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Early Sample Excitement!

Update #24 · May 13, 2013 · 2 comments

So jealous of our West Coast team right now as they have a first off sample! Dave says it looks great, and that's what it looks like to me too. I am sooo looking forward to getting some games in with the real product soon!

We're likely entering into a stage where we will be sending more frequent updates. One of which will be super important for folks who have moved since filling out the survey. We've been keeping track of folks who have sent us emails about moving, but when that update goes out, please let us know again so that all the info is in the same place. There are lots of moving parts when shipping happens, and this greatly lowers the chance of mess ups. For now, here's the image that just made my day!

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48 hour Vote for print format

Update #23 - For backers only · May 6, 2013 · 75 comments

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Castle Dice production and Origins update.

Update #22 · Apr 28, 2013 · 13 comments

Big checks have been sent, dice are being made, cards are being printed, and it’s generally getting very exciting around here. We are right on time with production, so no issues there.

We were hoping to get a booth at GenCon this year to promote Castle Dice, but by the time we were ready to pull the trigger, all the booths were taken! We’re on a waiting list, in case anyone drops out, but I doubt that will happen. We looked around for other good sized shows that we can attend instead and ended up booking a booth at Origins. Origins is no GenCon, but it’s still got thousands of attendees so we figure it’s the next best thing in our budget/time frame. Origins is earlier in the Summer, which means we’ll need to do some tricky shipping to ensure we get a small amount of product to the show, but we think it’s important to get the word out any way we can. If you are planning on going to the show, contact us directly and we can arrange pick-up at the booth so you can get you your product a few days earlier. Maybe Jay can organize an impromptu “backers tournament/event” as well!

This is all getting very exciting here and we can’t wait to play our first games with real product. After Origins, we’ll likely hold some local “launch” events near our various offices (Portland, WA – Pittsburg, PA – and Lebanon, PA) for any backers who want to come in and enjoy a night of Castle Dice fun. We’ll get details of those events out when we get closer.

Thanks everyone! We’re almost there…

Luke

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Quick Update

Update #21 · Apr 3, 2013 · 5 comments

Had a small issue when my laptop got stolen since the last update - it required the company to get all new bank accounts, etc... But all is still on track thanks to the magic or international wire transfers. 

Delivery of product is scheduled to hit our shipping window still, so all is good and smooth for on-time delivery. 

We're investigating going to the consumer show Origins this Summer to show off the game. GenCon unfortunately has no booth space left, or we would have done that show too. If any of you live in the Columbus area and want to help out at the show, let me know. We don't know for sure yet, but it's looking likely.

Thanks all!

Luke

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From Pax/Gama!

Update #20 · Mar 24, 2013 · 3 comments

Got a request for more info - so here we go!

Kai and Dave were at Pax this week with our Pre-production copy showing distributors and foreign language partners.

Rob, Jay, and I are packing up our Pax booth right now. Crazy week here. We showed Castle Dice (and other stuff) in our booth and the Kickstarter room.

The big news is that final printing is underway after we fixed a printing issue with the rules!

I figure we are still right on schedule, and may ship a bit early if shipping to us is as fast as last time.

Ill ask Kai to take some pictures when things come in.

Sorry for the lack of updates. Honestly, there is a lot of hurry up and wait now with not much to say other than "Still on track!" But if you all want, I'll send that update every two weeks!

Luke

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    Dice and PDF version. This will get you all 63 custom dice for Castle Dice as well as the final clean print-to-play PDF version - allowing you to get the full game experience by using cards, boards, and tokens you print out yourself. You can also add this to higher levels if you want to expand your game to 8 players, but that's kinda nutz. Free domestic shipping. Canada, add $5. This level is not available outside of the US and Canada.

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    6-Pack shipping saver. In an attempt to help out our backers in expensive-to-ship-to areas, this level gets you 6 complete games and 6 limited edition art prints. shipped free to the US, Canada or Mexico. Just $30 more for shipping to Europe! Contact us for shipping outside those areas.

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    Games + Internship Opportunity! See how the fast paced, insane world of a small game company works. Spend 2 weeks working out of the Geek Dynasty offices in glorious Lebanon Pennsylvania or the Cipher Studios offices outside of Portland. You’ll get to work with us on whatever our current projects are. It could be another Kickstarter game, or maybe a major release based on a TV show, who knows? In addition, you’ll not get paid and have to find a place to live! You’ll also get two copies of Castle Dice and one copy of each of our previous Kickstarter Projects (Flame War and Miskatnoic School for Girls), and a line on your resume that will forever confuse future employers. Free international shipping. Don't laugh too hard, someone actually chose this for our MSfG launch, and is in our office as I type this (and he turned out to be one of our best Castle Dice play-testers - Hi Josh!)

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    Be a card. Your likeness in the game as illustrated by one of our artists. We'll work with you as to what card makes the most sense for you (Loyal Brother? Advisor? Daughter? who knows...). Your card will appear in all first edition printings of the game! You'll also get 2 copies of the game. Domestic US shipping included. Canada, add +$25, the rest of the world +$50.

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