Brief Update for Monkeywood Backers Only
about 4 years ago – Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 12:23:09 AM

Hello backers,

As you're aware, there are many supply chain shortages and other problems impacting companies worldwide, both large and small. Unfortunately, we are not immune to these, and we are experiencing them in a few places. One I want to talk to you about today concerns Monkeywood.

While sourcing lumber, we found we could not locate Monkeywood, until finally, one vendor had some in stock - a small quantity. But there were two problems with it:

1) It was an unusual size, which meant we would need to utilize extra labor time to use it.

2) It was dramatically higher in price than when we'd run the campaign, which meant we would be breaking even or losing money on many of these products.

Neither one of these problems was a deal breaker for me - I resolved to bite the bullet, absorb the added costs, and deliver for our backers, and we ordered the lumber. We did, however, order a small test batch, rather than ordering the whole campaign's worth all at once, just in case we ran into issues. This, unfortunately, proved wise.

We've discovered that this material looks quite different from what we've sourced in the past. The reason for this, it turns out, is that this is, in fact, MonkeyPOD - a different species entirely! However, it is the only thing we can find from any vendor for Monkeywood. These samples are being provided to give you an idea of what to expect. 

Based on the sample images we had in the campaign, this probably isn't what you're expecting, and I'm concerned that you may be disappointed if you receive this. As such, I wanted to reach out and show you what the stock looked like ahead of time... and offer you an option to choose something else before we ship.

Your Options

If you'd like, you may switch your Monkeywood pieces over to your choice of Bolivian Rosewood or Wenge for all Monkeywood pieces in your order. Both woods were offered at a higher price point than Monkeywood in the campaign, and generally will be closer to what you selected than the wood we've received. If you elect to switch, there will be no additional charge for these items.

I've taken a couple photos with examples of all three woods for a direct comparison:

One more, with more focus on Bolivian Rosewood and Wenge:

Perhaps you're looking at these photos, and your decision is already clear - either you're happy with the material we've received, or you'd much prefer one of the two options offered above. Great! You can skip ahead to the next section.

But if you're still on the fence, I may be able to offer a little bit of guidance. If you like the look of the dark Monkeywood but not the lighter piece, I would recommend switching to Wenge. It's uniformly exceptionally dark, while this Monkeywood sample is atypical. In my opinion, you will most likely not be happy with the Monkeywood piece you receive - chances are low that it will be as dark as the sample here. If you like the look of the lighter Monkeywood, you may well be happy with what you get. But if you are torn, I would recommend switching to Bolivian Rosewood. It can vary significantly in tone - some pieces can be quite dark, even darker than the dark Monkeywood sample, but in all cases it will be tighter grained, more dense and offer more contrast.

The last question you may have is probably, "What if I receive the Monkeywood piece I ordered and don't like it?" You can reach out to us, and we'll set up an exchange as soon as possible, but there will be some delay. But, if you are asking this question now, I would strongly recommend making a switch now, which will save you (and us!) significant time and trouble.

How to Request a Switch

To request to change your pending Monkeywood items over to Wenge or Bolivian Rosewood, please click here and fill out this form ASAP.

We'll process all form entries as quickly as possible, and we'll be keeping a close eye for submissions as time goes on. If we have any issue processing your request, we'll reach out to you directly, so keep an eye on your email over the next week or so. Don't worry if you don't hear back from us right away - we'll be busy working through the changes for a bit, but we will get to your request. Please do not submit multiple entries - that will only slow us down. We'll issue confirmations via email after making the changes, and as long as you respond in a timely fashion, we expect we'll be able to process all of these requests prior to shipment.

Note that if you do elect to switch, there is a chance that your order is slightly delayed, as we will need to pivot and make some additional Tiles out of the new material you've chosen. But I expect this delay should be no more than 1-2 weeks, if it occurs at all, which is less than what you can expect if you receive a Tile you don't like and need to set up an exchange, so I would say it's still a fairly easy choice.

I apologize for the late notice and inconvenience, and thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding as we sort through these issues and work to deliver the best products we can to you.

~ Ed Maranville, VP Crowdfunding Fulfillment

Fulfillment Begins! February 2022
about 4 years ago – Tue, Feb 01, 2022 at 11:05:53 PM

Hello everyone!

Well, the time has come! We've finally reached the first month of fulfillment! Let's check in and see how things are going.

Key takeaways

• Fulfillment is beginning THIS MONTH! Backers should expect shipping notifications to begin mid-month, getting heavier towards the end of the month.
• Due to supply chain issues, there may be a slight delay with the Caster Tile - we will not delay shipping orders on account of this, however, and will do our best to avoid impact to backers.
• The Tavern Tile may be undergoing a slight change.
• Production is proceeding, with items being put through final tests and entering production (existing product lines already in production).
• Boxes are on the way!
• We do expect to complete shipping the first wave by month's end, on schedule, though it may be tight.
• Once you receive your order, we'd love to see how you're putting it to use! Tag us so we can find your setup:

https://www.instagram.com/wyrmwoodgaming/

https://twitter.com/wyrmwoodgaming

https://www.youtube.com/wyrmwoodtv

https://www.facebook.com/wyrmwoodgaming

Coming Soon to a Table Near You

It feels great to be so close to shipping! We hope you're as excited as we are. We can't wait for you to receive your orders, and we hope to see lots of Tabletop Tiles, Vaults and more in action soon. Until next time...

~ Ed Maranville, VP Crowdfunding Fulfillment for Wyrmwood

Fulfillment Update: January 2022
about 4 years ago – Tue, Jan 04, 2022 at 09:50:50 PM

Hi everybody!

Welcome to 2022! As we begin the new year, we're gearing up for fulfillment... let's see what's new:

Key Takeaways

• Fulfillment is beginning soon!
• Production working on existing designs, final designs on new items wrapping up so production can begin on those.
• Final sourcing hurdles being cleared.
• February Wave addresses will be locked in 48 hours - make any necessary changes to your address ASAP. This is recommended for all backers, but especially those in the February wave.
• preview of box samples or anything else we got
• will we be on time?

Fulfillment Begins Soon!

The wait is almost over - thanks for your patience, and we can't wait to introduce you to our little friends...

BackerKit locked: design progress, packaging and a CELEBRITY GUEST!
over 4 years ago – Thu, Dec 02, 2021 at 04:28:18 AM

Hello everyone, and let me extend to you a big, six-sided welcome to this update for December!

It's hard to believe the end of the year is creeping up on us - but that brings us one step closer to fulfillment! Let's get right to it with this month's video... with our special guest, JASON! What? He's not a celebrity? Well, he's one of the stars of a hit web series called Wyrm Lyfe that EVERYONE is talking about, so allow me to *respectfully* disagree. And hey, I'm one of the stars, too! Oh, yeah, and I guess Bobby. It's really kind of an ensemble cast... but anyway, let's dive into the latest star-studded update!

Summary

• Orders are in and locked, and we've been proceeding to line up supplied and finish final design work.
• Packaging is in development and being finalized, as well. This project has spurred a complete packaging overhaul, which was long overdue for us.
• Pre-orders remain open, so it's not too late for anyone that missed the project - you can send this link to anyone interested.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...

The holidays are here, which means WyrmwoodGaming.com has our holiday offerings for sale - and going fast! If you're interested, check it out - but soon, since we're running out of inventory pretty quickly this year. Of particular interest to backers of this campaign, we're offering board games - and board game bundles - for the first time, as well as Roll The Dice options, the Classic Adventuring Party promo, and more - but only while supplies last. See all the deals here.

Until Next Time

Thanks for all of your support! As we close out 2021 and head into 2022, all the best to you and yours - stay safe, stay warm, and stay in the game. :)

~ Ed Maranville, VP Crowdfunding for Wyrmwood

BackerKit charges processed! What's Next?
over 4 years ago – Tue, Nov 02, 2021 at 03:52:16 AM

Hello, all you hexy people!

Eh? No good? Okay. Just trying to mix it up with the intros a little bit. You win some, you lose some, right?

Okay, well, here we are, update time once again! You know the drill - here's the video, or you can skip below if you're one of those "reading" types.

Summary

• BackerKit charges have been processed! You should have an email from BackerKit confirming your charge, or notifying you if there was a problem with your payment. If there was any issue, please resolve it by updating your card information as soon as possible. Reach out to us with any issues.
• Orders are locked, we've got numbers and projects on which to base our production, and I have passed those numbers on to the department heads to plan production and labor. Design is finalizing the parts of the project still requiring their attention, and then we move on to active production!
• Pre-orders have been coming in since the campaign ended, and if you placed a pre-order and are reading this update: welcome! Incoming pre-orders will be charged every Friday, beginning this Friday, November 5th. Likewise, any backers that confirm their order late will also be charged on the Friday after they confirm their order. This will continue for the duration of the project.

Charts and Stats

Note: These charts are the same ones in the video above, just presented in a slightly less fun way! Huzzah!

Tabletop Tile Popularity

Wood Selections (not including RTD)

Wood Selections (including RTD)

Weird Stats

• So far, over 27,280 Tabletop Tiles have been ordered. This is a sufficient amount for the entire population of Lindenhurst, NY to each receive 1 Tabletop Tile.
• We will have to drill over 163,000 magnet holes (6 per tile). This is silly, and we are going to build a custom machine to do it because we asked and no one wants to drill 163,000 holes.

For the next few, I have some VISUAL AIDS! Enjoy! (Also, I am not very good at photoshop. I am sorry.)

All the ordered Tile Rack segments, laid end to end, would go on for a quarter of a mile. If they were magnetically attached to one another and stacked vertically, the line would be as tall as the 36th tallest building in the world, the Al Hamra tower in Kuwait:

All the Tabletop Tiles ordered, if stacked, would be over 1,400 feet tall. This is as tall as the 28th tallest building in the world, which also happens to be the thinnest skyscraper, 111 West 57th Street in New York City.

Finally, if you were to connect all the Tabletop Tiles end to end, it would stretch about 9,000 feet - which is as long as your average commercial airport runway.

Okay, that's about it for this one. I hope you enjoyed this departure, given we don't have a ton of serious stuff to talk about. But, in all seriousness, everything looks good and is progressing fine, and I'll keep you posted month to month on how it's looking.

Thanks for all of your support, and I hope you had a great Halloween, assuming you celebrate it... and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving this month, should you celebrate it! Until next time!

~ Ed Maranville, VP Crowdfunding for Wyrmwood