventure booklet!
To be clear, as it is a question we've seen pop up a few times - the cards and tokens are unique to this box set and are not duplicated in the Card Packs or Map and Token Pack.
3 Days Left!
We have only 3 days left before the campaigns ends, so make sure to back before it closes!
After looking at the ION Heart Card Deck in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the Astral Citizen Pack! There’s so much to delve into here as it filled to the brim with all kinds of Ion Heart goodies that make you feel like a part of its world, so let’s get started:
The Nephilim Net Book
We wanted to provide a small book which feels like it is straight out of the world of Ion Heart and something your Pilots would feasibly have on them. With the Emergence War breaking out suddenly, this threat was truly alien to all, and Pilots needed a guide on this new and strange enemy. This is why the Nephelim Net is styled as a military service manual for tackling this now-defeated enemy.
Although the Nephelim have been defeated, their remnants still pose a threat. The book will include story seeds for adventures where you will go toe-to-toe with the Nephilim and fight to prevent them from regrouping. With a whole host of Nephelim stat blocks too, this book will provide everything you need to face the Aegeic Galaxy’s greatest foes.
Aegeic Flora and Fauna Handbook
Exploring the galaxy will take you and your friends to a whole host of different planets, each with its own unique ecology. This 24+ page softcover book acts as a guide to the wild and wondrous worlds of the Astral Union. This is designed to feel like a traveller's companion, filled with facts and points of interest, as well as advice on how to keep safe no matter where you go.
Filled with story inspirations for different ecologies, stat blocks for megafuana you may discover, and items for interacting with the environmental wonders of the galaxy, this book is your perfect guide to exploring the natural world.
Metal First Player Token: Medal of Service
Another echo of your Pilot’s past is the metal first player token, forged to represent a medal of service in the Astral Union military. When you’re holding it, will you fight to the last like in your past? Or will you choose a different path?
Postcard Set
A set of 5 art postcards showing off the world of Ion Heart. Perhaps send a postcard to a friend from your Pilot, and tell them all about your adventures.
Dice Bag
Gather up your dice and store them in this bright pink and blue bag so they never go astray!
Iron On Patch
The piece of art for this fabric patch has become a team favourite as well as the players! This cosy patch of Mech's around the campfire is ready to attach to jackets, backpacks and blankets with a simple iron-on adhesive.
Art Print
An exclusive A5 art print perfect as a piece of peaceful wall art. Have a favourite piece of art you’d like to see hung up so far? Drop a comment below and let us know which is your favourite so far, or something you’d like to see!
Sticker Sheet
If you’re like me, you love to cover your notebooks (of which I have too many) in as many custom stickers as possible. This A5 sticker sheet will let you do just that!
Ion Heart Pen
Never lose your RPG pen again with this brightly coloured Ion Heart Pen. Keep detailed pilot logs, mark up your character sheet, and take notes as you explore the galaxy.
Luxury Fabric Tote Bag
A bundle as big as this would be remiss if it didn’t have something to carry it all! This durable, soft fabric bag with a zippable top is perfect for carrying all your Ion Heart books as well as all the goodies you get in this pack!
