The Language of Magic

A project in Spokane, WA by Shawn Michael Hescock
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The Language of Magic is a deck-building card game for 1 to 4 players inspired by the works of Richard Garriott.
Backers: 128
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63

Funded: $8,001 of $7,000
Dates: Oct 19th -> Nov 4th (16 days)
Project By: Shawn Michael Hescock
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Latest News

Name Your Character

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Only 8 hours remain!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We only have 8 hours until the campaign closes! We are currently 109% funded. Don't miss your chance to get the Kickstarter exclusive package with the game and the specially themed dice from Caverns Store!  (Read More)

24 hours left to get in on The Language of Magic before anyone else!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The pledges continue to come in. We have 24 hours left before this part is all done and wow, what a ride it's been. The real work is about to begin but I am overly excited that we were able to make this happen. Thank you all so much. I am rapidly... (Read More)

100 backers?! Woah, you are all amazing!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
That's a big milestone, 100 backers... Thank you all so much, I am so very pleased that we will be bringing this to your doors. Our potential is unlimited!  (Read More)

48 hours to go! 48 hours and $450!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am truly, honestly blown away... I really don't know what to say other than thank you all so, so much! I knew it was a long shot getting The Language of Magic out like this. It was a spur of the moment decision that came about because some of you... (Read More)

Three days and $900, that's all we need!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We only have three days left and just over $900 to go. We are so, so close! What can I do to get it over the finish line?  (Read More)

Reward Add-ons Guide

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
 Please keep in mind that the dice form the addon will be shipped separately from the game box. I will update this when I know more about the shipping costs for the game and the dice.  (Read More)

Just under $1,000 and still 5 days to go (rounding down)

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
There are 5 days and over 20 hours to go and we have less than $1,000 to hit goal, I would say we are in pretty good shape! We will continue pushing for exposure. Wanted to share a few images of the design changes for the Kickstarter print. Below... (Read More)

Good new: The stretch goal is no longer needed!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We were contacted by another production company and will be able to provide the production-quality printed components for the original goal amount. That means, that we are only 17% away from being fully funded and receiving the higher-quality... (Read More)

Sorry for the 2nd Update

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As you may know, we decided to update the card graphics before sending this off to print; these updates should not hold up production. I would like to share the new Word Card layout with you and get your thoughts. Chris Miles, designer of Necromagic... (Read More)

8 Days to go and only $1,700 short!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This is more of a question than an update. We can make more of the specialized dice available but they have a delayed delivery. So my question is: should we make the specialized dice tier unlimited but extend out the delivery date? For those 20 who... (Read More)

Game-play Video, as requested

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, backers and followers. Thank you all for the continued support. It has been requested a few times to have a game-play video and, although it took me longer than expected, it is finally here! For some reason, it isn't letting me embed the... (Read More)

10 days to go and so close to the goal!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 31% to go to reach the goal and 10 days left in the campaign, I would say that the first six days were quite successful. Thank you all! $2,140 to go to meet the goal. If that becomes $4,140 we get higher quality components and more of... (Read More)

Day 3: Thank you, Mrs. Bodin!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, yesterday sure was exciting! We had a huge donation from someone, very unexpectedly, and pushed us up above 60% funded. I will have to find a way to return the favor, thank you so much! In other news, I did post a component overview video which... (Read More)

Day 2: New Backer Levels

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are currently 17% funded, thank you all so much. We still have 13 days and 21 hours to go so I'm hopeful that we can make it. We have added three more backer levels, limited to a total of 5 backers. These 5 each allow you to name either an Avatar... (Read More)

Thank you all so much!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
 It has been less than 24 hours and we have already reached a seventh of our goal, with 14 days to go! I really appreciate the support and I am looking forward to getting these boxes in your hands. There have been a few questions and one comment so... (Read More)

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