Hello wonderful Slayers and Vampires,
We're thrilled to share an incredible update with you today! We’ve completed our comprehensive overhaul of EVERY single art piece in the game. The results are staggering! This task and the work it required varied across each art category, and in most cases, each individual piece needed its own unique solutions and improvements. We could discuss this in length for some time, but rather, let's take a look at these dramatic changes together!
Keep in mind that the colors and overall look will vary greatly depending on the monitor/device you look at these images on. All the work we did was to ensure that the print versions themselves matched the intended vision, as digital viewing gives little indication of the actual print result.
For each of these examples below, we will show you the "old" version (top image) versus the new versions (bottom image). Without further ado, let's peek at the new Castle Entrance, as well as Dracula's Keep:
Please note that everything will print quite darker than what you are seeing on your screen, which is why we worked so hard to bring all details "forward"!
Next, let's take a look at the comparison between our old (left image) versus new monster (right image) cards:
Because we had to completely re-do all cards, we also took the time to make a few minor balance and wording tweaks for clarity!
Finally, let's take a look at the a few castle tile examples (much like everything else, these were completely re-done for every castle room in the game, including every piece in the Cthulhu's Curse expansion). You’ll find the old images on the left and the new images on the right:
Please note that all these images include the bleed and margins. In the retail version, the room door icons will be positioned at the edge of the tiles.
Now that we've completed this gargantuan task and received approval from the manufacturer, we are gearing up for full manufacturing. When we get the green light on that step from them, we'll be able to provide a much more concrete timeline for delivery. As it stands, it looks like the beginning of the year for the fulfillment date is likely, and we should have another update on this front soon.
For those backers who need to change your address, don't worry! You'll be able to update your shipping address via EasyShip roughly 45 days before the game ships out. We will, of course, keep you informed as any pivotal dates approach.
I can’t overstate how much work it took to completely re-do every art piece in the game. Throughout this intense development phase, our top priority has been to deliver the absolute best and most beautiful game possible. We are forever thankful for your support, understanding, and patience as we worked to achieve this. The result has definitely been worth the extra time and effort!
Stay tuned for more updates, as September should be an incredible month as manufacturing begins in earnest!
We are incredibly grateful for each and every person, and we are so thankful you're coming on this journey to Dracula's castle with us. After all, it's dangerous to go alone!
We'll see you in the castle!
The Retro Plus Games Team
