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Project Update: 8. Nearly there! Soon to be on the boat (pics)
Wanted to give a quick update. While got started, manufacturing did get delayed due to Chinese New Year. It is now nearing completion and should soon be on it's way. I asked that they send along a few pictures for us to see how they look!
They turned out good!
They are wrapping up some of the final stages now and will share shipping timelines soon - and from there I will be able to estimate when they should be shipped out to you!
To prep for that I will soon be sending out a last call for shipping address changes by email, for anyone that has moved. Look for that in the next few weeks!
More soon,
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"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -Helen Keller
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Project Update: 7. Overcoming MORE Challenges - but now back and moving, with manufacturing underway 🛠️
I know my lack of response has left some wondering and has been frustrating.
We had some severe health concerns in my family that took rapt attention which has proven to be quite a hardship and challenge for me and my family.
Despite these many setbacks - things are getting more stable and we're coming through it now.
I wanted to pop in and give an update and some good news. In the past few weeks, I've been able to get things back on track and files have been submitted along with the deposit, to the new and more trusted manufacturer, and things are looking good.
I should soon know a firm timeline of what to expect to get the pins finalized and on their way once I get the report back from the manufacturer. There is an expected annual delay for the Chinese New Year - so they will be back in touch with me soon.
Also, as a side note, all backer surveys have been completed and tallied - so we are set there. I will be doing a last call for shipping address changes, if any, via that survey tool, in the weeks before I begin the shipping process. We are still probably around 4-6 weeks away in my current guesstimate, pending the time it takes to complete manufacturing and shipping - but it is at last moving.
Thanks again for your patience and confidence.
⚔️ Standing strong, undeterred by challenges, we rise.
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Any updates on the pins? I’ve gotten all my pins from the other campaigns except this one.
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Project Update: 6. A Tale of Trials and a New Alliance. + THE FINAL VOTE!
Wonderful to see you again adventurer!
As you might have guessed from our absence, my tribe has had its share of tribulations and unforeseen obstacles. One such challenge was that the first craftsman guild that we had hired was just not up to the challenge, thus we had a delay in production and delivery. -- Fear not, however, despite the troubles we have forged an alliance with a new guild and have already made progress with, with renewed vigor!
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Project Update: Here’s what to expect next
Thank you for supporting I'd Rather Be An NPC ~ which was 1 of 20 projects participating in Pintopia 2023.
Thanks to your support 100% of the projects were fully funded!
- Expect an email letting you know your payment has been charged. If there are any issues with your payment you will be notified of the next steps.
- In order to ship the pins there will be a later effort to collect some additional info, such as your pin selections and shipping information before we send rewards. In the coming weeks, you will receive a survey to collect that information.
- Since all Pintopia projects were 100% funded, you will be getting a FREE Pintopia 2023 pin from BackerKit. And if you backed 3+ pins you’ve earned some additional pins. Stay tuned for more information about how you will receive those pins.
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Project Update: 5. One more VOTE!! Let's equip the Retro PC Hangry Bread pin
[Please make your vote above!]
I hope your slumber left you well-rested. I will get right to the point. We are nearing the end of the quest, and as a vote was held for the Status: Hangry; Butcher Block edition talisman, we now need to help elect what the final item will be equipt for the Retro PC edition! You can see here the eight options! We have retained a few of the most popular items from the last vote, and surprisingly a few new items have even appeared! I am going to keep this one brief - so please go in and make your vote on which item this time around!
Spread the word and speak more in a few days, traveler.
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Project Update: 4. The Butcher Block vote is completed! Battle Axe Wins!
Hello Traveler!
This has been a great, successful quest thus far. We are down the final week, and then my clan and I must pack up and start off to our next destination. More than 130 brave travelers have completed the quest so far, and we have more than 257 talismans [enamel pins] claimed from the depths of the dungeon. There is still time for more heroes to complete the quest, so be sure to share with other of your companions also, if you are interested in being a true "certified" completionist, don't forget you can still gather all three talismans by going here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/chandler-copenhaver/id-rather-be-an-npc/pledge_levels#top
In other important news -- the Vote for the Status: Hangry, Butcher Block edition talisman's equipped item is now FINAL!
It was a close match, with the Shotgun and Broadsword + Hot Mug as runner-ups. Pretty great to see so many adventurers vote, and every item had at least one vote! The voices of the majority have decided, and Hangry Bread will wield a BATTLE AXE on the Butcher Block talisman! [results below]
Until then, join us at our camp and get some rest, adventurer.
REST
[While Resting...the merchant turns to you]
I am glad you joined us here by the fire. I have a story to tell you.
I've heard of another side-quest, deep in the mountain range beyond this valley where hordes of terrible monsters and even massive dragons live...only they seem to have been frozen in time, in capsules of ice-like material ~ some sort of mystical material, the Sage calls Accrilik or something like that.
This quest has attracted more than 1,300 brave adventures so far, and I highly recommend that you next head over to see the great Mystic Darryl, whose RPG Essentials quest needs your support!
Have a good rest, traveler.
[Please go and check out my good friend Darryl's campaign RPG ESSENTIALS: Acrylic Creature Tokens for TTRPGs! I'm suuper stoked to get my set ~ Click on either image and go check it out! ]
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Project Update: 3. The Vote continues! What item should Hangry Bread wield? (Butcher Block pin)
It's been more than a week since this journey began, and I am shocked and grateful for the small army of more than 100 adventurers who've completed their side quest! We are now past 350% of our goal! Thank you all again!
Alas, if only we had MORE adventurers to help us venture deep into the dungeon and extract even more talismans. Then will the land become free again from the great famine. If you would please [breaks the 4th wall] take this link here https://www.backerkit.com/c/chandler-copenhaver/id-rather-be-an-npc/Backer-shares-on-social and share it with your friends on social media, so we can attract other travelers who might also be interested in accepting our quest. Only 2 weeks remain, so please do not delay.
THE VOTE....continues
Well, as you can see here, in the campaign page's now updated "the Vote" chapter, the Sage has figured out a way to KEEP both of the talisman designs! However, in the process, it looks like you need to help re-equipt both of the Hangry Bread, with an item. This means there will be a new vote opening today for the Butcher Block and, later on, another vote for the Retro PC. The vote will be for the exact same 8 items each time -- we're just doing the vote on separate days so as not to get things mixed up.
[stops breaking the 4th wall]
Well, thank you again, brave adventurer!
Please go now and help us vote to decide what item will be on the final talisman. You can access the vote here, as well.
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We are happy to have you join us. As with most other side quests, ~ things are certainly more fun together.
When you arrive, drop a quick comment sharing something about you. Something like:
- Which land do you hail from?
- What is your preferred class? (like warrior, ranger, assassin... bard)
- What is your favorite video game?
Most importantly,
- What is the best ice cream?
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Project Update: 2. FULLY FUNDED ~ CELEBRATE!!
While the journey has only just begun, because of you all, we were able to hit our funding goal just over an hour into the campaign. As I am writing this, we are actually almost at 200% of the goal. Onward and upward!
Your pledge is greatly appreciated and looking forward to enjoying more shenanigans together as we proceed together for the next few weeks. To properly celebrate, the Sage and Merchant have pulled together a little dance party.
~ Cue the music!! ~
To deepen the immersion -- click the PLAY NOW button (the Youtube vid for the "Coffin Dance"/ song, is hyperlinked)