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Latest Updates from Our Project:
Waiting for my ship to come in
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 02:10:59 AM
Production status
The WinGo factory completed the production on the 15th of September.
Afterwards, for the final quality assurance I sent each production box to my language partners. There was some delay with their response, but thankfully everyone signed off their respective language version!
As I was in the process of preparing the splits for each distribution hub, signing off packing lists, and communicating with the logistics companies, there was a whisper from Her. A whisper I couldn't ignore..
Plastic tray inserts
Plastic tray inserts from my production boxes were often received with some damage. I did raise this issue with WinGo multiple times, but they assured me this happened only during transport, and that I shouldn't worry about it.
After receiving the feedback from my language partners - the recurring issue persisted. Their plastic trays were also damaged during the transport.
What could I do at this point?
Everything is already produced, shrinkwrapped, and ready for shipping!
I talked with WinGo, and demanded solutions.
They presented their plan, and started to execute it, 9 days ago:
unshrink ALL the Core boxes
fortify the biggest plastic tray with 4 cardboard pieces
add the plastic foam to reduce the empty space inside the box
I won't share the exact number of Core boxes produced, but you can presume that this process is extraordinarily time consuming, and .. expensive. Thankfully I reached a deal with WinGo to split the costs, and regarding time: it will be completed in 2 days!
Will this fix the issue? I really don't know. I do know that I have made everything humanely possible to give to you, my dear community, the best possible experience of Machina Arcana.
You might notice that the person in the video placed two transparent plastic stands into the Core box. Marek from Galakta raised an issue with his "To Eternity" production box. There were 6 plastic stands inside, but based on the back of the box there should be 8 of them.
A very minor issue, but hey, why not use this opportunity to strive towards perfection?
Next step: loading the containers
The last message from the factory was received 5 hours ago.
They are now booking the containers, and waiting for the local agent to release the shipping orders!
I am aware that some of you might be impatient, even anxious.
"Where is my box?"
I can assure you that there's nobody more craving for the finish line than myself.
"Soon?" - I ask, trembling in a corner.
"Soon." - She gently whispers.
Meet Me At The Table unboxing
Board Game Circus unboxing - German version
Core box
Vom Jenseits & In die Ewigkeit
Production completes on 15th September
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Sep 03, 2021 at 03:43:38 AM
The Chinese factory updated their estimate for the completion of production: 15th of September.
Their justification for this delay is as follows:
"Believe me that MA is always in first priority of our production, we never interrupt the production since we released it by end of May/early Jun, but there are too many reasons such as machine down, keep losing labor s because of covid, staggered power consumption...etc. to hang up our process, and actually we're producing 22 different items for this mighty project, there are more than 210,000 different card decks to be produced, we cannot complete them in parallel otherwise it will be risky to mess up different versions"
A couple of hours ago we had a video call. I am sharing with you the part where they walked through the factory to shows us the current state of production.
Codex Arcanum / Codex Aeternum
I am happy to announce that the books are produced and en route to their respective depots!
Next project update will be posted when all the shipments are ready or en route to their respective ports
For more up to date news be sure to check the weekly comment project updates in the Comments section
Production boxes have arrived
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Aug 01, 2021 at 10:30:27 PM
Yesterday we received the EN production boxes (Core, From Beyond expansion, To Eternity expansion):
Production boxes of other languages will be sent to their respected publishers.
Based on the last correspondence with our factories the production is almost complete (end of July).
Codex Arcanum / Codex Aeternum
Standart Impressa (Lithuania) is producing our books (Codex Arcanum, Codex Aeternum).
They responded yesterday with a number of pictures, and with:
"I think it will be finished very soon because I found a sewn book blocks next to the binding machine."
Game Mats
Treetato (China) has already produced your Game Mats, which are packed and ready for shipment to distribution centers.
EU backers
EU VAT (and OSS) laws that were introduced on the 1st of July 2021 could potentially introduce delays with the import process.
There's no need for concern about increased costs, as VAT import costs are calculated and accounted for. The question is more from a legal standpoint, and as such it will be swiftly and optimally resolved.
* Next project update will be posted when all the shipments are ready or en route to their respective ports *
* For more up to date news be sure to check the weekly comment project updates in the Comments section *
Production scheduled for the beginning of June
almost 3 years ago
– Fri, May 21, 2021 at 01:27:41 AM
Production status
The factory sent this 7 hours ago:
"our engineer is updating the Eproofs right now with latest patches for each language version, it's not easy and please give us some times in order to avoid further mistakes, our target is send you all updated Eproofs before next Wednesday May.26th."
Once they send us the eproofs, we will check them in two days at most.
When we give them a green light - they start the machines.
The first production boxes are then shipped to us, and we make the final QA before mass production.
Plastic tray issue
As per comment project update 2021-05-15, the factory sent us an email 6 days ago about one of the plastic trays (smallest one). They made some production samples and said that one portion can't be properly vacuumed (the slot is too thin and too deep).
It seems that now they managed to resolve the issue. They sent this 7 hours ago:
"we're revising the mold to increase about 1mm on each side of the wall and also 1mm wider on the problematic slot, this will not affect any to hold all contents and fit well inside the box with other components, we will have a new sample by next Tuesday May.25th and take pictures for your approval before production."
Covers for smaller plastic trays
As per comment project update 2021-05-15, the Chinese publisher suggested producing 2 plastic covers for 2 smaller plastic trays.
Even though the trays are amazing, when you turn the box upside down the small tokens can fall out, and make a mess inside the box. I received a quote for this addition, and I agreed on it.
Think of it as a free gift for your patience.
Add-on production status
The factory sent this 7 hours ago:
"status of add-ons/upgrade pack - we will send you pictures within this week let's say on Saturday when we complete printing process, all stickers for the sleeves and dice vial are ready and I will send pictures to you together on Saturday."
Production update / New rule tablets
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Mar 09, 2021 at 01:04:33 AM
The factory already received our production files for English version of the boxes (Core, From Beyond, To Eternity).
Our publishing partners need more time to deliver their files. Their estimates vary from this week to 3 weeks.
I am now trying to start the production for at least the shared components (things like dice, map tiles, sleeves, and some cardboard components). This could save us precious time while their translators and graphic designers finalize their work.
850 backers are yet to complete their surveys. Orders are locked, and as there is no shop (and it won't be) I hoped to have exact numbers before the production. It's not a problem for 1$ pledges, but there's a lot of backers that pledged for their rewards. Even that wouldn't be a problem, but these are testing times.
Increased raw material prices. Processing charges, and labor costs rising. Freight shipping costs exploded. Logistical bottlenecks around the world. Legal uncertainties regarding Brexit. EU VAT laws. Implications of the rising United States 10-Year Bond Yield!
The end is nigh!
Some might say. But you know better. Things are moving precisely as She willed. Beckon the call.
You! We! The guilty ones that will be rewarded the most. I hope that you are all aware what we are trying to bring forth into this world.
Let us embrace the cracks around us as messengers of Bliss. Beckon the call.
The law
As per your signed contract, you are obliged to observe the law updates as they are published.
Today, in honor of Her, we reveal the new tablets:
