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Golden Rules, T-Shirts, Backer-Created Cards and More!

Update #27 · Apr 17, 2012 · 17 comments

First, thank you all again for supporting Shadow Days! We have received great feedback, questions and even help from backers. Here are a few announcements and answers to questions:

Shadow Days Rulebook

No, it's not software, but we'd just like to say that the rules are golden! As you know, the rules were in Beta for a while. You can download version 1.0 here or on the Kickstarter project page. There have been excellent enhancements made to the gameplay! A special thanks goes out to Don Riddle for taking the time to skillfully maneuver a fine-tooth comb for the editing process.

Please remember that Shadow Days is YOUR game! With this in mind, we don't want to have one set of rules and say this is the one and only way to play the game. We believe that's an old way of thinking. We live in a time of open design, open access and open ideas. Of course, Kickstarter is a huge part of this!

There are plenty of you with other interesting ways to play the game and interact with each other. We want to honor that. The rulebook is simply us sharing a way we think gives a great experience when playing the game. It's certainly not the only way!

The Shadow Days rulebook will be a living document, constantly updated to include expansions. In addition to the standard rules, we'll provide a deluxe version containing player submissions with new and exciting ways to play.

T-Shirts

There are currently five great designs. We need you to help choose one. To vote, simply send a message via Kickstarter with "Design 1", "Design 2", "Design 3", "Design 4" or "Design 5".

Design 1

Design 2

Design 3

Design 4

Design 5

$15,000 Stretch Goal - Backer-Created Cards

Several of you have asked if there is a stretch goal beyond $13,000. We really appreciate your enthusiasm and certainly want to give you more! If we reach $15,000, we will include five high quality printable cards in the Shadow Days Enchiridion. The card types will include one of each: Object, Hero, Villain, War Machine and Stronghold.

What really makes these cards special is that the ideas will come from you. Yes! We'll take all of your suggestions, mix them up and see what comes out. We'll have a vote on the final designs, stats and even the flavor text! The final high quality artwork will be included in the Shadow Days Enchiridion. All you'll have to do is download and print on your choice of card stock paper.

There's more – These five cards will be included in the next Shadow Days expansion in early 2013.

Estimated Delivery

We plan to have Shadow Days in your hands in August 2012. The estimated delivery for the Shadow Days Enchiridion is Fall 2012. We will be able to provide a more accurate date as we move forward.

Card Previews

Yes. We will be posting more card previews. We're glad to hear that you enjoy them! We'll go to 20, and then take some time to make sure everything is ready to send to manufacturing. Of course, we'll sneak in some more as we wait for August to arrive. ;-)

In the coming days and weeks, you may notice updated artwork and designs for the cards displayed on the Kickstarter project page, BlackTeaStudios.com and our BoardGameGeek game page. We're simply updating the card images to reflect the final versions. Yes, the card corners will still appear square. But rest assured, they will be rounded!

Nardial the Infector Card

The Nardial the Infector card is a Kickstarter Exclusive. It is only available at the $35 level and higher. As a Kickstarter Exclusive, this card will never be included in the Shadow Days base set or future expansions! To claim this reward, simply move your reward selection from $25 to $35.

Let's Keep Going!

Please continue to spread the word! Here are a few ways you can do that:

  • Post to your Facebook pages with links back to our Kickstarter project page.
  • Follow @BlackTeaStudios on twitter and retweet our tweets.
  • Post it on forums where you think it is relevant - Don't spam.
  • Send emails out to everyone you know.
  • Since you get both expansions per copy, go in with friends or family!

Thanks again for your support!

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      Creator drgnldy71 on April 23, 2012

      I vote #4

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      Creator Black Tea Studios on April 23, 2012

      Got it. I'm not sure. We've also experienced that before.

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      Creator Scott Halvorson on April 23, 2012

      Never mind that. Why does it look like my posts show up twice?

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      Creator Scott Halvorson on April 23, 2012

      Oops, sorry, I didn't see that I already voted once.

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      Creator Scott Halvorson on April 23, 2012

      I vote for design #2.

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      Creator Justin Robben on April 23, 2012

      I vote for Design 4 !
      (although 5 was close, hehe)

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      Creator David Sylvester on April 23, 2012

      Gotta go with #3

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      Creator Amauri Silva Lima Filho on April 23, 2012

      I Like Design 3 [2]

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      Creator Ropya on April 21, 2012

      Any word on the decided Design?

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      Creator Black Tea Studios on April 18, 2012

      @Jake Yes! :-)

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      Creator Jake the gaming robot from the future on April 18, 2012

      Does GP carry over from round to round?

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      Creator Brett Wilson on April 17, 2012

      I Like Design 3

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      Creator Black Tea Studios on April 17, 2012

      @Jake Are you referring to the GP amount? If so, that's the amount your opponent gets for destroying that card.

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      Creator Ray Smith on April 17, 2012

      I vote design #4.

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      Creator Jake the gaming robot from the future on April 17, 2012

      Are you using the money on your cards plus for the kill or only if you kill, to buy a new card?

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      Creator Black Tea Studios on April 17, 2012

      The shirts will be either white or gray. These colors work best for showing the detailed artwork in black and white.

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      Creator Ropya on April 17, 2012

      Will the shirts be colored as pictured? ie white/grey?

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