I sent an email to the only emails I've received about shipping so far (Chris Sniezek) -- I had no idea Origins pickup was an option, and would like to get my copy there. I've already paid for shipping, but I'd rather pick up a copy at Origins and get the shipping payment refunded. Can someone contact me?

Last Kickstarter update: a month ago.
Last update on the "update almost every day" list: a month ago.

The only mailboxes that aren't full are those of backers - that goes for email and standard mail.

Kickstarter mailbox is full also

Jerimiah's inbox seems to be full. I sent an email about picking up my copy at Origins but it bounced back as not deliverable. I sent another copy of the message to the kickstarter email.

Disregard my last comments. My question has been answered in the BGG thread.

(Addendum)- My bad-- Not "over a year." It just feels that way. :(

I'm puzzled, and the updates here and on BGG have done nothing to help, so I'm just going to ask my question (and I apologize if the absurdly long and chatty thread on BGG obscured the answer and defeated my attempt to find it):

I am in Canada. I specified my FLGS and it's my understanding the game is done, printed and being shipped. Is my copy of the game basically going along with whatever order the FLGS has arranged for with the distributor? Or is my copy being sent directly to the FLGS so I can get it ASAP?

Essentially: Is the only difference between me (an early backer) and some retail buyer that you've had my money for over a year and the retail customer is just paying on the spot to get the game at the same time as I do?

I want to get it shipped to my house instead of at the store. How do I make that happen?

I'm leery about the store pick up option because I think there's a real possibility that my copy will end up on the shelf for sale or they're going to expect me to pay for my game at pickup time.

Thanks.

Matt

@ Ramon, according to Update 20, in the Summer (which I think means before September). Unless you're one of the advanced deliver backers.

Hello, when can I expect the game?

I sent a msg to you. Hope u have received and read it!

I'm still not clear on coordinating this with a local game store (free shipping). Is CGF going to be taking care of this? Do they still have the info of the game store I submitted? Will they be contacting the game store to make sure that they are OK to receive it. I don't want to be out of the loop on this and just have it show up and be rejected none the wiser.

Hi there,

Looks like you're checking here and not messages. I'm moving to London in May, so the store shipping option isn't going to work for me. How do I get this changed?

Cheers,

Thomas

@ Mathieu
There are almost always delays beyond the original estimated shipping date, but people aren't always so antsy about it.

Is it always like this on kickstarter ?

The link is below. 1612 people is a lot so cut these guys a break (NB. Terry Patnode).

For lazy ppl:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/139775/glory-to-rome-black-box-maximum-updates-list

March 29, 2012:
Ed met with an import/export specialist yesterday. The two of them worked out a more complete and efficient plan for getting the games out of China and into our regional distribution sites.

April 4, 2012:
We've been struggling to sort the logistics - Ed had originally planned to work 2 days a week on CGF after he got back from Shanghai but got dragged into an emergency project for his day job.
We've now taken on a Blackbox Co-ordinator in Amsterdam: Chinese speaking, with import / export experience who is getting the shipments scheduled.

April 9, 2012:
Preparations for the Black Box have been moving along quite swiftly at the Cambridge Games Factory-proper in Massachussets. Our assembly and operations team have double-checked the mailing list and promo items, to ensure that when the games arrive. There are still some people that haven't given us an address at all, so emails to those people will be going out shortly.
A lot of work has been done, and is being done, to try to ensure everyone gets the promo items they wanted. We're proud of the quality of the game and promo items, and we want to make sure you get all the great stuff you asked for.

It is not enjoyable having to go to three separate places (BGG thread, updates list and here) just to see if there's any progress. If regular updates were posted on KS, I'd receive them by email, without being expected to do the legwork myself.

Similarly annoying is that despite all the BGG talk, I am none the wiser as to your intentions and beliefs on the central point of when we'll get the game. Please just give a frank and direct account of where you think things stand. Are you shipping from China, assembling orders in the US and then shipping on from the US? Do you expect to ship from China by the end of this month? Is it still entirely up in the air as to when any shipment from China might go out - could it be this month, next month or 2013? How long is the US leg expected to take at this stage?

It has been almost 2 months since your last up-date. Your disrespect to your supporters is shameful. I will find it difficult to offer support on future projects bases on the inept handling of this project. Can your organization please get your act together and salvage some dignity?

I see the bgg link now. Good to know thanks

Do you think we will have our games before a year passes? This seems excessive.

I Second Duncan's Comment. Please only post updates here or also here. BGG is horribly designed and a very trying browsing experience. If I am looking for updates to this project I just want to come here and read it. Simple.

Putting updates on BGG for people who Kickstarted this project seems a bit weird. Not all of us are very active on BGG, so please continue the updates for this here. Additionally, this is taking so long that my shipping info may have changed by the time this ships! Where/how do I send new shipping info?

I have my fingers crossed that the game comes in soon.

Cheers for letting me know and good luck with it all - I'll get back to the store in a week or so and see what's what.

Just so everyone knows, CGF is now posting updates on boardgamegeek: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/139775/glory-to-rome-black-box-maximum-updates-list

Are the promos in the geek store the same ones that we're getting?

Are we at dead air again?

I have not done any legwork with the game store that I set in my survey, is that something I need to do?

What is the ETA for European orders?
An update would be nice...

update seems a bit overdue...

OMG it must be soon, I'm so excited!!

So...uh...any update? :-)

when are you planning to start shipping international?

Hi, my game store also hasn't heard from you (and neither have I), so hopefully there's not an issue. They said they were happy to get involved: http://www.innersanctumcollectibles.com/

I talked to Greg at Sentry Box, and he's all set up. He's happy to receive the copies for the customers.

Give him a thank-you from Jeremiah, if you will.

Best,
Jeremiah

Hey, My local game store hasn't heard from you about my order (they have three black boxes pre-ordered, none of which are mine) and nor have I heard back from you guys specifically. I understand, and am patient. I just want to confirm I'm going to get my copy.

The store is Sentry Box. 1-888-220-2121
1835 - 10th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T3C 0K2

My name is Yoseph Zuback

Thanks Jorge. Glad you're excited.

Nice!!! Utopian Rummy!!! You sirs, have gained a customer of future products for being awesome

I am going to be in China the same time as you. Can we meet somewhere?

I just wanted to say thanks for stepping up and owning the problems. The free game and upgraded cardstock are very cool, and I'm glad things are back on track. I'm looking forward to more frequent communications and, ultimately, a Black Box GtR of my very own. Cheers!

How about thse of s who selcted the "Pck up at Essen" option? Given that I don't wantto pay for shipping (I live in the UK), I'd now liete "Ship (for free) to local game store option" to be available to me now. Is that possible?

Thank you for the update.

It's been a week now ...