In the end we unlocked two regions for the travel guidebook: The Old Kingdom and The Dark Forest. Every backer will get a digital file with those regions, which will have some juicy new lore details.
Here's what's coming up:
-Daryl is finishing up the last pages of this issue. It's 50 pages long - that's no joke! I expect he will be wrapping up sometime this month.
-Once the art is done, Dave will finish lettering the comic (he has already lettered the first 24 pages). Then we will get the digital files and print files ready to ship off.
-Meanwhile, I'll be working on the travel guidebook chapters, which will include two new maps in addition to the world map, illustrated by Dave Swartz.
-I will be working on the pledge manager, which will go out around the time we have the digital comics ready.
-Once order numbers are confirmed and all the files are ready, I'll send the files to the printer. Printing for this project is somewhat complicated, as between stickers, trading cards, collector boxes, standard editions, and the Collector Edition, I'll actually be ordering from four different printers.
-Once all the rewards have arrived, I'll coordinate with my shipping team (that's me and two people who help me out on weekends sometimes) to get the packages out as quickly as possible! Currently I'm hoping for a December fulfilment, but that's pretty optimistic - it might be more like January.
Here's the last bit of news - this is not the end for Edward and pals. This is the last issue of Unicorn: Vampire Hunter, but the story will eventually live on. We will be doing a collected edition of Volume 2 next year, and we have other plans as well. Stay tuned - and thanks as always for your support.
Thank you everyone for backing and helping us bring this book to you.
We crushed our first stretch goal this weekend, so we'll be adding a lore drop to this campaign. Your votes are in, so we'll be visiting Talderra, the ancient Zymeran city built by a long dead god.
The next stretch goal will be at $6,000 and will add a new sticker pack to every physical pledge.
We had planned for 3 stickers, but our discord server convinced us to add a fourth design. (Speaking of, if you would like to join it and hang out, you can do so here: Join the Discord, Meet some Friends
We took the Kavan standee to Ocala Con this weekend and had a lot of fun taking photos with him. I think our friends and other con attendees had fun with him too!
Vote below then ask a specific question in the comments! We will compile for Steve once we hit 500 backers - don't forget to share the campaign so we get there faster!
At 500 backers, Steve goes live for a backers-only Q&A. Send your questions ahead, then join the private stream and ask the follow-ups yourself in chat. Date announced after we unlock it. Also opens the Nexus Archive Wallpaper Pack as an add-on.
Goal: 500 backers reached! β We did it! This project reached this goal!
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.
Steve will draw remarque sketches live during the Saturday livestream.
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.
How to claim a sketch
THESE ARE THE FIRST 2 UP FOR GRABS - CLAIM THEM NOW!
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.
Good to know
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.
When we hit $75,000, weβll send a full studio care package of books to Comic Books for Troops, helping put comics and art books into the hands of service members around the world. From Steve's studio to wherever it finds them.
When we hit $75,000, weβll send a full studio care package of books to Comic Books for Troops, helping put comics and art books into the hands of service members around the world. From Steve's studio to wherever it finds them.
Weβve been calling this project the Nexus Compendium, but a lot of folks thought that meant another Omnibus. What weβre really making is a deep, behind-the-scenes reference book about Nexus history, so weβre testing a clearer name. Which name best captures what this project is?
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