Cryptid Creek: Build a Legend

BackerKit Survey Incoming + We Won an Award! 🏆
about 2 months ago – Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 03:26:31 PM

Hello Fellow Cryptid Lovers,

Two exciting things to share today!

PNP files are ready which means...

BackerKit Survey Incoming!
Keep an eye on your inbox. Your BackerKit survey is on its way! If you don't receive an email from BackerKit by this Thursday, September 3rd please email me at nicole [at] tesseraypublishing [dot] com. 

For those new to crowdfunding, a pledge manager is a tool that collects your shipping address, confirms your rewards, and handles any add-ons after a campaign ends. Think of it as the fulfillment hub for everything you backed.

I'm using BackerKit because Kickstarter wasn't allowing local pickup as an option, and automatically charged tax on digital rewards. BackerKit solves both of those issues.

BackerKit is how I'll deliver both PNP files and physical rewards.

⚠️ Important Note for Local Pickup:
When you're filling out your survey and prompted to select your country, do NOT select United States. Instead select Local Pickup. Yes, I know it's a little weird.

Most Innovative Game - 2DCon
Cryptid Creek: Build a Legend won Most Innovative Game at 2DCon based on votes by attendees! I'm so proud of this recognition and grateful to everyone who stopped by our booth to play. Here are a few of the amazing cryptids people built while demoing the game. The creativity was incredible!

Digital Success Reward Files
All digital bonus files from our Success Rewards will be delivered here on Kickstarter throughout September. Watch for those updates!

Still on Track
Physical copies remain on schedule for October 2026.

With laughter and a dash of chaos,
Nicole

Survey & PNP Files Coming Next Week!
2 months ago – Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 05:03:05 AM

Hello Fellow Cryptid Lovers!

First, I owe you an apology. This update is overdue and I'm sorry for the delay. The good news? Things are moving and next week is going to be a big one!

Backer Survey Coming Next Week
Keep an eye on your inbox! The BackerKit survey will be going out next week to confirm your address and any add-ons. 

PNP Files Ready by August 31st
Print and Play backers, your files will be ready by August 31st. You'll be building your own cryptids very soon.

Come Find Us at 2DCon!
If you're in the Twin Cities, come visit us at 2DCon! We're part of Indie Island for Tabletop Games and will be demoing Cryptid Creek. Come play a game and say hello!

Bonus - we're right next to Leslie who will be demoing her own Micro May game, Shinobi Spy & Supply. Two great games, one convenient location!

Still on Track
Physical copies remain on schedule for October 2026.

With laughter and a dash of chaos,
Nicole

On Track + Fresh Art from Leslie!
3 months ago – Mon, Jul 20, 2026 at 09:00:56 AM

Hello Fellow Cryptid Lovers!

Quick update for you. Everything is on track to meet our deadlines for both PNP and physical copies.

Fresh Art from Leslie

Two more finished illustrations just arrived and they are amazing.

First up, the Skeleton Torso. Those eyes peering through the ribcage? Pretty unsettling. Just the right amount of creepy for a cryptid hoax.

Next, the Thunderbird Wing. Leslie's addition of the lightning effect takes this one to another level. You can almost hear the thunder.

Thank you for supporting me on this journey. I can't wait to deliver your cryptids.

With laughter and a dash of chaos,
Nicole

Update #9: Origins Recap + Poll Results + Art Update!
4 months ago – Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 05:25:51 PM

Happy Friday!

Here's your quick, bi-weekly update. As a backer I know I like to be kept in the loop. My goal is always to give you the experience I want to have.

Origins Game Fair
What a blast! People were intrigued about Cryptid Creek, the display with large art drew them in. One person even correctly identified the Snallygaster! It absolutely made my day.

Here's a picture of me in front of the demo table. You can see Cryptid Creek, and the Snallygaster, are front and center. As for me? I'm contemplating bodies (check out the ground next to me). 

Poll Results Are In!
You've spoken and the results are in: Sasquatch Feet and Yeti Torso it is! I love this combination. You get the iconic Bigfoot feet everyone expects while adding some variety with a snowy white Yeti torso. Thanks to all the backers who voted.

Art Update
Illustrations continue to come in from Leslie and they look fantastic. I'll share more images in the next update.

Still on Track
Everything remains on schedule for both PNP and physical copies.

Questions?
Please post here in the comments or email me directly at Nicole [at] MayhemDelight [dot] com. One thing I learned from my first campaign - backer messages on Kickstarter can sometimes end up in spam! So if you've reached out and haven't heard back, try email.

With laughter and a dash of chaos,
Nicole Fende

🗳️ Origins Preview + Paper Kit Details + Sasquatch vs Yeti Poll!
5 months ago – Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 05:34:56 AM

Hello Backers!

I plan to send an update at least once every two weeks until we've completed fulfillment. In between these updates please feel free to post questions here or email me directly at Nicole [at] MayhemDelight [dot] com

New Art from Leslie

The illustrations continue to look amazing! Here are a couple more draft Specimen Vault cards to give you a better sense of how your cryptids are taking shape. Leslie's on track to finish illustratons on schedule.Wondering what those lines represent? The outer ones represent bleed, meaning where we expect the cards to be cut. Full color printing requires this because sometimes there's small shifts between printing and cutting. If there's no bleed, you end up with a white edge.

The rest  of the lines create a grid, which enables Leslie to create illustrations that will line up between cards. These lines won't be in the final images.

See You at Origins!

I'll be at Origins Game Fair next week in a shared indie publisher booth #2504! Stop by to say hello and try a prototype of Cryptid Creek. It's always fun to see how the game plays with new groups, and I'd love to meet some of you in person.

Cryptid Paper Figure Kit Update

Here are details on your Success Reward. The Crafty Cryptid Collection is even better than I originally planned. Every backer will receive the following as digital print files (preprinted physical copies will be available to purchase).

• Sticker Sheets (PNP)
• Cryptid Activity Book - 60+ pages of cryptid fun (PNP)
• Cryptid Paper Figures (PNP)

These will all be designed by experienced artist and paper crafter Monette Satterfield of Shiny Designs. Think paper doll-sized cryptid parts you can cut out and assemble for creating your own cryptid characters, plus tons of activities and stickers for cryptid enthusiasts of all ages!

Sasquatch vs Yeti Poll - Your Input Needed!

I currently have a Sasquatch Torso and Sasquatch Feet designed (we HAVE to have iconic Bigfoot feet!). However, I'm wondering if for variety one of those should be colored as a Yeti (white) rather than Sasquatch (brown). I've included the draft images with both as Sasquatch. Please vote below.

Still on Timeline

Everything remains on track for our October 2026 delivery goal. June illustrations, summer production, fall shipping!

With laughter and a dash of chaos, 

Nicole Fende