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MCDM Productions
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The MCDM RPG - Backer Packet Timeline
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The surveys are out.
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Jerod Bennett
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MCDM Productions
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PROJECT UPDATE
MCDM Productions
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8 months ago

Project Update: In the beginning we started with Four Words.

Designing The Game: Tactical Heroic Cinematic Fantasy

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PROJECT UPDATE
MCDM Productions
CREATOR
6 days ago

Project Update: The MCDM RPG - Backer Packet Timeline

Prepare to Draw Steel!


Hey folks!

We are very close to having something for you all to try out. We just sent the latest playtest packet to our contract and volunteer testers, and they’ve already started pounding on it. If things go well, we think this will be the packet that goes to Patrons in July sometime and if that goes well, that packet will be what we send to you in August. As the MCDM Team is out of office at GenCon at the start of August, so we expect to deliver the packet a few weeks after we return. This makes it so that the packet can include the encounter that the folks at GenCon will be playing! Exciting!

That packet you get will still be a playtest packet. You folks are going to have tons of feedback! But, as you know, the stuff we send you will be “close to final.” Meaning we still expect to make changes, things like balance changes, language changes as we learn how clear our text is, etc.

You folks have been super patient so far, we’ve been VERY hard at work, we hired more designers and a new producer (Gertz! From the first ever stream we did!) and now things are happening both very quickly, and in a very organized fashion. 

You know our philosophy; the backers are paying for the polished, finished product. So we want to make sure the first Backer Packet is stable, and represents what we believe in. If you want to know more about the internal development process, there’s our Patreon which has tons of juicy updates including a new 2,000 word post about our setting, but you don’t need to worry about that, you can just come by James’ weekly dev stream and ask whatever’s on your mind.

I also recommend you come by the Discord and ask how things are going in the #mcdm_RPG_discussion channel where you’ll see some of our playtester coordinators, or their players, talking about how the game plays and feels right now. 

But the message is—things are getting done, tons of stuff is in and working, and we think you’ll have the first Backer Packet in just over a month! Wooo!

Thanks for your patience and support,
The MCDM Team
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Hello, I'd like to cancel my order and get a refund. Thank you!

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Short Version: When can we expect the first backerkit packet/playtest? I'm trying to set a playtest time and need details Long Version: July had been floated previously, but that also was never a hard and fast date. Given the excitement and difficulty of scheduling, it would be helpful to backers to know when they can expect playtest materials so we can really dig in. I want to head off any ill-will that a post like this can cause. Fellow backers please do no not dog pile in posting follow ups. I waited a week from the last post to drop this one and I think daily badgering will harm the production and thereby final product and the stages in between. That being said, having been floated any timetable, I would be lying if I said there wasn't a part of me that took this expectation to heart and was looking to it as an anchor to temper my expectations and excitement. I doubt I'm alone in that feeling and it is probably better to rip the band-aid if the timetable has shifted further down. I am currently reaching out to friends asking for interest and availability to playtest the backer packet with me, but as our lives are busy, complicated, and/or involve children and childcare; It's hard to schedule anything when I have to say "I have no idea when we can start clearing our calendar because I have no updates or guarantees since January." I have loved everything I've seen so far and I realize that the backerkit packet will likely be a "point of no return" for the dev team in terms of art design, core features, and probably the name of the game, so I am by no means asking for a rush. Please continue to take out the time, effort, and intentionality that has defined an MCDM project. A great game released late is better than a poor game released quickly. Thanks to any who read all of this and best wishes

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Can we get a project update please? Not looking for a huge video but some bullets point son how things are going and possible deadlines.

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I did pay a quarter of a grand to back this game. It's disappointing as a backer to not be afforded the advantage of seeing the design posts. Still love you guys, it just feels very paywall-y. Cheers

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PROJECT UPDATE
Jerod Bennett
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about 1 month ago

Project Update: The surveys are out.

Hey everyone,

This is just a quick update letting you know that we have sent out all Backerkit surveys for the MCDM RPG campaign.  If you have not received your email with your survey link, please email us at [email protected] and we'll make sure you get the information you need.

I pre-ordered the books, do I need to fill out a survey?
Nope! The pre-order process asks you for all the information collected in the survey.

Can I add more books to my order?
Unfortunately, no. As the base order of two books is already expected to be over 6 pounds (2.7kg), our experience has told us to add another set of books would prohibitively increase shipping and handling costs.

Our recommendation if you want multiple book sets is to place an additional order via our pre-order store.

Why can't I set my country in the shipping information?
There are some places in the world where we know shipping is difficult. Please contact us directly at [email protected] and we will assist you in completing your survey.

I need some other assistance with my order!
We want to help you. Please email [email protected] and we will assist you as quickly as we can. (Usually within one day)



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I was very excited to back this project, and I've seen just a few update videos on YouTube, but it seems like there is more I'm missing as people reference updates like the switch to d10s (apparently?). I've sunk a bunch of cash into this, and thought that would put me on the inside track, so why don't I see these development updates?

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Does anybody know when the first big playtest will come out? I really want to try the system out after the last video update.

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Will the playtest and final PDFs be sent to the email associated with the pledge account? Or will there be another form?

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Hi folks! I'm probably just missing it somewhere, but by when does my survey need to be submitted?

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Hi, I would like to add a second copy of both books, how can I do it?

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Has there been an update on the projected final product? I was going to upgrade during my survey, but I have not seen anything I my email, Twitter, or on YouTube. Am I missing something?

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Evening So I got the email with the Backer survey but I noticed that there's no shipping option for country or state for Puerto Rico. WilI i have ship ONLY to a US address inland (which is strange seeing as I have already received multiple kicksterters from ya guys) or is there an issue with the system?

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Hey MCDM! So excited for this project and blown away with how fast this seems to be coming together. I just received my survey but am planning to move this summer so my address will change in about 4 months. Can you wait for a response from me until then?

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