Final Days Review - Stretch Goals
over 1 year ago – Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 07:06:44 AM

Hello Good Doggos!

We're in the final HOURS countdown for this Kickstarter campaign. Realms of Pugmire is finished as of Thursday February 23rd at 2:00 PM EST. There's still a little time to dig up new backers who haven't yet joined, but that window is closing rapidly. With that in mind, I've been touching on some of the basics for this campaign over this last week, making sure that everyone has all of the information they need to support the project in the way that works best for them.

Final Days Schedule

• February 16 - Final Week Resources
• February 18 - Reward Tiers & Add Ons 
• February 21 - The Complete Backers-only Draft Manuscript
• February 22 - Stretch Goal Review (That's Today!) 
• February 23 - Final Day Checklist & What Comes Next 

Whether you're a proud puppy just starting out or a hardened hound with years of experience, these are all good items to review to make sure we all end up where we want to be.

(An aside, if you're a new backer, make sure you check out the Final Week Countdown/ Resource post. It has links to interviews, podcast discussions, actual plays, and fun fiction.)

Refresher Course

Note for New Backers: Please check out the updates listed above. There's a lot of information there that will be important to know about before the end, like how we're not including international shipping charges in our pledges for this campaign and instead will be charging them in our pledge manager before we ship out the books, and you can also read the entire draft manuscript before the end of the campaign and any pledges are processed.

Note for Since-the-Start Backers: It's probably a good idea to review that stuff as well. Never hurts to make sure you haven't missed anything! And it's fun to listen to those podcast and read the Pugmire fiction!

We've had, and will have, a bunch of new backers join in during these last days. I want to take a moment to highlight some key Update posts that new backers may want to check out (and existing backers may want to read as a refresher!).

MANUSCRIPT PREVIEW - As noted, the complete Preview Manuscript for the book is available for you to review prior to the conclusion of the campaign. If you're a backer, you'll have access to this preview manuscript after the campaign. Remember, though, there are still some minor edits, development and proofing that need to be done. But, you can consider it about 98.7% finished. Making the manuscript available for review before the campaign ends ensures that everyone knows exactly what our goal is - making this book - and are on board with our aims for this project. Thanks for your support, we're all in this together!

Feb 18 update -  PLEDGE TIERS - your best starting point for figuring out which Backer Reward Level to choose to help support this project.

Your Adventure: Digital, Standard, or Deluxe?

Your key decision: Go Digital with the PDF only, Go Hardcover with the standard edition + PDF, or Go Deluxe and get the limited edition hardcover + PDF?

•  PRACTICAL POINTER: This is the PDF-only reward tier. So, if you're saving trees or saving shelf space - or avoiding the shipping charges that are absolutely ever-increasing - this is the reward tier options that you should begin with. The PDF will be fulfilled by our partners at DriveThruRPG.com - when it is ready, you will receive a link to add it to your DTRPG library at no cost and be able to download at your leisure.
•  FINE FETTLE: This reward tier includes the standard hardcover version of this book. Shipping costs ARE NOT included in the cost of your pledge. You will be charged for shipping after the campaign through the pledge manager. In addition, this option also includes the PDF version, so you will get a digital copy as described above.
•  COLLECTOR COMPANION: This reward tier includes the limited edition deluxe version of the Realms of Pugmire hardcover book, with a leatherette cover, special cover design, and bound-in silk bookmark. In addition, this option also includes the PDF version, so you will get a digital copy as described above.

 As noted, international shipping charges will be calculated later and charged in the BackerKit Pledge Manager. We'll have exact shipping costs once the book is in production and we know the specifications, but we do expect it to be expensive. See our estimates on the front pate. If you're an international backer, you can pledge at the PRACTICAL POINTER tier and upgrade to the FINE FETTLE or COLLECTOR COMPANION tier once the shipping costs are known before we lockdown orders.

•  MUNIFICENT MUTT: Not ready to commit, or just looking to offer general support? This pledge tier is for you. This does not include our primary reward, but allows you to select some digital optional Add Ons, as well as participating in the post-campaign Pledge Manager as a backer. 

ADD ON REWARDS- the other half of the Reward Tiers update, including information on the second step of pledging. There are several Add On options that you can add as part of your pledge process. including  Pugmire First Edition digital bundles (A Dog, Cat, Bird, and Mouse bundle), as well as the the Guide's Reference Screen that we unlocked via Stretch Goal! 

ROLL THEM BONES - Brand new last minute add on options? Yeah, we've got those! Just announced last night, a Realms of Pugmire dice set (with or without dice bag) and a dice tray! 

Choose Wisely

Choosing the correct Reward Tier for your desired rewards, and then filling in any "gaps" with add-ons, ensures that you'll be claiming all of your desired rewards as a thank you for supporting this project and bringing this world to life.

Remember, your PLEDGE AMOUNT is equal to your REWARD TIER + ADD ONS only - Any International Shipping costs will be collected at a later date. You will also be able to select Add On options in the Pledge Manager after the campaign, but remember that only funds added during the campaign count towards Stretch Goal funding targets.

Also to note, only those who participate during the campaign are able to have Stretch Goal rewards added automatically to their rewards lists. If you're waiting to pre-order at a later time, it's better to pledge to the Munificent Mutt tier now and then simply upgrade your pledge later to include these bonus rewards.

On Thursday, I'll be posting one further "Final Day" update, covering What Happens Next and outlining what to expect once the campaign ends.

But until then, we're going to hopefully hunt down one final Stretch Goal achievement as we race through our final day of the campaign!

Over the past 29 days, we've been hunting down these unseen Stretch Goals and bringing them to the light. We've already unlocked ELEVEN Stretch Goal targets, which is fantastic!

Within these Stretch Goals are some milestone markers that allow us to celebrate how the campaign grew as well as opening up an additional Add On option, and some fun new supplements that we've helped Eddy unlock. Let's review and see what we've accomplished so far...

 New Add On: GUIDE'S REFERENCE SCREEN

A three-panel Guide Reference Screen with charts and information for running a Realms of Pugmire game will be created and offered as an Add On to the hardcover reward tiers for +$25.

 New Add On: DICE SET and DICE TRAY

A special Realms of Pugmire Dice Set will be created and offered as an Add On to the hardcover reward tiers for +$20. Additional options, such as a Realms of Pugmire Dice Set with Dice Bag for +$25 as well as a Realms of Pumgire Collapsible Dice Tray for +$25 will also be made available.

This one is pretty exciting for me! As well as good dogs, we're going to be guinea pigs, as we test out a new partnership for Onyx Path! This is the first time we've had dice available as an Add On during a campaign I've been helping run, so I'm really hopeful that we'll be able to do many more in the future!

MILESTONE MARKERS

Helping us maintain our pace during the regular "Kickstarter Plateau," these milestone markers are great celebratory moments allowing us to keep our focus, and fun rewards going out to all who supported this project during the Kickstarter campaign.

A Realms of Pugmire-themed Kickstarter Backer shirt will be hosted on Onyx Path’s Redbubble store for a limited time. Only backers will be notified when the shirt becomes available for purchase.

A Realms of Pugmire design will be hosted on Onyx Path’s Redbubble store and made available on pet merchandise, including pet mats, pet blankets, and pet bandanas. Backers will be notified when these options become available.

Exciting Realms of Pugmire artwork will be used to create a wallpaper for your computer desktop. This digital wallpaper will be added to the rewards list of all Kickstarter backers supporting this project.

Realms of Pugmire artwork will be used to create a wallpaper for your mobile device lockscreen. This mobile wallpaper will be added to the rewards list of all Kickstarter backers supporting this project.

ONLINE GAMING SUPPORT

With so many games taking place online now, any additional tools or support is very welcome! 

VTT BUNDLE – As a bonus, all backers of this project will receive a Realms of Pugmire VTT Token and map bundle containing Pugmire Core Rules (1E) VTT Assets, Pugmire Base Set Tokens, and The Secret of Vinsen’s Tomb VTT Assets.

ROLL20 CHARACTER SHEET – Assisting with online play, a Realms of Pugmire character sheet will be created and made available on Roll20.

NEW SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT

And, really, the most fun rewards (other than the dice... maybe), is stuff that brings in even more Realms of Pugmire content! We've just added more projects to Eddy's plate... or dog dish... and helped explore more of the Realms of Pugmire! After reading the adventure in the latest manuscript section, I'm eager for more!

An introductory scenario designed to introduce new players to the game, along with ready-made characters and a basic rules overview, will be created as a Jumpstart PDF supplement and added as a bonus to the rewards list of all backers receiving the Realms of Pugmire PDF.

A Realms of Pugmire adventure scenario released as a PDF and added as a bonus to the rewards list of all backers receiving the Realms of Pugmire PDF.

A second Realms of Pugmire adventure, exploring more of the world and setting, will be released as a PDF and added as a bonus to the rewards list of all backers receiving the Realms of Pugmire PDF.

The jumpstart reward is one we unlocked early and with great enthusiasm, and Eddy's already started working on it! I'm always a fan of the jumpstart, especially when it includes ready-made characters and the rules basics and is ready to go at a moment's notice. While we've mostly been playing online for the past few years, the new games we've jumped into over the past decade are usually spur-of-the-moment ideas and these jumpstarts make it easy to pick up and play. 

But why stop there? Eleven Stretch Goals is great... but what about an even DOZEN? We've got just over a full day to go... so maybe we could squeeze in one more Stretch Goal?

At $65,000 in Funding – FETCH QUEST CARD GAME – As a bonus, all backers will receive the Print & Play PDF versions of the Fetch Quest card game, along with the Heroes of Pugmire Booster PDF. In addition, backers will also receive a code to order print versions of both at a discounted cost.

And... if we get there... maybe... maybe we could really push and get one more? This one's a longshot, but let's shoot for the moon and see if we can't keep Eddy even busier!

At $70,000 in Funding – ADVENTURE TRILOGY PDF – A third and final Realms of Pugmire adventure scenario will be created, completing a trilogy of tales and released as a bonus PDF to the rewards list of all backers receiving the Realms of Pugmire PDF.

YOUR BONUS REWARDS!

That's right! You backed this project to help make and publish Realms of Pugmire! Our primary reward - the big thank you that we'll send out in appreciation for your support - are PDFs and/or standard and deluxe hardcover copies of this book! BUT AS A BONUS, you may also have the Realms of Pugmire Jumpstart PDF, the Realms of Pugmire Adventure 1 and 2 PDF, a digital wallpaper and mobile lockscreen wallpaper, an opportunity to add to you and your pet's wardrobe, and maybe you've opted to include the Guide's Screen or the Dice Set or Dice Tray on your list of rewards!

Not Much More Time

We're about to wrap it all up!

As much fun as it is reading about these doggos and imagining this amazing world, we do have to bring this campaign to an end. We've achieved our primary goal of funding the book, but there are these two possible Stretch Goal rewards that are still almost within grasp! I know this last funding target may seem really daunting and unlikely, but it wouldn't be a STRETCH goals if we didn't have to really STRETCH to reach it! We're SO CLOSE to hitting target number 12 and I'm confident we'll unlock that before the end, but that last one may take a lot of work. It's possible, but won't be easy, so let's keep at it!

So, as every update concludes: let's keep the enthusiasm rolling! Keep spreading the word and letting others know about this project. They've got this final day to jump in and share the Stretch Goals we've achieved!

And every backer who joins in as we approach the end is not only able to enjoy the additional rewards already added by the early fans and backers, but also help reward those early backers by maybe unlocking the Fetch Quest print-and-play game!

Remember, only the funds generated during the Kickstarter campaign go toward achieving these Stretch Goal targets, so the time to act is now! Together, we can bring this game to life and make great things happen!

THIS CAMPAIGN ENDS AT 2:00 PM EST on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 2023!

#23-02-23 or 02-23-2023 or 2023-02-23

Either way, that's a lot of 2s and 3s

#RealmsOfPugmire

New Stretch Goal: ROLL THEM BONES with REALMS OF PUGMIRE DICE
over 1 year ago – Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 03:47:59 PM

Hello Good Doggos,

As we finish up these final days of the campaign, we find ourselves in need of a few more Stretch Goals to set up. This first one is something that the Onyx Path crew have been working on forever, but we're very lucky dogs because they've managed to finalize the details with hours to spare!

At $58,500 in Funding – NEW ADD ON: DICE SET - A special Realms of Pugmire Dice Set will be created and offered as an Add On to the hardcover reward tiers for +$20. Additional options, such as a Realms of Pugmire Dice Set with Dice Bag for +$25 as well as a Realms of Pumgire Collapsible Dice Tray for +$25 will also be made available.

ROLL THEM BONES IN STYLE

The Realms of Pugmire Dice Set features dice with an image of Yosha Pug's face inside! You can Add On the Dice Set for +$20 or the Dice Set with the Dice Bag for +$25 to any order that includes either hardcover book.

But wait, there's more! We've also got a Realms of Pugmire Collapsible Dice Tray as an Add On option. You can Add On the Dice Tray for +$25 to any order that includes either hardcover book.

 There will be additional shipping charges added to your order to cover the additional delivery costs. We don't know what those charges will be at this time, but will confirm and process shipping costs - along with the International shipping costs for the hardcover books - in the BackerKit Pledge Manager when we lock down orders in preparation for manufacturing and shipping to you.

So, be prepared for some extra shipping costs, but we'll do our best to minimize them as best possible and will communicate them to you before any additional charges are made.

After trying for years to build a dice manufacturing partnership, this will be Onyx Path's trial to see if it all works out. I'm hopeful this will be the start of an ongoing Add On opporunity!

At $60,000 in Funding - ADVENTURE SEQUEL PDF – A second Realms of Pugmire adventure, exploring more of the world and setting, will be released as a PDF and added as a bonus to the rewards list of all backers receiving the Realms of Pugmire PDF.

ADD ON TO YOUR PLEDGE

If you are pledged to a tier that includes either of the hardcover books, you can choose to Manage Your Pledge and reselect your current tier to revise your Add On options. If you want to switch to a hardcover tier, you can Manage Your Pledge and select one of the hardcover tiers and then open up these new Add On options.

Once again, shipping costs will be added in the Pledge Manager and confirmed once manufacturing is underway, and processed before final shipments are sent out.

Wow! An exciting last minute update that I wasn't expecting! 

Tomorrow, we'll review our Stretch Goal achievements, and I think we'll definitely be adding one more to the list! Can we make it two?!

#RealmsOfPugmire

#RollThemBones

BACKERS ONLY – Manuscript Preview #5
over 1 year ago – Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 04:57:05 AM

This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.

Sneak Peek: Cats
almost 2 years ago – Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 06:37:59 AM

Hello Good Doggos,

As we work our way through this final week, I've got one last sneak peek to share with you before the final manuscript preview is made available. On Tuesday, we'll get Chapter 9 - which is an adventure set in the Realms of Pugmire. It's great for Guides to introduce the world and set the tone and establish a bit of what characters do in this game and setting.

But we'll also get the Appendix on Tuesday. That contains some guidance for Cat and Rodent characters, which you can emulate using the dog rules from Realms of Pugmire. Let's look a bit at the Cat notes today...

Appendix: Cats

One of the most common questions players new to Realms of Pugmire ask is “Can I play a cat?” Yes, you can! Detailed rules for cat player characters may eventually be available in a theoretical book, Cats of Pugmire, but if someone wants to play a cat right meow, we’ll give you some suggestions on how to use the rules presented in this book to give a rough approximation of a cat character. 

Cats

Cats have several distinctive features, but many can be emulated using the existing rules. Below we’ll list the relevant changes to make a character according to the rules presented in Chapter Two.

Upbringing

Since the six monarchies unified, the residents and rulers of each monarchy found themselves a part of one of the six major houses. Most cats pledge their loyalty to one of these six houses, while those who stand alone or belong to minor (but powerful) families and factions have banded together into a political bloc for mutual support. Cats can and do change allegiances, so the idea of devotion to a biological family isn’t as strong as with, say, dogs.

Aside from a set of house colors, houses all have one tenet that they follow, acting as a combination of house motto and mission statement for those who pledge allegiance. They also have a private language, which is a dense lexicon that (generally) only cats of that house use with each other. Further, each house has a “secret” agenda. These are plans and goals that no one in the house openly speaks of, but most cats savvy to the monarchies’ ancient animosities have a good sense of each house’s desires. However, no cat is crass enough to accuse another house of holding such a secret agenda. It’s all about face — even when a cat stumbles and accidentally reveals her house plans, everyone immediately pretends like it never happened.

House Angora

Scholars and intellectuals, House Angora devotes itself to finding and preserving knowledge and magic. They believe learning is the best path forward against the enemies of the monarchies. In public, they claim their only focus is their education on topics about which the other houses approve, but in secret there is nothing off-limits to their studies — not even knowledge of summoning and controlling the Unseen.

• House colors: Black and white
• House tenet: “Always pursue knowledge.”
• Use the Pointer Upbringing to emulate cats of House Angora.

House Cymric

Diplomats and negotiators, House Cymric was one of the first houses to see the value in the Treaty of Unification. They believe the Old Ones worshipped cats for their grace. As such, acting as the Old Ones envisioned by the graceful enforcement of those social mores will preserve cat unity. In public, they claim they only seek to support the nation, but in secret they work to oust House Mau as the de facto leaders and institute themselves in Mau’s place.

• House colors: Black and green
• House tenet: “Always operate with discretion.”
• Use the Companion Upbringing to emulate cats of House Cymric.

House Korat

Soldiers and tacticians, House Korat dedicates its cats to assuring the monarchies are ready to march on their enemies, no matter what. They believe force is the only way the monarchies will remain strong, and they constantly test the strength of others and each other. In public, they grumble and reluctantly agree that reconciliation with Pugmire and the other species is the only way they can focus on the Unseen, but they secretly desire another War of Dogs and Cats, so they can prove their superiority in open warfare.

• House colors: Black and red
• House tenet: “Always strike when least expected.”
• Use the Worker Upbringing to emulate cats of House Korat.

House Mau

Leaders and judges, House Mau was the first to propose the unification of the monarchies, as well as codifying the study of magic. They believe that careful thinking and devotion to the truth will keep cat society safe. In public, they steadfastly refused to seize power, allowing the other houses to have an equal part in ruling the nation. The other houses don’t trust such altruism, and they are right not to: House Mau works behind the scenes to chip away at the power bases of the other houses and rule the Monarchies of Mau openly.

• House colors: Black and yellow
• House tenet: “Always act with honor.”
• Use the Herder Upbringing to emulate cats of House Mau.

Calling

Cats have distinctive callings, but there are rough equivalents to dog callings.

Champion

Cats fight for noble reasons as often as they do for the sake of reputation. Champions run the gamut between defenders of the kingdom and paragons of moral causes, to braggart swashbucklers and rough-and-tumble brawlers. Few bands of adventuring cats will tackle a nest of the Unseen without a champion among them, to lead the charge and slay with pride.

• Use the Guardian calling to emulate cat champions.

Footpad

Some societies see the footpad as an unwelcome rogue, thieving from her betters and becoming rich on larceny. In cat culture, the footpad takes on a role of greater reverence. Acrobats and scouts, investigators and assassins, and yes, thieves, the footpad is an urban hunter recruited for delving and exploring where other cats fear to tread.

• Use the Ratter calling to emulate cat footpads.

Mancer

Cats born both low and high respect the study of magical arts. The undeniable presence of magic in the world enthralls many cats, though few who explore mysticism come away with full understanding. Those who do commonly earn the epithet of mancer. Though death, preservation, and life-giving magic sees a great focus within the Monarchies of Mau, mancers may wield power well beyond the animation of necrotic flesh.

• Use the Artisan calling to emulate cat mancers. Instead of an artifact focus, they use foci made from bone.

Wanderer

Some cats have abandoned the monarchies to focus on their personal enlightenment and their connection to the Old Ones. These wanderers hone their minds, bodies, and souls into objects of peace or devastation, with some cats practicing a duality between the two. Dedicated to maintaining simplistic lives, wanderer cats rankle at those who would seek to control others, harm the world around them, or otherwise interfere with the natural order of things.

• Use the Stray calling to emulate cat wanderers. They gain 1d8 stamina dice per level (instead of 1d12) and 8 stamina points per level (instead of 12).

Trick

Cats have access to a new Aptitude trick: Magic Aptitude.

Magic Aptitude (Aptitude Trick)

All cats have a little bit of magical capability, and a cat who learns Magic Aptitude (called a dabbler) has access to some first-magnitude spells, which can sometimes be the crucial ace in the hole.

Upon taking this trick, the cat chooses to focus on either artisan (mancer) spells or shepherd (minister) spells. Once chosen, this choice is permanent, so think carefully! If the cat chooses artisan spells as a focus, Intellect is the attribute the cat uses for spellcasting, while shepherd spells use Presence.

Once you decide on your cat’s focus, the cat has a number of spell points equal to 1 plus her Vitality (minimum 1), with an additional 1 plus her Vitality each additional level after taking this trick. She also gains all basic spells for her focus, and can choose two first-magnitude spells from her area of focus as well. She does not gain any additional spells for going up in level unless she refines this trick.

Mancers and ministers cannot take this trick, as they have tricks of their own which replace and improve on this aptitude.

Refinements

• The cat may take another first-magnitude spell in her area of focus. This refinement can only be taken twice.

That's just a taste of about half of the notes on cats for the Realms of Pugmire. On Tuesday, you'll get access to the complete draft, which has more info on additional Upbringings (Houses)and other Callings, as well as information on Rodents in the Realms.

Let's keep this project rolling over these final days and inspire Eddy to continue the work begin with Realms of Pugmire and hopefully extend it into new books about Cats and Rodents (and birds and rabbits...)

#RealmsOfPugmire

#FinalDays

Final Week Review - Reward Tiers & Add Ons
almost 2 years ago – Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 07:56:52 AM

Hello Good Doggos,

We're in the final days countdown for this Kickstarter campaign! Realms of Pugmire is finished on Kickstarter on Thursday February 23rd at 2:00 PM EST - there's still time to find some curious cats and dogs and invite them into our pack, but we're definitely getting closer to the finish line. With that in mind, I wanted to touch on some of the basics over these next 5 days to make sure that everyone has all of the information they need to support the project in the way that works best for them.

Final Days Schedule

• February 16 - Final Week Resources
• February 18 - Reward Tiers & Add Ons (That's Today!) 
• February 19 - A Sneak Peek at Creating Cats from the Appendix 
• February 21 - The final Backers-only Manuscript Post, Chapter 9 + Appendix 
• February 22 - Stretch Goal Review 
• February 23 - Final Day Checklist & What Comes Next 

Whether you're a proud puppy just starting out or a hardened hound with years of experience, these are all good items to review to make sure we all end up where we want to be.

(An aside, if you're a new backer, make sure you check out the Final Week Countdown/ Resource post. It has links to the manuscript previews, interviews, podcast discussions, actual plays, and fun fiction.)

BACKER REWARD TIERS

Like it says right at the top of the campaign page, we've come together to help create a fully developed PDF, a standard hardcover, and a limited edition deluxe hardcover for this game, an evolution of the system and setting for thedogs of Pugmire.

Realms of Pugmire is an updated and revised version of the Pugmire Tabletop RPG, designed to welcome new players and reintroduce old friends to the world of adventurous dogs. It contains all the mechanics and advice players and Guides need to run dog-centric games of Realms of Pugmire, along with advice and guidance for updating or adapting additional content from Pugmire 1st Edition.

PLEDGING YOUR SUPPORT

To borrow an analogy that I've used in past Kickstarter campaigns, this process we're a part of works similar to the "Viewers Like You" support campaign from your local Public Broadcasting Station (for those who get American television channels or watched Sesame Street in the pre-HBO era): There are various levels of support that you can pledge to, and these come with various levels of rewards offered as a thank you. Like getting a tote bag or t-shirt when you give money to public broadcasting to fund them doing their thing, you can get rewards for helping Onyx Path work on this project.

Let's review the Backer Reward Tiers to ensure that you've pledged to a Reward Tier that provides all the rewards you wish to receive.

Your Adventure: Digital, Standard, or Deluxe?

The main rewards offered in this campaign is, of course, the main goal of the entire proposition: the Realms of Pugmire book. The first decision you need to make in figuring out your reward tier is whether you want to receive the PDF version, the standard hardcover, or the limited edition deluxe hardcover.

While the world of Pugmire may be full of unseen dangers, options, and opportunities, we've kept supporting this project as simple and straightforward as possible. To pledge support to this project, pick one of these pledge path tiers:

•  PRACTICAL POINTER: This is the PDF-only reward tier. So, if you're saving trees or saving shelf space - or avoiding the shipping charges that are absolutely ever-increasing - this is the reward tier options that you should begin with. The PDF will be fulfilled by our partners at DriveThruRPG.com - when it is ready, you will receive a link to add it to your DTRPG library at no cost and be able to download at your leisure.
•  FINE FETTLE: This reward tier includes the standard hardcover version of this book. Shipping costs ARE NOT included in the cost of your pledge. You will be charged for shipping after the campaign through the pledge manager. In addition, this option also includes the PDF version, so you will get a digital copy as described above.

If you're a big fan of Pugmire and want to really impress your pack mates, we're also offering a special edition Deluxe Realms of Pugmire hardcover book.

•  COLLECTOR COMPANION: This reward tier includes the limited edition deluxe version of the Realms of Pugmire hardcover book, with a leatherette cover, special cover design, and bound-in silk bookmark. Shipping costs ARE NOT included in the cost of your pledge. You will be charged for shipping after the campaign through the pledge manager.  In addition, this option also includes the PDF version, so you will get a digital copy as described above.

In addition to these primary reward pledge paths, we also offer the following options:

•  MUNIFICENT MUTT: Not ready to commit, or just looking to offer general support? This pledge tier is for you. This does not include our primary reward, but allows you to select some digital optional Add Ons, as well as participating in the post-campaign Pledge Manager as a backer. You'll also be able to read the draft manuscript of Realms of Pugmire that we post throughout this campaign.
•  RENOWNED RUNNER / WELL-KNOWN WORKER: A few Reward Tiers offer special limited premium rewards in addition to the basics, including an option to have your pet serve as a Art Model or a chance to supply a pet's name to be used by an NPC included in a supplement. Check each of the Reward Tier descriptions for more details.

Availability of these two premium tiers is limited and may be all claimed. If there's one you're really looking for, check carefully over these final days, as many backers will begin settling into their final pledges and you'll see them pop in and out of availability.

PLEDGE MANAGER ACCESS - After the campaign is over we'll launch BackerKit, our post-campaign pledge manager, and invite the backers to set up their rewards via survey. This allows you to confirm your pledge and add on anything that you might have missed, as well as possibly increasing your pledged reward tier, should you choose to expand your reward selection. This option will give international backers additional time to investigate shipping options, should they choose, knowing they can confirm a physical reward at a later date. Funding collected in BackerKit after the campaign does not count toward any campaign Stretch Goals, however.

An important reminder at this stage:

•  International Shipping Costs: We’ll be charging for shipping in the Pledge Manager once the books are being printed and we can deal with the actual shipping charges rather than using our best-guesses this far out. We’re still anticipating pretty hefty costs to ship the book internationally (see our current guesses on the front page) so be forewarned, but we’ll cross that enormous bridge when we get to it.

You'll note that two rewards - Access to the Manuscript Previews and Participation in Post-Campaign Pledge Manager - are included in ALL reward tiers. That's just one of the perks of participating in this kickstarter campaign!

MANUSCRIPT PREVIEWS – All Reward Tiers include access to Backers-Only manuscript previews. With the exception of the final chapter and appendix (which will be posted on Tuesday), I have posted the entire manuscripts across multiple sections. You must be a kickstarter backer to access these previews, as the link will remain in a backers-only update post. The manuscript previews may not be available to those who pre-order the book at a later date.

OPTIONAL DISCOUNTED PoD VERSION – For this Realms of Pugmire campaign, you will have the option of using DriveThruRPG.com’s Print-On-Demand service to purchase a physical, printed copy of the PDF directly from their PoD partners at discounted cost (this cost is not included in your pledge, and you do not need to increase the cost of your pledge to use this option). When the PoD versions are available to order (which may be some time after the books have gone to print), you will receive links to purchase these versions of the books from DriveThruRPG.com. You DO NOT need to take advantage of this PoD offer as it does not affect in any way your pledge rewards.

REALMS OF PUGMIRE PDF VERSION - The digital version of Realms of Pugmire, fulfilled by our partners at DriveThruRPG.com. Kickstarter backers will receive a redemption links for an early version of this book before it goes on sale to the public. This initial "Advance Version" will be used to get feedback from the fans to make the final version the best that it can be. When it has been updated to the final version, it will automatically be added to your DriveThruRPG library and available for download at your convenience.

REALMS OF PUGMIRE HARDCOVER BOOKS - The main goal of this campaign is to fund the creation, production, and print run of a standard and limited edition deluxe hardcover editions of this book. Note that all Reward Tiers that include the physical hardcover version also include the digital PDF version as a bonus. Shipping costs ARE NOT included in the cost of your pledge. You will be charged for shipping after the campaign through the pledge manager.

Choosing Your Reward Tier

There has been some churn over this past week - a few Reward Tier adjustments and changes by backers, as budgets changed and people have seen the game in play and worked through the draft manuscript. In these final days it's best to ensure that you've selected the Reward Tier that offers you the options and rewards you want to receive and are ready to lock down. This timing - before the campaign ends - is the absolute most affordable and inclusive these rewards will be, and will save headaches and heartbreaks if fully considered now.

This is just the first step, however, in completing your pledge for this campaign. Additional optional extras can be added to your pledge, rounding our your rewards and increasing the overall funding and maybe getting us closer to a Stretch Goal. This book does contain guidance and suggestions for adapting first edition material, and the conversion guide for updating your Pugmire 1e dog characters will be available online, so you can absolutely make use of earlier edition supplements.  In fact, many of the first edition books are available as Add On options.

First Step: Reward Tier

To summarize the first part of this post, the absolute best way to ensure that you're getting the primary rewards you want from this kickstarter is to ensure you've selected the appropriate Backer Reward Tier. Selecting the right Reward Tier covers about 95% of the options available to you. If you want a PDF only, make sure you've selected the correct reward. If you want the deluxe hardcover version, double-check your reward tier to ensure the proper option is featured. If you're going digital now but want the option of getting a discounted Print-on-Demand copy later, make sure you've got a reward tier that includes it.

Once you've completed that important step, you're going to want to look at the Add On rewards for any reward "bits" that don't automatically fall into your reward tier. That takes us to the Add On step.

Step Two: Add-Ons.

Once you've chosen your pledge tier, you've likely already included the main rewards you want. In addition to the rewards offered as part of the Reward Tier configurations, there are a few other possible rewards you may wish to add. All Add-On rewards are described in our Add On menu below.

Each Add On includes an extra amount to add on to your total pledge amount.

The Add On option menu appears in the second part of your pledge confirmation. When you decided to back the Realms of Pugmire campaign, you first choose a Pledge Reward Tier. Once you've selected that, you can configure your reward with additional options.

•  Realms of Pugmire PDF - Add an extra digital redemption for the Realms of Pugmire PDF to your rewards list (includes the discounted PoD option as well).
•  Pugmire 1E Digital Collection - Add "The Dog Bundle" to your rewards list. This bundle contains the following 1E Pugmire digital titles: Pugmire Core Rulebook PDF, Pugmire: Thank You Darcy Cat, Pugmire Guide Screen PDF, Pugmire Card Set 1-3 PDF, Secret of Vinsen's Tomb, Burried Bones PDF, Pan's Guide for New Pioneers PDF, Tales of Good Dogs PDF.
•  Mau 1E Digital Collection - Add "The Cat Bundle" to your rewards list. This bundle contains the following 1E Monarchies of Mau digital titles: Monarchies of Mau PDF, Roll of Good Dogs and Exellent Cats PDF, Tales of Excellent Cats PDF, Monarchies of Mau Guide Screen PDF, Adventures for Curios Cats PDF. 
•  Pirates of Pugmire Digital Bundle - Add "The Bird Bundle" to your rewards list. This bundle contains the following 1E Pirates of Pugmire digital titles: Pirates of Pugmire PDF, Pirates of Pugmire Guide Screen PDF, Sunken Bones PDF. 
•  Squeaks in the Deep Bundle  - Add "The Mouse Bundle" to your rewards list. This bundle contains the following 1E Squeaks in the Deep digital titles: Squeaks in the Deep PDF, Connection Lost PDF, Squeaks in the Deep Guide Screen PDF. 

Backers who've chosen to receive either of the hardcover editions of Realms of Pugmire also have a few  options for additional rewards. All physical rewards will be sent as a single shipment once the Realms of Pugmire books are printed and ready to go. As with all physical items, International shipping charges will be added in the Pledge Manager once the final dimensions and costs are known, and must be paid before the shipments are sent out.

•  Guide Screen - unlocked via Stretch Goal, this reference screen features brave dog artwork on the outside and handy charts and tables on the inside to make a Guide's job a bit easier.
•  Realms of Pugmire standard hardcover - you can add a copy (or an extra copy) of the standard hardcover version to your rewards shipment
•  Realms of Pugmire Deluxe hardcover - you can add a copy (or an extra copy) of the limited edition hardcover version to your rewards shipment

You can add or update your Add On choices right up until the campaign ends on August 18th at 2:00 EDT. If you've already pledged, you just have to hit the Manage Your Pledge button on the top of the campaign main page.

Once you've decided to Pledge to the campaign, or to Manage your Pledge if you've already backed, you either Confirm or Change Your Pledge on the first menu.

Pick a Pledge Tier, then Add On Options

Once I select my pledge, I'm given the opportunity to click a green "Pledge" confirmation button. Once confirmed, I am taken to the second part of the Pledge process, where I can further Configure my reward. There are many optional Add Ons, not just those visible at the top of the page. It pays to scroll down.

Once you've selected your Pledge, and then picked any Add On options, you press continue and review one final time before confirming your pledge.

Using myself as an example, I've pledged to the deluxe edition tier. During the Add On option review, I decided to add a standard copy of the hardcover that'll be a gift for my eldest child (planning ahead!), as well as a Guide Screen for myself! 

Once I click Confirm, my reward tier and add ons are set for my pledge. Note that I've included my shipping destination, but no international shipping charges have been calculated. Those will be handled and charged in BackerKit when the books are preparing to ship.

You should also be aware that any available Add On options will be made available in our BackerKit pledge manager, so if you're unsure about adding on something at this point, you will be able to adjust your pledge in the post-campaign phase.

Pledging to the campaign also opens up the Stretch Goal rewards as thanks for your participation. We'll review our Stretch Goal accomplishments on Wednesday, but it's important to note that backers who wait and Pre-Order Realms of Pugmire at a later date will not have any Stretch Goal rewards automatically added to their rewards list. The Stretch Goal rewards will only automatically be added to the rewards for those who participated in this Kickstarter campaign.

OPTIONAL HARDCOVER ADD ON REWARDS

All Add On and additional or extra hardcovers can only be added to a reward tier that already includes a hardcover version of this book (and has therefore established shipping parameters). The Guide Screen must also be added to a hardcover reward tier, since it is a physical item that requires shipping. As with your pledge, international shipping charges will be calculated in the Pledge Manager with all physical rewards  sent in a single shipment once the Realms of Pugmire books are printed and ready to fulfill.

To add to Yosha's words, don't fret if you had forgotten to select an Add On by the end of the campaign. These Add Ons will be available to select in our post-campaign Pledge Manager for those who participated in our campaign and have full access to the Pledge Manager. So, if you are undecided at this time, you will be able to hold off until we're closer to the final reward shipment goes out.

Step 1: Pledge Tier

Step 2: Add On Options

Again, your first step should involve your main reward selection, and your Add On Options will build upon that. If you selected the PDF-only tier, you will be presented with digital options. If you select a hardcover tier, you will be presented with physical reward options. You cannot add on additional physical rewards if neither of the Realms of Pugmire hardcover books are included in your pledge tier reward list, but these Add Ons will appear in BackerKit if you later adjust your pledge choice.

Note that all funds are expressed in US Dollars, although Kickstarter displays the approximate conversion rate.

It Adds Up!

That should explain the process of Selecting your Reward Tier and Add On options and confirming your TOTAL PLEDGE AMOUNT. Since increasing your pledge amount increases the overall funding level of the project, add-ons can help us achieve our Stretch Goal funding targets, so it benefits us all to suggest that you double-check to make sure you're getting all of the rewards you want.

Additionally, to restate Yosha's advice, please review your personal budget and ensure you've selected the appropriate reward tier and add ons for your current financial situation. Kickstarter will begin charging your payment method once the campaign ends, so ensure you've budgeted correctly.

Conclusion

As we move through these final days of the campaign, please ensure you've chosen the correct Pledge Tier for the rewards you want (at least at this point). And beyond that - please make sure you've investigated and selected any add-ons you wish to receive. If you have any issues with the Pledge process, either selecting the reward tier or Adding On optional rewards, try a different browser or device. Kickstarter is always refining their processes, but sometimes things are a little sticky. Changing browsers often solves the issue.

On Thursday, just before the campaign ends, I will send an update detailing the steps that occur after the campaign concludes, including notes about our Pledge Manager and the communication plan going forward.

So, just like always: Spread the word! Share your excitement on social media! Tell your friends! We're about to finish this amazing adventure, so let's make sure that none of our friends miss out!

And I'll be back Tuesday with the FINAL manuscript section for Realms of Pugmire, making the complete text available for all backers to review before the campaign ends!

Our current Stretch Goal target! Let's see if we can't unlock this before the big finale!

At $55,000 in Funding – ROLL20 CHARACTER SHEET – Assisting with online play, a Realms of Pugmire character sheet will be created and made available on Roll20.

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