The Map Library

Shipping Begins This Month!
about 1 year ago – Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:57:12 PM

Hi everyone,

Shipping of your Map Library pledges kicks off at the end of this month!

The final pallets are set to arrive at the port over the next week or so, and that means we're preparing to begin fulfilment. Here's a breakdown region by region.

UK, EU & ROW FULFILMENT

Our fulfilment partner for the UK, Europe and the Rest of World is The Storage Place (TSP). The Map Libraries and Tabletop Tokens land at the port on the 16th Jan, all other rewards have already arrived at the warehouse. The stock takes roughly 10 days from landing at the port to be couriered, received and counted. Assuming no delays, we expect TSP to begin shipping on the 26TH JANUARY. Once shipping starts, it should take 2-3 weeks for everything to leave the warehouse.

US FULFILMENT

Our fulfilment partner in the US is Quartermaster Logistics (QML). The Map Libraries are expected at the port on the 19th Jan, the Tabletop Tokens are due on the 21st Jan, and all other rewards have already arrived at the warehouse. The stock takes roughly 10 days from landing at the port to be couriered, received and counted. Assuming no delays, we expect QML to begin shipping on the 29TH JANUARY. Once shipping starts, it should take 2-3 weeks for everything to leave the warehouse.

QML will send all US backers an address survey, so please keep an eye on your Junk/Spam folders. If your address has changed since completing the pledge manager, please respond to the survey as soon as possible, otherwise there could be an unavoidable delay/issue in getting your package to you.

AUS FULFILMENT

Our fulfilment partner in Australia is Aetherworks (AW). Their warehouse has received the Tabletop Tokens, and the Map Libraries are expected to land at the port in the next week, with the other rewards due to arrive in the next couple of weeks (since these are being forwarded from our other warehouses). The stock takes roughly 10 days from landing at the port to be couriered, received and counted. Assuming no delays, we expect AW to begin shipping on the 31ST JANUARY. Once shipping starts, it should take 2-3 weeks for everything to leave the warehouse.

Everyone should receive tracking numbers and confirmation emails once your package has been shipped. If you don't receive a shipping notification by 15th February, please email [email protected] and we'll investigate.

Thanks again for your support and excitement throughout the Kickstarter campaign. It's so exciting to be at the fulfilment stage. I've been using the VTT maps in my online games already, and they've been a lifesaver! I can't wait to start using the physical dry-erase maps, too.

If you have any questions, drop us a comment on Kickstarter or email [email protected], and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

In the meantime, look out for those shipping notifications, and I'll keep you as up-to-date as I can.

All the best,

Sam.

Warehouse Check-In and End of Year Update
about 1 year ago – Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 03:47:02 AM

Hey everyone,

T'is the season for hitting refresh on the freighting tracking details...

Warehouse Update

Since our last update, Anni (our awesome Supply Chain Manager) has been keeping track of all the Map Library products as they get freighted from the printer to warehouses around the world. Everything is on schedule to start shipping to you in January, woohoo! 

The Travel Folder, Enamel Pins and Paper Pads have already arrived at distribution centres in the UK, US and Australia. The Map Library and Tabletop Tokens are due to arrive over the next few weeks. 

Once everything has arrived, each warehouse team has their own process for organising, packing and shipping parcels. We'll be back in January with info on when and how your rewards will be posted out. 

2024 Wrap-Up

It's wild to think that this project launched in February this year, and now we're just a few weeks away from the finished product shipping to 3,000+ game masters around the world – where has the time gone? We've also run two other crowdfunding campaigns, been to multiple conventions and won five awards. Thanks for all your support in 2024, we couldn't do it without you!

After a busy year, we're using the holidays to rest up. Most of the Roll & Play Press team will be away from Friday 20th December to Friday 3rd January. We'll be back in the new year with another update and replies to any messages.

Until then, enjoy the festive break and holiday celebrations. See you in 2025, let's do it all again!

Sam, Kay, Beth, Pasha, Anni, Christine and Alex.

Locking Addresses: Final Deadline
over 1 year ago – Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 08:31:54 AM

Hey all,

Don't skip this update! It has important info about the physical delivery of your Map Library rewards.

Locking Addresses

Items have started arriving in our warehouses in the US and UK, so we're starting to prep for distribution. This includes confirming all backer addresses.

WHEN'S THE DEADLINE?

Sunday 17th November is the last day you can change your shipping address, before we lock everything in on Monday 18th.

Please make sure your address is correct asap, as we can't promise changes made after this deadline will be possible.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY ADDRESS?

If you need to change your address before the cut-off, it's easy to do through BackerKit:

• Log into BackerKit and navigate to 'Your Surveys' to find this project.
• Click 'Edit Address', then 'Edit Shipping Info' and update with the new info.

WHY NOW?

Our distribution partners ask us for shipping data 6–8 weeks before parcels are sent out (January 2025). This gives them time to check the info, book us into their system and get everything ready to go.

I'M MOVING – WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you're likely to move between now and January, we'd suggest picking an address that you know you will be able to collect your rewards from (like a workplace, relative or friend). 

In other news...

We're also speeding towards the end of our latest Kickstarter campaign, No Place Like Homebrew. Thanks so much if you're already on board, you've helped us smash ALL our stretch goals, adding tons of extra content to the book.

There's just 48 hours left to get involved and snag some campaign-exclusive rewards like our epic Collector's Edition and handmade dice.

Check it out now!

Looking forward to getting the Map Library shipped out to you in January!

Have a great week,

Beth.

Digital Fulfilment Complete!
over 1 year ago – Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 09:38:42 AM

Hi everyone,

Digital Fulfilment is Complete

We've finished processing your digital pledges, and all files have made their way to backers who added them. If you haven't received your files, please reach out and we'll investigate. For full instructions on how to download your files, check out Update #24.

Have you enjoyed flicking through the Map Library files?

We've had so many of you reach out already to tell us how much you love the maps on Discord, email and Kickstarter – it's been an absolute joy. We worked really hard on getting the maps to you (as has our incredible illustrator Venatus, seriously, his output has been amazing), so it's heart-warming to get such good feedback.

What's your favourite map so far? Which one are you going to use first? Let me know in the comments!

Sam.

Also, have you seen our next project?

You've got adventures prepped with One-Shot Wonders, you've got battle maps to hand with the Map Library... so get ready to have an absolute TON of world-building content to drop into your games with No Place Like Homebrew.

There are hundreds of NPCs, locations, factions, taverns, monsters, realms, ships, buildings, landmarks and more in the book, each with their own intriguing backstories and secrets. Dive in and take a look before the Kickstarter closes.

Digital Fulfilment Starts TODAY!
over 1 year ago – Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 11:27:11 AM

Hey, Sam here,

The big day has arrived... I'm BEYOND excited to let you know digital fulfilment is underway!

Our digital download process is tried and tested. Here's a quick recap of how it works. The end of the update also has important info about next steps for physical fulfilment, so don't miss that.

How do I download my stuff?

Emails will roll out over the next few hours, so keep refreshing that inbox (and double-check your Junk folder).

You'll get an email like this one from Roll & Play Press. All you need to do is click on the item link and the download will start straight away.

Website access

You can also access your digital rewards via your rollandplaypress.com account.

If you have an account, head to the website and click on the My Account icon (it's the one shaped like a person). Log in, then click on the order you would like to download items from. Inside the order, click on any of the links, and your files will begin downloading.

If you don't have an account on our website, sign up using the email address you used to back this Kickstarter campaign, then follow the steps above. Your digital downloads will be waiting for you.

Where's my email?

If you haven't had an email by the end of the day tomorrow (29th October 23:59 GMT), or if you have any trouble downloading your rewards, send us a Kickstarter message or email [email protected], and we'll help you out. 

Some of the team are out of the office this week, resting up after MCM London Comic Con, so please be patient if we don't get back to you straight away.

What about physical rewards?

Your physical rewards are on schedule to start shipping in January. We got a set of three verification samples of the Map Library from the printer last week – these are the first few copies that come from the production line, and they look incredible. We've given the printer the green light to crack on with mass production.

The verification samples of the Tabletop Tokens should arrive in our office any day now. When mass production of all the rewards is finished, they will start the 8-week boat journey to our warehouse.

We'll also be locking addresses in late November. We'll send another update in a couple of weeks with the exact deadline.

Let us know what you think

Drop us a comment to let us know what you think of your new shiny digital rewards. You can also find us on Discord, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter.

Have a blast with your digital maps!

Sam.