Critical Kit

Hey all,

I've been quiet recently because we are at that frustrating point of waiting for the books to arrive. I've managed to find out which container ship they are on and below is a link so you can see their progress:

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:685831/mmsi:563295600/imo:9472189/vessel:COSCO%20EXCELLENCE

They are estimated to arrive in port on October 3rd and then we have to wait for customs clearance. I'll keep you updated on that process when they land in port, but in the meantime help yourself to following them!

Once we have them, we will begin fulfilment immediately.

WE WILL REACH OUT TO CONFIRM ADDRESSES BEFORE SENDING.

I also had some pictures of the dice that I completely forgot to share with you, so here they are:



There is also a blue set, but for some reason we didn't get photos of them. I'll try procure some just before they are loaded on to the air freight.

Finally, I have another little campaign running for a comic book I have written. I appreciate it might not be your thing, but please do take a look: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/critical-kit-ltd/rabbit-stew-part-1-a-southern-gothic-horror-comic

Okay, that's all for now, thank you for your patience. We're almost there.


Tim (and Simon)

Hey all,

So, at last I can say that production is complete on Wires In The Woods. 

Before I get into the fulfilment bit, here is a quick video of the box, punch outs, journals and rulebook all playing nice together (extra space is for minis and cards).

(give us a subscribe as I intend to do some play throughs soon).

There are still a couple of hurdles to go, but they are just a matter of time. Wires in The Woods is now a thing and we can confidently say that this is the year it will be out in the world!

Our aim is to get it to everyone before the end of October, so you can have some Halloween fun and also cosy storytelling evenings as the winter nights draw in.

So, what happens now?

Several pallets will be making their way across the ocean next week. When we receive these can be hit and miss depending on customs, but usually we anticipate 4-5 weeks. We'll then start fulfilment worldwide. 

We're not sure how long that part will take as we have never done anything this big before, but it will be all hands on deck, I promise. For the US and EU we are looking to ship from within those territories so we can remove all nasty customs surprises.

That's all for now, I'll keep you in the loop as I know more.

Tim (& Simon who I think I've convinced to create a new TTRPG with me).

Hey there,

Another quick update to let you know that the journals are now complete:



As with everything else in this project, Simon and I went a bit above and beyond on the nostalgia production values. We were specifically trying to emulate the old Composition styles schoolbooks. That meant rounded edges and sourcing book-binding cloth in the right colour for the spines.

I think we actually might have ticked all of our boxes.

Oh, and of course there are the interior wood free, fountain-pen friendly paper on the interior that simon added a few small embellishments to.



It's another step closer to having this project ready to head out of the door.

In other news, I have asked the printer to air-freight a few copies of the book and journal to me so I can take some better images.


We're only waiting for the boxes, punch out cards and dice to come out of production now and then we are good to fulfil.

Back soon with another update.

Tim & Simon

Hey there,

Just dropping in with a quick update with the actual finished book. And it's not just pictures!

Here's a video short of the books rolling off the print line, plus one being opened and shown off for your viewing pleasure.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1zDU2AMZTKs

The boxes should also be off the production line soon, so I'll drop a video of them as soon as I can.

Back with more soon!

Tim and Simon, both fans of that robot arm.

Hey there,

As the books are being bound, I managed to badger a photo from the printer with the printed edges that incorporate Simon's leaf design. They will look much better once bound (and once I have them to get better photos, but here is what they are looking like:


It's a short but sweet one, today, but I thought you might like to see the books as they progress. I'm hoping to get photos from the printer of the full book very soon, but I'll also be getting some copies sent to me by air freight so I can show them off with better images.

If your address has changed, please don't worry. We will reach out to all backers just before fulfilment. I'll do this in updates and emails direct.

That's all for now. Have a great weekend.

Tim (and Simon)