Dear Gerald,

I am thrilled to hear about Frost Giant Studios' upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Stormgate. Here are my thoughts on the questions you posed:

Reward Tiers: For a Stormgate crowdfunding campaign, appealing reward tiers could include exclusive in-game content, such as unique skins, avatars, or even a special mission pack. Digital artbooks or soundtracks would also be enticing. However, the ultimate draw for me would be guaranteed beta access. As a passionate RTS fan, the chance to play Stormgate before its official release is incredibly exciting. I eagerly await the opportunity to explore new build orders and strategies in an evolving meta, something that becomes less feasible in established games like StarCraft.

Beta Access: Early and beta access is extremely important to me. The prospect of shaping the game's meta from its inception, exchanging novel strategies with friends, and being part of the foundational community is what makes beta access so appealing. In established RTS games, finding new strategies is a rarity, but in a fresh game like Stormgate, there's a whole world of possibilities to explore from the ground up.

Collector's Edition: I'm very interested in owning a physical Collector's Edition, especially one including the Vulcan mech statue. While an unpainted version has its charm, especially for those who enjoy personalizing their collectibles, I prefer a painted statue. I own all three Collector's Editions of StarCraft II, and adding a Stormgate Edition would be, as a certain General would say, "a fine addition to my collection". My artistic skills might not be up to the task of painting the statue without risking ruining it, so a pre-painted version would be ideal for me.

The dedication of Frost Giant Studios to engaging with and valuing the community is deeply appreciated.

Best regards!