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Hi everyone,

Keep an eye on your email for a shipping notification. I was waiting on a couple things to arrive, so I'm ready to start shipping.  I still have one thing I'm waiting on but only a few of you are affected by that. 

I had initially expected to get this stuff out in January, but that was a little optimistic. I sincerely apologize for the delays. Some of them were my own fault. Lesson learned. There's a lot of moving parts and we're dealing with two different printers (although I won't be dealing with one of them after this).

Everything looks great though!

Be sure to check out the landing page for Vault of the Murderworm, our second book in the Heroic Adventure! series of modules for DCC RPG. We're working with Bob Brinkman again and Carlos Castilho on interior art. This one is a 0-level funnel and it's going to be a real blast.

Chat soon!

Chris

Hi everyone,

I'm super happy to announce that the proofs are in for the hardbacks and they look fantastic.

I mentioned the softcover books in my last update but didn't include a pic so I'll start there.

I'm extremely happy with how these turned out and the full order has been placed. Fulfillment begins as soon as they arrive.

Next up is the hardcover. We had a slight delay on these because the printer we planned on using had a MOQ (minimum order quantity) that we didn't hit so we had to change printers and reformat a few things, but the end result is good. I'm very happy with how they turned out.

Aside from just looking great, this hardcover deluxe edition contains a number of accessibility features like enlarged text, zoomed in map chunks per encounter, full 2-page map spreads, and more art. It's really quite nice.

And for those of you also waiting on KINLESS, all books have been ordered and shipping will commence as soon as they arrive. Next couple months are going to be busy busy.

Thanks everyone,

Chris

Hi everyone,

MORE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
Sorry for the delay. I had a heck of a time figuring out why some of you didn't get the digital download email, but I think I have it sorted out without spamming everyone with a second download link (for those who got the first one.)

Everyone should have gotten an email (either this time or last time, but not both) to download the Evil Never Dies standard PDF.

Additionally, if you backed a pledge level that include the Deluxe Hardback edition (or added it as an add-on) you should have gotten an email for that as well. Not everyone gets that email.

I'll be uploading the printable map images as well tonight. So expect an email for those.

PRINTING UPDATE
We went with a different printer for this project, and encountered some layout issues during the proof process (seems like every printer we deal with wants things a different way). We got all those issue sorted out and approved the digital proof. We did a small test run to make sure the physical books look as good as the digital proof, and I expect to see those late this week or early next. Once those are approved I'll hit the button for the full blown order.  Same for the Hardback editions.  The poster maps are already here and look great.

HEROIC ADVENTURE! #2 - VAULT OF THE MURDERWORM
Early work has begun on the next module in the Heroic Adventure! series: Vault of the Murderworm.

Bob Brinkman is returning as designer and Brett Hess will be handling cartography again. Carlos Castilho will be handling interior art for this book and Raven is returning for layout. Cover art by Billy Blue and alternate cover art by Waclaw Traier.

(I just noticed "Murderworm" should be 1 word not 2 in the title, but this is just an early mockup, so I'm going to let it slide for now.)

Once the signup page is live (soon) I'll let everyone know.

Thanks,

Chris

Hi everyone,

If you completed your survey (I still have 5 not completed) and your payment went through successfully (3 still unsuccessful), you should have received an email notifying you of a Digital Download for Heroic Adventure! #1 - Evil Never Dies.  This digital edition is essentially the same as the printed edition, except it contains both covers (Dan Smith and Brett Hess) and doesn't have a barcode on the back.

I still owe you pre-gen characters and the digital maps, which I will get uploaded asap.

If you don't get the notification email within 24 hours (for the END book) please let me know.

Have a great day.

Chris

Hi Everyone,

Canadian Customers
It took me an extra day (because my life is a circus and I'm the ringmaster) but the postal rates for Canada have been added and Canada is off the exclusion list, so you should be able to complete your surveys or make preorders.  If you experience problems, please let me know.

Btw, a few folks need to update their payment info (I think there were 15 of you, we're down to 6 now). We lost about $750 in declined cards (which is a lot more than I expected.)  In many cases it's likely just an expired card, but please take care of it asap.

Book Format Changes
One small additional announcement. Thanks to the bonus (stretch) content and the additional art, this book is a chonker. The standard (softcover) edition ended up being too big to use  asaddle-stitched (aka stapled) format, so rather than change the layout, we're upgrading it to Perfect Bound (so there will be a spine).  FOr a book of his size, I think it's a better option anyway, so I'm pretty happy about it.  I ordered physical proofs today, so I expect to receive those late next week.

Also, if you're getting hit with winter storms, be careful and stay warm. We're expecting snow here for the first time in a very long time, so of course everyone is losing their minds.

Talk to you soon,

Chris