jex thomas

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5 months ago

Project Update: Update 19: Pre-Order Store Now Open + Other Updates

Hey all!

We find ourselves in the waiting period between the campaign ending and Backerkit releasing the funds. Once that happens, we can move ahead with printing and sending out backer surveys. So be on the lookout for those in about two weeks or so.

Pre-Orders Now Available

I also wanted to let everyone know that I've flipped the "go" switch on the Pre-Order Store, so if there's anyone you know who was interested in the game but didn't (or wasn't able to) back during the campaign, feel free to share this link with them!

Backers: do not use the pre-order store to select add-ons that you missed during the campaign; you will be able to do this once the survey goes out.

Projects Worth Supporting

I also wanted to share a couple of links to other projects I'm excited about:

My friend Michael launched a really cool system-agnostic, Cy-Borg compatible module called The 55. It's based on a setting Michael's game Neon Black, my favorite cyberpunk TTRPG, and it's megablock-arcology-as-dungeon, with over 100 locations, hundreds of NPCs and factions, and a bunch of random tables. The zine also has just absolutely beautiful layout and graphic design. CHECK IT OUT!
My buddy Sam hosts one of the coolest TTRPG-related podcasts around. Dice Exploder is launching a crowdfunding campaign for their fourth season which is sure to be a great listen. Past seasons have included cohosts like John Harper, Meguey Baker, Mikey Hamm, and Jason Morningstar. Also, the show was recently nominated for an ENNIE! Follow along now!
Finally, I don't know the folks behind the Grimwild campaign, but it's a really cool fantasy heartbreaker that takes your favorite parts from D&D and puts them in a FitD-like framework. If I set up a heroic fantasy game any time soon, it's almost certainly going to be this one! They are currently in their final day of funding, so get while the going's good!

Timeline

Finally, a brief update on timeline:

Boone is currently hard at work indexing the book and has already completed his first pass.
As I mentioned above, Backerkit will be releasing funds in about two weeks. At that time, I'll place the order for the books and start working with our fulfilment partner on logistics.
Once funds are released, we'll do a "smoke screen" test of the backer survey and provided all goes to plan, we'll send out the backer survey at which time you can pick up any add-ons you might be interested in. Shipping will not be charged at this time.
At the same time, I'll start working with Sarah, Eli, and Richard to begin development on their stretch goals.
Once the index is done, I'll put the final touches on layout and send all the files to the printer.
I'm hesitant to even mention a date because I don't want to accidentally overpromise, but we are currently ahead of schedule and if everything goes according to plan, the books should be printed and shipped to the warehouse late August/early September, at which point cards will be charged for shipping and fulfillment will begin.
Stretch goals will be fulfilled as they are completed.

As always, should this timeline change, I promise to communicate any and all updates or delays as promptly and transparently as possible.

Thanks again for all your support and the awesome energy you bring to this project. This is kind of a dream come true for me, and I appreciate your part in making it happen!

jex

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