Progress Report - January 24, 2025

Backers! We wanted to check in again with an update.

Chinese New Year has begun and thus, our production is halted until mid-February.

This doesn’t mean we are just sitting around, though.

It’s the same story over here. We’re using this time to keep moving through the playtesting of Acts 2 + 3 as well as getting all the rest of the files packaged up for proofing for when the factory opens up again.

Like we’ve said, we’ve got 5 dedicated groups running through the entire product meticulously. No time is being wasted as every session they are catching new things. Every new thing they catch is an issue that you will not run into when you finally receive the game. It’s a time-consuming process for sure, but as we’ve said, we’re putting in the work now so that we don’t run into balance problems or game-breaking bugs after delivery.

We’d like to thank our developer Ian for taking on the tedious task of managing these groups and implementing their feedback. He has been putting in seriously long hours to get this done and we appreciate him.




Mass-Production


In regards to production, luckily we had a month-long head-start before CNY so we’re still feeling good about an April / May fulfillment for this first batch of products.

To recap, all the plastics have been mass-produced and all of our printed files have been given the greenlight.

If you’re curious, here are some examples of the digital proofs we’ve been receiving from the factory as of late.


Mass Production - Wave 2A


Estimated delivery for Wave 2A : April / May 2025

Let’s just call this upcoming wave, “Wave 2A”. This wave, includes:

  • The Cave Sickle Queen Bounty Pack
  • The Pit Boss Bounty Pack
  • Trail of a Princess Adventure Pack
  • Act 1 Token Upgrade Pack
  • Lupercalia 2021 Pack
  • Cross-Promotion Pack
  • Silvia
  • XL Sleeves
  • 1.2 Box + Inserts

Also, by popular demand, we will be producing more 1.2 Update Packs with Wave 2A.



Design + Dev


Everything on this campaign has been designed, so in that regard, we are done.


The only development left is in Pirates.


Our talented writer and designer Kris is giving Pirates his final dev pass before we prepare the files for playtesting with the goal of being done by the third week of February.


Once he’s done, we move right into layout and then playtesting.


As stated before, our goal is to get Act 2 + 3, Pirates, and everything else pending into print at the same time with a delivery goal of July / August.


Pirates, Vol. 1 is huge but we have the resources to make sure we knock out the playtesting as quickly and efficiently as possible.



Wave 2B - AKA “Everything Else”



Wave 2B includes:


Estimated delivery : July / August 2025

  • Middara - Unintentional Malum Act 2 + 3
  • Pirates of Elenia, Vol. 1
  • The Collector Bounty Pack
  • KS2 Promo Pack
  • Vile Variations
  • Art Book, Vol. 2
  • Act 2 +3 Extra Dice
  • Lupercalia 2022 Pack
  • Lupercalia 2023 Pack
  • Back To School 2023 Pack
  • Vestalia 2023 Pack
  • Lo-fi Nightingale


Fury of Nature


Apparently we can’t catch a break. 9 of the 13 cartons of Fury of Nature heading to the US got held up at customs. Our plans of smuggling drugs were foiled, darn!


A good chunk of the orders for this have been fulfilled, but alas, most have not. We’re working out the issue and will get them delivered as soon as we can.


Sign Off


If you feel so inclined in the comments, let us know what you’d like to see from our updates from here on out.


We’re happy keeping them straight to the point. That’s actually easier for us anyway!

But, if you like a little spice thrown in, like Codex entries and such, we’re more than happy to do that.


Also, we randomly post things on Facebook. It’s more like stream-of-consciousness posting and nothing terribly organized, but give us a follow over there for the mini-updates we post.


Until next time!