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I'd Rather Be An NPC - Late-Pledges

Created by Chandler Copenhaver / Gamers Dojo

Celebrate the experience of side-questing in video games and imagine what it would be like to leave all the Heroic responsibility behind to become an NPC (Non-Player Character).

Latest Updates from Our Project:

8. Nearly there! Soon to be on the boat (pics)
about 2 years ago – Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 02:00:48 PM

Greetings Adventurers.

Wanted to give a quick update. While got started, manufacturing did get delayed due to Chinese New Year. It is now nearing completion and should soon be on it's way. I asked that they send along a few pictures for us to see how they look! 

They turned out good!


They are wrapping up some of the final stages now and will share shipping timelines soon - and from there I will be able to estimate when they should be shipped out to you!

To prep for that I will soon be sending out a last call for shipping address changes by email, for anyone that has moved. Look for that in the next few weeks!

More soon,

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"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -Helen Keller

7. Overcoming MORE Challenges - but now back and moving, with manufacturing underway 🛠️
about 2 years ago – Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 09:53:43 PM

Greetings Adventures.

I know my lack of response has left some wondering and has been frustrating.
We had some severe health concerns in my family that took rapt attention which has proven to be quite a hardship and challenge for me and my family.

Despite these many setbacks - things are getting more stable and we're coming through it now.
I wanted to pop in and give an update and some good news. In the past few weeks, I've been able to get things back on track and files have been submitted along with the deposit, to the new and more trusted manufacturer, and things are looking good.

I should soon know a firm timeline of what to expect to get the pins finalized and on their way once I get the report back from the manufacturer. There is an expected annual delay for the Chinese New Year - so they will be back in touch with me soon.

Also, as a side note, all backer surveys have been completed and tallied - so we are set there. I will be doing a last call for shipping address changes, if any, via that survey tool, in the weeks before I begin the shipping process. We are still probably around 4-6 weeks away in my current guesstimate, pending the time it takes to complete manufacturing and shipping - but it is at last moving.

Thanks again for your patience and confidence.

⚔️ Standing strong, undeterred by challenges, we rise.

6. A Tale of Trials and a New Alliance. + THE FINAL VOTE!
almost 3 years ago – Sun, Jun 11, 2023 at 06:57:01 PM

Hail great hero! Welcome Back!

Wonderful to see you again adventurer! 
My clan is deeply indebted to you and 150 other heroes! With nearly 300 of the "enamel pin" talismans unearthed, you helped heal our lands, restoring balance. 

As you might have guessed from our absence, my tribe has had its share of tribulations and unforeseen obstacles. One such challenge was that the first craftsman guild that we had hired was just not up to the challenge, thus we had a delay in production and delivery. -- Fear not, however, despite the troubles we have forged an alliance with a new guild and have already made progress with, with renewed vigor! 
Thank you for your enduring patience.
And now brave hero, prepare yourselves for a most crucial task. In the coming days, a sacred missive shall be delivered to your inbox, bearing the name of BackerKit. This sacred "survey" shall acquire all the necessary delivery details as well as the shipping fees, so we can send these talismans to your deserving hands. You will also be able to complete your collection and add a few additional enamel pins for yourself or as a gift for other deserving adventurers.

We shall see you again soon brave hero!

**** See below for Backer Only details  --> Click here if you have a hard time seeing it. ****

Here’s what to expect next
about 3 years ago – Tue, Feb 07, 2023 at 01:03:14 PM

****MESSAGE FROM BACKERKIT*****

Thank you for supporting I'd Rather Be An NPC ~ which was 1 of 20 projects participating in Pintopia 2023.

Thanks to your support 100% of the projects were fully funded!

The next steps to share:

  1. Expect an email letting you know your payment has been charged. If there are any issues with your payment you will be notified of the next steps.

  2. In order to ship the pins there will be a later effort to collect some additional info, such as your pin selections and shipping information before we send rewards. In the coming weeks, you will receive a survey to collect that information.

  3. Since all Pintopia projects were 100% funded, you will be getting a FREE Pintopia 2023 pin from BackerKit. And if you backed 3+ pins you’ve earned some additional pins. Stay tuned for more information about how you will receive those pins.

Again, thanks for your support, and stay tuned for more information soon.

- The BackerKit Team

5. One more VOTE!! Let's equip the Retro PC Hangry Bread pin
about 3 years ago – Thu, Feb 02, 2023 at 06:19:57 PM


[Please make your vote above!]

Greetings!
I hope your slumber left you well-rested. I will get right to the point. We are nearing the end of the quest, and as a vote was held for the Status: Hangry; Butcher Block edition talisman, we now need to help elect what the final item will be equipt for the Retro PC edition! You can see here the eight options! We have retained a few of the most popular items from the last vote, and surprisingly a few new items have even appeared! I am going to keep this one brief - so please go in and make your vote on which item this time around!

Spread the word and speak more in a few days, traveler.