Kickstarter Update - 08/11/24
9 days ago
– Fri, Nov 08, 2024 at 08:17:33 AM
Hello everyone!
BackerKit Surveys:
All BackerKit surveys have now been sent out, so please take a moment to complete yours if you haven’t already. Don’t forget to add your free in-game dragon plushie to your pledge at the end of the survey! A quick note: there was an error with BackerKit adding a €2 shipping charge to some tiers. If you experienced this, rest assured it has been resolved, and no additional charge will be deducted from your pledge.
Development Updates:
Starting today, I’ll be posting weekly updates on our Discord to keep everyone informed about the game’s progress. This week, we’ve focused on character customization and added two new buildings to the game: Sweeney’s Snips and Seaside Stitchery. These locations will let players adjust their appearance with ease throughout the game.
To keep all backers up-to-date, I’ll also be sharing a monthly update here on Kickstarter. This update will summarize what we’ve been working on throughout the month, including highlights from the weekly updates posted on Discord. The monthly format helps us avoid spamming your inbox while keeping you fully informed.
Alpha Details:
For backers with alpha access, we’re excited to announce a tentative launch date of December 16, 2024! Our goal is to meet this date, but we’ll keep you updated if any delays arise. The alpha will give early-access backers a chance to experience the game firsthand and provide valuable feedback for the upcoming beta. Please remember that the alpha version is a work in progress, with some missing content and possible bugs. Also, we’ll be restricting streaming during the alpha phase; streaming will be allowed starting with the beta, when the game is more showcase-ready.
Thank you all for your support and patience! We’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us and can’t wait to bring you more exciting updates. 😊
Kickstarter Update: BackerKit and Surveys #2.1
19 days ago
– Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 01:13:16 PM
Hi all! Just resending this update as it seems the last one glitched, and the text got bulked together without proper spacing. Thanks for bearing with us!
BackerKit is Now Live!
Exciting news, everyone—our BackerKit store is officially live! This means you can now preorder additional copies of the game, the soundtrack, or the artbook separately. We also have plans to add exclusive BackerKit items and merch in the future, so stay tuned! You’re also able to upgrade your pledge level if you’d like to access additional rewards.
Check out the store here!
BackerKit Surveys Rolling Out:
Surveys are being sent out in stages, starting with a “smoke test” to 5% of backers to make sure everything runs smoothly. Once that’s confirmed, the survey will go out to the rest of you. Through the survey, you can add extras to your rewards, including the in-game Dragon Plush, which we’re excited to offer as a thank-you item! This survey includes only relevant questions—design reward details will be handled individually, and no Discord usernames are needed since roles have already been processed.
Additional Details:
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts. If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com. If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com/faq.
Discord Roles Update:
Discord roles have now been assigned, but we know some of you may still need assistance. For anyone who joins later or may have been missed, there’s a dedicated channel on our Discord where you can request your role. Full details are in the Discord chat, so feel free to check it out.
Join the Discord here!
Thank you all so much for your continued support and patience throughout this journey! We truly appreciate each and every one of you for being here and for sharing your enthusiasm with us as we bring this project to life. From your feedback and ideas to your encouragement and creativity, it’s been inspiring to work alongside such an amazing community. As we launch into the next stages with BackerKit and final preparations, your involvement and engagement mean the world to us. We’re grateful for your patience as we work out all the details to ensure the best experience possible. We’re also beyond excited to start sharing more substantial game development updates, especially as I transition to full-time development in the coming week. Thank you again for being part of this journey! We look forward to building something special together, and we’re thrilled to have such a supportive and passionate community by our side. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Kickstarter Update: BackerKit and Surveys #2
19 days ago
– Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 12:27:11 PM
BackerKit is Now Live!
Exciting news, everyone—our BackerKit store is officially live! This means you can now preorder additional copies of the game, the soundtrack, or the artbook separately. We also have plans to add exclusive BackerKit items and merch in the future, so stay tuned! You’re also able to upgrade your pledge level if you’d like to access additional rewards.
Check out the store here!
BackerKit Surveys Rolling Out
Surveys are being sent out in stages, starting with a “smoke test” to 5% of backers to make sure everything runs smoothly. Once that’s confirmed, the survey will go out to the rest of you. Through the survey, you can add extras to your rewards, including the in-game Dragon Plush, which we’re excited to offer as a thank-you item! This survey includes only relevant questions—design reward details will be handled individually, and no Discord usernames are needed since roles have already been processed.
Additional Details:
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like.
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com.
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com/faq.
Discord Roles Update
Discord roles have now been assigned, but we know some of you may still need assistance. For anyone who joins later or may have been missed, there’s a dedicated channel on our Discord where you can request your role. Full details are in the Discord chat, so feel free to check it out.
Join the Discord here!
Thank you all so much for your continued support and patience throughout this journey! We truly appreciate each and every one of you for being here and for sharing your enthusiasm with us as we bring this project to life. From your feedback and ideas to your encouragement and creativity, it’s been inspiring to work alongside such an amazing community.
As we launch into the next stages with BackerKit and final preparations, your involvement and engagement mean the world to us. We’re grateful for your patience as we work out all the details to ensure the best experience possible. We’re also beyond excited to start sharing more substantial game development updates, especially as I transition to full-time development in the coming week.
Thank you again for being part of this journey! We look forward to building something special together, and we’re thrilled to have such a supportive and passionate community by our side. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Kickstarter Update: BackerKit and Surveys
about 1 month ago
– Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 01:58:19 AM
First off, a huge thank you to all of you for your incredible support and patience throughout this campaign. As this is our first Kickstarter, we’re learning a lot along the way, and we truly appreciate you bearing with us!
We’ve decided to work with BackerKit to handle surveys and fulfilment, as their system will make the process smoother and more efficient for everyone. We know that many of you have already completed the original Kickstarter survey (thank you so much for that!), but with the switch to BackerKit, the old survey no longer needs to be filled out. We will still make use of the information already provided by those of you who have completed it but we do require all backers to complete this new survey. These surveys will be sent to you all soon!
Here’s how we’re approaching this:
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Clear Communication: We understand this might feel frustrating, but switching to BackerKit will streamline everything and make it easier to deliver your rewards faster. We truly believe this will benefit everyone in the long run.
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Free Gift: As a thank-you for filling out the BackerKit survey, all backers will receive an in-game Dragon's Brew dragon plushie for their starter furniture collection! We’re also in the works on something even more special for the future—so stay tuned. 😉
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Minimizing Repetition: For those of you with design-related rewards (like board game designs or café interiors), you will still need to fill out the new BackerKit survey like everyone else, but the design portion won’t be included this time. This means the survey will be quicker to complete, and you won’t need to repeat any information. We’ll be using the design details you’ve already submitted from the original survey, so there’s no need to fill that out again! We will be contacting you directly to go over all the details for your custom reward to ensure everything is in place smoothly. And for those who haven’t filled out the original survey yet, we will reach out personally to gather the necessary information.
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Dedicated Support: Once we move to BackerKit, they will also be handling any questions or issues related to your rewards, pledges, the game, or the survey itself. They have a dedicated team ready to respond, so any queries you have should be answered much more quickly than before. This will make sure you’re well-supported throughout the process.
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Making It Easy: We’ll make sure the BackerKit survey is quick and easy, only asking for the essential details we need. We appreciate your understanding as we make this shift to ensure a smoother experience. Thank you again for being part of this journey with us
Thank you again for being part of this journey with us, and for your patience and support as we navigate our first Kickstarter campaign. We’re learning a lot, and we’re excited to keep bringing Dragon’s Brew to life with all of you! ❤
Kickstarter Update: Survey Questions and Discord Roles
about 1 month ago
– Wed, Oct 09, 2024 at 02:50:54 PM
We have received a large number of questions regarding both individual pledges and the game itself following the recent survey. We are working hard to respond to each inquiry and appreciate your patience as we address them.
Before submitting new questions, please refer to the FAQ section on both Kickstarter and Discord, as many common questions may already be answered there.
Discord Roles
Additionally, we are exploring automated solutions for assigning Discord roles, which is why we requested your full Discord name and hashtag number ID. Should automation not be possible, we will manually assign roles. We kindly ask for your understanding during this process.
Thank you for your continued support and patience!
