Terrain Essentials

[Crowley]

I backed the printed book today. Too good a deal to pass up, and Mel's videos have been super helpful. 

[kristof65]

On 4/11/2019 at 7:18 PM, Doug Sundseth said:

I think I would have kicked myself if I hadn't gotten this one ... and nobody wants that. 

I backed today as well, exactly for this reason...

[lowlylowlycook]

Last few hours for this.

[Auberon]

I decided to back.  I don't do terrain often, but a good resource is welcome for when the time comes.

[lexomatic]

So based ion the public announcement of The Terrain Tutor's family split, stuff is probably significantly, maybe indefinitely delayed. They don't know. They are being open about that. The book is not completely written. The most recent update has a statement and a link to the official announcement with more details. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1560579763/terrain-essentials/posts/2706679

Edited December 10, 2019 by lexomatic

[Adrift]

It probably took me 2 years to get my head on straight after my divorce, and it was really drama free. The necessity to continue working and having that time to focus on things outside of my personal life was actually a reprieve. I hope that they get focused for the sake of the backers and their own mental health/diversion.

[kristof65]

Honestly, my impression was that if Mel and his partner could so maturely handle a separation for the sake of their family and be candid about it, it speaks volumes about Mel's ability to follow through with the project.  I honestly don't expect the delays to be anything beyond what would be normal for a Kickstarter project, even with this bad news.   

[Adrift]

11 hours ago, kristof65 said:

Honestly, my impression was that if Mel and his partner could so maturely handle a separation for the sake of their family and be candid about it, it speaks volumes about Mel's ability to follow through with the project.  I honestly don't expect the delays to be anything beyond what would be normal for a Kickstarter project, even with this bad news.   

Agreed, but there will be a personal grieving period that he'll go through. Regardless, I can wait on the book for a while longer than expected. I'm always shocked when a project delivers early or on time in the first place!!

[kristof65]

18 minutes ago, Adrift said:

Agreed, but there will be a personal grieving period that he'll go through. Regardless, I can wait on the book for a while longer than expected. I'm always shocked when a project delivers early or on time in the first place!!

it's hard to say what his grieving will be like, without really knowing him. For me, most of my grieving was in the time leading up to our separation, and it was far easier for me to be a functional adult after my ex moved out. It took a couple of years for me to put my life back together in terms of finances, but it made creative endeavors a lot easier for me. 
I really won't worry unless we start going months without some sort of update. 

[Adrift]

1 hour ago, kristof65 said:

it's hard to say what his grieving will be like, without really knowing him. For me, most of my grieving was in the time leading up to our separation, and it was far easier for me to be a functional adult after my ex moved out. It took a couple of years for me to put my life back together in terms of finances, but it made creative endeavors a lot easier for me. 
I really won't worry unless we start going months without some sort of update. 

I agree completely!!

[Highlander]

My experience, direct and indirect, has been that throwing yourself into your work is a palliative for grief.  Doesn't make the grief disappear, but it does make time pass ... which mellows the grief.

[SamuraiJack]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZjmMlwPtDE

[lowlylowlycook]

Well, the book has been sent to the printers and to reward backers for their patience a miniature Mel will be included with each pledge that included a physical book.  Also two head options.

 

[lexomatic]

Check your emails. Digital rewards rewards available.

[Adrift]

I’m psyched they’re starting with shipping books!