BackerKit Lockdown TOMORROW!
almost 5 years ago – Fri, May 31, 2019 at 12:15:03 AM

Hey backers!

BackerKit Lockdown!

We're checking in to remind everyone that if you have any changes to make to your BackerKit information, now is the time.  Surveys will be locked down tomorrow evening, May 31, meaning that no changes will be available (except to your mailing address).

As of this writing, there are still manysurveys on production-based tiers that have not been filled out - please check your email for the invitation, and reminders from BackerKit - be sure to check your spam folder if you don't recall seeing them!

We're basing our production numbers on your survey responses - so if we don't have your response, we cannot plan for your order.  If we cannot plan for your order, we cannot craft your order, and if we cannot craft your order... you see where this is going: if you don't fill out your survey, your order fulfillment could be delayed as a result.  So please make that a priority immediately if you have not already done so. :)

Development: Caster Tile & Card Tile

We've gotten some questions concerning these Tiles - we've been exploring options, and at this time we have some significant concerns about the notion of a Card Tile with full-length slots, and have decided against pursuing that design change.  The concerns include both immediate, production-based concerns, as well as long-term reliability concerns.

All of that is to say that the Card Tile will remain as pictured for this campaign.  We may explore an alternative design later on, but that is outside the scope of this project.

Regarding the Caster Tile, we do not have an image to share of the final design as of yet, but to reiterate - we will be ensuring there are enough slots at each level so that it can work for all major Spellcaster classes.

Campaign Timeline: The Road to Fulfillment

• Kickstarter Campaign Launches: March 19, 2019 - DONE! 
• Kickstarter Campaign Ends, Funds Begin to be Collected: April 18, 2019  - DONE! 
•  Wyrmwood Receives Funds, BackerKit Survey Sent: May 2, 2019 - IN PROGRESS 
• BackerKit Survey Locks Down: May 31, 2019 - TOMORROW 
• BackerKit Charges Processed: June 3, 2019 - MONDAY 
• Final Development, Pre-Production and Production: June 2019 - September 2019 
• Wave 1 Fulfillment Begins: October 2019 
• Wave 2 Fulfillment Begins: November 2019 
• Wave 3 Fulfillment Begins: January 2020 
• Wave 4 Fulfillment Begins: February 2020 
• Wave 5 Fulfillment Begins: March 2020 
• Wave 6 Fulfillment Begins: April 2020 
• Pre-Order Fulfillment Begins: April/May 2020 
• Fulfillment Concludes!

Current Step: Wyrmwood Receives Funds, BackerKit Survey Sent

As stated, we're locking down surveys tomorrow, so be sure to complete yours immediately if you haven't done so!  Once this is done, we'll be tallying the numbers and planning production - more about that soon!

Closing Notes: Some Fun Numbers

Based on the numbers we have so far, what are the most popular wood choices?  Tile options?

We'll go more in depth on these soon, but here are some quick notes:

• Most Popular Tile: The Solo Tile 
• Top Wood Choice: Roll The Dice! 
• Top Three Non-RTD Wood Selections (in no particular order): Red Oak, Hickory, Black Walnut 
• Total Tiles Ordered: 17,215 (we're going to be busy for a while!) 

More to come soon!

~ Wyrmwood

BackerKit Survey Going Out NOW! Important Information Inside!
almost 5 years ago – Thu, May 02, 2019 at 11:22:03 PM

 Hey, everyone!

We're going to do our best to keep this one brief, but there's a lot to cover, so... we're almost certainly going to fail in that goal. ;)

As indicated in our timeline, which you'll find below, we are sending out the BackerKit survey to all backers right now - keep an eye on your inbox (and spam filter!).

BackerKit Notes

Before you rush off to your survey, here are a few quick things to note that you may not be expecting:

1) Custom Text Engravings

There are two versions of each Tile - one with a custom engraving, and one without.  So if you'd like a Solo Tile engraved, you can select that version, which bundles the engraving cost in with the add-on itself, rather than adding a "custom engraving" add-on by itself.

2) Moving your pledge from Add-On Only to a Tabletop Tiles Wave

If you're in the add-on tier and decide you'd like to order Tiles after all (including the Dice Dungeon), you can change your pledge tier.  This option can be found first thing, when you follow the link to your survey, below the big "Get Started!" button.  This will move you to the final production wave tier that was open during the campaign, since that tier had plenty of room when the campaign closed.  Doing this is the only way to gain access to the Tabletop Tiles as an Add-On Only backer.

3) Adding to your pledge & payment information

You are free to add as much as you like to your pledge, not necessarily just select the items you had in mind when you backed.  We understand that many of you pledged the minimum tier value as a placeholder, intending to make your selections at this point.  Go for it!

BackerKit will automatically make sure your order is complete and fully covered, including shipping.  If the items you select for your pledge add up to more than the amount of your Kickstarter pledge, that's okay - it just means there's one more step to complete.  You'll be automatically prompted for payment information.  This will not be charged immediately; all payment methods on file will be charged on June 3rd (see the fulfillment timeline).

4) Development changes: Card Tile & Caster Tile

As you may or may not know, we're exploring some changes to some of the Tile designs - the Caster Tile and the Card Tile, in particular.  The Caster Tile is receiving some minor corrections to ensure that all 5E casting classes can work with it, while the Card Tile may get elongated slots that run through the entirety of the Tile, instead of stopping short of the edges.

These changes have not yet been done, so we can't show them yet, nor are they reflected in the BackerKit photography, but we are prioritizing it so we can do so before the surveys lock down in a month. We'll post images in a Kickstarter update as soon as they're available.

Campaign Timeline: The Road to Fulfillment

We'll share this in all future updates, just so everyone is clear about where we are in the process, and where we're headed:

• Kickstarter Campaign Launches: March 19, 2019 - DONE! 
• Kickstarter Campaign Ends, Funds Begin to be Collected: April 18, 2019  - DONE! 
•  Wyrmwood Receives Funds, BackerKit Survey Sent: May 2, 2019 - IN PROGRESS 
• BackerKit Survey Locks Down: May 31, 2019 
• BackerKit Charges Processed: June 3, 2019 
• Final Development, Pre-Production and Production: June 2019 - September 2019 
• Wave 1 Fulfillment Begins: October 2019 
• Wave 2 Fulfillment Begins: November 2019 
• Wave 3 Fulfillment Begins: January 2020 
• Wave 4 Fulfillment Begins: February 2020 
• Wave 5 Fulfillment Begins: March 2020 
• Wave 6 Fulfillment Begins: April 2020 
• Pre-Order Fulfillment Begins: April/May 2020 
• Fulfillment Concludes!

Current Step: Wyrmwood Receives Funds, BackerKit Survey Sent

At this point, Kickstarter has collected all the pledges, and is in the process of transmitting the funds to us.  All of your pledge info has been imported into BackerKit, which is now ready to roll.  A handful of you received your survey already, yesterday - the first wave was sent as a test so we could make sure everything was working as intended.  These look good, so we're proceeding with the full rollout today, as planned.  At this moment, email invitations are going out to all backers, at the address you backed the campaign with.  When you receive it, you can open it up and follow the instructions inside.

Once you arrive at BackerKit, you'll have a few quick questions to answer, and then move on to the most important part of the process: the add-on section, where you select all of your items.  This is how we know what items you pledged for.

In addition, you can also add items to your pledge in BackerKit!  So, if you missed anything, decided to get that one other Tile you were on the fence about, or want to add some meeples or a set of dice to top off your order, you can do it then, and add payment info and complete checkout right within BackerKit!  Your payment method will be charged later, according to the above timeline.

You'll have about one month to complete your survey before we lock them down.  At that time, your pledge is final and cannot be changed, except to update your shipping address.  So be sure to complete your survey before the lockdown date!  If you don't complete it by that time, your fulfillment may be delayed as a result.

But, that's all to come a bit later - and don't worry, before each step of the timeline occurs, we'll put out an update with full details, so you won't be caught by surprise.

And... GO!

That about does it for now - we're eager to see what everyone has selected, so keep a lookout for the survey and fill it out as soon as you can.  We'll share details on how your selections are trending in the next update.  Thanks for your support, and of course, we're here to help with any questions you may have!

~ Wyrmwood

Tabletop Tiles Campaign Complete! Thank you for your support!
about 5 years ago – Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 01:49:36 AM

Hello, backers!

Whether you just pledged moments ago, or were here from day one, thank you!  Your support has moved this project from a concept to reality, and thank you so much for making it everything it could be.

Taking Stock

Over the past 30 days, you helped unlock all the woods of the campaign, and your support also enabled us to offer an entirely new Tabletop Tile design, now officially named:

So, again, thank you for all of your amazing support.  But what comes next?  Read on!

Campaign Timeline: The Road to Fulfillment

We'll share this in all future updates, just so everyone is clear about where we are in the process, and where we're headed:

• Kickstarter Campaign Launches: March 19, 2019 - DONE! 
•  Kickstarter Campaign Ends, Funds Begin to be Collected: April 18, 2019 - IN PROGRESS 
• Wyrmwood Receives Funds, BackerKit Survey Sent: May 2, 2019 
• BackerKit Survey Locks Down: May 31, 2019 
• BackerKit Charges Processed: June 3, 2019 
• Final Development, Pre-Production and Production: June 2019 - September 2019 
• Wave 1 Fulfillment Begins: October 2019 
• Wave 2 Fulfillment Begins: November 2019 
• Wave 3 Fulfillment Begins: January 2020 
• Wave 4 Fulfillment Begins: February 2020 
• Wave 5 Fulfillment Begins: March 2020 
• Wave 6 Fulfillment Begins: April 2020 
• Pre-Order Fulfillment Begins: April/May 2020 
• Fulfillment Concludes!

Current Step: Kickstarter Campaign Ends, Funds Begin to be Collected

Kickstarter is working at this moment to collect all the pledges, charge the payment methods on file, and finally transmit the funds to us.  That process takes about two weeks to complete.  There's some extra time built in to deal with situations that may arise, mostly billing issues.  So, be on the lookout - you'll be notified, via your Kickstarter email address, that your pledge was successfully collected, OR that there is an issue that requires your attention, like a declined charge due to a billing address typo or some other problem.  If you see such a message, please rectify it as soon as possible - after a few tries, Kickstarter removes backers with failed pledges from the project, and we don't want you to lose your spot!

After this two week period concludes, we'll be inviting you to BackerKit, our pledge manager.  There, you'll have a few quick questions to answer, and then move on to the most important part of the process: the add-on section, where you select all of your items.  This is how we know what items you pledged for.

In addition, you can also add items to your pledge in BackerKit!  So, if you missed anything, decided to get that one other Tile you were on the fence about, or want to add some meeples or a set of dice to top off your order, you can do it then, and add payment info and complete checkout right within BackerKit!  Your payment method will be charged later, according to the above timeline.

You'll have about one month to complete your survey before we lock them down.  At that time, your pledge is final and cannot be changed, except to update your shipping address.  So be sure to complete your survey before the lockdown date!  If you don't complete it by that time, your fulfillment may be delayed as a result.

But, that's all to come a bit later - and don't worry, before each step of the timeline occurs, we'll put out an update with full details, so you won't be caught by surprise.

Pre-Orders through BackerKit

There's one last bit of information we wanted to give you - if you've stopped by the campaign page, you might notice the "pledge" button has changed to a "Pre-Order" button.  We're making pre-orders available through a special storefront, hosted on BackerKit, to those that missed out on the campaign, so they can still place an order for Tabletop Tiles of their own!  Pre-orders will be fulfilled after all Kickstarter pledges, according to the above timeline.

If you're a backer of the campaign, do not attempt to select your items through the "pre-order" link!  It is hosted by BackerKit, but it is NOT your survey - that will be directly sent to you in the coming weeks, and all of your pledge information will be imported into it when you arrive.  We'll send out an update prior to the survey being opened.

But, if you find anybody you know kicking themselves for missing out - share the link with them so they know that all hope is not lost!  Here it is, in case you would like to pass it on:

Tabletop Tiles Pre-Order Link:

https://wyrmwood-tabletop-tiles.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Remember: Pre-orders are for those that missed the campaign - as a backer, your survey is coming later!

The Campaign is Over, but the Journey has Just Begun

Thank you all again for your amazing support.  We're really excited to make Tabletop Tiles a reality, since we believe they have the potential to truly change the game night experience.

Thanks to you, there are going to be a LOT of game nights changed.

Thank you once again, and we'll be in touch soon!

~ Wyrmwood

Full-Size Dice Jail Update! New Stretch Goal Woods and more!
about 5 years ago – Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 09:19:06 PM

Hello everyone!

With only a few days left, you've smashed the final wood unlock stretch goal, meaning all 30 woods are now available in the campaign!  But, before we get to the new woods, we have a very exciting update concerning the full-size Dice Jail Stretch Goal...

The Dice Jail, AKA The "Bailey Brig"

We've been putting the finishing touches on one of our biggest, most anticipated stretch goals, a full-size Dice Jail, for some time now, and we're pleased to show you the results:

But, perhaps you've already seen it?  In any event, we've christened this very special Tabletop Tile the "Bailey Brig," in honor of the voice behind our favorite "little blue Tiefling."

The Bailey Brig will feature the same magnets, stacking pegs and integrated coaster as the majority of the Tabletop Tiles line.

Most importantly, having developed it and sent a couple into the world... we're confident in our ability to produce more of these, and are officially UNLOCKING it now!

You can add a Bailey Brig to your pledge now, and it will be fully unlocked in BackerKit after the campaign.  Pricing starts at $38 - see the pledge calculator for details!

Unlocked Woods

Here are the latest unlocked stretch goal woods!

Monkeywood is a beautiful tropical hardwood from North and Central America, with striking shades of red and occasionally purple flowing across the surface. Found in everything from fine furniture to musical instruments, where it's regarded as a viable Rosewood alternative, it's been called Granadillo, Macacauba or even "Mexican Rosewood" - but while the name might change, there's no mistaking it.

Teak feels waxy while being worked, due to the natural oils and resin in the wood. These resins are so abundant that the wood barely needs to be finished at all. Also very resistant to rot, the finest yachts use Teak for decking and woodwork throughout. Teak works very well, is moderately hard, and takes a flat or satin finish nicely.

Life Siphon

As our campaign draws towards its conclusion, our friends at Lay Waste Games are also wrapping up their campaign for Life Siphon!  You may remember it from an earlier update, but LIFE SIPHON is a combat strategy game for 2-4 players in the role of cursed humans, battling underground.

We still have custom Tabletop Tiles available in the Life Siphon campaign, as well.  There are two options for backers:

Check out all the options, and find out more about the game, at the campaign page:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laywastegames/life-siphon/ 

That will do it for this update!  Thank you all for your support, and we hope you've enjoyed helping enhance the campaign through all the great unlocks so far.  As we enter the home stretch, please remember to share the project with friends on social media so we can finish strong! :)

~ Wyrmwood

Update #3: Coaster Upgrade, featuring Artwork by Deven Rue!
about 5 years ago – Tue, Apr 09, 2019 at 08:29:56 PM

Hello everyone!  Another stretch goal down, and that means MORE WOODS!  Here's the latest:

Unlocked Woods

Hailing from Australia, Marblewood is aptly named: swirls of brown play across a golden background. Hard and dense, yet stable and easily worked, Marblewood possesses a rare combination of attractive appearance and good workability.

Deep black stripes play over the deep brown background in this striking Ebony. While Macassar Ebony isn’t nearly as dark or uniform as Gabon Ebony, it more than makes up for it with its deep and intriguing grain. Hailing from South East Asia, Macassar Ebony is a difficult wood to work, prone to cracking and and exhibiting a great deal of wood movement, but the challenge is well worth it when you see the final piece.

New Compass Coaster Upgrades from Deven Rue

You've seen the work of the Mistress of Maps featured on Critical Role, and we were able to offer her work in our Bespoke Dice Tower campaign last year - now, we're able to offer some of her work in this campaign, as well!  

You can now choose a compass design to be etched onto the underside of your Tabletop Tiles in place of the standard coaster insert.  Just add $10 to your pledge for each you'd like.

BackerKit

As the campaign nears its conclusion, we should talk about the next step: our pledge management system, BackerKit.  Soon after the end of the campaign, you'll receive an email invitation to complete the survey we've set up at BackerKit (don't worry, we'll send out an update once it's live).

Once you arrive, you'll have a few quick questions to answer, and then move on to select all of the items you pledged for during the campaign.  This is how we'll know exactly what your pledge funds are for.  In addition, you'll have an opportunity to add anything you missed during the campaign.  After that, just confirm your shipping details, and you'll be all set!

It may sound complicated, but don't worry - BackerKit will make fulfillment much smoother for both of us. :)

We'll include further information as we draw closer to the end of the campaign.

Thank you all for your support and helping us to get the word out - with less than 10 days to go, we're nearing the home stretch, so keep up the awesome work!

~ Wyrmwood