And we are off to an incredible start. We have funded and smashed through our first stretch goal - more art for both games!
With that, I would love to share a sneak peak at the kind of stuff these additional funds will allow us to do.
Art by Caro Asercion, final piece may differ
I am in love with the super graphic vector work that Caro is doing for the game. This is an additional splash piece you will see in the final product. This game is all about tension: both sexual tension between the two players but also the tension between a fascist regime and personal expression of sexuality. Caro's visual interpretation of the game has already been so on point, I can't wait to see what else comes together for the final product.
Getting to work
With having reached our goal, I am thrilled to report we are already working ahead on making these games a reality. Next up is putting the manuscripts through a dev edit with Samantha Leigh. In the meantime, I'll be working with Robin and Dillin to plan the full scope of art we want to commission for the games' interiors. Hope to share more in future updates!
Cross-Collab Partner: The Endtimes Trilogy
We are so lucky to be partnering with Adam Bell as our cross-collab partner for this Zinetopia. Adam is one of my favorite designers and this project is no exception. The Endtimes Trilogy is over halfway to its goal and I would love to see them reach it this week so please check them out if you haven't!
"These games interrogate what it means for the world to end and what we should be doing about it. Should we ignore it and try to continue life with the status quo, like the characters in Quy Serra Serra? Should we allow the endtimes to seep into our brains and further atomize us into individual action like the warden of the bunker in Into A Warm Sun? Or should we grapple with our déjà vu and recognize the pattern of history like the players in The Way Out?"
PLUS! If you back both of our projects, you'll get access to an extra one-page game designed by Adam, Dillin, and Robin that pulls inspiration from all 5 games across both projects.
New Coverage - All's Fair
If you've been wanting to learn more about All's Fair, check out the episode of Whatcha Doing? with Dillin or read the writeup in Wargamer from last week!
What's next?
Our next and final stretch goal is my favorite: "Everyone Gets a Raise" at $15k and we are less than $4k away!
I am always filled with joy when I can pay talented people to do what they do best. It gets even better when we can up their rates beyond the asking price.
If you are excited about these games, tell a friend! Word of mouth is one of the most effective marketing tools in this industry and it warms our hearts when we see people getting excited about the project on social media. (and tag us if you do! @moreblueberries, @superdillin, @captainkrail)
