Pledge Manager Opens Tomorrow!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, May 13, 2025 at 05:58:12 PM
Hello backers!
Tomorrow I will be sending pledge manager invites to those who did not use the Pledge Over Time (pay in payments) feature. I will also send an email to everyone who did use Pledge Over Time to let them know they can expect their invite around June 23rd. I figured that would be helpful since many backers won't be certain whether or not they used Pledge Over Time.
As I mentioned in the last update, I wanted to evaluate Kickstarter's new pledge manager to explore whether it would be a better experience for backers as compared to BackerKit. After researching the details I concluded that BackerKit would be better for this project. While I like the concept of keeping the whole process within the same system, currently the BackerKit platform is more advanced, has a longer track record, and I have had good experiences with their team helping me set everything up. Additionally, I am familiar with BackerKit since I have used it for multiple previous projects.
It would help me out if you could go finalize your order in the pledge manager as soon as you have a chance. I need to start manufacturing as soon as possible, but first I need to know what to make 😆.
Thank you as always for your support!
Happy gaming - David
Pledge Manager Update
over 1 year ago
– Thu, May 08, 2025 at 12:12:53 PM
Hello backers!
Today Kickstarter released their own pledge manager system. I had been setting up this project to use the BackerKit pledge manager, but now I am considering both options to determine what would provide you with the best experience.
I anticipated sending out invitations to the pledge manager today, but I need some extra time to evaluate which system will be best. I will send an update next week to let you know which pledge manager I will use. Thank you for your patience!
Happy gaming,
David
Pledge Manager Timing
over 1 year ago
– Sat, May 03, 2025 at 02:19:35 PM
Hello backers!
I'm writing with a quick update about the timing of the pledge manager, which is where you will enter your color selections, shipping address, etc. The timing is different depending on whether you used the Pledge Over Time feature to split your pledge into payments.
For backers who did not use the Pledge Over Time feature: You will be receiving your invitation to the pledge manager next week on Thursday May 8th.
For backers who did use the Pledge Over Time feature: You will be receiving your invitation to the pledge manager on June 23rd. This is after the payment collection period is complete and ensures that all of your payments have time to be credited to your account in the pledge manager.
Thank you all again for your support that has made this project possible!
Happy gaming,
David
A Successful Finish!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 05:17:08 PM
Hello backers,
I am excited to announce that the project has ended successfully with over 2,600 backers! Thank you so much for supporting my project and making these dice possible. It means a great deal to me.
In other big news, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Kickstarter staff has chosen to designate the project as a "Project We Love"! I have been hoping for that honor every time I launched a project and now it has finally happened thanks to your help. 🙂
Here's what comes next:
In about a week I will be sending your invites to the pledge manager. That is where you will make all your color selections, input your shipping address, pay for shipping/tax, and add any additional dice you may want. All the prices in the pledge manager will be the same discounted prices as when you pledged. Also, you will be able to order some of the dice from my previous projects at a discount if you are interested.
Thank you again and happy gaming,
David
P.S. You might be interested in this project I am backing - it's the newest offering from the folks at Hit Point Press:
Humblewood: Beyond the Canopy
Return to the world of Everden, where animals are the heroes! It’s time to venture beyond the canopy of Humblewood with this 250+ page book, packed with primal magic, adorable art, and a thrilling quest to save the continent of Wesden from an undead artificer trying to bring about a new Ice Age.
- 6 New Races & 2 New Subraces
- 3 New Subclasses & 1 New Class
- Setting Guide to 5 Fascinating Regions
- Standalone Adventure for Levels 5 to 8
- 40+ Monsters & NPCs
- 5E 2014 & 2024 Compatible
Learn more here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/humblewood-2?ref=35ohlu
Over 2,100 Backers!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 05:01:29 PM
Hello backers,
There are now more than 2,100 of you backing the project as we go into the final week. Thank you so much for your support!
After the project ends I will continue to take late pledges, but the prices for late backers (those who pledge after the campaign ends) will be higher. If you see those higher prices on the project page after the Kickstarter ends don't worry, they don't apply to you.
All of you locked in the best prices which are 35% - 40% discounted off MSRP.
A week or two after the project ends you will get an invite to the pledge manager. That is where you will specify your colors and you will be able to add more dice to your order if you want. All the prices in the pledge manager will be those same discounted prices you locked in by pledging before the campaign ended.
Thank you again. Your support is what allows me to pursue my passion and turn my ideas into something real that players all over the world can enjoy. 🙂
Happy gaming,
David
P.S. Here's a project I love:
There's a project I'm backing that I thought you might be curious about called Scepter of the Lightbringer. It is a 700+ page D&D 5e campaign, live now on Kickstarter, blending urban investigation with sandbox exploration. As a supernatural heatwave sparks chaos across the city of Drayl, players are drawn into a deadly struggle between a vampire-led underworld and the fanatical cultists of a fallen theocracy.
The massive world features three richly developed cities, hundreds of NPCs, encounters, and locations, plus new urban-themed dungeons, monsters, items, poisons, tools, subclasses, feats, and spells. It’s fully written, edited, and ready for quick fulfillment—including VTT support for Roll20 and FoundryVTT, free downloads, and an Elderbrain Soundscapes app.
Higher tiers include the chance to become an NPC in the adventure, which was shaped by the input of over 3,000 community members.
