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David
3 months ago
Vergence project update Feb 25th
Hello friends,
Right now I am in the home stretch of finishing up adding things to the core book, finalizing layout, catching typos, clarifying wording, and making sure the index has all the references it needs. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for the Drakes to to get me their first d...
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PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
11 days ago
Project Update: Vergence update 17 May
Hello friends,
Here is a quick update on what's happening with Vergence fulfillment:
Here is a quick update on what's happening with Vergence fulfillment:
- I have begun shipping books to U.S. print backers. All packages should be in the mail by some time next week.
- I am waiting for color and b&w proofs to be delivered from DriveThruRPG. When I approve those I will be able to set up coupons for POD backers to order their copies.
- Digital copies of the core book (with handouts and playbooks), Tome of Greater Beasts (for early and high tier backers), Prosperity Engine, and Journey to Hel have been distributed.
- I am actively working on development for Otherworld. Once that's done I will tackle Voidwall.
Thanks again for your support!
—David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
about 1 month ago
Project Update: Vergence core is final!
Hello friends,
I am incredibly pleased to announce that the Vergence core book is complete! Compared to the pre-release version, there have been changes to special abilities, streamlining of text, some additional setting info added, formatting improvements, clarified language, and typos corrected.
I am incredibly pleased to announce that the Vergence core book is complete! Compared to the pre-release version, there have been changes to special abilities, streamlining of text, some additional setting info added, formatting improvements, clarified language, and typos corrected.
- I have placed an order with the printer for hardback color printing. These will go out to U.S. physical print backers as soon as they arrive and I can get them packaged up and shipped.
- Because the price differential between color and B&W printing at DriveThruRPG is high, I created both kinds of print files. Once those files are approved, I will be required to purchase a proof copy of each, after which I can make codes available to everyone who purchased at the Print on Demand level. You will be able to choose to print in either color or B&W from the DriveThru folks, for the cost of printing + shipping from DriveThru.
- The final core book, handout, and playbook PDFs have been distributed to backers.
- The updated digital (Google Sheets) playbooks are available at this link. Open that folder to find the playbook file. Open that file and choose File > Make a copy to create an editable version of this playbooks in your own G-Drive folder. You can share and make this file editable to everyone in your play group.
- The Prosperity Engine PDF files have been distributed to backers.
- The Journey to Hel PDF files have been distributed to backers.
I hope you enjoy the updated digital files. I encourage everyone interested in Vergence to join our Discord server at this link.
As always, thanks very much for your support of this project!
—David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
about 1 month ago
Project Update: Vergence update 13 April
Hello friends,
I just received a color printer's proof of the Vergence core book and it looks great.
I'm going to take a few days to go through it, fixing any small issues I discover. Then I will lock the book as final and order the U.S. print run. When I receive that delivery I will package the books and ship them out to U.S. print backers.
I will also do a few other things when the core book is locked:
I just received a color printer's proof of the Vergence core book and it looks great.
I'm going to take a few days to go through it, fixing any small issues I discover. Then I will lock the book as final and order the U.S. print run. When I receive that delivery I will package the books and ship them out to U.S. print backers.
I will also do a few other things when the core book is locked:
- Digital copies of the final core book (with sheets and handouts) will go out to backers and be uploaded to itch.io.
- The Prosperity Engine and Journey to Hel supplements are ready, so those will go out to backers. Otherworld and Voidwall are in the works but are not ready yet.
- The Tome of Greater Beasts is also ready and will go out to early and high tier backers.
- Prep the core book for DriveThru POD. This will require approval and a printed proof before I can send print coupons to backers at the POD level.
Thanks for your support!
—David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
about 2 months ago
Project Update: Vergence update for March 30th
Hello friends,
Here is where we are with the Vergence crowdfunding project:
Here is where we are with the Vergence crowdfunding project:
- I now have the manuscript for The Prosperity Engine supplement by Shawn and Navi Drake. It's awesome! I am finalizing layout and should have the PDF ready to go out with the final version of the core book.
- I have ordered a proof copy of the Vergence core book hardcover from the printer. It will be a full color book on 80 lb. glossy paper—despite not achieving the color interior stretch goal, I am still making that happen. The printer proof should arrive in a week or so. I will fix any graphical errors and do a final read-through for typos and then order the print run of books for U.S. hardcover backers. I already have shipping boxes and should be able to get them in the mail shortly after receiving the books.
- When the final version of the core book is locked, I will prep print files for DriveThruRPG (which have to be slightly different than the files for the regular printer). DriveThru requires that I order a proof from them and approve it. Once that is done, I will send out print coupons to everyone backed at the Print on Demand level.
- When the print version of the core book is locked, everyone who backed will get access to the final PDF, along with character sheets and handouts.
- The Tome of Greater Beasts supplement is a small extra for early and premium backers. It will be available with the final version of the core book.
- Meanwhile, I am working on the Journey to Hel supplement and will have news on that in a future update. I will get it out as soon as possible after the core book is finalized.
- After all that, I will finish the Otherworld and Voidwall supplements, which I expect to deliver later this year.
Thanks again for all your support!
—David
CREATOR
Hello friends,
Right now I am in the home stretch of finishing up adding things to the core book, finalizing layout, catching typos, clarifying wording, and making sure the index has all the references it needs. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for the Drakes to to get me their first draft of the Prosperity Engine supplement so the mention of the Construct in the game text can match what it says. That has been delayed by some personal issues (not too serious) so I hope that can get done soon.
At this point I feel comfortable announcing that (barring some sudden increase in the cost of book printing in the next month or so) that I expect to be able to print the core book with full interior color. We did not achieve the stretch goal for color printing, but since I put the PDF back on sale at itch.io, the game has been selling pretty well there. I want to put those funds into helping support a color print of Vergence.
Meanwhile, we have achieved a 98% survey completion rate from backers, which is apparently very high for crowdfunding projects. The couple of people who did not complete are not folks who bought a printed copy, so no one will be left wondering why they didn't get something they ordered. Good on ya! Before anything ships, we will send a final announcement to let anyone whose address has changed tell us where books should be sent.
I soon hope to get the game ready to order printer proofs (from the U.S. hardcover printer and also from DriveThru for the POD version) and then finalized for the print run. The project is moving steadily along.
Once again, thanks for your support of this project!
—David
Right now I am in the home stretch of finishing up adding things to the core book, finalizing layout, catching typos, clarifying wording, and making sure the index has all the references it needs. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for the Drakes to to get me their first draft of the Prosperity Engine supplement so the mention of the Construct in the game text can match what it says. That has been delayed by some personal issues (not too serious) so I hope that can get done soon.
At this point I feel comfortable announcing that (barring some sudden increase in the cost of book printing in the next month or so) that I expect to be able to print the core book with full interior color. We did not achieve the stretch goal for color printing, but since I put the PDF back on sale at itch.io, the game has been selling pretty well there. I want to put those funds into helping support a color print of Vergence.
Meanwhile, we have achieved a 98% survey completion rate from backers, which is apparently very high for crowdfunding projects. The couple of people who did not complete are not folks who bought a printed copy, so no one will be left wondering why they didn't get something they ordered. Good on ya! Before anything ships, we will send a final announcement to let anyone whose address has changed tell us where books should be sent.
I soon hope to get the game ready to order printer proofs (from the U.S. hardcover printer and also from DriveThru for the POD version) and then finalized for the print run. The project is moving steadily along.
Once again, thanks for your support of this project!
—David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
5 months ago
Project Update: Working toward final, feedback needed
Hello friends,
Here's a quick status update on the Vergence crowdfunding project.
Here's a quick status update on the Vergence crowdfunding project.
- The core book is in final development. I've been adding details, clarifying language, sprucing up layout, and cleaning up pesky typos. The file also needs to be prepped to print correctly.
- Meanwhile, the Drakes are working on the Prosperity Engine supplement, which will expand upon the description of the Construct that will be added to the core book.
- I hope you are enjoying the pre-release digital version that went out a couple of weeks ago. If you have thoughts, comments, suggestions, ideas, or complaints, it's not too late to influence the final version of the game. You can comment here, send email to [email protected], or come join the Discord server at https://bit.ly/SmallCoolGamesDiscord.
- If you are looking for people to play online with, the #looking-for-game channel on the Discord server is a good place for that.
- Almost everyone has filled out their survey, include all backers who ordered a U.S. physical copy (which means I know how many to print and I have addresses to send the book to). That's really helpful, so thank you.
—David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
5 months ago
Project Update: The Vergence pre-release core book is now available for download
Hello friends,
I am excited to announce that the pre-release version of the Vergence core book is now available to all backers. Check your email for a link to download your digital content. This is a fully-playable, close to final version of the game. I very much hope you enjoy reading and playing it.
If you have questions, comments, or want to participate in game discussion and previews of updates, please consider joining our Discord server.
Here is the Discord link.
Thanks so much for your support! If you have not filled out your Backerkit survey, please do so.
I am excited to announce that the pre-release version of the Vergence core book is now available to all backers. Check your email for a link to download your digital content. This is a fully-playable, close to final version of the game. I very much hope you enjoy reading and playing it.
If you have questions, comments, or want to participate in game discussion and previews of updates, please consider joining our Discord server.
Here is the Discord link.
Thanks so much for your support! If you have not filled out your Backerkit survey, please do so.
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Hi David Is it possible to incorporate the stretch goals material into a compiled 'companion' POD file?
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
5 months ago
Project Update: Vergence update—surveys have gone out
Hello, friends,
Surveys have gone out to all Vergence backers. Please find it in your email and click the link to fill out the survey. That will let us process and complete your order.
We very close to being ready to send out digital copies of the pre-release version of the core game. More on that soon.
Best wishes,
David
Surveys have gone out to all Vergence backers. Please find it in your email and click the link to fill out the survey. That will let us process and complete your order.
We very close to being ready to send out digital copies of the pre-release version of the core game. More on that soon.
Best wishes,
David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
5 months ago
Project Update: Vergence surveys going out soon
Hello, friends,
For those of you who celebrated the recent Christmas holiday, I hope it was great for you. For everyone else, I hope this message finds you well regardless.
Thanks again to those who supported our successful Vergence crowdfunding campaign. Backerkit has completed charging credit cards and has transferred funds (minus their fee and processing fees) to Small Cool Games. I have been working feverishly on completing the core book early access digital edition, which should be available to backers early in the new year.
Meanwhile, I've been setting up the survey system in Backerkit. I think I got all the settings correct (fingers crossed). Backerkit will need to approve surveys before they can be sent out, but the plan is to start sending them on Friday the 29th of December. Backerkit sends out a small batch at first (which they call a "smoke test") to check for problems, then sends out the rest, so you might see a delay of a couple of days before yours shows up.
Please fill out your survey as soon as you get it. If you like, you'll be able to change your pledge level or purchase an extra physical book (U.S. only). If you are getting the printed book please make sure your shipping address is right.
As always, please feel free to join the Small Cool Games Discord server and say hello or ask questions.
https://bit.ly/SmallCoolGamesDiscord
You are also welcome to send email to [email protected].
Best wishes and happy new year!
—David
For those of you who celebrated the recent Christmas holiday, I hope it was great for you. For everyone else, I hope this message finds you well regardless.
Thanks again to those who supported our successful Vergence crowdfunding campaign. Backerkit has completed charging credit cards and has transferred funds (minus their fee and processing fees) to Small Cool Games. I have been working feverishly on completing the core book early access digital edition, which should be available to backers early in the new year.
Meanwhile, I've been setting up the survey system in Backerkit. I think I got all the settings correct (fingers crossed). Backerkit will need to approve surveys before they can be sent out, but the plan is to start sending them on Friday the 29th of December. Backerkit sends out a small batch at first (which they call a "smoke test") to check for problems, then sends out the rest, so you might see a delay of a couple of days before yours shows up.
Please fill out your survey as soon as you get it. If you like, you'll be able to change your pledge level or purchase an extra physical book (U.S. only). If you are getting the printed book please make sure your shipping address is right.
As always, please feel free to join the Small Cool Games Discord server and say hello or ask questions.
https://bit.ly/SmallCoolGamesDiscord
You are also welcome to send email to [email protected].
Best wishes and happy new year!
—David
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
6 months ago
Project Update: Vergence campaign is concluded
Hello friends,
Thanks to everyone who backed the Vergence crowdfunding campaign! The total was more than 3.5x our goal and enough to unlock all of the supplement stretch goals. I'm really looking forward to getting the game out to backers. If you have questions or concerns, here is how to reach us:
Thanks to everyone who backed the Vergence crowdfunding campaign! The total was more than 3.5x our goal and enough to unlock all of the supplement stretch goals. I'm really looking forward to getting the game out to backers. If you have questions or concerns, here is how to reach us:
- You can join the Small Cool Games Discord server: https://bit.ly/SmallCoolGamesDiscord
- You can contact us here on Backerkit or reply to an update
- You can send an email to [email protected]
—David
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David
CREATOR
6 months ago
Project Update: We've unlocked the Otherworld stretch goal for Vergence
Heya!
Just one day after unlocking Journey to Hel supplement for Vergence, we've had another good funding day and unlocked Otherworld. We're in the final days of the campaign, but I'm hoping to get to the last supplement goal—Voidwall.
Just four more days to go. Soon after the end of the campaign, we will get the fully playable digital pre-release version of the core book out to all backers.
Thanks for your support!
—David
Just one day after unlocking Journey to Hel supplement for Vergence, we've had another good funding day and unlocked Otherworld. We're in the final days of the campaign, but I'm hoping to get to the last supplement goal—Voidwall.
Just four more days to go. Soon after the end of the campaign, we will get the fully playable digital pre-release version of the core book out to all backers.
Thanks for your support!
—David
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David, you need to get this on Egg Embry's page: https://www.enworld.org/ewr-porta/authors/egg-embry.6808965/
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How much of this is written? What remains to be done?
PROJECT UPDATE
David
CREATOR
6 months ago
Project Update: Vergence: Second stretch goal achieved!
Hello friends,
Just a quick note to announce that we have met our second stretch goal! We will be completing the Journey to Hel supplement and getting that out in digital form to all backers. Four days to go, so here's hoping we get another stretch goal completed.
Thanks so much for your support!
—David
Just a quick note to announce that we have met our second stretch goal! We will be completing the Journey to Hel supplement and getting that out in digital form to all backers. Four days to go, so here's hoping we get another stretch goal completed.
Thanks so much for your support!
—David
