Hello, Dungeon Denizens 2 backers!
Here's the latest update as we progress through the final part of the proofing process. In previous updates we showed you a wide variety o...
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Goodman Games
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Friday Survey Deadline (+ Dragon Rider's Primer)
Hello everyone!
Reminder that this Friday, March 6 is the deadline to complete surveys. About 15% of surveys are still incomplete. If you haven't already done so, please com...
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Goodman Games
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Pledge manager live + MORE proof photos
Hello, Dungeon Denizens 2 backers!
The pledge manager is now live for all backers! Plus we have more proof photos!
Pledge Manager Is Live! Last Call for Campaign Exclusives!...
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Goodman Games
about 1 month ago
Pledge Manager Smoke Test + More Proof Photos
Hello everyone!
The pledge manager is imminent! Smoke test emails should be landing in some in-boxes right now!
But first, a quick reminder: Old-School Adventures & Pinbal...
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Goodman Games
about 2 months ago
Printer Proof Review! Backer-Only Video!
Hello, backers of Dungeon Denizens 2!
Exciting news. We have lots of printer proofs in the office and wow, these are some cool-looking books!!
There are so many books in th...
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Goodman Games
3 months ago
Happy new year + final cover images
Hello everyone!
First of all, happy new year. We have so many great books coming out in 2026. It's going to be a great year!
We're still in the midst of digital proofing wi...
Here's the latest update as we progress through the final part of the proofing process. In previous updates we showed you a wide variety of printer proofs. This update has the latest batch received since... well, since whenever we posted the last batch!
Most of these proofs are related to the DCC core rulebook and its iterations. The MCC rulebook is one of the last proofing items we are awaiting. More on that below.
This is the cover art to the DCC RPG core rulebook, William McAusland cover edition. Wow, it turned out great! Will even hand-painted the logo that you see here.
This is the custom-fitted slipcase, front side.
Same slipcase, back side.
This is the printed corrugated carton that the leatherbound edition will ship in.
The stickers that will be applied to the leatherbound edition.
Leatherbound foil + deboss, file of 1 of 3. This series of images shows alignment of deboss and foil on the leatherbound cover. This is where the foil will be printed....
Leatherbound foil + deboss, file of 2 of 3. ...and this is where the deboss will be applied....
Leatherbound foil + deboss, file of 3 of 3. ...yielding this final image showing how the deboss and foil will appear atop each other. If you're not used to looking at printer proofs this might not make any sense, but trust me, it's a good thing... this shows that the leather cover foil + deboss will come out correctly.
I think we mentioned that the leatherbound edition has an extra 16 page signature sewn in at the end. This is the start of that section.
Random page from that bonus gallery. Does anyone recognize these spine designs? Some of them date wayyyy back to 2012-2013 printings of the core book, and haven't been seen since.
As we are reprinting the core book, we are also adding another print run of the "regular blue edition." In almost all respects this is like prior printings, save one fun change. Note the 25th anniversary logo in silver, which will be applied on the 14th printing of the core rulebook "blue cover" edition!
So that's the latest round of proofs, everyone. Off the top of my head, we are currently awaiting only one significant remaining item, which is the fluorescent neon edition of the MCC RPG core rulebook. The printer sent a photo of their first proof run, but it wasn't bright enough. They're re-applying the neon ink for another proof sample soon. Once we have that approved, I believe it will be all proofs approved. We'll keep providing updates as we progress!
I just got my confirmation email from BackerKit about my funds being charged. I don't have any physical rewards. Can you give us an update on when the PDF's will be available? Thank you.
Reminder that this Friday, March 6 is the deadline to complete surveys. About 15% of surveys are still incomplete. If you haven't already done so, please complete your survey!
If you complete your survey on schedule, your items will deliver faster, especially for international backers!
Meanwhile, in other news...
Dragon Rider's Primer is live! This crunchy 5E sourcebook is suitable for both low-level and high-level campaigns. It elevates your adventure to new heights! Featuring 30+ flying mounts, 12 new subclasses, and new feats, spells, and options - for both characters and their adversaries. Check out the project for more info and see the stretch goals we've cleared!
The pledge manager is now live for all backers! Plus we have more proof photos!
Pledge Manager Is Live! Last Call for Campaign Exclusives!
Please provide us with your address and other details so we can prepare for shipping!
We're extending the special campaign pricing for pledge items and add-ons, so browse add-on options as well.
If you wanted the leatherbound DCC core rulebook, or exclusive foil editions of Dungeon Denizens 2, this is the time to get them! Also remember that the "floppy adventures" in this campaign include foil treatments for backers, which isn't on the retail edition.
Pledge Manager Deadline: March 6!
Please complete your pledge manager by Friday, March 6. This deadline is especially important for international backers. After this date, we will instruct the factory on how to split inbound deliveries.
International surveys completed by Friday March 6 will arrive months earlier to backers than those completed afterwards. This is because they will ship direct to your market from China, instead of stopping off in the USA first and then being forwarded. So, please please please finish those surveys on time!
More Proof Photos
We're actively going back and forth with the printer, so there's a steady stream of proofing. Here are a few more photos from the last week or so.
Proof copy of Dungeon Denizens 2 hardcover, 5E edition. You backers will get the version shown at right, with the bonus 16 pages. Retail edition is slightly different, shown at left, and doesn't have the 16 bonus pages.
25 years in business! The logo on hardcovers is treated with a reflective silver foil.
Proof copy of Dungeon Denizens 2 hardcover, DCC edition. As with the 5E edition, backers get the version shown at right, with the bonus 16 pages. Retail edition is slightly different, shown at left, and doesn't have the 16 bonus pages.
Case samples of the reptile-hide foil edition. These actually aren't quite right, as the deboss wasn't properly captured. We've approved the inks and materials, and are working with the printer to get the deboss correct.
Here is a series of photos related to the DCC core book, leatherbound edition. It is packaged inside a cardboard mailer for protection. That's what you see here. The final cardstock mailer will be printed with a bit of art and title.
When you open the mailer, you'll find the slipcase. This is just the dummy with no ink applied, showing construction and materials.
Inside the slipcase is, of course, the leatherbound core rulebook. This sample has the correct leather binding but isn't printed. The white square is a removable sticker that is applied atop the shrink wrap. There are three stickers on front, spine, back, saying things like, "Signed Edition," "Real Leather", etc.
These are the signature pages that will be tipped into the leatherbound edition (in addition to the 16 bonus pages not in the regular core book). This is the untrimmed version; final version will be trimmed to spec. This particular page was rejected due to a slight wrinkle in the paper (which you can see if you look very closely right below the phrase "including you"). We have to sign about 50% more than are actually used, because the printer is very picky about using the best possible copies. Ouch, just looking at this is making my hand cramp again...
