Clockwork Tower – New Version & A Special Thanks!
We've got some fresh updates for our beloved Clockwork Tower!
New Downloadable Version: We've uploaded a new version of the Clockwork Tower that now includes a dedicated page thanking all the backers who chose the "Add my name to the book" option.
Final Call for Name Submissions: The Clockwork Tower is set to be handed over to our publishers this week! However, there are still a handful of supporters who haven't completed their surveys about how they'd like their names to be printed in the book. If you're among this group, please take a moment this week to let us know your preferences so we can ensure your name is beautifully showcased in our final print.
Time is of the essence, and we'd hate for anyone to miss out on this unique opportunity. So, if you've yet to respond, now's the moment!
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we inch closer to the final printed masterpiece!
Firstly, wow! The response to our recent survey was overwhelming. We've run surveys in the past, but this one takes the cake in terms of participation. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. If you haven't had a chance to cast your vote yet, the survey is still open. If the link isn't clickable, please copy and paste it into your browser: Survey Link.
Survey Insights:
Adventure Preferences: "High Fantasy" emerged as the top genre, closely followed by "Dark Fantasy". What surprised us was that almost every other genre came in at third place. Many of you emphasized the importance of a compelling story, which is music to our ears!
Future Adventure Ideas: Every adventure idea we proposed received significant votes. We've included a screenshot of the selections below. Additionally, we were thrilled with the unique ideas you shared, from "The Far Realm Invasion" to "Scottish Highlands" themed adventures.
Discovering PBA: The majority of you discovered PBA through Kickstarter. Your continued support means the world to us.
Release Schedule: Feedback on our release schedule was evenly split. We're exploring BackerKit as a platform for more experimental stories and will likely release every 6-8 weeks on that platform.
Feedback: Your feedback has been invaluable. From wanting NPCs that appear across campaigns to desiring adventures with moral dilemmas and twists, we're listening. Urban Fantasy and High-Level campaigns are already on our radar for future BackerKit releases.
What's Next?
We're excited to announce that our next Kickstarter campaign will be "Witches of the Blood Moon". Stay tuned for more details next week!
To wrap up, your passion and feedback drive us every day. Here's to many more adventures together! What are you most excited about from the upcoming adventures? Let us know in the comments!
First and foremost, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continued support. It's because of you that our projects have come so far, and we're excited about the journey ahead.
As we move forward, we want to ensure that our future PBA campaigns resonate with what you. We believe in crafting experiences that you'll love, and to do that, we need a bit of insight from you!
We've created a brief form for you to share your preferences regarding the genres you enjoy and the kind of campaigns you'd like to see in the future. Your input will be invaluable in guiding our next steps.
The form will only take a few minutes of your time, but its impact on our project will be significant. By letting us know your preferences, you're directly influencing the direction of our upcoming campaigns.
Once again, thank you for being a part of our community. Your feedback, passion, and enthusiasm drive us to create the best possible experiences for all of you.
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, happy adventuring!
Exciting news: the Smoke Test for our surveys was a roaring success! We're thrilled to announce that all surveys have now been dispatched to each and every one of you.
Please take a moment to complete your survey. It's especially crucial for those who've chosen to have their names featured in the book, as well as for those who will be receiving shipped items – we need your addresses!
Your prompt response will help us ensure that everything proceeds smoothly and that you receive your rewards without any hitches.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. We're nearing the finish line!
I wanted to provide you with a brief update on our next steps and what you can expect in the coming weeks. As we continue our journey together, I'm thrilled to share the progress we've made and the stages we're about to embark on.
Surveys & Digital Downloads: We are hard at work creating the surveys and setting up the options for digital downloads.
Smoke Test: Our immediate goal this week is to conduct a "smoke test" for the surveys. For those unfamiliar, this means that BackerKit will randomly select 5% of you, our amazing backers, to participate. This is to ensure that everything is working seamlessly and efficiently.
Survey Roll-Out: Once we've validated everything via the smoke test, we'll swiftly send out surveys to all backers. These surveys will allow you to:
Download your digital files
Confirm or update your shipping address
For those who selected the "name in the book" option, you'll have a designated section to indicate precisely how you'd like your name to be displayed.
Physical Copies Timeline: Upon completion of the surveys (typically about 2 weeks), we'll be placing the order for the physical copies. The production usually takes between 2-4 weeks. As soon as they arrive, we'll jump right into shipping them out to you.
Whew! That's a lot, right? We're in the home stretch now, and I genuinely appreciate your patience and enthusiasm. I'm collaborating closely with the BackerKit team to ensure everything runs smoothly, bringing our shared vision of the campaign to life.
Your trust and support mean everything. Here's to the next exciting phase of our journey!
We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, Clockwork Tower is no longer just a dream—it's a reality. Your enthusiasm, pledges, and shares have been instrumental in bringing this game to life.
Pledge Manager Coming Soon Over the next couple of days, I will be setting up the Pledge Manager on BackerKit. This tool will help distribute all your well-deserved Digital Rewards and collect shipping addresses for those who pledged for physical books.
Clockwork Tower PDF—Available Now! While you await the Pledge Manager, I’m thrilled to offer you an immediate download of the Clockwork Tower PDF to whet your appetite.
Upcoming Campaign: The Illustrated Troll Next week, on September 12, prepare yourselves for another fantastic journey—we'll be launching our next BackerKit campaign for "The Illustrated Troll." This project will feature a collection of three 1-shot adventures.
The Illustrated Troll - Three 1-shot adventures
Excitingly, the Illustrated Troll campaign will include stretch goals, with the ultimate target of $15,000, adding a fourth adventure to the collection. To give you an idea of what to expect, you can download "The Harvest Haunting," a free 1-shot adventure showcasing the level of detail you can expect.
Your Support Means Everything I can't thank you enough for believing in Clockwork Tower and for becoming a part of its journey from concept to completion. Your support has been invaluable, and I can't wait to share more adventures with you!
I backed the "The Chronosmith's Codex - Digital+" but I suspect I may have fallen through the cracks.
Backerkit has an estimated delivery date of 11/2024, but it was suggested that we would receive the digital files within hours of the campaign finishing, which makes me think that 11/2024 was for the physical copy (which I never ordered).
I've been patiently waiting for almost a year now, assuming that the digital copies must still not be ready, but a recent visit to pennybloodadventures.com reveals that digital Clockwork Tower is in fact finished and for sale.
My question is, if the digital version is finished, where is mine? I have received nothing.
It would be really nice to know when we'll be getting the physical books. This has been a very long wait with no communication and the pledge manager says nothing has been shipped, just that address has been locked.
