Magic Hour - Final Achievement Bonus
One hour left for the Companions of the Firmament Kickstarter!
Progress Update
Many people have been joining the host of the firmament over the last several hours, in particular an “angel investor” descended from on high and cast mana upon the project. While the Angel Investor was to me a hail mary pass, it's been answered and I'm still a bit stunned by that. Thank you Brett!
All of that activity has blown us through THREE Flying Monster Sheet stretch goals! Right now we're just $79 away from a fourth one. We're also just four (4) backers away from the final Adventure Stretch Goal.
Magic Hour Achievement Bonus
It was a big deal to me when the original funding goal was being reached. So much energy over the previous months went into that moment and that was just 60 hours after it started. Now another five weeks have passed with yet another wild ride as more support poured in. To make for a dramatic landing I wanted to offer up a similar achievement bonus to the one I offered all the way back in Update #1.
From this point on in the funding campaign, the backer that contributes the most in within this last hour will get a Reaper figure painted by myself. See Update #1 on your choices of which figure to pick from and examples of my painting skills. If you have already backed prior to this moment then you can either contribute more to your existing reward level, or upgrade to a new level. You're previous contribution does not count, so if you were a $50 backer and then upgraded to $100 then $50 is the measured amount for this achievement bonus. I'll be able to figure all of this out from the KS dashboard and how the emails roll in. Tiebreaker will be the last person to pledge between those tied.
If you want to change your amount, just click on the big blue “Manage Your Pledge” button. On the next page make sure the big dollar amount at the top of the page is correct. The dollar amount does not change when you just select a different radio button with the reward levels.
Two caveats:
First, people who cancel their backing and then back again within this hour will not count in this little achievement bonus. We're all gamers here, but no min-maxing/rule-loophole nonsense!
Second is that my wife doesn't qualify for this achievement. She's talked about backing, but has yet to do it. Honey... there's just an hour left!
Happy hunting and see you in the eyrie!
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Jun 16, 2012 -
Jul 22, 2012
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- Neil Carr 153 friends
- Website: geekindustrialcomplex.com
Pledge $1 or more
5 backers
AERIALIST: Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as an Aerialist Backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $10 or more
29 backers
WINGMATE: You will receive the PDF copy of the book. In addition you will receive the following: Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as a Wingmate Backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $25 or more
43 backers
DOGFIGHTER: You will receive a signed SOFTCOVER version of the book. In addition you will receive the following: The PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as a Dogfighter Backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet." For international backers, please add $10 to your funding for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $50 or more
19 backers
AERONAUT: You will receive a signed HARDCOVER version of the book. In addition you will receive the following: The PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as an Aeronaut Backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet." For international backers, please add $10 to your funding for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $70 or more
2 backers
OUTRIDER: You will receive a 20" x 24" signed and numbered ART PRINT by the artist Justin McElroy. This is a one time limited print run of the artwork. You will also get the PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as an Outrider Backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet." For international backers, please add $10 to your funding for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $100 or more
7 backers
NAVIGATOR: You will receive a 20" x 24" signed and numbered ART PRINT by the artist Justin McElroy. This is a one time limited print run of the artwork. You will also get a signed HARDCOVER version of the book. In addition you will receive: The PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as an Navigator Backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet." For international backers, please add $10 to your funding for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $100 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
SKY MERCHANT: This is a package intended for retailers. You will receive FIVE (5) signed SOFTCOVER copies of the book. Your store's name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as a Sky Merchant. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet." For international backers, please add $15 to your funding for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $250 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
PEGASUS RIDER: Immortalize one of your favorite characters as he or she takes to the sky with this unique reward. You'll be able to describe a fantasy character mounted on a pegasus flying through the sky. A half-page (1/2) black and white piece of CUSTOM ART will be included in the book. You can contribute a stat-block of the character to be included in the book as an NPC. See the FAQ for specific terms on submission of character details. In addition you will receive a signed hardcover version of the book. The PDF copy of the book. - Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as the Pegasus Rider backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $250 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
GRIFFON RIDER: Immortalize one of your favorite characters as he or she takes to the sky with this unique reward. You'll be able to describe a fantasy character mounted on a griffon flying through the sky. A half-page (1/2) black and white piece of CUSTOM ART will be included in the book. You can contribute a stat-block of the character to be included in the book as an NPC. See the FAQ for specific terms on submission of character details. In addition you will receive a signed hardcover version of the book. The PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as the Griffon Rider backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $250 or more
1 backer All gone!
MYSTERY RIDER: Immortalize one of your favorite characters as he or she takes to the sky with this unique reward. You'll be able to describe a fantasy character mounted on a flying mount gliding through the sky. A half-page (1/2) black and white piece of CUSTOM ART will be included in the book. See the FAQ entry on the Mystery Mount to get a list of options for the mount that can be illustrated. A half-page black and white piece of custom art will be included in the book. You can contribute a stat-block of the character to be included in the book as an NPC. See the FAQ for specific terms on submission of character details. In addition you will receive a signed hardcover version of the book. The PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as the Mystery Rider backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $250 or more
1 backer All gone!
EAGLE RIDER: Immortalize one of your favorite characters as he or she takes to the sky with this unique reward. You'll be able to describe a fantasy character mounted on a giant eagle flying through the sky. A half-page (1/2) black and white piece of CUSTOM ART will be included in the book. You can contribute a stat-block of the character to be included in the book as an NPC. See the FAQ for specific terms on submission of character details. In addition you will receive a signed hardcover version of the book. The PDF copy of the book. Your name will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as the Eagle Rider backer. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $400 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
CHAMPIONS OF THE FIRMAMENT: A reward specially tailored for an entire table of roleplayers! Immortalize one of your favorite aerial battles you have conducted in your own gaming sessions. This will be a FULL SINGLE PAGE (1) BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATION depicting a moment in the battle that will be included in the book. Describe a party of adventurers, that at least some of which were battling in the air, against your foes. You can also include a 500 word narrative of the battle which will be included in the book. In addition you will get SIX (6) signed HARDBACK COPIES of the book so that everyone who fought in this epic aerial battle gets their own copy! See the FAQ for specific terms on submission of details. In addition you will receive the PDF copy of the book. Your name (and up to five other people you name) will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as Champions of the Firmament backers. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $600 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
LORDS OF THE FIRMAMENT: A reward specially tailored for an entire table of roleplayers! Immortalize one of your favorite aerial battles you have conducted in your own gaming sessions. This will be a SPRAWLING TWO PAGE (2) BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATION depicting a moment in the battle that will be included at the center of the book. This special double page illustration will give you all the breathing room to depict the action and setting you want. Describe a party of adventurers, that at least some of which were battling in the air, against your foes. You can also include a 500 word narrative of the battle which will be included in the book. In addition you will get SIX (6) signed HARDBACK COPIES of the book so that everyone who fought in this epic aerial battle gets their own copy! See the FAQ for specific terms on submission of details. In addition you will receive the PDF copy of the book. Your name (and up to five other people you name) will be listed in the Patron Thank You section of the book as Lords of the Firmament backers. You will also get a thank you postcard with CotF artwork by Ian MacLean. You will receive by email digital wallpaper of the cover artwork by Justin McElroy. You will have access to playtest material. Finally, you will get a PDF of the black & white and color "creature sheet."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $800 or more
1 backer All gone!
ANGEL INVESTOR: Because this is the inaugural endeavor for Geek Industrial Complex I just wanted one spot open for a backer who really likes what they see here and wants to help out in a very special way. The money from this backing would go directly to the purchase the Adobe Design Standard Creative Suite software package, the publishing industry's standard. This software package is not in any way required for bringing Companions of the Firmament to print, nor will it cause any delays in getting the work finished, however its powerful suite of integrated tools makes the entire process smoother and potentially speed up the process. Beyond an effusive and gushing personal thank you card, you will also get a complimentary copy of every product that Geek Industrial Complex produces for life, along with a unique stretched canvas print of the cover artwork signed by Justin McElroy. You will also of course get the postcard, digital wallpaper, PDF, hardcover copy of the Companions of the Firmament book, playtest access and creature sheets.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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