Here in the Forest, summer has arrived in full force. The days are warm, the leaves barely move in the still air, and our little Guardians have been spending some time bathing in the woodland springs to recover their strength before setting out on new journeys.
Speaking of villages... these past weeks I've been refining the rules for creating and managing your own Village.. To help bring it to life, Marga Biazzi (BlackBanshee)has created this beautiful new illustration, which I couldn't wait to share with you!
As I mentioned in the previous update, I've also resumed discussions with the shipping partner who will handle fulfillment. Together we've decided to wait until September before finalizing shipping rates, as the current global situation is still evolving and we'd like to have the clearest possible picture before opening the Pledge Manager.
The good news is that, at the moment, I've been told that shipping costs remain unchanged compared to the previous campaign. If this is confirmed in September, they should once again be reasonable for everyone. As soon as I receive the final confirmation, I'll set everything up in the Pledge Manager so each of you can complete your survey and shipping details.
For now, that's all from the Forest!
I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer and finding time to rest, explore, and maybe even play a few adventures of your own!
Have a wonderful holiday, Adventurers. See you soon beneath the trees,
Master Badger.
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[ITA]
Ciao Avventurieri,
Come state?
Qui al Villaggio, nel cuore della Foresta, l'estate si fa sentire eccome. Le giornate sono calde, le foglie si muovono appena e i nostri piccoli Guardiani si stanno concedendo un bel bagno nelle sorgenti del bosco per recuperare le energie prima di ripartire per nuove avventure.
A proposito di Villaggio... in queste settimane sto rifinendo tutta la parte dedicata alla sua creazione e gestione. Per aiutarlo a prendere vita, Marga Biazzi (BlackBanshee) ha realizzato questa splendida nuova illustrazione che non vedevo l'ora di mostrarvi!
Come vi avevo anticipato nel precedente aggiornamento, ho ripreso anche i contatti con lo spedizioniere che si occuperà della distribuzione del progetto. Insieme abbiamo deciso di attendere settembre prima di definire definitivamente i costi di spedizione, così da avere un quadro più chiaro della situazione internazionale.
La buona notizia è che, al momento, mi è stato confermato che i prezzi risultano invariati rispetto alla precedente campagna. Se questa situazione verrà confermata anche a settembre, dovrebbero quindi rimanere nuovamente favorevoli per tutti. Non appena avrò la conferma definitiva procederò a configurare il Pledge Manager, così che ognuno di voi possa completare la survey e tutti i dati necessari alla spedizione.
Per il momento è tutto.
Vi auguro di trascorrere delle splendide vacanze, di trovare un po' di meritato riposo e magari anche il tempo per vivere qualche nuova avventura!
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible support you showed during the Whispering Willows campaign!
Starting today, I’ll share regular updates to keep you informed about the project’s development and behind-the-scenes progress!
At the moment, I’m working on the final draft of the game text, which has grown significantly thanks to the amazing support we received during the campaign. The Forest has expanded more than I could have imagined, and I’m doing my best to shape it into its final form.
At the same time, together with Marga Biazzi (BlackBanshee), we will be working on new illustrations to further enrich what will become the definitive version of the book!
Another important step forward: next week, I will resume contact with the shipping partner to discuss fulfillment. As you all know, the current global situation makes things quite complex, and it’s not always easy to predict what lies ahead. But here in the Forest, we do not falter and we will do everything we can to be as prepared as possible!
This will also allow me to begin setting up the Pledge Manager more precisely, so that shipping costs can be accurately calculated based on each destination. I will keep you updated as soon as I receive more detailed information.
For now, that is all, Adventurers. I hope everything is going well for all of you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at any time.
As always, thank you for walking this path with me,
Master Badger.
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[ITA]
Salve Avventurieri,
come state?
Ancora una volta, grazie di cuore per l’incredibile supporto dimostrato durante la campagna di Whispering Willows!
A partire da oggi inizierò a condividere una serie di aggiornamenti per tenervi costantemente informati sullo sviluppo del progetto e su tutto ciò che accade dietro le quinte!
Al momento sto lavorando alla versione definitiva dei testi del gioco, che grazie al grande sostegno ricevuto si è ampliata molto rispetto a quanto previsto. La Foresta è cresciuta oltre le aspettative, e sto cercando di darle la forma migliore possibile.
Allo stesso tempo, insieme a Marga Biazzi (BlackBanshee), lavoreremo a nuove illustrazioni per arricchire ulteriormente quella che sarà la versione definitiva del volume.
Un altro passaggio importante: dalla prossima settimana riprenderò i contatti con lo spedizioniere per iniziare a discutere delle spedizioni. Come sapete, il periodo è complesso a livello globale ed è difficile prevedere cosa ci aspetta all’orizzonte. Ma nella Foresta non demordiamo, e faremo tutto il possibile per arrivare preparati!
Questo mi permetterà anche di iniziare a configurare il Pledge Manager con maggiore precisione, così da raccogliere successivamente le quote di spedizione in base ai diversi Paesi. Vi terrò aggiornati non appena avrò informazioni più dettagliate.
Per il momento è tutto, Avventurieri. Spero che le cose vadano bene per tutti voi. Per qualsiasi domanda non esitate a scrivermi quando volete!
Come sempre, grazie per aver intrapreso questo viaggio insieme,
The campaign for Whispering Willows has officially come to an end.
And I can hardly find the right words!
I truly did not expect this level of support. Seeing so many backers from the previous project return, and welcoming so many new companions into our adventures, has meant more to me than I can properly express.
Together, we have grown this Forest far beyond what I first imagined. For that, you have my deepest gratitude!
As with the previous project, I will keep you constantly updated on the development of Whispering Willows. You will be able to follow every step of the journey, from layout to illustration to final production!
You will also be notified as soon as the Pledge Manager opens and the surveys for shipping information are sent out. It may take a little time before everything is ready, but I will do my best to open it as soon as possible so that everyone has plenty of time to complete their details.
A Small Important Reminder: Please take a moment to check your BackerKit account and make sure your pledge has been successfully processed. If there were any payment issues, you should have received a notification. Resolving it as soon as possible will ensure everything proceeds smoothly before the platform makes another attempt.
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to reach out, I’m always happy to hear from you!
Thank you again for walking beneath these leaves with me,
Thanks to you, Whispering Willows continues to grow in pages and meaning. To thank everyone who has chosen to walk this path, I will also add a dedicated page within the book containing the names of all backers! In this way, the Forest will remember those who answered its call!
There are still a few days left in this journey, and the Forest may not be finished growing just yet...
Something is still stirring beneath the leaves. Stay close,
Thanks to your unwavering support, the 8th Stretch Goal has been unlocked!
And now, a new presence stirs beneath the leaves!
A new Stretch Goal awaits: Claws and Shadows!
If reached, four additional pages will expand the Bestiary, offering tools to craft unique forest foes. Each creature will carry distinct actions and a defined temperament, supported by new tables to guide their instincts and behavior.
If you haven't joined us yet, now is the time to take that step forward!
And if you already walk these woodland paths, consider sharing the project with fellow adventurers who might hear the forest’s call!
The Whispering Willows are far from silent. Something moves in the shadows.
