I fixed the issue with the pledge and now it is open to everyone who wants to jump in!
Despite that snafu, we are already funded within a few hours! That blows my mind and flatters me greatly. Thank you guys! In gratitude, I'm showing you some of Rick's early sketches.
By the esteemed Rick Hershey
These were going to be in the original backerkit story (Rick gave permission) but when I saw the finals, I knew the illustrations would greatly inspire people to support the project. Guess I was right. Thanks to all of you, Rick is already paid in full.
As the funding grows, I'll reach out to Rick and other artists to get more original art for NPCs and evocative set pieces. Over the coming weeks, I'll drop some early drafts of the lore and locales.
Again, thanks so much for support -- and understanding!