[h3]Howdy Operators![/h3] We appreciate everyone's patience as we have been rolling out a list of new features and improvements in preparation for the next steam test weekend (Likely mid July announcement soon). Feature work has been flying along and we believe the players will be pleasantly surprised with what we have in store for Steam Playtest #4. [h3]For today let's talk about the upcoming founders packs [/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33926795/e355d866fe0473c0dcdd1002ca37e8861d252cbe.png[/img] We wanted to take this time to outline the details of our upcoming founders packs and why contributing early is the best way to ensure the biggest piece of your investment is well spent. [h3]Ugh Early access.. failed promises.. [/h3] We may be a small 3 man team but between us we have sold in excess of 6 million copies of games such as Squad, Post Scriptum (squad 44), Starship troopers, Beyond the Wire and several other smaller titles. We know exactly what we need to do and how to get there. In addition, we are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by a large support team of Mods, QA and contractors numbering more than 30 people. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33926795/f87bbb5967d8cd6cd385e65690ed081ab4efbe3a.png[/img] [b]Play before you pay[/b] - As part of our commitment to consumers anyone is free to play the game on our Steam playtest weekends with no restrictions. You will know 100% where your money is going upfront and don't have to guess if you will enjoy the game. [b]More Revenue to the Developers![/b] On a fully released steam game, once platform fees, credit card fees, publishing fees etc are calculated a team might expect to receive approx 40% of each dollar contributed. With direct pre-sales this number exceed 80%! [b]Support an independent development team[/b] One thing [b]Exfil is not is owned by shareholders[/b] or investors and that makes.. A WORLD of difference. We set the timelines. We decide which way to take the game. We respond to feedback in person. This project means everything to us professionally and we will only die on our own sword. That is worth investing in. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33926795/14b7c0bc4cf65c932fed814d5e1b3c6366a4909e.png[/img] Depending on the supporter tier the below items will be received [b]Founders Steam Key[/b] - One founders Steam key all for you! [b]Founder Lobby Badge[/b] - Your name will be tagged in the Exfil lobby system as a founder [b]Founder Discord Rank[/b] - Discord access to a closed Founder channel with closer access to give feedback to developers and get your feedback and wishlist in the spotlight [b]Founders Arm Patch in Game[/b] - Your character in game will have the option to sport a founders badge on their soldier letting everyone know you were there at the beginning of it all. [b]Alpha Campaign Badge[/b] - Each in game biome will constitute a campaign in the game will have an exclusive wearable patch to commemorate those who served in that campaign. [b]Founders Credits[/b] - Get your name in the in game credits! [b]Pre-Steam Launch Event[/b] - All founders will be entitles to attend our [b]one and only[/b] exclusive pre launch day event. [b]Friends Steam Keys[/b] - Several tiers include extra regular steam keys you can give to your friends or clanmates. [b]Tactical Mustache[/b] - Limited run Steam tradeable assets such as the "Tactical Mustache" can be added to your character and also traded with other gamers on steam. We plan to add more such items in the future. [b]Recruit Tier Donations[/b] - Investing at the officer Tier unlocks a very import service to the community as in addition to the items granted in the previous packs we will also donate (2) two founders "Recruit Tier" packages to our friends at Stackup.org or another fine veterans charity. They use these packages to give out to veteran and activity duty gamers and also to help drive charity events. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33926795/2337409e900d9233f28e7af1f0f2f4e2c722722b.png[/img] Have any questions? Please let us know! We will follow up in the next few days with an overview of the features that we plan to include in Exfil and also to announce the next free steam playtest weekend! Thanks again to everyone for the amazing support! Misultin team out!