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2015/08/19 22:59:31
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Adams time management skills seem so bad... I guess im not a business but why would you spend so much time and money packing 1 sprue and a t-shirt to mail out to some 5,000 people.
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2015/08/19 23:03:08
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Chopxsticks wrote:Adams time management skills seem so bad... I guess im not a business but why would you spend so much time and money packing 1 sprue and a t-shirt to mail out to some 5,000 people.
Because those were made in-house through his normal resin production, iirc.
As for why people are getting these... they were a standard add-on to a certain tier of pledge. I didn't order the shirt or White Speaker either, and am likewise getting some apparently. :-)
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2015/08/19 23:04:54
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Guys, the White Speaker was a "freebie" that everybody got.
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2015/08/19 23:07:24
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Im not even sure what pledge level the white speaker is from, and I was unaware it was resin? but why not send this stuff with survivor level bonuses or something.. I just seems counter productive to spend so much time and money to mail out such few items when you have SO much more to send, you could have packed it in with that.
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2015/08/19 23:09:43
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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The White Speaker is plastic, and it goes to everybody.
It probably should have been bundled with the Twilight Knight, and shipped with the Game Expansions (pick & pack), but stuff is shipping, so there we go.
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2015/08/19 23:15:20
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Fresh-Faced New User
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My understanding is that Poots is using this to test his fulfillment service. You send out lots of small packages that don't cost much to ship and then wait to see how many mistakes your people made.
This way, when he's shipping the big box that costs a lot of money to send out, he's already fixed the predictable problems and has fewer errors. When you're shipping this many packages it makes sense to ship extra packages to ensure the giant box that costs tons of money to ship doesn't have to be shipped twice because your people screwed up.
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2015/08/19 23:17:15
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Dakka Veteran
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That would make sense.
EDIT: I didnt look through the updates yet, was the t-shirt design posted? can I wear this in front of my children?
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2015/08/19 23:19:14
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2015/08/19 23:31:06
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Innocent SDF-1 Bridge Bunny
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Is that why all the people getting shipments so far are in the US, because domestic shipping is so amazingly cheap compared to international?
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So many games, so little time.
So many models, even less time.
Screw it, Netflix and chill. |
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2015/08/19 23:35:54
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Fixture of Dakka
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Chopxsticks wrote:That would make sense.
EDIT: I didnt look through the updates yet, was the t-shirt design posted? can I wear this in front of my children?
LMAO!!!!
Of course not... 
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster/posts/1280610
This guy has his hands full. On my end, this is one of those projects that you can honestly stand to wait for. Then the fact that he had a kid, and handles this like a pro still, while coming up with all of that other stuff?!?!
Shut up and take more of my money!!!!!
His time is defiantly not being wasted, he's doing a mans chore, and then some, all the while juggling on stage like a pro!!!
Pulling for you Adam, Great effort, greater game!!!
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2015/08/19 23:35:59
Subject: Re:Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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I thought small rewards were being shipped worldwide from here in the states and it was the core game and other rewards which were being shipped from the global warehouses.
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2015/08/19 23:44:58
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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 JohnHwangDD wrote:Yeah, mine confirmed a Dragon Sacrifice pinup + the White Speaker (2 models total).
I'm not sure what's going on with the Twilight Knight we're supposed to get (one per backer for any physical goods), and I'm wondering if it'll be bundled with the Game.
I also did not see the Twilight Knight on my shipping notice. Just the White Speaker and 5xKingsmen.
Just want to make sure I'm not getting 'Palladium'ed. Automatically Appended Next Post: Will there be any background books or fiction set in the Kingdom Death universe?
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2015/08/20 00:10:20
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I think Adam will confirm his shipping strategy in the next Update, whenever that may be.
Based on other KS, yes, it appears Adam is shipping smallest (actually "easiest", as in fewest different line items) first, domestic US first. This is how most new KS start shipping while they learn how to ship effectively. This is a "normal" way for KS to ship lots of stuff quickest, saving the messy, complex things for last.
That said, I would hope the otherwise identical Game boxes are shipped in order of pledging.
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For the Twilight Knight, it does not appear that any other backers are having theirs shipped, so I think we take that as a sign the TK will ship in a later wave.
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2015/08/20 00:20:37
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Dakka Veteran
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JohnHwangDD wrote:
That said, I would hope the otherwise identical Game boxes are shipped in order of pledging.
As lucky backer #13, I support this statement wholeheartedly.
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2015/08/20 00:52:50
Subject: Re:Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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As someone that switched pledge levels (from Survior to BF Survivor) towards the end, I'm not so in love with that idea.
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2015/08/20 01:07:06
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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 Grot 6 wrote:Chopxsticks wrote:That would make sense.
EDIT: I didnt look through the updates yet, was the t-shirt design posted? can I wear this in front of my children?
LMAO!!!!
Of course not...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster/posts/1280610
This guy has his hands full. On my end, this is one of those projects that you can honestly stand to wait for. Then the fact that he had a kid, and handles this like a pro still, while coming up with all of that other stuff?!?!
Shut up and take more of my money!!!!!
His time is defiantly not being wasted, he's doing a mans chore, and then some, all the while juggling on stage like a pro!!!
Pulling for you Adam, Great effort, greater game!!!
Not sure why that update was linked in regards to the T-Shirt?
IF the T-Shirt is the same as was show here:
it looks like you CAN wear it...anywhere?
Though now that I look squint at it some more, I'm not so sure...
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2015/08/20 01:11:50
Subject: Re:Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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 Dentry wrote:As someone that switched pledge levels (from Survior to BF Survivor) towards the end, I'm not so in love with that idea.
Backer number doesn't change when you switch level. Only if you cancel your pledge and re-back. I did the same thing (managed to get the $129 cheapest one as well).
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2015/08/20 01:15:28
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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All this talk of Backer Numbers made me go look - #73 here! 
I really don't think that will matter in terms of what ships when though - more likely the more you ordered, and the more complex your order means the later you'll ship!
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2015/08/20 01:21:22
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Innocent SDF-1 Bridge Bunny
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Hmm... where can i find my backer number? Just for my own interest.
Oh hey, there it is... #1960.
Not bad i suppose.
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So many games, so little time.
So many models, even less time.
Screw it, Netflix and chill. |
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2015/08/20 01:23:54
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Click on 'backed projects'.
A big list (Maybe?) will show up - click on Kingdom Death - a pop up window of sorts will appear and your backer number will be in the middle, about half-way down!
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2015/08/20 01:24:33
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Innocent SDF-1 Bridge Bunny
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This is sadly the case. But in my defense, only about 1/3 of them are for miniatures
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So many games, so little time.
So many models, even less time.
Screw it, Netflix and chill. |
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2015/08/20 01:41:00
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Mutating Changebringer
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 Alpharius wrote:Click on 'backed projects'.
A big list (Maybe?) will show up - click on Kingdom Death - a pop up window of sorts will appear and your backer number will be in the middle, about half-way down!
Is it the number next to the gear like icon?
If so, #11. Oh yeah. Wait, where's my mail then?!?!
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2015/08/20 01:45:44
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Thermo-Optical Tuareg
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#2683. Looks like I'll be waiting for a good long while, then.
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2015/08/20 01:48:08
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Camouflaged Zero
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I'm at number... 1711. Oh well. I'm still super excited that we're finally getting even a small part of our pledges. Will the individual, free, non-pinup figures like the white speaker and twilight knight be coming with rules & cards? I was thinking they wouldn't, but with all the updates and upgrades I might have missed something.
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2015/08/20 01:48:20
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Sneaky Lictor
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#79. Considering I've waited 3 years, what's another few months?
But, still, hurry up!
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2015/08/20 02:00:47
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Alpharius wrote:All this talk of Backer Numbers made me go look - #73 here!
I really don't think that will matter in terms of what ships when though - more likely the more you ordered, and the more complex your order means the later you'll ship!
Wave 1: Adam is shipping small boxes now - for that, complexity matters, which is why he's doing 1s and 2s first.
Wave 2: Next up are Game boxes (only). Those are all the same. Identical. There is no difference in complexity. Just slap a label on the box (like Journey), and you're done.
Wave 3: Finally are the expansions and whatnot - for that, complexity rears its ugly head again. There is (should be!) probably a HoD sub-pack to keep the box count down, but this is still on a per-backer basis.
For Wave 2, specifically, Adam could do that in backer order without any change in difficulty or effort.
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2015/08/20 02:21:37
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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[DCM]
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Isn't that what I said?
Again - I'm not sure that backer number is going to matter much, if at all!
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2015/08/20 03:02:23
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Sniping Reverend Moira
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#365.
Surprised my number is so high honestly.
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2015/08/20 03:04:21
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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Hah... Kinda hope number doesnt play into it... not that Im biased or anything... (number >5500 here! ) xD
But guys...
Its really happening, guys...
ITS REALLY HAPPENING! 
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2015/08/20 03:12:54
Subject: Re:Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Innocent SDF-1 Bridge Bunny
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No, really. I am.
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So many games, so little time.
So many models, even less time.
Screw it, Netflix and chill. |
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2015/08/20 04:20:25
Subject: Kingdom Death - News and Rumors Thread
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Calculating Commissar
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Some comments from Adam over on KS
K, got a few mins before I pass out. I'll try to answer the obvious stuff.
1. The next update, will be posted when I am ready. Sorry everyone, its gotta be facts and every duck must be in a row. Its vital to manage expectations.
2. We have started to test our internal system and work flow for wave 1 fulfillment.
3. The Twilight Knight is included in the survivor level reward box, which is shipping with wave 2.
4. Resin Beta Backers will get the core game early and have exclusive access to an online FAQ and living glossary we have built. They will be instructed to help us vet these in time for when general fulfillment hits. I am still waiting on those advance units to arrive.
5. Don't go to eBay.
6. I decided not to print the challenge scenario / promo rules and cards yet. We will deliver them once the community has actually had a chance to play the game via PDF. Following that I'd like to 'master them' and then do a nice print run of all that stuff.
I think thats about it? Let me know what else ails you, and I will try to get to it before my eyes fall out of my head! go go go!
And on shipping order
so far we have only done domestics. Once we have our workflow down, I might switch us over to international since those will spend more time in transit. Then return to domestic. There is... a lot of stuff. nearly 40,000 picks across 5,500 backer boxes. (Yes, the number is correct as funny as that is.)
No one at the office is letting me fulfill by backer ID#, its far too inefficient and would make the process drag out for another 2 weeks or so. Instead we are being "smart (whatever!)" and packing by common groups, starting with lower number count boxes and working our way up to the high count ones.
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