First and foremost, we want to sincerely apologize for the lack of updates over the past few months. We know that silence can be frustrating, and we deeply appreciate your patience. While we haven't been posting updates, please rest assured that we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make Crown: The Succession War the best game it can possibly be.
We want to give you a transparent look at exactly what we’ve been doing during this time, where we currently stand, and our next steps. 🛠️ What We’ve Been Working On
To ensure the highest quality for the final product, we have been laser-focused on finalizing every single detail before mass production kicks off. Here is a breakdown of our recent progress:
1. Gameplay & Rulebook Polish
Rulebook Adjustments: We’ve been making final tweaks to the rulebook for maximum clarity and flow.
Language & Skill Verification: We conducted multiple rounds of rigorous language proofreading and double-checked all in-game skill descriptions to guarantee a smooth and balanced gameplay experience.
2. Miniature & Component Optimization
Sculpting & Details: We have been in deep communication with our manufacturers to adjust and refine the intricate engraving details on the miniatures.
Material Stability: We've been testing and confirming the material stability of the models to ensure they are both durable and highly detailed.
Final Accessory Checks: We are doing the final confirmations on all game accessories and components.
3. Print Readiness & Logistics
Die-lines & Layouts: We’ve gone through extensive back-and-forth with the factory regarding their feedback on die-lines and have finalized the various printing layouts.
Contracts & Warehousing: On the administrative side, we are locking in our final manufacturing contracts and confirming our warehousing and fulfillment partnerships to ensure smooth shipping later on. 📸 Sneak Peek: Sample Photos!
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Testing the custom plastic inserts to ensure all components fit securely!
🏭 Current Production Status & Timeline
Currently, our team and our manufacturing partners are observing the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) holiday. Because of this, factory operations are temporarily paused.
What happens next? As soon as the holiday concludes, we have meetings scheduled with the factory in March to officially sign off on the final production details mentioned above. Once these March meetings wrap up, mass production will officially begin.
Fulfillment Timeline: Because we are finalizing the manufacturing contracts next month, we will provide a concrete, updated fulfillment timeline in our very next update in March.
Pledge Manager Status: Our Pledge Manager is currently being set up. We will notify everyone and send out the surveys as soon as our fulfillment timeline is finalized next month.
Thank you once again for your incredible support and understanding. We are putting our hearts into this game, and we can't wait to share more exciting news with you next month once the factory reopens!
The campaign has successfully concluded, and we are so excited to move forward with production!
However, we’ve noticed that some pledges have encountered payment issues and could not be processed successfully.
Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for an email from BackerKit with the subject line: "Your payment has failed; please update."
If you received this notification, it means your card was declined (potentially due to insufficient funds or bank security checks). It is crucial that you update your payment information as soon as possible to secure your pledge and keep your special campaign pricing and rewards.
The campaign has officially come to a close, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.
We want to say a massive THANK YOU to the 555 Backers who pledged their support to bring the Forest Kingdom to life. We also want to extend our thanks to the 2,496 Followers who watched our journey and to every single person, partner, and friend who helped us along the way.
Even after the official countdown hit zero, the excitement didn't stop. We watched in awe as the "Backer Train" on BackerKit kept the momentum going long past the deadline! Our team was glued to the screen, welcoming every new person who jumped aboard at the last second. Watching that timer reset again and again was an unforgettable experience for us.
Please know that every single one of you has made an indelible contribution to making CROWN: The Succession War a reality. This journey with you is a treasure that our team will cherish forever.
What Happens Next?
Now, we shift gears from campaigning to creating. Here is the plan:
Production: We are moving into the production phase as soon as possible.
Updates: We will post regular updates to keep you synchronized with our progress. We promise to keep the communication lines open.
Shipping & Pledge Manager: Shipping fees will be calculated and collected via the Pledge Manager closer to the time of fulfillment. We will notify you well in advance before we are ready to ship.
Thank you for trusting us with your support. The war for the Crown has just begun!
We are officially down to the final 3 hours of the campaign!
Seeing the incredible support during this final sprint has been truly moving for our team. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just joined the Succession War in the last few minutes, THANK YOU. Your enthusiasm is what brings the Forest Kingdom to life.
As we approach the finish line, we wanted to quickly address a couple of common questions we've received to help you make your final decisions:
1. Pledge Manager & Pricing Some of you have asked about waiting for the Pledge Manager. We want to be transparent: The prices in the Pledge Manager will be slightly higher. The pledge levels you see right now on the campaign page are the lowest prices that will ever be available. If you want to secure the best possible deal for CROWN, backing now is the way to go!
2. Retailers, Publishers & Group Buys Are you a retailer, a publisher interested in localization, or a group of friends looking to save on shipping? We’d love to work with you!
Retailers & Group Buys: If you are looking to purchase multiple copies (bulk orders), please email us at [email protected]. We are happy to offer a discount for bulk orders!
Why this helps everyone: larger orders help us increase our total print run volume. A larger print run helps us negotiate better manufacturing costs and potentially optimize shipping logistics for everyone.
Thank you for helping us bring this game to more players around the world.
As we enter the final stretch of this incredible campaign, we wanted to take a moment to share something special with you.
Before the clock runs out, we want to give you a closer look at what awaits you. We are excited to share some photos of the physical sample we produced during development. Seeing the digital designs transform into real, tangible components is magic, and we hope these images help you feel the sheer presence the game will have on your table.
You may notice that the sample in these photos looks a little "well-traveled." This unit has journeyed back and forth between our studio and partners many times, serving as a faithful test subject! Rest assured, the copy arriving at your doorstep will be brand new, factory-sealed, and in pristine condition.
Holding these thick character boards and weighty tokens makes the battle for the Crown feel real. We can't wait for you to experience this yourself.
Thank you for bringing this world to life. Let's finish strong!
