Samples are here!
28 days ago
– Tue, Jul 21, 2026 at 08:29:47 AM
Hey all,
THEY'RE HERE!
We're so pleased the new samples have arrived! We'll be reviewing them to make sure all the production errors we were trying to correct have in fact been corrected before we go to production, but they feel great to hold in our hands.
Mythworks at GenCon!
Stop by Booth 2954 on the show floor to visit Mythworks at GenCon, July 30 - August 2. We'll have CBR+PNK at the booth, as well as some of the extras from FreeRPG Day this year!
We'll keep folks updated on our estimated delivery timeline once we confirm the new samples are good to go for production and we get an estimate from the manufacturer.
Cheers!
— The Mythworks Team
Production Update + Origins Recap!
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 12:02:22 PM
Hey everyone!
Thanks for your patience as we await the second production sample. We're eager to get it into our hands, but we had to do some revisions after the digital proofs before it could be created. We want to make sure this project is just as cool and well-made as the original CBR+PNK release, even if that means a slight delay. Our next update should have some physical proof photos to share with you all!
Origins Game Fair
In the meantime, Ric, the Mythworks Chief People Person, attended Origins Game Fair and got to talk to folks about the game. Here's what he had to say:
At every convention we welcome con-goers to toss some punks onto our blank CBR+PNK character pamphlets (especially a kid who looks like they're a bit overwhelmed by the whole experience of being at a con). It became apparent that a powerful demonstration of CBR+PNK is to show people how fast you can construct a character and jump right into play. Remember, Punks Don't Plan.
Taking "Bort Synthson" or "Skimblebop", among others, from hasty portrait to playable character, to rolling dice at handling some goons or escaping CybeRobin was such a wonderful experience! Many Punks were Born that weekend! Showing people you can go from nothing to rolling dice in less than 60 seconds blew people's minds.
Mythworks has been chasing the joy of running games right at our booth ever since our first Gen Con and this was a wonderful way to reclaim some of that Fun. Thank you Origins attendees for being so eager to Play with us! We look forward to seeing some of you at Gen Con, Gamehole Con, and Pax Unplugged!
Hacky Races Audio Files
Luigi Calistrato, the author of Hacky Races, has just released more than 30 voice lines to use with the scenario. For those who don't know, Luigi was also the sound designer behind the PA Announcements in Mind the Gap, but this time he really raised the bar for this "Wacky Races meets Hackers" pamphlet. The voice lines cover obstacles and threats featured in the scenario, all delivered in the race announcer's signature tongue-in-cheek style.
The package also includes a license for use in actual plays. You can find the files in the Overload digital files folder previously made available to backers.
CBR+PNK Overload Digital Bundle
While we wait for production to catch up, you can tell your friends to check out the digital bundle of CBR+PNK Overload on itch.io.
That's all from us for this month, we'll catch you again in July!
— The Mythworks Team
Printing Update - Product Revisions, Tooling, New Timeline
3 months ago
– Mon, May 25, 2026 at 10:25:05 AM
Hey Everyone,
First of all it's been a couple of months since our last update. Apologies for the radio silence - we thought we were approaching rapid completion / printing/ fulfillment of this project once we released the digital files, but alas that was not the case! It's been weeks and weeks of revisions and work behind the scenes and alas updating you, dear backer, inadvertently fell by the wayside. So sorry! But here's what's been happening since we last updated...
Physical Print Ready Files
In April, Emanoel and the rest of the team worked very hard to get the files print ready. This meant finishing the design of the box, making sure all of the proper layers for files were in place, and generally getting things ready from a file perspective in order to print. This of course took longer than anticipated but by the middle of April everything was out to the printer.
Tooling Samples - Version 1
Unfortunately, we identified several issues with the tooling samples sent our way. Some issues were minor - like an incorrect spot-UV file, or incorrect foil stamping - but there was one in particular that gave us great concern. The sleeves to hold the side panels were very tight. Slotting the pamphlets in and out of them was difficult and could easily damage both the pamphlets and the box itself.
Seeing this, we had to go back to the drawing board and redesign the box to be more like the original AUGMENTED version, with folding envelopes instead of an enclosed sleeve. We also in the meantime corrected the issues on the pamphlets we saw. All told, this took from the beginning of May to about last week - designing products is hard!
Current Status
We're now awaiting the second tooling sample, where hopefully everything will be A-OK! We just got the new digital proofs, and now it'll be a few days before the new tooling samples are sent via air freight to us for approval.
Hopefully this is the last round needed, and once approved we can go straight into printing.
New Timeline
If everything goes well, we'll hopefully begin printing in around two weeks time. From there, it'll take six weeks of manufacture and then an additional three to six weeks of ocean freight for OVERLOAD to arrive at our warehouses. Then, fulfillment will begin.
We plan on locking / charging for shipping on the campaign via BackerKit once we have word that manufacturing is underway. We'll drop another update notifying everyone that that is happening when it is happening.
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Thanks everyone! Drop you questions, comments, and thoughts below. Talk soon, and until next time!
Ray
Manufacturing Update - Updated Timeline
5 months ago
– Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 02:54:26 PM
Hey Punks!
Here's an update on how manufacturing is going. It has been a little slow the last few weeks after a couple of rounds of back and forth between us and the printer but we're finally ready to begin manufacturing in earnest.
The current state is we're finalizing our order and hopefully will begin tooling (creating physical proofs before mass manufacture) next week. All told, it should take 45 days of manufacturing from when we approve the final tooling samples.
This means our current timeline looks like:
Tooling - March to April 2026
Manufacturing - April to June 2026
Freight - June 2026 to July 2026
Fulfillment - July to August 2026
We're hoping to keep pretty tight to this schedule as we really want to get copies in by Gen Con in August. Fingers crossed and we'll keep you updated!
Ray
Tier Upgrades Enabled + Digital Distribution!
7 months ago
– Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 08:08:45 AM
Tier Upgrades Open
First, thank you all so much for your support on this incredible project! All you Punks are the magic that makes this possible.
We've heard your requests and we have enabled Tier Upgrades on Backerkit. Whether you pledged at a lower tier to follow the project, realized that you want the polished physical copy, or you've come to realize your deep admiration for Emanoel and his Genius and want to support him.
Digital Distribution
Very shortly there will be an email from BackerKit Pledge Manager directing you to your digital files. Please follow those links to grab the digital PDFs of OVERLOAD, and if you grabbed it from this KS, of AUGMENTED. BackerKit is the only way we are distributing the files this time out, so if you do not see this email in your account please send an email to: [email protected] or message project on Kickstarter.
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Thank you again for your support! We look to offer a greater update regarding digital distribution and more soon!
Ric
