I'm getting close to releasing the beta PDF of the game (within the next couple of weeks, I hope). As always, my insistence on tweaking layouts and refusing to release anything until it feels like it is exactly what I want the game to be gets in the way of my timelines. I know this is frustrating, but thank you for your patience. Every game I create involves many iterations and playtests and this can often be a fuzzy area when timelines are involved. Needless to say, we are close.
So, on that note, whilst I finish up the layouts, I'd also like some feedback on my choices for the cover. I'm putting my choices up to vote by you, my community - which feels very apt for this game.
There is a poll attached to this update, and I am happy to get your general feedback in either the poll comments or the comments right here; I will monitor both.
So, below are the two covers that appear on the poll, as well as the endpaper which the cover opens up to (this isn't done to influence you one way or another, rather than to give you a sense of the aesthetic I am trying to achieve.
I’m running a little behind schedule, but the good news is that I’m aiming to send out the PDF beta to all backers in March. I’m currently about 60% of the way through the layouts, and I’m really happy with how it’s shaping up (I’ve attached a few layout previews so you can see where things are at).
Once the beta is out, we’ll need a couple of weeks to:
Gather your feedback
Do our own proofreading and final tweaks
After that, the files will go to the printers.
Because of this, we’re now looking at a May/June fulfilment window for physical rewards.
Thank you so much for your patience.
I will be posting more regular updates with tidbits about the game and layout previews in the coming weeks. Like its predecessor, Punk is Dead, I genuinely think this is going to be something special, and it will be worth the wait.
So the surveys are now out, but not without a small issue.
Digital backers who were on the Early Bird will find that a pin badge has been added to their rewards and they are being asked for shipping fees.
Please ignore this for now and we will get it fixed today or ASAP and drop another update to let you know you can complete your survey without being asked to pay shipping.
Seriously, thank you so much for being a part of making Folk Hero a thing!
I'm going to have a couple of weeks concentrating on other things such as preparing for Pax West (do come see us if you are in Seattle) and then I'll begin layouts for the game.
I'll keep you updated at every step of the way.
If you did miss the campaign, we have a late pledge option on BackerKit for the next couple of weeks.
