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Where Things Are Now

Update #16 · Apr 6, 2012 · comment

I wrapped up the writing of the History of Trowbridge High, the list of the Teachers and Administrative Staff, and the four alternate settings. The words are in the capable hands of my editor even as I type this. Once she has them edited, then it's off to layout, and we're that much closer to seeing School Daze as an actual factual product.

As with all parts of this project, these last weeks have been interesting. Here's a rundown of what has gone on thus far:

  • Quoted out a new logo for the website, to say Sand & Steam Productions. Also, new business cards.
  • Got my Vendor's License, and sent off the paperwork for Sand & Steam Productions to become an LLC
  • Wrote over 6,000 words for the History of Trowbridge High, staff, etc as mentioned above
  • Sent off the pattern for the custom dice bags to Dragon Chow so production could begin on them
  • Got a quote back for the printing of the physical books, and was pleased with the result (at least $3 less than expected)
  • Set up a system to track my expenditures so I know where my money is going
  • Sourced a bunch of stuff for the Back-to-School Kits for the two folks that bought them

And all of that is in addition to the time I spent working to secure myself a job following student teaching. It has been a good set of weeks, that's for sure. A lot has gotten done, but that much more is waiting in the wings. Once the words for School Daze are edited, I'll be posting them here for free, like with the playtest documents. Then, it's all in the hands of other capable people.

I'm very excited to see what wonderfulness comes from the layout and the art. I'm confident about the words that are going into the book, but having Daniel Solis and Brian Patterson bringing them to life? Yeah, it doesn't get much better than that.

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    EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION - You're almost there! You get my sincere thanks for supporting this project. Your name will appear as a member of the Eighth Grade Graduating Class.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    FRESHMAN CLASS - Welcome to Trowbridge High! You get a copy of the final PDF of School Daze, and will be credited as part of the Freshman Class.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    SOPHOMORE CLASS - You've made it through your first year! A print copy of School Daze, plus the PDF, and you will be credited as part of the Sophomore Class.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    SOPHOMORE CLASS WITH HONORS - You've made it, and you've made it in style! Add the four custom School Daze dice to your already awesome print copy of the game, and your PDF.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    JUNIOR CLASS - Now you know the ropes! Three Kickstarter-exclusive Group Projects for you to play, as well as all of the previous rewards. You will be credited as part of the Junior Class.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    SENIOR CLASS - Oh, the places you'll go! Your print copy of School Daze will be signed and personalized. You also get all of the previous rewards, and will be credited as a part of the Senior Class.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    TEACHER'S AIDE - You are the backbone of what we do! This tier is designed for retail stores that want to carry School Daze in its physical form. You get 10 copies of the print copy (shipping on us), and will be listed as a member of the Trowbridge High Support Staff.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    TEACHER - Fighting the good fight! You get a hand-written copy of the School Daze book, straight from the hands of a student at Trowbridge High. You also get to create a student will will appear as an NPC in the School Daze book. You will get a full sketch of your NPC from Brian Patterson of d20 Mokey fame. You also get all of the previous rewards, and will be credited as a member of the Trowbridge High Faculty.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    PRINCIPAL - Everyone in the school answers to you! You get a full Back-to-School kit, including a backpack, lunchbox, Gold Stars, notebooks, binders, pencils, and everything else you'll need to enjoy School Daze to its fullest. You get all of the previous rewards (including the hand-written rulebook, the signed print copy, Group Projects, and PDF), and will be credited as a member of the Trowbridge High Administrative Staff.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    SUPERINTENDENT - Now you run the show! I will fly anywhere in the continental 48 United States, will hand-deliver all of your goodies to you, and will run a game of School Daze for you and your group. If you live outside of the 48 United States, and you want me to come visit you, don't despair! Contact me, and we'll see what the cost would be for me to visit you. You also get everything listed before this, and will be credited as a member of the Trowbridge Greater School District Administrative Staff.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012