Mushroom Brains
Added 2019-01-08 09:11:17 +0000 UTC
Dear Insane Children,
Since my return from Thailand I've been running around in a state of Mushroom Brains - which makes the latest concept sketch from Joey all the more appropriate! This is the initial sketch which she'll turn into a full-color poster and we can offer as a print to Patrons. It's going to be beautiful!
Things turning my brain to mush Post-Thailand...
1) Pre-planning for Pirate Jam 2019 based on all the location info collected during this journey - along with prepping a presentation of our potential sponsors.
2) Sorting of information, video, pictures, incentives, locations, people - and all the other stuff gathered around the idea of a new Development Studio in Thailand... then transforming this into a presentation for potential investors.
3) Catch-up on all the shipping, customer service, and updates required for Mysterious customers, Kickstarter backers (Out of the Woods), and Patron rewards.
4) And a MAJOR Life Event which I cannot speak of just yet... but... um, WOW. They say nothing ever prepares you for this and/or you're never ready, and... well, yeah! More on that when the time is right!
But. It's all good! 2019 is going to be an absolute circus!

Speaking of the circus... here's the latest from Omri (collaboration with Joey) where he's brought the circus vibe into the Denial stage at the start of Asylum. Clowns... why'd it have to be clowns?!
First Livestream of 2019
Hit THIS LINK to set a reminder over on YouTube for this week's livestream.
We'll take a look at Asylum artwork, videos and pictures from the Thailand exploration trip (new studio and Pirate Jam 2019), plus talk about shipping thousands of Rewards to Out of the Woods backers around the world.
So much to cover! This is scheduled for 10AM on Thursday the 10th Hong Kong Time. That's 6PM on the 9th in Los Angeles.

Be sure to get all your QUESTIONS and SUGGESTIONS into the comments below!

White Rabbit Update
A big WELCOME to all the new Insane Children who've joined us as we push to unlock the White Rabbit Plush at 3222 Patrons! All 5000 of the White Rabbits are manufactured and delivered... so we just need to hit that goal!
But first, I had an idea: How about we link the White Rabbit with an in-game perk? With the Chaos Coin you got your name on the Coin (in-game).
How would you feel if we made ownership of the White Rabbit a key to unlocking a special/exclusive White Rabbit Dress for Alice in-game? Or a pair of White Rabbit Bunny Ears? Or... any other ideas? Let's decide and then ask Omri to render something for us!
I think the Rabbit + Bag + Lulu Patch are a pretty awesome reward as-is but I also forgot that I always wanted to link our physical rewards with something in-game... so... What shall it be?
Let me know in the comments below!
Happy to Be Back!
Looking forward to seeing you all on the next livestream!
From Shanghai with Love,
-American (and Lulu! Yay!)
Oh...a plush bunny and a neat rabbit dress for the game?! That would be such a sweet deal. I would do it.
2019-01-16 01:13:50 +0000 UTC
I've spread the word on two sources I hope it helps with bringing new people on the train! Seeing the reactions of some, they really had no idea that this has been going on for a while now, and freaked out!
2019-01-12 22:15:07 +0000 UTC
The bunny idea is awesome ! And I love clowns, this is such great news.
2019-01-12 19:05:20 +0000 UTC
How big is the bag?
Frank Mayberry
2019-01-12 18:47:53 +0000 UTC
What a great idea, what if it was both the ears and dress to make a complete costume?
2019-01-12 18:33:50 +0000 UTC
In-game reward sounds good.
2019-01-12 04:37:02 +0000 UTC
I would love to see the 'Late but Lucky' dress return.
2019-01-11 23:02:33 +0000 UTC
I think the in-game reward is a great idea!!
Christ Why
2019-01-11 22:58:33 +0000 UTC
Awesome!!😍💀🔪
2019-01-11 15:18:43 +0000 UTC
#4 is either American is now a father or there is a death close to American’s heart.
2019-01-11 12:36:23 +0000 UTC
A bunny dress would be awesome
2019-01-11 08:35:00 +0000 UTC
Cool stuff! Watched the livestream recording and I am hyped!
2019-01-10 18:20:36 +0000 UTC
Dammit, more clowns!
sumblinker
2019-01-10 17:44:26 +0000 UTC
As for the rabbit marine superstition, what I could find on Google is not as detailed as what's on the french Wikipedia <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstition_des_marins" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstition_des_marins</a> Basically, on a ship, the R-word is so taboo that it's replaced by other names like: "pollop", "the animal with long ears", "the hare's cousin", "zebro", "racing cyclist", "prairie scampi". These are my own translations. I'm curious to find ye olde nicknames in english.
Make Nine Inch Nails great again
2019-01-10 10:56:00 +0000 UTC
Everything in this post makes me so happy!!!
2019-01-09 16:06:25 +0000 UTC
Can’t wait to see that first print in color! And love the circus image especially the elephant hiding under there that was a nice touch. SUGGESTION very minor but the plants look tropical and wonder if it would have a better feel if it was set in a forest. Right now it is pretty bright and wonder if it would suit better being dark, misty and eerie surrounded by trees and leaves on the ground...just an idea 🤗 By the way I think I may know what your big announcement may be🤱🏻😜 see you guys later for the stream!
2019-01-09 15:58:55 +0000 UTC
In game bunny ears! Love that idea
2019-01-09 13:13:31 +0000 UTC
I am pretty excited for the Plush as well and I am not a stuffed animal fan but it’s awesome! Also a bunny dress would be awesome as stated and I love the idea I read earlier In the comments about the stitched skin and button eye.
But what about a weapon skin? Sort of like you find in shooter games like Call of duty or Overwatch? Like any weapon that alive is using would he like plush, Stitched and Bottons and fur and so fourth? That might be pretty rad as well like weapon camp?! Lol
2019-01-09 06:42:39 +0000 UTC
The rabbit pledge has not occurred yet, it won't be until we reach 3222 patrons so you still have time. Also I imagine it will be like the chaos coin where you can purchase it at anytime, even after the goal is reached, to receive the perk. Hope that helps.
2019-01-09 04:26:32 +0000 UTC
I agree with Fever-Blade that a whole dress would be sad. I think a bunny ear headband (maybe that makes silly motions like the ones on sale at Mysterious?) would be nice. Super looking forward to seeing all the progress!
Anna Lepper
2019-01-09 00:45:32 +0000 UTC
Would love either a head mask with both a nose and ears, or a dress
2019-01-08 22:57:37 +0000 UTC
CRITICISM: dress rewards are too special to make exclusive content after-the-fact. I couldn't drop $45 at the time of the White Rabbit pledge. I don't mind missing out on something small like a cool bunny-ear headband perk you get in-game; that'd be reasonable. But a whole dress? Since there will undoubtedly be a limit on the number of Alice Dresses to come, it'd be nice to make them a little more available. :(
(Imagine an Alice animation whereby she puts on your exclusive Bunny Ears then wrinkles her nose. Kawaii, lol).
Other than that: glad to have y'all back, looking forward to the Stream and American's good news. :)
2019-01-08 21:33:20 +0000 UTC
I LOVE the idea of having the rabbit dress alongside the rabbit plush. I'm down for it!
2019-01-08 20:45:24 +0000 UTC
I honestly thought that madness returns would be the last I would be seeing of this version of Alice again, so the plush rabbit and all the artwork and the new game are more than I could have dreamed. I became a patron to get the rabbit so any in-game add-in for purchasing the plush would be great! Great work, keep it up! Can't wait for the game, so excited!
2019-01-08 19:14:39 +0000 UTC
SUGGESTION: This is actually a merch. suggestion, my first one being Alice designs on pop sockets (or something similar to one) such as the chaos symbol, chaos coin, white rabbit, etc. My other merch suggestion was car vinyl stickers, the one design I thought would be awesome as one would be the cult white rabbit picture and under it it could say "follow" along with a QR code to your Patreon or even in smaller font have the full url to your patreon.
Hannah Young
2019-01-08 16:50:48 +0000 UTC
An exclusive dress would be awesome.
2019-01-08 15:22:54 +0000 UTC
In my opinion a complete dress would be to much, but maybe a modification of other dresses would be suitable. For example the bag with the rabbit inside as a backpack for Alice.
And I hate clowns too. They are creepy...
Gregor Hähnel
2019-01-08 14:59:14 +0000 UTC
In game dress would be interesting. Silly idea: what if it was that bunny hat with the ears that go up when you press the button? And if unlocked, she'd be pressing the button when shes standing still.
Glad to have you back! Excited for this year!
Sarah Heist
2019-01-08 14:58:19 +0000 UTC
In-game dress would be amazing! And if congratulations are in order on your big news, then congratulations!!
2019-01-08 14:18:42 +0000 UTC
Maybe a weapon? That’d be interesting and fitting.
2019-01-08 13:49:37 +0000 UTC
I think perhaps a certain someone is pregnant ☺👶👍
Alicia Harrington
2019-01-08 10:51:27 +0000 UTC
I wanted this rabbit and turned into patron. How wonderful it is to sew Lulu's patch on the bag!
In addition, I think that the idea of attaching a white rabbit dress is very good. I would like to see fluff dress.
A hat with a hanging rabbit ears? Headband? I also want you to wear Alice.
2019-01-08 10:04:50 +0000 UTC
Now I'm hoping the circus will visit each stage of grief cause that's what circus does (plus I'd be sad if the snail castle didn't make it into the game). SUGGESTION: To match one-eyed rabbit, you need one-eyed Alice so, what about unlocking pirate dress? (The fact that both girls and rabbits were said to bring bad luck on a ship would reinforce their bond.)
Make Nine Inch Nails great again
2019-01-08 09:53:04 +0000 UTC
I’m already in love with the new print Joey is working on! ❤️ my vote goes for the in game dress! (SUGGESTION) When Alice is wearing the white rabbit dress her skin could be stiched and one of her eyes replaced with button. That would be creepy!
2019-01-08 09:51:59 +0000 UTC
I loved you're "When she told me I'm not a fun guy" art :D
Make Nine Inch Nails great again
2019-01-08 09:51:40 +0000 UTC
Would love a white rabbit themed dress for in-game! And congratulations on the news... I’m guessing it’s a new addition to the family ^_~
2019-01-08 09:45:18 +0000 UTC
Funghis! I approve :)
2019-01-08 09:31:13 +0000 UTC
In-game dress would be really nice.😍
Sayula
2019-01-08 09:20:20 +0000 UTC
In-game clothing or weapon sounds just fantastic!!!!
2019-01-08 09:18:59 +0000 UTC
Congratulations for whatever wonderful news you have received!
2019-01-08 09:18:18 +0000 UTC
We were actually discussing the white rabbit plush the other day and added a suggestion to the wiki that maybe buying the plush could unlock an in-game weapon, but dresses are also always awesome. Perhaps both?
2019-01-08 09:16:05 +0000 UTC
Okay, would love an exclusive white rabbit dress! Love Joey's new work, can't wait to see it colored. As for you, I am gonna guess baby because of all this bunny talk and they say nothing prepares you lol! (nothing prepared me, she is a tiny ball of energy.)
2019-01-08 09:15:45 +0000 UTC
Ho this header picture. It is already a thing of beauty. Once some colours are in, it will be a masterpiece no doubt about it. The ambience is already awesome.
Davinellulinvega
2019-01-08 09:14:08 +0000 UTC