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Pink & Grey Bits -- and -- Rocket Dice

Update #19 · Mar 19, 2013 · 3 comments

Pink & Gray Bits

This morning I received word from Piotr at Locworks that Panda is ready to ship the pink and grey bits.  I do not know exactly when they will reach the Game Salute warehouse for ship-out to you amazingly patient backers, but as soon as I do know, I'll let you know.

Each bit pack will have 6 standard D6, 9 wood colonies, and 1 scoring rocket in either pink or gray. 

Rocket Dice

Many of you supported our Alien Frontiers iPad project because you loved the original Alien Frontiers board game. So, I would like you to know about a new Kickstarter that I've just launched through my association with GameBits and GameSalute.

Rocket Dice are the perfect companion to Alien Frontiers or any other space game you enjoy playing. Six-sided dice that look like spaceships. How cool is that!?!

Please visit this new project and see Diiiiiice iiiiiin Spaaaaaaace!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/rocket-dice

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A Progress Report on Pink & Gray Bits

Update #18 · Dec 12, 2012 · 7 comments

A little good news on the pink and gray bits. 

As you may know, these are being produced as part of the Alien Frontiers: Aurora project over in Europe, so all I can really report is what they're reporting over there.

The proof pieces are being shipped to LocWorks in Poland. Assuming that LocWorks approves the proofs, the bits will go into production very soon. That still means about 60 days before they're finished, and then there's the lengthy bulk shipping to be considered.

So, as I said...a little good news...but not much. I appreciate your patience.

On another note, Clint is working on the Game Center integration for the iPad app. Still a long way to go with it...but it is in the works.

Happy Holidays to everyone and thanks again for supporting Alien Frontiers for iPad.

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Physical Rewards Mailing Today

Update #17 · Nov 30, 2012 · 2 comments

Thanks for your support and patience.

With the exception of the pink and gray bits, the physical rewards are being shipped out to you today. 

Backers in the USA should receive their packages in 5 to 10 business days.

International backers should allow 21 working days for delivery.

The approaching holidays may impact delivery time.

Pink and Gray bits will ship out as soon as possible, but we still have not heard from the manufacturer on a firm delivery date to our warehouse.  At this point, I would not expect them before the end of the year.

Physical rewards for the Admiral level backer are being handled separately.

David

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Long Delayed Rewards

Update #16 · Nov 15, 2012 · 3 comments

Hi All...Sorry for the absence. 

Looks like we're going to have to do two mail-outs for the rewards. We'll send out the games and the non-game items first, hopefully by the end of the November. I've already shipped the portfolios and sleeves and styluses and gelaskins to the warehouse in NH. They'll pack those up and the games and expansions that you pledge for as well.

Then we'll send out the pink and gray bits separately when they arrive. Still no firm date on that. Sorry.

If you're enjoying the Alien Frontiers iPad app please log into your iTunes account and post a review. We've sold nearly 5,000 copies of the app so far but there are only 106 ratings and 56 reviews.  I'm happy to say, however, that the ratings put Alien Frontiers: iPad at a solid 4.5 stars!  Wonderful!!!

David

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Non-USA Backers...OMG! What A Cockup!

Update #15 - For backers only · Oct 7, 2012 · 19 comments

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Jun 15, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012

  • Pledge $5 or more

    9 backers

    RECRUIT -- Pledge $5 to receive your choice of a PINK or GRAY Bit Kit. Includes eight wooden colonies, six D6, and 1 Scoring Rocket, all in your choice of PINK or GRAY. Or, add $5 to any pledge to add a PINK or GRAY Bit Kit to your rewards. No additional shipping charges apply.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    47 backers

    BUDDY SYSTEM -- Pledge $10 to receive BOTH the PINK and GRAY Bit Kits. Includes sixteen wooden colonies (8 Pink & 8 Gray), twelve D6 (6 Pink & 6 Gray), and 2 Scoring Rockets (1 Pink & 1 Gray). Or, add $10 to any pledge to add BOTH the PINK and GRAY Bit Kits to your rewards. No additional shipping charges apply.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    357 backers

    ENLISTED SPACER -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as an Enlisted Spacer

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    21 backers

    PLATOON PACK -- Three copies of the Alien Frontiers App for iPad & three names in the game credits as a Spacer Platoon. (This reward level was added at the request of a potential backer who wanted to get copies of the app for his wife and daughter, as well as himself)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    35 backers

    ENSIGN OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps Ensign. Plus the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers".

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    47 backers

    LIEUTENANT J.G. OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps LT J.G.. Plus the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers". Plus the FACTIONS board game expansion and the Pink and Gray Bit Kits. USA Shipping Included. Add $10 for Worldwide Shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    10 backers

    LIEUTENANT OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps Lieutenant. A zippered iPad sleeve and matching stylus. Plus the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers". Add $10 for shipping outside of North America.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    8 backers

    COMMANDER OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps Commander. An iPad portfolio with shoulder strap and a matching stylus. Plus the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers". Add $10 for shipping outside of North America.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    24 backers

    CAPTAIN OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps Captain. The tabletop board game "Alien Frontiers" and two additional player colors. Plus the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers". Add $10 for shipping outside of North America. NOTE: If requested, and if available, we can arrange for European backers to receive the EU edition (Alien Frontiers: Aurora) instead of the American version.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    5 backers Limited (95 of 100 left)

    COMMODORE OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps Commodore. Plus an Alien Frontiers themed "Gelaskin" for your iPad, a matching stylus, and the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers". But Wait, There's More! You'll also receive Beta Dev Team access and will receive and play every pre-release build between KS Funding and App Launch on your iPad and you'll have access to the Beta Dev Forum where you can leave direct feedback to the programmers. Add $10 for shipping outside of North America.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $1,250 or more

    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    ADMIRAL OF THE SPACE CORPS -- Alien Frontiers App for iPad & your name in the game credits as a Space Corps Admiral. Plus the PDF book "The Art of Alien Frontiers" and a stylus. But Wait, There's More! You will receive a brand new 3rd Gen iPad with WiFi and 16gb of storage in your choice of white or black. (add $125 to your pledge for 32gb) (add $250 to your pledge for 64gb) We'll also add an Apple Smart Cover in the color of your choice. And...this is the biggie...we'll have an original piece of Mark Maxwell Alien Frontiers art laser-etched onto the back of the iPad by "In A Flash Laser". Worldwide Shipping is included at no additional charge, but you're going to have to pay import duties on your own if applicable.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012