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- First created · 9 backed
- Jennifer Young 346 friends
- Website: schoolforadventurers.com
Pledge $5 or more
5 backers
APPLICANT. You will receive our heartfelt thanks in the form of a personal email.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $18 or more
66 backers
ACCEPTED. In addition to our heartfelt thanks, you will receive the electronic versions of both THIEF and WARRIOR. You will also be recognized in the 'Thank You' pages of the book as well as listed as a 'Patron' on the SFA website.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $25 or more
7 backers
WELCOME PACKET. You will receive a signed physical copy of just the first book THIEF, a bookmark of your choice (Thief, Warrior, Mage, or Cleric), and a certificate of appreciation (a personalized thank-you). Note: All packages include shipping in the US.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $8 to ship outside the USPledge $35 or more
43 backers
THIEF. The most content for the lowest price. You will receive electronic versions of the first book (THIEF), the second book (WARRIOR), the Course Catalogue, and the Book of Runes. You will also be recognized in the 'Thank You' pages of the book as well as listed as a 'Patron' on the SFA website.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $40 or more
14 backers
WARRIOR. You will receive signed physical copies of THIEF and WARRIOR, a Warrior bookmark, and a certificate of appreciation.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $40 or more
5 backers
CLERIC. You will receive signed physical copies of THIEF and WARRIOR, a Cleric bookmark, and a certificate of appreciation.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $40 or more
26 backers
MAGE. You will receive signed physical copies of THIEF and WARRIOR, a Mage bookmark, and a certificate of appreciation.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $50 or more
36 backers
FIRST-YEAR. You will receive signed physical copies of THIEF and WARRIOR, bookmarks for all four majors, and an honorary degree from Eastridge in the form of an official diploma.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
1 backer
SECOND-YEAR. In addition to the 'First-Year' rewards, you will receive a bonus, never-before-seen exclusive short story from the SFA world.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $100 or more
7 backers
THIRD-YEAR. In addition to the 'Second-Year' rewards, you will receive digital copies of 'The Book of Runes' and the 'Course Catalogue'.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $120 or more
23 backers
FOURTH-YEAR. In addition to the 'Third-Year' rewards, we will create a custom character based on you or someone of your choosing in the SFA world complete with a 500-word biography. This character will earn a place in the 'Hall of Heroes' page on the SFA website. This makes a great Christmas gift!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)
RENT-A-BARD. This reward includes everything covered in the FOURTH-YEAR rewards. In addition, we will write an epic ballad about you or someone of your choosing. Add $50 to this reward and Jennifer will sing it for you in a video that Kara will edit. We'll even deliver the ballad and video early if you want that portion as a holiday gift. Also makes a great Valentine's Day gift. Potentially.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $250 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
ADVENTURER-IN-TRAINING. For this reward level, Kara or Jennifer will provide a full critique with detailed notes and edits on the first two chapters (up to 6,000 words) of your manuscript. (Note: This reward does not include copies of the book.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $350 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
PATRON OF THE ARTS. This includes everything in the RENT-A-BARD reward with the singing upgrade plus all eight prints of KMRicker's character art.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
PROFESSIONAL ADVENTURER. For this reward level, you will receive a custom character with a biography, a 2,000-word short story, and a custom-drawn sketch of your character by KM Ricker. This character will earn a place in the 'Hall of Heroes' page on the SFA website. This reward also includes two copies of the book in your choice of format (digital or physical) and all four bookmarks. This also makes a great Christmas gift!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $3,000 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
HERO OF LEGEND. Become a heroic upperclassman in the novel! For this reward level, you will receive a custom character complete with a biography, a KM Ricker color drawing, a 5,000-word story, AND your character will be written into the novel as an upperclassman in a major of your choosing (within reason and with author approval). This reward also includes two copies of the book in your choice of format (digital or physical) and all four bookmarks. This makes an even better Christmas gift! (If you're doing this as a Christmas present, we can send you an acceptance letter and some questions for the recipient, so they have something to unwrap.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $7,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
HERO OF THE AGES. Become a legendary hero in the novel! For this reward level, you will receive a custom character complete with a biography, a KM Ricker color drawing, a 30,000-word novella starring your character, AND your character will be written into the novel as a hero in a major of your choosing (within reason and with author approval). This reward also includes two copies of the book in your choice of format (digital or physical) and all four bookmarks. This makes the ultimate Christmas gift! (If you're doing this as a Christmas gift, we can send you an acceptance letter and some questions for the recipient, so they have something to unwrap.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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Show older commentsCreator Jarikith - Not a Master Thief - AGL589 on June 6
I got my books too, took me a moment to figure out what that mystery package could be, but I guessed right before opening that it was them. The diploma got a bit crinkled where they ended up folded around the books like with PBob, but I'll see how it turns out before sending any direct message, I might like the 'aged' effect it gives it after flattening. :P
Creator Kara Loo and Jennifer Young on June 6
Hey everyone! Sorry for the shipping issues. While we hope that we are good writers, we are turning out to not be great packers-and-shippers. =(
If there's a big problem with your diploma, send us a message (it's a little trickier to handle problems from here because comments don't show up in the backer report).
Chris--sorry about that! You should definitely have them. Did you check inside of your books? (We thought we packed up all of the bookmarks, but if we missed you, we'll get those to you right away!)
Creator Chris on June 6
Just got my books today, can't wait to read them. My degree was also wrinkled but I won't complain about that. However, upon reading Palindrome's comment, I just realized that there were no bookmarks in my package. Shouldn't I have got all four of them at my level?
Creator Palindrome Bob-XSF-I'm in AGL589-AA496 on June 6
Apparently, my package was delivered to my neighbour yesterday. A thick, bubble wrapped envelope, containing two books, four bookmarks, the satchel bag and the honorary degree. Unfortunately, it would seem the envelope size was too small to put the honorary degree in it without folding it around the side of the books. Therefore, it is now resting under some telephone books to try and straighten it out.
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Creator Joshua Neikirk on June 6
Just got my books! Looking forward to starting the first one tonight. But I do have a complaint... The honorary degree that came with them was all wrinkled, because of the way it was packaged with the books.
Creator Celies on May 31
Greetings from Sweden! Got my books yesterday, can't wait to read them! :D
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on May 31
Recently finished reading First Fight. Thought it was great. Good job guys!! Looking forward to reading the next installment.. and hopefully a 3rd and 4th yeah??! ;-) Now I just have to wait for the paperback copies,etc to arrive. :D
Creator Kara Loo and Jennifer Young on May 30
@Nancy Hutchins: We're glad they arrived! As for the rest of the books in the series, we're definitely starting to think about those now. We'll probably talk more definitively after our Kickstarter rewards are fulfilled completely.
@Tsuki: Thank you! We're glad you got them!
@Brian Bauer: Thanks!
@Paul - apprentice mage, GL 589: Glad you enjoyed them. As for the who-whom situation... well, we suppose we've lapsed into the colloquial at our day jobs. Edward Sapir's prediction has been startlingly accurate.
Creator Paul - apprentice mage, AGL 589 on May 27
My books arrived last week, and I've found them most enjoyable.
I did notice a few grammatical errors, though. What bugged me most was the frequent use of "who" as an object, such as "By who?" It would be more correct to ask "By whom?"
"Who" is to "whom" as "he" is to "him".
Creator Brian Bauer on May 26
I received my books last night. They look amazing! Big congratulations to the two of you.
Creator Tsuki on May 24
I would just like to say that my books arrived today, and I'm very taken with the quality so far. Looking forward to your next books.
Creator Nancy Hutchins on May 24
Any plans for books for the mage and the cleric? Hmmmmmmm?
Creator Nancy Hutchins on May 24
Books arrived today - a big thank you!
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on April 8
@Bob hehe nice one. Yeah I haven't supported the comics section much at all.. been tempted a few times but had been spending too much on gaming. Hopefully I'll get a break from that, which looks likely to finally happen. ;-)
Creator Palindrome Bob-XSF-I'm in AGL589-AA496 on April 6
Hey Jarikith & RSF.
I'm happily stalking Dablue where comics are concerned as I am delving into yet another slice of the KS 'pie', seeing as how I'm about ending my streak in the game '-slice'.
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Creator Jarikith - Not a Master Thief - AGL589 on April 5
Yes. I was hanging on Shroud as well and also Small World 2 cause I'm totally stalking you. :P
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on April 5
Also wow, I just realised how many posts I've made over here about other projects. *looks sheepish* But yeah, just trying to spread the news about projects that I figured some of the backers here might have been interested in. Take care all.
@Kara & Jennifer. For us international backers, do you think we might get access to the digital copies soon or will we need to wait for the physical goodies to arrive? I'm hoping I can get it earlier, since it takes weeks and weeks to get to me and I'm really looking forward to reading the SFAs. Also re; the survey. Filled it all out but unfortunately I came across a minor issue (my fault) which I commented about in that last field. Thanks.
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on April 5
@Jarikith *waves back.* haha Also, think I saw you over at Shroud briefly. Good stuff. :D
Creator Jarikith - Not a Master Thief - AGL589 on April 5
*waves* Hi Ritechezfire!
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on April 5
@Jarikith. I know right!! Also good to *almost* see you! Hope things have been well. ;-)
Creator Jarikith - Not a Master Thief - AGL589 on April 4
Ooo. A reward survey. Exciting!
Creator Brad Dancer on March 2
what's with all the sales pitches to other projects?
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on February 27
Also, you've got about 18 hours to back Asylum - if you enjoy being scared to death! [It's a thriller / horror styled adventure game].
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on February 27
Just in case anyone here doesn't know... Mage's Initiation - A Classic Sierra-style Adventure/RPG is on KS right now! If you loved Heroes Quest / Quest For Glory you'll be crazy to not check it out. :D
Creator Brad Dancer on February 24
Updates?
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on January 25
Hi Kara & Jennifer, hope you girls are going well.
To our dear backers - in case you're still lurking, you've still got a couple of days to support
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehiddencrystal/the-hidden-crystal-gathering-of-power
Basic story is as follows;
"The Hidden Crystal is a metaphysical fantasy story where Sarac, a young student magician is beaten and cast aside when Alena, a priestess he loves is captured and carried off to sea by Naga, an evil sorcerer who destroys Sarac's village in search of the Crystal of Fire."
"Sarac vows to rescue Alena and recover the four crystals of power, but wonders if he can unravel an ancient prophecy, defeat Naga, rescue Alena and recover the crystals of power before the Fall Equinox. If not, then devastation will rain down upon his planet and all will be lost. "
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on November 23, 2012
Hi SFA backers. Well if you want something to do while waiting for the novels to come out, you might want to look into these PC games below. ;-)
Shadowgate, a first-person fantasy adventure Point n Click PC game might be something you're interest in. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zojoi/shadowgate
Or, if you're at all interested in retro Zelda like puzzle adventure games you might want to check out Spud's Quest - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/409406442/spuds-quest
@Kara / Jennifer - I hope everything is going well post KS.Looking forward to the novels and other goodies.
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on November 19, 2012
Hi backers, just thought I'd post in case some of the backers here haven't heard about the Hero-U Kickstarter which has a bit over a day left to get funded. What is Hero-U?
The short answer is - if you were excited about this novel, you're most likely going to be excited about the Hero-U game too. So go check it out. :D
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1878147873/hero-u-rogue-to-redemption
A brief description:
"Hero-U is a turn-based PC RPG with adventure game puzzles and immersive story, by the award-winning designers of Quest for Glory. "
Thanks.
Creator Dylan Robinson on November 18, 2012
Congrats on getting over double the amount! Just finished re-reading the books from the website, still as good as I remember them.
Creator Sky King on November 17, 2012
hey thats crazy...I didnt know you did both worked on the writing for Surviving High School. Should have read the Bio earlier...And Go Bears!
Creator CrabAndCat on November 16, 2012
Congratulations! Way to go! :)
Creator Kara Loo and Jennifer Young on November 16, 2012
We're so excited! We'll be in touch in the next couple of weeks with surveys and more information!
Creator Palindrome Bob-XSF-I'm in AGL589-AA496 on November 15, 2012
*high fives everyone* We did it, simply amazing, congratulations!
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Creator gandalf.nho - Weresheepjaguar Huntress on November 15, 2012
Congrats!
Creator Kara Loo and Jennifer Young on November 15, 2012
Woo hoo!!!!!!!
Creator Jarikith - Not a Master Thief - AGL589 on November 15, 2012
Wooohoo!
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on November 15, 2012
Awesome stuff - congratulations & such a nice, even $$ amount. ;-)
Creator Sky King on November 14, 2012
Congratulations, happy you all did so well, have fun!!!
Creator Kara Loo and Jennifer Young on November 14, 2012
We just got off work! This is so amazing!!! Thank you to everyone who helped us get here! We're so excited to write the books and share them with everyone!
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on November 14, 2012
I love it when a project meets and exceeds goals. ;-)
Creator Jessica Edwards on November 14, 2012
Less than 3 hours and over 12 grand! So happy kickstarter worked, I can't wait to finally get these books!
Creator Torolf - Alchemist of the Obsidian Order on November 14, 2012
Have been following you guys since I stumbled across the school online. Glad to see you broke the 12k goal.
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on November 14, 2012
4 hours and $233 can we do this? I think we can!
Creator ☜☆RSF☆☞ Back Armikrog **We want YOU!** on November 14, 2012
@Pallndrome Bob totally understandable. Have a good one.
@gandalf - yep threw in another $5. I liked that too. :D
Creator Palindrome Bob-XSF-I'm in AGL589-AA496 on November 14, 2012
Just so you know: I will not be on-line when this campaign ends. It's currently about 20 past midnight where I am and I simply will not stay awake that long, nor will I get up that early since I have a holiday from work. If the funds keep rolling in as they have been in the past hours, we might be able to just make the 12k-mark.
Fun fact: someone's pledge here ends in .5. :-)
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Creator James Krot on November 14, 2012
It is great that you have met all your goals. To the 11k mark. I really am looking forward to reading the stories when they arrive. Part of it is seeing how the story evolved from what you posted initially to what it will be after the rewrites.
Creator gandalf.nho - Weresheepjaguar Huntress on November 14, 2012
Liked the new add-on and also more $5 from me.
Creator Palindrome Bob-XSF-I'm in AGL589-AA496 on November 14, 2012
Ack, more add-ons, and I can't manage my pledge here @ work! Hope I get home on time and still remember this to snag me that one (as well).
Yay for 11k!
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Creator Jessica Edwards on November 14, 2012
And another 5 from me as well..gotta love add-ons ;)
Creator Jarikith - Not a Master Thief - AGL589 on November 13, 2012
Annnd.. now you get another 5 dollars from me..