Howdy, posse.

I want to take a moment to give you a transparent update on where things stand with High Noon: Against the Clock. You’ve trusted me with your support, and I don’t take that lightly. So let’s talk about what’s going right, what’s gone wrong, and how we’re fixing it.

Our original goal was to have everything shipped by the end of February. Unfortunately, we’ve hit a major snag in production—specifically with the 3D Bank and Jail constructs.

Here’s the full picture:

 My process is to work with a third-party company to create physical prototypes, which I then send to the factory for production. That workflow has always gone smoothly with cards and game boards. But Against the Clock introduced something new: fully 3D structures. And that’s where unexpected complications arose.

The factory ran into compatibility issues with the cut files generated by the prototype company—issues I didn’t anticipate. As a result, we’ve had to completely rebuild the cut lines from scratch. On top of that, there were visual alignment issues with some of the artwork that required multiple rounds of rapid prototyping and home testing on my end.

I want to be crystal clear here: this is not the fault of the factory or the prototype company. Both teams have done an incredible job and have gone above and beyond with their communication, professionalism, and commitment. The delays are the result of complex logistics and my own underestimation of what was involved in transitioning from physical mockups to production-ready files. I should have taken this part of the process more seriously from the start.

This is on me—and I own it.

Moving forward, I will not launch another campaign until the factory has successfully produced a fully approved, quality-checked prototype. No more guesswork. No more unnecessary delays. That’s my promise.

On a more exciting note: the metal First Player tokens have arrived—and they are absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship and finish are top-tier, and I think you're going to love them as much as I do.

I’m also expecting a prototype of the Bank and Jail to arrive this week. Once I’ve got them assembled, I’ll be posting pictures for everyone to check out.

And once we finalize the new cut files with the factory, full production will begin immediately.

A number of you pledged at levels that include inventory we already have in stock. While you may have initially chosen to wait for everything, If you’d prefer to receive that portion of your pledge now—rather than wait for the full bundle—I’d be happy to make that happen. It’s my way of saying thanks for sticking with me and to get High Noon to your table as soon as possible.

Just reach out to me to opt in if that’s something you’d like to do.

Thank you again for your continued support and patience. I know delays are frustrating, but I hope this shows that while hiccups happen, we face them head-on, take responsibility, and always prioritize delivering something worthy of your trust.

Yours in the High Nooniverse,
Dwight Cenac II
Creator, High Noon