A Fresh Wind and a Fresh TTS Kit!
10 months ago
– Fri, Feb 09, 2024 at 01:30:27 PM
Ahoy, ye backers!
It’s been all-hands-on-deck here at Leder Games as we take the new factions in Ahoy through their final development pass. I doubt any midshipman has ever had to suffer under a more exacting instructor than Captain Brachmann, and these new factions are ready to go toe-to-toe with any in the core game…or should I say “sail-to-sail?” I don’t know how long I can keep up the nautical talk.
At any rate, we’re happy to report that we’ve got a big update for you all. Over the past few months, Nick has been working hard to get the final balance right on all four of the new factions. Each has received a number of gameplay and balance improvements. For my part, I’ll say that I’ve become a particular fan of the Coral Cap Pirates whose pickup-and-deliver puzzles will baffle even lovers of Root’s Keepers in Iron.
In addition, Kyle has been chipping away at the art list. We’ve got some exciting surprises on that front we’ll share with you next month, but for now, please enjoy these charming backs for two of the Blackfish Brigade’s cards.
From here to the end of the project, we’ll likely be providing you with monthly updates relating to the design of the final game, the “Treasures and Turmoil” pack, and any news about the game’s eventual production and fulfillment.
Support Questions
Finally, as always, if you have any questions, feel free to write to us at
[email protected].
Ahoy Base Game Shipping Status
11 months ago
– Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 12:17:57 PM
Hi everyone,
This is a quick update on the status for pledges that contained the Ahoy base game (“Ahoy, All Aboard!” backers)
A Note on Tracking Data
Once your order for the Ahoy base game ships, all backers will receive a tracking email from their respective fulfillment company and will not be notified through Backerkit. Please keep an eye on your inboxes for this information.
North America
Because of the holiday shipping volume at our fulfiller, we are scheduled to have Ahoy base games shipped during January. Once they are ready to begin fulfillment, they expect a quick turnaround for the packing process to complete within 1-2 business days. Orders will typically deliver within 5-10 business days in the US and 10-15 business days in Canada from the time you receive your tracking information.
Australia and New Zealand
An export of backers was delivered to our fulfillment partner, VR Distribution, last Friday and shipping has already commenced. We expect backers who submitted their surveys last week to complete fulfillment by end of year.
For any backers that have submitted past our initial date, we will process on a weekly basis and provide piecemeal to our fulfiller. Orders will typically deliver within 1-2 weeks from the time you receive your tracking information.
Europe and Rest of World
An export of backers was delivered to our fulfillment partner, Fulfillment EU, last Friday and shipping has already commenced. We expect backers who submitted their surveys last week to complete fulfillment by end of year.
For any backers that have submitted past our initial date, we will process on a weekly basis and provide piecemeal to our fulfiller. From the time you receive your tracking information, orders will typically deliver within 1-2 weeks for backers within Europe and 2-4 weeks for the rest of the world.
Can’t Fill Your Survey? Other Questions?
For any assistance or questions, such as being unable to find or access your survey, please contact us at
[email protected] and we can assist you.
Please note that backers who could not find their surveys initially may want to try to log into Backerkit again. A batch of backers with payment or pledge errors were recently imported into the pledge manager on Tuesday so you may be able to access your accounts now.
Office Closure
Please note that starting tomorrow, December 22nd, our office will be closed for the holidays and will resume business on January 2nd. Our inbox will not be monitored during this time and if you require assistance, we will get back to you as soon as we can after the new year.
Thank you from the Leder Games team, and we wish you all happy holidays and a happy new year!
Pledge Manager Surveys and Ahoy Base Game Shipping
11 months ago
– Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 08:30:49 AM
Hi everyone!
Please read the following on what the next steps are now that the funding campaign has ended. We will cover information on how to submit your order for your pledge, use the pledge manager system, and address any other FAQs regarding the campaign.
What’s Next?
The next step for backers is to wait for your Backerkit email invites to gain access to your account. You will have from now until the lockdown date to finalize any details pertaining to your order.
What is a Pledge Manager and Why Does It Matter?
Essentially, a pledge manager is how we gather information about your order and where you can:
- Review your order information
- Manage your shipping address
- Add additional items to your order
- Pay for shipping, any applicable taxes, and/or add-ons
Please note that outstanding balances will not be charged until the order lockdown date (Current estimate: Nov 2024).
The Smoke Test and Survey Emails
Today, we will be starting a "smoke test", where 5% of backers from our campaign will receive their Backerkit survey invites early. After allowing 24 hours to address any issues backers in the smoke test might come across, we will send email invites to the rest of the campaign on Wednesday Dec 13.
Backers who are part of the smoke test will receive their survey invite within the next few hours. Please remember to check your spam folders.
If any backers part of the smoke test encounter any issues or erroneous pricing, please let us know at
[email protected] and we'll look into it for correction!
“Ahoy, All Aboard” Backers
For backers in the “Ahoy, All Aboard” pledge level, once you receive your pledge manager invite, we kindly ask that you complete your survey with your shipping and order information within 48 hours of receiving your invite so that we can coordinate shipping with our fulfillment partners. We will do our best to ship the game as quickly as possible, however due to holiday order volumes from our fulfillment partners, we cannot provide any guarantee on delivery by a certain date for the holidays.
We will hand the export of backers for the Ahoy base game to our fulfillment partners on Friday Dec 15, so please ensure your surveys are complete before this date. Any surveys that miss this initial date will be processed on a weekly basis. Tracking notices will be emailed directly to the email address on your survey and deliveries are typically within 2-3 weeks from the day you receive your tracking information.
FAQs
If I’m not in the smoke test, when can I expect my survey email?
We expect all backers to receive their invites by
Wednesday Dec 13. If you still have not seen any sign of your survey after
Monday Dec 18, please email
[email protected] and we can send your survey to you manually.
Please remember to check spam folders.
I pledged for the Ahoy, All Aboard! Pledge level. When will I receive my Ahoy base game?
If your survey is submitted by EOD Thursday Dec 14, your shipment information will be given to the relevant fulfillment partner on Friday Dec 15. We will do our best to ship as quickly as possible, however due to holiday order volumes from our fulfillment partners, we cannot provide any guarantee on delivery by a certain date for the holidays. We should expect all backers who pledged for the base game to receive their copy typically within 2-3 weeks from the day you receive your tracking information.
Can I add more copies of the Ahoy base game to my pledge?
Unfortunately, we are not offering the base game through the pledge manager.
To purchase the base game, you can still visit our
webstore or your favourite friendly local game store for a copy.
When will you charge for shipping and/or add-ons?
We are currently estimating to charge credit cards for shipping costs and any add-ons in Nov 2024. The exact date will be specified at least two weeks ahead of time in an official update.
When will surveys be locked down? What does it mean?
When surveys are locked down, you will be prevented from editing the items in your order survey. The current lock down date is set for Nov 2024. The exact date will be specified at least two weeks ahead of time in an official update.
When is the last day I can change my shipping address?
We will send a 48 hour final address reminder roughly 1-2 months before we plan on starting fulfillment. This is so that we can forward addresses and order information to our shippers for early preparation.
How many copies can I pledge for?
Each backer is limited to a total of 6 copies of Ahoy New Horizons.
Will shipping costs increase if I add extra products?
Yes. Shipping costs increase per added item and will automatically recalculate shipping in your cart based on your order contents before checkout. To review our shipping costs again, you can refer to
this link from the campaign page.
Will I get multiple metal coin Upgrade packs and mini-expansions if I purchase multiple copies of Ahoy New Horizons?
Yes! Each copy of the Ahoy New Horizons will include one copy of the metal coin upgrade pack and mini expansion.
Will I be able to switch pledge levels?
Unfortunately because we are not offering the Ahoy base game through the pledge manager, switching pledge levels will not be offered.
Retailers
If you are a retailer, please contact
[email protected] instead of our general support email for any questions. Our dedicated sales manager is available to you and will generally respond within 3-5 business days.
Questions or other Support Help?
We Did It! Smooth Seas Ahead ... 🚢
12 months ago
– Wed, Dec 06, 2023 at 01:45:07 PM
A Message from Patrick:
My thanks to you all for helping us fund! Even after all these parties (campaigns) each one feels personal and invigorating to me. Despite the potential anxiety that leads up to success, I anticipate these times with joy. Your support during these critical moments makes all of this possible. I love serving you and we are grateful for your continued support.
We have just returned from PAX Unplugged where we were very busy. We had a wonderful draft of Ahoy: New Horizons with us. We showed it to folks that stopped by the booth and people responded with enthusiasm. We also brought the production proof of Arcs with us. We showed it to people that stopped by and people responded to that with enthusiasm as well. Both projects had a surge while we were at the show, so it all paid off!
Now we are tired from the show. Nick can barely talk and claimed that he exchanged his voice for a good campaign. We are going to take a few days off, but we will be back soon making some of the best board games on the market.
We were on a pretty aggressive timeline to get this project going, while a lot of resources were still committed to wrapping up Arcs. I would like to thank everyone on the team for getting it together so well and so quickly. We could not have done it without you.
I would call out the following:
Nick Brachmann - The designer and developer of the expansion. He pitched this project to us not too long ago and he was instrumental in pulling it together quickly.
Brooke Nelson - Our marketing monster that worked tirelessly to get everything for the campaign and PAX U into their proper place.
Emily Mattingley - Framed up the early campaign page for us and set us up for success with foundational graphic design tasks.
What now? Now we'll be slowing down as we coast into the new year. We will be resting, refocusing, and getting ready for an amazing 2024! Please look forward to an update on this campaign in the new year.
In the meantime, you are invited to
tune in to the December Design Chat on the 12th at 2 PM CT. Cole and I will be back to talk about PAX Unplugged, the newest
Arcs production from the factory, and more. We won't have a lot to say about Ahoy, but we'll try to make it worth watching anyway.
Thank you and take care!
Patrick Leder, Owner
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