Kickstarter

The Gentlemen of the South Sandwiche Islands was recently announced a finalist at one of my favorite international games festivals. Here's a link to the press release:

http://www.indiecade.com/index.php/2010/finalist_games/

I will have a chance to revise the game before presenting the version that will appear at the festival in October, so this is a really good opportunity to give me feedback before I submit a final version. I'm looking at the first edition (that I sent out) as a big round of playtesting.

Your feedback is important.

There is a nice forum about the game gathering at this link (below). Please play and rate. The ratings are an uphill battle and I need the people who actually have a copy of the game to submit opinions. Very important. Please try it and write what you think at this site: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65094/the-gentlemen-of-the-south-sandwiche-islands

Ah. I am so happy that it was accepted to IndieCade. I really like this festival.

As always, thank you for your support.

-jim

Rule Clarification and Fun Fact

Rule Clarification: To answer a question about the game that could be ambiguous in the rules:
A point is awarded *as soon* as a jules or hodge is with Lady Ashley alone on a space. (Not after a turn has passed.)

Fun Fact #47: The Gentlemen characters - the mapmaker and the manufacturer of distorted glass - each represent a different relationship faux pas. They are each brilliant in their own way, but they are intended to be tremendous duffers in the game of courtship.

Below is a picture of my apartment as a shipping warehouse!

All the games should be out by now. Please let me know if you have not received a copy. I'm sure something slipped my mind in the hustle and bustle of shipping, so please let me know if I still need to get you your game.

Here is the official website for the game if anyone needs an additional copy:
www.southsandwiche.com

Dear Loyal Backers -

If you are in LA , THIS WEEKEND IS THE PERFECT TIME to pick up your copy of the game. This party is celebrating not only the official release of the game, but also my room mate's birthday. It's gonna be great.

Here is all of the info you need. I sincerely hope to see you this Saturday.

SOUTH SANDWICHE RELEASE PARTY+
JOSH'S BIRTHDAY
WHEN: THIS SATURDAY 7/17
9PM - 2AM
WHERE: OUR APT
2622 MAGNOLIA AVE, LA CA 90007

If you can't make it, I will be happy to deliver your game by mail.

The board games have completed their long journey from Shanghai. The 84 boxes of games are now safely in my apartment. I can't wait to mail out the games! Thank you very much for your patience and support!

My Best,
-james a. taylor

Hello Loyal Backers -

I'm sure some of you are wondering where your board games are. Have faith, they are in production. However, the production timeline proved to be longer than I expected. I had to go back and forth with the manufacturer about several specifics (like the colors and the age range) - then I had to make sure to copyright all of the materials. The bottomline is: I was fidgeting with the details.

But enough is enough. The 500 games are now printing. Please forgive the delay. They will be delivered to you over the summer.

If you need one sooner, please contact me immediately at taylorjames9@gmail.com .

Thank you for your patience and support.

Sincerely,
-james taylor