A game of auctioning and artistic egos, for 2 to 4 players.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
11 Nov - A brief Status Update
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 12:28:38 AM
TL;DR: Digital Proofs are in review for 3D, Print & Tray components
Hi, everyone!
Just a quick touch base to let you know how things are going.
We have received several digital proofs for 3D, print, and tray components. The tray looks very promising, but we need the physical proof before revealing it. We are also quite excited about the prototype we got. This is currently in review with the team to look for anything we need to fix, update, or adjust. The wash samples also came through, and we need to work with the manufacturer more to get the perfect results before finalizing. This work is already in progress.
We plan to lock down BackerKit surveys on Wednesday, Nov 30th, and charge cards on Thursday, Dec1st. Please update/mark your calendars accordingly!
We'll be back in a couple of weeks with our next status update. Have a great weekend!
4 Nov - Extending Pledge Manager Close Date
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Nov 05, 2022 at 12:26:08 AM
TL;DR: A quick update to let you know we have pushed the pledge manager close date to the end of the month.
We had expected to have the wash samples by now to share with you to help you decide if you wanted to add this to your pledge. Since we do not, we’ve decided to push back the close date on Backerkit to allow more time for you to make an informed decision about adding the wash to your copy of Skyrise.
We plan to lock down BackerKit surveys on Thursday, Nov 30th, and charge cards on Friday, Dec1st. Please update/mark your calendars accordingly!
We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled status update. Have a great weekend!
14 Oct. - We're Back from SPIEL with the latest production update!
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Oct 15, 2022 at 10:26:26 PM
TL;DR: Things are moving along! Production Update + Photos from SPIEL!
The team is back from a great SPIEL! Thanks to those of you who were at the show and came by to say hello. :D We have some photos to share but first, let's get an update on production:
All Print Components
Our manufacturer is currently working on proofs of these components for us. We have spent some time working on the gold foil applications for the cards and game box, and we can't wait to show this once we receive a sample. We think they will look very, very nice.
Rulebook
We are organizing and implementing the great feedback we received to improve our rulebook.
Insert Design
The 3D design is with our manufacturer. They are currently working towards proofs for our review.
3D Components
We have now received most of the sculpts back from the manufacturer, modified in a way they can produce. We have approved about 50% of them and are working back and forth to perfect the remainder to our liking.
Wash
Unfortunately, creating a wash sample is not simple. To do so, we must:
Approve all 3D files
Receive and approve 3D prints of those files (we need to ensure every design can physically stand upside down!)
The manufacturer must create a physical mold of those files (which is a long process)
The manufacturer must provide several samples of the wash effect
We must work back and forth with the manufacturer until we achieve a wash result we are happy to move forward with (this result must be tweaked for each of the four building colors we are offering)
We understand that backers want to see a wash before investing in it. And so, we are currently looking into pushing forward one of our building color designs to completion to expedite this process for that one colour so that we can hopefully at least provide an accurate comparison for you. We will let you know in the next update what the status of this idea is.
TEAM ROXLEY & DICE THRONE @ SPIEL!
Ok, not impressed with our blurry team photo? It's ok. Luckily, BoardgameShot Mateusz Zajda was on site to help us out.
RAD! You can see our awesome partner for manufacturing Skyrise in the background. Hi, Eastar!
I assume there is a deep discussion about which hero matchups are the best going on...
Utter destruction incoming. Can you feel it?
Do you have a moment to hear about Dice Throne? Hmmm, Why yes, I think I do, good sir.
NO NO! Just listen to me - go for the ULTIMATE!
See this right here? This is where things get wild. RAID!
Where is Skyrise? Well, our prototype is very delicate, so we didn't bring it with us, but you know we will have the final there with us next year!
REMINDER: We plan to lock down BackerKit surveys on Tuesday, Nov 8th, and charge cards on Thursday, Nov 10th. Please mark your calendars accordingly!
Sept. 23 - General Progress Update + Red Wax Samples!
over 1 year ago
– Sun, Sep 25, 2022 at 11:59:27 PM
TL;DR: Things are tip top. A look at some red wax samples + general update on progress. REMINDER: BackerKit surveys will lock down on Tuesday, Nov. 8th, and charge cards on Thursday, Nov. 10th.
ICYMI, in the last update, we noted that we plan to lock down BackerKit surveys on Tuesday, Nov 8th, and charge cards on Thursday, Nov 10th. Please mark your calendars accordingly!
We have all balls (beams?) in the manufacturer's court (what is the building version of this idiom? I am not sure.) This means we have submitted files and are waiting on proofs for various aspects of Skyrise. The breakdown is as follows.
Insert Design
The manufacturer is currently making us a prototype. Once we have confirmed it works perfectly, we will be delighted to share it with you!
Essentials & Collector's Edition Print Components
The manufacturer is currently working on proofs for all of the printed components.
Plastics
We have over half of the miniature designs adjusted and ready for manufacturing. We are still working on the remainder, but the progress is very good. Once we have everything fully approved, we will share some renders of what the new sculpts will look like! For now, here is an example of a Work In Progress!
These are called red wax sculpts, and they are made by the manufacturer to test for moldability and to try to represent as many details as will be present on the final model. *Note these are still work in progress and thus not indicative of -exactly- what the final will look like, but it is getting very close.
Miniature Wash
A wash effect of this nature combines the final plastic colour with a custom blended wash color, and the two mingle together to create the desired result. The thing that makes getting the sample tricky is that a building cannot be rapidly prototyped in exact plastic colors (prototype resins come in a select few color options). And so, we can only get an accurate sample with a finished injection mold filled with our selected plastics. This means that many proofing steps must come first before we can show what the game will look like with washed miniatures. We do currently have 1 example of 1 miniature with a wash (which looks phenomenal, by the way), but it is done in basically whatever brown color they had on hand, and we do not want to share it around because it is not yet indicative of the final product. As soon as we are able, we will be sharing photos of a setup full board with and without the wash effect, but until we have the proofs in our hands, you will have to bear with us and know that we are progressing towards this goal in all the ways that matter.
Rulebook
Thank you so much for all your feedback on the rulebook! We are currently organizing the notes into an edit list and will use that to refine the rulebook further.
