Correction: Grand Tome Edition Live at 10am Eastern!
almost 3 years ago – Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 09:03:35 AM

Hi Backers!

Just a quick correction regarding the Limited Run Grand Tome Edition sale. I've just been alerted that the start time for both the standard book/bookplate combo as well as the Collector's Bundle has been changed from noon to 10am Eastern Time (7am PT / 3pm BST) via www.limitedrungames.com

That's only one hour from the time of this update!

I don't want anyone who wants a copy to miss out in the event they sell quickly. Sorry for the confusion!

~Dave

Introducing the Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone Grand Tome Edition
almost 3 years ago – Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 08:33:50 PM

Howdy, Backers!

Got a cool announcement today... no, it's not Dreamside THIS time (but hold onto your hats... that's coming very soon ;)

Introducing the Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone: Grand Tome Edition

The Grand Tome Edition is a variant cover version of the original book featuring a beautiful blue leatherette and gold foil-stamped cover designed to resemble the Grand Tomes from Yooka Laylee! The snazzy color combo matches Playtonic's iconic colors! Naturally, the paper edges have also been gloriously gold gilded. Good gravy!

Did I mention it's LIMITED?! 

Here's the deal... this variant edition is limited to only 1000 copies... period. Once they're gone, they're gone for good! Each copy is signed and numbered by... me! And, no, I have no control over who gets book one!

The book is being sold by my good buddies at Limited Run Games. You can grab your copy next week on June 29 at noon Eastern Time. I'd post some links/pricing but I actually don't have those deets yet. Just make sure you visit Limited Run Games' Website around noon on the 29th.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE...

Limited Run has also partnered with Game Decks to produce the Yooka-Laylee Game Decks card game as well as Capital B-Sides, a music CD filled with brand new Yooka-Laylee-inspired tunes! I've heard these tunes. They are awesome. Trust me.

If you plan to snag all of these goodies, the whole batty collection will be sold together in the Expanded Grand Tome Collection which will include all the goods: the book, bookplate, Game Decks Gold Edition, and Capital B-Sides CD. Again, stay tuned to Limited Run for more info soon!

We'll be in touch again soon enough! I've been working hard at prepping the Dreamside Book One campaign, which is next in line. It's been a lot of work getting the story finished for all four books in the series. More to come on that...

Until we meet again, keep Dreaming!

~Dave

Coming soon...
over 3 years ago – Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 04:57:56 PM

HEY BACKERS!

Been awhile! At this point, everyone should have completely received their Kracklestone rewards... with one tiny exception (see below). I've heard wonderful things from all of you and it's been a true pleasure seeing our many backers showing off their copies and extras. Your comments have been heart-warming and tremendously encouraging. As I always say, it's the backers who really make this all possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Okay, enough mushy stuff...

Time to talk Project B!

The only remaining reward is the digital wallpaper pack. Forgot about that one, eh?! I've held it back because it'll contain a little surprise related to the next Dreamprism book. Look out for the wallpaper pack soon.

So what's the next project??? Get ready for an epic SIX-BOOK fantasy adventure forged over many years! That's right, Dreamers... it's time for DREAMSIDE BOOK ONE! Click that link to learn more about Sarah's incredible journey.

My plan is to launch a new campaign next month, which is coming up pretty quickly. More details to follow but I'm really counting on you to support this new project. It's very hard to make a new series work and it'll need all the help it can get! It's gonna be amazing and you'll definitely want to get in on the first printing of this beautiful book series.

I'll send out another update soon with dates and more info.

Meanwhile, if anyone has yet to receive their Kracklestone goodies, please send me a PM!

Until next time!

~Dave

International Shipping Update IV: A New Hope
almost 4 years ago – Fri, May 29, 2020 at 02:49:17 PM

Hey Backers!

If you guessed this update is only for international backers, you'd be correct!

As predicted, the TSA has completely dropped the ball and is refusing to communicate with us. SO, as promised earlier this week, we're completely changing our shipping method so we can get your rewards out to you!

By the time you receive this update, some of you will already be getting your tracking emails! Exciting, huh?!

Here's how it's gonna work:

• For everyone outside of the UK, your package will ship either via UPS international or USPS first class, with a strong preference for UPS. Unfortunately, some orders through UPS will be extremely expensive (well into the hundreds of dollars) and we simply can't afford that. Also, UPS cannot deliver to PO Boxes, which some of you listed as your address. In that case, we'll default to USPS which maxes out at around $35. Unfortunately (for me), together with the packing and fulfillment costs, that runs about $40 per package, quite a bit more than we collected for even the most distant backers. Live and learn! Fortunately, many should be less expensive than that. Let's hope there isn't too much damage!
• For backers in the UK, your packages are being air freighted to England and will be sent through your Royal Mail as domestic shipments. Air freight is far more expensive than by boat, but it will literally take a whole month less to ship via air.

This virus has severely impacted international shipping. It's really the main reason for all this trouble to begin with. We're seeing some very slow delivery times. Someone the other day mentioned he's been waiting over six weeks for a different delivery from the US. Let's hope things move more quickly for us!

I ask you to please be patient and avoid worrying if your package takes a long time to arrive. This is the last step! Your tracking email will give you a number you can check periodically, so as long as it states that the package is still on its way, please have faith it will reach you.

Thanks again for everything! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel... can you? ;)

~Dave

International Shipping Episode III: The Revenge of the Ship
almost 4 years ago – Tue, May 26, 2020 at 01:09:44 PM

Quick update for international backers...

...TSA hasn't provided our release authorization yet. So I made an EXECUTIVE DECISION. I'm giving them until Friday morning to allow the packages to ship using our existing bulk international plan. If we don't hear from them by then, I'm going to do the following:

• For UK orders, I'll air freight your packages to a fulfillment warehouse in England. From there, they'll be labeled and sent out via domestic Royal Mail. Air freight is, obviously, much faster than sea freight--about 8 days from US to UK. Then, domestic shipping should only be another few days.
• For every other country, your order will be upgraded to another shipping method, most likely UPS Standard International. There are some orders that UPS will really gouge us on, so those may go out via USPS international instead, which costs about $35 max for any given order.

I'll get your orders to you if I have to bring them myself! I just need to find my old magic carpet...

~Dave