Update 8, The Final Stretch Goal and base character.
about 4 years ago
– Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 05:01:39 AM
Hello everyone, we hope you have had a great Easter holiday if you celebrate it, and if you don’t, we just hope you are all well and having a good time.
You have been unlocking stretch goals like crazy, but all good things must come to an end. After we complete the Demolition Frank goal we will unveil our final stretch unlock.
Expect more details coming soon, but while you wait, let’s have a look at our final character for the base game.
Billy Gemini character reveal:
His punk music was once a rebellious anti-establishment scream, that gave confidence to the downtrodden. Now, a few generic pop anthems later, the sold-out star has become one of elite scum that he used to hate. Discovering the Invaders has put him on a path that he hopes will restore some of his credibility.
The observant among you may recognize Billy from one of our billboard ads used in our demos. Billy has the unique story set around him being a blissfully unaware celebrity, and this means stealth is not one of Billy’s best assets. However, what he lacks in anonymity Billy makes up for with his ability to use his ‘Star Power’ and natural flair to talk his way through situations, rather than sneaking around. After all, he is one of the elite.
We have more to show in the coming week (including gameplay spotlights).
Thank you for all of your support as always, and remember:
CONFORM, CONSUME, BACK, SHARE, OBEY
Update 8: The next stretch goal and rule book changes.
about 4 years ago
– Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 07:30:02 AM
Hello again everyone, we hope you are all doing well. It seems you have done it again, you have now unlocked the Kick Ass bubblegum box for every copy of the game and all add-on sets.
Now is the time to unveil our next stretch goal…
Demolition Frank:
It really isn’t fair to let Battle Nada have all the fun. This is also another over-the-top, action-based character, featuring; new art, weapons, and story cards, that will add a new spin to a campaign for players who have completed the standard content.
Demolition Frank will have his own signature construction equipment, allowing him to take part in some heavy-duty destruction. This will be the perfect companion piece to the Battle Nada story content.
Rule book updates:
Link: https://iconiqstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/THEY_LIVE_RULEBOOK.pdf
OVERALL CHANGES:
The sizing on all flow charts has been increased to accommodate a full page.
New page numbering/contents amendments. The page count has increased from 24 to 30.
CORE MECHANICS:
The wording beside ‘HOFFMAN LENSES’ has been added for better clarity:
- Over the course of the game, you will have the opportunity to wear the glasses, revealing secrets on the board and allowing you to uncover the truth about other players.
Feel free to disclose your findings to the group, especially if you find an Invader in your midst.
However, as an Invader, you may wish to provide false information about your findings, using your lies to cast doubt on other players.
THE ACTION PHASE:
The wording under the ‘INSPECT’ action has been updated with the following for better clarity:
You do not need to keep the information you have seen a secret.
In fact, this may be useful in helping other resistance members move towards the right locations.
As an Invader player, you can also opt to provide incorrect information to the rest of the group.
THE RESPONSE PHASE:
Wording on the ‘BASIC ENEMY ENCOUNTER’ flow chart has been adjusted to the following:
- An enemy tile has moved onto your space or has already started the response phase on the same space as you.
Regarding the ‘PERSUADE’ option against enemy tiles. This section has now been updated for clarity with the following:
- By rolling to persuade a Human enemy tile, the player forfeits their chance to attack normally.
And
- If the player fails, then the enemy tile retaliates and deals damage to the player equal to their COMBAT value on the rear of the tile, then the encounter ends. Since the player didn't roll any combat dice, the enemy does not take any damage when using Persuade.
Within the section, ‘PLAYER VS PLAYER CONFRONTATION (PVP) CONTINUED’ the following has been added:
A player wearing the glasses is free to disclose what they saw to the rest of the group.
Highlighting an Invader to the rest of the group could help put a stop to them before they cause further sabotage.
However, this also leaves an opportunity for the Invader player to wear the glasses and cast doubt on a perfectly innocent player.
THE PROPAGANDA PHASE:
Amended the section regarding ‘RUNNING OUT OF BREAKING NEWS CARDS’.
This now says:
- Players now need to be aware that time is running out. The resistance leader must be at the CABLE 54 spot, ready to trigger the final assault as soon as possible.
A NOTE FROM MATT LEES (RULEBOOK AUTHOR):
I just wanted to say a huge thanks to the members of our community who highlighted some points, resulting in the updates above. We really value all of the feedback you’ve sent us. Feel free to send us more direct messages, as it is far easier to keep tabs on than the standard comments.
Naturally, we want our rulebook to be the very best it can be, and with your help, it is really shaping up to be something fantastic!
Thanks again for your continued support from all of Team Iconiq, and remember:
CONFORM, CONSUME, BACK, SHARE, OBEY
Update 7: Battle Nada Unlocked & Harry Hawkins
about 4 years ago
– Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 09:14:05 PM
Wow, you all did it, Battle Nada has been unlocked. Expect an amazing action-packed story, with crazy one-liners in every Kickstarter copy.
Kick Ass bubble gum box with every Kickstarter copy and every additional dice set:
Every pack of bubblegum deserves its own box. For our next stretch, we will upgrade every set of 6 dice by including its own box in the style of our fictional “Kick Ass Gum” (In every game and add-on sets).
Harry Hawkins Character reveal:
Everyone in LA knows of the politician Harry Hawkins. His practiced media-smile and empty promises have made him a household name. The recent election should have been easily in the bag, but out of nowhere comes someone new, with money to burn. He plans to use his influence to work out what is really going on, and find out who is pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Harry is a highly skilled people person, with the ability to use a ‘political spin’ to offset his transgressions, allowing other players to take the heat for his actions. This can be a great way to confuse the enemy and redirect their movement, or an incredible weapon to delay and incapacitate the resistance.
Harry is the number 7 of our 8 characters for the base game. Keep your eyes peeled for number 8 in a coming update.
Final thoughts and future updates:
We are currently awaiting delivery on a few items that will allow us to complete our gameplay video spotlights. As you all know, the world is a little upside down at the moment, but that is ok as we have some really cool things to share with you over the next 3 weeks.
Your support has been amazing (as always), and remember:
CONFORM, CONSUME, BACK, SHARE, OBEY
Update 6: Progress and character updates.
about 4 years ago
– Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 07:01:26 PM
Hello from the UK, again this community is really pushing things forward, and honestly, it never gets old telling you how awesome you all are.
The standees for each character have been unlocked, and we are now creeping up towards the awesome/action-packed Battle Nada stretch goal.
While all of this is in progress, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to spotlight some of the other characters that will be in the base game.
Meet Collette Holt:
Little is known about the soft-spoken thrift store owner and her ever-changing appearance. How has her little business has continued to thrive in this collapsing economy? Who is the blood-stained gentlemen that frequents her store ranting about Invaders, the government and the rich? All that can be certain is she seems to be listening to him, and she is ready to take action.
Collete’s skills are all focused around disguise and depositing resistance items. This can make her a valuable character for building your resistance stash while keeping a low profile, or a feared enemy, skilled in remote sabotage.
Keep your eyes out for all of the remaining characters being showcased over the coming days.
“Put the glasses on!” Sold Out.
All of the “Put the glasses on!” pledge levels have now sold out. However, don’t worry, you will still have a chance to get your name in the credits for every copy of the game with the "We can't be the only ones who can see" tier.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Stay safe and well, but remember:
CONFORM, CONSUME, BACK, SHARE, OBEY
Update 5: 1100 and counting, Battle Nada stretch goal announcement.
about 4 years ago
– Sun, Apr 05, 2020 at 03:42:47 PM
Good morning from the UK. Yet again we would like to thank all of you awesome people for your support. We are nearing the next stretch goal and thought it would be a great time to show you the next goal that will be available.
Battle Nada: Character, Story and Items.
Our intention with our standard Nada character was to remain very faithful to the movie, still action-packed, but also grounded in that world. However, when writing for Nada, we had so many crazy ideas (in the vein of over-the-top 80’s action movies) that were just too fun to leave on the cutting room floor, and that is how the concept for Battle Nada was born.
This character will be hugely combat-focused and have a new appearance that is less ‘drifter’ and more “super action star”, in a way that some of the posters and DVD covers advertised They Live.
We do not recommend playing this character on your first playthrough, however this will be the perfect character to drop into a game when you want to spice things up and fight everything in sight.
Let us know your thoughts on Battle Nada? What sort of crazy situations you would like to see him getting into?
We are also very pleased to announce that one of our backers purchased the “He who has the gold, makes the rules” tier. This means that every single person will also receive another character that will be developed based on that person after the campaign has been fulfilled.
Thank you again from Team Iconiq. Stay safe and well, but remember:
CONFORM, CONSUME, BACK, SHARE, OBEY
