Plastics and proofreading are happening, and we're past our health scare!
almost 4 years ago
– Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 12:57:38 AM
Hello High Rise backer!
First off, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your patience through my partner's health crisis. I've been caregiving full-time for the past few weeks, but we're finally at a point where she can start managing her own health and I can start catching up on everything I've missed.
While I've been away attending to family, other folks have been busy! First off, we now have wax proofs for the plastic buildings. Note that the proof pieces are white, but the buildings will be gray; you should be able to make out their detail a little more easily in the final versions.
There was a little tweaking done for these buildings to make them fit in the plastic molds, but I'm really happy with their look. And the fit is perfect; they're just tight enough to fit together perfectly and just loose enough so it doesn't take much effort to pull them apart.
Additionally! Paul Grogan and his team have been working on text revisions in the rulebook, cards, and tiles. All that remains is implementing the changes with Heiko.
One of my next projects is finally - FINALLY - reaching out to BackerKit and making sure we can make all those updates that we've needed to, so you can get your credits.
Thank you again for your patience as we get moving again!
Still working on it!
almost 4 years ago
– Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 02:43:21 AM
Hi High Rise backer!
I just wanted to let you know that Panda and I have been making progress on the plastic building models. I will have proof copies in the next few weeks; I'll send you photos when I have them.
I know I'm behind with the BackerKit refunds. I hope to get to that soon. Unfortunately, some personal stuff has come up; my partner has been in and out of the hospital with a bad case of pneumonia since November, and most of my time since then has been spent taking care of her.
But we're optimistic that she'll get discharged soon, hopefully later this week or early next week, and I can get back to catching up on everything.
I try to not let personal stuff affect the business, but I figured that with something this important, I should keep you all abreast. I'm still plugging away at High Rise (and my other Formal Ferret projects), and I hope to have more news for you soon!
Sorry for delay! Real life interference
almost 4 years ago
– Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 11:32:37 PM
Hi High Rise backer!
I'm sorry things have been so quiet on this end! I had a family member in the hospital last week, and that took all my attention. I'm just now getting back to my work queue.
I'm still working on catching up on stuff (and the hospital stuff isn't totally over yet, but it's now reduced to a smolder instead of a raging fire), and I'm going to work on answering built-up emails and Kickstarter messages.
But it's not like we haven't been working on the game! I've been working with Panda to finalize our plastic molds. Once I have proofs, I'll take photos and share them with you.
To continue with the timeline, we'll start work on reviewing the rulebook and card/tile text in January, and we'll start working on graphic design for the new tiles.
My next update will be in January; that's probably when we'll have a resolution for the BackerKit credit issue.
Thank you so much for your patience! And I hope you all have the happiest of holidays, and here's to a far more stable 2021.
Two quick notes on Kickstarter/BackerKit add-on issues
about 4 years ago
– Tue, Dec 01, 2020 at 05:39:25 PM
Two quick notes on Kickstarter/BackerKit add-ons:
1) It seems that BackerKit is not recognizing the Extra Tenants 2020 or Wood Bases add-ons. I'm going to work on this issue with BackerKit support when they return to the office tomorrow. Don't worry, you'll get them. :)
2) I'll have credits for shipping overpayments for add-ons ready in a few weeks.
Thanks for your patience!
BackerKit surveys are sent and the pre-order store is open!
about 4 years ago
– Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 05:17:36 PM
Hello High Rise backer,
Just a quick update that the BackerKit campaign is now officially launched! You should get your survey email within the next few hours, and the pre-order store is open.
https://high-rise-the-ultraplastic-edition.backerkit.com/
For those of you who are entitled to credit from Kickstarter add-ons, I'll have those for you in a couple of weeks.
Don't forget that you won't have to pay anything in BackerKit unless you order an add-on or pre-order the game (for those who missed the campaign). If all you do in BackerKit is confirm your shipping address, you won't be charged any extra money.
Thanks!
