IGS State of the Realm Q2(ish) 2020
over 3 years ago – Thu, Sep 03, 2020 at 07:07:08 AM

Okay, so "Q2" is probably stretching it a bit; the just-published State of the Realm update has been long overdue.

Updated Project Targets

This has been the overwhelming most popular request: for the stuff that's taking longer than expected initially, what's the new vision for timing?  In the past, I've tried to avoid saying anything explicit if I wasn't very, very certain; in my management day job, I've usually worked in climates where citing a revised date and then missing that is viewed as worse than just being honest and vague about what a reasonable target might be.  But I recognize that this is not a management day job, and that people want to understand, and that a best guess is often better than open-ended ambiguity.  So, I've added targets in the SotR update.

I want to stress, and thank you for, the overwhelming amount of optimistic, understanding, sympathetic, and generally positive feedback I've received.  Most of you seem to be super thrilled; many of you are eager to hear more, and I do respect that some of you are frustrated.

I have always delivered, and I will continue to deliver, as rapidly, and as completely, as I am capable of.  I thank you for your patience, now in this bizarre 2020 situation more than ever, and for the nearly 10,000 of you who have received at least one IGS product already, I'm always eager to hear your feedback!

Thank You!

Thank you as always for your patience, support, and constructive feedback.  2020 has been a heck of a year for us all, and yet, IGS has continued to produce a TON of products spanning thousands and thousands of pages and over a dozen books.

We're looking forward to much, much more yet in what has already been a record-breaking year of productivity for our teeny-tiny indie geekfest company.  None of this would be remotely possible without you, your support, and your own passion.

So: Thank you!

Onward!

State of the Realm Q2 2020 Update Coming Soon!
almost 4 years ago – Mon, Jul 06, 2020 at 03:06:56 PM

A very quick update to note that the IGS "State of the Realm" update for Q2 2020 will be coming shortly.  It's a bit overdue, as with July we're now technically into Q3, but I've been wanting to complete work on the Bestiary books, as well as to get some finalized artwork commissions from artists new and old, to provide a more well-rounded picture of things.

So much has happened so far in 2019 and 2020, between the much-longer-than-anticipated-to-lay-out Bestiary books, and of course the global pandemic, that my targets and estimates for most things in the pipeline are completely shot, and I'd like to provide an honest, updated sense of where things stand and what I'm working on, when.

As part of the State of the Realm, I'll be providing an updated estimate for all outstanding work.

So stay tuned... and as always, thank you for your patience and support!

Onward!

Fulfillment of Current Version!
almost 4 years ago – Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 07:45:04 PM

Hi folks!  Quick update; I've synched up the BackerKit log with my personal fulfillment tracker, and I've sent out copies of all published products to everyone who's entitled to them.  If you believe you're owed something and haven't gotten a notification from DriveThruRPG, please message me, email me, or comment below and I'll investigate.

The one wrinkle is that when I went to sent most of you a copy of the Premium Atlas PDF, DTRPG balked, and wouldn't let me.  This is bizarre since that book has been published and untouched for years now, so I have a request in to DTRPG customer support.  As soon as it's resolved, I'll shoot that out too.

One final note: I'm currently running a weekly, 8-PC Pathfinder run of Dark Obelisk 1: Berinncorte on Roll20, and I must say, it's an absolute blast.  In particular, the high-res map files are fantastically useful in a VTT setting.

Despite everything else going on in my pipeline, and COVID-19, I should actually (gasp!) be ON-TRACK for fulfilling the Collector's Edition on time as targeted.  Fingers crossed!

Onward!

BackerKit Surveys Sent!
almost 4 years ago – Wed, May 06, 2020 at 08:34:20 PM

Just a quick note that the BackerKit surveys have been sent out.  

If you didn't receive one, please let me know.  Otherwise, let me know if you have questions as to the Add-Ons or other options.

A number of you had asked during the campaign if you could pledge at $1 during the campaign, and then upgrade / change your pledge; yes, you can in the BackerKit survey.

Onward!

BackerKit & Pre-Order Store
about 4 years ago – Tue, May 05, 2020 at 07:35:24 AM

A quick update: I've completed the BackerKit survey, and have submitted it for their review.  1-2 business days, and you should see the survey in your inbox; I'll post an update when this happens.

Also, I've gotten a number of requests from folks who missed the Kickstarter... have no fear; there is a Pre-Order Store that's available now.

Onward!