Just wanted to say hello and give everyone a quick update on where things stand with the Special Edition.

The prototype for the Upgrade Pack, including all of the revised cards, has now been ordered and should be in my hands shortly. Once it arrives, I’ll do one final round of playtesting with the physical pack and go through the actual process of swapping those cards into the original game to make sure everything lines up correctly, looks right, and works exactly as intended.

Once that is approved, those finalized cards will be incorporated into the Special Edition itself. I’ll then receive one final prototype of the complete game with the updated cards already included. Assuming everything checks out there, we should be ready to move into final production.

The good news is that the rest of the game is already where it needs to be. The main box, insert tray, and components are all finished and approved. The new card-back illustration included as part of the stretch goals is also complete. I’ve also added one final last-minute illustration that is currently being finished, and once that is done, all of the artwork needed for production will be complete.

At this point, the revised cards are really the final piece we’re waiting on. Once those are approved and incorporated into the full game prototype, we should be very close to wrapping up the production side of things.

I’m also working through the process of setting up the BackerKit surveys. My plan is to have those sent out to everyone by the end of next week.

I’ll share another update as soon as the Upgrade Pack prototype arrives and I’ve had a chance to put it through its final checks.

~Greg

I leave you with a peek at the rough scribbles for the cardback just completed.