New Vendors, Answers to Questions, and a Prize Give-A-Way!

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Hello Dungeon Crate followers!

Well we are moving along with all the prep for our Dungeon Crate release. We've started getting in some samples from vendors so we can create our prototype box. We're looking into what styles of boxes would  best fit our items as well as how to best use the box itself. We have some great ideas for reusing the boxes and will keep you updated on that.

Got some amazing items in from Knight Watch Games. Molded terrain and dungeon tile accessories. Each is hand painted and look great.

Molded samples from Knight Watch Games

I've been responding to comments on various facebook forums and some of the questions folks  seem to have are right in line with my own concerns about this service. I'll be putting up a FAQ on the site to answer some of the questions, but below I address some that have been brought up so far.

Unused Loot
One major issue for me has been subscription boxes that people pay for that offer cool stuff, but then when you get the box, there's only a couple items that they can use or have interest in. I'm looking to offer a box where everything in the box will be of interest to the person. As a company, we are working hard to curate items for the gaming and crafting community. Things that WE would want to use. It's my hope that if I personally like everything in the box, others will too.

Handcrafted Items
Dungeon Crate was inspired by fantasy gaming crafters. Folks who make dungeon tiles, terrain, creatures, and other gaming accessories. Which is why we are working with individuals and small businesses that can provide us with hand painted pieces, handmade jewelry, original art, and more. We'll have monthly prizes that will be amazing works of art from some of our partners. Some items will be unfinished so you as a player can add your own touch to the piece.

Schedule
At the moment, our schedule is to keep collecting emails until January, then open up enrollment on the 1st. Cut off for the first box will probably be in Feb. We will then take Feb to order and package the boxes and ship them in the beginning of March. We will then ship the first week of each month.

I am humbled by the excitement surrounding this project and the response from the gaming community. It seems like folks are really pumped about this and I am as well!

We have lots of great ideas that will set us apart, many from those that we have been chatting up online.

Happy Holidays from us Dungeoneers to you!

Wayne

New Adventures in the Subscription Box World

Welcome to the Dungeon Crate blog! It's here you'll find updates on what's happening with Dungeon Crate and get an inside look at the process as we come close to launch.

The Adventure Begins
I started Dungeon Crate because I was fascinated by subscription box services and enamored with fun things to bring to the gaming table. I'm a long time Dungeons and Dragons player and I love dice, miniatures, coins, bags, dice trays, dice towers, tokens, maps, art, and all the accessories RPG related. I'm and entrepreneur at heart and have my own writing business, but knew nothing about the subscription box game. Needless to say, there's a ton of research involved.

The Competition
I found that Mythhoard offers a similar idea and they are fairly new, so I wanted to lessen the competition by offering subscribers some different items. I figure having a couple options for players would only strengthen the RPG box niche. I even reached out to Jarrod the owner of Mythhoard and he is a solid, hardworking guy dedicated to his business and customers. This was inspiring. It's my hope that our two subscription box services can work in tandem to bring gamers a wide range of treasures every month.

Getting The Word Out
At this point, Dungeon Crate is in the beginning stages of pre-launch. I'm getting in touch with players and potential customers to let them know about the service. I've set up a teaser site to collect emails so I can keep interested people informed and offer pre-sales when we launch.

I'm also getting a list of vendors together and checking with players on what they would like to see in an RPG box. It's all about spreading the news and simply getting interest.

Dungeon Crate Exclusive Items
I'm also working on a slew of Dungeon Crate exclusive items like Dungeon Crate designed T-shirts, buttons, stickers, bookmarks, jewelry, etc. As a crafter and artist, I've got some great ideas for fun accessories that we can design that role players and tabletop gamers will enjoy.

The Work Has Just Begun
There's lots more to do. It's a busy time for Dungeon Crate. I'm working with an artist on a logo, developing the official site, curating items, connecting with potential customers, reaching out to bloggers and YouTubers, and getting the business side of things organized.

If you are reading this and are interested, shoot me your email on the teaser site at DUNGEONCRATE.COM 

About the Owner
So who is Wayne Brekke anyway? I'm a podcaster, artist, crafter, role player, musician, and small business owner. Yeah, I'm a self-inflicted busy guy. I host a few podcasts including Worlds of Wayne, the Necronomicast, 5 O'clock Lifestyle Podcast, and the DnD5e Podcast. I also own Big Ink Writing Services with my wife Laurie. I live in Omaha Nebraska. I love playing Dungeons and Dragons and got into role playing somewhere around 1983.

I also love to make things for gaming. I craft dungeon tiles, game terrain, dice boxes, and more. Check out my facebook page Worlds of WayneCraft and my Etsy site as well HERE.

Feel free to spread the word and help us out. We're just starting this little adventure and there's a dragon horde at the end just waiting to be found.

-- Wayne Brekke