And the second Mystery Prize is...
Sorry for the late update, but there were no words that could adequately describe the Mystery Prize as well as this image can:

You see, when I was first plotting the details of the current storyline in The Order of the Stick, one idea I briefly considered was making the entire Western Continent into pastiche of an existing desert-war-gladiators-psionic setting. I tossed the idea almost immediately, but it stuck in my mind that there were a lot of good jokes in that idea, even if it conflicted pretty directly with some key facts about the OOTS world (for example, it was already established that there were Western Gods loosely based on the Babylonian deities). So now, I'll get a chance to shake some of those jokes out in a short story showing how OOTS would be different if it was set in the world of DIM SUN. When it's done, I'll tack it onto the end of the Julio Scoundrél story that I revealed earlier and email the PDF to all backers at the $10 or higher level. (Note: Character designs are subject to change, if I come up with a better idea.)
Not much else to update today, so here's the chart:

There definitely won't be an update on Sunday, even if we cross the dashed line. So the next update will be Monday sometime, probably around noon here (5:00 pm UTC). Thanks not only for the support, but for the continued interest in the pledge drive itself.
--Rich Burlew
EDIT AFTER THE EMAIL WENT OUT: I had mentioned in the last update that only book orders would get the next Mystery Prize, but that's not going to be the case. This will be going to everyone. I had previously had a different idea that ended up not being economically feasible, so I swapped it out for a concept I had this morning for Mystery Prize #3 instead. So prize #3 remains a mystery, even to me.
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Pledge $10 or more
2256 backers
A Roy Greenhilt fridge magnet, exclusive to this pledge drive, shipped anywhere in the world. Plus a digital PDF of the original OOTS story, "How the Paladin Got His Scar," when it is completed. (Note: All of the rewards below this include the digital download as well.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $11 or more
10 backers All gone!
BROKE-ASS STUDENT SPECIAL: A crayon drawing of any OOTS character, made by Rich Burlew, plus the art print, the magnet, and the other free swag, plus a patch. No books or other stuff added (no exceptions). SPECIAL: In order to get this package, you must be under 23 years of age and will be required to email me a photo of yourself holding your high school or college I.D. (or similar documentation) when I ask for it. Please don't take this unless you really are a broke-ass student, and please don't take this on behalf of your broke-ass son or daughter.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $12 or more
1 backer All gone!
One Roy Greenhilt magnet and all of the digital download PDFs. (This package is here to fix the error I made in placing the Broke-Ass Special above the two-magnet package at $14. To be perfectly clear: The $14 pledge below this is NOT more Broke-Ass Specials.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $14 or more
218 backers Limited (2 of 220 left)
As above, plus a second Roy Greenhilt magnet is added to your package.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $14 or more
38 backers
Two Roy Greenhilt magnets, plus the digital downloads.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $15 or more
574 backers
One "I'm Participating" commemorative patch, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add more patches to this package (or any higher level package) for $4 each, maximum total 9. Shipped anywhere in the world. (NOTE: This reward will NOT include the coloring book, stickers, or notepad.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $16 or more
223 backers
One copy of the Sticky Shticks mini-expansion for the OOTS Adventure game, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the world. (Note that this reward will NOT include the coloring book, hit point pad, or sticker sheet.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $24 or more
179 backers
Two OOTS coloring books plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add any one book for an additional $30, and/or a third coloring book for $5 (no additional products beyond that, please). (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 2/6/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $25 or more
2350 backers
A pledge-drive-exclusive 8x10 art print of pretty much the entire OOTS cast, suitable for framing, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add any one book for $30 (but no additional books beyond that, please), chosen at the end of the driver. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/27/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $26 or more
772 backers
One newly printed copy of On the Origin of PCs plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $29 or more
379 backers
One copy of the villain prequel Start of Darkness, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $32 or more
374 backers
SWAG PACK #1: A total of two Roy Greenhilt magnets, two OOTS sticker sheets, two OOTS Hit Point Pads, and two OOTS Coloring Books. Add any one book for an additional $30, the 8x10 art print for $15, and/or a third coloring book for $5 (no additional products beyond that, please). (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 2/6/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $35 or more
500 backers All gone!
One copy of the limited edition Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $36 or more
395 backers Limited (105 of 500 left)
I ALREADY HAVE THE ORIGINAL GAME: One copy of the expansion for the original OOTS Adventure Game, The Shortening, plus the Sticky Shticks mini-expansion and a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add any one book for $30 or the 8x10 art print for $15; no additional books, please. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping for any number of copies; international orders, add $10.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $37 or more
204 backers
One copy of the very first OOTS book, Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $38 or more
25 backers All gone!
One copy of On the Origin of PCs, autographed by the author, Rich Burlew. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $42 or more
103 backers
One newly printed copy of the second OOTS book, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $43 or more
131 backers
One newly printed copy of the fourth OOTS book, Don't Split the Party, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/31/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $45 or more
309 backers
One newly printed copy of War and XPs, the third book in the Order of the Stick series, plus the Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $49 or more
74 backers Limited (1 of 75 left)
PATIENCE for a SIGNED PRINT: The 8x10 art print, autographed by the author, plus the Roy Greenhilt magnet and the coloring book and stuff. Add any one signed book for an additional $45. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY DATE: This package will not ship until all other orders have been fulfilled!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $50 or more
25 backers All gone!
A pledge-drive-exclusive 8x10 art print of pretty much the entire OOTS cast, suitable for framing and autographed by the artist, Rich Burlew. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add any one autographed book for $45 (but no additional books beyond that, please), chosen at the end of the drive. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/27/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $52 or more
30 backers All gone!
One copy of Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, autographed by the author, Rich Burlew. Add a signed copy of one "skinny" book (On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, or Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales) for an extra $32. Don't pick now; we'll ask you which ones you want when we collect your shipping address. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $55 or more
132 backers
SWAG PACK #2: A total of five Roy Greenhilt magnets, five OOTS sticker sheets, five OOTS Hit Point Pads, and five OOTS Coloring Books. Add any one book for an additional $30 (no additional products beyond that, please). (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 2/6/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $57 or more
29 backers Limited (1 of 30 left)
One copy of No Cure for the Paladin Blues, autographed by the author, Rich Burlew. Add a signed copy of one "skinny" book (On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, or Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales) for an extra $32. Don't pick now; we'll ask you which ones you want when we collect your shipping address. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $60 or more
25 backers All gone!
One copy of War and XPs, autographed by the author Rich Burlew, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $61 or more
109 backers
One copy of War and XPs plus one copy of On the Origin of PCs, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $62 or more
132 backers
PICK TWO ENVELOPE: Pick any one color compilation book (No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, Dungeon Crawlin' Fools) and any one prequel book (On the Origin of PCs or Start of Darkness). Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Don't pick now; we'll ask you which ones you want when we collect your shipping address. (NOTE: If Don't Split the Party is being reprinted by the time the drive ends, you can pick that for your compilation, too.) Shipped anywhere in the United States (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $65 or more
35 backers All gone!
One copy of Don't Split the Party, the fourth book in the OOTS series, autographed by author Rich Burlew, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $67 or more
1222 backers
PRINT ONLY SPECIAL: One copy each of all three "print only" OOTS books: On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $68 or more
338 backers Limited (62 of 400 left)
One newly printed copy of War and XPs, plus one copy of Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $70 or more
80 backers Limited (20 of 100 left)
PATIENCE for A SIGNED BOOK: Any one OOTS book, autographed by the author, plus the 8x10 art print and a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10) PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY DATE: This package will not ship until all other orders have been fulfilled!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $75 or more
50 backers All gone!
STICK IT TO YOU: A digital OOTS stick figure portrait of you (and any pets you have) for you to print out or use however you wish. Plus the 8x10 art print signed and the swag that goes with it. Add a complete set of signed books for $300 or message me for selected titles. (If adding books, Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $78 or more
163 backers
One copy of Don't Split the Party and any one other color compilation book (Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, or War and XPs), plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the world. Increase your pledge by $30 to add a third compilation. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/31/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $79 or more
108 backers
One copy of War and XPs and one copy of No Cure for the Paladin Blues, plus the Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/26/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $80 or more
250 backers All gone!
JUST THE GAME: One copy of the OOTS Adventure Game Deluxe Edition (which includes the original game and The Shortening expansion), plus the new Sticky Shticks mini-expansion and a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add one "skinny" book (On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, or Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales) for $20 or the 8x10 art print for $15; no other additions or substitutions, please. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping for any number of copies; international orders, add $37.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $83 or more
25 backers All gone!
One copy each of On the Origin of PCs and War and XPs, both autographed by the author, Rich Burlew. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $84 or more
6 backers
Two (or more) copies of War and XPs, plus an equal number of Roy Greenhilt magnets, shipped anywhere in the United States. For more than two copies, add $33 per copy to your pledge, up to 10 total. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping for any number of copies; international orders, add $37.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $87 or more
58 backers
MIX AND MATCH BOX: At least one copy each of War and XPs, On the Origin of PCs, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales. Add $33 for each additional WAXP, $14 for each additional OtOoPC, and $22 for each additional SSaDT, up to a total of 10 books. You will be asked to confirm the quantities of books ordered before they are shipped, and you'll get one Roy Greenhilt magnet for every 2 books ordered. Shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $92 or more
34 backers Limited (1 of 35 left)
One copy of the villain prequel Start of Darkness, autographed by the author, Rich Burlew, plus one signed copy of any other OOTS book that's in stock (or to be reprinted) by the time this drive is over. (Your choice, but don't pick now; we'll ask you which one you want when it's all done!) Plus the Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/25/2011.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $94 or more
297 backers
PICK THREE (OR MORE) BOX: Pick any two color compilation books (Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs) and any one prequel book (On the Origin of PCs or Start of Darkness). Then add $30 for every extra compilation you want to add and $16 for every extra prequel, up to a total of 6 books. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Don't pick now; we'll ask you which ones you want when we collect your shipping address. (NOTE: If Don't Split the Party is being reprinted by the time the drive ends, you can pick that for your compilation, too.) Shipped anywhere in the United States (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $96 or more
30 backers All gone!
One copy of War and XPs and one copy of Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, both autographed by the author, Rich Burlew. Plus the Roy Greenhilt magnet, all shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10.) [New reward! Added 1/24/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $100 or more
10 backers All gone!
A set of all four limited edition OOTS magnets released so far: Belkar (GenCon 2006), Elan (GenCon 2008), Vaarsuvius (GenCon 2010), and the new Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the world. (Add $40 to your pledge if you want an autographed copy of War and XPs, too.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $107 or more
53 backers Limited (2 of 55 left)
PRINT ONLY SPECIAL (SIGNED): One copy each of all three "print only" OOTS books—On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales—autographed by the author. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet and the other free swag. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $7 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $10)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $114 or more
38 backers Limited (212 of 250 left)
PICK THREE AND THE SHORTENING: As the Pick Three Box (above at $94), plus The Shortening expansion and the Sticky Shticks mini-expansion for the OOTS Adventure Game. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $115 or more
200 backers All gone!
THE REALLY BIG BOX: One copy of the OOTS Adventure Game Deluxe Edition (which includes the original game plus The Shortening expansion), the Sticky Shticks mini-expansion, a Roy Greenhilt magnet, and any one book (any size, including SSaDT). Add up to two more color compilation books (DCF, NCftPB, WaXPs, DStP) for $30 each; add up to two prequels (OtOoPCs or SoD) for $15 each, or the 8x10 art print for $15. *Total maximum books is 4, of which no more than 3 can be color compilations; no additional books or substitutions, please. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $26 extra to your pledge to cover shipping for any number of copies; international orders, add $47.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $139 or more
259 backers
FULL COLOR: One copy of each full-color OOTS book: Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, and Don't Split the Party, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/31/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $155 or more
30 backers All gone!
STICK IT TO MY FAMILY: A digital OOTS stick figure portrait of you and your family (including pets!) for you to print out or use however you wish. Plus everything included under the $55 Swag Pack #2 reward. Add a complete set of signed books for $300 or message me for selected titles. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $192 or more
14 backers
UP TO THE SPLIT: One copy each of Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Shipped anywhere in the United States (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $200 or more
5 backers All gone!
DUNGEONSCAPE: A new copy of the D&D 3.5 sourcebook Dungeonscape, autographed by one of its two co-authors, Rich Burlew, along with an autographed 8x10 print. Add all 7 OOTS books signed for an additional $300, or message me for selected books. Plus the magnet and whatever. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $222 or more
1191 backers
THE WHOLE STORY: One copy each of all seven published OOTS books—the entire saga in one reward! Includes Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, Don't Split the Party, On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/31/12.]
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $240 or more
25 backers All gone!
A complete set of all 8 limited edition OOTS holiday ornaments from 2004 to 2011, signed by the artist, Rich Burlew, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Add one copy of every OOTS books signed for $262 (or message me to add selected books only). (Ornaments must ship separately from books to avoid breakage. Canada/Mexico orders, please add $34 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $49.) [New reward! Added 1/27/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $245 or more
52 backers Limited (13 of 65 left)
PATIENCE for A CRAYON DRAWING: An original full-color crayon drawing of one or two of The Order of the Stick characters of your choice, interacting comically, made and signed by Rich Burlew and shipped anywhere in the US. Plus the Roy magnet, the 8x10 print, and all the other stuff. Add the entire set of 7 OOTS books signed for an additional $305, or message me for selected books. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY DATE: This package will not ship until all other orders have been fulfilled!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
50 backers All gone!
An original full-color crayon drawing of one or two The Order of the Stick characters of your choice, interacting comically as decided by the creator, made and signed by Rich Burlew and shipped anywhere in the world. (Add $40 to your pledge if you want a copy of War and XPs, autographed by the author.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $262 or more
30 backers All gone!
UP TO THE SPLIT (SIGNED): One copy each of Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, all autographed by the author, Rich Burlew. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Shipped anywhere in the United States (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) [New reward! Added 1/26/2012.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $295 or more
450 backers All gone!
WHOLE STORY AND A GAME: All seven OOTS books plus the OOTS Adventure Game Deluxe Edition (which includes original game and The Shortening expansion), the Sticky Shticks mini-expansion, and a Roy Greenhilt magnet. Due to size of the game, books will ship in a separate box. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $44 extra to your pledge to cover shipping for any number of copies; international orders, add $72.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $300 or more
94 backers Limited (31 of 125 left)
PATIENCE for THE WHOLE STORY: All seven OOTS books—the entire saga—autographed by the author, plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet and all the other goodies, shipped anywhere in the United States (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY DATE: This package will not ship until all other orders have been fulfilled!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $305 or more
25 backers All gone!
THE WHOLE STORY (SIGNED): One copy each of all seven published OOTS books—the entire saga in one reward, signed by the author! Includes Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, Don't Split the Party, On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, all autographed. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37. [New reward! Added 1/31/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $575 or more
15 backers All gone!
THE WHOLE STORY AND A BOX OF CRAYONS: One copy each of all seven published OOTS books—the entire saga in one reward, signed by the author! Includes Dungeon Crawlin' Fools, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, War and XPs, Don't Split the Party, On the Origin of PCs, Start of Darkness, and Snips, Snails, and Dragon Tales, all autographed. Plus, a personalized crayon drawing of one or two OOTS characters of your choice, drawn and signed by Rich Burlew. Plus a Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere in the United States. (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37. [New reward! Added 1/31/12.]
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $600 or more
12 backers All gone!
An original full-color crayon drawing of your D&D party (or party from another RPG, up to 6 characters) based on your descriptions, made and signed by Rich Burlew and shipped anywhere in the world, plus 6 Roy Greenhilt magnets. (If you want autographed copies of War and XPs, add $40 per copy; limit 6.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $675 or more
10 backers All gone!
PATIENCE for YOUR D&D PARTY: An original full-color crayon drawing of your D&D party (or party from another RPG, up to 6 characters) based on your descriptions, made and signed by Rich Burlew and shipped anywhere in the world, plus six Roy Greenhilt magnets, six of all the other free stuff, six art prints, six patches, and one copy of the Sticky Shticks expansion. No books or games added (no exceptions). (Canada/Mexico orders, please add $22 extra to your pledge to cover shipping; international orders, add $37.) PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY DATE: This package will not ship until all other orders have been fulfilled!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $750 or more
5 backers All gone!
WINK, WINK: As the $575 Whole Story and a Box of Crayon reward above. Coincidentally, I will also be making five completely unrelated $750 donations to one or more of my favorite charities, and I may ask the backers help me in choosing from the following: World Wildlife Fund, Plan USA, Child's Play, Nature Conservancy, The Humane Society of the United States, or Doctors Without Borders.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $1,250 or more
3 backers All gone!
A short OOTS story (8-12 pages) about any character of your choice from the comic strip, delivered as a PDF file to you and everyone else who pledges. Basically, you choose the character you want to learn more about, I write the story, and everyone gets to see it. Plus a crayon drawing of that character, an autographed copy of War and XPs, and the Roy Greenhilt magnet, shipped anywhere. (Note: You may choose any character from any OOTS comic—living, dead, or even unnamed—as long as someone else doesn't own the intellectual property rights to them. Or instead of a character, you may choose a fairy tale or classic public domain novel to receive a StickTales retelling.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $4,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
MYSTERY BOX: One copy of every OOTS books signed, plus the Deluxe Edition and Sticky Shticks, plus a full set of OOTS ornaments, one each of the Roy, Belkar, Elan, and Vaarsuvius magnets, a signed 8x10 art print, a crayon drawing, and the "Stick it to You" digital illustration. Plus your very own personal Mystery Prize that you will like. Or not. BUT THAT'S THE MYSTERY! Bwa ha ha ha ha! (Note: This will also be considered a "Patience" package.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
Your original D&D character, based on your descriptions (within reason), gets a walk-on cameo in The Order of the Stick webcomic sometime this year. Plus, you get an original signed crayon drawing of that character, an autographed copy of War and XPs, and the Roy Greenhilt magnet.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
Comments
Creator David on February 4, 2012
I set up a picture too. :-D
Creator Ahdok on February 3, 2012
@David.
I've changed to my online handle, and changed my picture.
Creator Dave Freireich on February 1, 2012
Must... get... to... mystery... prize 3. Everybody invite a friend!
Creator H. Jameel al Khafiz on January 30, 2012
Haley's weapon is a bow. If you look closely, you can see the string.
Creator David on January 30, 2012
2 David's posting :P One of us should really change our picture.
Creator Ahdok on January 30, 2012
so, I ordered DcF and SSaDT from Ookodook the day before this kickstarter was announced (yeah, how's that for timing?) - and they've just arrived. Now I get to read the green book :)
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 30, 2012
Half-Giant Roy? Ooh, I know very little about the setting and didn't know that was an option. If so, I take back my earlier comment about not changing the group as presented there ;)
Creator Pawel on January 30, 2012
Awww, no half-giant Roy? He played the role of giant so well in SSaDT... :) No matter, this is going to be great, I love Dark Sun!
Creator Tsvika S on January 30, 2012
I hope that the mystery prize #3 will be the PDFs of the already printed regular OOTS books. I know it's not that probable, but I've been dying to read the added content (and I don't have the 300$ to buy all of them...). But of course, anything will make me happy :)
Creator Russell on January 30, 2012
All I can think about is how differnt the graphs would be if Haley had grabed the bar and rode it up from the start
Creator Goose289 on January 30, 2012
As it is right now...we have 22 days to finish this up...(21 days in two hours mind you). This translates to $111 an hour, every hour for the next 21 days to get our total needed to hit the 300k goal (we're 55,945 away at the moment I typed this).
I think we'll hit it.
Creator Greg Dougherty on January 29, 2012
@R K
The Kickstarters I've looked at, the last day or two see a significant increase in pledges, as all the people who've been "thinking about it" relive it's time to stop thinking, and start buying.
And, of course, every time we get a new group of rewards offered, we see a spike.
So my guess is 255 sometime Monday, then a quick spike to 300k once the DStP rewards are available. :-)
Creator R K on January 29, 2012
"Haley said we had a product the market demanded"
*snorts*
That's awesome. You know, let me try doing some ridiculously pointless math under some very questionable assumptions, assuming exponential decay in the rate of funding going from here...
Hm...I'd estimate we'll end this drive at around 500k. Of course, my math is *highly* questionable, so we'll see how wrong I am.
Creator Facundo on January 29, 2012
@David if you look carefully you will notice it's her weapon, which I cannot identify. My GF will love the DimSun parody, now we just need a DragonLance parody, and we would be all set.
Creator Spencer Nelson on January 29, 2012
it's just her left leg
Creator Ahdok on January 29, 2012
Why does Haley have a tail?
Creator Gaerzi on January 29, 2012
On the other hand, I myself am a fan of reading stuff on my computer, less a fan of burdening my overflowing shelves and paying extra for shipping.
If there were PDF versions of the printed albums, I'd buy them. :)
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
Not according to what most people expect in the Comments section, but I certainly hope so, James.
i shall keep hope alive until the Giant himself slays it.
Creator James Johnson on January 29, 2012
Mystery Prize #3 should be the announcement of the run in print of Dim Sun, O-Chul, and Julio.
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
The places around here would likely have issues with copyright if I tried that and, more importantly for my OCD-like nature, it wouldn't match the rest of the books.
Creator Nicholas on January 29, 2012
There are book stores (for example, Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VT) that will print and bind .pdfs for you. If you really want it done.
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
@Trevor Florence Why would the book be B&W? Snip, Snails and Dragon Tails was colour.
Creator Echon on January 29, 2012
Fantastic! I love the "Dim" Sun setting. :)
Creator Trevor Florence on January 29, 2012
Really itching for a book of all the PDFs from this drive... the only downside is that the PDF will probably be color (or blue tones...) while Book K would be B&W.
Creator Anthony Chow on January 29, 2012
AHAHAHAHAHA.
Creator David on January 29, 2012
As I have the full set (or will by the end of this drive), I do like print comics; but as an incentive to pledge, I don't see them as effective as more new content would be, or working on cost.
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
I don't think so. Especially if we get a reduced rate to purchase it. You'd also get the PDF for free, but you don't have to buy the print version.
I'm not a huge fan of electronic-only comics. That's why the three Web Comics I read are sitting on my shelf in their officially printed forms.
Creator David on January 29, 2012
With respect, I really think having all the bonuses printed is the total waste of a secret prize; I'd much rather get new content, as someone else has suggested.
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
Oops. Not pack, back.
*Not sure you wanted to back
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
Hmm... In case anyone else uses G+ but doesn't want to type their own "infomercial for this", I have done so (shared with my Friends, Extended Circles and the Public):
Not sure you wanted to pack an OOTS Kickstarter? Maybe because you already have all the books (you rabid fan you), how about the fact that for only $10 you get a Roy magnet and a PDF of not only Ochul's story, of not only a new Julio Scoundrél story, of not only 3 (count them one-two-_three_) original 8-12 page stories about three OOTS characters chosen by those people who snagged a certain high-level reward.
Oh no, folks. On top of all that, this was posted today:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/599092525/the-order-of-the-stick-reprint-drive/posts/167663…
That's right. OOTS' PDF {Which we're trying to get the Giant to actually print the thing as a new book [Book K], but that's unlikely at the moment.} will also include a parody of what OOTS would be like if it were set in a certain low-metal-high-psionics D&D setting!
So, come on folks, not matter how you cut it, that's a deal for just $10!
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on January 29, 2012
Not my favourite setting (actually, my least favourite) but I look forward to the one-shot parody, certainly. [And I, for one, hope there's no change to those characters. I find them rather perfect as they are.]
Now to inform folks of this change of event in an attempt to get more _new_ backers, by posting yet again to my Google+
Creator Dein on January 29, 2012
Took me a while to realize that it was Durkon. This should be awesome, Dark Sun is fun!
Creator Douglas Wagner on January 29, 2012
War and XPs guy needs to see a dentist.
Creator SpecLad on January 29, 2012
Why tack it onto the end of that PDF, why not a separate PDF?
Creator Applehat on January 29, 2012
I keep reading it as dim sum campaign.
Creator Anders H. Pedersen on January 29, 2012
I hope the next mystery prize will be a printed version of the PDF files.
Even if we have to pay extra. I am just not keen on reading books and comics on the pc...
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Also - how about making the older fridge magnets available to purchase here?
Creator Eugene Mah on January 29, 2012
@Anna, "I'll tack it onto the end of the Julio Scoundrél story that I revealed earlier and email the PDF to all backers at the $10 or higher level"
Creator Anna Rohwedder on January 29, 2012
The new PDFs will be avaliable only for those who donate now or the people who pledged before will also get it?
Creator Alberto Oliveira on January 29, 2012
Rich did help design Eberron, if memory serves correctly. Also, there have been Eberron jokes in the past, such as the third panel of this strip:
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0344.html
Creator Gerald Ward on January 29, 2012
Well since Eberron was the D&D setting that beat Rich in the contest WoTC had for a new campaign world, having OotS set there would either be ironic or a stab in Rich's back. I don't see it happening.
Creator Phil Creswell on January 29, 2012
Ooo.. Dark Sun™ is my favorite! Looking forward to that one.
Creator daft_inquisitor on January 29, 2012
Well, that sounds par for Belkar.
Though, what about Eberron would make it so interesting? About the only thing I know is different about the setting is that there are Warforged. Kinda big-whoop, yeah?
You know what I would like to see? A Steampunk/Cyberpunk version of OotS! The insanity!!
Creator Marcus Stewart on January 29, 2012
If I remember right halfings did wear shoes in that D&D setting that is going to be parodied, and they were also nasty cannibalistic barbarians.
Creator Edward on January 29, 2012
an eberon parody, that would be awesome, but u cant have an eberron thing going with a warforge atleast. think what would be like if roy was a warforged in that case he could be taking every night watch without needing rest at all, the perfect counter for a lazy party.
Creator Kai Sheppard on January 29, 2012
This'll be interesting. Thri-kreen V, psionics… I wonder if Psteve the Psion will make an appearance.
Creator GoblinOfMeows on January 29, 2012
...It took me a really long time to realize the bug thing was V. (I have no knowledge of any DnD thing aside from what OotS has taught me.) Also, Belkar appears to be wearing SHOES of some sort. What in the world? :P
Creator Joe Thater on January 29, 2012
.... I feel so sorry for those poor poor psionic characters when the Giant gets his hands on them but I cannot wait.
Creator Robert Price on January 29, 2012
Mystery Prize 3 should be OOTS set in parody-Eberron.
Creator Rachael Shapiro on January 29, 2012
First word is the opposite of 'bright...'
Creator Michael Eldredge on January 29, 2012
Thanks.