It's been a while, but I'm back with a key update - all art is in, and I'm getting final print proofs! There's been a big gap since my last update, which is due to a few factors I do want to explain for clarity:
I moved city, then moved again
I changed jobs to one that's a lot more high-stress and involved
I was feeling a bit of project-related burnout, especially with the relative complexity of running the pledge manager for the first time; as such, I wanted to make sure I didn't overdo it so Vralkast can be delivered on time.
Thank you for bearing with me on this - with hindsight, attempting to get the smoke test ready under these circumstances was very silly indeed. BUT, during this period, I've been working closely with Michael Fiore and the wonderful Rebecca Gray on NPC art and design, and have ordered initial print proofs to check for any flaws (elements too close to the margins or too dark when printed, text errors, etc). As a result, the book is now complete, with the sole exception of Backer names to add in that I'll obtain during the upcoming survey.
I've also been working on writing and formulating the Sea of Sorrow Field Guide. The base layout is complete, and most of the text is in - I'm just deliberating if/how I'm going to get some cool 'field sketches' commissioned for some of the entries.
Overall Status
Vralkast (Core Book) - Final Print Proofing Siren Song Adventure (5e/PF2) - Complete Sea of Sorrow Field Guide - In Layout Stretch Goal Adventure- In Writing
Surveys
Soon I'll be sending out the initial 'Smoke Test' surveys, ACTUALLY this time, where a small proportion of backers will receive their survey as a test to ensure everything's working correctly. Once this is done, I'll be sending out all surveys to collect postage addresses, names for inclusion in the book as thanks, and let people confirm their add-ons and the like. Shipping prices will not be confirmed at this stage, but as close as possible to actual shipping to ensure accurate pricing.
This will also allow me to share the various completed digital files when ready.
