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Tales Untold
CREATOR
Project Update: [Update 10] Last Call for Submissions!
Hey all,
We're in the final stages of preparation to finalise the book. So it's last call for all those who pledged for monster submissions to... submit them.
We need time to edit them and fit them into the layout of the book. So we'll need them done by the end of this weekend.
If you submit after this time, it's alright! You'll still get a monster submission, it just won't appear in the physical version of the game. It will however be included in the digital versions.
Apart from that, please complete your survey if you haven't already. And if you want to add anything to your pledges, please do so now, as we'll be locking orders next week.
Once that is done, we begin sorting out shipping for everyone. Updates will come regarding that.
That is all for now, get those submissions in and make sure you're ready for your order to be locked.
Stay Safe,
Tales Untold.
We're in the final stages of preparation to finalise the book. So it's last call for all those who pledged for monster submissions to... submit them.
We need time to edit them and fit them into the layout of the book. So we'll need them done by the end of this weekend.
If you submit after this time, it's alright! You'll still get a monster submission, it just won't appear in the physical version of the game. It will however be included in the digital versions.
Apart from that, please complete your survey if you haven't already. And if you want to add anything to your pledges, please do so now, as we'll be locking orders next week.
Once that is done, we begin sorting out shipping for everyone. Updates will come regarding that.
That is all for now, get those submissions in and make sure you're ready for your order to be locked.
Stay Safe,
Tales Untold.
PROJECT UPDATE
Tales Untold
CREATOR
Project Update: [Update 09] Surveys Are Sent
Hello all!
It's time to fill-in your surveys so we can lock in the orders. Make sure to check your spam folder if you haven't received it, or give it a day or so to appear. Once this step is complete, we will be sending everything off to be printed. If you pledged high enough for monster designs, you need to submit that google form by the 10th of November to appear in the printed product!
Stay safe,
Tales Untold
It's time to fill-in your surveys so we can lock in the orders. Make sure to check your spam folder if you haven't received it, or give it a day or so to appear. Once this step is complete, we will be sending everything off to be printed. If you pledged high enough for monster designs, you need to submit that google form by the 10th of November to appear in the printed product!
Stay safe,
Tales Untold
PROJECT UPDATE
Tales Untold
CREATOR
Project Update: [Update 08] Survey Tests
Hello all!
Today we have sent out the smoke tests for the surveys. That means some backers will be asked to fill in the surveys, so we can check them for any errors before sending to everyone else.
If you receive that survey email, do not ignore it. It is important you fill-in the survey ASAP so we can double-check them and send out the rest.
The deadline for the surveys will be mid-November. That gives us the best chance of getting everything out by the start of December.
That's about it for now, keep an eye out for those survey emails and stay keen for more news soon!
Stay Safe,
Tales Untold
Today we have sent out the smoke tests for the surveys. That means some backers will be asked to fill in the surveys, so we can check them for any errors before sending to everyone else.
If you receive that survey email, do not ignore it. It is important you fill-in the survey ASAP so we can double-check them and send out the rest.
The deadline for the surveys will be mid-November. That gives us the best chance of getting everything out by the start of December.
That's about it for now, keep an eye out for those survey emails and stay keen for more news soon!
Stay Safe,
Tales Untold
PROJECT UPDATE
Tales Untold
CREATOR
Project Update: [Update 07] The Big One
Hello all,
TL;DR see the links below to download the early release and start playing Gilmoril asap. Share the pre-order store with those you think would like it.
Gilmoril Early Access: https://www.talesuntoldrpg.com/free-pdfs/1f881f89-ec6b-4f61-917a-1dba0bd4f70c
Pre-order Store: https://gilmoril-technogothic-nightmare.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
It's been a minute since the last update. I'd like to first address why:
I got really sick, as in, not able to work like I used to sick.
Still recovering after a couple of hospital visits and will be for a while, but am working on a number of lifestyle changes to ensure I can keep up with everything I need to, including this, but more importantly also getting back to my day job.
So with that, how are we looking?
Overall, pretty damn good considering. Will we still hit release for Halloween? Probably not. While the digital release will be ready by then, the physical has been delayed for a number of reasons.
1. The aforementioned sickness. I can't do quite so much as I used to and I'm the only one working on it. Naturally, that means it will slow down a tad.
2. We are still around $3k short on the pledged amount. So if you haven't set up your payment please do. Even if you are pretty sure you did, please double check. We are already cutting it close as it is and without the final $3k we are really going to struggle.
3. There is no 3, I'm not as healthy as I was and we are a few thousand short on payments. That really makes this whole thing way harder.
What are we doing about it?
Well good news is we are going to fulfil regardless of the $3k getting paid. Bad news is to do that, the quality has to drop. And I mean the actual print quality not the quality of the game itself, that's still top notch.
To fulfil, we are going to have to use lower grade paper, and a softcover binding technique. Overall not a terrible outcome, but certainly not the level we were aiming for.
In terms of making up the $3k, that is why this update has been so delayed.
We are today releasing a huge digital preview, and are going to be sharing it freely with everyone, not just backers. This preview contains all of the basic rules of the game, a bunch of artwork, character creation, and a look at many of the tomes you'll have access to when hunting down your prey.
It is being released so you can start playing, right now. The hope is that maybe this large of a release will show off what we've got and convince a few more people to pre-order the full game.
Speaking of, the pre-order store is also being updated to include A3 art prints, which are explicitly over-priced, for those who want to try and help us push over the edge of what we need to get this done.
So, you are still getting your books and extras. We just cannot currently afford to do it as we originally intended, but we're doing what we can to change that. If we can't turn it around in time, it just means soft covers and lower quality paper.
As far as crowdfunding updates go it's actually not all that bad.
Now, what can you do about it?
TL;DR see the links below to download the early release and start playing Gilmoril asap. Share the pre-order store with those you think would like it.
Gilmoril Early Access: https://www.talesuntoldrpg.com/free-pdfs/1f881f89-ec6b-4f61-917a-1dba0bd4f70c
Pre-order Store: https://gilmoril-technogothic-nightmare.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
It's been a minute since the last update. I'd like to first address why:
I got really sick, as in, not able to work like I used to sick.
Still recovering after a couple of hospital visits and will be for a while, but am working on a number of lifestyle changes to ensure I can keep up with everything I need to, including this, but more importantly also getting back to my day job.
So with that, how are we looking?
Overall, pretty damn good considering. Will we still hit release for Halloween? Probably not. While the digital release will be ready by then, the physical has been delayed for a number of reasons.
1. The aforementioned sickness. I can't do quite so much as I used to and I'm the only one working on it. Naturally, that means it will slow down a tad.
2. We are still around $3k short on the pledged amount. So if you haven't set up your payment please do. Even if you are pretty sure you did, please double check. We are already cutting it close as it is and without the final $3k we are really going to struggle.
3. There is no 3, I'm not as healthy as I was and we are a few thousand short on payments. That really makes this whole thing way harder.
What are we doing about it?
Well good news is we are going to fulfil regardless of the $3k getting paid. Bad news is to do that, the quality has to drop. And I mean the actual print quality not the quality of the game itself, that's still top notch.
To fulfil, we are going to have to use lower grade paper, and a softcover binding technique. Overall not a terrible outcome, but certainly not the level we were aiming for.
In terms of making up the $3k, that is why this update has been so delayed.
We are today releasing a huge digital preview, and are going to be sharing it freely with everyone, not just backers. This preview contains all of the basic rules of the game, a bunch of artwork, character creation, and a look at many of the tomes you'll have access to when hunting down your prey.
It is being released so you can start playing, right now. The hope is that maybe this large of a release will show off what we've got and convince a few more people to pre-order the full game.
Speaking of, the pre-order store is also being updated to include A3 art prints, which are explicitly over-priced, for those who want to try and help us push over the edge of what we need to get this done.
So, you are still getting your books and extras. We just cannot currently afford to do it as we originally intended, but we're doing what we can to change that. If we can't turn it around in time, it just means soft covers and lower quality paper.
As far as crowdfunding updates go it's actually not all that bad.
Now, what can you do about it?
- Double-check your payments have been settled.
- Download, read, and play the early release pdf as much as you can, with as many people as you can.
- Share the pre-order page with anyone you think will enjoy it.
- Post about it on social media.
- And generally just continue to be awesome backers.
I am continuing to work very hard on this, while also trying to manage my health and get back to my day job as quickly as possible.
So enjoy the early preview. Play as much as you can. Give feedback where you feel it is needed. And of course, share it with those you believe will enjoy it. I cannot ask for more.
Thank you for your patience, I will avoiding leaving such a big gap in updates in the future.
Stay safe,
Tales Untold.
PROJECT UPDATE
Tales Untold
CREATOR
Project Update: [Update 06] Book Size Vote
Hello all,
I'm still sick, so things have been slow. Core rules layout is nearing completion and it's been sent out for accessibility testing and review. All going well we'll apply that feedback and finalise layout. Then you'll all be getting sent a free first look of the core book.
You'll be able to provide feedback on that from there. After that, we'll be doing everything else in a single big push.
There is also a poll available to vote on the books size. If you wouldn't mind heading over and voting on that as the poll closes in a couple days, it'd be a big help!
That's about all for now. The next update will be sent along with the core booklet preview once it's ready. Hopefully within the next two weeks. Keep an eye out for that!
Stay safe,
Tales Untold.
I'm still sick, so things have been slow. Core rules layout is nearing completion and it's been sent out for accessibility testing and review. All going well we'll apply that feedback and finalise layout. Then you'll all be getting sent a free first look of the core book.
You'll be able to provide feedback on that from there. After that, we'll be doing everything else in a single big push.
There is also a poll available to vote on the books size. If you wouldn't mind heading over and voting on that as the poll closes in a couple days, it'd be a big help!
That's about all for now. The next update will be sent along with the core booklet preview once it's ready. Hopefully within the next two weeks. Keep an eye out for that!
Stay safe,
Tales Untold.
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