GGtS Update #18: Surveys Closing Soon
4 months ago
– Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 01:46:07 PM
Hello everyone!
Here are some exciting updates on Guillman's Guide to Speed:
QUICK BREAKDOWN 📔
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New Artwork: Latest designs and revisions completed!
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Survey Deadline: June 30th
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Dice Sets and Bags: Samples in production
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Book Editing Progress: New premade vehicles, new spells, better balanced bestiary
1. Survey Deadline 📊
The BackerKit survey closes on June 30th. Finalize your selections to ensure your rewards are processed smoothly. Look out for a reminder email soon!
2. New Artwork Milestones 🎨
Our collaboration with Bad Moon Art Studio continues to produce stunning artwork for GGtS.
Here are a few new pieces:
We are consistently chipping away at the art for the book! Working with BadMoonArt has been a fantastic experience so far. There is not much I can show at the moment that is fully complete, but believe me when I say the pipeline is full of insanely cool art pieces!
Here is a little teaser for some art in the book. These are color sketches so that means they have not been painted over and finished. They still need a final pass to render them out but it will give you a sense of the high quality you can expect from the art inside the book!
3. Editing Milestones
The book is still being edited every day, which means lots of progress has been made! New spells have been added, the bestiary has been better balanced, a slew of new premade vehicles as well as a more comprehensive set of mechanics to build vehicles are have all been integrated. Guillman’s Guide to Speed continues to become the well-oiled machine we’ve all dreamed it to be, and huge thanks to all of you for supporting the dream.
4. Playtesting Feedback & New
Every little bit of feedback we get is helpful. The last update came with a new package of sample material that you can take a look at and let us know your thoughts. The closer we get to release the more vital playtesting and feedback become, so please don’t hesitate to hop in and use everything we’ve published!
Your feedback is crucial. Please continue to share your thoughts on Discord to help us perfect GGtS. Join Discord
5. Dice Sets 🎲
Samples of all the dice sets are in production. We are working on each set to ensure they meet our quality standards. A revision on the Aether Shards Sharp Edge Dice Set was needed to address some design concerns. I will be sharing some images of the samples when they are ready on the next update!
6. Introducing the New Metal Dice Set Logo
We’re excited to unveil the new Guillmans Gilded Metal Dice Set d20 logo, selected with your input.
7. Upcoming Steps 📅
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Survey Closing: June 30th
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Finalize Shipping Fees: Detailed notifications will be sent soon after the surveys close.
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Production Preparation: Finalizing all components for manufacturing.
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Fulfillment Plans: Ensuring a smooth and timely delivery to all backers.
Thank You 🙏
Your support and engagement have been the driving force behind GGtS. As we enter this crucial phase, your continued feedback and enthusiasm are more important than ever. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or thoughts at [email protected].
Stay tuned for our next update on July 18th, and thank you for being part of this incredible journey!
Warm regards,
Eric Brewerton
P.S. Don’t miss out on the latest updates and conversations about GGtS on our Discord! Join Discord
GGtS Update #17: Dice Samples & New Art
5 months ago
– Sat, May 18, 2024 at 07:18:05 PM
Hello, everyone!
Hope you’re all having a great spring. Lets dive right in.
QUICK BREAKDOWN 📔
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Artwork Milestones: First revisions and coloring underway! (Examples below)
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Surveys Closed: June 30th
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Dice Sets and Bags: Sample production starting soon, community input needed.
1. Artwork Milestones 🎨
We're happy to share that while the final artwork designs are still in progress, they are coming along beautifully! Some pieces are now getting color and undergoing their first drafts. Our collaboration with Bad Moon Art Studio continues to bring the world of GGtS to life. Here are a few examples of the current progress:
2. Surveys: 📊
Important reminder: We’re currently planning to lock in the BackerKit survey on June 30th. This is your last chance to finalize your selections and make any changes. Please make sure to complete your survey by this date to ensure your rewards are processed smoothly! I’ll send out an email to everyone in June as a final reminder!
3. Playtesting
Please continue to leave your feedback on Discord—it’s crucial for refining GGtS to perfection. DISCORD
4. Dice Sets and Bags 🎲👜
Exciting news! We are starting to produce samples of the dice sets and bags. More updates on these will be coming your way shortly. Additionally, we are seeking your input regarding the logo design for the d20. Check out the options below and let us know your preference:
I think option 2 looks the best, but it might be too detailed for a d20…
5. Next Steps 📅
We’re gearing up for the final stages of production and fulfillment. Here's what's coming soon:
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Finalize Shipping Fees: Detailed notifications will be sent out soon. (Planning to do this when Surveys close!)
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Production Preparation: Finalizing all components for manufacturing.
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Fulfillment Plans: Ensuring a smooth and timely delivery to all backers.
Thank You 🙏
Your support and engagement have been the driving force behind GGtS. As we enter this crucial phase, your continued feedback and enthusiasm are more important than ever. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or thoughts at [email protected].
Stay tuned for our next update on June 18th, and thank you for being part of this incredible journey!
Warm regards,
Eric Brewerton
P.S. As always, don’t miss out on the latest updates and conversations about GGtS! - DISCORD
GGtS Update #16: Public Playtest Package #2 is out!
6 months ago
– Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 06:43:54 PM
Hello, wonderful backers!
As we edge closer to summer, our journey with Guillman's Guide to Speed continues to gather momentum, thanks to your enthusiastic support. We’ve got some important updates and exciting developments to share, so let’s dive right in!
QUICK BREAKDOWN 📔
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Playtesting: First official package live, check Discord or your email!
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Artwork Progress: Closing in on the final designs!
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BackerKit Survey Closing: June 30th—mark your calendars!
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Survey and Shipping Updates: Navigating new features and planning ahead.
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Tier Consolidation: Update Coming over email next week.
1. Artwork Progress 🎨
We’ve made fantastic strides in the artwork department, with our art team currently going through the entire book, carefully placing and integrating sketches into the layout. Checkout a few examples of these sketches below!
2. Surveys 📊
Important reminder: We’re currently planning to lock in the BackerKit survey on June 30th. This is your last chance to finalize your selections and make any changes. Please make sure to complete your survey by this date to ensure your rewards are processed smoothly!
3. GGtS Public Playtest Package #2 🔥
The first official—and last public—playtest package is now live! You can access it via the link below, check your email, or join the discussion on our Discord. Moving forward, we will distribute playtest packages exclusively over Discord, so it’s a great time to get involved if you haven’t already. Additionally, please let me know if you received the playtest package via email. I’ve sent out this package over email as a little test to make sure everything is smooth when we move to private releases. Thanks!
Guillmans Guide to Speed Public Playtest Package #2
4. Shipping Update 🚚
We are making great strides with our shipping process and would like to extend a big thank you for your patience as we navigate through the logistics. We've utilized BackerKit’s “Charge Shipping Later” feature, which has allowed us to focus on perfecting the product and addressing your feedback without the immediate need to finalize shipping costs.
Here's where we stand:
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Shipping Surveys: Your addresses have already been collected through BackerKit. This means there’s no need for you to re-enter your information. We've delayed charging shipping fees to ensure that we can provide the most accurate costs closer to the shipment time.
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Next Steps: As we finalize the product details and get closer to fulfillment, we will lock in the shipping fees in BackerKit and notify you of the upcoming charge. You will receive an email notification with a detailed breakdown of these charges and a link to review them. This will happen about 48 hours before any charges are applied.
Please Note: It's important that you keep an eye on your emails for these updates. We aim to over-communicate during this phase to ensure that no one is surprised by the shipping fees.
5. Tier Consolidation 📧
We’re gearing up to provide a comprehensive update on the Tier Consolidation situation, which will be sent directly to your emails by no later than April 19th. This important update will clarify all the specifics regarding what this consolidation means for those of you in higher tiers. We do have some really good news to share right now: We're going forward with all the dice sets! We'll soon be hosting surveys on Discord to let everyone pick their favorite dice set designs. It's a chance for you to have a direct say in which dice sets make it into the final selection. Join the discussion and help us choose the best options together! These dice set surveys will likely go live sometime late next week, after all the emails go out!
6. Discord 🔥
Dive deeper into the GGtS by joining our DISCORD!
Our Discord channel is the vibrant heart of our community. With our latest playtest package available, we've set up specific channels for detailed discussions on everything from the unique Speedracing Rules to puzzles. Your feedback is vital in refining the game, so come help spot typos, suggest improvements, and engage with fellow creators and gamers. We look forward to seeing your active participation in our community!
7. Next Steps 📅
In the coming weeks, our focus will be on continuing the editing phase, playtesting, working on art and reviewing the surveys to ensure we align with your expectations. You can expect the next update from us on May 14th.
As always, your feedback, questions, and engagement are invaluable to us. If you have any concerns or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected].
Warm regards,
Eric Brewerton
P.S. Please note that the playtest package you received is just that—a playtest. It is an unformatted PDF document, and everything within it is subject to change before the final release. Your feedback is crucial as we refine and finalize the content, so we value your insights on every aspect of the game. Looking forward to chatting about it!
GGtS Update #15: Art Unveiled and Playtest Preparations!
7 months ago
– Sat, Mar 09, 2024 at 10:48:07 AM
Hello, wonderful backers!
As spring begins to bloom, so does the progress on Guillman's Guide to Speed. We're back with some thrilling updates and sneak peeks into the artistic and developmental strides we've made. Your support continues to be the wind beneath the wings of this project, and we're soaring thanks to you!
QUICK BREAKDOWN 📔
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Artwork Progress: First sketches revealed and art team locked in!
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Survey Completion Status: Nearing the final call at 92% completion.
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Editing and Playtesting: Ahead of schedule with an official playtest package on the horizon.
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Discord Community: Now over 350 strong!
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Next Steps: Final public playtest, survey lock-in, and shipping preparations.
1. Artwork Progress 🎨
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Bad Moon Art Studio for the visual creation of Guillman's Guide to Speed. Known for their work on projects like Cyberpunk Red & The Witcher TTRPG, Bad Moon Art Studio brings a wealth of experience in crafting immersive, visually stunning worlds. Their portfolio, rich with diverse and captivating projects, makes them the ideal collaborator to bring the unique world of GGtS to life.
The Only Crits team, under the creative guidance of Paul Brown, is diligently working alongside Bad Moon Art Studio to conceptualize and design a book layout that's not just visually appealing but tells a story in itself.
In these early stages, we've been focusing on creating mockups that set the tone for the entire book. It's a process that involves a lot of brainstorming, sketching, and iterating to ensure that every piece of art not only captures the essence of GGtS but also enhances the reader's experience. Below, you'll find some of the first sketches that are laying the foundation for this immersive world:
JAMP:
PLAGORAM:
WESTERN ISLES:
VOLSEGRAD:
These early sketches are just a glimpse of what's to come. We're excited to see how Bad Moon Art Studio's expertise will continue to shape the visual narrative of GGtS. For a taste of their incredible work and what we're aspiring to achieve, check out their portfolio at Bad Moon Art Studio.
2. Surveys 📊
We're at 92% survey completion, inching closer to finalizing the dice sets, cases, and other products for our backers. In our April update, we'll announce the survey lock date. This is your last chance to make any changes before we move on to setting up shipping fees—so if you haven't completed your survey yet, now's the time!
To update / fill out your survey go here: https://ggts.backerkit.com/
3. Book Progress 📚
Our editing process is not just on track; it's ahead of schedule! We're excited to release our first official playtest package on April 6th, right here on Kickstarter & Discord. This will be the final public playtest package, after which we'll transition to private PDF kits via BackerKit and continue discussions on Discord.
3. Discord 🔥
Our Discord family has grown to over 350 members! A huge thank you to everyone who's joined and contributed to the vibrant discussions and feedback sessions. If you haven't joined yet, now's the perfect time as we gear up for the first official playtest package release. Join our Discord.
4. Next Steps 📅
There's a lot on our plate, but it's all coming together beautifully. We're preparing for the official playtest package, finalizing surveys, setting up shipping fees, and more. Your enthusiasm and support have made this journey incredible.
Next update: April 6th
5. Thank You 🙏
Every step of this journey has been made possible by your belief in GGtS and the team behind it. As we move into this busy and exciting phase, your feedback and participation are more valuable than ever.
Stay tuned for our next update, and don't hesitate to reach out with your thoughts or questions at [email protected]. And remember, the Discord community will be buzzing with activity once the playtest package is published—don't miss out!
Here's to a season filled with creativity, collaboration, and critical hits!
Warm regards,
Eric Brewerton
GGtS Update #14: Artistic Milestones and More!
8 months ago
– Fri, Feb 09, 2024 at 12:59:19 PM
As we continue to make exciting progress on Guillman's Guide to Speed, we're thrilled to share some significant developments and give you a sneak peek into the artistic evolution of our project. Your ongoing support and feedback are invaluable to the development of GGtS, and we're eager to dive into the latest details with you.
QUICK BREAKDOWN 📔
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Artwork Progress: 10% Milestone Achieved with over 125 unique pieces in the works.
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Survey Progress: Nearing completion.
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Book Writing Complete: Editing phase is underway, with more playtests on the horizon.
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Discord Community: Continues to grow, offering fun challenges and exclusive insights. Over 300 of you have joined!
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Next Steps: A look ahead to our mid-March update and what's coming next.
1. Artwork Progress 🎨
Let’s delve into the behind-the-scenes of our artistic journey for the book. With the manuscript written and currently undergoing edits, our focus now shifts to bringing the narrative to life through carefully crafted visuals. This deliberate approach ensures that the artwork complements the book's essence, creating a unified and immersive experience for our readers.
Exciting news awaits regarding the quantity of art pieces integrated into the book. We are planning to have roughly 125 unique pieces of artwork in the book. This collection encompasses illustrations for every monster, a detail I was particularly insistent on achieving. Art is a meticulous process and demands time - as any fellow artist can attest to. However, our timeline is on track, with the objective of completing all artwork by the end of August this year. Subsequently, September will be dedicated to reviewing and refining any aspects that require adjustment, paving the way for deliverables in October.
2. Surveys 📊
Thanks to your enthusiastic participation, we've reached 93.5% completion on our surveys. This feedback is crucial as we refine GGtS to meet your expectations. If you haven't yet, please complete your survey at your earliest convenience. Your voice is instrumental in shaping this project!
3. Book Progress 📚
With the writing phase complete, we're diving deep into editing and integrating your playtest feedback. Our goal is to balance and polish GGtS to perfection, ensuring an engaging experience for all players.
Our Discord community is more vibrant than ever! Join us for ongoing discussions, challenges, and exclusive sneak peeks into GGtS's development. If you're not already part of the conversation, now's the perfect time to jump in: Join our Discord.
5. Next Steps 📅
Looking ahead, we're focused on artwork production and book editing, with our next major update planned for mid-March. We can't wait to share more about the incredible progress we're making, thanks to your support.
A Special Thank You 🙏
Your belief in GGtS and the team behind it continues to inspire us every day. As we navigate through the editing and artistic phases, your support and feedback remain invaluable. Together, we're not just creating a book; we're crafting an unforgettable adventure.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don't hesitate to reach out with your thoughts or questions. [email protected]
Here's to a year filled with creativity, collaboration, and critical hits!
Warm regards,
Eric Brewerton & Paul Brown
