Goal met in 12 hours?!
Holy cow! I went to take a nap after releasing the Kickstarter project, thinking that it would have a modest turnout. But when I woke up this evening and looked at the response, I couldn't believe it! 25k in less than half a day! And even as I type this, it's already surpassed $35,000! I am absolutely floored by the response this has gotten. You guys are awesome!
But of course, we still have 29 and 1/2 more days to go with the campaign! And with that, a new goal must be created! As I said before, the goal of 25k was the MINIMUM required by the printer to order the books, however, every dollar over that amount means more books are possible. When Twokinds reaches $42,000, we will have enough to print all the book we would need to keep the online store stocked, and maybe even get some books into actual store shelves!
However, for you guys, I have a special new goal reward: at $55,555 all those who participated in this Kickstarter campaign will receive a future 5-page minicomic called "Misspell" as a digital download, which will be sent exclusively to those who participated as soon as it gets finished (which might take some time, honestly, with all these orders) . Consider it... future DLC to go along with all your other rewards. :)
Thank you guys so much for all the support!

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- Website: twokinds.keenspot.com
Pledge $10 or more
111 backers
"PRANK PIXIE PANIC" DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: A digital copy of the brand-new 24-page full-color side comic "Prank Pixie Panic" available exclusively through this Kickstarter campaign!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $12 or more
155 backers
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VOL 1 + 2: A digital copy of BOTH Twokinds volumes with all the updated art and extra bonus comics included, in both PDF for computer and ebook format for your ereader of choice.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $15 or more
36 backers
"PRANK PIXIE PANIC" SIDE COMIC PRINT: A brand-new, 8" x 10.5" 24-page full-color side comic exclusive to this Kickstarter, involving the cast of Twokinds. This comic is not available anywhere else online. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $20 or more
23 backers
EXCLUSIVE SIGNED CAST POSTER: A limited edition 11" x 17" poster of the entire cast from Volume 1 + 2, exclusive to this Kickstarter drive, and individually signed by hand. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $20 or more
722 backers
THE DIGITAL BUNDLE: digital versions of both Twokinds Vol. 1 and Twokinds Vol. 2, and a digital copy of "Prank Pixie Panic" the 24-page side-comic PLUS bonus side comic "Feral Hunger"
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $20 or more
3 backers
MAP OF THE TWOKINDS WORLD: A high-quality poster print of the Twokinds world map. (Outside of North America, please add $10 to your pledge for shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $20 or more
22 backers
TIGER IN THE STARS POSTER: A limited edition 11" x 17" poster of Flora made just for this Kickstarter drive, autographed. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $25 or more
11 backers
TWOKINDS BOOK VOL 1 (MANGA SIZE): The newly printed re-release of Twokinds Vol 1, complete with brand new cover, slightly larger size, updated art, and new map. Signed copy. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $25 or more
15 backers
TWOKINDS BOOK VOL 2 (MANGA SIZE): The brand new release of Twokinds Vol 2. Includes 164 FULL COLOR pages, updated artwork, and bonus content not seen online. Signed copy. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $35 or more
1 backer
TWOKINDS VOL 1 SPECIAL EDITION (MAGAZINE SIZE): A soft-cover, 8" x 10.5" special edition copy of Twokinds, Vol. 1. This book is a quarter larger than the standard manga edition (see scale image) and contains thick, high-quality glossy paper. Each copy is hand signed inside the cover. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $35 or more
3 backers
TWOKINDS VOL 2 SPECIAL EDITION (MAGAZINE SIZE): A soft-cover, 8" x 10.5" special edition copy of Twokinds, Vol. 2. This book is a quarter larger than the standard manga edition (see scale image) and contains thick, high-quality glossy paper. Each copy is hand signed inside the cover. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $45 or more
120 backers
TWOKINDS MANGA-SIZE BUNDLE: Both Twokinds Volume 1 and Volume 2 (Manga Sized) bundled together. Both copies will be signed. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $50 or more
6 backers
TWOKINDS POSTER BUNDLE: All three posters: Tiger in the Stars, the all-cast poster, and the map of the Twokinds world, signed and bundled together. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $50 or more
4 backers Limited (246 of 250 left)
TWOKINDS HARDCOVER VOL 1 (PREMIUM EDITION): The highest quality version of Twokinds Volume 1. Contains magazine-sized 8" x 10.5" pages, printed on high-quality glossy paper, and is hard-cover bound. Only a certain number of copies are available for the initial run, and each book is hand numbered to show you've received a first-edition copy. They are also each individually signed. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $50 or more
6 backers Limited (244 of 250 left)
TWOKINDS HARDCOVER VOL 2 (PREMIUM EDITION): The highest quality version of Twokinds Volume 2. Contains magazine-sized 8" x 10.5" pages, printed on high-quality glossy paper, and is hard-cover bound. Only a certain number of copies are available for the initial run, and each book is hand numbered to show you've received a first-edition copy. They are also each individually signed. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $55 or more
79 backers
TWOKINDS MANGA + DIGITAL BUNDLE: Everything included in the Digital Bundle (Digital copies of both side comics and Vol 1 and 2) plus everything included in the Manga Bundle (Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 manga size books). (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $55 or more
142 backers
TWOKINDS MANGA BUNDLE + "PRANK PIXIE PANIC" PRINT: Both Twokinds mangas, signed, plus a signed physical copy of "Prank Pixie Panic" the exclusive side comic. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $60 or more
48 backers
TWOKINDS SWAG BUNDLE: Includes a print copy of "Prank Pixie Panic" and "Feral Hunger", plus print copies of all three posters: Tiger in the Stars, the All-Cast poster, and the Map of the Twokinds World. ALSO includes digital downloads of Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 as an additional bonus. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $65 or more
29 backers
TWOKINDS SPECIAL EDITION BUNDLE: Both Special Edition Magazine-sized soft-cover copies of Twokinds Volume 1 and Volume 2 bundled together. Each copy will be individually signed. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $75 or more
52 backers
SPECIAL EDITION + DIGITAL BUNDLE: Everything included in the Digital Bundle (Digital copies of "Prank Pixie Panic" and Vol 1 and 2) plus everything included in the Special Bundle (Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 magazine size books). (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $90 or more
122 backers
TWOKINDS MANGA + SWAG BUNDLE: Everything included in the Swag Bundle (Posters, side comics, digital downloads) plus everything included in the Manga Bundle (Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 manga size books). (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $95 or more
57 backers Limited (443 of 500 left)
TWOKINDS HARDCOVER BUNDLE: Both premium edition copies of Twokinds Vol 1 and Vol 2, signed, numbered, and bundled together for your convenience. Limited copies available. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $100 or more
5 backers
GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK: Become immortalized by having your name placed in a special thank you section of the first book. You will also receive a signed special edition copy of both books, so you can show off your contribution. (Add $30 to upgrade your special editions to hardcover editions)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $110 or more
85 backers
HARDCOVER + DIGITAL BUNDLE: Everything included in the Digital Bundle (Digital copies of "Prank Pixie Panic" and Vol 1 and 2) plus everything included in the Hardcover Bundle (Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 hardcover books). Also includes GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK reward. (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $115 or more
95 backers
SPECIAL EDITION + SWAG BUNDLE: Everything included in the Swag Bundle (Posters, side comic, digital downloads) plus everything included in the Special Edition Bundle (Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 magazine size books). Also includes GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK reward. (Outside of North America, please add $20 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $150 or more
362 backers
HARDCOVER EDITION + SWAG BUNDLE: Everything included in the Swag Bundle (Posters, side comic, digital downloads) plus everything included in the HARDCOVER Edition Bundle (Twokinds Vol 1 + 2 magazine size books). Also includes GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK reward. (Outside of North America, please add $20 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $200 or more
30 backers All gone!
HARDCOVER SKETCHED COPY: Get both Hardcover books - Vol 1 and 2 - and have one of your books sketched in by hand with the character of your choice! Your sketch will be drawn inside the cover, right next to the signature and number of your copy. Extremely limited reward! (Outside of North America, please add $10 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $250 or more
32 backers Limited (18 of 50 left)
A PERSONALIZED DRAWING: One entirely original, full-color drawing of a Twokinds character of your choice, signed by me and shipped directly to you. Plus, everything in the SWAG BUNDLE and GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK rewards are included as well. Add signed hardcover editions of vol 1 and 2 for an additional $90. (Outside of North America, please add $20 for international shipping costs.) PLEASE NOTE THE DELIVERY DATE! The drawing may take more time than the rest.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
10 backers
THE WORKS: This pledge gets you a set of manga-sized books, a set of premium edition hardcover books, one copy of "Prank Pixie Panic", one Flora poster, one all-cast poster, one map of the world, bonus side comic "The Hunger" print, AND an 8x10 bonus print of your favorite character, all signed and numbered where appropriate. Additionally, ebook and PDF versions of all the books are included as well. Also includes GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK reward, plus your name will be in BOLD to stand out. (Outside of North America, please add $20 for international shipping costs.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $600 or more
29 backers Limited (1 of 30 left)
THE WORKS + PERSONAL DRAWING: Includes all physical rewards up to this point, including one set of manga-sized books, one set of premium edition hardcover books, plus the Flora poster, all-cast poster, map poster, Prank Pixie Panic, The Hunger, and ebook downloads of everything. All signed and numbers where appropriate. AND a PERSONALIZED DRAWING of a Twokinds character of your choice drawn, signed and shipped to you. Also includes GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK reward, plus your name will be in BOLD to stand out. (Outside of North America, please add $20 for international shipping costs.) NOTE: Your personalized drawing may take additional time.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $750 or more
3 backers All gone!
BACKGROUND CAMEO APPEARANCE: A character of your description (as a Human, Basitin, or Keidran) will appear as a background character in one of the books. You will also get a personal drawing of this character, made into an 8 x 10 print, signed, and delivered to you, along with signed hardcover copies of both books, so you can go looking for your character. Also includes SWAG BUNDLE and GET YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK reward, in BOLD.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer Limited (5 of 6 left)
SAN DIEGO COMIC CON: Come meet me at San Diego Comic Con July 12 - 15! You will be able to attend Comic-Con as a special guest of Keenspot for all four days plus Preview Night, which you can use to come meet me at the Keenspot booth. There, you will receive all the rewards offered with the Kickstarter, including all the books, booklets, and posters, signed in person! Plus, your hardcover books will be the very first printed copies, #1 - #6, respectively. You will also be allowed to attend a luncheon with me and others from Keenspot, and receive a personalized sketch of anything you want! This offer is extremely limited, and you will need to arrange your own transportation.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $1,200 or more
3 backers All gone!
A PERSONALIZED SHORT STORY: A short Twokinds story (~ 6 - 12 pages) about any character of your choice from the comic, drawn and shipped to you personally, and shared among those who pledged, along with your name or screen name as part of the credits. Essentially, you will be choosing a character that you want to learn more about, and I will write a story that expands upon that character in some way. You may pick any person, living or dead, that has appeared in the comic at any point. You will also get a personal drawing of this character, signed and delivered along with the comic booklet, PLUS all rewards listed in THE WORKS.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
BECOME IMMORTALIZED IN THE COMIC: A character of your own creation will become a named, canon historical figure within the world of Twokinds. At some point in the story, the main characters will come across a monument created IN YOUR HONOR, and the tales of your character's heroic (or infamous) actions will be regaled as part of the lore of the world. You will also get a signed personalized drawing of your character, PLUS all rewards listed in THE WORKS.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
Comments
Creator Michael Bettano on May 15, 2012
I don't really see a big deal with exclusive content for backers or special rewards/commissions for more generous contributors. These extras only add value for us backers, it shows how grateful Tom is to have his community.
Creator Levi Watts on May 14, 2012
@Scott: The difference between a personalized commission and a pre-order copy is one is shared to those outside of the KS Backers, and the other is either a private original or a limited group copy. The idea of offering rewards completely unrelated to the project at hand is not one that I have seen tried, would be interested to see it tried, but wouldn't hold much hope for it's KS.
As for an emphasis on original KS style, in the end its the money that speaks. If the public supports an idea of how a KS leader is using rewards, then it's an acceptable way by popular vote. What works in one project doesn't necessarily work for another.
If my memory serves, only two projects that I have supported offered backer only content. The part that bothers me on both of those projects was that this private only offering was made after the KS started. I couldn't have known I was going to be supporting a project that had backer only content at the time I made my donation, which I would have avoided participating in if given the choice.
Creator Stealth on May 14, 2012
@Levi: Isn't that one of the benefits of Kickstarter, though? That it works as a financial backing for a big project AND a pre-order e-commerce tool? As long as there's an overall point for the money, why shouldn't the rewards be commissions? Heck, you could start a KS to make a computer game and just offer woollen mittens to all donors over $10. No relationship needed!
Why does there need to be such an emphasis on "the original KS" style? Shouldn't project leaders just use it however it benefits them, and let the public's money decide if they're doing it in a suitable way?
Creator Levi Watts on May 14, 2012
@Alexander K: The $1200 reward level is a tricky one imo. At that much cash from a single person, it is essentially a commission. If the reward was written as only for them self, I believe I would be fine with it being just for them for two reasons.
The first being the commission level of money, but I don't know where that gray line fades going down into the more commonly KS'ed reward levels. Perhaps that line is a factor of how much the commission would normally cost vs the KS reward tier's number. That gray line is somewhere well north of 100%. Such a reward style starts to take away from the original KS and become a platform for commission sales. Limiting the total allowed commission receivers of all tiers seems like a gray line somewhere south of 20 people.
The second reason I think I would be fine with a limited supply limited group commission tier would be that this tier was known about to begin with. Everyone who had read though the rewards would know that it was a possibility.
As for the receiver being allowed to share that content with more then the designated group, that in this form would have to be a one to one conversation with the artist. What is written is essentially a minimalistic contract. I feel that by what is written, it sides with the KS leader to make the final decision. OTOH, a KS leader who goes against the wishes of that reward receiver could kill their own chances at pushing another KS later.
(Note that I'm writing two reasons from a generic KS project mindset, not this one in particular. I feel what can and can't be done within a KS is an evolving living document of the entire community.)
Creator Going Strong on May 12, 2012
What ever it is it will be met in no-time at all.
Creator Blinkshot on May 11, 2012
I dont think Tom makes any money through this... I think he should make something :D
Creator Alec Soul on May 11, 2012
yea, 650th backer, pushing the amount to $65k. i think the new goal would need to be $500k because i think it could happen
Creator Alison on May 11, 2012
The next goal is at $100,000...no clue what it is yet, though!
Creator Albert E Thompson on May 11, 2012
my pets support you too ( MEOW MEOW MEOW!!! )
Creator Albert E Thompson on May 11, 2012
I pledge $55 to help writer and artist. I am support to u YAY!
Creator skynex on May 11, 2012
what is the next goal? $100.000? and as a reward? an audio file of tom where he sings "you are so great, you are so great. many thanks to you all"? ^ ^
Creator Davion135 on May 11, 2012
Was hard fishing through the options to find a way to get the digital volumes 1+2 along with the cast poster! I'm proud to pledge $60 to help a writer/artist get his work out there through community support! :)
Creator MysteryEzekude on May 11, 2012
OK, I've pledged $135 (including the extra $20 since I live in England)! I can hardly wait to see the final product of your side-story comics!
Creator feefers on May 11, 2012
Think you'll need a bigger scale there...
Creator Corey Miller on May 11, 2012
if the money inflow keeps up at this rate Tom is going to have to work full time to keep up with demand! I'm quite glad this campaign worked out. every dollar counts! I put my $110 in. =)
Creator Thomas Anastasio on May 11, 2012
You would have thought that Tom would learn his lesson about promising comics for monies, considering what happened last time. $384 dollars to the big 5 combo
Creator Devin on May 11, 2012
+$1 :DD
Creator Devin on May 11, 2012
Goal reached. :D
Creator Michael Bettano on May 10, 2012
I agree. Though would said short story be considered canon but beyond the scope of the twokinds story?
Creator twokinds on May 10, 2012
I think if someone goes for the short story pledge, they are free to share it or not at their discretion. Only makes sense since it will essentially be theirs to do with as they will.
Creator Michael Bettano on May 10, 2012
We need an updated dipstick...this one doesn't quite capture the suspense as we inch ever closer to $55,555. XD
Creator Stuart Robertson on May 10, 2012
seems you've almost hit the 2nd goal in around 24 hours, just wow... awesome!
Creator Greg Millar on May 10, 2012
I concur, early access for the backers with plans at later availability gives the backers an extra little something without creating content that is hidden from people who may not have even discovered the comic yet.
Creator Alexander K on May 10, 2012
Tom, it certainly does seem fair.
On the other hand, speaking hypothetically (I can't offer that much money, sadly), the 1200$ level reward - is the receiver free to ask you to share the short story with everyone, not just the backers?
How will your short stories be licensed?
Creator DaleMartel on May 10, 2012
Completely agree with releasing it later, after the backers have had early access to it.
Creator Dereck on May 10, 2012
That sounds more than fair. That way you show appreciation to the kickstarter backers, but you also don't hide away content from the rest of your fanbase. That way, they could look at it as an incentive for backing future projects to get early content.
This being said, I love that you're doing so well with this kickstarter, 47K in less than 2 days is an amazing pace.
Creator twokinds on May 10, 2012
You know, I hadn't really thought of it like that, but I guess I do agree with you, Levi. If it's alright with the other backers, then I think that's what I'll be doing. The 55,555 reward will be available to backers first, as thanks for their contributions, but later can be released as available content later. Does that seem like a fair proposition?
Creator Greg Millar on May 10, 2012
I agree with Levi, here.
The whole point of kickstarter is to enrich the community by sponsoring projects that would otherwise not be possible, not to create special, exclusive content for a kind of "varsity" club of financial backers.
Early access to such content is fine, as are special signed copies, but this content should eventually be made available, either to purchase or as a gift to everyone.
That said, I'm happy that this is going so well. Twokinds has been my favorite comic for quite some time and I love to see it succeeding here.
Creator Levi Watts on May 10, 2012
I highly disagree with backer only content. This punishes those who either didn't hear about the KS in time, are future fans, or don't have the financial means or ability to participate. The other not nearly as bad version is the backer exclusive over a time limit, allowing non-backers to either buy the content or release the content as free at some point in the future.
The reason I participate in KS projects is to help cause content that would otherwise not be available, not create content that most people can't access. I'm sure that there are lots of HS and younger fans that either don't have the finances to participate in a KS, or don't have the means of participating in a KS.
None-the-less, grats on achieving minimum goal amount.
Creator Judah Perez on May 10, 2012
So Tom, whats going to happen when we surpass $55k I would really like to see the books in stores.
Creator Sabine on May 10, 2012
This is amazing! And now the 42k goal is met, so maybe in some stores? :D That would be so cool!
Creator Thomas Jan George Skuse on May 10, 2012
Tom, you are such an awsome artist with such an amazing comic. You have loads of fans, which are more than willing to help you out in anyway they can! I know cause i'm one. I'm so jealous of the person who gets the $5000 prize. :)
Creator Alison on May 10, 2012
But of course, Tom! :D We love you and the comic~! ♥
Hey look, the $42k goal has been met too! ^-^
Creator Razmoudah on May 10, 2012
Wow, in the time it took me to find out about the project, look through the rewards, find the reward level I wanted, create a KickStarter account, and make a pledge it gained nearly $1000 in pledge, and I only pledged $115 (which might be a bit of a pinch for me, but I want my name on the supporters page and I want the full swag bundle).
Creator Tiawulf on May 10, 2012
I've always been very stingy with my money, because of the simple fact that i never had any growing up, but I've been following TwoKinds for 5 years now and this cause is one that i will very happily get behind.
Also, because i also think that you'll break $55,555 pretty soon, maybe you could set another tier, say $70,000, and if we manage to get to there you could raffle away the remaining of the final 3 sets of prizes, if someone actually buys all of them... well then I'm out of ideas.
Creator Sebastian.Petersen on May 10, 2012
I believe what will meet the 55,555 dollar goal within not so long.
I am just as surprised that the comic has so many supporters!
I think its easy to say we all love you and twokinds! <3