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PROJECT UPDATE
Wharf Rat Games
CREATOR
4 days ago
Project Update: 🌲 NEW STRETCH GOAL: The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood!
Hi everyone,
We did it! Thanks to our 419 incredible backers, we have officially crossed the $30,000 threshold and currently sit at $31,164! This means the Upgraded Acrylic Dice are officially unlocked for every eligible pledge.
The momentum behind A Forlorn Hope is staggering. We can’t thank you enough for the support during last Thursday's live stream with Tawa and Rebecca—it was a privilege to share the "behind the scenes" of the art and graphic design with you all.
🎥 Live from Prezcon: Hermann Luttmann
The excitement continues this week! We have another live stream planned, and this time we’re going on location. Join us at Prezcon for a deep dive with the man himself, Hermann Luttmann.
- When: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:00 PM EST
- Where: Right here on our BackerKit page!
🔓 New $35,000 Goal: Belleau Wood Scenario
Now that the dice are secured, we are charging toward our next major milestone. If we reach $35,000, we will add a brand-new scenario to A Forlorn Hope, designed by Hermann Luttmann!
This scenario focuses on the iconic Battle of Belleau Wood. You’ll step into the boots of the U.S. Marines as they earn their legendary "Devil Dogs" nickname in one of the most fierce battles of the Great War. Hermann’s signature design style will bring a whole new layer of tactical tension to your tabletop.
We are less than $4,000 away from adding this new scenario to the project!
📢 The Final Organizer Push
Don't forget: we are still working toward our 150-share goal to unlock the Custom Molded Plastic Insert. We currently have 32 shares, which means we need 118 more to ensure every box is perfectly organized.
Let’s keep this momentum going and bring Belleau Wood to life!
Onward,
The Wharf Rats
PROJECT UPDATE
Wharf Rat Games
CREATOR
7 days ago
Project Update: 🎨 LIVE TONIGHT: Meet the Artists of A Forlorn Hope
Hi everyone,
We are currently sitting at $30,719 with 414 backers. Thank you everyone for your amazing support! As a a special treat, we want to invite you behind the scenes to see how the visual world of A Forlorn Hope came to life.
🎥 Live Stream: The Art & Design of No Man’s Land
Join Wes and Ryan tonight as they host a special live interview with the creative powerhouses behind the game’s look and feel:
- Tawa Abiwa (Artist)
- Rebecca Richardson (Graphic Artist)
They’ll be discussing their inspiration and showing off the work that makes this project so unique.
- WHEN: Tonight at 8:10 PM EST
- WHERE: Right here on our BackerKit page!
- LINK: Watch the Live Stream Here
See you then,
The Wharf Rats
PROJECT UPDATE
Wharf Rat Games
CREATOR
9 days ago
Project Update: ⚔️ Almost to the Dice! Plus: A New Challenge from the Team
Hi everyone,
We are moving at an incredible pace! We’ve already unlocked the Custom Meeple for the scoring track, and we are officially less than $900 away from unlocking the Upgraded Acrylic Dice at $30,000.
Once we hit that milestone, we will have unlocked every single funding goal we set out to achieve! But we aren’t stopping there.
A New Battlefield Beckons...
To keep the momentum going, we’ve been talking with designer Hermann Luttmann. If we blast through the $30k mark, we are prepared to add a brand-new scenario to A Forlorn Hope!
Hermann has proposed several iconic Great War battles, but we want YOU to choose which one he designs.
🗳️ The Vote: Which Scenario Should We Add?
Please cast your vote in the attached poll. Which of these historic clashes would you most like to see added to the game?
- Vimy Ridge: The tactical masterpiece of the Canadian Corps.
- Messines Ridge: Famous for the massive mine explosions that shook the earth.
- Meuse-Argonne: The largest and bloodiest operation of the AEF.
- Champagne: The grueling, high-stakes battles of the French front.
- Belleau Wood: The legendary stand of the U.S. Marines.
- Kaiserschlacht: The desperate final German "Spring Offensive" of 1918.
📢 Don't Forget the Social Goal!
We are also still tracking toward our 150 Shares goal to unlock the Custom Molded Insert. We only need a few more to ensure your box stays organized and high-quality!
Let’s get those dice unlocked and pick our next battle of the war!
Best,
The A Forlorn Hope Team
PROJECT UPDATE
Wharf Rat Games
CREATOR
13 days ago
Project Update: Let’s get organized! 📦
You asked for it, and we’re making it happen. We just added a massive new Social Stretch Goal:
The Custom Molded Insert! No more plastic baggie chaos—this insert is designed to keep every component perfectly in its place for faster setup and teardown. The best part? It doesn’t cost a dime. We just need to spread the word!
The Custom Molded Insert! No more plastic baggie chaos—this insert is designed to keep every component perfectly in its place for faster setup and teardown. The best part? It doesn’t cost a dime. We just need to spread the word!
The Mission: Reach 150 Shares on this post. Action: Hit that share button and let’s upgrade every single box together!
PROJECT UPDATE
Wharf Rat Games
CREATOR
15 days ago
Project Update: 🎖️ 48 HOURS LATER: The Front Line has Advanced!
What a whirlwind. In just 48 hours, you have turned A Forlorn Hope from a dream into a premium reality. Wes and I are honestly a bit breathless watching these goals fall one by one.
In just two days, we have already unlocked:
- ✅ Linen Cards & Black Core (The "Pro" Standard)
- ✅ Extra Large 1.25" Counters (Big and Bold)
- ✅ 3x Dual-Layered Battalion Boards (The Game-Changer)
- ✅ Custom Drawstring Bags (Tactics & Craters)
- ✅ Linen-Finish Box (Shelf-Ready Perfection)
- ⌛ Linen-Finish Board (Almost there!)
We’ve moved from a "Standard" edition to a "Deluxe" edition in the blink of an eye. Thank you.
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