Greetings from the Dens!

 

You may have noticed our silence on this campaign; we’ve had a lot going on behind the scenes, much of it out of our control. But long story short, we were set to begin building. We hooked the camera up and watched as the first equipment was unloaded. About then things came to a halt as the permitting process ran into some snags. Several weeks of back and forth saw an increase in the overall price of the project amounting to about $30,000 (which means $45,000 by the time it is done), and that put us uncomfortably over a threshold I had imposed on the build cost ($350,000).  Coupled with all the new equipment costs we’ve taken on, it raised some serious red flags.
 
After giving it a great deal of thought, I decided to shut the current build down. I do not feel TLG can risk the companies’ finances when we have so many commitments to the wider gaming community (Castle Zagyg, Gygaxian Fantasy Worlds, and the Adventurers Backpack, and Barsoom, for instance). The current build is shut down, and this campaign will follow in the next few days. I do not want to take any pledged funds and end up sitting on them for what could be a week or a year.
 
So where does that leave us? We are back to square one with a great deal of experience in our pockets and have a better understanding of the lay of the land. We have put the Beebe land up for sale and are currently looking for another yard to play in. Hopefully it won’t take long, though things are hopping here in Arkansas. Everyone and their dog has decided to move here! Ha, it's a beautiful state.
 
As we are not in any way shape or form giving up the idea of getting the names of supporters installed into our new build, we have set up a new sign up page. If you are interested in a future commitment, just hop over and join the list. We won’t be emailing you or contacting you unless we have land and have begun the build or bought a building. You can find that page here: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/3e1af271-336e-413b-8d10-e7ccbbf907df/landing 
 
We wish to offer a very gracious hobbit-style thank you for the support and help you have already shown. We are only at the beginning of this adventure and a little setback is nothing more than a chance to catch one’s breath.
 
Thank you ALL!! Trollzah!!
 
Steve Chenault

CEO

Troll Lord Games

Greetings from the Troll Dens,

 

We have some interesting news. A little bit of a setback, but nothing the trolls aren’t used to.
 
As many of you know, particularly those backing this campaign, Troll Lord Games purchased a 5-acre plot last spring and have been working toward building our print facility and warehouse there. Once purchased, we set about designing two buildings and then began the financing process. Expecting about a 30 day turn around, we were all keyed up to go forward. Of course, the bank took a month’s worth of Sundays to get the loan worked up, but after a long wait and a small mountain of cash for closing on the loan, we were good to go. 
 
Last week we installed the webcam and live streamed from the site of the build for a half hour. Those who tuned in could see a dozer sitting there ready to begin scrapping.
 
Enter the city planning commission. Turns out they updated the building codes back in June, unbeknownst to me or the contractor. Suddenly our building was illegal and we were denied a permit. The changes the city required were not to my liking nor to the betterment of the building. Even if they were, our bank loan was tied to a specific build and would not apply to a new build; we would have to begin that lengthy process all over again.
 
With that we were left with a choice. Change the building design to meet the new regulations, increase cost significantly, loose the loan, and start all over again; or sell the land and move the project.

 

I have opted for the latter. If we are lucky, we can sell the original 5 acres for more than we paid and use that money toward the build. But what this means is that we are going to be delayed a spell until we find a new spot. Hopefully that doesn’t take very long.

Where does that leave your pledge? Nothing changes. We are going forward with the build regardless; it’s just delayed again. We have asked Backerkit to extend the campaign so that you are not charged in a few weeks during this time of crazy turmoil. To no one’s surprise here, they have generously done so; we are incredibly grateful for support of Backerkit’s team.
 
This journey has been one wild ride, and both I personally and the trolls in general have encountered a host of new challenges, problems, and twists and turns. It’s like we are actually playing Paper and Landscapes, a game of building in the modern world!
 
I’m glad you all are along for the ride though! Never worry! We’ll get there. The trolls always do. If you're interested in reading more about our plans for the TLG Factory, including why we think domestic printing is so important and how to add your name to this build, check out our campaign here!

All the best,
Steve and the Troll Lords

We've secured the financing for the building. NOW your place in RPG history is even more assured. Join us at the table and have your name, a friend's name, or your character's name immortalized; we've added new pledge levels and add-ons so that you can add all of the above!

🧱 Pledge now to add your name to the future of SIEGE gameplay! 🧱

See Steve and his wife Kathy signing away their future!
 

Newly Added Pledge Levels and Add-ons for extra bricks. 

Get an extra brick (or two, or three, or four).  For a friend, a loved one, an enemy whom you want to leave a viscous mockery quote, a treasured character, a party member, gaming convention, hobby shop, or other initiative that you'd like to honor with a permanent place in our new printing facility, add their name by adding an additional brick to your pledge!

Booth #359 - come say hi and battle us for honor!