Final t-shirt graphic, production news, and Drip...
over 7 years ago – Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 12:57:53 AM

Hi! I just wanted to share a look at a mockup of the final t-shirt graphic. The shirt color will be royal blue - which seems appropriate. I love the worn texture (thanks to Spoon Graphics for their great 'washed and worn' textures.). If that's not enough texture and you want your shirt torn like Sir Quimps' you'll have to take care of that yourself. :)

I'm on track to place the pin order this week as well! As soon as I receive the digital mockup, I'll share it here. :)

We also now have a ISBN and UPC code for the hardcover book. This is the 13-digit International Standard Book Number and the matching bar code which pretty much every book needs. It's a clostly but necessary step to get the book printed. The final retail price of the book will be $30. All backers saved at least $5 off the full price!

The PDF downloads seem to be going really well with 145 copies downloaded so far. I really appreciate all the feedback. Thanks to a comment from backer Henry, I was able to remove the address requirement from the digital downloads! That simplified the  checkout process for everyone who followed and it still allowed the system to properly watermark each book!

Patreon update

Big, big thanks to this week's NINE new Patreon supporters DesignOTG, Jeffrey, Joanna, Michael, Eugene, Kristi, Marcos, Thrudd, and Dan! This means 17 new supporters in October alone! You can learn more about my Patreon page here.

What about Drip? And what is it?

Drip is Kickstarter's alternative to Patreon. So far, Drip is invitation-only for creators and I was kindly invited to join. I just launched the brand-new page here:  d.rip.com/steveconley

Patreon has been around longer and has more features and integrations (like, I can easily send a welcome video to each new Patreon backer and create Patreon-only sections of my Wordpress site). While Patreon has more going for it at the moment, I want supporters to be able to have as many options as possible to support my goofy comics and you should be able to choose the service you prefer.  Again, you can check out the new Drip page here: d.rip/steveconley

I'm making the final touches on the high-res cover for the hardcover book. I'll share the final when it's available. :)

Thanks again for your amazing support!

-- Steve

Episode 112 of The Middle Age was posted earlier today.

Reminders, Manufacturing and Backerkit surveys locked!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Oct 09, 2018 at 11:23:41 PM

Sorry if this is too many updates - it's been a flurry as the survey responses have rolled in. :)

The surveys are in and now the book, button, print, and shirt manufacturing orders are getting placed this week! I still haven't heard back from two backers who have purchased t-shirts.I've e-mailed them directly, sent reminders via Backerkit, and messaged them through Kickstarter's system with no luck but it's time to place the shirt orders. (I really hope you're both okay and I really realllllly hope you like large-size t-shirts.)

For those who have responded to the survey, thank you! For those who haven't, please do ASAP! <3

Last call for Patreon Bonus Offer...

There's less than 24 hours to go on the Patreon Special Offer for a solid-metal pin of Sir Quimp crest. If you were thinking about supporting me and The Middle Age on Patreon, now's the best time! (I was asked, and yep, the gold-color metal pin will only be available through Patreon.) Here's the URL: https://www.patreon.com/steveconley

Big, big thanks to all my new Patreon supporters!

The PDF Edition...

The Middle Age Volume One PDF/Digital Edition delivery is going great. More than 100 of you have already downloaded the PDF. (I was a little afraid the server might blow up). I'd be very interested in getting your feedback on the delivery process. You can let me know by responding to this post, messaging me through Kickstarter's system, or popping me an e-mail at [email protected]

Thanks again for your kind support!

-- Steve

The Middle Age Volume One PDF Now Available For Download!
over 7 years ago – Mon, Oct 08, 2018 at 11:03:30 PM

This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.

Waddlebottom Button design
over 7 years ago – Sat, Oct 06, 2018 at 11:31:54 PM

Here's a look at the final design for the unlocked, stretch-goal button featuring Waddlebottom, Lord of All Ducks!

Thanks to the few remaining stragglers who have been turning in their surveys! We're almost there! :)

-- Steve

And big, big thanks to my new Patreon supporters! Ten new supporters in as many days! You're amazing! With this growing support, I may be able to double the amount of new episodes of The Middle Age each week! <3 <3 <3 If you'd like to learn more about my Patreon page, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveconley

Final pin design!
over 7 years ago – Fri, Oct 05, 2018 at 01:45:26 AM

Here's a look at the final pin design. I thought the first version could have a bit more expression and that the original chain-mail collar looked too much like a turtleneck. I  like that his eyes are now staring at the sword's entry point! I also darkened the chain mail's color a little to help the sword stick out, so to speak. :) FYI, I didn't include the usual linework on Quimp's nose because that tends to look chunky when translated to metal. I hope everyone likes the final! :)

There's just under 48 hours to submit outstanding surveys and update pre-orders at Backerkit. https://the-middle-age.backerkit.com/ and
https://the-middle-age.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Thanks to all of you who have submitted their surveys in the past 24 hours!

And extra thanks to the new backers on Patreon! patreon.com/steveconley

-- Steve