We know it's been a bit since we posted an update, but not to worry! We haven't disappeared and we're still actively working on bringing ArchRavels: Magic Socks, Expansion Packs, Theme Packs, and more to life!
December was a very quiet month for us here at XYZ as we all took some time to rest and relax after a VERY busy year.
We started off January finishing up all the Special Requests you folks unlocked during the campaign. And now present them here for your enjoyment!
First Up - Our 4 New Crafter's Favorite Special Requests:
Aquatic Pack
Spooky Pack
Rulebooks & Packaging We're also in the process of finalizing the rulebooks and packaging for all the products in the campaign. As those items are completed we'll also post them here!
PLEDGE MANAGER! We've had a LOT of requests and questions regarding when the Pledge Manager for ArchRavels: Magic Socks will open up. We're planning to get that up and running in the next few weeks and will launch it with an announcement here. So if you know someone who missed the campaign - Just stay tuned.
We'll be back with another update as more assets are completed AND will have news in a future update regarding the outcome of CUDDLEDOME :-)
Stay Crafty! Team XYZ
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THANK YOU!
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From all of us here at XYZ Game Labs: Thank You!
ArchRavels is very special to us and the support that Magic Socks got, really showed us how much y'all love AR too!
We're super excited to bring these new expansions, theme packs, and deluxe components to your collection and your table.
We've seen a few questions pop up regarding WHEN you'll be able to purchase the stuffy that wins and while we don't have an exact date yet we are planning to have this added to the Pledge Manager before we get to our fulfillment stage.
Speaking of the Pledge Manager!
We're in the process of getting this set up and expect to launch the Pledge Manager and open up access for Late Pledges later this month. We'll be posting here and on our social media accounts when that happens, so keep an eye out if you missed your chance.
Unlocked Special Request Packs
We succeed in hitting 1,000 backers to unlock the SPOOKY PACK and 1,200 backers to unlock the AQUATIC PACK. We'll have the final art for both coming in the next week or two. (ArchRavels Artist, Rochelle Steder is literally working on these RIGHT NOW!)
Both of these Special Request Packs will be included in every copy of ArchRavels: Magic Socks - so as long as that is part of your pledge: You'll be getting them!
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FINAL DAY just 12 HOURS LEFT! 500% FUNDED!
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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock the Gnome Pack!
4 Gnome Themed Special Requests!
In progress
(85%)
Goal: 1,500 backers —
We need 211 more to reach this goal.
The last day is here! We've got just about 12 Hours Left - The Campaign Ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm!
Not only did we unlock the AQUATIC PACK over the weekend but we're 80% to unlocking the GNOME PACK!
Last week we showed you 3 of the 4 items in the SPOOKY PACK. Here is #4: The Spider!
Today we can give you a preview of the sketches for the AQUATIC PACK! We'll keep sharing new art as it comes in - even after the campaign is over :-)
CUDDLEDOME FINAL ROUND!
Today is not only the last day of the campaign - but the start of voting for the FINAL ROUND of CUDDLEDOME!
Results from the FINAL FOUR: Loch Ness Stuffy beat Stegofluffus (218 to 77) Cuddlope hopped past Otter (121 to 94)
FINAL ROUND MATCHUP: Loch Ness Stuffy vs Cuddlope (VOTE HERE or click the image below)
Thank you to all our backers, fans, and friends who have shared our campaign. We're super excited that this new suite of ArchRavels products are going to be a reality and can't wait to get these in your hands!
What Happens Next?
After the campaign closes it'll be a week or two before we get a late pledge option opened up - but we will be offering late pledges.
Just a reminder that we are expecting to deliver this campaign in Q2 of 2023 and won't be charging shipping until about 30 days before fulfillment begins.
Happy Crafting!
-Team XYZ
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CUDDLEDOME: FINAL FOUR
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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock the Aquatic Pack!
4 New Adorable Aquatic Themed Special Requests in Magic Socks
We did it! This project reached this goal!
Goal: 1,200 backers —
This goal was reached on Oct 31, 2022 4:21am PDT
THE FINAL FOUR ARE HERE!
Round 3.1: Loch Ness Stuffy vs Stegofluffus (VOTE HERE or click the image below) Round 3.2: Otter vs Cuddlope (VOTE HERE or click the image below)
Here's how they got there:
Stegofluffus with a BIG UPSET over Mothman (148 to 88 votes) after beating Softsquatch(144 to 54) in Round 1. Loch Ness Stuffy beats out Red Panda (98 to 59 votes) after beating Tiny T-Rex (177 to 51)in Round 1
Cuddlope hops right past Ankylosaurus (106 to 53 votes)
after beating Buffalo(142 to 38) in Round 1.
Otter slides by Tricomfosocks (92 to 63 votes) after beating Snuggledactyl (128 to 94) in Round 1.
Here's the Current CUDDLEDOME Brackets:
After this, we've only got 1 Cuddledome Matchup Left! The FINALS!
Stay Crafty!
- Team XYZ
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock the Spooky Pack!
We did it! This project reached this goal!
Goal: 1,000 backers —
This goal was reached on Oct 20, 2022 7:40pm PDT
Unlock the Aquatic Pack!
4 New Adorable Aquatic Themed Special Requests in Magic Socks
We did it! This project reached this goal!
Goal: 1,200 backers —
This goal was reached on Oct 31, 2022 4:21am PDT
Unlock the Gnome Pack!
4 Gnome Themed Special Requests!
In progress
(85%)
Goal: 1,500 backers —
We need 211 more to reach this goal.
It's the Final Countdown!!! (bah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah!!!)
This has been a tremendous three weeks, but it's time to finish this project and bind off!
The CUDDLEDOME ROUND 2 IS HERE!
It's time to end the first round and see who advanced to the Cuddly Elite 8!
Voting will be open for these matchups until 11:59 pm Thursday.
Friday we'll announce the FINAL FOUR!
New Achievement Unlocked: The Spooky Pack!
Thank you all for helping us reach 1,000 backers, we've now unlocked the Spooky Pack!
Four new Spooky-Themed Special Requests will now be in every copy of ArchRavels: Magic Socks! (Art for 3 of the 4 is below)
Next Achievement: The Aquatic Pack (1,200 Backers)
Now that the Spooky Pack is unlocked we are ready for the next achievement: The Aquatic Pack. These lovable water-based animals are ready to make their cuddly debut. The Aquatic Pack will include; Duck, Platypus, Koi Fish, and Turtle.
Final Achievement: The Gnome Pack (1,500 Backers)
Our last Achievement will be a Special Request pack related directly to the Magic Socks expansion. It will contain, a Gnome Hat, The Fairy Garden, and two more yet-to-be-revealed Gnome-Related Items. Let's keep the momentum going so we can unlock this magical pack!
We want to thank all our amazing backers for getting us to this point. This has been an amazing campaign and we can't wait to get this into your hands.
Stay Crafty -Team XYZ
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Halfway Home: Over 100k, SPOOKY Pack Reveal, & CUDDLEDOME UPDATE!
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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock the Spooky Pack!
We did it! This project reached this goal!
Goal: 1,000 backers —
This goal was reached on Oct 20, 2022 7:40pm PDT
Only Halfway & Over 100K!
It's hard to believe the campaign is already halfway over! We're really excited that y'all broke through the $100k Milestone! We could not have done it without you. Thanks to you the world of boardgames & fiber arts is more colorful and crafty.
Community Achievement: Unlock "The Spooky Pack"!
We're only about 20 Backers away from Unlocking the 1st Community Achievement: The Spooky Pack! Halloween wouldn't be complete without some cuddly frights and cozy haunts.
Here are some Spooky Sketches for a preview!
And a peek at the completed art for Skelly:
Next Community Achievement: The Aquatic Pack! - 1,200 Backers
We'll release more information about this after we've reached the Spooky Pack Milestone :-)
CUDDLEDOME Update! We're halfway through the campaign and halfway through Round 1 of the CUDDLEDOME!
Round 1.3: Softsquatch vs Stegofluffus - WINNER: Stegofluffus Round 1.4: Cuddlope vs Buffalo - WINNER: Cuddlope
NEW CUDDLEDOME MATCHUPS!
Halfway through Round 1! So far in the first round: Mothman BARELY squeaked out a win against Aye-Aye (51% to 49%) and Ankylosaurus pulled a BIG UPSET against Owlbear. Stegofluffus and Cuddlope both cruised right into the 2nd round with Softsquatch & Buffalo barely even putting up a fight.
We have 4 New Cuddledome Matchups going live today!
Let's close our Round 1! Tiny T-Rex vs Loch Ness Stuffy, Koala vs Tricomosocks, Chupa-hug-ra vs Red Panda and Otter vs Snuggledactyl are all going live RIGHT NOW!
Just hit the images below to go CAST YOUR VOTE! Each poll will be open for 2 days and then we'll move on to ROUND 2!
That's all for now and as always:
Stay Crafty,
-Team XYZ
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Week One is Done!
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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock the Spooky Pack!
We did it! This project reached this goal!
Goal: 1,000 backers —
This goal was reached on Oct 20, 2022 7:40pm PDT
What a week!
Seriously, this is not where we thought we would be after just ONE WEEK, with 3 weeks to go we are already funded at almost 400%! Thank you to our crafty fans! There is still plenty to talk about and plenty of time to get your crafty friends involved. Here are some things to entice them to join the Fun!
Crochet Patterns!
It's been asked and yes we will be including Crochet patterns in the ArchRavels Magic Socks expansion and in each of the Theme Packs. We already have one finished and we're really excited to share it with you here.
Introducing The Mothman Crochet Pattern by Cat Wilson @ LoveableHugables! This will be included in every copy of the Cryptids Theme Pack. (We'll unveil more patterns as they are finished)
The Cuddledome Continues!
Our First Major Upset! ANKYLOSAURUS beats OWLBEAR!
Today we unveil Rounds 1.3 & 1.4! Don't let your favorite lose! Vote today!
Round 1.3: Softsquatch vs Stegofluffus (VOTE HERE or click the image below)
Round 1.4: Buffalo vs Cuddlope (VOTE HERE or click the image below)
New Special Request Art Reveal!
Jo's playful kitty loves its cat toy. And Jo LOVES to make them. Here's Jo the Maker's Favorite Special Request:
One More Thing To Share!
Community Achievements! We're starting the first of our community achievements! Everyone will unlock 4 SPOOKY Special Requests when we hit 1,000 backers! What does the SPOOKY pack have in it? Well, it has 4 Spooky Halloween-Themed Special Requests :-)
That's all for now, stay tuned for more updates, and thank you again for all your support!
Stay Crafty Friends,
- Team XYZ
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Day 3: 300% Funded!
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HOLY COW, THIS IS TOTALLY KNOTS!
As of the writing of this update, we have raised over 3 times our funding goal! We're 300% funded and it's all thanks to you!
We aren't even close to slowing down. We've got so much coming and we can't wait to share it with all of our wonderful backers. Here's an update on what's been going on so far:
The CUDDLEDOME!
The Round 1.1 match-up of Mothman vs Aye-Aye is moving along, with over 240 votes cast! As of right now, it looks like Mothman will advance to the next round!
Let's Get Round 1.2 Started: Ankylosaurus vs Owlbear.
Who will come out on top, will it be the cute spiny herbivore or the fantastical mash-up? Get your votes in on the latest poll attached above to decide who will advance and who will be left in the cuddly dust! Keep checking back as we will be announcing winners and new matchups about every 2 days.
New Special Requests!
Art for some of the Special Requests included in ArchRavels: Magic Socks is starting to come in and we have the first finished piece!
Have a look at Mauro's Dog Bandana, and before you ask, yes there will be one special request for each new character's featured pet!
That's all for now, but there is so much more to come!
Thank you all again so much and remember to Stay Crafty!
-Team XYZ
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100% Funded on DAY ONE!
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WOAH!
THANK YOU!!!!
It's only been a few hours since we launched and you've already helped make this cozy project a reality!
And we're just getting started - over the next week we'll be showcasing new matchups in the CUDDLEDOME, posting BackerOnly Polls to decide what Special Requests will be in the Expansions AND Theme Packs, and a couple of other surprises :-)
We're very proud of these additions to the Crafty-Verse and look forward to enchanting your game table once again!
Happy Crafting!
- Team XYZ
PS: Don't forget to vote in our first CUDDLEDOME poll: Mothman vs Aye-Aye. One of the new items from ArchRavels is gonna be a stuffy! 16 Adorable Creations enter - 1 will leave STUFFY-FIED! ENTER THE CUDDLEDOME!
