New Samples, Launch Timeline & I need your feedback!

Things are really starting to come together, but I need your help making one final design decision for the binder, so please leave a comment below!

For your feedback...

Should the binder have an elastic pen holder on the front?

The trade-off is between aesthetics and functionality. An elastic holder would make it easier to keep your pen handy, but it would also partially cover the debossed design on the front [not pictured, but will be similar to magvault designs].

I'd love to know what you prefer and once this is decided, I can lock in the final dimensions and start working on the debossed cover designs.

A few other binder features I'm excited about:

Back pocket: for storing GM handouts and loose papers.

Inside front pocket: Designed to hold spell, item or npc/monster cards.

Protective top flap: Keeps the tab dividers from getting bent or damaged.

Foldout support: The front pocket and top flap fold out to provide extra support for the journal's foldout pages.

New Packaging

Refill Packaging

Game Master Bundle Packaging

Player Bundle Packaging

The new packaging is nice. I'm really happy with how everything is coming together. I'm currently reviewing the samples, making small refinements, and catching any final typos before signing off on the designs.

I've also finished the packaging design for the Initiative Tracker Update Pack! I think it communicates its purpose nicely while making it clear that this is an expansion rather than the full Initiative System.

When Are We Launching?

I'm currently aiming for February 2027!

What's with the Delay??

So if you've been following MagVault, you'll know that the latest preorder fulfilment has been a bit more than a headache. [Read more here if you wish] Getting everything shipped out has required a huge amount of my attention, and I've been prioritizing making sure those orders get where they need to go.

While it's been frustrating, I also think it's a good example of the care and attention you can expect from me when it's finally Lorekeeper's turn!

With the holidays approaching, I've decided to give myself some breathing room to decompress and avoid burning out before jumping into another big Kickstarter campaign.

The Work Still To Be Done

This doesn't mean I'm stopping work on Lorekeeper! I'll be continuing to finalize the packaging, binder designs, and product details, which will also allow me to start locking in pricing.

I'll also be putting a lot of effort into preparing the prelaunch campaign. I haven't really started advertising Lorekeeper yet, there's still a lot I want to do to get the word out before launch.

The upside of taking this extra time is that I want as much as possible finalized before the Kickstarter even begins. That means fewer outstanding decisions after funding and, hopefully, a relatively quick turnaround into production and fulfilment.

Thanks so much for your patience, excited to be on this journey with you🫶

- Alyssa