A 5th Edition Stone Age adventure. Level 1-20 campaign, setting, and player options. Play D&D in a dangerous prehistoric world! Please see our FAQ for important information regarding shipping and taxes/VAT: FAQ on Shipping and Taxes/VAT
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Hello Born from Ice Backers!
I want to apologize for the delay in posting this update. A family emergency interrupted my usual communication schedule. Fortunately, this did not affect the development progress on Born from Ice, only the timing of this update and responses to email and other inquiries. I appreciate your patience and support these past few weeks, and I'm happy to report that I'm now catching up.
Because this update was delayed and we are only a couple of weeks out from August, I'm going to consider this both the July and August update. If there is any Born from Ice news that happens before September, I'll be sure to post about it!
Currently, 88% of you have completed your BackerKit surveys. Thank you to everyone who has submitted theirs—it's a huge help in making sure that we can deliver your rewards accurately and efficiently. If you haven't completed your survey yet, check out this update for all the info on how to fill out your survey.
I'm pleased to share that writing efforts are on track. I'll have more to share in the coming months as we hit various internal milestones.
The next major milestone we are looking at for the writing process is the release of the new 2024 D&D Player's Handbook in September. This is important for a couple of reasons.
The October Kickstarter update should include details from this review process.
We anticipate being able to do a similar high level review of our work in November and again in February, after the new Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual are released. The November review will cover all of the world building and setting information of the Core Book, as well as any rules systems that might not have been covered by the Player's Handbook. The February review will give us the chance to review our work on Bestiary within the Core Book.
Thank you again for your understanding, patience, and continued support. I'm excited to be on this journey with you and look forward to sharing more about the game soon!
Loren Small
Designer, Born from Ice
As summer begins, we're excited to bring you an update on several aspects of Born form Ice!
Great news—83% of you have completed your surveys! If you're part of the remaining 17%, here's a quick guide to completing your survey:
How to Use BackerKit:
Check Your Email: Look for an email from BackerKit ([email protected]). If you don't see it, check your spam folder. You can also follow this link to find your survey.
Confirm Your Pledge Level: Once you access your survey, you can confirm or upgrade your pledge level. To upgrade, click on the "Switch your Pledge Level" link at the bottom of the first screen.
Select Add-Ons: You can answer questions about your reward preferences and purchase add-on items. Your initial Kickstarter pledge items should already be reflected in your selections.
Finalize Your Information: After making your selections, confirm your shipping address and enter your credit card information for any additional balance.
Changing Your Survey Responses: You can modify your responses at any time before we close the surveys. This includes changing your shipping address or other details.
Support for Survey Issues: If you need help with the BackerKit process, please use this contact form to contact support. This will be much faster and secure than leaving comments here on Kickstarter.
Full Instructions: Need more details? Full instructions for completing your pledge area available in our previous update.
Miss the Kickstarter Campaign?
For those who missed out or know someone who did, our BackerKit pre-order store is open! Visit Born from Ice Pre-orders to secure your copies of the books or share the link with friends who might be interested.
Free RPG Day Festival Saturday
ImaginOn, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte, North Carolina
June 22, 2024
11:00 AM – 3:45 PM
RPGs and Creativity: Making the Game Your Own
Join Loren Small (designer of Born from Ice: Stone Age Role-Playing) in a journey into the creative world of RPGs, where storytelling and imagination come together. Learn how to invent your own game worlds and rules, explore the possibilities of publishing your creations, and discover the joy of collaborating at the game table on epic adventures with friends.
Note: ImaginOn is a youth library, unattended adults (those not visiting with children/youth) fall outside of the scope of this facility's services.
More Information and Registration Link: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Event Page
Significant progress has been made, especially on the Adventure Path. We'll have more to share in the coming months as various pieces of the books are completed.
Quickstart Guide Errata: There are a few clarifications or fixes to the Quickstart Guide. We have updated the files on DriveThruRPG with version 1.2 to include the following errata.
(Version 1.2)
Previous Errata
(Version 1.1)
The Pledge Manager is officially opening today for Born from Ice. The smoke test (a small test of about 5% of backers to test the survey setup) was successful, and so we have now begun rolling out the survey to all backers.
In this update, we'll talk about some important notes for working through the pledge manager, as well as give you some pointers on using Backerkit if you haven't before!
Check your inbox and spam filter for an email from BackerKit ([email protected]), or follow this link to find your survey. Note: invitations will roll out over the next 24 hours, so yours may not arrive until this evening or even tomorrow.
Follow the onscreen prompts to confirm your pledge level. If you’d like to upgrade your pledge level, click on the small “Switch your Pledge Level” link at the bottom of the first screen:
Answer the questions about your reward preferences and purchase add-on items if you like. Items you pledged for during the Kickstarter campaign should already be reflected in your pledge level or in your cart. Your total cost should update as you select any Add-Ons.
Once you’ve made your final selections, hit “Next” and confirm your address (for orders that include physical items). On the final screen you’ll enter your credit card to cover any remaining balance, which completes this process.
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses (including your shipping address) at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
Due to the volatility of shipping prices globally right now, shipping fees for this project will be calculated at a later date. We plan to enter & charge backers for shipping a month or two before fulfillment when we have better estimates of what it will cost to ship backers rewards.
VAT or sales tax will be charged during this survey for backers in the USA, EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Backers from other countries/regions will be charged any applicable VAT or sales tax at the same time as shipping. Additionally, some countries/locations require shipping charges to be taxed or included in VAT; if this is the case for your location, you will see an additional charge for this fee when shipping is charged.
We will alert backers (via a Backer Update post here on Kickstarter and through an email from BackerKit) when shipping costs and any additional VAT/tax are finalized & before we charge your cards. We will keep you informed all along the way!
If you need help with the BackerKit process, please use this contact form to contact support. This will be much faster and secure than leaving comments here on Kickstarter.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page here.
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address associated with your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support here.
After surveys are sent, if you did not receive the email, and you Signed in with Apple ID, your email address might be a private relay email address. We can help locate your survey and update your email address, please contact us with your Pledge Number found on your confirmation.
If you need help finding your Kickstarter Pledge Number, please follow the directions here.
You can learn more about your email hiding for your Apple ID here.
Hello Born from Ice Backers!
First off, we'd like to extend a massive thank you to each of you. All the funds have successfully cleared from Kickstarter, and we're excited to continue work on this project. This journey wouldn't be possible without your enthusiasm and backing.
We are in the final stages of setting up the survey on BackerKit. It's currently under review by their team to ensure everything is set up correctly. Once approved, we will conduct a smoke test with a small group of backers to iron out any kinks. Assuming all goes well, we expect to roll out the full survey to everyone within the next couple of weeks.
During the survey, you'll have the chance to adjust your rewards, change your pledge level, and add your shipping information.
For those who encountered payment issues during the Kickstarter campaign, the pledge manager will also allow you to resolve these issues.
Shipping and Taxes
VAT or sales tax will be charged during this survey for backers in the USA, EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Please note that shipping fees will be calculated and added later (closer to the fulfillment date) to ensure the most accurate rates. Backers from other countries/regions not listed above will be charged any applicable VAT or sales tax at this later date as well. Before we charge your credit cards for shipping, you will be notified via a Backer Update post here on Kickstarter and through an email from BackerKit. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Estimated Delivery
We are currently on track to meet the delivery timeline we shared during the Kickstarter campaign. We aim to deliver all printed materials by December 2025, while digital materials will be available a few months prior to this (as we can make them available as we finalize them for the printing process). Should there be any changes to this schedule, we will communicate them transparently and promptly.
Miss the Campaign?
For those who missed out or know someone who did, our BackerKit pre-order store is now open! Visit Born from Ice Pre-orders to join the adventure or share this link with friends who might be interested.
We are committed to keeping you in the loop with regular updates. To avoid overwhelming your inbox, we aim to post an update during the first week of each month with progress reports (alongside sneak peeks, playtesting opportunities, and development insights). However, if there is more time-sensitive information (like the survey rollout), we will post updates outside of this schedule to help insure you stay informed.
Once again, thank you for your amazing support and for being part of this exciting journey.
Regards,
The Born from Ice Team