Last Chance?!
almost 3 years ago – Mon, Apr 04, 2022 at 03:22:55 AM

Surveys

Surveys are scheduled to close tomorrow, so if you still need to complete the survey or have been contemplating add-ons, now's your last chance!

If you have any questions or encounter any problems, please reach out to me through kickstarter or twitter and I'll answer you asap.

Progress

We're well into the second pass of revisions on the new layout, and it's VERY close. After the rulebook layout is finalized, it'll go through a final pass of proofreading, then the various hand-outs will be redone in the same style. As of now, everything is on schedule!

Here's a preview showing the draft of a 2-page spread near the beginning of the rulebook:

What's Next?!

My priority is fulfilling this project, but there are also plans for funding an adventure supplement later this year. As of now, the supplement will likely include tools for solo-play, concise adventures and hooks on Planet Grok, and tons of art by Matias Viro @doodleskelly. 

SURVEYS SENT?!
almost 3 years ago – Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 07:17:10 PM

Surveys Sent

All surveys have been sent, so keep an eye out for those.

Again, you'll have until April 4th to complete the survey, change your backer tier, or purchase add-ons.

If you have any problems/questions about the survey, please go through Backerkit. However, if you don't get your concern addressed promptly feel free to leave a comment here on kickstarter or message me on twitter @lestortoise.

Revised Layout

The revised layout has been received! It'll likely take a round or two of tweaks and revisions before it's "just right" but Emmalene is knocking it out of the park.

This may not be a great example of the layout itself, but here's a preview showcasing a brief history of Planet Grok.

For earlier sneak-peeks follow me on twitter @lestortoise.

Surveys Soon!
almost 3 years ago – Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 10:14:33 PM

Hazzah!

Surveys will be going out this week through Backerkit.

• Digital backers will be able to upgrade to Physical Tiers.
• All Physical backers will have access to physical add-ons and extra physical copies.
• Surveys will close April 4th. 
• Shipping is expected mid/late May.
• You can update your address anytime before shipping.

The revised layout is nearing completion, and the last of the commissioned art has been completed.

This last piece by doodleskelly features a vagabond standing amidst the wastelands, peering up towards a floating isle and the world-encapsulating space station beyond.

Follow me @lestortoise on twitter for earlier sneak-peeks on this project.

YOU DID IT?!
almost 3 years ago – Sat, Mar 05, 2022 at 01:52:11 AM

You crazy son of an expletive, you did it.

Surveys

• Surveys will be sent March 21st.
• Physical backers can use the survey to add-on extra copies of the Physical Booklet, and packs of Character Sheets, Quick-Start Guides, and Note-Cards.
• Shipping is already paid, so the surveys will only collect VAT or Sales Tax in addition to any add-ons you choose.
• Surveys will close April 4th, but you can change your shipping address at any time.

Physical Copies

• Fulfillment is expected throughout May
• Physical backers will receive a printed Character Sheet, Quick-Start Guide, and 2 Note-Cards

Digital Copies

• Digital copies will be fulfilled the 2nd week of April.
• All backers will receive Full-Color and B&W (with Outline Art) PDFs of the Booklet, Character Sheet, Quick-Start Guide, and Note-Cards (with 6 art variants)

Print-On-Demand

• Print-On-Demand versions of GROK?! will be available on DriveThruRPG by June.
• The DTRPG POD quality will not be as great as this print run, but it will give worldwide access to the physical booklet.

Thank You!

I started what was to become GROK?! almost three years ago, and revised and rewrote it over and over until it was distilled into this game. When I published this Kickstarter, I hoped it would fund $200 so I could make a quality print of the game I've always wanted. Now, I get to share my game with over 1,000 people. This is truly bizarre.

Your support for this game means so much to me, and I really hope that you all reach out and tell me about the gonzo adventures you and your friends have while exploring GROK?!

Thank you to my friends who go on adventures with me, and to those who have inspired this world and helped refine these rules.

Thank you to my family for supporting my eccentric hobbies.

And finally, thank you for making this project a reality.

-Lester

@Lestortoise

2-Days Left?!
almost 3 years ago – Thu, Mar 03, 2022 at 12:42:55 AM

We're Almost There

Thank you again for your support on this project.

With only a couple days left, here's a sneak-peak at the new layout and additional artwork underway:

More Art?!

Here's a sketch of a two-page spread featuring a vagabond of the Wastelands peering up towards the a floating Isle and the massive space station beyond, known as the Simulacrum.

New Layout?!

Here's a rough draft for the new layout, showing a double-page spread featuring full-color and double-column format.

Other Projects?!

Here are some of the projects that I think are awesome:

The Banshee of Billfort: Duckquest

The Banshee of Billfort is an Adventure Zine for the tabletop roleplaying game DuckQuest, but is easily adapted to other classic RPGs. The kickstarter is complete, but preorders are open! CLICK HERE to learn more!

Cthulhu is Hard to Spell: Three Lovecraft comic anthologies

These books a love letter to Lovecraft fans of all kinds, from those that obsess about Cthulhu, to the ones that never want to leave Arkham, to the ones that keep a copy of the Necronomicon under their pillow, and everyone in between. Whether you are a casual fan or a rabid one, they've got you  covered. CLICK HERE to learn more!

Kalinasu: Immersive Adventure Escape Game

An Escape Game in a Box that makes you feel like a real Treasure Hunter. Kalinasu mixes puzzles, narrative, and technology to immerse you in a challenging adventure so carefully designed that it may be impossible for you to distinguish reality from fiction. CLICK HERE to learn more!