Pledge Manager Launching This Week! Smoke Test Today!
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 10:06:46 AM

Hey, everyone!

We hope your summer has been good so far. We are back with a quick update to let you know it's just about time to send out backer surveys! We have decided to go with BackerKit for this project so please check out the information below!

BackerKit Launch:

A small percentage of backers will be sent surveys first as an initial "smoke test" of the system. Barring any issues, the remainder will be sent soon thereafter.

The Smoke Test will start later today. For those who are unfamiliar, these go out to 5% of the backers to make sure everything is operating properly in the surveys. We will be sending out the rest of the surveys once we confirm that there are no hiccups.

If you want to adjust your pledge or add on any additional items, this is your chance!  Everyone who pledged at least $1 during the campaign should see the option to "switch your pledge level" when you start your survey.

Your payment for shipping, and any additional items you added, will be collected when you finish your survey.

We hope this pledge manager will be fairly straightforward, but please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions after receiving your survey.

When does the pledge manager close?

We plan to close orders by August 12th and lock addresses in December. 

That's it for now but we will be back the week of August 8th with our next update and to remind you that the survey is closing.

THANK YOU, BACKERS! We did it! Here's what happens next.
almost 2 years ago – Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 05:21:28 AM

Thank you for believing in this project and helping us bring it to your table. We are especially grateful to those members of the community who have been with us along the journey, answering questions for other backers, and hanging out in the comments with us. You helped make this campaign extra special. Thank you. 

The campaign is over but our work is not done! Now begins the process of creating all the materials you need to save us all!

So, what happens next?

Your credit card should be charged, but if there is an issue, please work with Kickstarter to get that resolved.  Unfortunately, we cannot assist there since we have no direct access to the payment processing.  If your card declines for any reason, be sure to work with Kickstarter to resolve ASAP!

Assuming your card works (and it does for almost everyone), you all get to relax now. Keep an eye out for the backer survey email which will come to you in about two weeks. That's a critical step in completing your pledge. When you get the backer survey from BackerKit - please complete it as soon as possible!

You will be able to upgrade or add to your pledge in the pledge manager once you get your access link.

If you see a late backer button on the campaign page, do not use that if you backed on Kickstarter or you will have 2 pledges. We will be locking down the pledge portion about a month after we launch as we need to get numbers for production! 

Project Updates and Comments
Though the campaign is done, we still have a lot of very important updates to come. So please stay tuned and check in on this project regularly. We will be posting regular updates, keeping you all informed - and involved - in the process. We will still be reading comments and checking our messages. So if you have any questions, please ask. We will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.  Don't forget to follow us on  BoardGameGeek, Facebook, and Twitter!

That's it for now but we will be back the week of July 11th with our next update and what to expect when you receive your invite to the pledge manager.

Final Day! Clouded Mesmer Nemesis Unlocked!
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 06:48:09 PM

Welcome back, everyone, and hello to our newest backers! 

Thank you so much for being here with us throughout the project in the comments, over on BGG, and on the livestreams! What has you the most excited so far? Let us know in the comments below!

Now for today's big news... 

New Nemesis - Clouded Mesmer!

“Seems like humans aren’t the only ones learning about their enemies. Back in the day, I’m sure I would’ve been laughed at if I tried to claim that a Nameless understood how our magic works but I’d wager a thumb and a half that this one does. It’s made all of this smoke that gets in your head and makes you need things you’d never even want. And it knows how to get those things. I’m not a big fan of bowing to authority figures, but when this smoke got in me. Well. I’m also not a big fan of being eaten alive from the inside out as I struggle to disobey the weight in my very bones tugging me along like a puppet. Not a great feeling. I wouldn’t want to run into this monster in a dark alley. In fact, scratch the alley. I’d never wanna face this thing alone. Period.” - Dorian, Magic Theorist

The Clouded Mesmer will be in the Evolutions small expansion box.

One Last Push on BGG!

Help us stay hot as we cross the finish line. Give us a thumb on these new images:

That's all for today! We'll be back tomorrow after the project closes to let you know what happens next!

Mark your calendars - Livestream Tomorrow!
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Jun 22, 2022 at 01:33:47 PM

Welcome back, everyone, and hello to our newest backers!

If you haven't seen our previous updates, we recommend you check them out. Here is the very first one which gives you a little info about what to expect for the project.

First up...

Livestream Tomorrow @ Noon EST! 

Tune in tomorrow to catch MvM streaming Past & Future! Click below to head to the channel for a reminder notification. 

Latest Milestones!

WARNING: Do NOT eat under any circumstances! Cataclysm Seed surely lives up to its name as it allows you to gain a charge OR destroy it to allow EACH player to destroy any number of cards in hand.  

More exclusive basic upgrades, an attack, minion, and power. 

Nothing like adding some treasure to your haul. 

Even the first mage Kiri (pictured) needs to take time to charge. Crescent Greave allows you to draw a card when developed at the end of your turn. This relic then allows you to gain two charges and to draw an additional card at the end of the turn. 

With Ilya and Kel's Tourmaline Fragment, gain 1 aether OR Place a card from your hand into any player’s hand. That player places a card from their hand into your hand. They don't call these treasured gems for nothin'!

Feed me, Seymour! Time to expand your perception of what a gem is with the Feeding Lichen. 

ISO BGG Love!

Check out this playtester review and don't forget to like our newest images:

That's all for today! We'll be back Thursday with the latest. 

Lunchtime Livestream TODAY + A look at NEW Mage unlocked: Dorian!
almost 2 years ago – Sat, Jun 18, 2022 at 12:34:44 AM

Welcome back, everyone, and hello to our newest backers!
 

If you haven't seen our previous updates, we recommend you check them out. Here is the very first one which gives you a little info about what to expect for the project.

Livestream TODAY at Noon EST!

Tune in today Thursday, June 16 @Noon EDT for a live teach & playthrough of Aeon's End Past & Present with Heavy Cardboard! Click below to subscribe for a reminder to watch!
 

New Mage UNLOCKED: Dorian!

If Dorian looks kinda familiar to you, that might be because he is created in the likeness of Kevin Riley, designer of Aeon's End! We think you will find this Magic Theorist a blast to play. Let us know what you think below!

Come Visit Past & Future on BGG!
 

We need your THUMBS!  We'd love your help so we continue to stay hot over on BGG. All we need from you is for you to share your excitement by engaging in the forums, checking out the videos, and liking new images like these:
 

 
 and forums like these:
 

That's all for today! We'll be back soon with another update.