Last Update of the Year
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 02:04:08 PM
Hello everyone,
It's time for a new update. This is the perfect moment to share with you where we stand, how far behind we are on the schedule, and how production is going.
Book of Dead Is Nearly Ready
As we mentioned in the last update, we are slightly behind the schedule we initially set for the writing process. TheBoD is fully written and currently in the proofreading stage, with only 1 or 2 illustrations still missing. While we didn't originally plan for this, we are now considering delivering the BoD PDF to you ahead of the rest of the project.
As for the DoT, we are currently writing the final act. However, there are still many maps to be created and some artwork yet to be completed. Afterward, we will need to go through proofreading and balancing which will take some time. We will keep you regularly updated on this.
Looking at the project as a whole, we anticipate a delay of at least one month for the digital products, though it shouldn’t extend far beyond that. Initially, our goal was to deliver the PDFs by the end of this month, but we have revised our main mission to "before the end of the year." We will also share the timeline for physical production and shipping in upcoming updates. We are aware that we need to act quickly to maintain our shipping agreement, and our haste scrolls are ready.
Another Playtest Material Will Drop At This Weekend
Just like last month, we’re excited to release three new subclasses for you to explore. The feedback we received on the first three playtest materials was phenomenal, and we’re incredibly grateful to the dozens of backers who shared their thoughts with us. The last three subclasses will be accessible through your Backerkit account in the next 1-2 days, so be sure to check your inbox this weekend. As always, we can’t wait to hear what you think! You’ll find a feedback form included at the end of the PDF to share your insights.
They Are So Fun To Roll
Beyond the writing and illustrations for the books, the production of the project's physical components is also in full swing. The Poison Green and Coldwind Blue big d20s look absolutely stunning. Their larger size makes rolling them incredibly satisfying—we haven’t been able to stop rolling them since we received them from the manufacturer.
Meanwhile, our handmade crystal dice sets have also arrived, and they sparkle beautifully in sunlight.
A Worrying Situtation About Discord
Most of you probably aren’t aware, but about a month ago, access to Discord was banned in Turkey for reasons that are hard to comprehend. Since all the monsters in our team have their lairs here, we are naturally unable to access our Discord server. We’re hopeful that this situation will resolve and access will be restored at some point, as it was in the past.
Until then, the best way to reach us is by sending a message through Kickstarter. Or perhaps using a Sending spell... that’s probably the best option.
Time Is Nearly Up
If you haven’t completed your surveys yet or want to grab a few more items through the pre-order store, the portal is about to close! The pledge manager and pre-order store will be closing in two weeks, so don’t delay.
Almost all of you have already completed it, but we’re writing this for those who might have spent the past few months trapped in another plane of existence.
See you soon!
Update of the Month!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 10:18:29 AM
Hello everyone,
We’re back with another update! Apologies for the delay—some of us were cursed with various illnesses by dark gods. We know it’s something many experience around this time of year, but fortunately, everyone in the office is slowly recovering. So, albeit a little late, we’ve finally managed to reach out to you.
The writing of the books is going full steam ahead, though we must admit we’ve encountered more challenges than expected with some additional systems and rule sets. We plan to gather plenty of feedback and conduct a lot of playtesting, as we still have a long road ahead. While we’ve fallen slightly behind the initial writing schedule, we can say a significant portion of the text is complete. Additionally, all the artwork is finished, and the design process for the book’s other visual elements is nearing completion. As the adventure module’s writing continues, we’ve begun sketching the battlemaps—there will be more maps this time, and we’re working hard to ensure they look great. We’ll keep you updated on the progress.
As with last month, we’ll be sharing three new subclasses this month. We received fantastic feedback from the first two playtest materials, and we’d like to thank the dozens of backers who took the time to share their thoughts with us! The next three subclasses will be available via your Backerkit account within 1-2 days, so don’t forget to check your inbox over the weekend. We’re eager to hear your feedback once again, and we’ve included a feedback form at the end of the PDF, as usual.
Lastly, if you haven’t completed your survey yet, we’d like to remind you that time is running out. Looking forward to catching up with more updates and content soon. Have a great weekend!
See you soon!
A Quick But Mighty Update
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Sep 05, 2024 at 08:56:31 AM
Hello everyone,
We are back with a small update to bring you some news. We have new artwork to show you and some new playtest materials to share!
First off, your feedback on the first batch was fantastic. We're incredibly happy that you enjoyed the themes overall, and pointing out some great design opportunities we missed was equally appreciated. (Like giving the SUNbreaker radiant damage—We're still laughing in the office!)
Now, we're giving you a playable lineage option and three new subclasses. As before, you can leave your feedback through the link at the end of the document.
The playtest materials will be delivered to you via Backerkit, just like the last one. We believe that distribution will be easiest this way, so keep an eye on your mailbox and check your Backerkit dashboard. And, complete your surveys if you haven't already.
See you soon!
Some Important News From The Battlefield
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Aug 03, 2024 at 12:05:02 PM
Hello everyone,
While battling the exhaustion effects of the summer heat, we're back with a small update to bring you some news. Let's look at them.
New Playtest Materials
The writing of the book is in full swing. In addition, we have made good progress on tasks such as drawing the artwork and preparing the maps. We thought it was time to start gathering your opinions and decided to share the first playtest materials. The document we will share within a day or two will include 3 subclasses. You will see the ones for Barbarian and Bard for the first time, and we have made some small tweaks to the subclass we created for Cleric after the campaign.
We believe that with your valuable feedback and opinions, these subclasses are ready to be further developed. Therefore, we have added a link at the end of the prepared document where you can easily share your feedback.
We plan to release many more playtest materials in this manner. This way, you can see some of the content early on and help us by trying out the shared content in your games.
The playtest materials will be delivered to you via Backerkit. We believe that distribution will be easiest this way, so keep an eye on your mailbox and check your Backerkit. And, complete your surveys if you haven't already.
About Pledge Manager
We will lock in the add-ons and shipping fees through the pledge manager next week. Therefore, if you haven't completed your survey or want to purchase any add-ons, please don't miss this opportunity. As always, you'll receive one last email 48 hours before the orders are locked, but if you miss that too, know that these complicated locking spells can't be undone. For example, we still haven't figured out how to get the unicorn out of the small office room where it's locked.
As always, we're leaving you with a beautiful art piece before we get back to work. So you will be able to see our barbarian and rogue subclasses in action!
See you soon!
Subclasses Are Ready!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Jul 02, 2024 at 06:17:26 AM
Hello everyone,
First of all, we want to say that our office is scorching under the summer heat, and writing an adventure module set in a desert during this time is mentally exhausting. We keep the air conditioning off so that our creative team can better feel the atmosphere of the adventure.
Joking aside, everything is going very well. We still have a long writing process ahead of us, but so far we haven't fallen behind schedule. The subclasses (including those unlocked through stretch goals) have been completely written. They still need balancing, final touches, and final checks, but that part of the book is almost finished. With the next update, we plan to share at least one of them with you. We will also explain how you can access the playtest materials when we release them.
Pledge Manager
Most of you have completed your BackerKit pledge manager surveys. However, there are still some who haven't, and that's okay—the pledge manager will remain open at least until the end of this month. But keep in mind that some items are in limited supply (due to production reasons, the wizards at the printing house are quite aggressive).
We will be back soon with new updates. We have a long production process ahead of us, and we will share developments and any potential issues openly, so keep an eye out here.
Finally, it wouldn't be right to leave you without a bit of art. Take care, and goodbye!
See you soon.
