KINFIRE CHRONICLES IS SHIPPING NOW AND ONLY IN THE EU/UK!
Created by Incredible Dream Studios
Due to our limited inventory, we are only shipping to the EU/UK. We do not have inventory in any other region, except the U.S. and that can be purchased via www.kinfirechronicles.com
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Update 34 & ¾ - Charging Cards Tomorrow (June 30)
10 months ago
– Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 03:05:59 PM
We're charging cards tomorrow, June 30 2023! Please make sure your credit card and address in backerkit is up to date.
In the following days, we'll reach out to backers whose credit cards declined. So please also be on the lookout for emails from @incredibledream.com or @backerkit.com. Sometimes our emails go to spam, unfortunately, so we'd appreciate if you could quickly check there too.
For those of you who are into the journey like we are, here are some pictures of your games being loaded into containers.
An empty 40ft shipping container
A not-so-empty-container
These babies are on the sea, making their way to the USA
The start of loading the lovely hot pink container, bound for the UK!
We'll have an update on the status of all shipments next Friday, in our July monthly update.
Best,
Jane
Update 34…& ½
10 months ago
– Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 11:34:29 AM
tl;dr A special mid-month update to tell you that games have started to set sail! Plus, a couple of exciting announcements and a REMINDER that we’re charging credit cards on June 30.
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Hello Seekers,
Welcome to a special mid-month update from Incredible Dream! We were too excited about these updates to wait until July.
CONTENTS
01. BOARD GAMES BOARDING!
02. NEW WEBSITE!
03. VO UPDATE!
04. REMINDERS & ETC
/// 01. BOARD GAMES BOARDING!
Manufacturing is complete and the games are loading on boats to our fulfillment partners, worldwide.
We expect fulfillment to start in Early August. It’ll take a while for games to cross the ocean, get unloaded, sorted, re-loaded on trucks, etc. We’ll send out another update when we get to this stage!
We are aware of some labor disputes at UPS and the ports on the west coast of the USA & Canada that could impact fulfillment timelines for American & Canadian backers. It seems that the unions at port have reached an agreement but it’s too early to tell for UPS. So far, we don’t expect this to impact delivery but we will continue monitoring and update you as we know more.
Backers will receive games at different times. Some backers in some regions may receive their games earlier than other regions. In fact, some backers will receive a copy even earlier than backers in the same region. To make it to your door, the game passes through a number of different companies, warehouses, customs processes, and last-mile delivery services. In the event you have issues with your delivery, we hope you’ll reach out to us directly at [email protected] so that we can best serve you. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
/// 02. NEW WEBSITE
Over the past couple of months we pried part of our team away from cardboard and acrylic to have them try their hand at hammering out some web code – the result is a completely rebuilt website filled with gorgeous art, tons of lore, and lots of love <3
Nate (Incredible Dream’s Marketing Director) also has some fun and interesting stuff in store for you going forward. Subscribe to the newsletter to get in on this early!
/// 03. VO UPDATE
As fans of his popular YouTube channel, our team was incredibly excited when SungWon Cho (ProZD) agreed to do the voiceover for Vath of the Tuskrippers in the audio narration for Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall.
We loved having him in the studio, love what he brought to the character, and are excited to share more with you over the next few months.
The Audio Narration is included in the Upgrade Kit, and is going to all Premium Backers of the Kickstarter campain.
>>>Need assistance on your order? Please email [email protected]. Whatever you need from updating your name to requesting order changes, just reach out and we’ll help you soon as we can.
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Whelp. Back to praying for some good sailing weather, happy dock workers, and some great gaming for everyone. Stay tuned for more!
Best,
ahj00ma
Update 34 - The Burn Down…
11 months ago
– Fri, Jun 02, 2023 at 11:47:59 AM
tl;dr - Your card will be charged June 30 and we need you to be on the lookout for emails from us (please check spam and your Kickstarter Inbox). Read below for more context and some cool new Kinfire content.
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Hello Seekers,
Your game is setting sail this month! We need you to read “01. IMPORTANT README” (below) to make sure your order arrives at your doorstep, on time.
And, as always, we’ve got some other neat updates for you. Check it out and let us know how we’re doing!
- We’re charging all credit cards on June 30 for taxes, shipping, pre-order sales, and add ons.
- Timeline:
Jun 1-29: Tying up loose ends
Jun 30: Charge credit cards
Jul 1-6: Final call to update your address
Jul 7: Deadline to update your info!
Early August (exact timing TBD): Fulfillment will begin! Tracking numbers will go out.
Not all regions will start fulfillment at the same time. We partner with multiple fulfillment centers and asked them to send things out as soon as they receive inventory (vs hold onto it).
In the month of June, we are sending emails out to the following groups, below.
Incomplete or missing information. If you’re in this group, you can help us out by providing your address, credit card, and/or other vital information that allows us to complete your order.
Backers from zones we can’t ship to. As mentioned in our original Kickstarter campaign, there are regions that we’re unable to ship to, including: South America, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Belarus, Burma, Sudan, North Korea, Syria, and Afghanistan. If you live in one of these regions, we are unfortunately reaching out to you to refund your purchase.
Retailers. We are coordinating directly with retailer backers to finalize their orders and provide custom shipping quotes. If you’re in this category and haven’t heard from us, please email [email protected] for assistance.
If you’re in one of the above groups, you can proactively reach out to [email protected].
///Jun 30: Charge Credit Cards.
We delayed charges for shipping or taxes during the original campaign
If you backed us during the Kickstarter campaign (Aug 30 - Sep 20, 2022): You can check your backerkit survey for your final amount. In most cases, you’ll see only the shipping charge and any applicable tax (since you already contributed during the campaign). If you added items in your survey or your credit card declined during the Kickstarter, you may be responsible for additional amounts. If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected].
If you pre-ordered on the backerkit preorder store (Sep 21, 2022 and after): We haven’t charged you yet for your order. When we run credit card charges, you’ll be charged for your pre-order purchase plus shipping and taxes. Please double check your amount and reach out if you have any questions.
If you’re a retailer backer: We’ve hopefully been in touch with you directly by now but if you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]
If you’re new to Kickstarter, Backerkit, etc… don’t worry! Just email [email protected] and we can support you from there.
You might also hear from us in early July if we have trouble processing your credit card.
/// Jul 1-6: Final call to update your address
We will email everyone one last time to confirm your shipping address. Please take a moment to triple check and confirm.
/// Jul 7: Deadline to update your info!
We are freezing changes after this date until after fulfillment has sent out all games. After this point, changes or corrections can take a while to process and can involve additional shipping charges. Please try your best to check your info and get us corrections before this date.
/// Early August: Fulfillment begins!
In most cases, fulfillment centers will send you an email with your tracking number and shipping ETA. Not all regions will start fulfillment at the same time. We partner with multiple fulfillment centers and asked them to send things out as soon as they receive inventory (vs hold onto it).
/// 02. PRODUCTION UPDATE
Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall is a massive campaign experience of 21 quests and 2 cities to explore. Each copy of the game features built-in storage that’s designed to shorten your setup and cleanup times. Moreover, we think it’s a fun group experience to open the next quest folio together… or muse about the cover illustrations of future adventures.
What will the next folio hold for your crew?
Most games don’t do this, because it is labor-intensive work – which adds complexity, time, and cost. But, as a busy working parent who sometimes struggles to get the play group to focus, I appreciate anything that makes it easier to get games to table. I can’t wait for your feedback!
Each quest comes organized, so you don't have to be...
I mention all this because hand assembly has been trickier than imagined. Mass production wrapped up in May and the factory began hand assembly of the game. In that process, we discovered a few things and have had to adjust. For example, the plastic trays we mentioned in Update 26 don’t fit! Instead, the manufacturer came up with a new (thinner) solution to avoid major rework (and further delays).
Snapshot from the factory floor!
In the end, the games are hitting water later than planned. Fortunately, we believe that freight to the fulfillment centers will beat our initial expectations so we still expect to be on time. That said, we’re at a point where Murphy’s law happened and ate through all the slack in our schedule. Luckily, we have a wonderful team between Kris, Rob, Gameland and all our logistics partners. Everyone’s been hard at work to get you this game on time and we’ll keep you informed as things progress.
/// 03. DIGITAL UPDATES
Our big focus has been on getting the game out to all the folks who purchased a copy. With the rest of our time, we’ve been busy developing new content and experiences for everyone to enjoy. June is our month to update you on all things digital:
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[1] Webtoon. Kinfire Chronicles: First Expedition is a webtoon series we launched in July 2022. The weekly episodic series takes place years before the board game. It follows the story of the first Seeker expedition commissioned by the city of Din’Lux, shortly after the return of the Starless Nights.
[2] Tabletopia Demo [free, no download]. Last month, we pushed out an online demo of the first couple of quests in Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall on Tabletopia. We took time to tailor the rulebooks, components, and layout specifically for Tabletopia (a browser-based, Windows & Mac friendly board game simulator), to make it easier for players to learn the rules of the game in the constraints of a digital environment. We also included a couple elements from the upgrade kit (i.e. a sample of the audio narration, custom player mats) for you to check out. The demo also works for multiplayer, so you can host tryouts for your Kinfire playgroup.
[3] World Anvil. Cathy, our story editor, has been plugging away at World Anvil with deep lore, character backstories, and rich media like these interactive maps of Din’Lux.
[4] Digital Mapbook. We’ve been adapting our printed map for the digital screen and experimenting with some adjustments to make them friendly for your digital TTRPG campaign (VTT friendly).
[5] And…. more? Phew! It feels like a lot to update you on but we have even more that we’d like to share. Stay tuned for a special extra update in June… but if you want to get ahead of all this, keep an eye out for our next newsletter! (If you’re not already subscribed, you can jump in quick through the super secret back door).
/// 04. REMINDERS & ETC
>>> Need assistance on your order? Please email [email protected]. Whatever you need from updating your name to requesting order changes, just reach out and we’ll help you soon as we can.
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In a few short months, it’ll be August 30th and a year since we launched our Kickstarter campaign. The team is really looking forward to your feedback and comments on the game.
Until next month, wishing you all great games and great company.
ahj00ma
Update 33 - My heart on Kinfire
12 months ago
– Fri, May 05, 2023 at 11:59:19 AM
tl;dr - Orders closed, with cleanup and final straggler reach-outs this month. We are charging cards next month. Please check your inbox (and spam) for emails from us so we can get your stuff to you on time!
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Hello Seekers!
Some great progress to share with you in this update.
Let’s get to it….
CONTENTS
01. PRODUCTION UPDATE
02. ORDER FINALIZATION AND UPCOMING CARD CHARGES
03. CONFERENCE UPDATE
04. REMINDERS & ETC
/// 01. PRODUCTION UPDATE
We are getting close to the finish line! Cutting and shaping are in progress. Then each game box is being hand-assembled at Gameland. Over 1700 individual components, thoughtfully divided between 21 quest folios, a welcome box, and a loot box to make your game night a little easier… this is going to be the most challenging part.
Fates willing, we’ll be on the ocean in a couple weeks and will send a quick update when this happens!
In the meantime, we snapped some photos of the sample that we took out to GAMA. Check this out:
Our booth babe.
Whose turn next?
She must've left her onesie at home...
If you want to check out more (along with some other great games), see Christopher High’s write up on GAMA Expo 2023.
Last month, we also got to see samples of the printed card sleeves – included in the upgrade kit and available as an add-on.
We’re beyond excited to get this in your hands as soon as we can! We can’t thank you enough for being a part of this journey and supporting our incredible dream.
/// 02. ORDER FINALIZATION AND UPCOMING CARD CHARGES
Nearly all of you have completed your BackerKit surveys – thank you! Crowdfunding is a very unique experience that thrives off a community of believers, and your willingness to stand with us after all this time… just means so much!
If you don’t know what I’m referring to, you may not have filled out your BackerKit survey yet. Please keep an eye open for emails from us and/or BackerKit about completing a survey for Kinfire. We need you to confirm your reward and any add-ons one last time, and we need to know where to send your items! If you’re not sure, just reach out to [email protected] and someone will help you.
Two Exceptions:
Folks who backed us on Kickstarter using an appleid, you may not be receiving emails from us. Please reach out to [email protected] to finalize your order.
Folks who ordered from the pre-order store (i.e. not pledged during the KS campaign that ended Sep 2023) do not need to fill out a survey.
>>>FYI, credit cards on file for all orders will be charged on June 30 for shipping, taxes, and any add-on purchases. <<<
Occasionally, a stored credit card will fail. This happens for a lot of reasons (expired cards being a common one). We have to delay shipments to backers whose credit cards fail, for any reason.
But never fear! We’ll reach out in early July if your card declines, to fix it in Backerkit.
Please know that we’ll never ask you for credit card information, passwords, or other private information directly through email, chat, Discord, or any other suspiciously inappropriate place. If you suspect something, email [email protected]. Otherwise, stay safe! Stay vigilant.
/// 03. CONFERENCE UPDATE
We’ve revised our conference schedule. Here’s a look at upcoming conferences where you can visit us:
UK Games Expo (June 2-4 in Birmingham, UK). We’re partnering with GamesQuest and All About Games to demo Kinfire and our next Kinfire project. If I’m lucky, I’ll be at the booth when you stop by. Shoot me a DM in Kickstarter or Discord if you plan to go!
Gen Con Indy (August 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN). Come hang out with us at Gen Con at the Foreteller booth! This is the time when we expect backer fulfillment to begin. Kris, our project manager, is reminding us that anything can still go wrong at this point (... something about fires, pandemics, and “acts of God”). With fingers crossed, we’ll see you there and you’ll either have your own copy waiting at home or with you to play.
Pax Unplugged (December in Philadelphia, PA). More details to come! We had so much fun last year, we can’t wait to do it again.
Pssst…. If you or someone you know would like a sponsored pass to one of these conventions and some cash to mitigate some of the guilt, let us know! We’re always looking for demoers. We expanded our Gen Con presence this year and are looking for a couple more folks to help demo. Just fill out this form: https://forms.gle/w4W6HH3fiuq2YRjM8.
/// 04. REMINDERS & ETC
>>> Survey completion is at 82% (+0%)
Unfortunately, we didn’t hit our goal of 90% by April 30.
Need assistance on your order? Please email [email protected]. Whatever you need from updating your name to requesting order changes, just reach out and we’ll help you soon as we can.
>>> Upcoming announcement: new digital home!
Stay tuned for our next update, where we'll unveil the new digital home of Kinfire! This will be the place to get an in-depth look at the game, dive into the lore, and order everything Kinfire.
>>> Upcoming preview: other projects we’ve been working on! Stay tuned 🙂
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Whelp– a lot lies ahead!
Until next month, wishing you all great games and great company.
ahj00ma
Update 32 - Your print is in progress
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Apr 07, 2023 at 11:37:22 AM
tl;dr - The game is in mass production and we’re on track for fulfillment to start in August. Shipping rates are updated and reflected in surveys (cards to be charged in June). Preview some custom music tracks in the rest of this update!
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Hello Seekers!
Seven months since we wrapped our first Kickstarter campaign and things are moving along (* knocks on wood *). It’s been such a journey and we’re so appreciative of your continued support. We can’t wait to see the game in your hands!
In the meantime, it’s a joy putting these updates together for you to share our progress and excitement. Check it out and let us know what you think.
CONTENTS
01. PRODUCTION UPDATE
02. SHIPPING RATE UPDATE
03. MUSIC SAMPLES FROM THE AUDIO NARRATION
04. REMINDERS & ETC
/// 01. PRODUCTION UPDATE
Mass production has begun! We’re on track to have units on the water in June, which puts us on track for fulfillment to begin in August.
For a preview, check out the pics we shared in Update 31.
/// 02. SHIPPING RATE UPDATE
As promised, we have updated shipping rates to share with you today, starting with some great news: we’ve been able to reduce shipping rates for most of our backers!
For 66% of our backers, the shipping rates have been reduced slightly. For the other 34%, the rates are the same as what we posted in the campaign. There are a handful of locations where we are taking a small loss on the shipping rate, but we decided to not increase rates over what we posted in the campaign.
Shipping friendly to US, Canada, EU (except for Norway & Switzerland), China, and Australia
The above rates and taxes are now fully reflected in BackerKit. These are flat rates (we are not charging backers extra for add-ons).
You can review your surveys for shipping and taxes before orders are locked on April 30, 2023. Note that you have not yet been charged any shipping or taxes (we did not charge shipping and taxes during the Kickstarter Campaign). Shipping & taxes will be charged (together with any add-on purchases or new pre-order sales) in June.
>>>RETAILERS: We will reach out to you individually in April to verify your store and give you your custom shipping quotes.
Important Fine Print
The following information was posted in the original campaign under the shipping table. I'm re-posting it here as a reminder and ICYMI:
* EU-1 Norway & Switzerland: We are unable to ship customs friendly to these countries.
** Rest of Asia: Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
*** Rest of World: Unfortunately, we're not shipping to the following countries & territories: South America, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Belarus, Burma, Sudan, North Korea, Syria, or Afghanistan. If we don’t ship to your country, we will regretfully need to refund your pledge. We'll be in contact with you in April.
Note: We are unable to split up orders into multiple delivery locations. We allow a maximum of 1 delivery location per backer, regardless of reward levels or number of copies ordered.
VAT & TAXES
Based on your location, your pledge may or may not be subject to sales tax, VAT, or GST. Any applicable taxes will be collected by the pledge manager,
USA: You may need to pay sales tax depending on your state of residence at the time of purchase. Your pledge will be shipped from within the USA. You will not pay sales tax at the time of delivery. For Kickstarter backers, we will charge sales tax in California, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and Florida. See Update 26 for more detail.
Canada: GST will be collected in the pledge manager. Your pledge will be shipped by a fulfillment partner from within Canada. You will not pay GST at the time of delivery.
EU: You will need to pay VAT based on your country of residence (normally between 19-25% of your total pledge plus shipping). Your pledge will be shipped from Germany. You will not pay duty or VAT at the time of delivery, except from Norway and Switzerland.
UK: You will need to pay 20% of your total pledge plus shipping in VAT. Your pledge will be shipped from within the UK. You will not pay duty or VAT at the time of delivery.
Australia & New Zealand: GST will be collected in the pledge manager. Your pledge may be shipped by a fulfillment partner depending on the rate to your location. You will not need to pay GST at the time of delivery.
All Other Countries. You will not be charged any taxes. Your pledge may be shipped by a fulfillment partner depending on the rate to your location. Please consult your local tax authorities to determine potential duty or tax liability.
How did we come up with shipping rate estimates lastyear and why is there a difference?
We received a number of questions and comments during the campaign about our shipping rates. I thought I’d recap some of the information we’ve already shared so far, as well as offer some additional context to help you understand how we thought about this.
When we launched our Kickstarter campaign last August, we didn’t yet have access to 2023 shipping rates from our fulfillment partners. Additionally, we only had estimated dimensions and weights from our manufacturer, so final rates could change if the size/weight of the game changed.
For the Kickstarter campaign, we decided to post estimated shipping rates. We understand that this game counts as a substantial entertainment purchase for many people, so our goal was to help backers plan for the expense. We decided to err on the side of over-estimating shipping, even though it definitely did not help sales. We did this figuring it’d be easier for the average backer this way. We also delayed charging for shipping and taxes until the actual rates were available (rather than potentially overcharging you first and refunding later).
The shipping table that we published in the Kickstarter campaign was based on 2022 rates and a % growth estimate. We assumed a ~10% growth rate because we observed that 2022 rates had jumped ~10%+ from 2021. This was a shock to some backers, who were used to seeing rates increase 4-6% annually before the pandemic. However, back in the summer of 2022, the Suez Canal blockage and Omicron shutdowns of 2021 were still fresh in our memory. Additionally, in 2022, US freight rates were peaking at 28% year over year and we saw trucker shortages, fuel cost increases, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and other signs that shipping rates might continue to be unpredictable. Thus, 10% felt like a reasonable guess.
Fast forward to today, we’ve updated our shipping table to reflect the latest rates & fees from our fulfillment partners and the final dimensions & weight of the game. If you check out the updated shipping table above, you’ll see that no backers will pay more than the original estimate, and 66% of backers will end up paying slightly less. Overall, we feel that we’ve done our best to navigate high uncertainty, as backer-friendly as possible.
/// 03. MUSIC SAMPLES FROM THE AUDIO NARRATION
We partnered with Forteller Games to produce premium audio narration for Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall. The audio narration features custom music, professional voice actors, and thrilling sound effects for the ultimate immersive experience. Best of all, it comes packaged in Forteller’s easy-to-navigate mobile app that makes it convenient to bring to game night.
Here’s a work-in-progress screenshot of the app. The app organizes each audio file by quest and card number, making it easy to find and play the right clips
Adam Lehenbauer, Forteller’s executive producer, poured his heart and soul into creating a legendary soundtrack. He sent us some music tracks to review that blew us away:
Din’Lux Theme. Din’Lux is a great metropolis and the last known bastion of civilization in Atios [listen now] [read more]
Vinna Theme. Vinna is a small village within the protective radius of Din’Lux. It’s also the first location you visit in the game [listen now] [read more].
Danger at Sea. Din’Lux is surrounded by the Great Sea, known by residents for its great stench and rocky shores that has made beachfront property unattractive for all but the poor [listen now] [visit the interactive map].
“Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall is a gaming experience that is very different from ones we have had in the past” said Adam, when we asked about his process. “The music was largely hand tailored to fit the locales and to bring an interesting new sound to the fantasy genre while still feeling familiar. Like games in the past that were genre-breaking, Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall brings a whole different perspective and a brand new type of story…and we wanted to reflect that in our sound design too. “
If you’ve been to Gen Con Indy recently, you might recognize Forteller as a friendly face in the community! Especially if you’ve seen Adam Lehenbauer (pictured), Forteller’s Executive Producer, running around.
Adam went on to share his perspective on the cast and narration: “All of the characters were deeply considered, not only for their performances but for their connection to the world and its events. We put a troupe together that we feel really pushes the performances of the individual and enhances the whole. Incredible Dream has been (you guessed it) Incredible to work with, their team had wonderful perspectives, comments, and suggestions to help us bring the audio experience that Kinfire Chronicles needs, to light…Board game fans are not going to want to miss this one.”
The premium audio narration adds over 5 hours of immersive narration to your Kinfire campaign. Listen now to the Kinfire audio sample https://youtu.be/OzmqtKgrxrk. The narration is already included in the upgrade kit for all premium-level backers. For all other backers, you can add it to your preorder for $14.
The Forteller app invites you to an unforgettable performance. It's your tabletop. Our stage. For more information, visit https://www.fortellergames.com.
/// 04. REMINDERS & ETC
>>> Survey completion is at 82% (+1%)
If we can manage 90% by April 30, we’ll plan something special for the community as a thank you.
Need assistance on your order? Please email [email protected]. Whatever you need from updating your name to requesting order changes, just reach out and we’ll help you soon as we can.
>>> FYI credit cards will be charged in June for shipping, taxes, and any add on purhcases. We will provide more details on this in our next Kickstarter Update on May 5.
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Before we go, wanted to mention a new game that some friends of ours (including Cathy Bock, Incredible Dream's Story Editor) at Binxadinx Games have been working on: Rocket Ranchers. In preparation for their first crowdfunding campaign, they’re running a pre-campaign and would appreciate your support.
Until next month, wishing you all great games and great company.
