March Update: Pledge Manager, Pre-orders, and Production Timeline
5 days ago
– Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 07:37:40 AM
Pledge Manager
Today we sent out a smoke test to 5% of backers as a test. If all goes well and no major errors are found we'll send out all the Backer surveys on Wednesday 3/25 via BACKERKIT. Things to note:
- Shipping costs will be added in later
- We are only offering the same add-ons as the live campaign
- Delivery is still estimated for September.
Production Status Timeline
- Manuscript Edited ✔️
- Layout Framework Created ✔️
- All art received ✔️
- Graphic layout of the book text - ⏳ IN PROCESS, expected to be complete by 4/30
- Graphic layout of back of book & spine - ⏳IN PROCESS, expected to be complete by 4/30
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Next steps
- Proofread final laid out book interior & exterior (~ 5/31)
- Make edits and corrections as needed (~ 6/15)
- Obtain updated quote (~ 6/15)
- Submit files to printer (~ 6/30)
- Approve digital proofs (~ 7/15)
- Production (~ 7/30)
- Delivery to our warehouse (~ 8/30)
- Delivery to you! (~ 9/15)
Pre-Orders Open Now!
If you have a friend that missed out, you can share this link for them to pre-order now.
Keep an eye out for another update in April.
~9th Level Games