Updates

Hey folks! Fulfillment is now considered complete! It actually took me a lot less time to pack up all the orders today than I thought--I probably spent more time messing around with CSV files and Backerkit trying to get tracking numbers input correctly than I did actually packing orders. (The life of a solo developer and fulfillment house--every time there's some kind of big pain in the ass like this, I just keep saying to myself, "You wanted this.") The packages are on their way to the post office in about five minutes, including all international orders.

You should have already received an email from Backerkit with your tracking info. If you haven't received the email (and did all the other stuff like check the spam filter) or you notice something wrong with your info, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask, either via Backerkit or through email at [email protected].

There are about 4 people who haven't filled out their surveys (who I have politely emailed privately about the matter) and about 4 folks whose cards were declined. No pressure--at any point in the future, feel free to contact me and we'll get it sorted out.

Last thing: Our new OSR project Monster Condo is in its final few days. Don't miss the opportunity to get on early and guarantee MORE ART and MORE COLOUR for the book!

That's all for today! Thanks so much for being a part of this, and I hope you are all enjoying Ratcatcher. We plan on running the crowdfunder for issue 2 in December 2025, so keep an eye out for that!

Until next time: Take care of yourselves; take care of each other. Black Lives Matter. Trans Rights are Human Rights. ACAB. Don't kill the part of you that's cringe; kill the part of you that cringes.

And stay gold,
--Onslaught

Hey folks! I have pressed the button to charge cards. There should be a 24-48 hour period where you can update the info. For preorders, cards have already charged. If you've had an issue, don't worry; we can work with you to resolve it.

I also received the print books and they look pretty good!! I definitely can think of a few things I want to do to the layout to improve these for the next issue (and a revised Issue 1 for future print runs). Shipping will begin in a few days when cards have been charged and everything is set up here. In the mean time, I'm hard at work bagging and boarding the zines. Once everything is set up, the money will go into my account and then I can start buying the postage, putting zines in mailers, and getting things sent off.

Thanks for being a part of this. I'm already starting to recruit for Issue 2 (planning on crowdfunding in December), so look out for that!

Meanwhile, our new OSR dungeon MONSTER CONDO has officially funded on Kickstarter. We'd love to be able to print it in colour and afford more art, so help us reach that next goal!

Until next time: Take care of yourselves; take care of each other. Black Lives Matter. Trans Rights are Human Rights. ACAB. Don't kill the part of you that's cringe; kill the part of you that cringes.

And stay gold,
--Onslaught

Hey folks! VERY quick one as I'm on vacation and doing this from mobile. The books are scheduled to ship from Mixam on Thursday, and will likely arrive sometime next week. I will be charging cards for shipping one week from today on Tuesday, September 2nd. Then shipping will commence!

One last reminder that our next OSR dungeon, Monster Condo, launches on Friday, so check that out if you like:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seeyouspacecowboy/monster-condo/

Until next time: Take care of yourselves; take care of each other. Black Lives Matter. Trans Rights are Human Rights. ACAB. Don't kill the part of you that's cringe; kill the part of you that cringes.

And stay gold,
--Onslaught

Hey folks! The PDF is OUT NOW on DriveThruRPG. I have dispatched an email from them to you based on the email you put in during the survey. If you have not filled out the survey, please do so ASAP so you can get your PDF!

I have also provided a feedback form to catch any bugs, edits, typos, etc. Please use this form so I can keep track of everything!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv9hlWtxwyrttJdt3lhuyJ6JYHqhiZce0fV3EEGTiME4jAig/viewform?usp=header

I will be waiting one week to check for bugs and errors, and then on August 19th I am sending the PDF to the printer. A few days before that we will be locking orders, so that'll be your last opportunity to edit your order. Then it'll take about two weeks for the books to print and arrive here, so on September 2nd, we are charging cards. Then I can take all the money to purchase more packaging supplies (I'm running low on mailers and printer ink!) and get you guys your books!

Until next time: Take care of yourselves; take care of each other. Black Lives Matter. Trans Rights are Human Rights. ACAB. Don't kill the part of you that's cringe, kill the part of you that cringes.

And stay gold,
--Onslaught

Hey folks! The new layout is complete! I'm just waiting on a few final art pieces and then, probably on Tuesday, the PDF will be released! Then, I'm going to wait about a week for any feedback about bugs/typos/etc. (there will be a Google Form for you to share such feedback), and then it'll go to the printer. That's when we'll lock orders. Then, about 2 weeks later, the books will arrive, and I'll charge cards. (You'll receive an exact date when I make the order for the books.) After that, I'll start packing everything up and sending it out to you!

In the mean time: About 15 of you haven't filled out your survey. Please do this ASAP so I can make sure you get your stuff!

Elsewhere in Tidal Wave Games land: Our solo journaling queer anime dating sim Heartbeat Highschool is coming along great and available for preorder right now (aiming for February 2026), and on August 29th, my new OSR dungeon Monster Condo is launching on Kickstarter--you can follow the page now to get notified when that hits!

That's all for now. Thanks for sticking around through the layout restructure--it's only made the book better!

Until next time: Take care of yourselves; take care of each other. Black Lives Matter. Trans Rights are Human Rights. ACAB. Don't kill the part of you that's cringe; kill the part of you that cringes.

And stay gold, 
--Onslaught