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PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: Your Digital Rewards Have Arrived! ✨
Good news, adventurers - the early digital rewards we outlined in the last update have found their way safely through the Woods! ✨
Thank you so much for your patience - the issue in BackerKit's system held things up a little longer than expected, but everything is now safely on the other side and waiting in your inboxes.
To make sure everything reached you smoothly, we’ve decided to send all rewards via DriveThruRPG. That means you should now have an email from them with your download links - keep an eye out, and don’t forget to check your spam, promotions, or updates folders just in case it’s hiding!
If you are having any trouble receiving the animated backgrounds, you can download them directly from this folder instead: 👉 Google Drive Link
If you are having any trouble receiving the animated backgrounds, you can download them directly from this folder instead: 👉 Google Drive Link
You’ll need to create a free DriveThruRPG account (if you don’t have one already) to access your rewards and add them to your library.
If you missed the full update with all the details on your early digital rewards, you can catch up on it here
👉 May Update
If you missed the full update with all the details on your early digital rewards, you can catch up on it here
👉 May Update
Adventure awaits!
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: May Update
Hey Adventurers! We hope you’ve had an amazing April ✨
The Hundred Acre Woods are calling, and today, we officially set off on the next leg of our journey together! 💜
Stage 1 of production is officially underway! 🔥 (If you missed it, we recently shared a full breakdown of all the stages ahead and what you can expect along the journey - you can check it out here!)
To kick things off, we’re sending out your early digital rewards!
Let’s dive into the details.👇
✨ Early Digital Rewards Are Here!
Today marks the first milestone in Stage 1 of Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods - Early Digital Rewards! We’re sending out the first wave of rewards to kick off your adventure. Depending on your pledge level and add-ons, you’ll find goodies like:
- The original Brambletrek game
- Animated wallpapers
- Early playtest versions of other Crossed Paths games
- And more!
📢 Update on Your Digital Rewards📢
There's been a little hiccup on the trail - it seems BackerKit’s upload system has got itself into a bit of a muddle (as things often do in the Woods), and now all the lovely digital rewards are stuck, waiting patiently.
If you are having any trouble receiving the animated backgrounds, you can download them directly from this folder instead: 👉 Google Drive Link
✨ Coming Soon
Right now, we’re deep in the work of shaping the world, developing mechanics, and building the heart of Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods. Once we have a playable beta version ready, we’ll be opening up early access to playtest materials so you can:
- Explore the Hundred Acre Woods
- Share your thoughts and feedback
- Help us shape the game
Your voice matters here - your feedback will have a real impact on how this game grows and evolves.
When playtesting opens, we’ll send out an update with everything you need to know to jump in. We drop major updates on the first Tuesday of every month, so keep an eye on your inbox for your invite to join the adventure early. ✨
We can’t wait to show you more. Thanks for being part of this incredible adventure - it’s only just beginning.
Happy adventuring,
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: 📆 What’s Next For The Hundred Acre Woods?
Hey adventurers!
What a journey. First of all, thank you. 💜 This campaign has been nothing short of magical. Your support, excitement, and trust have meant the world to us, and we can’t wait to build the next chapter with you by our side.
So, what happens now?
✨ How Crowdfunding Works
If you’re new to indie game crowdfunding - or just curious where we’re at - here’s the short version:
This project is still in active development, and you’re a member of the party shaping this world from the ground up. Together, we’re stepping into the next phase of the quest: writing, designing, playtesting, illustrating, producing, and delivering every part of Brambletrek: Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods, along with all the shiny add-ons you picked for your hoard.
At Crossed Paths, every game we create is carefully forged: from polished mechanics and immersive writing to stunning visuals and thoughtful design. We don’t cut corners. We don’t rush to release. We care deeply about how our games feel, function, and inspire. Our games are slow-cooked, playtested, community-shaped, and built with care. We take the time to make something special - and we’re so glad you’re on this journey with us.
We’ll be updating you on our progress every month (more on that below), so you’re never left wandering in the fog.
✨ Early Digital Rewards
Now that everything’s settled and pledges are locked, it’s time to share some of your first rewards while we continue deeper into the development of Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods.
On 6th May, you’ll receive a selection of digital rewards included in your pledge, sent directly to your inbox. Including things like the original Brambletrek game, animated wallpapers, and early playtest copies of other titles. (This will depend on your pledge level and add-on choices)
✨ The Hundred Acre Wood Timeline
Here’s how the next stages of the journey will unfold: from development to delivery, we’ll cover what we’re working on, when it’s happening, and how your rewards will be delivered.
Each stage of the journey plays a key role, from early development to final delivery - but they won’t always happen in a strict one-after-the-other order. Many stages will overlap to keep everything moving smoothly behind the scenes. While we’re playtesting one part, we might already be prepping another for print.
We’ll always let you know where we’re at in each stage through our monthly updates, so you’ll have a clear picture of what’s happening, what’s next, and how things are progressing.
This is where we set out into the Hundred Acre Woods. Writing and design are in full swing as we develop the world, characters, mechanics, and structure of Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods. We’ll open early playtesting when it’s ready, and invite you to explore and share your thoughts. Your feedback at this stage will help shape the very core of the game.
Development continues in full swing as we build on your feedback. We’ll share new playtest versions and run multiple rounds of testing to refine how the game plays, feels, and flows. Mechanics are balanced, narrative details are sharpened, and together, we shape a final version we can all be proud of.
With playtesting complete and your feedback woven in, we finalise and deliver the finished digital game. Then we turn our attention to physical production - preparing layouts, testing samples, and ensuring every single component meets our high standards. It’s all about getting things just right before the presses roll.
With final files locked, we begin the production process. Pre-production samples are tested to make sure everything looks, feels, and functions exactly as it should. Once approved, full-scale manufacturing begins. This includes every component - books, cards, plushies, pins, boxes, maps, and more. Quality control checks happen throughout to ensure a consistent, high-standard final product.
With production complete, everything is shipped to our fulfillment partners. This involves transporting goods across borders, clearing customs, and ensuring everything arrives safely at regional warehouses. From there, products are checked, sorted, and logged into the system, ready to be packed into individual backer orders.
After passing through mandatory safety checks and customs, fulfillment begins. Orders are carefully packed - from books and boxed sets to card decks and plushies - and sent on their way to you, ready to be played, read, and enjoyed. (You’ll receive a tracking link via email once your rewards are on the move, so you can keep an eye on their journey.)
✨ What About Add-Ons & Bonus Items?
All add-ons and extras - from pins and plushies to card decks and sticker sheets - are being developed alongside the core game. Here's how delivery will work:
- Digital rewards will be delivered as they’re completed. We’ll keep you updated on what’s coming next in our monthly updates!
- Physical rewards (like plushies, card decks, etc.) will ship together with your printed game in Q1 2026. This helps keep shipping costs low and fulfilment simple and smooth.
If you added other Crossed Paths titles during this campaign, like Ashes or Covens of Midnight, those rewards will also be included in the same shipment. Everything will arrive together in one bundle, so you won’t be charged shipping twice.
✨ Stay in the Loop
We share updates like this one on the first Tuesday of every month. That means regular production updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, playtest insights, polls, and the occasional lore drop!
Thanks again for being part of this world - we couldn’t ask for a better party to travel with.
Happy adventuring,
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: 🐾 We Did It - Thank you so much! 🥳
Hey Adventurers!
We’re honestly struggling to find the words because… you did it.
The campaign is officially over, and together, you’ve helped raise a staggering £318,454 to bring Brambletrek: Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods to life. 💛
We can’t even begin to explain how grateful we are. From every comment, vote, question, and cheer - you’ve made this campaign something genuinely special. You’ve built this world alongside us, and we’re so proud of the little community we’ve grown here.
✨ What Happens Next?
- Did you miss out? Don't worry, late pledges are now open! ⏳(They're only around for a limited time, so don’t wait.)
- Updates: We'll keep you posted on our progress through regular updates here on BackerKit. Expect behind-the-scenes peeks, beta versions of the game, and more as we bring Brambletrek to life.
- FAQs and Shipping Info: Looking for info about shipping or the crowdfunding process? Check out our FAQ page and shipping table to find details by country. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out - we’re happy to help!
✨ One Last Thing…
This campaign has been one big collaborative adventure - from the polls, the stretch goals, the sticker set, to all the chaos of the Wrap Party last night. We couldn’t have done this without you, and now we’re so excited to start the next chapter: actually making the game and bringing it to your tables.
Thank you for trusting us with this world and for being part of something truly joyful.
We can’t wait to share every step of the journey with you.
We can’t wait to share every step of the journey with you.
See you in the Hundred Acre Woods,
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: 😱 Final Day And… A Final Surprise!
Hey Adventurers! 🐾
Can you believe it? We’re here - the final day of the Brambletrek: Tales in the Hundred Acre Woods campaign!
What a journey this has been. You’ve cheered, voted, commented, shared, and made this campaign something truly magical. This little game about bravery, friendship, and adventure has grown into so much more - and that’s all thanks to you.
🌟 A Community Adventure
From the very start, this campaign has been shaped by you. We’ve been asking the big questions like “What snack is essential for an adventure?”!
And you answered! Every winner of those polls has been turned into a collectible sticker, lovingly illustrated by our art team and added to every physical pledge level, completely free, as a thank you for being part of this wonderful little community.
Your votes, your choices, your adventure. As a final thank you, we couldn’t let the campaign end without one last treat.
Tonight, during our Wrap Party Livestream, we’ll be revealing a secret, ninth sticker. One we’ve kept under wraps until now. And honestly? It might be our favourite. 💛
🎊 Join Us Tonight - Let’s Celebrate!
Join us later today and let’s celebrate everything we’ve built together - 8:30pm GMT / 3:30pm EST / 12:30pm PST, on Twitch!
🎯 3,000 Backer Goal - A Special Gift for Everyone!
To celebrate this incredible community, we’ve added one final milestone reward:
When we hit 3,000 backers, we’ll create a brand new Adventure!
Every single backer - no matter your pledge level - will get it as a free digital extra. A small, heartfelt thank-you from us to you, to keep your journey through the Hundred Acre Woods going just a little longer.
Every single backer - no matter your pledge level - will get it as a free digital extra. A small, heartfelt thank-you from us to you, to keep your journey through the Hundred Acre Woods going just a little longer.
We’re so close already - help us hit that milestone by spreading the word and sharing the project with your friends!
This has been a joyful campaign, and we can’t wait to celebrate it with you all tonight.
See you there!
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾