I will have to start casting a lot of roles and work with the actor's schedules, so I can't give a release date. But I will send monthly updates to all backers, including progress bars. And once the first edit is done, I'll be able to share the release date!

Yes, much sooner. If you chose The Cook pledge level or higher, you'll literally get the show the day I finish mastering. After sending that digital package out to my backers, I'll start the process of planning and coordinating the release through REALM, which could take up to a couple of weeks.

You will be able to enjoy this story as a stand-alone. I do however recommend re-listening to fully understand both plot twists at the end of the show. If you haven't got the time or don't feel like listening again, at least re-listening the final episode.

No, you don't have to. Think of the first season as the sun of the DECA universe, and both puzzle box and Season 2 as planets in their own right.

The funding goal isn't the entire budget. Throughout the years I've sold spin-off stories, got donations through Patreon and made a little through advertising inserts. The percentages you see in the breakdown, should be applied on the total budget.

Yes, this is an official producer credit. You have actually invested in the creation of a show based on a pitch and a concept. So, you are a producer. If you want to use me as a reference for job applications or anything of that nature, feel free to forward my email and I will confirm you helped create this show. You're credit will also be added to IMDB, so I encourage you to create an IMDB profile if you haven't already.

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