Just as you 'lock in' those who are fans of the IP, you risk 'lock out' of those who aren't. I think that's one of the double-edged swords of an IP.

> Besides that, the proportions which look fitting to the art style in the game, just seem 'off' for miniatures. Also, dig around their KS game updates to see how many outstanding games (eg. Oops, but I'm sure this sorta things happen, not that you want to be caught in it. IIRC, The background behind the dispute was that the designer had a contract with Sans Detour (y'know, the guys working hard to make sure they're spending Confrontation backer money on themselves) and Mythic bought Sans Detour, including the designer's contact with them. KDM's about the only that comes to mind, and boardgamers are still not interested in assembling mini's or paying $25 for one.

The usual caveat, of course, is that some Dakkanauts somehow expect or want a boardgame to have GW / metal / resin quality miniatures and, no, Mythic, CMON, etc. Quality of miniatures is great and they've settled their payment issues with the designer of their Joan of Arc KS game, so I'd give 'em a go *if* I were interested in the property.

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