The next step in the Mouseborn journey is almost here. We're beginning survey testing!
Over the next few days, we'll be sending out a small batch of smoke test surveys. This is a standard part of the process where a limited number of backers receive their surveys first, allowing us to make sure everything is working properly before we send them to everyone.
If you don't receive a survey right away, don't worry! Assuming everything goes smoothly, the remaining surveys will follow shortly after.
Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from BackerKit.
When your survey arrives, you'll be able to: π Confirm your shipping information π Review your pledge and unlocked rewards π Add any available extras or upgrades π Make sure everything looks correct before fulfillment begins
If you missed the campaign, or know someone who did, there's still time to join the adventure and reserve your copy of Mouseborn.
Whether you're joining the ranks of the Mice, Rats, Moles, Frogs, Salamanders, Birds, Bats, Hedgehogs, or Hercules Beetles, your adventure is just beginning.
Thank you again for helping bring Mouseborn to life. We can't wait to take the next step with you, and we'll continue sharing updates as production progresses!
Weβre back with a small but very exciting post-campaign announcementβ¦
When we reached our stretch goal to introduce a new playable creature, we promised weβd reveal who would be joining the lineup. The only problem?
We couldnβt choose.
So we asked ourselves again: Why choose just one?
Weβre thrilled to officially introduce the full Mouseborn playable character lineup:
π Mouse π Rat 𦑠Mole πΈ Frog π¦ Salamander πͺΆ Bird π¦ Bat π¦ Hedgehog πͺ² Hercules Beetle
Thatβs right. Both the Hedgehog and Hercules Beetle have joined the adventure.
Mouseborn Hedgehog
You all helped make the forest a little bigger with NINE total playable creatures.
Thank you for sharing your ideas, your excitement, and your love for this world with us. The Old Forest is more magical because you helped shape it. π²β€οΈ
Late Pledges And Next Steps
If you missed out on the campaign, you still have another chance to join us in the Old Forest.
Because of 1,194 of you, the Old Forest has grown far beyond what we ever imagined.
Together, we've:
π Funded Mouseborn in just 6 minutes
πΈππͺΆ Unlocked Frog, Rat, and Falcon Sticker rewards
π Upgraded the book with decorative page edges and a ribbon bookmark
πΊοΈ Awakened the mysterious Cicada Kingdom adventure
π³οΈ Shaped the world through ribbon color votes, creature tournaments, and Scenes From the Forest
π Added pets and companions to the Old Forest π¦ Unlocked the Bat as a brand-new playable creature β Unlocked an additional community requested playable creature yet to be revealed
Every stretch goal, every vote, every comment, and every pledge has helped shape Mouseborn into something bigger, richer, and more alive than we ever could have created alone.
β€οΈ Thank You β€οΈ
Whether you've pledged, shared the campaign, voted in our community events, or cheered from the sidelines, you've helped make Mouseborn something really special.
From all of us, thank you.
The campaign might be over, but the work continues! We will keep you updated as Mouseborn moves through production. Stay tuned for more details on backer surveys, production timelines, and more behind the scenes looks.
With just 2 hours remaining, you've unlocked our final stretch goal!
β¨ The Legendary Falcon Sticker Joins the Adventure β¨
Throughout this campaign, our artists have been bringing the world of Mouseborn to life one illustration at a time. We couldn't resist turning one of our favorite pieces into something you can take with you on every adventure.
Every physical pledge will now include this legendary art as an exclusive reward sticker!
Mouseborn Falcon Sticker Art
If you've been waiting to back, now's the time!
π Join a physical pledge before the campaign ends.
π Upgrade your existing pledge.
π Invite one last adventurer to the Old Forest.
From all of us on the Mouseborn team, thank you for making this adventure unforgettable. π²β€οΈ
Can you believe it? We're down to the final 11 hours of the Mouseborn campaign, and weβre so excited for our final morning news updateβ¦
You did it.
π $155,000 Unlocked! π
Thanks to all of you, we've officially unlocked our second new playable creature for Mouseborn!
That means our growing lineup now includes:
π Mouse
πΈ Frog
π Rat
𦑠Mole
π¦ Salamander
π¦ Bird
π¦ Bat
β One newly unlocked creature!
It's been so much fun been reading every suggestion, poll, and comment you've shared throughout the campaign, and we can't wait to reveal which new adventurer will be joining the Old Forest.
β³ One Final Quest Awaits β³
There's still time for one last stretch goal before our adventure comes to an end.
π Goal: $165,000
β¨ Never-Before-Seen-Art Sticker
Throughout this campaign, our artists have been hard at work bringing the Old Forest to life, and we're really excited to show off the new illustrations.
If we reach $165,000, we'll turn one of the never-before-seen-artwork into an exclusive sticker and include it with every physical pledge!
β€οΈ Let's Finish Strong β€οΈ
Thank you for believing in this little world. You've helped make this campaign something truly special.
Now letβs finish strong!
π Share the campaign with a friend.
π Post it in your favorite TTRPG community.
π Tell someone who loves cute creature art.
One recommendation from you could make all the difference.
Let's see if we can unlock one last surprise before the forest gates close. π²
A quiz for wanderers, warriors, schemers, and suspiciously intellectual woodland creatures.
The Old Forest stands divided.
The Mouse King calls for order and tradition, the Rat King promises survival through change, the rivers darken, the roots tremble, and the skies whisper of omens overhead.
And somehow, against all odds, your tiny self has become involved.
ππ𦑠What Kind of Hero Are You? πΈπ¦πͺΆ
1. A harsh winter wipes out your villageβs food supply. What do you do?
A. Organize the community, ration supplies, and protect the vulnerable.
B. Sneak in a rival villageβs supplies before your friends and family starve. C. Search abandoned tunnels and forgotten roots beneath the hills. D. Experiment with fungi and other strange plants nobody dares to touch.
2. You uncover evidence that a respected leader has been lying to the Council. What now? A. Quietly gather more information before making accusations. B. Expose them before more damage is done. C. Use the information carefully to gain leverage later. D. Ask why they lied before deciding what to do.
3. What weapon feels the most natural in your paws/claws? A. A polished spear and shield. B. A hidden dagger. C. A sling, climbing rope, and the terrain itself. D. Magic. Especially the kind youβre not supposed to use.
4. The forest begins whispering your name in the night. Your reaction? A. Seek guidance from ancient traditions and trusted elders. B. Follow the voice. Worst case scenario, your death creates a great story. C. Record everything, and study the sound and patterns. D. Ignore it. The forest is always dramatic.
5. What role do you naturally fill in an adventuring party? A. Dependable builder, protector, and the one keeping the group alive. B. Scout, thief, or professional bad influence. C. Strategist and problem solver. D. The strange spellcaster everyone is slightly afraid of.
6. Youβre offered forbidden fire magic. What do you do? A. Refuse it. Some laws exist for good reason. B. Learn it immediately. Knowledge should never be restricted. C. Study it cautiously with guidance and diligent practice. D. Use it only if the situation becomes desperate.
7. A war between the kingdoms feels inevitable. Whatβs your instinct? A. Strength comes from order. Someone has to hold the forest together. B. If the old ways failed us, maybe itβs time to build something new. C. Thereβs more happening behind the scenes than either side realizes. D. Iβm less interested in politics than who survives what comes next.
8. Which part of the forest feels most like home to you? A. Misty riverbanks buzzing with life and secrets. B. A hidden swamp laboratory full of strange experiments. C. The high canopy where you can see everything below. D. Deep underground tunnels where nobody can surprise you.
9. You discover an ancient ruin beneath the roots of the forest. What interests you most? A. The strange creatures and ecosystems thriving within it. B. The unstable relics everyone else is afraid to touch. C. The structure itself and how it has survived so long underground. D. The forgotten knowledge hidden inside.
10. What kind of reputation would you WANT to have? A. βThey protected others when nobody else would.β B. βThey changed the world, no matter the cost.β C. βThey always knew more than they let on.β D. βThey survived everything.β
π How to Calculate Your Total
Each answer is tied to a creature of the Old Forest.
The next step in the Mouseborn journey is almost here. We're beginning survey testing!
Over the next few days, we'll be sending out a small batch of smoke test surveys. This is a standard part of the process where a limited number of backers receive their surveys first, allowing us to make sure everything is working properly before we send them to everyone.
If you don't receive a survey right away, don't worry! Assuming everything goes smoothly, the remaining surveys will follow shortly after.
Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from BackerKit.
When your survey arrives, you'll be able to: π Confirm your shipping information π Review your pledge and unlocked rewards π Add any available extras or upgrades π Make sure everything looks correct before fulfillment begins
If you missed the campaign, or know someone who did, there's still time to join the adventure and reserve your copy of Mouseborn.
Whether you're joining the ranks of the Mice, Rats, Moles, Frogs, Salamanders, Birds, Bats, Hedgehogs, or Hercules Beetles, your adventure is just beginning.
Thank you again for helping bring Mouseborn to life. We can't wait to take the next step with you, and we'll continue sharing updates as production progresses!
Weβre back with a small but very exciting post-campaign announcementβ¦
When we reached our stretch goal to introduce a new playable creature, we promised weβd reveal who would be joining the lineup. The only problem?
We couldnβt choose.
So we asked ourselves again: Why choose just one?
Weβre thrilled to officially introduce the full Mouseborn playable character lineup:
π Mouse π Rat 𦑠Mole πΈ Frog π¦ Salamander πͺΆ Bird π¦ Bat π¦ Hedgehog πͺ² Hercules Beetle
Thatβs right. Both the Hedgehog and Hercules Beetle have joined the adventure.
Mouseborn Hedgehog
You all helped make the forest a little bigger with NINE total playable creatures.
Thank you for sharing your ideas, your excitement, and your love for this world with us. The Old Forest is more magical because you helped shape it. π²β€οΈ
Late Pledges And Next Steps
If you missed out on the campaign, you still have another chance to join us in the Old Forest.
All the hard work everyone has put in, the Creators, the BackerKit staff, this community,....it's noticed, and HEAVILY appreciated. I See You <3
PS.... Mr. Rogers would be cluckin PROUD, of the Mouseborn neighborhood we have built here, and soon, hopefully on Discord.
Because of 1,194 of you, the Old Forest has grown far beyond what we ever imagined.
Together, we've:
π Funded Mouseborn in just 6 minutes
πΈππͺΆ Unlocked Frog, Rat, and Falcon Sticker rewards
π Upgraded the book with decorative page edges and a ribbon bookmark
πΊοΈ Awakened the mysterious Cicada Kingdom adventure
π³οΈ Shaped the world through ribbon color votes, creature tournaments, and Scenes From the Forest
π Added pets and companions to the Old Forest π¦ Unlocked the Bat as a brand-new playable creature β Unlocked an additional community requested playable creature yet to be revealed
Every stretch goal, every vote, every comment, and every pledge has helped shape Mouseborn into something bigger, richer, and more alive than we ever could have created alone.
β€οΈ Thank You β€οΈ
Whether you've pledged, shared the campaign, voted in our community events, or cheered from the sidelines, you've helped make Mouseborn something really special.
From all of us, thank you.
The campaign might be over, but the work continues! We will keep you updated as Mouseborn moves through production. Stay tuned for more details on backer surveys, production timelines, and more behind the scenes looks.