Quest Giver as an Add-On. Plus one more Avatar of The Sky God's Revenge!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 08:55:36 AM
It is amazing to see all this support continue to roll in. I hope you're all as excited to unlock the next stretch goal as I am! I think it's in reach today!
I wanted to point out that we have both a pledge tier and an add-on for a donated hardcover.
This tier gives you (or a friend) the PDF of the main book, and any mini-books we unlock, as well as the 12 month subscription to our TTRPG and storytelling tools at BeNeverEnding.app. We donate the hardcover in your name to a school or library in a low-income neighborhood. As someone who grew up in poverty, and missed out on a lot of stuff other kids got to enjoy -- this is really personally important to me. I'm so grateful to our backers who have donated, and to every backer for helping to raise enough to make the donations possible.
In addition to being a pledge tier, you can add $60 to your pledge to get it as an add-on. I'm so happy to see we have almost 20 donations! I'm hopeful we can do more in these last hours.
I also want your opinion on something. What if we sweetened the deal? What if we donate Anansi's Tapestry of Lives AND the Journal of Common Places? Would that make you more likely to do this as a pledge or add-on? Let me know if the comments what we could do (within reason) to make this even more attractive!
Avatar of The Sky God's Revenge
We had a planning meeting for this mega tier that includes a chance to play a game with some of the amazing stars contributing to this book! Someone mentioned that not all the players may be able to make the same date. Considering how often that happens at my own table, it should have been obvious!
To accommodate varying schedules, we realize we'll probably want to offer multiple session. To account for that extra cost to do that, we're opening up another space in this tier. This will allow us to be more accommodating with multiple date options for the few people able to support at this tier.
We realize it's not super likely someone will swoop in and snag it in the last few hours we have, but we figure it's worth throwing out there. We're 100% dedicated to ensuring everyone has an amazing experience to go along with the incredible content we're producing for you!
I appreciate your support! I appreciate you hyping us and Anansi's! You're the best!!!
- Jamie
Last 24 hours! Plus 5 New NPCs UNLOCKED! Next Stretch Goal NPCs + Side Quests
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 08:12:39 AM
We're approaching the finish line of this incredible campaign! Thank you!
You've unlocked 5 more NPCs + adventure hooks, and you're about to unlock 2 more NPCs PLUS their side quests!
Please help with the final push!
Please share one or more of these social posts to help spread the word! Let people know you've backed Anansi's Tapestry of Lives, and they should too. We'll get that last stretch goal unlocked in NO Time!
I'll be around all day to answer your questions and respond to your comments, so feel free to reach out!
If you haven't done so already, consider joining our Discord. Well be running playtest and feedback sessions there. If you've backed at the $68 tier or higher, you'll be getting Early Access to all the content. Discord is where you'll have the opportunity to share your feedback.
Thank you again for all of your support!
These books and tools are going to be even More incredible, because you've given us so much support. You've made all this content, all these amazing tools possible. All of us are excited to ensure Anansi's Tapestry of Lives, Anansi's Journal of Common Places, the NPC Voices App, the NPC Cards, EVERYTHING is the highest quality so that they're your number 1 go-to resource for all of your TTRPG adventures!
- Jamie
Stretch Goal #7 Unlocked. Next Stretch Goals.
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 08:11:24 AM
Congratulations!
We're so impressed with the amazing support from everyone! This is fantastic! Thank you!
With this stretch goal, you've unlocked 5 more NPC stat bocks, plus 5 subclasses inspired by some of our favorite NPCs, plus 5 feats to help bring those flavors to any class!
Planned Subclasses
- Bard: Aerialist (dancing through battle, you inspire and dazzle friend and foe alike)
- Fighter: Guardian (the halflings' tradition of knighthood - mastiff included)
- Paladin: Oath of The Vagabond King (sometimes to save the world, you have to tear it down)
- Sorcerer: Soothsayer (the spirits of nature whisper their secrets to your soul)
- Wizard: Thrall Lord (living or dead, all things bend to your command)
Planned Feats
- Acrobat - You're exceptionally graceful in and out of battle.
- Cavalry Knight - What if your mount didn't die all the time?
- Petty Nobility - Even if they hate you, they'll respect you.
- Rebel Leader - Inspire fervor in your allies and fear in your enemies.
- Tempestarii - Is it really "predicting" the weather when you can change it?
What's Next?
Our next Stretch Goals unlock at $95k and at $105k.
$95,000
We'll add 2 new NPCs, each with their own side quest. These additions will give us enough side quests to create another mini-book. All 20+ side quests will be in the main book, but they'll now also appear in a separate easy to reference PDF.
$105,000
I don't know how well fit all the pages in one book, but we'll add 5 more NPCs, with art, voice overs, the whole shebang!
I need to update the graphic, but it's after 11 pm and I'm making the update from my phone. I'll let our graphic person know first thing in the morning!
Thank you again for all of the amazing support! You're helping create an amazing book and set of tools!
- Jamie
Final 72 Hours! Plus Thief of The Sky and Avatar of The Sky Gods Revenge
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 08:10:08 AM
Funding Update
You may have noticed last night we were over $84k and today we're over $82k.
Someone had to cancel their Avatar of The Sky Gods Revenge $1,500 pledge, and someone else had to reduced their Thief of The Sky $650 pledge. Sometimes someone's situation changes, and we never want anyone to pledge more than they can support. We're grateful for any level of support!
I sharing so that you're all aware what's up.
I'm confident we'll make up the difference and unlock that $85k stretch goal!!! (and more)
You can help by sharing our posts about the project!
- Twitter Post - https://twitter.com/BeNeverEnding/status/1580622369382891520
- Facebook Post - https://www.facebook.com/BeNeverEnding/posts/528439319286121
- Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CjszwXPgnlv/
Thief of The Sky
Since we're in the final hours, we're opening up the Thief of The Sky ($650 pledge) which get's you pretty much EVERYTHING. The extra special reward at this level is we work with you to write, stat, illustrate, and professionally voice your original NPC. They even get a custom magic item. This is HUGE!
We heard from 2 backers that they just wanted to support at this level and aren't getting the actual commission. That means we have room for 3 more backers before closing the reward!
I'd just set a number limit on it, but my cat literally walked across the key board changing the limit to 8000 and if I set a number limit I can't set it below 8000. Ooof. The tyranny of cats.
Avatar of The Last Sky God's Revenge
We have two slots now in this $1,500 mega tier. This get's you everything in Thief of The Sky, AND you get to play D&D with some amazing voice actors and writers. I'm not allowed to say who just yet, but ummm... trust me this is an amazing once in a life-time opportunity!
I hope you all are excited for all the incredible content we're bringing you. This is seriously going to be one of the best supplements on your shelf or on your hard drive! I can't wait for you to see the finished products!
Let's Gooooo!
- Jamie
Stretch Goal Updates! Plus more magic item art, and "Kids on Bikes!"
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Oct 21, 2022 at 02:50:00 AM
I've been out of town, so no updates for a few days. BUT, I'M BACK! And I am happy to share, we're less than $5,000 from our next Stretch Goal!
Also a formal correction, in one of my earlier updates I incorrectly stated the stretch goal numbers. The current stretch goal we're unlocking is #7, not #8. It's Still The Same Stretch Goal. I was just off on my counting.
I promise you, you and your table are going to LOVE everything in this stretch goal!
Update on Stretch Goal #4 - Magic Item Mini-book
We've added "Anansi's Gifts of Magic" to all of the pledge levels. We unlocked magic item evolutions AND five more magic items, which takes us to over 40 magic items in the main book "Anansi's Tapestry of Lives."
All of the magic items will STILL appear in the main book. However, to make your life easier, we're also compiling them into an easily navigable PDF: "Anansi's Gifts of Magic."
This has been added to every pledge level and has resulted in an unexpected bonus!
Previously, we simply did not have enough space to include art for each magic item listing in the main book. However, since the items will now be duplicated in this new PDF, we don't have to be concerned with page limits.
The result is that each item in "Anansi's Gifts of Magic" will have art!
Are you excited? Because I'm excited!
The Kids are back…Live and Let Ride!
Enhanced, with even more adventures, Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition is from the same creators, Doug Levandowski (Home, Aunt Aganta's Attic) and Jon Gilmour (Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game, Dinosaur Island) that brought you the original super versatile, ENnie award-winning system playing on top gaming channels everywhere (such as Dimension20, HyperRPG, Roll20 and more)!
This new edition is fully compatible with the original Kids on Bikes, including Strange Adventures #1 & #2, but here are just a few new game experience to look forward to:
- Create compelling new creatures with our updated storytelling devices in the expanded Game Master section.
- Play with the Improved Powered Characters and unleash your inner hero.
- Get back on your feet after a fight: Fatal and violent altercations have been adjusted to allow for difficulty, age of players and ease of play
- Decide on intensity of play and adjust to each interaction accordingly- just like your favorite video games!
- Last but not least: Bike-ride-themed tools are here!!
Some of our wonderful collaborators are also on the Kids On Bikes project. Check it out!
