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@Peter patnaik did you request a specific poster? If so, which one did you want/which one did you get? You can message me this info. Thanks!
The Poster arrived and looks great, but I'm almost positive it's the wrong one? Is there a way to check that and/or is it something that is correctable? I don't dislike the one I've received, but i'm 95% sure I didn't order it.
@Israel RN Yes I shipped out the international orders a few weeks ago.
Have you shipped both mags already? please confirm if you also shipped international orders.
The mags look great. Can't wait to see how the poster looks!
@Andy Baio Thanks man! That means a lot. Thanks for backing my project!
@peter patnaik Ah my timing keeps getting screwed up. Last weekend I was ill and this weekend I am away for Thanksgiving. Next weekend sounds like a sure thing though. Thanks!
@Kenneth Barmby-Spence thank YOU! Hope you're enjoying them.
I got my magazines earlier in the week. Thank you Cory. Great stuff.
Is there an update on the poster shipments? I did receive both magazines and they are brilliant.
Just got The Controller and Exp. in the mail, and they're both gorgeous. Thank you!
Thanks Cory for the information.
@Dan Rhodes. Hey man so I'll be shipping the magazines out this Saturday. Saturday is the only day I can ship big orders because I work 9-6 Mon-Fri and Saturday is the only other day they're open. So I think I'll ship magazines this Saturday, posters next Saturday. WOO!
Does that mean the posters will be included with the editions when they are ready to be shipped?
That's good news Cory. I've sent you a message as I've recently moved apartments and will need an amended delivery address.
Cheers.
Hey guys!
So I have all your envelopes all labeled, with EXP.s in them, etc. I sent out the EXP.s to all the people who just ordered EXP.s, sounds a little backwards, but I just finished the Controller. I am waiting for the proof to come later this week/early next week, then I will order the full shipment.
Once that arrives, I will mail the EXP.s and Controllers at once (saving hundreds on shipping/envelopes [unfortunately I am going to go several hundred dollars over budget, but that's ok]) on the following Saturday (the only day I have enough time to sit at the post office while it's open).
So yeah. Hopefully there will only be tiny little changes and I wont have to order a second proof. So that's about two, maybe three weeks at the most before shipment.
Again, thanks for being so incredibly patient and understanding. It's been a bit of a bumpy ride but they're both all done now, and I'm very happy with how they turned out. Also, they posters will be mailed out around the same time.
<3 Cory.
Hi Cory, I still haven't gotten any magazines in the mail yet? Can we get a status update?
-Scott
Hi Cory!
How's it going with the sending out? (Trying not to tap his fingers to loudly or impatiently on the table ;-))
M
@lee nicholls: sorry for never getting back to you! That sounds incredible. If I'm ever in the uk I will for sure hit you up!
It's a yearly festival, but we do a smaller scale event every month with a developer/designer/anyone who asks! We work with Keita Takahashi a lot. GameCity organised for him to build a playground in Nottingham (http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/nottingham/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_8806000/8806081.stm) which is pretty awesome.
If you're ever in the UK we should get you to come along!
Good luck with the new job.
@Nicholas Davies Unfortunately, the funding period is over. Right now I only have enough copies for the backers, but The Controller (and hopefully EXP) will be available online eventually. I'll announce when and where and how much when the time comes.
Thanks!
@Lee Nicholls Hey man! Yeah I was actually going to make update post this week. The magazines are finally all printed and en route to my apartment! I have all the posters all printed too. I just ordered some envelopes/poster tubes as well. As soon as all that stuff arrives I'll start shippin'! GameCity looks super cool! I want to go! Is it yearly?
Thanks for being patient. Sorry it's taking so long, I started a new full-time job a little while ago and it's been hard to keep everything in order. But things are finally happening and the Controller is coming along super nicely.
Take Care
Is it still possible to pledge money for EXP and recieve a copy?
If so, how much would it be to ship it to Australia.
Hi Cory,
Any news on the printing/delivery progress?
I work for GameCity (www.gamecity.org), a UK videogame festival. We're fans of your work!
@James got it! Thank you.
@James
Hey my Paypal is: coryschmitz@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Hi Cory,
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I pledged $30 for EXP and The Controller early on, before you announced the extra charge for international shipping.
Is there any way to get the extra money to you now that pledging is complete? paypal?
James
@Bobby got it. Posters are gonna be done relatively soon :)
If possible, I'd like the Zelda poster, please. I haven't played the other two games. (i know, shh). Thanks!
I can't believe I missed out on this. I finally got paid this week, and It had already ended. I'll be sure to buy an issue once it goes on sale (hopefully you'll end up selling those posters too). :)
@Mick O'Reilly it'll be available in other ways! I'll let everyone know when the go on sale elsewhere.
Is it still possible to get this, i was late to pledge and can't see a way now :(
@Don Rhodes. Yeah if everything goes according to plan!
@Rick Kolesar, I'll let you know how to buy The Controller when it's all done!
I pledged $15 for EXP, can there be another $15 option pledge for The Controller? I wouldn't mind over pledging w/ the $30 option, but money is tight right now. Thanks.
Are the posters are going to be mailed in 'early' August (1 month from July 7th); as long as there are no delays obviously? Glad to see that everything has gone well so far. Can't wait to get them in the mail!
Cory, can I please request the Zelda poster? Thanks.
Is Amazon Payments the only way to pay? For some reason Amazon Payments won't let me use my address (Mexico) it has United States selected as default.
@simon It will be a one time thing. I doubt it will be enough money, but hopefully some of the cost of the magazine will will cover the rest.
So does the extra $15 for international orders only cover one postage or does it cover both magazines?
@Joe Williams, yeah I just included the shipping into the price of the magazines so it's 30 flat for those in the continental US. However, you will be getting the magazines separately, as the Controller still has a way to go. It will be like a surprise when it comes in the mail!
The $30 pledge covers shipping for both books to a continental US address right? I'm planning on going for that one later this week after I get paid.
I'm hoping that EXP. (the first book) and the posters will be all printed and ready to ship a month after the Kickstarter ends. That gives time for shipping, test prints, etc.
How long do you think it will take for printing? Is 15USD enough for shipping the posters too?
Hey congrats on meeting the goal! Looking forward to it
@Jack: I'm not really sure how it works, but you could just pledge another $15 and I'll make a note of it!
Excuse me if I'm being an idiot, but I'm assuming I haven't been charged the $15 yet, so I can increase my pledge to 30 and keep my option at 1 copy of EXP so as to cover any cost of shipping to the UK. If you could confirm this that would be awesome!
sounds great! That'll be enough time for me to totally forget about it, and then be really amazed and happy when it finally arrives ;-)
@mikkel: I think the Kickstarter ends July 7, so then I have to get all the EXP books printed, then probably print more posters. Not sure how long The Controller will take. I'm thinking I'll at least be able to send out EXP and the posters by August?
@Isreal RN: I'm trying to stick with the bundles I set up. You could do the $55 one and I could let you know if/when I'm selling the posters individually! :)
I'd be interested in both books and 2 posters... is that possible? If so, how much should I pledge for it, including international shipping?
Congratulations on reaching your goal, but you'll keep accepting backers until the deadline is met, right?
So, congratulations on reaching your goal! That's fantastic! When will you be sending stuff out?
I'd definitely pick the shadow of colossus one if it was made.