Inkwell Ideas
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26 days ago
Project Update: All Files At Printers, More Digital Updates Coming!
Hi Folks,
We're getting into the final month! I was away on a trip last week (touring some colleges with my 17-year-old) but a lot has happened since our last update.
Digital Card PDFs
Today, we just posted new files to the digital downloads of the Hexploration Decks. These are the same cards just set up such that 4 card fronts are printed on one page, then then next page has the backs for those same 4 cards (but set up so page 2 can be printed on the back of page 1)... then page 3 has 4 more card fronts, page 4 has those cards' backs, and so on. I hope/plan to have more combinations--maybe 9 per page without bleed, the cards as individual images, etc. I'll let you know in the next update in 2 weeks--but don't be surprised if you get some "updated file available" messages from DriveThru before then.
Card Deck PODs
I have ordered proofs of the decks from DriveThru so I'll be able to give out codes to get them printed-on-demand once I get the proofs & inspect them.
Digital Tiles
I have made new B&W versions of all the graphics. But I haven't yet been able to make page-size images with several graphics each for them. If you've already downloaded them from DriveThru, likewise don't be surprised if you get an update message for this.
Physical Decks & Tiles
The static clings took a while, but I just approved the proofs for them in the last hour. We went back and forth a few times on the best way to lay them all out. Even now I wonder if there are some better options to save a sheet or two--it took 20 3"x3.46" sheets to get all the icons and coasts and rivers set up as clings. They are "kiss cut" so even though most have several clings on a sheet, you'll be able to pull them off individually.
And yesterday I finished the art for the overall box of the Kit if you're getting the physical tiles, clings, and decks.
We're getting into the final month! I was away on a trip last week (touring some colleges with my 17-year-old) but a lot has happened since our last update.
Digital Card PDFs
Today, we just posted new files to the digital downloads of the Hexploration Decks. These are the same cards just set up such that 4 card fronts are printed on one page, then then next page has the backs for those same 4 cards (but set up so page 2 can be printed on the back of page 1)... then page 3 has 4 more card fronts, page 4 has those cards' backs, and so on. I hope/plan to have more combinations--maybe 9 per page without bleed, the cards as individual images, etc. I'll let you know in the next update in 2 weeks--but don't be surprised if you get some "updated file available" messages from DriveThru before then.
Card Deck PODs
I have ordered proofs of the decks from DriveThru so I'll be able to give out codes to get them printed-on-demand once I get the proofs & inspect them.
Digital Tiles
I have made new B&W versions of all the graphics. But I haven't yet been able to make page-size images with several graphics each for them. If you've already downloaded them from DriveThru, likewise don't be surprised if you get an update message for this.
Physical Decks & Tiles
The static clings took a while, but I just approved the proofs for them in the last hour. We went back and forth a few times on the best way to lay them all out. Even now I wonder if there are some better options to save a sheet or two--it took 20 3"x3.46" sheets to get all the icons and coasts and rivers set up as clings. They are "kiss cut" so even though most have several clings on a sheet, you'll be able to pull them off individually.
And yesterday I finished the art for the overall box of the Kit if you're getting the physical tiles, clings, and decks.
And the card decks, tiles, and smaller boxes for each of those have been at that printer and are being printed now.
So everything seems to be moving along without issue. I'm hoping/expecting to have it all around July 18th and will start shipping as soon as I have it all.
And on the 28th we leave for Gen Con (which starts on the 31st), where Inkwell Ideas has booth #150 at the Exhibit Hall. You'll be able to tell us what you liked, point your friends to them to get some too, see what else we have, etc. We're really looking forward to seeing everyone. Booth 150 is along the left side wall if you're looking from the main Exhibit Hall entrances--although there is also a side entrance right next to us (but I'm told it doesn't open until 15-30 minutes after the main doors do).
If you haven't done the survey yet, please do! At the moment 39 folks haven't. If you can't find your message about it, go here: https://hexploration.backerkit.com/ which will let you login to your Backerkit account. If you're one of the project followers who didn't back the project yet, you can also make a late pledge at that link!
Thanks again!
Joe
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