Do I need the Novella/RPG to enjoy the RPG/Novella?
Nope. They complement each other very well, and provide different perspectives into the universe we’ve created.
The novella is spoiler-free as it relates to the scenarios in the book and can be handed to your players as additional background into their characters.
For horror fans the RPG book expands the world tremendously, giving you a look behind the scenes that can be enjoyed by all. You’ll also find out what happens after the events of the novella.
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What about backers outside of the US?
This Kickstarter has backer tiers for folks all over the world. Electronic only options are available, and for those backing physical rewards there are POD options for folks outside the US.
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What is POD?
Print-On-Demand allows the publisher to circumvent the challenges and costs associated with batch printing and get books into your hands much easier for everyone involved. DriveThruRPG and DriveThruFiction have printing facilities throughout the world giving every backer, regardless of their location, the opportunity to purchase the books without paying the exorbitant fees associated with international shipping.
This is the solution that Saturday Morning Scenarios has decided on for all non-US backers of the novella.
All RPG books, regardless of the backer’s location will be POD. I don’t have the resources to ship the RPGs out. The novella is an experiment to asses feasibility of expanding physical books offered in future Kickstarters.
Shipping estimates can be found here: https://support.drivethrurpg.com/hc/en-us/articles/209936893-Estimated-Shipping-Costs-For-Printed-Products
And Printing Estimates can be found here: The novella will be is 6” x 9” and 100 pages and the RPG 8.5” x 10” and ~150-175 pages https://www.drivethrurpg.com/pub_pod_cost.php
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What are the differences between the versions of the novella?
The differences between the two versions is literally the paper it’s printed on. The POD will be 70 lb paper versus 100 lb, and that the KS exclusive will be glossier. The content is the same, the covers are the same, and the interiors will both be premium color.
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Why can’t I get everything all at once?
Items will be released as they’re available so that backers do not have to wait on the novella or add-ons as the RPG is being finished. Add-on items that have already been published will be released within 2 weeks of funds clearing.
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Will there be add-ons? If so what will they be?
Yes. Lamp’s Light Sanitarium (PDF and POD) and Invitation Only will be available via Backerkit. Other add-ons may be added as stretch-goals.
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Why aren’t there more stretch goals?
Simply put I don’t want to overextend myself or my creators with unplanned work. The books, as they are presented, do not rely on stretch goals to bring you the best products possible. They are the first of many products and we want to get you the best product possible and to deliver it on time.
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All Rewards Go Out In 2020
Despite reading this a hundred times there are a few typos. ALL rewards will be sent in 2020, not 2021 as a few say. I’m sorry for the confusion!
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