After NINE years, I finally received my Ruby Founder physical rewards!

[mghtyred]

After NINE YEARS it finally arrived! (First reply will contain the rest of the photos due to upload limits of the forum)

First off, I have to say, the packaging is impressive. Novobox did a great job. These first photos just show the outside of the box but there's more in the next post that really showcase the design. 

The first item I pulled from the box was my ID card. Only the back is displayed, because I did not know if the ID # shown on the card was something I could share safely. It also has my username on it, and RUBY FOUINDER. It's a neat souvenir, but unfortunately it's really scratched up as you can see in the photo. Even before I held it, smudge and finger print marks were visible on this. I know the Novaquark team handled these a bit when they photographed them last year to prove to founders that physical rewards were indeed coming. The scratches are even worse on the other side. I guess they were a little rough with mine.  

The next item is the tote bag. Dual Universe logo on one side, Novean Technology on the other. I've never in my life seen a polyester tote bag before. Such an odd material choice. I worry this won't hold up at all for any length of time if used. I guess they cheaped out on this one. 

more in the replies! 
 

 

 

[mghtyred]

The next item is the companion coffee table book "The Art of Dual Universe". It's a beautiful book, with images from the game, concept art, and more. There's a whole page dedicated to the pets. Did we ever get the pets? 

 

[mghtyred]

The next item is the poster. It's a large poster, but unfortunately, not suitable for framing, because it's folded, and damaged. It doesn't look like much care was put into packaging this. 

[mghtyred]

Due to some file size restrictions that seem to be for the whole thread, not just one post, the rest are hosted remotely: 

This is a physical copy of the game, numbered limited edition 0058/1000. I haven't opened it to look inside at the disc(s) or any accompanying booklet. 

 

This is the Arkship USB key. I believe it also holds a digital copy of the game. Appears to be made of plastic. 

 

Next is the DU t-shirt. It has the logo on the front, and a founder backer tag on the sleeve. 100% cotton and paper thin. 

 

Finally, we have the statue. Although it's made of plastic, it has at least some heft, and doesn't look bad, especially in the packaging for this gift set, which becomes a display for the statue once you take everything else out. The under base of the statue has some pieces of plastic mold sticking out, but the feet of the base keeps those from making the statue wobble. It sits stable. 

 

If I hadn't waited NINE YEARS for this after paying 400 euros, much of the in-game perks never delivered, the gameplay not what was promised, and what is now pretty much a dead game, I'd probably be overall happy with this. After everything though, I'm not sure. 

Haven't decided if I'm going to keep this or try to sell it to recoup some of my losses. What do you think? 

[juryisout]

Probably ought to sell it before they take it back...