[Sixcess Core] First Stretch Goal!

[Harsh Realities]

We made our first stretch goal! Extra art, extra races, extra page count, signed art print, increased art budget, more color artwork and an add-on color hardback available!

We're less than $1500 to the next stretch goal.

There has also been more artwork shown...

One of our fine artists has posted his artwork on his page.

I thought y'all might like to see it...

http://stornart.com/?p=190

This is one of the pieces. There are more on his site.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Storn/harshrealityhalfpager72.jpg

You can find the kickstarter here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1299187159/sixcess-core-rulebook

 

[Harsh Realities]

Earlier I posted and asked about publishing Sixcess Core in 6 x 9 format. We recieved enough responses that we have reworked our budget to allow for a whole new layout in 6 x 9. We're not going to just reconfigure the 8.5 x 11. We've talked to our layout specialist and she's going ot make a completely new layout for the 6 x 9, reworking the artwork and tables to fit correctly in 6 x 9.

We'll be able to offer the 6x9 in softback, hardback and color hardback as an add-on.

If a backer prefers the 6 x 9, they can choose to receive their printed copy in that format instead of 8.5 x 11 (and it is subject to the same benefits as the 8.5 x 11 if we reach the stretch goals that upgrade the printed copy from softback to hardback and from hardback to color hardback).

To be clear, we're still offering the 8.5 x 11 -- the 6 x 9 is an option or add-on.

Additionally, I had a message from someone who complained that we didn't offer a free PDF with the printed copy. I pointed out that at a cover price of $40, the Defender level Tier offers a printed copy, a PDF, free shipping and no tax -- so it's even better than buying it after the kickstarter is over in every way.

The one who messaged me said that it is becoming a "trend" that companies offer a free PDF with their printed copies. I had not seen this except for occasional offers. I had, instead, seen that producers seem to be valuing their electronic copies more than their printed copies. Printing seems to be trending more toward the "afterthought" as publishing moves more and more to paperless / electronic format as the norm.

What are your thoughts?

Sixcess Core Rulebook by Harsh Realities — Kickstarter

 

[Harsh Realities]

The 6x9 format has been officially announced:
Sixcess Core Rulebook by Harsh Realities » A Bunch of New Stuff! — Kickstarter
Additionally, we updated a few of the Stretch Goals. Here are some highlights:
1) All stretch goals above $6000 were lowered by one level.
2) Blackout is now available at $7500 instead of $8500.
3) The $5500 stretch goal was reduced to $5000.
4) The bestiary will be expanded at $6000.
5) Free upgrade to hardback happens at $10,500 instead of $12,500.
We also are closing the loose ends on ElfWood, it's getting close to complete. Three more freelance writers and several more freelance artists are already heavily involved. You should expect to hear some details about ElfWood in the near future.

 

[Harsh Realities]

If you back the kickstarter, you get a discount -- whether you buy a PDF or a print copy. Plus, you get the product 2-4 weeks before we release it online or to distribution. (Retailers who back the kickstarter get it 2 weeks prior to everyone else.)
There's only six days left and some really cool stretch goals to reach.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1299187159/sixcess-core-rulebook