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Grim Hollow: Lairs of Etharis Transformed
Ghostfire Gaming
CREATOR
17 minutes ago
Project Update: Post Campaign Schedule
Whatās next for Lairs of Etharis: Transformed? Get these dates in your calendars!
šHey everyone!
Now that the dust has settled on the campaign, weāre back with the full breakdown of what happens between now and the moment your new lairs land on your doorstep. Below youāll find the post-campaign schedule, an explanation of each stage, and a few things weād love for you to do to make sure your pledge is set up correctly.
āLate Pledges & Stretch Goals
First up, a note about late pledges and stretch goals. As you may have assumed, as the campaign has now closed no additional stretch goals can be unlocked. We need to lock down the scope of the content so we can keep production on track and deliver everything weāve promised on time.
Late pledges will remain open through our BackerKit page for a limited time, so if youāve got friends who missed out, point them our way before that window shuts. Weāll share the late pledge closing date in an upcoming update, as we get closer to printing.
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Post-Campaign Schedule
Below is the schedule of key dates weād love every backer to have on their radar between now and fulfilment. Weāll remind you about each milestone as we get closer, but itās worth dropping these in your calendar so nothing sneaks up on you.
Key Dates and Events:
Check your pledge: NOW! š¢
Pledge Manager Surveys: Sending starts Friday 5th June, 26 š”
All Current Pledge Manager Surveys: Sent out by Monday 8th June, 26 š”
Lock orders (continuous): Begins 17th July, 26 š“
Charge cards (continuous): Begins 10th Aug, 26 š“
Lock addresses: February, 2027 š“
Fulfilment begins: Shipping to start March, 2027 š“
āCheck Your Pledge: NOW!
This one is the easiest thing on your plate, and the most important. Please log in to your BackerKit account and confirm your pledge has gone through successfully. Only successful pledges can be fulfilled.
If something has gone sideways on the payment side, thatās usually between you and your bank, and unfortunately itās not something we can resolve directly. If you think we might be able to help, drop us a line at [email protected] and our team will take a look.
āļøPledge Manager Surveys From: Friday 5th June, 26
This is one of the most important dates on the schedule. From Friday of this week, weāll send out pledge manager surveys through BackerKit - starting with a smoke test to a subsection of backers to make sure everything works. All current pledges should receive their survey by Monday of next week.
This is where youāll:
This is where youāll:
ā¢ Confirm your pledge level and items
ā¢ Add any add-ons youād like to your order
ā¢ Enter your shipping address
ā¢ Pay your shipping costs
Shipping is not charged during the campaign itself, so the survey is where shipping is calculated and paid based on your region and items. Any extra money you pledged on the campaign above your tier will appear as credit inside BackerKit and can be put toward add-ons.
As mentioned, weāll send a smoke test to a small group of backers first so we can iron out any issues before everyone gets their survey. If youāre one of those early backers, your feedback helps us make the process smoother for the rest of the community.
āNew to BackerKit?
If this is your first BackerKit campaign, no worries. Hereās how it works:
When surveys go out, youāll receive an email from [email protected] with the subject line āResponse Needed: Get your reward from Lairs of Etharis: Transformed.ā The link inside takes you to your survey. From there, youāll workthrough the items in your pledge, add any extras youād like, then continue to the shipping payment section.
If you donāt yet have a BackerKit account, you can create one ahead of time. Just make sure you use the same email address you used to back the campaign so your pledge links up correctly.
šLock Addresses: February, 2027
A few months before fulfilment weāll lock shipping addresses. After this point, address changes are difficult and may incur additional shipping costs if a parcel needs to be redirected, so make sure your details are accurate well before the lock date.
A quick note on P.O. Boxes and Parcel Lockers: Our couriers cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or parcel lockers. If your address is one of these, your pledge will not be able to be delivered. Please enter a street address in BackerKit so your books actually arrive at your door.
šFulfilment: Shipping Begins March, 2027
The bit everyone is waiting for. Weāll do everything in our power to hit this date, but we want to be upfront that production and shipping sometimes throw unanticipated curveballs at us, and that can push timelines. If anything changes, weāll communicate it as early as we can through Kickstarter and BackerKit updates rather than going quiet on you.
When fulfilment starts, weāll break the schedule down by region (US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, NZ and Rest of World) so you know roughly when to expect your wave.
š¬Join Us on Discord
If you want to chat about all things Etharis with fellow backers and the team, our Ghostfire Gaming Discord is the place. We share early previews, behind-the-scenes peeks, and itās where the backer beta discussion will live too.
Join us here: https://discord.com/invite/DfxJfVHQZ3
š§Thatās the Plan
Thatās everything for now. The only thing you need to do today is double-check your pledge has gone through cleanly. Beyond that, sit tight, keep an eye on your inbox, and weāll be back with the next update when pledge manager surveys are about to land.
Thank you again for backing Lairs of Etharis: Transformed and for helping us grow the world of Etharis. We cannot wait to put these new lairs in your hands.
The Ghostfire Gaming Team š„
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Role-Playing Games
Castle Whiterock
Michael Curtis (Goodman Games)
CREATOR
29 days ago
Project Update: Thank You
Things are going to be a little quiet for awhile around these parts as we recover from Dungeon Con 2 and focus on getting the Castle Whiterock sets and their associated stretch goals and add-ons finalized. But we will keep you updated regularly with their progress.
I can, however, reveal that Joseph Goodman is talking with the printer about the possibility of including clear packets for the BAGS, which so many of you requested. If that proves feasible, it will make the BAGS completely customizable, allowing you to use whatever tables and charts you might need for your game system of choice. Weāll update you with more once we have an answer.
Until then, let me extend the thanks of the entire Goodman Games gang for making Castle Whiterock our third most successful crowdfunding campaign even and for your ongoing trust and fanaticism when it comes to making great gaming products for your home tables. We often say our fans are the best simply because you prove it again and again. Castle Whiterock was no exception.
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101 Dungeon Encounters (OSE, 5e, SD, DCC, B/X compatible)
Studio 9 Games
CREATOR
Invested in BackerKitās future during our Wefunder campaign
Backed 2 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
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about 2 months ago
Project Update: Unlocked! New Stretch Goals Added!
Like true warriors, you have overcome every achievementāleaving all obstacles crushed under your iron boots!
So, we added some new stretch goals. Here is the line up:
- The "Devious Door Randomizer" added to each book.
- The "Quick Start" dungeon added to each book.
- Dunn's Torch: an app we will develop (free to each backer) to track torches, lanterns and magic light at the table. Featuring an animated Dunn the Dwarf, so you feel safe and secure as you delve!
- The posters (early bird, reservation, and add-on editions) all oversized for added epic gameplay.
- The "Build a Boss" section added to each book. Craft your epic dungeon boss with this killer tool!
Check out more details below... (and don't forget, if Dunn the Dwarf survives all 4 rounds, the amount needed for ALL stretch goals is each decreased by 25%!)
Includes Backer-Exclusive Content
At this level, we will create a "Devious Door Randomizer" for the book. No two portals will look alike with this table of trapped, tricked out, and tremendous archways, gates, portals, hatches, secret doors, or portcullises!
Goal: $15,001 reached! ā We did it! This project reached this goal!
100%
Once we hit this goal, we will add the IOs, android, web app for all backers called "Dunn's Torch." This app is a variable timer for RPG game lighting (torch, lantern, magic lights)--a great device to keep the action going!
Goal: $21,090
/ $22,500
93%
We need $1,410 more to reach this goal.
Once we reach this amount, we will add a QUICK START dungeon table (to the book) to give you a trove of prompts to start a dungeon on the fly.
Goal: $18,750 reached! ā We did it! This project reached this goal!
100%
At this level, we will create a "Build a Boss" section for the book. Quickly generate dozens of nasty bosses with randomized motivations, origins, powers, and appearances.
Goal: $21,090
/ $26,250
80%
We need $5,160 more to reach this goal.
At this level, we will make ALL POSTER MAPS (early bird, reservation, and Add-0ns) oversized for your gaming pleasure!
Goal: $21,090
/ $24,375
86%
We need $3,285 more to reach this goal.
Once we hit this goal, we will add 3 new pieces of art to the book and 3 added encounter maps!
Goal: 18
/ 20
90%
We need 2 more to reach this goal.
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I noticed that a few people were questioning what all is part of the campaign. There is a Whiterock tab that shows all of them. Posting the link here for ease of reference: https://www.backerkit.com/c/collections/castle-whiterock/projects#nav
Studio 9 Games
CREATOR
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about 2 months ago
If YOU, the backers, can correctly guide DUNN THE DWARF through 4 rounds of our mini-dungeon, Dunn unlocks secret treasures for EVERY backer. Vote each week in the polls to guide him on. (He survived 4 rounds!)
Goal: 4 reached! ā We did it! This project reached this goal!
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PROJECT UPDATE
Role-Playing Games
Castle Whiterock: An Illustrated Journey (& the Shard Vault)
Studio 9 Games
CREATOR
Invested in BackerKitās future during our Wefunder campaign
Backed 2 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
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about 2 months ago
Project Update: New achievements! Because we locked these up!
Thank for helping us make this book even more amazing!
With your support we achieved EVERY stretch goal . . . by day 2! And this means backers now get these:
- The poster will now be extended to a larger size with extra art built into it.
- Premium printing including archival paper and premium cover lamination.
- The poster will now be double sided
- An extended section of the book with original maps and recollections by Harley Stroh
- The PDF adventure of the Shard Vault is now upgraded to a PRINT edition for everyone who is backing physical rewards and has the Shard Vault.
- Added art pieces in the book which means you get more full page art like this:
Includes Follower-Exclusive Content
Once we hit this goal, we will add 3 new pieces of art to the book and 1 added piece of art to the adventure!
Goal: $12,500 reached! ā We did it! This project reached this goal!
100%
Once we hit this goal, we will add 2 new pieces of art to the book and 1 added piece of art to the adventure!
Goal: $15,000 reached! ā We did it! This project reached this goal!
100%
Loke Battle Mats
CREATOR
2 months ago
We will create huge 30x40" maps using the top 5 themes you vote for!
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Explore Dungeons
CREATOR
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about 15 hours ago
Project Update: Surveys - Please Read
Hi everyone!
We're about 2/3 of the way through surveys, That means there is still a bunch outstanding.
Please complete your surveys. I can't ship your stuff (that you already paid for) until you complete your survey. Even you only backed at a digital level, I still need to know where to send your PDFs.
If there's a problem with your survey, please reach out via support and we'll take a look.
Thanks!
Chris
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1 day ago
Project Update: Sort of Back and Progress Updates
Hey folks, gonna keep it short because the simple summary isāthings are progressing!
Art sketches are coming in--it looks my by count like we've got about half of them in. After I provide some feedback (mostly "yes, please!"), Mac will begin work on inking the sketches! As that wraps up, Sean will add them to the layout.
Meanwhile, Sean is working on the Fifth Edition conversion of the adventure, currently playtesting!
As art and the 5e conversion are getting done, I'll be doing a walk-through of the copy to look for any missed typos, places that should be bolded or italicized, that sort of thing. Once that's done, we'll duplicate the book and swap DCC references and stats for 5e equivalents.
So things are moving along! I hope everybody's summer is kicking off well and I'll make sure to get some art previews in future updates as complete work comes in.
Art sketches are coming in--it looks my by count like we've got about half of them in. After I provide some feedback (mostly "yes, please!"), Mac will begin work on inking the sketches! As that wraps up, Sean will add them to the layout.
Meanwhile, Sean is working on the Fifth Edition conversion of the adventure, currently playtesting!
As art and the 5e conversion are getting done, I'll be doing a walk-through of the copy to look for any missed typos, places that should be bolded or italicized, that sort of thing. Once that's done, we'll duplicate the book and swap DCC references and stats for 5e equivalents.
So things are moving along! I hope everybody's summer is kicking off well and I'll make sure to get some art previews in future updates as complete work comes in.