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Swords&Sails: Happy Holidays and New Year
about 6 years ago – Fri, Jan 04, 2019 at 11:27:22 PM

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a good holiday season.

Swords & Sails is still in production and I will share additional images of proofs as I receive them.  As it turns out, the Chinese New Year will be upon us before manufacturing will be complete and that will be delaying the progress by about month or so, but we are working hard to get the game to everyone as soons as possible.

We have been hard at work trying to make the best components we can, as we have been testing different options and materials.  Some photos of the proofs below.

Also, I have decided to add an 8th Leader Card.  This is an extra gift to all the backers which was not in the original Kickstarter.  You may have seen this leader card in the Print-n-Play version if you have downloaded it.  The Sea Trader leader card was added to take up otherwie blank space on the printing sheet for the leader cards.  The extra Leader card will be included with all Core / Base versions of Swords & Sails, including all pre-orders and initial retail versions. 

As you can see on the card above, The Sea Trader Leader will gain extra capabilities which will decrease building ship unit cost and can gain extra income from having deployed fleets in adjacent sea territories.  This will add an interesting strategy for players who want to try it out.

Now on to more manufacturering.  Oh, and don't forget to spread the word about Swords&Sails as we still do have Late Backer / Pre-Ordering open (on BackerKit).  In fact, spread the word to all your local game stores as they can pre-order Swords&Sails as well, but all KickStarter backers will be recieving thier game first.

Happy 2019.

Swords & Sails: Print & Play files have been released & distributed
about 6 years ago – Wed, Nov 07, 2018 at 12:00:33 AM

Hi All,

Sorry for the less frequent updates.  I have been very busy trying to complete final digital version of all the game components.  The direct spin-off of this is now the Print & Play version of the game has now been released with final retail version for all digital components.  You should have received an email with the print & play downloads from BackerKit.  If you have not, please message me.  Also if you are only a $1 contributor or a coin only backer and would like to upgrade to the Print & Play level, just PM me and we can make that happen.

Jason.

Swords & Sails: 3 Days to finalize changes and finish surveys
over 6 years ago – Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 08:48:27 PM

Hello everyone,

Working hard to get this game made.   Credit Cards will be charged in two days.  I need everyone to decide if they would like the Neoprene upgraded Map and to make sure their surveys are complete.

As an incentive to bring the order count higher for the emperor reward and since the Emperor reward was intended to get everything made to the backer, I have decided to automatically upgrade the Emperor Reward to contain the Neoprene Upgraded Map.   If you already have this as an add on for $9 with the Emperor Reward level, then I will re-credit you the $9.

If you want to upgrade your reward level to the Emperor Level, then you will get all the Minor Factions, the Metal Coins, and the Premium Neoprene 4x3 ft Map.  If you need help upgrading your award level, just message me.

Jason.

Swords&Sails: Credit Cards to be Charged 9/22 for shipping and add ons
over 6 years ago – Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 11:00:20 PM

Everyone should have completed their surveys for Swords&Sails. If you missed it goto https://swords-and-sails.backerkit.com/ (use your Kickstarter email) to recover your survey. People who would like to still join in, please hurry, as I need to get final numbers soon.  The $10 toward shipping will not last much longer.  

https://swords-and-sails.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Credit Cards will be charged next weekend 9/22 for Late Backers, shipping and add ons. 

Let me know if you have any issues, with either doing your survey or credit card charges.

Swords&Sails: It's September
over 6 years ago – Tue, Sep 04, 2018 at 04:06:53 PM

Hello Everyone,

it's hard to believe that it is already September.

That means a few things.  First, I really need all the backers who have not done their Survey on BackerKit to complete their Survey as soon as possible.   I need to finalize all the numbers for manufacturing.   

Second, I have added a survey question to allow backers to opt into a Neoprene upgrade for the 4 ft by 3 ft Extra Large Play Map for an additional $9.  If you have already completed your survey, just go back to your items and look for the add on titled: "Upgrade your Extra Large Vinyl Map to Neoprene", which should be grouped with the Map items.   This is the way to upgrade if your Backing level (Duke, King, Emperor) already includes the Vinyl Play Mat.  If you have added on the Vinyl Play Mat, then you can switch the "Add On" to the neoprene Style.  If anyone needs help in getting the Upgrade, I am here to assist, just send me an message, which should include your Kickstarter email.

Next, what about the Print-n-Play delivery?  I have run later than expected in getting all the files for the final version of the Print-n-Play finished.   I wanted to make sure I have all the upgraded artwork, new Minor factions, and final edited rules (which includes the Minor factions) fully complete before I send these out to everyone.  I expect it may take me two more weeks to get everything almost perfect and then I will be delivering the Print-n-Play package.

I want to thank all the backers again as we are working to produce an Epic product.

Jason.