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3 months ago
🗞️ PROJECT UPDATE: Voices from the Protocol — And One Final Call for the Magnus Archives Mysteries Kickstarter
Don't miss The Magnus Archive Mysteries, now in its final hours on kickstarter!
Project Update — Statement Begins
Greeting fellow archivists,
Interesting reports continue to filter in from the field. We have intercepted a series of… endorsements. Not from outsiders, but from those that appear to be directly involved in the mysteries of The Magnus Protocol. Their statements describe fascination, immersion, and the uncanny sense of being drawn into the world itself.
We felt it necessary to share these statements with you.
These aren’t just reviews—they’re glimpses of what happens when the world of the Protocol is opened, piece by piece.
And now, we have a request.
📡 Spread the Signal
If you’ve received your case files, cracked a mystery, or even just felt that creeping sense of curiosity… we want to hear from you. Share your experience on social media—photos, thoughts, theories, or even your own “statement.”
Tag us, show others what awaits inside the archive, and help expand the reach of the Magnus Universe. Every shared post helps bring another investigator into the fold!
Tag us, show others what awaits inside the archive, and help expand the reach of the Magnus Universe. Every shared post helps bring another investigator into the fold!
⏳ Final Hours: The Magnus Archives Mysteries
Meanwhile, something else demands your immediate attention. The Magnus Archives Mysteries Kickstarter is now in its final hours. This is the last opportunity to secure your place in that project before it disappears into the vault.
If you—or someone you know—has been waiting, now is the time.
👉 Don’t let the trail go cold.
As always, thank you for your continued support, your curiosity, and your willingness to look just a little closer.
As always, thank you for your continued support, your curiosity, and your willingness to look just a little closer.
The archive is watching.
Statement Ends.
Statement Ends.
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Indie Boards and Cards
4 months ago
Shipping (mostly) Completed. A new Magnus Archive Mysteries season has launched on Kickstarter.
Project Update — Statement Begins
Hello Archivists.
This is a brief notice regarding the current state of dispatch. Most shipments have now left the archive and are in transit to their intended recipients. However, a number of backers located in regions serviced through the VFI hub system may find their packages… delayed. Whether this delay is mundane or something more ineffable remains unclear. If you wish to track the progress of these hubs, you may consult the official registry here:
https://vfi.asia/hubs/
https://vfi.asia/hubs/
Be advised: if you did not submit your address through the pledge manager, or if shipping fees were left unpaid, then your copy has not been sent. The archive cannot deliver records to an unknown location. Please verify that your order is complete via the backerkit pledge manager. A second wave of shipments will leave the archive at the end of this month. If anything remains unresolved, ensure it is corrected before then so your games can be included in that dispatch.
Should you discover something missing, damaged, or otherwise… incorrect in your package, please refer to the procedures outlined in our previous project update for reporting such anomalies. You can review that statement by clicking here.
We hope you are enjoying the cases so far. Our designer, Sydney, has been carefully reviewing the reports and feedback sent in by players. Continue sharing your experiences across your preferred social channels and post your links here in the comments — the archive benefits from every account.
Rest assured, Sydney has not been permitted much rest. New cases continue to be developed.
In fact, earlier this week we launched another season of mysteries on Kickstarter. The Magnus Archive Mysteries funded in just 10 minutes. If you’ve enjoyed the investigations so far — or simply wish to support further archival work — we encourage you to visit the crowdfunding page.
The Rusty Quill team has also hinted at further announcements as part of the 10-year anniversary of the show. Additional information will be recorded on the Kickstarter page as it becomes available.
Thank you again for your support.
Statement Ends.
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Anonymous Toucan #2124928
4 months ago
Identified discrepancies
These are typos identified in the Introduction Letters:
Grinning Corpse
Grinning Corpse
- Intro letter does not list Bill of Sale in the contents of the glovebox. It should be listed.
The Doppelganger
- Intro letter says 1 text message, should be 4.
Woman on fire
- Intro letter says 4 text messages, should be 5
Blackout
- Intro letter says 4 emails, there are only 3
If you have any questions please feel free to contact [email protected]
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Indie Boards and Cards
5 months ago
Shipping has begun. The packages are accounted for. We are watching.
Statement begins.
As many of you have already observed, shipments are underway. Some packages have arrived safely. Others are… in transit.
As many of you have already observed, shipments are underway. Some packages have arrived safely. Others are… in transit.
As ever, it is not possible for all deliveries to occur simultaneously, nor for every box to reach its destination at the same time. Please do not be alarmed by this. Delays are not an indication of loss.
The games have not vanished into the ether.
If they have, rest assured: we are monitoring the situation, documenting irregularities, and will assist should your package exhibit any unusual behavior.
Statement ends.
Shipping Status by regions:
Games for US and Mexican backers are being sent out from our fulfilment center in Texas! They have made good progress, but not all the games have been sent yet.
Games for EU and European backers have been sent – except for a few that didn’t confirm their shipping address. You should have received an email from PTS, please respond to have your games shipped!
Games for UK backers are in the EU and will be moved to the UK for final shipment shortly. Unfortunately, this can take 1-2 weeks depending on the time to clear import/customs processes.
Games for Canadian backers are being sent from Canada, and all orders should be sent by the end of the week.
Games for Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Rest of World are at VFI being packed up and will be sent to sub regional distribution centers. The most up to date status for these shipments can be found here: https://vfi.asia/hubs/
At this point in time we unfortunately cannot provide you with further detail about individual shipments.
Missing/Damaged Items
While we have great confidence in our production and fulfillment partners, we know that not everything will be perfect. So if you receive your rewards and you need assistance with replacement parts or damages, please follow these steps:
- For Europe/UK, please fill out a ticket here: https://support-ibc.surfinmeeple.com/open.php.
- For all other regions, please send an email to [email protected].
- Include your Kickstarter email address & user name (this lets us know who you are)
- Include your current mailing address (this lets us know where to send replacements). It helps if you include your name as part of your address and use separate lines instead of commas.
- Tell us specifically what you are missing and/or damaged items. (This lets our team know what you are missing). Please check everything so we can send all replacements at one time. Please be specific - "I am missing everything" isn't specific.
- If applicable, attach pictures of damaged items and/or packaging. This is required if you want a replacement box - so please don't throw away damaged shipping boxes until you have taken pictures.
We will send a response email to you within seven days of the last email you send. Sending multiple emails will delay our response to you.
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Indie Boards and Cards
7 months ago
Address Lock in 48 hours
Hi recruits!
We have an important update from HQ as we move closer to fulfillment. Everything is progressing well, and now that production is underway, we are preparing for the next major step: confirming shipping information.
Address Lock Reminder
We will lock all addresses soon to ensure that your case files arrive safely. If you have moved recently or need to update your information, now is the time to review your details in BackerKit.
How to Update Your Address in BackerKit
You can update your address directly through your BackerKit account as long as addresses are still unlocked. Here is how to do it:
- Log in to your BackerKit account.
- Click Settings in the top-right corner.
- Select Update Address. This will update your address across all projects that still have unlocked surveys.
Please note that this method may not work if state-based shipping fees or taxes apply. If the address does not update inside your survey, or if your balance changes, you will need assistance from BackerKit’s support team. They may ask you to provide the following information:
- Full Name of Recipient
- Address Line 1
- Address Line 2
- City
- State / Province
- Zip / Postal Code
- Country
- Phone Number (for shipping purposes)
If a project has already locked addresses, please contact us directly through the campaign page with your new information.
Updating Your Address Through Your Survey
You can also update your shipping details by opening your BackerKit survey from your confirmation email. If you need the link resent, visit BackerKit’s survey recovery page.
You can also update your shipping details by opening your BackerKit survey from your confirmation email. If you need the link resent, visit BackerKit’s survey recovery page.
If your address is still open, click Edit Shipping Info to make changes. If you need to update your country or state, BackerKit support will need to assist you, since shipping rates vary. You can reach their team by clicking Need help? at the top right of your survey and selecting Contact Us.
Fulfillment Timeline
All product are on the water headed towards our various fulfillment centers and we expect fulfillment to start in January.
All product are on the water headed towards our various fulfillment centers and we expect fulfillment to start in January.
Thank you again for your support and attention as we move through these final steps. Your investigations will begin soon, and we cannot wait to get these cases into your hands.
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OffDutyNinja
8 months ago
Fulfillment Update
Hello recruits!
We have a quick update from HQ about the road to fulfillment. The games have now passed all required product safety tests, which is great news and an important milestone that allows production to move forward.
Now that testing is complete, all copies are in full production at the factory. Once assembly is finished, they will move straight into freight and begin their journey to our distribution hubs.
Based on the current schedule, we expect fulfillment to begin in January. We will keep you informed as things progress, and so far everything is looking steady and on track.
Thank you again for your patience and support as we move through these final steps. Your games are almost ready to deploy, and we cannot wait for you to experience them.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
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Hey guys, I know the updates have all said we can’t chase individual orders yet but I’ve confirmed my order (and confirmed again twice to make sure) back when there was the update for the last shipment that happened. I still don’t have any tracking or any update asides from my confirmation, I have no emails to confirm my address or anything like that (I’ve checked spam) and I don’t know what else to do. Anyone else ?
PROJECT UPDATE
Indie Boards and Cards
CREATOR
3 months ago
Project Update: 🗞️ PROJECT UPDATE: Voices from the Protocol — And One Final Call for the Magnus Archives Mysteries Kickstarter
Don't miss The Magnus Archive Mysteries, now in its final hours on kickstarter!
Project Update — Statement Begins
Greeting fellow archivists,
Interesting reports continue to filter in from the field. We have intercepted a series of… endorsements. Not from outsiders, but from those that appear to be directly involved in the mysteries of The Magnus Protocol. Their statements describe fascination, immersion, and the uncanny sense of being drawn into the world itself.
We felt it necessary to share these statements with you.
These aren’t just reviews—they’re glimpses of what happens when the world of the Protocol is opened, piece by piece.
And now, we have a request.
📡 Spread the Signal
If you’ve received your case files, cracked a mystery, or even just felt that creeping sense of curiosity… we want to hear from you. Share your experience on social media—photos, thoughts, theories, or even your own “statement.”
Tag us, show others what awaits inside the archive, and help expand the reach of the Magnus Universe. Every shared post helps bring another investigator into the fold!
Tag us, show others what awaits inside the archive, and help expand the reach of the Magnus Universe. Every shared post helps bring another investigator into the fold!
⏳ Final Hours: The Magnus Archives Mysteries
Meanwhile, something else demands your immediate attention. The Magnus Archives Mysteries Kickstarter is now in its final hours. This is the last opportunity to secure your place in that project before it disappears into the vault.
If you—or someone you know—has been waiting, now is the time.
👉 Don’t let the trail go cold.
As always, thank you for your continued support, your curiosity, and your willingness to look just a little closer.
As always, thank you for your continued support, your curiosity, and your willingness to look just a little closer.
The archive is watching.
Statement Ends.
Statement Ends.
The initial pitch was "A young man sees himself dancing in a club with his own ex-husband" - the item received today on the back says "A young man sees a dead woman, dancing in a club with her ex-husband". What sort of weird queer erasure happened here? I backed this case entirely because I was keen to see a case I could actually identify with but it seems to have ben straight washed?
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
We have really enjoyed the Magnus Protocol Mysteries, but we only have two left. Can anyone recommend any similar games that we can play while we wait for the Magnus Archives mysteries?
PROJECT UPDATE
Indie Boards and Cards
CREATOR
4 months ago
Project Update: Shipping (mostly) Completed. A new Magnus Archive Mysteries season has launched on Kickstarter.
Project Update — Statement Begins
Hello Archivists.
This is a brief notice regarding the current state of dispatch. Most shipments have now left the archive and are in transit to their intended recipients. However, a number of backers located in regions serviced through the VFI hub system may find their packages… delayed. Whether this delay is mundane or something more ineffable remains unclear. If you wish to track the progress of these hubs, you may consult the official registry here:
https://vfi.asia/hubs/
https://vfi.asia/hubs/
Be advised: if you did not submit your address through the pledge manager, or if shipping fees were left unpaid, then your copy has not been sent. The archive cannot deliver records to an unknown location. Please verify that your order is complete via the backerkit pledge manager. A second wave of shipments will leave the archive at the end of this month. If anything remains unresolved, ensure it is corrected before then so your games can be included in that dispatch.
Should you discover something missing, damaged, or otherwise… incorrect in your package, please refer to the procedures outlined in our previous project update for reporting such anomalies. You can review that statement by clicking here.
We hope you are enjoying the cases so far. Our designer, Sydney, has been carefully reviewing the reports and feedback sent in by players. Continue sharing your experiences across your preferred social channels and post your links here in the comments — the archive benefits from every account.
Rest assured, Sydney has not been permitted much rest. New cases continue to be developed.
In fact, earlier this week we launched another season of mysteries on Kickstarter. The Magnus Archive Mysteries funded in just 10 minutes. If you’ve enjoyed the investigations so far — or simply wish to support further archival work — we encourage you to visit the crowdfunding page.
The Rusty Quill team has also hinted at further announcements as part of the 10-year anniversary of the show. Additional information will be recorded on the Kickstarter page as it becomes available.
Thank you again for your support.
Statement Ends.
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