Last Chance to Fill Out Required Surveys
about 3 years ago
– Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 05:09:41 AM
Hey Everyone,
We're nearing the finish line. 86% of you filled out your surveys in a timely manner and for that I greatly appreciate it! As for the other 14%, please get those survey responses to me ASAP. By delaying your response, you're making others wait for the book!
With that said, I'm drawing a hard line so that people can start to enjoy their digital copies of Torch: RTS.
Surveys will be LOCKED IN this Thursday at 8PM. Those who don't fill out the surveys by then will have their default On File name added to the Thank You Page. This information is spotty at best so don't let this happen to you! It takes 5 minutes to fill this out, do it during your coffee break lol.
If you have trouble finding your Survey, check your spam folder. Or search your email here: https://torch-rts.backerkit.com/ ...Finally, if you're still having trouble, reach out to me me either through Kickstarter or via email at [email protected] -- where I'll be able to assist you.
Thanks for your patience everybody!
Cheers,
AJ
Surveys have been sent - Do Not Ignore!
about 3 years ago
– Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 01:22:03 AM
Headline says it all! After careful review and several nervous breakdowns, I finally figured out BackerKit and have crafted the Surveys for Torch: Reclaim the Skies #1!
Do Not Ignore These Surveys. This isn't your typical "how'd I do?" survey. These Surveys ask for critical information such as your name in the book, choice of covers and shipping addresses. These Surveys are REQUIRED.
The sooner you fill out these surveys, the sooner I can prepare the Digital and Physical Copies for delivery. Please be sure to review your item summary carefully.
I'm super excited to see your responses, especially as to which Variant Cover is your favorite. Comment below which one you think will be the most popular!
Thanks again everybody, we're nearing the finish line.
As always, look to the stars!
AJ
Short Update: Now We're Cooking...
about 3 years ago
– Mon, Mar 08, 2021 at 09:41:30 AM
Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to quickly let you know that Kickstarter has processed the funds and have begun the final transfer to my Cayman Island Bank Account (jk).
Meanwhile I finally figured out Backerkit and will be sending a "Smoke Test" Monday/Tuesday. I hope to send the real Surveys by the end of this week. All in all we're right on schedule!
Look to the Stars!
AJ
The waiting game... + SPOTLIGHT: Starside #4
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Mar 02, 2021 at 08:42:53 PM
Hey Everyone!
A backer reached out for an update and I realized it's been awhile since I posted. Thank you for your patience! I'm still learning. Plus I'm still getting settled after moving to North Carolina so it's been a little hectic around here.
The Kickstart funds still haven't arrived yet! *What the Heck* But it should be any day now since they estimated 14 days. Once those funds are in hand I can then send out the Backerkit Surveys.
Once I get those surveys back, I can drop names into the Thank You page and begin fulfillment.
I estimate digital delivery to be around mid to late March.
I estimate physical deliveries to be around mid-April.
I finished crafting the Deluxe PDF and Joel is wrapping up some graphic pieces for the book. I'll be doing my audio commentary in the next few days. Finally, we just sent print numbers to the printer.
Thanks for your patience, feel free to reach out if you have any questions, I love chatting with you guys!
Look to the stars!
-AJ
Spotlight: Starside #4
Speaking of Looking to the stars...followers of me know that I like to spotlight my Discord community friends who are Kickstarting their stuff. This includes the Starside team who just debuted Issue #4 on Kickstarter. I actually own physical copies of their books, and have been thoroughly impressed so far. For the Sci-Fi junky, this Kickstarter is definitely worth a look.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starsidecomic/starside-4
When an extraterrestrial fleet rips timid 16-year-old Jack away from his life on Earth, he is dropped into a war-torn universe where he discovers interplanetary slavers, a crusading army, and the origins of Humanity. In his efforts to survive in a strange and dangerous environment, Jack finds confidence and family in a band of misfits fighting to unite the broken universe, and discovers that Humans are much more powerful than we ever imagined.
Successfully Funded - What's Next!?
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Feb 21, 2021 at 01:56:16 PM
WE DID IT! Thank you to everyone who made this Kickstarter a smashing success. Talking to some industry veterans, the consensus is that $5,400 and 280 backers for a Freshman Campaign is a truly spectacular rarity. I'm so grateful for all your support and I can't wait to bring Torch's story to you. When I first started this endeavor, all I hoped was for the opportunity to keep making comics. Thanks to this money, I'll be able to do that. Thank you for this amazing gift.
Amidst the final hours of the campaign, by sheer coincidence of timing, I was in the middle of a move to another state. We're still getting set up and finding our bearings. Unfortunately we won't have WiFi until Monday, which is the reason for my delayed Update. I'm using Mobile Hotspot to quickly get this update out!
So...what's next?
Once Kickstarter collects your funds and transfers them to me, I can begin fulfillment. Please be sure to check the card on file and make sure it isn't expiring soon.
After I get some WiFi, I will begin crafting "Surveys." For those new, these Surveys will ask you for stuff like shipping address, t-shirt sizes, your name in the book, and your choice of cover. These Surveys are REQUIRED. Do not ignore them when they come.
As you know this is my first Kickstarter, so please bear with me as I go through this next step. Fortunately Joel has done this several times and is in charge of talking with the printers and prepping the files.
I will keep the lines of communication open, please be sure to reach out if you have any questions.
Always look to the stars!
-AJ
