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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 18, 2012.

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Update #1 · Sep 20, 2012 · 13 comments

I have no words.

Well, I have one. WOW. Not only did you guys devour the goal like Duane would love to devour a tour bus, but you practically had second helpings. Thank you SO MUCH, both for pledging and for helping to spread the word! I finally feel like Unsounded is a legitimate thing now! And I can't wait to spread printed copies of it to the far corners of the earth.

You may notice there have been a few reward changes. I nixed the top tier rewards (don't ask for them back please, they're gone) in favour of offering more watercolour illustration rewards. BUT! I won't be putting those up until next week for Reasons. I'll send out an update when they're posted.

For now, I want to announce a stretch goal. In lieu of adding bells and whistles to the physical edition of the print book, something I have never seen the point of, I want to add CONTENT to the book. So if we reach 25,000 by the end of the drive, I'll create and include in the book an exclusive illustrated Duane and Sette story to bridge the time between the end of the third chapter and the beginning of the fourth. I think you will like it.

In the meantime, thanks again for supporting the comic. It really means the world.

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      Creator Kari Schultz on September 24, 2012

      You were always legit. The rest of the world just needed a chance to show you ;)

      I love illustration gallery type stuff in books. Awesome to see another story coming, but if you're wondering what else to do I wouldn't mind seeing some of those poll voter incentives and whatever other stuff you have around of sketches and whatnot in the back :3

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      Creator Kymberly Adams on September 22, 2012

      I'm so happy that you're getting the attention you deserve for this amazing story and your beautiful art. Congratulations, and I hope you are able to make it to your new goal! :D

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      Creator Brett Yang on September 22, 2012

      Quick Ashley, start stretching more! :)

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      Creator Nicolas on September 21, 2012

      All I can say is Thank you Kickstarter! Never heard of this till I stumbled across it last night. Put off reading it till today and read all 358 pages in one sitting. WOW! Pledged in just as a place holder till I see the new rewards available. Can' wait!

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      Creator Khiemble Trinhity on September 21, 2012

      Congrats! Keep up the great work.

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      Creator Brenna | Dropkick on September 21, 2012

      I think we'll be getting that extra story, only ~$3225 left! Wheee, best christmas present to myself ever.

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      Creator Spencer Paustian on September 21, 2012

      Jill, my thoughts exactly. This is my absolute favorite webcomic, and the only story other than Gunnerkrigg that I would want to purchase. Thanks for printing it, Ashley!

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      Creator Andrew Storey on September 20, 2012

      I am so exited for this.

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      Creator Jillian Westplate on September 20, 2012

      i actually shouted out loud when i first saw the icon that you're finally doing a print version. Of all the 20-40 web comics i follow, this and one other comic would be the only ones i would spend money on to have a physical copy of. Thanks so much for putting in so much life in the Unsounded cast and world!

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      Creator ashurei on September 20, 2012

      Every penny's well earned, Ashley. You've got got a knack for storytelling, both visually and verbally. I look forward to the extra chapter. It's inevitable. ;D

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      Creator quindraco on September 20, 2012

      Dan: That depends on how fast she unlocks more 100 dollar watercolors so I can hand her my wallet and let her have her sweet, sweet way with it - as can her other rabid fans.

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      Creator Brandi Lynch on September 20, 2012

      So glad to see the love is well represented! You put a lot into Unsounded, and it's great we can all show you how much we appreciate it!

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      Creator Dan Zlotnikov on September 20, 2012

      I'm really tempted to start a pool on how long it takes this to hit $25K... I say another 20 hours (as of Sept. 20, 16:30 EDT)
      Anyone else?

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    A PDF of the comic's first three chapters at web resolution.

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    The PDF plus a set of four 5x9 postcard prints featuring Unsounded character illustrations. Please add $3 for shipping outside the US.

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    The PDF and the full-color Unsounded book featuring the first three chapters of the comic plus concept art and the Pymary guide. (Please add $7 for shipping outside of the US.)

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    The PDF, the signed and sketched-in copy of the Unsounded book, the print set, and a cameo in chapter 9. This cameo can be either of you personally dressed in Unsounded-style clothing, or of a character of yours. This scene will take place inside of a brothel and your cameo character will be seen in multiple panels reacting to the goings on of the scene. If you find any of this objectionable please don't buy this! Also, this delivery date is a rough estimate. Not entirely sure when the pertinent pages will be posted online.

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    The PDF, the signed and sketched-in copy of the Unsounded book, the print set, and a 3000+ word story about any character of your choosing on any topic (barring major spoilers, contact me if you have questions), with an accompanying illustration.

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