Mo' Money, Mo' Production
My days as an official millionaire have come and gone. The money became available to use on Friday, and I started spending it this morning. A heady 55 hours during which I wore a monocle, took an interest in yacht racing, and held strong opinions on the Estate Tax. But that time has passed already as I've started ordering stuff. Most importantly, the book reprints have begun their march to completion, along with the art print; the stickers and notepads will join them in a day or two.
Here's a sneak preview of the embroidered patch sample that I received last week. Some of the colors are off, so we're going to fix them in the final product, but I think the stitching came out very well. Check it out:

I've noticed that a lot of the survey results have comments along the line of, "I wanted to get a patch but I didn't know I needed to add money before the pledge drive was over." If that's you, don't worry; we're going to be stitching a few hundred extra. When everyone's rewards have been fulfilled, there will be a way for backers to buy patches through Ookoodook if they missed them (or need extras), until we run out. This will only be available to people who backed the project, though; I imagine we'll require some sort of verification of your Kickstarter info before you'll be able to place the order. The same will hold true for any leftover art prints we may have. In contrast, I expect we'll put up any extra stickers, notepads, coloring books, and Sticky Shticks that we have remaining without such a requirement, since those weren't explicitly pledge-exclusives the way the patches and the art print were.
So let's check out the Workometer and see where we stand:

In case any of you missed the announcement at Giant in the Playground, I've now started a Twitter feed for myself: @RichBurlew. I should be making updates about things as they happen, as well as pointing out some stuff that might interest backers (like other cool Kickstarter drives that need support). It won't be updated every day because I'm not an everyday kind of person, but there should be some useful announcements here and there.
Five Things I've Done Since My Last Update:
- Placed the order for the art prints (now awaiting the press proof).
- Sent out surveys for all signed reward packages except for those listed as "Patience" packages, which won't go out for a few weeks.
- Had a meeting with my lawyer about various concerns arising from the Kickstarter pledge drive.
- Emptied my email inbox, as promised! (It got full again, but still.)
- Placed the order for all six book reprints and sent the first of three Very Large Checks along with it.
That's it for now, I'll check back in soon.
--Rich Burlew
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 James Robson on March 31, 2012
As someone from Europe who forgot to include the extra money for a patch, I was wondering: how much are they going to cost separately, and how much will shipping be? Is that known at present?
Creator Stewart Forbes on March 25, 2012
@Michael Lerner: Elan always did remind me of a boy scout. Both epitomize the chaotic good alignment. Although my experience in scouts might have put more emphasis on the chaotic and less on the good.
Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on March 23, 2012
With the bonus materials to collect, are the shipping dates still accurate for the book orders? I'm mainly asking because I'm hoping to start rereading the books and have it work out that I'm done Books D, -1, 0, 1, & 2 are completed just as 3 & 4 come in the mail. :)
[As it is, I suspect I may reread Goblins Books 1, 2 and Looking for Group's first three books before I start on the OOTS still...]
Creator Krista Liin on March 23, 2012
March Madness link:
http://www.comicmix.com/news/2012/03/22/round-3-of-mix-march-madness-2012-webcomics-tournament-vote-now/
Creator Archwizard on March 22, 2012
It strikes me as a touch invasive, perhaps even rude, to ask someone about conversations they have with their lawyer. Such legal matters can be extremely personal, and it seems to me that if Rich had wanted to elaborate, he would have. He didn't, and we should all respect that.
Creator Daryl Putman on March 22, 2012
I'd love to see, when you have free time again in 2013, exactly what "legal discussions" you had to have.
Creator Archwizard on March 22, 2012
@Dale - That link isn't working....
Creator Dale Matthie on March 22, 2012
Hi all,
OOTS is in the 3rd round of ComicMix March Madness competition. Started with 64 web comics and now down to 32! Please help show your love of OOTS by voting at http://www.comicmix.com/news/2012/03...ment-vote-now/
Creator Rebecca Saldivar on March 21, 2012
Yay, patches for people who didn't buy patches! I was super sad I didn't add one to my pledge, so you can bet I'll be getting one when you make them available for purchase. Thanks so much for hearing all us complainers who wished they'd gotten one! <3
Creator Einar Örn Gissurarson on March 21, 2012
Regarding selling stuff that should be exclusive to backers...
When the time comes that you'll be putting the spare patches up for sale, you should be able to make a "For backers only" update that would include a passcode that would be needed to purchase them. Only the backers can see those kind of updates so as long as none of us are blabbing about it to friends, we'll be the only ones who can buy such items.
Creator Colin O'Kelley on March 21, 2012
I am disappointed that "Playing in a pile of money" was not on the list of things Rick has done since the last update.
Creator Steve Jensen on March 20, 2012
I'm sure that Lawyer visit alone (with his bill) was enough to end your days as a millionaire... :-)
Creator Sam Wright on March 20, 2012
And on the patch, it kinda looks like Elan is in serious need of dental care. Is that just a trick of the picture/scan?
Creator Sam Wright on March 20, 2012
I think it'd be neat (and a good source of revenue) to have some things like the notepads and coloring books be regular products at Ookoodook.
Creator rlandbeck on March 20, 2012
Lawyer? It doesn't surprise me that there may be government issues involved. This comment thread seems to be all about checks and balances. *rimshot*
Creator Kelly Overholser on March 20, 2012
Heh, never knew about that interview, Rich. I especially like your answer to the last question. Amusing just how prophetic that comment was :P
And congrats again!
Creator Almagesto on March 20, 2012
Wow, it's amazing. And yes, considering that some of the things were explicitly listed as exclusives it would be nice to have them just for the backers. Thanks for the hard work, Rich (and sorry your millionaire days are over, pal) :)
Creator David Jones on March 20, 2012
I'm with Andrew on this... how many times did you look? Did you screenshot your balance? If I were you, I would have sat on it for just a week... just to say I was a millionaire for at least a week!
We love your work, Rich, and we love your dedication to it. We are proud to turn your vision into reality!
Creator starfyre76 on March 20, 2012
patch looks cool. Though light green probably would have been a cool background too. But that's just my $0.02
Creator Steven Chaston on March 19, 2012
I second that motion!
Creator Mercedes (Mandy) on March 19, 2012
Awesome! I totally missed out on the patch :) bc I stumbled upon this project right at the end :) Thanks for the great updates!
Creator Tim McCloud on March 19, 2012
The drawing of Rich on the Workometer ABSOLUTELY needs a monocle!
Creator Michael Lerner on March 19, 2012
I personally loved the Look of the Patch Sample. It reminded me of a "Boy Scout" patch which would completely fit with Elan's character ;)
Creator Carla on March 19, 2012
For those with color difficulties, lighter red dots are: book reprints, magnets, HP pads, stickers, patches, art print, shticks, coloring book, o-chul pdf, dim sun pdf, haleo pdf, monster minis and the wallpaper.
Creator Kenneth Sawyer on March 19, 2012
Are there any pictures of you wearing your monocle? Personally, I think you would look quite classy with it on.
Creator Johnny5000 on March 19, 2012
RSS-Feed of "RichBurlew" Twitter-Feed.
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http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/498661727.rss
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OR
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http://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.rss…
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The First one is goes easier on Twitter because it just uses his Unique Twitter-User-ID.
Creator R K on March 19, 2012
Still, that 10 grand seems to pale in comparison to a million dollars, regardless of how big it was.
I still think you should have gotten a 2 by 4 ft one from Kickstarter, and uploaded a pic of it :P
Creator SpecLad on March 19, 2012
I kinda like the green background.
Creator Andrew on March 19, 2012
How many times did you look at your bank balance in that 55 hours, Rich? Which was more momentous - receiving all that money, or writing very large cheques and paying it back out?
Creator Andrew Hows on March 19, 2012
I hope you got a screenshot/paper statement with your Millionaire status on it so you can frame it somewhere :)
Creator Rich Burlew on March 19, 2012
@YaVerOt: Luckily, I have prior experience with such checks: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp…
Creator fernando nogueira on March 19, 2012
let's hope the concerns that arose (?) with the pledge drive are nothing too serious, and that you have more skilled legal help than Jones & Rodriguez...
Creator Matt Lee on March 19, 2012
I'm really curious what legal fallout/gotchas there were to discuss with your lawyer.
Creator John F. MacMichael on March 19, 2012
There is a nice post about OOTS and Kickstarter over at the Tor Books website (Tor.com, 3/19/12)
Creator Zoot on March 19, 2012
Awesome! Good to hear that progress is being made, I can only imagine all the little things that must clutter up your day when trying to organise something on this scale. And I hope you enjoyed your monocle while it lasted!
Creator Nathan Loofbourrow on March 19, 2012
Lawyer? Please don't sue us!
Creator YaVerOt on March 19, 2012
I love watching people deal with those 2ft by 4ft checks, makes it entirely worth the expense of having them made. :)
Creator Robert Price on March 19, 2012
Excellent!
Did you at least enjoy some fancy cheeses while you were rich, Rich?
Creator Peter Cohen on March 19, 2012
Nice to see an update. Hopefully the next one will see progrreess on all the freebies for the postal packages and you'll be able to tell us that most of the $10 and $14 packages have been sent out.