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End of the Line—All Aboard!

Update #28 · Feb 21, 2012 · 272 comments

Hey, remember when I said I was saving some stuff to say when this ended? Turns out I'm mostly speechless. Well, speechless for me, which still means that I cram way too many word balloons onto the page.

Let's recap with some achievements:

  • Second most funds pledged to a completed Kickstarter drive ever.
  • The third Kickstarter project in history to reach one million dollars in pledges.
  • The most funded creative work in Kickstarter history in any medium, ever.
  • The most funded project by a single person (rather than a company), ever.
  • 2127% funded from my initial goal of $57,750.
  • 35 goals reached
  • 28 updates made (including this one)
  • 63 increasingly-byzantine reward packages
  • 14,952 backers
  • Over 25,000 books sold
  • Over 16,000 comments made
  • Uncounted broken F5 keys
  • And I think we kinda broke a Kickstarter server at the end there

Any way you want to analyze it, it's surprising. Certainly, I'm still shocked. There have already been media stories about it, and there will be more now that we've ended. And they'll talk about crowdfunding and what this success means to the future of blah blah blah. You know what? Screw that. This is between me and all of you. This is because you guys love the story I'm writing, and I love writing it. We made this thing together, and no one is going to replicate it, not exactly. Oh, sure, these records won't stand forever. Some won't even last a month. But it doesn't matter, because you didn't pledge money to me so I could beat a meaningless record. You pledged your money to me because you believe in me and my silly stick figure comic. And that is not something that is going to be mentioned in those media articles.

But I'm pretty sure the slope of this line will be:

(What, that Mystery Prize at $1,250,000? That was always there. I don't know what you're talking about. But you will have to wait a day or two before I tell you what it is.)

On the other hand, this also marks the beginning of a far longer process: that of making and fulfilling everything to which I've committed. It will take some time, I'm not going to lie to you. I will do my best to keep everyone updated on every step of the process. I won't be able to write daily posts all the time, but as each hurdle is cleared, this is where I'll tell you about it. Like I said in the last update, give me a few days before expecting anything; I need to recuperate a little. But then we'll start talking about shipping address surveys and delivery schedules and all that fun stuff.

This is going to be a big year for me, and for OOTS, and for GITP. And for you, I guess. You have a veritable shower of goodies waiting for you in your reward packages, and there will be some unknown number of new ideas and improvements to the website, the comic, and whatever else I can make better for everyone by throwing some of this money at. I hope you're as excited as I am to see what comes next.

Because if this drive has proven anything, it is that I am very, very bad at predicting the future.

--Rich Burlew

P.S. For reasons I don't understand, I can no longer see or make Comments on the project because it says I'm not a backer. Which is really upsetting, considering that's where the party's been this whole time. So if you want to make sure I can see what you're saying, comment on this update instead. (EDIT: Never mind, this fixed itself.)

P.P.S. You are still awesome.

EDIT 2: It looks like somehow my total was off a little; I'll fix the chart.

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      Creator P.A.IAUCH on February 24, 2012

      Hey everybody ! just a french salute to thank us all for supporting Monsieur Richard Burlew for this insane adventure he took a few years ago. We're a bunch of fans here over the sea and we want to thanks him for enlighting everybody's life and every pledger for enlighing his ! ;)

      Thanks again, Rich' ! :D

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      Creator Mary on February 24, 2012

      That's interesting, but I think the Oracle was just trying to come up with something so Belkar wouldn't stab him. Of course, V is my second favorite character and I don't want him/her to die.

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      Creator James C King, Dread Necromanic Weresheep on February 24, 2012

      @Mary, I disagree In #567 The Oracle clarifies that Belkar caused the death of all of them (I think he was kidding about the "I wasn't buying it either" bit).

      V said (s)he wasn't interested in the free kick, as (s)he had already partaken.

      But each to their own, I guess :)

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      Creator Mary on February 24, 2012

      The oracle said he would be the reason for either V, Miko, Windstriker or the oracle's death. Belarus later killed the oracle, fulfilling the prophecy (and why the oracle is in line). I maintain V is in line because Haley gave V a free kick.

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      Creator James C King, Dread Necromanic Weresheep on February 24, 2012

      In regards to V's appearance, remember that The Oracle told Belkar he'd "Cause the Death" of Vaarsuvius (OOTS #331).
      Maybe V is just getting in early?

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      Creator Cole Holtgard on February 24, 2012

      Wow... That's possibly the most morbid page you've ever drawn. Also, very complex.
      DId not expect it. My face mirrored Elan & Haley's.

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      Creator Matthew Walenski on February 24, 2012

      Is there any news on what the $4000 mystery was? Or has that not been decided yet? (there is no way I could have afforded it, but my curiosity was piqued.)

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      Creator Breon on February 23, 2012

      Will you gives us an update at some point with the total amount actually received (after declined cards and other possible issues?) With this much money involved in so many small transactions, I would be amazed if we didn't lose at least a few thousand dollars.

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      Creator Keith Nixon on February 23, 2012

      I suspect it will be a double pager.

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      Creator Eadee on February 23, 2012

      @Athynz; AYE!

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      Creator James Ruks on February 23, 2012

      I wants shirt
      AYE!!!

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      Creator Cole Holtgard on February 23, 2012

      I can't wait. Perhaps the "complicated art" will be an action montage similar to Indiana Jones' dodging wall-saw traps in "Holy Grail".

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      Creator Thomas Boys on February 23, 2012

      I'm guessing "complicated art" doesn't bode well for our kobold chum =p

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      Creator Jeff on February 23, 2012

      Awesome! And my credit card is working again - just in time :-D

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      Creator Rich Burlew on February 23, 2012

      I haven't forgotten about the last comic in the consecutive run, it's just taking a very long time and I couldn't finish it yesterday. Lots of complicated art. It will be up in few hours.

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      Creator jesse vangunst on February 22, 2012

      AYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Creator Mary on February 22, 2012

      Haley promised her/him a free kick in exchange for flying her up to the top of the graph. That's why (s)he's in line!

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      Creator Shmoodles on February 22, 2012

      @Aiden Schore; I believe this was brought up in the OotS forums. While probably just a coincidence, it is... worrying.

      @Athynz; AYE!

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      Creator Aiden Schore on February 22, 2012

      Why is V in the line of people to kick Belkar, when everyone else had been killed by him. This worries me.

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      Creator Cameron Coutts on February 22, 2012

      I too want that shirt

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      Creator athynz on February 22, 2012

      All those for that T-Shirt (--->"I stood in line for 30 days to kick Belkar and all I got was this stupid t-shirt?") say "AYE!"

      AYE!

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      Creator Lorefindel on February 22, 2012

      I second that T-Shirt!

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      Creator Eadee on February 22, 2012

      @Mary
      YAY! I NEED THAT SHIRT!!!
      --->"I stood in line for 30 days to kick Belkar and all I got was this stupid t-shirt?"

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      Creator Mary on February 22, 2012

      "I kicked Belkar and all I got was this stupid t-shirt?" "I stood in line for 30 days to kick Belkar and all I got was this stupid t-shirt?"

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      Creator Thomas Forsythe on February 22, 2012

      Have you thought about producing some T-shirts of Belkar being kicked, in honor of the success of the kickstarter?

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      Creator Matt D. on February 22, 2012

      @ Spruce, around 4 hours ago Rich on the discussion board said there be an update later tonight after the new comic is up, so guess we find out soon.

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      Creator Spruce Bondera on February 22, 2012

      Did we ever find out what mystery prize 9 was?

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      Creator Matt D. on February 22, 2012

      @ John, Rich is only sending the signed packages himself the rest are being handled by Ookandook (see his numerous references to Houston)

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      Creator John Landrith on February 22, 2012

      Richard and everyone else, READ THIS PLEASE:

      Richard has mentioned an April date to mail out the packages. Every one needs to be aware this is impossible!! That is 200 packages a day for the next 60 days. Even if Richard took a year to mail out all the packages and worked 365 days straight that is 36 packages a day!! Still hard to do!! Even doing it for a year, that is about 8 hours a day doing packages if everything goes smoothly (about 15 min per package is what I have seen as a normal expectation).

      So, if there is anyone that lives near him in PA PLEASE PLEASE offer to help him fulfill these orders otherwise, he won't have time to continue the comic!!! If I lived there I would volunteer!!

      Congratulations!!! Now the real work begins.

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      Creator David P. Murphy on February 22, 2012

      @Celine, if any of the high-end pledges "goes wrong", rest assured there are plenty of fans ready to step up and fill the gap.

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      Creator Patrick Reid on February 22, 2012

      good, good. I pledged for teh Game expansions and knew it included the first PDF, and I was Hoping it also included the rest. T.y. , Eric Z.

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      Creator Eric Z on February 22, 2012

      @PR To my knowledge, everyone who pledged $10 or more gets the bonus PDFs.

      The physical bonuses (both free and extra) are only available to those who ordered the art print or something more expensive, for shipping reasons.

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      Creator Patrick Reid on February 22, 2012

      Quick Question, Does everyone get the bonus PDFs? I hope so, I wanted the game expansions but I want more Oots too!

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      Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on February 22, 2012

      I'd had the same issue with being unable to comment yesterday. Odd.

      It seems the $80 -1 issue has been fixed. I hope no one lost their pledge. O_O

      And now, as well as discovering what Mystery #9 will be, I look forward to seeing what the three $1,250 stories are. *crosses fingers that nothing goes wrong with high end pledge payments, or somethings* ... *doubleknocks wood*

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      Creator Brian Swank on February 22, 2012

      I think this article does a great job of summarizing this whole pledge drive:
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      http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/comics/article/50733-web-comic-raises-1-25m-on-kickstarter.html

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      Creator Ahdok on February 22, 2012

      Travelling Man have been quite good about stocking these in the past - if they don't try a Forbidden Planet instead.

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      Creator Tim Knight on February 22, 2012

      Thank you Rich! Have pledged as much as I can realistically, but we will be buying your books when they get in stock ;), as the next pay cheque will be in by then. Send some to Travelling Man in the North East of the UK please (ps I'm aware you don't actually send out to specific suppliers, they in fact buy off you but hey worth a shot! ;))

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      Creator rinsukaze on February 22, 2012

      Backed for "The whole story". It surely will hurt my pocket, but Belkar deservers it!
      Congratulations!

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      Creator Danny Bell on February 22, 2012

      I wish I could have backed with more dollars, but I'm happy I got to help even a little. I've been reading this since the start and I'd like to say thanks a bunch. The strip is awesome.

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      Creator Henry James on February 22, 2012

      Un, friggen, real. I am awestruck and lovestruck and just generally struck.

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      Creator Xykon on February 22, 2012

      Congratulations on a job well done! I've been a fan of the comic for many years and have the original game+expansion and the two prequel books and the SSDT book already. To be honest I never saw a need to get the printed version of the online comics and I never ordered anything at Cafeepress due to the enormous shipping charges.
      I'm really happy to have contributed in this drive though and am looking forward to my Swag Pack Nr. 1 with the art print, mini game addon and of course the patch. I was worried at first when my CC didn't go through but that issue has been resolved quickly.

      Now the only thing I hope is that you have enough money to get yourself the latest and best computer available and the latest Illustrator version as well. I really hope you'll get at least that out of it for all the stress that you'll have handline all the pledges. And make sure to not hurry through with that... I think we are all (or most anyways) aware of your health issues so take it easy... noone will die from waiting a few days more to get their stuff!

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      Creator rwestbrock on February 22, 2012

      I couldn't agree more, I have gotten so much enjoyment reading the comics online that I didn't have any problem throwing some cash into the pot. I am looking forward to getting hard copies of the books now, too. :) Too bad I didn't realize that my $16 pledge required me to e-mail a request for the patch but I'm not worried, as long as the comic keeps going I'm happy.

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      Creator Darrel Dumontier on February 22, 2012

      This is the first kickstarter I have seen where the amount did not plateau after a while. The graph kept going up and up, with an increasing rate of increase right up to the final moment. And I am one of the people guilty for contuously refreshing the page near the finish line, and causing the server to crash.
      In my case I wanted to support the webcomic because it has light hearted humour, deeper characters then most things on tv, a great plotline, and lots of spirit. I wanted to support this kickstarter drive because the graph comics made things so much fun, and Rich's humility and continual effort to reward people for their pledges made me want to help him more.

      COngradualtions Rich. You have a great webcomic and deserved this success.

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      Creator Albee on February 21, 2012

      Of course we sorta did the easy part. Clicked a button and spent a few bucks. Now Rich has to work hard for a year. I hope he doesn't end up resenting the hell out of us, lol. :) But I love Love LOVE Oots. For a "silly stick figure comic" the story is surprisingly gripping for me. I was almost heartbroken at the death of Miko. Reminds me of real life examples of how someone with the best of intentions could derail themselves so thoroughly through obsession and the narrow lens of self-righteousness. Chlorine Elementals. ROFL. The unfolding intrigue in Team Evil. Haley coming into her own as a leader. The potential of what Vaarsuvius' dealings with evil may cost everyone at a crucial moment. Great story. I remain tightly gripped.

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      Creator Tait Ransom on February 21, 2012

      Long time reader, infrequent poster here. Well done, all! Well done indeed!

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      Creator Gabriel on February 21, 2012

      En français, la bd s'il vous plaît.

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      Creator Kenneth Messenger on February 21, 2012

      I am a long time reader, an old timer gamer, and a very, very, very infrequent poster. I love the books and I'm proud to help keep OOTs on the shelves. I already have a place of honor on my fridge for Roy's magnet :)

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      Creator Justin Rorke on February 21, 2012

      Well done for running such a well-received fundraiser; but thanks are due also to my fellow fans for making it such a success. I hope it's gratifying to see just how much your comic means to so many.

      Having said that, I don't envy you your job over the next few weeks to organise everything!

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      Creator branden on February 21, 2012

      Events like this are good for my nerdy soul! It is so nice to see the good guys win one! If there was any doubt, we have seen that it still happens every once in a while.

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      Creator Jose on February 21, 2012

      I hope one of the backer stories will be about Tsukiko.

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    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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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