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I got a lot done on Backerkit this weekend, including some really sweet mock-ups of the adventures.
I also got great info on shipping and VAT, which let me figure out, I think, most of the details. I tested it a few times, and I'm pretty sure I got it right.
It is very complicated, though, so I'm going to presume that the smoke test, which I'll send out soon, will reveal some problems to be corrected.
Even so, if that works out, we'll go live later this week. The closing date for locking orders will not change; the total time will just be closer to 3 weeks than two.
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I sent out a LOT of updates over the last few days. But this one is the best.
Thank you. We broke all my records that really matter this campaign: most backers (608 vs 600), most funding ($40,108!).
The trajectory of the campaign is something I'll mull over and study a lot once I get my ducks in a row on producing five books, five token sheets, and a card deck all at once.
The relatively boring pledge curve, up to the campaign re-orientation, was a forceful lesson in what the TFT fans want in their product mix, at least (a) for Kickstarters, and (b) for Kickstarters being run simultaneously with a hugely successful OTHER Kickstarter from SJG!
In any case: Here's the key bits of the schedule I'll be trying to hit for you guys:
The addition of the card decks and fifth adventure really pushed my schedule to the far side of "October," and I'll see where, if anywhere, I can accelerate to have more slack. But I need to give the artists time to do their thing properly, and David needs time to write Vampire Hunter Belladonna. Life may happen...but I'll try and keep it tight, and you know you'll be kept well informed.
Thanks again...I'll stop filling your in-boxes for a bit.
This is it. The last day. The sprint and dash. The Final Countdown.
But it's not over yet, and the last day is often one of the best days.
At this point, the very best thing that you, as backers, can do for the campaign that you already haven't done by pledging is to post about the campaign, and share the link.
The 48-hour announcement is a good one to share. So is the Daily Illuminator, though that requires two clicks.
We're funded. We've hit stretch goals. And, as I realized yesterday, there's a very significant discount on the ALL THE DIGITAL THINGS and BRING ME THE THINGS. ALL OF THEM levels.
The 'sold separately' price of the digital "sweeper" pledge is over $65. The same calculation for the all the things physical pledge is about $200.
Just a bit of a side note, but related.
I received my advance copy/test proof for my 8-page booklet "Fantastic Dungeon Grappling" for the Dungeon Fantasy RPG, Powered by GURPS. It's my first chance to handle my own works printed by Livonia in Latvia.
It's gorgeous. The color is super-vivid, the paper luxurious. These are the same printers who will print the five adventures being produced here, so I can tell you you're going to be very happy with them. In particular, I can't wait to see how the Vampire Hunter Belladonna cover turns out. It is going to POP.
With that . . . I've got a 5-year-old girl whose birthday party is today, so I'll catch you guys after she's proerly sugar-soaked and satiated. We've got a unicorn pinata to destroy, and she needs to choose her weapons.
I'm voting longsword.