When will the book ship?
The book is written. It is in the final review/layout edit stages now. Artists are commissioned after receiving funds. Artwork is generally about a 30-45 day turnaround. Print copies take another 2-3 weeks to complete the order. Mid to end of Feb is the target release for the print. The PDF will be released a few weeks earlier.
Last updated: November 21, 2024 08:29
What is the BackerKit funding for?
Mostly to commission the artists. I do not use AI Art in ANY of my books - every piece of art is handdrawn by a commissioned artist. After that, publishing & marketing fees.
Last updated: November 21, 2024 08:32
If I miss the campaign, where can I buy the books later?
All of the books and stuff is available on my web store: https://www.fracturedbrainstudios.com/
Last updated: November 21, 2024 08:33
Are all of the books signed?
I sign each individual print Player’s Guide and GM’s Guide, personalized to you. I’ll ask who you want the book signed to beforehand. I will also sign the printed source adventure books if asked.
Last updated: November 21, 2024 08:36
How does the Custom NPC pledge work?
I’ll provide art examples from the Dystopian Artists in follow ups and you choose which artist you want. I then use the funds to commission the artist for each piece. I’ll send you a draft WIP. When the art is complete, I finish the layouts, send it for professional printing, when I receive the prints, I sign the piece, personalized to you. The art is shipped with your order.
Last updated: November 21, 2024 08:39
How Do I Setup the Custom NPC?
STEP ONE - Choose an area for your NPC a) Alamex - old west apocalypse style - Cowboys, Robbers, Law Bringers, & Druids b) New Rome - militant land based on old movies about Rome steeped in higher tech with buried fallout vaults, magic, and the desire to conquer - Legionnaires, Raiders, Veterans, Treasure Hunters, Undead Under-lords c) Sorry, no cyborgs, etc.
If you backed BOTH Custom Pledges you can also choose from here: d) New Rome (as above, but can include a Scientist, Gadgeteer, or Pilot as a type) e) Summerica - Vikings, Barbarians, Druids, low-tech, etc. f) Corellikan - Land of the Fae (Elf, Dwarf, Dryad, Leprechaun, or Pixie)
STEP TWO - Choose a motivation for your NPC a) Why are they there? b) What purpose do they serve? c) Are they good or bad?
STEP THREE - Decide what you want the NPC to look like. a) Male or female? b) Monstrous or beautiful or “normal”? c) Unique characteristics – eyepatch, scar, 4 eyes, mohawk, etc.
STEP FOUR - Choose an artist to commission Ken, Roman, Elven Maid, Paddy, Decorafis, Mofassa, Amanda, or Tony
You and I will chat either through here, email ([email protected]), or discord (thetony2420) - let me know your artist preference and then we can iron out the character story.
Once the concept is complete, I will commission the artist of your choice to begin work on your custom piece. Then I will create the rest of the character, decide where it fits in the book, adjust events/encounters, and more layout/story adjustments as needed.
When the final art piece is done, I’ll email you a digital copy if you want. I will then order quality prints for your order. Once the entire order is complete, your custom print(s) are included with your order delivery.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Check the UPDATES for an image example from each artist.
Last updated: January 30, 2025 14:46
What is the new project shipping date since the start date changed?
Since the start and end dates changed and we have a lot of Custom pledges (THANK YOU!!), as soon as funding is received, artists are commissioned. I am already in talks with the artists and they are all on board and can’t wait to get started.
I hope to have the art by the end of February and will send for a proof test print. I’ll release the digital copies the same week. It takes 3-5 weeks to receive and I’ll ship as soon as I inspect and all is good.
I will keep everyone in the loop during the process.
Last updated: January 22, 2025 16:51
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