But other projects I've supported were only even done if they reach the target, I didn't realise this one was going to happen regardless.. so it's not really a pledge but a purchase and maybe that's why it's a bit more expensive.

Ideally these campaign sites would let you choose your own combination of items with tick boxes, and then pay whatever the total came to, instead of "this whole package or nothing" which probably puts a lot of people off. Still, I'm happy enough with the standard book and glad I was able to contribute in the end. Huge congrats to David for reaching and exceeding his target!

Curiously, both indiegogo and kickstarter recommend that campaigns provide higher perks following the format "all of the previous perks plus X". They seem to feel that it results in higher contributions overall.

Pity there wasn't an option for just the special edition without the trimmings but in the end I couldn't help myself and went for it, for the extra money you're getting a nice package overall.

I would have loved the special edition too (and probably would have paid extra for it), but I wouldn't know what to do with the rest of the stuff it came with - there'd be no point in David producing lovely artwork that'd just end up sitting in a box I don't have room for. Ideally these campaign sites would let you choose your own combination of items with tick boxes, and then pay whatever the total came to, instead of "this whole package or nothing" which probably puts a lot of people off. Still, I'm happy enough with the standard book and glad I was able to contribute in the end. Huge congrats to David for reaching and exceeding his target!

David was toying with ways to make it more special, since he wants to reward those people who made big donations.

It also comes with an Aluminium Knightmare bookmark.

Did i read the paper back version was different to the hard cover version?

The hardback one is a numbered collector's edition with some extra bits concerning the Geek Week episode.

Did i read the paper back version was different to the hard cover version?

I haven't used Indiegogo before but i looks a bit like Kickstarter which i have used, is there a real difference between them, or pretty much the same thing?

I'm getting married on 8th Feb

Many congrats!

It looks like David's campaign has been gifted with a late surge just as Knightmare Live's was. "Only a short way to go." I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who has contributed. For so many people, being a 'fan' comprises expecting something for nothing and complaining about its flaws without a second thought. Anyone who has put money towards the campaign has achieved something more, and not just for themselves. Your generosity does you, David Rowe and Knightmare credit.

I'm getting married on 8th Feb

All the best to you and your fiancée. Have you decided what you'll do if the best man's speech resorts to a quip about "love Ballards"? Best have Anthony on standby with a JOKE spell.

I'd be surprised if a full set of colour inks, plus paper, would be less than the £20-£25 extra cost for the printed version and the quality would be terrible.

But that's part of the problem. Printing is very expensive.

Printing the ebook would be even better but like you say, piracy issues come into play.

I shall play the waiting game in the meantime!

I suspect the normal edition might be available as a printed book and it will definitely be available as an ebook.

I know David was toying with allowing people to print the ebook themselves. However I think that depends on resolving piracy issues.

My suspicion is that the prices will be higher after the campaign. Usually that's the actual "perk" for donating rather than being a buyer after the event

Not ideal for a donations website.

Weird.

I've made a total of 15 payments via indiegogo to various things. Always via paypal.

Never had a single problem

It kept saying "Your payment can't be completed because one of the receivers can't accept payments at this time". No idea what that's about.

I've had to pass this up as I just haven't got much work on at the moment, I hope I can buy the book at a later date maybe?

£75 is indeed a silly amount of money, the most I've paid for a book was £50 and that had over 400 pages of art work in in, weights an absolute tone.. lol, extremely high quality product, so even the £40 KM book seems a bit costly.

Although I have been wanting something like this for years,

By all means, if you can find a site that enables David to print the book, post it, cover other costs, and make some profit, all for a lower cost than £40 then let's hear about it.

I'm sure David would appreciate the opportunity to sell the books more cheaply.

And once again, it's not £75 for a book.

£75 is indeed a silly amount of money, the most I've paid for a book was £50 and that had over 400 pages of art work in in, weights an absolute tone.. lol, extremely high quality product, so even the £40 KM book seems a bit costly.

Although I have been wanting something like this for years,

p.s I've been on facebook for years and have never experience any privacy issues, spam or anything for the sort. They've got my address, email and phone numbers and I've never had a scrap of trouble. I find it a useful tool of communication.

I've made a total of 15 payments via indiegogo to various things. Always via paypal.

Never had a single problem

Not far to go now. The full amount is nearly raised!

BTW best wishes for your wedding HobGoblin!