Quick update this time. I had misunderstood how Backerkit would go about distributing those download codes. As some of you found, you DID get access to the downloads, but had to go into your Backerkit to find them, rather than receiving an email as I expected.
I believe I've remedied the issue and you should have an email now with a direct link to download the Last Light Station PDFs. If you still haven't received that, you can follow the link here: https://last-light-station.backerkit.com
(Thanks to the backer who shared that link in the comments of the last update!)
One last note: when I have everything finished, I'll send out codes for those of you who want to add the release to their Itch.io accounts. I am looking into whether I can do the same with RPG Trader!
Alright, I'll check in when I have more to send you -- and you'll get an e-mail next time. ;)
Cards have been charged, and if your payment went through, you should receive a link in your email to a zip file with the final Last Light Station PDFs, artwork, and the first of the stretch goals (the companion app maps). I am still working on getting those added to the app for easy searching, but the PNG versions are available in the zip file now.
Still to come: the physical zine! Both versions will be going to print next month, and I'll have a better idea of when distribution will take place through Space Penguin Ink at that time. As far as stretch goals, I'm currently working on the NPC/map reference bookmark, NPC character sheets, and as mentioned before, the companion map apps. Those of you who backed a physical version of Last Light Station within the first 48 hours will receive your postcard when the zine itself fulfills. Bonnie Jeanne'sworking on the karaoke tracks (the demo I heard is a hoot!) and the lyric sheet will come soon after that.
Alright, that's all the news for now. I'll keep checking in with y'all as these final pieces start coming together. For now, I hope you enjoy your visit to Last Light Station! Thanks again for helping make it happen.
Alright y'all, orders are locked! I'll be charging cards on Monday for shipping and anything added through the pre-order store. The PDF is ready to go, however Backerkit has advised I wait until after cards are charged before distributing that.
I'm locking orders for the pre-order store / pledge manager in 48 hours. If you need to update your address, or make any changes, now's the time! There are still 3% of you with outstanding surveys too. Be sure to complete that to ensure there aren't any delays in receiving your items.
What's next? Well, I'll be charging cards in 1 week on Monday, June 22nd! Then, we're sending things off to the printer. I'll have the final laid out PDF version of Last Light Station for y'all by the end of the week. We're pretty much there, but I want to ensure there aren't any small issues to correct (like punctuation or prices). There will be a new update sent with that link by Saturday.
I hope y'all are as excited as I am! I'm really proud of how this project turned out, and feel comfortable saying it's my densest zine to date. There is SO much packed into this thing! Alright, catch ya later this week!
Things are humming right along here at Last Light Station. T.Z. Wolfson has layout is in the final stages before being sent back to our editor Christian Sorrell for proofreading. From there, we should be moving to print sometime in early July by my current estimate. If you missed the last update, we're bumping the zine up to 12 pages at no cost to you. There's just too much content for an 8 page zine!
A Seeker, one of Sarcovis Barlow's thralls found in Downstation
96% of surveys have been completed so far. That means there are 4% of you who have yet to confirm your addresses. I'll be closing the pledge manager in the next week or two as we finalize production counts, so be sure to double check your shipping info. Cards will be charged for shipping (and any additional items added) right around the end of the month, but you'll get a warning before that happens. If you can't find your survey or need to access it again, you should be able to have it resent through this link: https://last-light-station.backerkit.com. If not, reach out to [email protected].
Annnnd, if you're a follower, but haven't backed yet. You can do so through that same link. This is your final opportunity to snag Last Light Station at the campaign price before it increases during retail (due to the additional page count and rising printing costs). It's also the only time the riso version will be available online. Don't miss out!
Before I go, I wanted to share a layout preview! I'm blown away by the work T.Z. Wolfson has done on the project, and think y'all are going to really love how usable AND beautiful this zine has turned out. It's very dense, but readable. Like all of my projects, you'll also get a plain text version. Keep in mind, all of these previews should be considered WIP as we work to finalize layout.
WIP layout for Last Light Station!
Alright, that's all for this update. We're on track to fulfil early, so I expect the next one will be sharing the pre-print PDF and some solid fulfillment information. As always, thanks for your support. I can't wait to get this book into your hands!
