State of the Break - March Update
27 days ago – Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 05:54:39 PM

Hello, Backers!

Brief update for you focusing on the fulfillment status for EU and UK Backers.

UK/EU Rewards

At this time rewards are still being held up due to customs. So we are still waiting on getting physical rewards to the UK Distributor.

Main delay is due to several of the forms required for large shipments changing and being processed. In this case the local courier has seen some delays in their processing of the forms that have already been provided which has prevented me from being able to begin the shipping process.

Once this issue is cleared up, our distribution and fulfillment partner in the UK is all set to begin last mile shipments. Because of the delays on the side of the US side I do not yet have a set timeframe on when we'll be able to start with last mile delivery. However, once that is sorted I will of course provide a new update with revised dates and expected delivery times.

US and ROW Follow-Ups

I am still going through my list of questions for those that have concerns regarding the status of their packages. At this time, the KS is still the most up-to-date with progress reports. Backerkit will not yet be updated until well after the completion of fulfillment for all regions, so please check here for continued updates.

That's it for now and will update soon as we have some progress made in this regard. Thank you for your patience and understanding in the meantime.

Communiques

Just a brief reminder, we're endeavoring to keep our “State of the Break” check-ins to a minimum of once-a-month. Due to the scope of this project and the small team behind it, we will do our best to answer all of your questions. However, if we are not able to promptly answer any direct messages, please review Updates and FAQs to see if your question has already been answered.

State of the Break - February Update
about 2 months ago – Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 07:15:11 PM

Hello, Backers!

Sincere apologies for the delay in updates (and missing one in January). But we have a bunch of news to share in this one.

The Salerno Files

The Salerno Files – our Solo Rules – is out! You should receive an email notice with instructions on how to download the solo rules from Backerkit. But in case you need a refresher on how to access the files:

• Go to the Tidebreak Backerkit Portal
• Log in with your email address (used with either Kickstarter or Backerkit)
• Look at your Backed Projects 
• Choose In Other Waters Tidebreak and from there access the digital files 

It should look something like this: 

US/ROW Fulfillment

...is complete! Our US and ROW distributor has completed shipping out parcels to all backers in these regions.

If you have messaged me regarding the status of your shipment, apologies for the delays. I'm working through your messages and will have updates for you on any questions or outstanding issues ASAP.

UK/EU Fulfillment

...is still in progress. I am still working on getting the shipment through customs; which is taking far longer than expected. I know this delay continues to be frustrating and I'm sorry for the ongoing setbacks. I should have some more progress on this in the coming weeks and will share updates on this as they come up. 

I know that fulfillment for these regions has taken an extended amount of time. Rest assured, we are still working on getting your physical rewards to you.

That's it for now. Should have some more updates in our next post. Thank you as always for your support and patience.

State of the Break - December Update
4 months ago – Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 02:01:04 PM

Hello, Backers!

Brief update on physical reward fulfillment as well as stretch goals.

Fulfillment Updates

US Domestic and Rest of World

As of Mid-November, books and Oceanographer's Kits were with our US distribution partner. However I recently received an update that a backlog on their end prevented them from getting started on the fulfillment timeline they originally provided (and as noted in our last update).

That in mind, US distribution should begin at the beginning of January based on the latest update received from our US Distributor. Additionally, based on a few questions I've seen in the comments, the US distributor confirmed that parcel tracking will be included once your rewards have shipped.

I apologize for the delay in receiving your rewards and will endeavor to keep everyone posted on any changes from the information provided here.

UK and EU

UK and EU (Europe and European Union) backers are still seeing additional delays. At this time I am still going back and forth with UK Customs in trying to get our shipment delivered to our last mile fulfillment and distribution partner.

I sincerely apologize to our UK and EU backers for this delay. I'm still actively working with both the courier, customs, and our UK/EU distribution partner to get this corrected and once it is, I am still planning to post a standalone update once we have more information and a better timeline.

Digital Stretch Goals - Solo Rules

Work on The Salerno Files (or Tidebreak's Solo Play Rules) is still in progress. I was again hoping to be able to provide a comprehensive on the Stretch Goals' status but the continued delays and following up on our fulfillment issues has prevented me from being able to wrap up this work as quickly as I would like. 

As soon as we have more substantial update on the status of the first of our Stretch Goals, the Solo Rules, we'll have a dedicated update with information on how to access your files. 

Communiques

Just a brief reminder, we're endeavoring to keep our “State of the Break” check-ins to a minimum of once-a-month. Due to the scope of this project and the small team behind it, we will do our best to answer all of your questions. However, if we are not able to promptly answer any direct messages, please review Updates and FAQs to see if your question has already been answered.

State of the Break - November Update
5 months ago – Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 03:51:12 PM

Hello, Backers!

Brief update for you all with regards to physical reward fulfillment as well as our stretch goals.

Fulfillment Updates

US Domestic and Rest of World

As of Mid-Novembmer, books and Oceanographer's Kits are with our US distribution partner! So if you haven't already received your physical rewards, backers in the US and ROW (non-UK/EU areas) should see them soon!

UK and EU

Unfortunately, we're seeing delays with distribution for UK and EU backers. 

The main culprit of this is UK Customs, who have held and misdirected our shipment; without going into too many details, the courier also made an error causing the package to be shipped back to the US after misunderstanding directions provided to and by Customs. This has obviously prevented our local distribution partner from receiving the needed shipment to begin last mile fulfillment. 

I sincerely apologize to our UK and EU backers for this delay and want to reassure you that I am actively working with both the courier, customs, and our UK/EU distribution partner to get this sorted and will have a separate, standalone update once we have more information and a better timeline on when your rewards will be delivered.

Digital Stretch Goals - Solo Rules

Work on solo rules for playing In Other Waters: Tidebreak or what we're calling The Salerno Files is progressing! We're currently in layout and tightening up some rules last minute. I was hoping to be able to report more substantial news on the Stretch Goals with this update but due to the work required to sort out the fulfillment issues for EU and UK backers, I haven't been able to wrap up the layout for this as quickly as I would have liked.

So look for more on this in our next update!

Communiques

Just a brief reminder, we're endeavoring to keep our “State of the Break” check-ins to a minimum of once-a-month. Due to the scope of this project and the small team behind it, we will do our best to answer all of your questions. However, if we are not able to promptly answer any direct messages, please review Updates and FAQs to see if your question has already been answered.

State of the Break - October Update (Fulfillment and Shipping Adjustments)
6 months ago – Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 07:16:39 PM

Hello, Backers!

The books are in! Along with the rest of the physical products including the beautiful map. The print quality for everything turned out great, and I'm really happy with it and excited for all of our backers to get it in their hands. 

Fulfillment Adjustments

Supplemental Shipping Charge

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will need to make a supplemental charge for shipping and fulfillment. A combination of increased rates by domestic courier services (EU/UK) as well as having to change fulfillment partners (US/RoW). As a result, some of the previous rates provided for shipping have increased. This has already been reflected in your Backerkit account if you are included among the affected regions. The below graphic provides the adjusted rates for select regions.

Please note, the charge will be for only the difference between the previous advertised rates and the current domestic shipping rates. You will NOT be charged twice.

With this in mind, we will be charging cards again on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.

This will not affect our projected fulfillment timeline of beginning distribution this month, October 2023. We are working on getting all of the product to our fulfillment partners who will begin domestic (and international) distribution as soon as they receive the physical goods. 

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Accessing Digital Rewards

Tidebreak and VTT Assets

As mentioned in our previous updates, Digital Rewards have already been fulfilled and sent out through Backerkit. If you're having issues accessing your digital rewards or did not receive an email with the link to access your rewards, please:

• Head to your Backerkit Pledge Manager page (linked here).
• Log in in (using the email address registered with Backerkit).

You should get a page that looks something like this:

Digital Stretch Goals - Solo Rules

Gareth and I are wrapping up work on the first of the digital stretch goals; what we're calling TheSalerno Files, or solo rules for playing In Other Waters: Tidebreak. This will allow for single-player sessions of the game and feature a new storyline centered on one of the newest characters from the In Other Waters universe: Dr. Kenzie To. 

The Salerno Files acts as a prologue and is a perfect method for Wardens to prep before running a full game of Tidebreak. Use it to add depth to the world, get to know some of the NPC's, or even establish your own "GM PC" as another figure for the Crew to meet during Dives or Downtime.

Look for more on this in our next update!

Communiques

Just a brief reminder, we're endeavoring to keep our “State of the Break” check-ins to a minimum of once-a-month. Due to the scope of this project and the small team behind it, we will do our best to answer all of your questions. However, if we are not able to promptly answer any direct messages, please review Updates and FAQs to see if your question has already been answered.