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Timing (still on track)
A Construct's Nature is still on track - layout is complete, and it's going through one final check before test printing! The test print is...
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TTRPGkids
about 1 month ago
A Contruct's Nature: art, March surveys, and new projects
Hello everyone!
Core updates
A Construct's Nature is still on track, and, since last time, art has been completed! Right now, I'm working on layout, incoporating feedback ...
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TTRPGkids
3 months ago
A Contruct's Nature: 2025 status, guess that SFX, add-on releases, and what's next!
Hello all!
Core updates
A Construct's Nature is on track with development and for release by June - text is written, SFX have been completed, voice recording is under revi...
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TTRPGkids
4 months ago
A Construct's Nature - 2024 updates!
Hi there!
I wanted to keep you in the loop on A Construct's Nature... since recording has been kicked off!
The book is written, clocking in at about 340 pages, and...
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TTRPGkids
6 months ago
A Construct's Nature - fall updates, pre-orders, and what's next!
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It's been a while since the A Construct's Nature campaign has closed, and I wanted to give you an update on our progress!
So far, music is completed and writing for the...
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TTRPGkids
8 months ago
That's a wrap on the "A Construct's Nature" campaign!
Hello Backers!
And THANK YOU!!
The "A Construct's Nature" campaign closed out today right after hitting a final community goal in the last hour, and I'm excited to get to...
A Construct's Nature is still on track - layout is complete, and it's going through one final check before test printing! The test print is estimated to arrive at the end of April, at the latest, and, if all looks good, we should be ready to go! If there's any issues with the test print, there's time to get one more in before fulfillment planned date in mid-June, and I'll keep you updated as things progress. While waiting for the test prints, I'll be working on finalizing the slides and the digital version of the game (since the formatting is slightly different).
Surveys on the way!
The first round of surveys (about 5% to check that they work OK) have gone out, and the rest will be short to follow! Keep an eye on your inbox since these surveys will collect your address info and finalize your order kit so that we can figure out the shipping cost. There will be a second survey that goes out after this one closes - based on your answers to the first one, I'll be going through each order to find the lowest cost way to ship to your location and the latest VAT or other applicable fees and then we'll handle shipping.
Add-ons status
The updated print file for Critter Mech Squad has finished and is in the mail, estimated to arrive in the next couple weeks. Once that's cleared, I'll be able to release it and start sending out digital copies to anyone who has completed their surveys!
Stretch goals status
During the campaign a couple extra educational TTRPGs (for free digital use) were unlocked as well! I'm finishing up the core game slides and the add-on zines first, and then I'll be working on these two games as well. I anticipate they'll be completed in time for June and will start including status in here as well.
Greeting Games - live, funded, and unlocking stretch goals
My next project, Greeting Games, is also now live! We've funded and are hitting stretch goals, having already unlocked all 20 different designs (that will ALL be included in the $10 digital bundle). This campaign has several different games or TTRPG references on cards and postcards, and we're currently working on some extras beyond the cards: a library donation goal AND a goal for a short story set that I'm making with my kiddo (which will be available free to anyone supporting $10 or more, if it's funded).
Thank you for keeping up to date on what's going on with A Construct's Nature, and... happy gaming! Steph (TTRPGkids.com)
A Construct's Nature is still on track, and, since last time, art has been completed! Right now, I'm working on layout, incoporating feedback from a final playtest, and some fine-tuning with the cover and trim edges. Once this is done, I'll be ordering test prints and then moving into tweaking the slide layout while waiting for the prints to arrive.
Art reveals!
Since the art is now complete, I want to share a few pieces with you! I've drawn over 250 individual art assets for the book, and the collage below shows some of these pieces, ranging from background scenery to objects to characters (and there are actually two characters shown here). I hope you enjoy these sneak peeks:
Add-ons status
While I was planning on releasing Critter Mech Squad, one of the add-ons, this month, I ran into some issues with the proof copy and will need to re-order after making an adjustment to the trim allowance. So, instead, I released Ranger Mech Squad this month since that one came through OK! This one will be ready when ACN is, and hopefully Critter Mech Squad's update will be ready soon as well.
Surveys starting in March
For surveys, my plan is to release them in two rounds, starting in March. The first will collect shipping address information and info on any add-ons you'd like to include. Based on this, I'll calculate shipping, which will be collected in the second round of surveys. I'm talking with the Backerkit team right now on the best to handle this, and if there's any changes to the plan, I'll let you know in the next update.
Greeting Games launching in March
Also in March, I'll be participating in Pocketopia on Backerkit with Greeting Games! This is a crowdfunding campaign to hire artists (and one special young writer) to create mini games and TTRPG references that fit on cards and postcards! If you haven't signed up already, please do so, as there are going to be a couple of early bird rewards.
I look forward to kicking off surveys at the next check in, and... happy gaming! -Steph C, TTRPGkids.com
A Construct's Nature is on track with development and for release by June - text is written, SFX have been completed, voice recording is under review, and the remaining art should be complete by mid-Feb!
Guess that SFX!
Since the SFX have been completed, I wanted to share a few clips with you! I can't attach sound files here, but I've added a folder to the A Construct's Nature demo page with three SFX clips to check out - drop a comment here or on itchio with what you think they are (one might be a bit tricky).
The A Construct's Nature campaign also included several additional game releases in the form of add-ons that I've been working on in the background while waiting for a few of the key milestones for ACN to complete. As of right now, Solar Mech Squad has been fully updated and re-released with a physical print version available on DriveThruRPG... and Critter Mech Squad is close to follow. Ranger Mech Squad is written and waiting for proofs, and then I'll be diving into the EDU games that were unlocked!
What's next?
For next steps, I'll be sending surveys out in the next month or so to collect your shipping info once the art is finished and proofs are ordered for the final book. If you missed the project but still want to be part of the rewards, check out the pre-order store here to sign up before surveys are released and there's a freeze on the campaign discounts!
Lastly, by March, I should just be waiting on approving and fine-tuning proofs before sending your rewards out, so I'll be kicking off my next campaign, Greeting Games, as part of Backerkit's Pocketopia event! Sign up here for some very short mini games that fit in a card so you can send to friends as birthday or holiday hellos... and get some bonuses if you also back our partner project, Song of the Scryptwyrm (a standalone sequel to the award winning, The Librarian's Apprentice)!
I look forward to sharing art updates and surveys with you next check in, and... happy gaming! -Steph C, TTRPGkids.com
I wanted to keep you in the loop on A Construct's Nature... since recording has been kicked off!
The book is written, clocking in at about 340 pages, and it's been sent to Rose, our VA, to start recording narration for the companion slides!
We're on track still for shipping in June, and you should expect your surveys in early 2025.
In the meantime, the pre-order store is open if you missed the campaign but still want to be in on the first wave of releases: https://a-construct-s-nature.backerkit.com/survey_stores
Next in the process, I'm going to be working on the book's art and a few of the side games, like Solar Mech Squad, that were part of the bonus rewards! I should have another update ready for you in January, and I'm looking forward to getting to show you more art of some of the Friends that you can find in the game, besides this little fellow:
Until then, I hope you enjoy any holidays you may be celebrating in the next couple months, and I am excited to share more in the new year!
It's been a while since the A Construct's Nature campaign has closed, and I wanted to give you an update on our progress!
So far, music is completed and writing for the remaining chapters is well underway along with a lot of the background business side of things being settled. We are still on track for fulfillment dates, and...
With this, if you were not able to back the campaign in time, you can reserve an available tier using the form, and you'll get a survey to confirm your order at the same time that campaign backers recieved their surveys! It's a good opportunity to get a reminder during ordering time, and it will help support future TTRPGkids projects.
Speaking of... the page for the next TTRPGkids project is now in pre-launch (click here)! Launch is in mid-2025, after ACN has been fulfilled, but it's a good chance to sign up now and be reminded of the campaign later. This next project is a series of choose-you-journey RPG books for little kids, featuring art from both known TTRPG community creators and upcoming YA artists!
Thank you all again for your support with ACN, and I look forward to sharing more good news during the next update!
