Big update on how remarques will work for the Battle for Thuneworld Gallery and Studio Edition.

We originally explored doing custom sketches drawn directly into the books. After working through the production timeline, that was not going to be possible. The books need to be at the printer before we could collect requests, and we were not willing to delay the project to make it happen.

So here is the new plan, and honestly, we think it is going to be more fun.

Each sketch is numbered on screen as it is finished, like R1, R2, R3. Steve may take character suggestions from the chat, but he will draw what inspires him.

1. Claim it in the YouTube, Facebook, or Backerkit chat
When you see one you want, type MINE R1 or whatever number matches the sketch. First person to claim it gets it.

2. We confirm it live
Once we confirm your claim in the chat, email [email protected] so we can verify your account and send next-step instructions.

3. Be on a Remarque tier
If you are already backed at a Remarque tier ($749 Remarque or $1,199 Deluxe Remarque), you are set. If you are not on the right tier yet, you will have 24 hours to upgrade or the sketch goes back into the pool.

One sketch per person. If you see one on a future stream that you like better, you can swap. Your previous sketch goes back into the pool for someone else to claim.

Every remarque sketch is sent to the printer and hand-stitched directly into your book. These are never sold loose or as separate pieces. They become part of the book.

Steve will draw at least one remarque per stream and may also have some completed ahead of time.

Remarque tier backers will be the first group to ship once books are in house, right behind retailers.

Questions? Comment below or email [email protected]

Happy Sunday everyone.  The test surveys for 5% of each pledge level has been sent out.  We do this to ensure there are no bugs before we go live for everyone!

We always give you guys a little something extra for completing your survey early.  This time it's a FREE MONTH of the $25 Patreon!  Come see what we've been up to and join in the fun. 

If you already subscribe to a creator and receive a gift membership to the same creator, your current paid billing cycle is automatically paused and the gift period begins immediately.   Once the gifted time expires, your previous paid membership resumes exactly where you left off.

We have several exclusive discounts waiting for you when you complete your survey, including our new Return to Earth Studio Preview Edition Book 1 which released last year in time for Christmas (and included candy canes!).

Here's a preview if you missed it.  If you like behind the scenes you'll love this!

Hey there,

Quick update for our BackerKit crew. Steve's been working away on the remarques, and we wanted you to see what's available before we share these anywhere else. You're getting first look.

Big news: Dave's now in the lineup as a remarque. He just got added.

If you want to claim one of these please email us at [email protected] as I don't always get alerts on comments right away.

If you want to upgrade your pledge to snag one of these we have a few in reserve and can assist with that whil supplies last.  You can pay the difference when you do your exit survey.  (Note if you're doing a pay over time your exit survey will come in late July or when your final payment is made)

Every remarque is a one-of-a-kind original drawing by Steve, signed and mounted on its own Thuneworld page. Once one's claimed, that's it. There's only one of each, ever.

Want to watch Steve actually draw these things? He's live this Saturday at 1:30 PM Arizona time on YouTube. Come hang out, watch the process, ask questions. It's the best seat in the house.

YouTube: youtube.com/steverudethedude
Patreon: patreon.com/steverude

Thanks for being part of this with us.

Steve & Jaynelle Rude
(& the Rude Dude Crew)

Hey friends,

First, the important stuff: there's no livestream today. Steve is dealing with some health stuff this week and needs to rest up. He'll be back at the drawing table next Saturday, May 9 at 1:30 PM Arizona time on YouTube (youtube.com/steverudethedude). Thanks for understanding. This community means the world to him and he hates missing a Saturday with all of you.

Now, the celebration.

Our Kickstarter is sitting at $8,822 and climbing, and Achievement #1 is officially in the bag. That means copies of Battle for Thuneworld are going to deployed service members through Comicbooks for Kids. Every single one of you who backed on BackerKit got us here. Thank you.

We're $6,178 away from Achievement #2. When we hit $15K, every backer (BackerKit AND Kickstarter) gets:

The sticker celebrates 45 years of Nexus. It's not going to be sold separately. The only way to get it is to be backed when we cross $15K.

If you backed us on BackerKit, you've got hidden codes below.

To get both the Bonus Gift Set AND the FCBD Deal you can use any of the below SECRET codes (those give you free shipping on your entire Kickstarter pledge), then add everything else as Add-Ons (free shipping!)

Head over to steverude.com/ThuneworldAE to use them.

Today is FCBD. If you're hitting up your local shop, take a pic and tag us. We love seeing where everyone goes.

And the FCBD Special ends TOMORROW (Sunday, May 3 at midnight). $25 gets you one random preview book plus the complete digital set of all 5. That's a $99 value. The preview books include the full script, which is NOT in the Gallery or Studio Edition Hardcovers. Deepest dive into how Steve built this story from the page up.

Add it on through the campaign page: steverude.com/ThuneworldAE

Thanks for being part of this with us. Let's hit $15K.

Jaynelle and the Rude Dude Crew