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At Least It's Not a Pony

Update #34 · Apr 10, 2012 · 56 comments

We have received reports—scattered at first, but growing in frequency—that backers have begun getting their magnets in the mail. Should this prove true, I can only say that no one is more surprised than I am that we managed to get them into people's hands on time.

This week, we received the 8" x 10" art prints that some of you are getting, and they look great. Here's a sorta-blurry picture of one now:


According to the package tracking oracle that lives in the computer, the embroidered patches arrived in Houston yesterday as well, though I do not have photographic confirmation of that yet. If they're not there already, they will be very soon, which means that the $15 "patch-and-a-magnet" packages will start mailing this week. After those have shipped, all other packages are waiting on the coloring book or the Sticky Shticks (or both). Here's where the Workometer stands:


You'll notice that I've begun work in earnest on the Monster Minis document (at least the Spring edition; the other three seasons that have been promised will get added to the Workometer later). This first installment is shaping up to be include a lot of orcs, fey, goblins (Small, not Medium), animals (dire and regular), druids, and rangers, plus a bunch of other random monsters like an owlbear and a hippogriff. To further whet your appetite, I give you a sneak preview of the art for one of the most tenacious and difficult monsters in the game...the pack mule!

Hey, don't laugh. The number of sessions where I needed a mini for a pack mule (and didn't have one) is far greater than the number of sessions where I needed a mini for a dragon. 

Five Things I've Done Since My Last Update:

  • Reviewed and approved physical proofs of the coloring book.
  • Reviewed and approved digital proofs of the updated copyright pages for the reprints.
  • Printed, cut out, and assembled paper mock-ups of the various monster sizes (Tiny through Large) for the miniatures to make sure they stood up properly using regular paper. (I still need to try Huge and Gargantuan.)
  • Picked up the holiday ornaments for the signed ornament reward packages.
  • Started contacting backers who forgot to include money for international shipping in their pledge. This is a big list, though, so if you know you're on it, please be patient and wait for me to contact you.
Have a nice week, everyone, and I'll see you back here when something new has happened.

--Rich Burlew

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      Creator Shmoodles on April 23, 2012

      @Chauncey; believe you'll have to contact Rich directly about that.

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      Creator Chauncey Hildestad on April 23, 2012

      Here's a question, I've recently moved apartments, but I can't find a place to change my address at Kickstarter. Anyone know how that's done?

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      Creator Michael Truax on April 22, 2012

      Oh I'm a confirmed backer; got my magnet holding up an awesome chili recipe. I had every intention of backing for more; I'd have love to had gotten some of the books by backing, but life happened, and all that.

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      Creator John Thompson on April 22, 2012

      Pictures (and therefore frames) are usually different than letter-size paper.

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      Creator Zack Greenstein on April 21, 2012

      The weird part of the art print is that it is smaller than letter paper.

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      Creator Rich Burlew on April 20, 2012

      @Lauren: The paper is 8x10, the printed area is slightly smaller: 9.5" x 7.25".
      @Michael Trux: If we have any leftover, we will put them on sale at Ookoodook (for confirmed backers only).

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      Creator Lauren Sarley on April 19, 2012

      I have a question about the print, I glanced through the comments and didn't see anyone ask this yet. Is the actual print area (ink) 8x10 or is the paper 8x10 with a white border, thus making the print (ink) area smaller than 8x10? I only ask since I mean to find a good frame & matte (of proper size) for it before it ships, so I am ready to go.

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      Creator Michael Truax on April 19, 2012

      Or anything else we might want >.> 'cause there is a lot. And my birthday is may 12th... so I might be able to get the fam to give my money for these things >.>

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      Creator Michael Truax on April 19, 2012

      Is there any way to get a hold of one of those prints because, say, you forgot to upgrade your donation when you computer went down?

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      Creator Maxim Nikolaev on April 18, 2012

      Russia here, I got my magnet yesterday. It's quite hefty and looks really trustful.

      P.S. I loved the navaho jewelery stamps on the envelope. An unexpected bonus. (=

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      Creator Uradd on April 17, 2012

      Im with Josh on this one, im on the east coast and am still magnetless

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      Creator Tirus on April 17, 2012

      I got my magnet. Just in time to decorate my new fridge. Which has only 1 other magnet. And he's guarding my work schedule instead of the grocery list. But it's not like I ordered a custom Magnet right?
      By the way. I am please with my new guard magnet and would recommend it to anyone who needs a guard to protect any refrigerator papers (including but not limited to, Newspaper clippings, children (or parents) art, To do list, other list, etc.)

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      Creator Carl-Magnus Carlsson on April 15, 2012

      That more realistically looking Mule is not as funny as the sticky ones.

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      Creator Josh O'the Wisp on April 14, 2012

      Still haven't received my magnet and I'm on the east coast. Was nothing but the magnet, no other items were to be sent. Also made sure to reply to verification mail :-/

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      Creator daft_inquisitor on April 14, 2012

      I actually can't wait to try out the game, myself. I ordered the $115 pack (and tacked on another $75 for books!) just so I could get the game. :) But, like Celine said, the waiting is murder. Worth it in the end, though!

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      Creator Céline .S. Sauvé on April 12, 2012

      Yeah.I'm sitting down to play OOTS in a little while (I have the expansion, but with new players, I think we won't have anyone wandering;) and am looking forward to the Sticky Sticks... But my mind it kicking me over the fact that my _books_ have to wait on them :p

      Oh well. More goodness at the cost of a little patience. I can wait.

      Very nice Mule, by-the-by.

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      Creator Erik Lawther on April 11, 2012

      Australia checking in with a magnet, showed up two days ago, now taking pride spot on the fridge.

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      Creator Greg Z on April 11, 2012

      I live in the middle of a major metropolitan area, and my magnets arrived in the mail a week ago....

      ....after which they sat underneath a pile of junk mail for 4 days before my roomates thought to tell me I had gotten a package. Geographic isolation is nothing compared to what people can inflict :P

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      Creator Introbulus on April 11, 2012

      Just got my magnet in the mail today. Awesome. B)

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      Creator Kasper Østergaard on April 11, 2012

      I live overseas in Denmark, and I got my magnet a few days ago :)

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      Creator Scott on April 11, 2012

      I live in Canada AND on an island and I can report I got my magnet. :)

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      Creator John Thompson on April 11, 2012

      Rich: "There will be no clues about the final Mystery Prize until it is ready. It is just THAT mysterious."
      Hmm.... that's a clue (albeit a trivial one). The Mystery Prize is not something which is ready at this point in time. We've eliminated a whole bunch of things from the universe of possible Mystery Prize things. :-)

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      Creator Shawn Broffman on April 10, 2012

      Thanks Rich. Can't wait for the mini figs, keep up the great work. Also I noticed the book reprints are making progress as well, always good to see.

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      Creator R K on April 10, 2012

      Got my magnet.

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      Creator Robin Tanenbaum on April 10, 2012

      My tokens include 1 black person in the whole set; would you please include a few more than that in your PDFs?

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      Creator Robert Melcic on April 10, 2012

      Children, great idea, one of our GMs would love that, they love the annoyance that royal brats with tons of power can bring.

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      Creator Chooi on April 10, 2012

      ooh, can't wait to frame and proudly show off the art print! Nice job Giant.

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      Creator Morgan Wick on April 10, 2012

      So far, lower-priced reward levels have gotten their packages before higher ones.

      With the art prints finished, the coloring book almost there, and Sticky Schticks not so much, that looks to be about to change.

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      Creator Rich Burlew on April 10, 2012

      @HerrTog: Horses, ponies, and other common mounts will be included. Children, I hadn't thought of...maybe in one of the other three packs, I'll put a sheet of "villagers" that will include some.
      @Everyone: There will be no clues about the final Mystery Prize until it is ready. It is just THAT mysterious.

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      Creator David Ortery on April 10, 2012

      Oh mans pack mule! It's hard to go wrong with one of those. Especially when faking all of your minis... a reliable set of pack animals is hard to come by.

      ..Maybe harder than finding a reliable pack animal.

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      Creator Aimee Ford Conner on April 10, 2012

      We will be waiting a while for our package, but I must say, it's been worth it just to read your updates. My sons and I aare very happy waiting -- thanks for the posts!

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      Creator Asa Swain on April 10, 2012

      I'm in Buffalo, NY and I received the magnet last week. Thanks!

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      Creator HerrTog on April 10, 2012

      Thank you for the Mule. Horses and Children next please? And dead bodies.

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      Creator Andrew Satterfield on April 10, 2012

      Rich you are an inspiration to all self employed people, you are a beacon of hard work, integrity, accountability, and good communication! larga vida Burlew Rich!!

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      Creator mishabear on April 10, 2012

      Now THAT would have been a great prize to order on - a D&D session with Rich Burlew!

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      Creator Jonathan Friebel on April 10, 2012

      I think seeing that mule was when I had to truly acknowlege Rich's artistic talent. I love OotS, and I love the stick-figure art (which is brilliant), but for me (working with equines as my everyday job) that mule captured the essence of 'muleness'. I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest of the minis!

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      Creator Sam Wright on April 10, 2012

      I'm now imagining colorful magical pony minis...as special mounts for Halfling paladins. :P

      Which raises the question: Will there be a riding wiener dog mini?

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      Creator John Friedrich on April 10, 2012

      I wanted a pony instead. :( A Rainbow Dash pack mule would be so much cooler.

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      Creator Anna Rohwedder on April 10, 2012

      Totally true about the mule. We had to use the warhorse counter instead, wich was really confusing every time our fighter rode his real warhorse along.

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      Creator Dmitriy Brin on April 10, 2012

      Nice ass! er, I mean, mule. >_>

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      Creator Samuel Sol on April 10, 2012

      Pack mule!!! Amazing!

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      Creator Karl G on April 10, 2012

      Well, it is _latest_ December 31st! Patience packages get sent when all else is done, so let's hope all else is done during the summer or something. (yes I also wait with patience...)

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      Creator William B on April 10, 2012

      Are you going to add the final mystery prize to the workometer at some point?

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      Creator Xwing on April 10, 2012

      I got my magnet quite some time ago, International shipping to a small country in EU, so I'm surprised they started arriving only recently. I would like to thank Giant for it, it is much bigger than I expected and looks very nice on my fridge :)

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      Creator Taz on April 10, 2012

      @BillD4 -
      "You'll note that there are no labels on each line describing exactly what every section represents, and that's on purpose. It's different for every item, but suffice to say that the red dot is the initial "concept" solidifying in my mind, the yellow is the planning or ordering, and the green is the production (whether by me in the form of comic pages or by a printer)." <--- There you go.

      The print looks epic! Kind of a shame I snagged a patience-signed one so I have to wait till December for it. :(

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      Creator Tsvika S on April 10, 2012

      Hi Rich! Any hints about the last mystery prize (#9) ? Did you have any ideas for it? is it going to be something physical or digital? Can't wait to know... :)

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      Creator BillD4 on April 10, 2012

      I have a humble suggestion... could you please add a legend to the work-o-meter? I always forget exactly what field is what, and have to go back through the updates to find out what all the shapes and colors mean. Thank you very much!

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      Creator Guy Naamati on April 10, 2012

      Just got my magnet yesterday, looks nice!

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      Creator justin bordes on April 10, 2012

      will he ever tell us what the mystery prize is?

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      Creator Gwynfrid on April 10, 2012

      I love the pack mule's expression. Like, "hey, I'm carrying these morons' luggage, but that's just to pay the bills until I get my PhD, you know..."

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    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