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Post by distantsmoke on Feb 1, 2018 15:23:51 GMT -5
for me, two takeaways.
1. International shipping of Crossworder is commencing.
2. They are just now sourcing the boxes and printing for Druid and Scientists.
sheesh, I'd like to know what they have been doing for the past two years. But I am still looking forward to my boxes.
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Post by dmikester on Feb 1, 2018 16:23:43 GMT -5
I know some people don't get the updates, so here's the newest one in full:
Happy New Year from the Armchair Detective Company!
Dear Backers,
We hope your 2018 is off to a great and inquisitive start!
The Kidnapped Crossworder We are sending out international cases for The Kidnapped Crossworder this week. Working with the helpful staff at our local post office, we have set up a great system to send out cases all across the world. Countries as far away as Australia, as close as Canada, and 20 others in between will be receiving their copies of The Kidnapped Crossworder in the next few weeks.
For our more recent domestic orders, we have been purchasing and compiling components for the second run of The Kidnapped Crossworder every day. As we aggregate them, we will keep you up to date as a more focused timeline for delivery emerges. More to come soon!
The Druids’ Catacomb and The Star-Crossed Scientists We are working with our box sourcers now to create and manufacture the subtle dials and laser cut etching required for The Druids’ Catacomb and The Star-Crossed Scientists cases. Each of these nesting boxes has its own set of tight parameters, which need to function properly for the cases to work. Our sourcers are taking great care to make sure each one is correct. While that is going on, we are working with our printer to get all the paper components ready for mass production.
First edition of The Star-Crossed Scientists will be sold out soon! In order for us to focus on creating the best, most amazing experience for this Mysterious Case, we will be capping the first run of The Star-Crossed Scientists at 500 orders. Once we finish sending out the first edition to those who have already purchased it, we’ll set up a second production run.
Both The Kidnapped Crossworder and The Druids’ Catacomb will remain available for preorder for their second editions.
Once again, thank you for your support and understanding as we work hard to make this product a reality!
-The Armchair Detective Company
Also worth noting that the online bonus content that was coming "VERY SOON" for Crossworder has yet to be posted...
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Post by distantsmoke on Apr 11, 2018 18:59:59 GMT -5
Another update from ADC on their Indiegogo page. My takeaway: ADC to customers..........F*** you suckers.
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Post by Todd on Apr 11, 2018 19:19:17 GMT -5
By the time the Druid's Catacombs is released, they will have had nearly $500 of my money for two years.
If we're lucky, we might see Starcrossed Scientists for Christmas. But I haven't been terribly lucky lately.
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Post by thegenii on Apr 11, 2018 19:50:05 GMT -5
Druid's Catacombs this summer (let's say second week of September), no date for Starcrossed Scientists (will we see it before 3 years have passed since we paid?) AND, they have the gall to start talking about other projects at the very end. We don't want to hear about no other stinking projects!
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Things are happening... Dear Backers,
We're back with your monthly update!
Druids' Catacomb
Objects have started arriving from around the world for Mysterious Case #238: The Druids' Catacomb!
We were hoping to have images of box samples to show you for this update, but there was a delay at the manufacturer. You may know that businesses in China close for a month during the Chinese New Year, so that everyone can travel to be with their families.
Our next update should have more sample photos for you...but not TOO many - we don't want to give too much away!
Druids' Catacomb Release Date: We are expecting the Druids’ Catacomb to release this summer. We have to gather all of the objects before we can set an exact shipping date – if one of our manufacturers falls through, we have to find a new source for that object before we can finish assembling all of the cases. For this reason, we can’t give an exact date for shipping until we have all of the items gathered together. But we’re working hard to get it out to all of you ASAP!
Second Run of the Kidnapped Crossworder: The components for the second run of the Kidnapped Crossworder are ON THEIR WAY to our studio from overseas. Once we get all of the items together we will be able to assemble the next run of Cases and send them your way. More specific dates coming soon!
Star-Crossed Scientists: We are working with our vendors, fine-tuning the custom mechanical components for the innermost box of the case. As we get more and more of these unusual and delicate pieces together, we will be able to get you a closer time frame for when we will be sending it to you.
New things to come…
Much of our time is spent in talking to manufacturers for the custom components of the first three cases, but there is sometimes a small amount of extra room in our schedule while we wait for items to be made. Our years in publishing have taught us to parallel track our production phases - that is, while one project is in production, development for the next project begins! We have been sketching out plans for some new content that we are excited about. More on this soon!
Until next time…
-The Armchair Detective Company
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Post by craigrj on Apr 12, 2018 6:23:40 GMT -5
Apparently their years in publishing didn't teach them to talk to manufacturers before they actually launched their project - why are they still doing this nearly two years later.
It's almost like they never expected to sell more a dozen or so that they could put together themselves, and had done precisely zero prep for mass production in advance.
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Post by neutronstar on Apr 12, 2018 8:47:37 GMT -5
The update was very disappointing. Just sent an email to Shelby hoping to get a clearer understanding of what's happening.
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Post by Todd on Apr 12, 2018 9:22:05 GMT -5
Look at the bright side. We got a picture of some leaves.
I am curious how they knew where to set their price points if they hadn't fully realized design and gotten manufacturing quotes for these products before starting their campaign.
Plus, the images of Kidnapped Crossworder that appeared in the campaign were very similar to what was delivered. Even allowing for some last-minute tweaking, why did this take so long to go into production? Now we know. They were "parallel tracking" their production phases. (I suspect that means they were not working on all of them simultaneously!)
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Post by distantsmoke on Apr 12, 2018 10:52:44 GMT -5
The update was very disappointing. Just sent an email to Shelby hoping to get a clearer understanding of what's happening. Good luck with that. Please share the answer if you get one and it's not full of personal stuff. I love hearing from Shelby. It's like a torture session each time.
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Post by neutronstar on Apr 12, 2018 12:00:05 GMT -5
The update was very disappointing. Just sent an email to Shelby hoping to get a clearer understanding of what's happening. Good luck with that. Please share the answer if you get one and it's not full of personal stuff. I love hearing from Shelby. It's like a torture session each time. Yep. Every time I email her I am amazed at the level of non-response to the question. Great deflecting skills.
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Post by dmikester on Apr 12, 2018 12:13:57 GMT -5
I am astonished at the audacity of them advertising new products when they've so badly botched the launch of their original three. I have a feeling that they will be in for a rude awakening when they have very few repeat customers.
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Post by Todd on Apr 12, 2018 12:41:03 GMT -5
I am astonished at the audacity of them advertising new products when they've so badly botched the launch of their original three. I have a feeling that they will be in for a rude awakening when they have very few repeat customers. Armchair Detective Company is teasing about product that, with their track record, won't be released until 2021, and MPC won't even give us details about their next offering.
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Post by thegenii on Apr 12, 2018 14:51:14 GMT -5
Todd, what makes you think there is going to be a next offering from the MPC?
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Post by Todd on Apr 12, 2018 15:06:30 GMT -5
Todd, what makes you think there is going to be a next offering from the MPC? I have no doubt MPC intends to continue in some form. The Messenger is not disingenuous. Do note the use of the word "intends".
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Post by thegenii on Apr 12, 2018 15:07:29 GMT -5
Unless you personally know The Messenger, how do you know he's not disingenuous?
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