Production Update #4: Digital Package & Binder Box
about 3 years ago – Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 12:01:27 PM

First of all, there are still a handful of stragglers that haven't completed their surveys. If you are one of these folks, please do so at your earliest convenience. I need this to send you any rewards.

Digital Package

Will be uploaded to DriveThruRPG and distributed in about two weeks.

Here's a preview showing guidance on how to use the Character Inventory Sheet:

Binder Box

I received a sample of the Binder Box from the manufacturer. It looks pretty darn good. I was impressed with how sturdy it is. However, there were a couple changes I asked them to make:

1.    The rivet locations lined up awkwardly with the artwork, so we worked out a different size mechanism that would result in more aesthetically pleasing rivet locations.

2.    The surface finish I had originally selected (matte) looked fantastic...at first. Unfortunately, it is easily scratched and the dark color shows scratches clearly. I want these boxes to survive quite a bit of use, so I changed the surface finish to gloss with a linen texture. This costs a bit more, but I think it'll be worth it.

The manufacturer is in the process of sending me a revised sample.

The picture below shows both of these issues. The green dots indicate the new rivet locations. If you look closely on the lower right quadrant of the image, you can see some scratches on the surface.

And here are a couple pictures I took in my living room while playing around with the sample...

Until next time,

Gareth

Production Update #3: Surveys & Character Inventory Sheets
about 3 years ago – Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 10:24:33 AM

Hey Everyone!

Surveys have been sent out. Please complete it as soon as you get a chance.

If you don't see it in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder. If you can't find it anywhere, shoot me a message.

Character Inventory Sheets

...are finalized! 

There are two versions: form fill and non-form fill. Here are a couple examples...

There are total of 15 different versions with grayscale character images, plus a blank one you can put your own image in. 

Note: When you insert an image into a form fill field, it will automatically scale it down to fit the entire image into the box. You cannot manipulate it. For best results, your image's width to height ratio should be the same as the box. This is an annoying but unavoidable problem with Adobe. The only way around it is to have the paid version of Adobe Acrobat and just edit the pdf yourself to insert anything and manipulate it however you want it.

Here's an example of what I'm talking about in the "Character Portrait" box:

That's all for now. Cheers!

Gareth

Production Update #2: Surveys and Guidebook Layout
about 3 years ago – Sat, Mar 20, 2021 at 11:26:27 PM

Just a couple quick updates.

Surveys

I'm working on finalizing the survey from Backerkit so you can make add-on selections and pay for shipping. I should have them sent out within a week from now.

Guidebook Layout Revision

As I mentioned in the campaign, the layout was not final. For one thing, I had been using the Pythos page backgrounds as a placeholder. Now that I have the final page background art, behold... 

Cheers!

Gareth

Production Update #1 - Additional Artwork
about 3 years ago – Mon, Mar 08, 2021 at 01:18:28 PM

Kickstarter hasn't finished collecting funds and sending them my way yet, but that hasn't stopped me from getting a start on finalizing artwork and layouts.

Additional Artwork

After taking another look at the project's finances, I've decided to invest a little more in unique item illustrations. This is basically the same as having unlocked one of the stretch goals. Here are a few examples...

Binder-Box Layout

I'm just about ready to order a prototype/physical proof for the Inventory Binder Box. Here's what the wrap-around cover looks like, with green lines showing the fold and bleed areas.

Take note of the branding on the front cover (left side). I am not much a fan of superfluous branding, especially when it distracts from the design. So I wanted to make this one subtle. I think the dark "branded-leather" look makes a nice impression (subtle pun intended).

Cheers,

Gareth

Funded! With just a few minutes to spare!
about 3 years ago – Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 12:03:42 AM

Thanks to each and every one of you for a successful funding campaign. I have said this before, but this is as much your achievement as mine.

In particular, I would like to give a shout out to Geek Tank Games for putting us over the edge. As well as Robert Gordon for the largest pledge.

What Comes Next?

Give Kickstarter a few days to collect the funds. While that is happening, I will A) Get some sleep and B) start finalizing the designs.

Soon after the funds are fully collected, a survey will be sent out to collect your pledge information, address, etc. I will be using BackerKit to coordinate all of this and collect shipping fees.

More details to come. You will see updates from me every one or two weeks.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner.

Congratulations and Thank You!

Cheers!

Gareth