Designer Issues
about 5 years ago
– Mon, Mar 08, 2021 at 11:25:05 PM
Hey everyone, I was hoping I wouldn't have to make this update but unfortunately we're experiencing major design-related delays due to COVID. A this point we have lost contact with the designer and based on the situation as it stood at this point we can't say for certain if the designer will be able to complete the project. We're looking into other potential designers in the interim. Unfortunately the design work had been mostly paid to this point and those funds will likely not be recoverable, but we should be able to make up for it within the next few months so once we determine the situation for certain and, if necessary, secure a new designer we should be able to proceed and finalize the project.
Apologies again for the delays on this, we're working to get this out as soon as we can.
Art Complete!
over 5 years ago
– Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 06:13:21 PM
We finally have all our art! The designer is working on the final placement and we'll be tweaking and editing some text, but we're about there! Here's an overlay of what to generally expect:
- Final PDF released hopefully within the next few weeks, depending on how long the final text edits and layout take
- Once the PDF is finalized we'll be moving to get the printing, we're anticipating about 3 months turnaround on this
- Once the printed copies are received, we'll work to get all physical rewards sent out over the next few weeks. International shipments may take a bit longer to arrive.
Additionally, the Character Builder is making good progress! Currently the Technique builder is displaying full cost and modifier level for all mods and limits as they are input. We'll have more on this as it wraps up and we prepare to launch it, likely in its own post.
Final Push
over 5 years ago
– Sat, Sep 05, 2020 at 01:14:30 PM
Hey everyone, quick update for this month as we move to close out the project.
Currently, we have one final splash page, about 5 maps, and 2 more Kickstarter Bonus character designs to complete. Our goal is to finish this all up this month and have it off to the printers, should artist schedules work out favorably. Either way, we'll have this ready to print very soon, and will update with a shipment schedule once we've got it. When we've completed the digital version, we'll send out another download link specifically for that.
The Character Builder is also coming along well, the focus is making sure the Technique building section works properly which is by far the most complex aspect of the program. We'll announce a more firm release date as that comes together.
Finally, keep an eye on our website, we've got an exciting announcement coming within the next few days!
Best in Class Beta Document Released!
over 5 years ago
– Thu, Aug 06, 2020 at 01:07:14 PM
At long last, we have released the beta document for Best in Class! This document will have as much art as is currently complete, the final release will include the completed art as well as the final three Kickstarter bonus character sheets which were not quite finished for this release. The Beta should be fully playable and includes all 10 base character sheets from levels 1 to 6. Our goal is to complete the artwork by the end of September and have it off to the printers, with the full PDF release coming out immediately. Thanks again everyone for your patience and support, we're almost done!
Progress Update
over 5 years ago
– Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 09:37:53 PM
Hey everyone, just a quick update on Best in Class's progress.
We're working on getting the final pieces of art, but we have submitted a large package to our designer to complete a beta version for immediate digital release. Unfortunately due to the size of the package and unrelated internet issues, it's the transfer is being delayed. I've been told the internet has been half-restored and the hope is that this will be resolved in the next few days so we can complete the file transfer and the beta version for release. If all goes well my goal is to be releasing the files for download within a week.
Based on the remaining art, we're anticipating about 2 more months depending on artist bandwidth and availability before we will fully finish the book and send it to the printer. More to come on that as we work to get it completed.
