Smoke Test and BackerKit Guide!
25 days ago
– Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 10:30:01 AM
Hey backers!
We’re happy to announce that the smoke tests for BackerKit have been sent out, which is one of the last major steps to bringing the BackerKit online!
Only 5% of backers will receive a 'smoke test' email with their survey, so if you don’t receive one during this process, your survey will go out with the rest of the backers once we’ve confirmed everything is working as expected!
When the surveys go out, we ask that you complete your survey as soon as possible so we can make our orders with our production partners. We’re looking to get 80% of the surveys filled before mass production starts.
We’ve included a guide to help you complete your surveys below, after a quick update on some digital rewards!
Digital Rewards
We'll be releasing additional digital rewards to backers as they become available! When these digital products are ready, you'll be the first to learn about them!
The following Digital products will eventually be available to download from BackerKit:
- SINK! Adventures on the Caldereach Sea 5e PDF
- SINK! Adventures on the Caldereach Sea 5e Plus (2024 Ruleset) PDF
- Player's Guide to the Caldereach Sea Handout
- Print & Play Standees
- PNP/Digital Reference Cards
- VTT Maps & Tokens
- "Fate of the Fogweaver" One-Shot Adventure PDF
- Presupported STLs
- Corsair Miniature Sets
- Dark Armada Miniature Set
- Y'gathul Huge 3' Base and Tentacles Miniature Set
BackerKit Survey Guide
1) Select your country for shipping and click "Get Started". If you would like to upgrade to a higher pledge tier, locate the link under the "Get Started" button and click that instead. Please note that if you switch pledge levels, add-ons selected on Kickstarter will not be automatically applied to BackerKit.
2) Please read the question prompts and proceed into the BackerKit "store" (Add-Ons section).
3) Once in the store, you’ll see a list of the items included in your Kickstarter pledge on the right side of the page. On the left, you’ll see the options for add-ons!
4) Once you've selected all the items you want, click "Next".
5) Enter your shipping address and click "Next".
6) Confirm the provided information is correct, provide a payment method, and click "Confirm".
Please note: Due to limitations using PayPal, it is not currently enabled as a payment option for this project. We are looking at making it available closer to when we’re charging cards for outstanding balances due to add-ons and shipping costs. Backers who intend to use PayPal as their payment method should be able to complete their surveys then.
7) You will see this below once you have completed the survey!
Surveys and addresses will be locked closer to fulfillment so you’ll be able to make changes even after submitting your survey until we let you know otherwise! Payment for outstanding balances and shipping will be collected at a later date.
Commonly Asked Questions on BackerKit Surveys
Can I upgrade my pledge through the survey?
Yes! When you get your survey, hit the button below "Get Started". This will enable you to up your pledge tier in case you've decided you want a different deal!
My payment didn’t go through and I was dropped from the Kickstarter. What do I do?
Don’t panic! You should still receive the BackerKit survey and you’ll be able to pay for your pledge there.
I missed the campaign. When will preorders be open?
Preorders are now live! If you had a friend who missed out, share this link with them: https://sink.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Orders placed here are considered BackerKit preorders, not Kickstarter pledges, and will ship after we fulfill backer rewards.
Need help?
E-mail us at [email protected]
Cheers,
The SINK! Team
The SINK! Campaign Has Ended! + Another Project We Love!
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 03:09:20 PM
This campaign exceeded every expectation we had. Seeing all of your excited comments, suggestions & kind words brought us so much joy and excitement as we watched the campaign's sails catch wind!
We raised over $276,000 - unlocking 6 stretch goals including the Alchemy VTT access, the Corsair Miniature set, and the Fate of the Fogweaver one shot pdf.
We can't thank you all enough for your support of this project, and we can't wait to get SINK! & its treasure hoard of accessories into your hands.
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What’s Next?
Kickstarter is going to begin to process payments for this campaign and the process can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks.
When the initial pledge processing is complete...
We’ll send out BackerKit surveys!
Surveys will then be sent out to collect your shipping details, along with your pledge selection and add-ons. You'll be able to upgrade your pledge or add additional add-ons with the survey as well! As we get closer to releasing surveys, we will have information on how to fill out your survey, as well as specifics for choosing your add-ons.
We ask that you hold your BackerKit questions until then! Surveys will be open until we start fulfilling, but to guarantee your order we suggest filling out the survey as soon as possible.
Have questions? Reach out!
Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Project We Love - Mycologist's Primer
Our friends at Hunters Entertainment just launched their new Kickstarter project, Mycologist's Primer!
Mycologist's Primer promises a captivating exploration of magical mushrooms and fungi for tabletop role-playing enthusiasts. This third entry in the Natural Library series follows the success of its predecessors, "Herbalist's Primer" and "Geologist's Primer," continuing the tradition of providing rich, versatile content that can be seamlessly integrated into various tabletop role-playing games. The new volume stands out with its unique focus on the fascinating world of fungi, lichens, and slime molds.
Click this link to get access to their page and check out their awesome reward tiers. We're especially fans of the gorgeous deluxe hardcover art!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/mycologists-primer-by-double-proficiency?ref=3w49cs
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Thanks again for your fantastic support - now the work begins to get SINK! Adventures on the Caldereach Sea into your hands!
-- The SINK! Team
$250K Hit + Final Stretchgoal + Q&A With the SINK Crew!
about 2 months ago
– Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 12:37:12 PM
30 days is almost up! The Kickstarter campaign for SINK! ends this Thursday, October 17th at noon PT/3pm ET.
We're hosting a Q&A with the SINK! crew
October 17th, at 11am pst/2pm est
Join Our Creators For The Final Hour!
Johnny, Rick, and Sam will be live on Discord for the final hour of the campaign on Thursday at 11am PT/2pm ET. Join the Discord to be a part of the celebration as we rally the last minute backers to get us over the finish line! Prepare your questions for the creators of SINK! We’ll see you there!
We couldn’t have done this without you. Just three more days until we can officially say that the Kickstarter campaign for SINK! Adventures on the Caldereach Sea is over!
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UNLOCKED: “Fate of the Fogweaver”
We just passed $250,000 in our campaign! This unlocks the "Fate of the Fogweaver" one-shot PDF as seen on Critical Role! All backers will now have the opportunity to experience the mystery of the Sapphire Strait and attempt to join the Corsairs by saving the Fogweaver!
FINAL GOAL: $300K Finfolk Species & Subspecies!
Have ever wanted to play a bruising bull shark barbarian or a giant squid sorcerer?
Well now's your chance! At $300,000 the Finfolk species and 3 subspecies will be unlocked. Help us hit these final goals before the campaign ends! Available as a pdf for all tiers.
Projects We Love Final Hours!
There are a bunch of projects ending soon from our TTRPG friends, be sure to give these a look before it's too late!
PIRATE BORG is a rules-light, art-heavy, deadly d20-based game where your cutlass & flintlock may be the only thing standing between your crew and the undead horde! It's a game about being a greedy, filthy scoundrel. It's about finding a ship, recruiting a crew, and raiding, pillaging, plundering, and otherwise pilfering your weasly black guts out!
The Expanse Roleplaying Game brought the thrilling universe of James S.A. Corey’s award-winning science fiction novels to the tabletop in 2019. The Transport Union Edition is the game’s new, updated core rulebook, your launch point to adventures among the stars. In addition to the game itself, this crowdfunder also offers three new supplements, dice, and for the first time ever, Expanse character and spaceship miniatures!
The Expanse Roleplaying Game brought the thrilling universe of James S.A. Corey’s award-winning science fiction novels to the tabletop in 2019. The Transport Union Edition is the game’s new, updated core rulebook, your launch point to adventures among the stars. In addition to the game itself, this crowdfunder also offers three new supplements, dice, and for the first time ever, Expanse character and spaceship miniatures! Delivery for all this is set for Summer 2025!
8 Days Left! + Project We Love
2 months ago
– Tue, Oct 08, 2024 at 08:23:46 AM
All good things must come to an end.
Fortunately for you, there’s still time to up your pledge for SINK! on Kickstarter!
We just passed $235,000 in our campaign! But now is not the time to pat ourselves on the back, because there are only 8 days to reach stretch goals!
Our $250,000 stretch goal will give you access to the “Fate of the Fogweaver” one-shot, as seen on Critical Role! Face down the scourge that captured the mighty sailor, the Fogweaver. Or at least, what has become of him…
Then at $300,000, we will release the Finfolk species! Play as one of three underwater subspecies based on crustaceans and mollusks, sharks, and sea monsters!
There has never been a better time to up your pledge than right now! With only 8 days left, there’s no time to waste!
Project We Love - ATLAS Volume 2: TTRPG Battle Maps & Encounters
ATLAS Vol: 2 from Moonlight Maps is a giant collection of gorgeous immersive maps that will wow your players. Packed with over 200+ battle maps, 200+ encounters, and 4 world settings, you will not be wanting for more scenes to engross your players in an electrifying game!
We are excited for the gorgeous Eternal Equinox dice set in the World Builder tier!
Back Atlas Volume 2 from Moonlight Maps here!
Critical Role Everything is Content + Product Samples + Project We Love
3 months ago
– Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 05:37:50 AM
SINK! on Critical Role's Everything is Content is Live on Youtube!
If you're a fan of parrots, tattoos, and/or dunk tanks, you're not going to want to miss the most recent episode of Critical Role's Everything is Content.
SINK! creators Rick Esquivias, Sam Rusk, and Johnny Stanton joined Critical Role cast members Marisha Ray and Taliesin Jaffe for some swashbuckling escapades. Watch SINK!'s original subclasses and the sunken condition mechanics at play when exploring the dungeons of the Caldereach Sea.
Click here to watch the episode on Youtube, and be sure to stick around till the end to see who gets dunked!
Product Samples!
We have been looking forward to seeing the amazing products that come with SINK! and we finally have some in hand!
First off, the Storm in a Bottle liquid core enamel pin looks amazing with its black glitter drizzling down behind Sam Rusk's gorgeous artwork. This is going to look incredible on a backpack or saddlebag where everyone can see it glimmer when it jostles around!
We also have our first photo of the cover of the Master Tome DM Screen by Elderwood Academy! Elderwood makes magnificent products and this is no exception. The Master Tome can be used as a DM screen, but can also carry dice sets, miniatures, and source books (including a copy of SINK! itself) inside its wooden frame. And while it's not in use, it will look EPIC on a bookshelf with the metallic face of Y'gathul staring out at you!
You might be able to tell that we here at SINK! love non-traditional TTRPG art styles. so we LOVE JP Coovert's system-neutral fantasy adventures in his newest project, Dragon Town and the Darkness Below. Perfect for new and experienced tabletop role-play gamers alike, this book is filled with magic items, weird NPCs, and beautiful maps.
We are eyeing the very fun DM screen featuring the art style's doodle-esque monsters. The next time we run a game for kids, this GM screen will be in use!
