Updates and a Reminder
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 08:12:17 PM
Hey everyone!
I just wanted to check in and give you a couple of updates and a reminder. First, the updates! The lettering of the book is going great. We have a new hand aboard, Lucas Gattoni, and he is really nailing the words and sound effects. Kudos to Scorpiana artist extraordinaire CB Zane for locating him and procuring his services. We are very much on schedule and when you do get this book in your hands, I'm confident you're all going to love it.
Second, I want to announce that we've made Cover "G" for issue #1 -- the blank sketch cover -- available through the BackerKit store. Long story short, we had enough interest in it that we had to put it on offer. This is also to let anyone who pledged for it in the campaign know that it's now in the store and can be selected as an add-on. You spoke, we listened!
Finally, and I know I keep harping on this, but I want to make sure everyone reviews their orders and make sure they're not being double-charged for postage. (This is something that can happen in the BackerKit store due to the way they have you set up items. I've worked out a method to prevent that from happening for future campaigns, but with most of the surveys returned already, we'll just put up with it one last time. So check that postage! Please! We are not some scammy campaign that wants money we didn't earn! If you see a second postage charge, drop me a line and I will correct it by issuing a credit! In the words of Jerry Maguire, help me help you! ;-)
Anyway, take care, and if you have any questions, problems, or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me!
Mike
Reminder about BackerKit orders and postage
over 3 years ago
– Sat, Aug 08, 2020 at 11:20:19 PM
Hey everybody,
This is just a friendly reminder that if you add items to your pledge and see BackerKit charging you again for postage even though you already paid the appropriate amount, just let me know and I will go in and offset it with a credit. The only occasion where you might have to pay a little extra is if your adjusted order includes 4 or more books (whereas it had previously been under that amount), and even then I'll make sure the total amount of postage being charged is proper. Also, your cards won't be charged until after orders are locked which won't happen for a while, so there'll be plenty of time to get things right.
Otherwise, if you have any other questions or concerns, always feel free to reach out to me and I'll be happy to respond. You're the best backers in the world -- don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Thanks,
Mike
Smoke Test incoming for some backers
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Aug 05, 2020 at 10:16:35 PM
Hey there Scorp-a-maniacs--
Just a heads up to let you know that progress on the comic is proceeding swiftly! All that was left to do was the lettering of the book, and now that we've locked down a replacement it's happening with all deliberate speed -- we should make our deadlines with no issues, and hopefully (fingers crossed) exceed them. In the interim, this is just a note to let you know that we are now integrated with BackerKit, and very shortly around 5% of you will be receiving a preliminary survey (called a "Smoke Test") to ensure that everything appears to be running smoothly. Presuming all goes well, the rest of you will get yours soon thereafter. This will enable you to verify your purchases, verify your add-ons, and even select more if desired. Be on the lookout!
Mike
BackerKit Preorder Store is Open!
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Aug 05, 2020 at 10:16:31 PM
As a follow-up, I wanted to mention that the BackerKit pre-order store is now live!
https://scorpiana2.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
From here you can add items to your existing order if you so choose. If you see BackerKit charging you extra for postage even though you've paid the appropriate amount, don't sweat it -- I will go in and manually refund the extra amount; just drop me a line that you need me to do so and I'll get it done. (I had to do this during the last campaign as well and it fixed the problem.) The only time you might have to pay a little extra is if you exceed the amount of postage for 1-3 books, and even then I'll make sure the total amount of postage is proper. Sound good?
Take care,
Mike
THANK YOU BACKERS!!!!
almost 4 years ago
– Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 09:41:10 PM
This has been an exhilarating campaign! 7 stretch goals unlocked! Nearly 500 backers! Many, many thanks to all of you for making this possible!!!
--The Outpost 426 Studios Crew
