Hello Forest Floor Backers and Supporters,

We have incredible news! Thanks to your amazing support, Forest Floor is now FULLY FUNDED! We are absolutely thrilled and overwhelmed with gratitude. Words cannot express how much your belief in this project means to us.

We couldn't have reached this milestone without each and every one of you. Your enthusiasm and support have made a reality. thank you!

And the excitement doesn't stop there! We want to remind you that we'll be at the Game Expo in Melbourne, Australia, on March 22nd and 23rd! 

Come find us at [IT5] to play Forest Floor,us , and celebrate this fantastic achievement with us. We'll have some special surprises and goodies for you!

Thank you once again for making Forest Floor a reality. We are truly honored to have you as part of our community.

Make sure to Vote in the poll as everyone will be getting that card, also we can too forward to some stretch goals that include more new cards.

Sam

Hi everyone,

Hope you're all doing well!

First off, a huge thank you to everyone who has already completed their surveys. It's been great to see so many responses coming in, and we're just waiting on the last few so we can push forward with manufacturing. If you haven't filled yours out yet, please do so as soon as you can!

Artwork & Color Grading Update

I wanted to give you a heads-up on something that's caused a small, unexpected delay. I've been deep into the manufacturing process and learned a lot about color grading and how printed colors translate. As a result, I've had to rework a significant portion of the artwork and adjust the color schemes to ensure everything looks fantastic when it's printed. This was a necessary step to maintain the quality and "vibe" of the game, and I'm happy to report that it's more or less done now.

Rulebook & Website Additions

We're also in the final stages of finishing up the rulebook and getting it ready for test samples. My goal is to get it to a state I'm truly happy with before it goes to print.

Additionally, I've decided to add some specific interaction rules to our website. These won't be in the physical rulebook as they're more "deep cut" ways of playing that aren't necessary for general gameplay, but they do require clear rulings as they've come up a few times during testing. We'll be updating this section periodically, so if you have any questions once you receive the game, you'll be able to find answers there. We'll also include a QR code in the game to link directly to this page once it's finalized.

Shipping Costs to the USA

A few of you have reached out regarding the shipping costs to America, noting they seem a bit high. I wanted to address this directly. The main reason for this is due to tariffs being applied from China and additional charges from shipping companies for production. Since we're not shipping a huge volume of items, I haven't been able to secure any bulk discounts. These additional costs have been covered by a number of things, mainly from individual buyers, but also from my own pocket and some leftover funds.

Being based in Australia, high shipping costs are quite normal for us, so I initially didn't think too much of it. However, your feedback has brought to my attention that this isn't as common in the U.S., so I wanted to provide this explanation.

Design Your Own Card & New Art

Good news for the backer who pledged for the "design your own card" tier! I've been in contact with them, and we've started working on the design for their new card. This backer has opted to have their card added to the retail copies of the game, which means one of our current retail cards will become a campaign exclusive. I'm not sure which card that will be just yet, but I'll definitely keep you updated as the design progresses and we get a clearer idea. You'll also get some sneak peeks of the new artwork and quantities soon!

Speaking of artwork, we're just waiting on a few final drafts for the remaining pieces, including the Skeleton Flower, the winner of our recent poll. I've been busy working on those designs too.

Overall, things are moving forward smoothly, just a bit slower than anticipated!

Thanks for your continued patience and support.

Cheeers 



Sam

Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a quick update!

Sorry for the quiet spell – things have been pretty intense behind the scenes! We've been focusing on the not-so-glamorous but essential stuff: getting postage sorted for our amazing backers and working with our new manufacturer on all things cards and game pieces. Progress is happening!

But now for some exciting peeks! Our fantastic artist, Vitalii, has been busy sketching away and has come up with concepts for TWO new plants that will be exclusive to you backers: the intriguing Skeleton Flower and the unique Five-finger Ivy.

These are brand new additions to the game, and we're still working out their specific effects, but we'll be playtesting and defining those in the near future. Stay tuned!

Good news on the artwork front – we're hoping to have it all wrapped up early next month!

We've also been deep in playtesting and are refining the rulebook. We've even redefined one of the game's mechanics, which I'll be sharing more details about in an upcoming post. Keep an eye out!

As for those surveys – I know I've mentioned it before, but I'm still aiming to get them out in the next week or so now that things have calmed down a bit with the tariffs. Fingers crossed that holds!

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask! I'm happy to answer them.

Thanks again to all of you for your incredible support!

Best,

Sam

Hey everyone, (bit of a long update)

Just wanted to give you a quick peek at what we've been working on behind the scenes.
We've got some exciting new artwork pieces on the horizon, and we're also thrilled about an exclusive piece we can't wait to share!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIX-ZyCJu9J/?igsh=MXByMW1pa3lzb2htNw==

On the manufacturing front, we've had a bit of a shake-up and will be moving forward with a new partner. While the switch was necessary to ensure the card quality meets our standards I'm really happy to say that we've already been in talks and are in the final stages of finalizing things with a new manufacturer who I'm confident will deliver the quality we're all looking for.

We're also on track to send out the BackerKit surveys next week! This will allow you to finalize your pledges, add any extras, and provide your shipping information. Keep an eye on your inboxes for that. Once the survey data is in, we can get a clearer picture of everything and start commissioning those awesome new artwork pieces to bring the game to life.

On a slightly different note, if any of you have any ideas for new plant-themed cards, we'd love to hear them! Feel free to share your suggestions.

And finally, regarding production, things have certainly been a bit strange with the tariffs and China lately. It feels like a constantly moving target, but I think I've managed to wran my head around it

Thanks again for your incredible support and patience as we navigate these behind-the-scenes steps. We're getting closer every day! 

Cheers Sam

We did it! We've officially surpassed our $7,000 goal, and I'm absolutely blown away by your incredible support. In fact, we've even gone above and beyond,  This means we've unlocked TWO new BackerKit exclusive cards! I'm so excited show the new card when they are done.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your enthusiasm and belief in this project mean the world to me. I can't wait to share these new cards with you, and I'm so grateful for each and every one of you.