Next Steps
Thanks everyone for making this possible!
The first thing I need to do this week is make final changes to the packaging (adding name credits to the manual and box for the people who got those rewards). And then, the updated packaging needs to be sent to Nintendo for final approval (yes, they need to approve every little change to packaging). Here's hoping they don't give us any (additional) trouble!
After that, I need to wait for the money to transfer out of Amazon ($79,070.68 appeared in my Amazon account literally ONE MINUTE after the campaign ended---yeah, it's not $90K, because fees have been subtracted, and some credit card charges have bounced). As soon as I get the transfer at my bank, I can wire it through to Nintendo and the printer to start the manufacturing (which will cost about $60,120---the rest of the money will cover me shipping the game to 1300 people worldwide from my garage).
The estimated turn time for Nintendo cartridges and package printing is 35 days. But it will be slightly longer, because we need to sign/number 1000 of the cover sheets right in the middle of the packaging process. Then, once all the pieces are put together by the packaging company, I will have 125 boxes (11 pounds each!) delivered to my house by freight truck.
After that, we will be hand-assembling the limited edition packaging, which will take a bit of time. August is the estimated ship target for the first batch---we'll see how it goes!
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May 9, 2012 -
May 26, 2012
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- Website: hcsoftware.sourceforge...
Pledge $5 or more
44 backers
A physical photocopy of the redacted company memo from the Diamond Trust of London archives (mailed worldwide).
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $35 or more
300 backers
A boxed copy of Diamond Trust of London, regular edition. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $40 or more
39 backers
A boxed copy of Diamond Trust of London, regular edition, plus a physical photocopy of a redacted company memo from the Diamond Trust of London archives. Several different memos will be produced---which one will you get? (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $50 or more
26 backers
A boxed copy of Diamond Trust of London, regular edition; plus a digital download of the Kickstarter-exclusive Soundtrack Anthology album of demos, remixes, and outtakes; plus a physical photocopy of a redacted company memo from the Diamond Trust of London archives. Several different memos will be produced---which one will you get? (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $55 or more
589 backers All gone!
A limited edition boxed copy of Diamond Trust of London. Only 1000 of these will be available, ever, and this is the main route to get one. Signed and numbered. Special inclusions inside the package. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $65 or more
41 backers
Two boxed copies of the regular edition. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $80 or more
7 backers
Two boxed copies of the regular edition, plus two digital downloads of the Kickstarter-exclusive Soundtrack Anthology album, plus two different physical photocopies of redacted company memos from the Diamond Trust of London archives. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $85 or more
40 backers All gone!
One boxed copy of the limited edition plus one boxed copy of the regular edition. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $100 or more
60 backers All gone!
Two boxed copies of the limited edition. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $105 or more
90 backers All gone!
Two boxed copies of the limited edition. (Free USA shipping. Add $13 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $400 or more
8 backers Limited (13 of 21 left)
Special funding credit in the manual, PLUS two boxed copies of the limited edition, AND one of your copies will have a low sequence number (in the range #10 to #34). (Free shipping worldwide.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
4 backers All gone!
A hand-crafted Diamond Trust of London archive box containing a collection of artifacts that is even more f************g than what is in the limited edition, PLUS special funding credit in the manual, PLUS two boxed copies of the limited edition, AND one of your copies will have a lower sequence number (in the range #6 to #9). (Free shipping worldwide.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $3,000 or more
1 backer Limited (3 of 4 left)
A custom, hand-altered USB flash drive containing 221 separate WAV sound files that fuel the music engine (make your own remix) and 119 separate PNG image files that comprise the sprites, fonts, and other graphics---see how Diamond Trust works on the inside; PLUS a hand-crafted Diamond Trust of London archive box containing a collection of artifacts that is even more f************g than what is in the limited edition, PLUS special funding credit on the back of the box, PLUS two boxed copies of the limited edition, AND one of your copies will have an ending sequence number (in the range #1000 to #997). (Free shipping worldwide.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
A hand-crafted Diamond Trust of London mega archive box containing a huge collection of artifacts that is yet even more f************g than what is in the previous rewards, PLUS a hand-altered USB flash drive containing source sound and image files (see previous reward), PLUS special funding credit on the back of the box, PLUS two boxed copies of the limited edition, AND one of your copies will have a super-low sequence number (in the range #2 to #5). AND all of it HAND DELIVERED to you in your town anywhere in the world by masterminds Jason Rohrer and Tom Bailey. You will get an anonymous letter telling you to go to a particular pay phone at a particular time and await further instructions...
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
Comments
Creator ty krasnoff on July 13, 2012
I've been watching this game for over a year now, before the kickstart program. The game looks fascinating However I have other games he's created and it is his ideals (which he clearly displays through his work) that I am supporting here. In this day and age, anyone with ideals such as his, needs the support of anyone who will listen. The messege of the game itself, in this particular case, speaks volumes. Kudos. I predict many more success for Jaon Rohrer - Tyger Kralin, R.Hy. Mentalist
Creator Stephen on June 23, 2012
Congratulations! Cannot wait to play. Give us some updates on the packaging process so my mind doesn't explode in anticipation!
Creator Nathan Lazaroff on June 3, 2012
I'm gonna be honest, I funded it because it looks like a good game
Creator Brendan Sinclair on May 30, 2012
Fantastic. Now that it's done, I want to say that I didn't fund this because I think I will play or enjoy your game. I funded it because of what you represent, because your game clearly has Something To Say, and because you seem to approach gamers and gaming itself with honesty and honor. And that is something I simply don't see from many others in the industry, independent or otherwise.
Creator Samuel Batista on May 29, 2012
Jason, this is one of my most highly anticipated games of the year. I can't wait to play a game that attempts to showcase and expose human behaviors in their most simplest form. Too much in this world is driven by economics and greed. I hope to be inspired by this game and continue using games as a tool for change, not just entertainment. You sir are a pioneer.
Creator Jan Baybusky on May 27, 2012
I wish you the best of luck. Hope it's a big success and you make lots and lots of money!!
Creator Joel Uhlander on May 27, 2012
As far as we know Jason might end up with quite a few cartridges to sell as "regular edition" since we (or at least I) don't know what the minimum manufacturing number is. The only numbers presented are what it would cost Jason to meet it and how heavy the boxes delivered would be. $41 (60.120/1456) in manufacturing cost per game seem slightly steep even for Nintendo, especially since he's selling them of for $35 with postage. ^^
So hopefully he'll be able to continue selling them afterwards. :-)
Creator Matt Robertson on May 27, 2012
Have you considered changing "Limited Edition" to "Collector's Edition" since it seems like the regular edition is actually more limited?
Creator J.R. Raith on May 27, 2012
I was one of the bounced cards, but I've since corrected the error. My apologies! (Money can get a bit tight towards the end of a month if I'm not paying enough attention... >< )
Anywho, eagerly awaiting the game. Sounds like a lot of fun and I'm happy to have been able to help make it happen.
Creator David Sherman on May 27, 2012
@ Ryan Thomas: If it makes you feel better I am one of the people who chose one of each pack and I have to wait until September. I care not; I get the LE and a family member gets the RE for x-mas. Plenty of time for my needs.
Creator Julien on May 26, 2012
Ryan -> LE are marked Aug 12, RE Sep 12. You should pay more attention, it will avoid you being irritated next time ...
Creator Ben Whelan on May 26, 2012
Thanks for keeping us in the loop - looking forward to it arriving!
Ryan: to be fair, the "Estimated Delivery" section under each pledge level did indicate that the standard editions would arrive later. It may not have been pointed out, but the information was there the whole time.
Creator BobbyY on May 26, 2012
Been a fan of your games for years. Really looking forward to this one. Congratulations!
Creator Joe Best on May 26, 2012
Congratulations! Looking forward to playing the game, and seeing what you do next =) Keep being awesome!
Creator Ryan Thomas McDonagh on May 26, 2012
Not entirely keen on the LE being delivered a month before the SE. didn't see that being mentioned. Quite disappointing and irritating..
Creator matthew l fry on May 26, 2012
Congrats Jason. Not a video game player(yet!) but I've been excited and curious about this ever since Tom told me about it almost a year ago. Reading up on some of the history of your development of the game, I can see that this goes way back. Congrats on reaching the journeys end? Or is the adventure just beginning?
Creator Antonio Garcia on May 26, 2012
Congrats on making it past the goal! I'll be waiting day by day for my Limited Edition copy to arrive. I look forward to your next project. I can't even imagine what you can think of once you get a 3DS dev kit!
Creator Jason Rohrer on May 26, 2012
Yeah, the Limited Editions will go out first---that's part of the benefit there (play it first). The regular editions will be sent out about a month later.
Creator Maxwell Smart on May 26, 2012
Wow, I didn't realize that every little bit _over_ the goal counted so much! I'm glad for how much extra money was raised, because otherwise we might not have made it, but it's too bad that more of the $90,000 didn't go to your family. Then again, you said the $78,715 accounted for Kickstarter and Amazon fees, so it would appear that everything worked out.
Also, by "first batch", do you mean limited editions? Can I count on my regular edition copy being sent out at the same time, or should I expect it closer to the "Sep 2012" date estimated for my pledge level? Just wondering.
Thanks again, Maxwell
Creator Jose Zagal on May 26, 2012
Wait, you mean you won't get any part of the money? You should!
Creator Matthew Szewczyk on May 26, 2012
Congrats on the successful funding. Hopefully there are some funds left over to treat you and your family to a nice vacation!