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The Happy New Year Update!

Update #13 · Jan 1, 2013 · 14 comments

It's been over three months since our last update, and we have some great news to share. Being the first of the year, we launched the new ad-free homepage on Penny Arcade! Thank you to everyone that contributed to the campaign and made this possible. We know how fortunate we are to have such a supportive community, and the turn of the new year reminds us how lucky we are. You've allowed our weird little company to do what we love for another year, and that's something we don't take for granted. 

Thank you.

You may have also noticed that you've been getting your rewards via email and snail mail. The $15 to $150 tiers have either hit the mailstream or are queued to do so in the next few days, and surveys for the higher tier rewards have been sent out as well. Brian and his team at the warehouse figured "what better time to take care of thousands of individual packages than the busiest time of the year?" The $1 reward tier is running into technical difficulties, but a promise is a promise, and we are working on it.

We also have some really great news regarding the $450,000 stretch goal, the reality show Strip Search. If you don't remember the details, you can see Gabe's post here.

We've been pretty mums on specifics, but you can start to see some details leak out here and here and here. More information to come shortly, as official launch will be in Q1 2013.

Happy new year, and thank you again for your support!

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Thanks and next steps!

Update #12 · Aug 17, 2012 · 22 comments

Thank you to everyone that helped make the homepage ad-free! The campaign was a really crazy experience. We learned so much, so our thanks to all those that contributed and commented throughout the month. As a bonus, Mike posted on Penny Arcade that we got so close to the Lookouts stretchgoal that we're going to do it anyway, so look for that, the Automata comic, the Strip Search show, and Jerry dressed as a giant juicer in 2013!

We're already planning the fulfillment of our rewards and the keeping of our promises, so expect a few surveys from the campaign once PAX Prime is done. (We want to give those with payment issues two weeks to resolve them)

Thanks again!

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Update #11: Strip Search UNLOCKED! Call for entries begins NOW.

Update #11 · Aug 10, 2012 · 26 comments

We’ve just hit the $450k/Strip Search stretchgoal! We move fast, so it’s time to get the process rolling. May I present to you, the initial call for entries.

As mentioned in previous updates, the winner will get office space (for free!) at Penny Arcade HQ in Seattle, WA AND access to all of our facilities and resources (Mike, Jerry, Biz Guys, Merch Guys, etc) for one year on top of a $15,000 cash prize.

The deadline to submit is midnight, 8/24/2012 (TWO WEEKS FROM NOW). What you’re applying for is to be on our new reality show, Strip Search, later this year. The process to get to our final participants will be incredibly thorough, so please know this is only the first of many steps.

Some quick notes on the show: 

  • There will be no cost to you, other than your time. 
  • You will be asked to sign a video release.
  • You will be asked to sign an NDA.
  • You will NOT be asked to sign anything regarding the rights to your existing or future works.
  • You need to be 18 or older and legally be able to enter the United States.
  • You will need to take about two weeks of your life later this year for this and this alone.

If there are any other questions, please ask them below, and I'll get them answered. Thanks, and good luck!

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Update #10: Kickstarter Shirt Revealed!

Update #10 · Aug 3, 2012 · 17 comments

We’re less than $40k away from hitting our Strip Search stretchgoal, and we figured you would want to see the Exclusive Kickstarter T-Shirt commemorating the campaign!

This is at the $150 reward level and also includes The Dickstarter Print, Digital Versions of Books 1 and 2, Remastered Digital Singles of Jerry’s PA musical works, an 8.5” x 11” print of the Lookouts image from Update #9, a copy of Rainslick 3, names for your band AND your pet by Jerry, thoughts of you during coitus from Mike, and of course, the glue that holds this whole campaign together, Mike chasing a duck around while he shouts your name. 

 
11 days left!

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Update #9: More Lookouts Art, a New Reward, FAQ Update, Jerry Cosplay

Update #9 · Jul 31, 2012 · 25 comments

With 15 days left, we've raised almost $400,000, which is nearly a half-a-million dollars, which is basically a million! Right? Or...? Listen. We don't have time to thrill you with our incredible mathematics right now. It's time to reveal the terrifying revelations of Kickstarter Update 9!

More Lookouts!


Gabe drew more concept art for Daughters of the Eyrewood to further entice you:

I know this level seems out there, but we still have 15 days!  We are also adding another reward level at $50 for a hi-resolution, 8.5” x 11” print of the above Lookouts image sent to your door. Please add $3 for international addresses. (this level also includes all previous rewards!)

Jerry Cosplay Poll Results!
I'll be honest, I'm actually a little shocked at the result. The winner is... the Fruit Fucker? I just feel like... that doesn't have a lot of shame-factor to it. This was an opportunity to really get some ridiculous photos of Jerry, and the community chose the Fruit Fucker? All right, we'll try to do something with it that will maximize embarrassment. 

Oh! And I forgot to mention in the last update with honorable mentions that we also got a lot of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew suggestions, which would have also been really funny.

Updated FAQ Questions:
Q:What if I'm out of the country, and I am unable to use Amazon payments?
A:We also accept Paypal on the side (clubpa@penny-arcade.com is our Paypal address). Make sure to send an email to ks@penny-arcade.com with the transaction ID and what reward you'd like.

Q:If the mobile app level is reached, will it be ad-free?
A: We had not considered this! But after thinking about it, we decided that yes, it will be ad-free. 

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    Gabe will shout out your name as he chases a duck, there will be no ads (based on what stretch goal tier is reached), and you'll be listed on our "Supported By" page!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    All previous rewards, Gabe will think about you during sex, and a certificate of appreciation will be mailed to you. (Add $3 for non-U.S. addresses)

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    All previous rewards, a never-before released digital version of Penny Arcade Book 1, Attack of the Bacon Robots, and Tycho will name your pet.

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    All previous rewards and receive a copy of On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 3 on Steam!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    All previous rewards and a hi-resolution, 8.5” x 11” print of the Lookouts image (from Update #9) sent to your door. Please add $3 for international addresses.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    All previous rewards and remastered digital versions of Tycho's Penny Arcade Singles (including My Belruel and Are You Really A Woman?).

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    All previous rewards, a never-before released digital version of Penny Arcade Book 2, Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings, and Tycho will name your band.

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    All previous rewards and an autographed (by Gabe and Tycho) 12" x 18" "Dickstarter" print on heavyweight cardstock. (Add $7 for Non-U.S. Addresses)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    All previous rewards and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Kickstarter (Add $12 for non-U.S. addresses).

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    Be a beta tester for On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 4! Will also include a copy of the game on Steam upon release.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    When we made Precipice of Darkness, Episode 1, we had manufactured 50 USB Credit Card drives (seen here) for media kits, etc. With this reward level you’ll receive this Flash Drive in the mail filled with the digital versions of Books 1 and 2 and the remastered Jerry tracks! We have two versions of the drive (Gabe and Tycho) – which you receive will be picked at random. Add $10 for International addresses. (See Update # 6 for a picture of the actual USB drive)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    1 lb of Jerry’s Coffee Roast! Jerry will ship to you a one pound bag of his signature coffee beans that he roasts himself. Add $10 for International addresses.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    @tychobrahe will follow you on twitter for one year. You can bombard him with 140 character requests all year long.

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    25 backers All gone!

    Within reason, Gabe and Tycho will retweet one of your tweets.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    For next year's PA:The Series filming (Strip Search - our new reality show for finding the next big webcomic), you can be one of 50 people in a live studio audience component in Seattle, WA. (you need to handle travel costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    Be immortalized in On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 4, as your likeness is turned into a NPC for the game. Includes a copy of the game on Steam. Please note, the "estimated delivery date" below was picked arbitrarily. We don't know the exact release date.

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    Logo Design by PA Design! Give Kiko and Erika the name of your company and a synopsis of what exactly it is you do, and delivered to you will be the one-colour AI/PDF/PSD files for your further manipulation. This is the team that designed the PAX Logo, the Trenches Logo, the Child’s Play logo, etc.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    Get a 5-year pass for all existing and newly created PAXes (including PAX Dev if you are in-fact, a developer).

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    Brew with Jerry - $2500 (4 available) It’s no secret Jerry loves brewing, and this reward gives you the opportunity to brew with Jerry in Seattle. You only need to handle your transportation, and Jerry will take care of the rest. Must be 21 or older.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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    Jerry Holkins will do a Beta Read of your work (novel or otherwise), providing notes and opinions throughout.

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    Robert Khoo will do a full analysis of your business plan, how it fits in the marketplace, what you're doing right and what opportunities you might be missing.

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    Ping Pong. Your Team vs. Team Inferno (aka Team Penny Arcade). Invite you and up to 9 of your friends for an officially sanctioned match against Team Inferno in Seattle, WA. The most expensive pizza you have ever purchased will also be included. You just need to handle transportation.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    PA will crash your birthday party - Mike and Jerry and possibly some other people will crash your party and totally eat all of your food and drink everything in your fridge. Must be in the Seattle area.

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    Lunch with PA Business. Have a lunch with Robert Khoo, Mike Fehlauer, Brian Sunter, and Jeff Kalles in Seattle. (You need to get yourself to the venue, sorry.)

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    Play date with Penny Arcade! You and one other person can come to PAHQ (you need to arrange travel) for an evening of pizza and games.

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    Khoo will plan your bachelor party - This is for planning and day-of execution only. Robert Khoo will take whatever your pre-determined budget is and plan a… uh… experience for you and your friends. A more detailed description to this reward would be against the code. See PA:TS S02E28 for reference.

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    Intern at Penny Arcade for a day! You'll be put to real work under the supervision of Khoo. (you will need to arrange travel)

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    Mike and Jerry will be your DM for you and 3 of your friends, running an adventure just for you. You just need to handle transportation to Seattle.

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    Lunch with Mike and Jerry. Just get yourself to Seattle and we'll handle the rest.

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    Even more rewards! Since KS has a $10,000 limit, we have a number of off-menu rewards for those looking for a more... exclusive experience. [1 x $25,000: Gabe will do an original medium sized painting of your favorite videogame character.], [2 x $25,000: You'll be given the grand tour of Penny Arcade HQ and afterwards we'll all go out for dinner and ice cream!], [1 x $100,000: You can appear in a non-commercial PA strip that you conceive with Mike and Jerry.] But you'll need to purchase these off-site at www.penny-arcade.com/kickstarter/

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013

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