Get your copy of Doomscroll, the fantasy steampunk social media game where YOU create the most engaging feed to sell ads. You can also pick up Gamestormers, our first release, set in the same world as Doomscroll.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
We're Getting Close - New Doomscroll Art and Instruction Manual Graphics!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 01:14:05 PM
Hello Fellow Doomscrollers,
This update finds you with new upgrades to Doomscroll that will hopefully allow you to all forget about our delayed production timeline (smiley face crying from laughing emoji)!
We're still working hard to wrap up the final Doomscroll designs. One added bonus to your Doomscroll game that has added a few more weeks to the development - new player board backs that help make playing the single player version of the game EVEN EASIER. We'll have some mockups of these backs to share in September, which is when we'll send off the files to our manufacturer for production. Yay!
This would put us at around a January-February delivery timeframe (hopefully sooner, but we'll see).
Below are those exciting details that will hopefully make you immune to those delays, heh.
1. New Ad Card Art
We've got our final art for the FREE Ad cards we added to the game after the Kickstarter. Check out the newest card, Doomhaven Board Game:
2. New Instruction Manual
The Doomscroll instruction manual is moving along nicely! The 2-4 player main game is almost complete, with the single player instructions up next. Below is a preview of how the manual will look - enjoy!
3. New Blog Post about Doomscroll and My Daughter
Right as we finished funding Doomscroll, our daughter Quinn arrived in the world. And now, we are discovering the commonalities between Quinn and our game. Specifically, when everyone is turning their heads to see Quinn and Doomscroll!
We are so excited to get Doomscroll in your hands. Thank you, as always, for your patience as we work to get Doomscroll to you!
Best,
Jon
Lead Doomscroller
New Ad Card Art, Gee Awards, and More
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 10:42:13 AM
Hello Fellow Doomscrollers!
We're getting closer and closer to hitting the "send" button on Doomscroll to be printed. Whether it is new card art, award nominations, or more, there's plenty to be excited about regarding Doomscroll.
1. New Ad Card Art ON US
As mentioned in our June update, we're adding FOUR new Ad cards to ensure you have plenty during each playthrough of Doomscroll and new strategies to try. We wanted to share some of the new art with you - check it out!
Alchemy Research Fund Ad
Draft Queens Gambling App
2. Doomscroll a Gee Awards Finalist
Recently, the 2024 James Paul Gee Analog Learning Games Category named our very own Doomscroll a finalist for their annual competition!
The Gee Awards honor games that are not only a blast to play, but also build skills and explore concepts that help the competitors grow and gain valuable perspectives. In Doomscroll, we hoped to help players decipher when they are being manipulated by algorithms in social media by seeing from the eyes of the platform itself.
3. Instruction Manual Up Next & Timeline
Now that our wonderful Art Team at OwlGhost Studio is wrapping up the final Ad Card art, they will be moving onto the instruction manual shortly. Once the manual is finished, we'll send it off to our manufacturer for their proofing. We expect this to be completed in August.
Below was our hopeful timeline - we are suspecting we'll be closer to a January-February fulfillment for USA and March fulfillment for International backers!
That should be everything for now - thanks again for your support, patience, and understanding!
Best,
Jon
Lead Doomscroller
June Update - Additional Ad Cards, Updated Timeline, New Art & More!
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Jun 04, 2024 at 07:43:04 AM
Hi Everyone,
We hope your start to the summer months has been just as ours. Our daughter, Quinn, is now 7 weeks old as of today - lots of smiles and sleepless nights, heh!
Below are some updates about new cards, card art, timeline, and more!
1. New Ad Cards on Us!
As we were finishing final testing for the game, one detail stood out to us - some of the more devious players could hoard Ad cards in order to slow the game to a halt. As a result, we have decided to add FOUR additional Ad cards to the base game. That means you're all getting 24 Ad cards instead of 20 on us!
These cards will help enhance the gameplay experience and give you additional fantastic art!
2. Updated Timeline - Delay for New Art
Since we made the decision to add additional cards, that does mean our timeline is impacted a bit. We're giving a cushion of 2 extra months before we'll be ready for manufacturing submission. This means we'll likely be looking at a January or February 2025 arrival for Doomscroll rather than December of 2024, but we're hopeful we might still be able to hit our 2024 goal. Below is the new timeline:
3. New Doomscroll Art - Custom Card
Now, for some GREAT news - we've got the nearly-final version of the custom Doomscroll card for our highest backers. They chose their son, Eli, to become a powerful space lord (we'll go with that title for legal reasons, heh). Check him out below:
We've got more exciting news to share with you as art production continues. Thanks so much for your patience, and please share Doomscroll's pre-order page with anyone who missed out on our campaign. We greatly appreciate you all for your support of our project!
Best,
Jon
Lead Doomscroller
Where Have We Been? Meet Quinn, the Newest Addition to the Team!
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 12:17:16 PM
Hi Fellow Doomscrollers,
It's been about a month since YOU helped us make Doomscroll a reality. And, the truth is, we've been doing boring stuff behind the scenes. We've been cleaning up designs, prepping files for the manufacturer, and other logistical details not worthy of an update.
Except... Doomscroll designer & GamestormEDU CEO Jon and his wife welcomed their second daughter, Quinn, to the family last week. Meet Quinn!
Meet the newest member of the GamestormEDU family... Quinn!
Don't worry - Quinn's arrival has no bearing on our timeline. We're still on track to get you your game before 2024 is over, assuming all goes well with manufacturing, international shipping, customs, and local logistics. As a friendly reminder, here is our anticipated project timeline:
The current Doomscroll timeline.
What other exciting details do we have for you? Our Create-a-Character backers have selected a great design for their son, who wants to be based on a famous figure from a galaxy far, far away that we cannot mention for legal reasons. See if you can guess from the sketch that our wonderful Art Director, Vika, created:
What do you think of our newest card design?
We've got more exciting updates coming your way. Plus, if anyone you know missed out on the Kickstarter, they can still get in on the pre-order using our brand new Doomscroll site. Feel free to share far and wide!
Thanks, as always, for your incredible support. It means the world to us!
Best,
Jon
Lead Doomscroller
Thank You! Doomscroll is a Reality Because of Your Support
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 08:26:12 PM
Hi Fellow Doomscrollers,
We did it! Thanks to your incredible belief in this project, Doomscroll will be in your hands at the end of 2024. We cannot express enough how appreciative we are of your support!
This beautiful box will be in your hands soon!
Next Steps and Timeline
Now I know what you're wondering - when will I get my Doomscroll copy? We've got some good news! Over 95% of the game art has been completed, so we're ahead of schedule to send the proofs to the manufacturer. We're hoping that gives us some good buffer to ensure your games arrive before 2024 is done. Below is the timeline we have planned:
With any luck, you'll all be playing Doomscroll around the holiday season. We cannot WAIT for you to get your copies.
Thank you again for your support. It means the world to us!
