Project Update: Storytelling through Dungeon Design
DCC Day is Next Weekend!
Kickstarting Now: "Massacre Grounds" Weird West 0-Level Funnel
All The Stretch Goal Art...as a GIF
Design Diary: Storytelling Through Dungeon Design
I’ve always been a firm believer that exploring a dungeon can be just as fun as fighting through the creatures that inhabit it. There is an element of storytelling that goes into the creation of an adventure, and Caverns of Thracia is a master class in design. An adventure this large, with so much history crafted into it, could easily become overwhelmed with exposition for the judge. Indeed, often in similar adventures there are pages upon pages of background text to be read prior to their being run.
Project Update: New Add-Ons: 5E/DCC Versions of Adventures! Plus new poll, slipcase art, and more
Lots of news today: new add-ons, new poll, slipcase art sketch, new video. Let's start with the main takeaway:
"We're giving you backers what you want! Starting with the add-ons you asked for!"
Backers have been so enthusiastic about having a 5E version of Beneath the Isle of the Serpents, and a DCC version of Sacrificial Pyre of Thracia, that we have added these options as add-ons. Scott and Bob are hard at work on the conversions already. (Write faster, dammit!)
Now every rules set has every adventure option!
If you'd like to add them on, here are the links:
What about the $600k stretch goals? The $600k stretch goal was the conversion of these adventures with a free PDF for all backers. That stays the same - every backer still gets the free PDF at $600k. We're just offering the print add-on option earlier.
Team Update
Slipcase Art
Here's a preview. Please note: this is the rough black-and-white sketch of what will be a color painting. Obviously it's early in the process. If you're not familiar with the commercial art approval process, be aware that this sketch shows only "placement of elements" - the final version will be rendered in full color and will have a more "painterly feel."
We're quite happy with the placement of elements shown here and look forward to Doug's final color version!
Bob Brinkman Talks Caverns of Thracia
Support DCC Third-Party Publishers! The Cursed Valley of Brennen-Keen
There's always an exciting DCC Kickstarter running. (And sometimes two...or three!) Canthon Games is publishing a DCC adventure inspired by real-life events: the emergence of trillions of cicadas coming this summer! "The Cursed Valley of Brennen-Keen" is a 0-level funnel from the infested mind of the Bug Professor. You can learn more here!
Now let's get to the latest trivia question. In keeping with the Grecian theme of Caverns of Thracia, try your hands at this trivia...
P.S. Anyone else see the new trailer for Gladiator II?
Remember, the winning team will get something special at the end of the campaign! You have to win to find out what!
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/goodman-games/caverns-of-thracia-legendary-adventure-5e-dcc/polls/1705?ref=bk_poll_show#top
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Less than $5K to the next stretch goal! I'm hoping for a ribbon bookmark! :D
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We've unlocked 15 stretch-goals/achievements so far, and we are moving right along. Caverns of Thracia is the most successful crowdfunding effort in Goodman Games' history. That is not just amazing, but it is a reflection on how hungry you folks are for this amazing adventure/campaign. Do you plan on getting a slipcase (or two)? If you can, consider adding it to your pledge now. Keep driving us closer to the next stretch goal. Are you already all in? Tell your friends about the project or, better yet, tell your FLGS. Remember, there is a retailer tier and twenty two more retailer pledges would put us at the next stretch goal. With many of the stretch goals being crowdfunding exclusives, it is great for folks to be able to find those materials in the wild, and certainly brings some well-deserved love to those stores. Let's keep it up! Keep spreading the word! https://youtu.be/bv410MxoRrs?t=17
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I would definitely love if the slip case could include the book AND the DM Screen :)
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If I were to change my pledge level now, after the 48 hour window for the patch reward, would that prevent me from getting the patch? To clarify, I did pledge within the window initially.
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It would be awesome to have the DCC core rulebook in leather like this; https://www.etsy.com/listing/728834663/leather-cover-for-dungeons-and-dragons?click_key=87ab56474d232659a8483eb86f1ef9a2aa110c64%3A728834663&click_sum=fc2c346c&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dnd+book+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&cns=1&sts=1&ret=1&content_source=9d5fc03d8a0b7833219061af4f11188f9e162201%253A728834663
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So, the most recent of now 15 Stretch Goals, the GM's Screen, is unlocked, both the backer and pledge totals for Goodman Games' previous best crowdfunder have been surpassed (Dark Tower had 3,450 Backers and a pledge total of $450,407), there are two weeks of this campaign still to run, and we're currently 71% of the way to the final listed SG, as shown today at least, at $630K! This has been an astonishing campaign to be part of already, but can we push on even beyond that "final" SG? Trying to persuade others to get involved to back this? Take a look at Bob Brinkman's enthusiasm in explaining what "Caverns" is and can be for you and your group in the Goodman YouTube video released yesterday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwm3yob7DCM . Meanwhile, onwards to the Improved Production Values SG - less than $27.5K to reach that one!
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One case for the hardcover. A second case for everything else!
Can't friggin' wait to get me hands on that foil #104! Will be a nice addition to my foil #67. We have several events that day so I'm gonna be at my local store all day next Saturday for sure. If you're all attending at your local, be sure to grab your kits!
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Less than $400 to make this the biggest crowdsourced GG project so far! Next stretch goal: Improved Production Values at $480K. I'm hoping for book ribbons and more sparkly foil! :D
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How did I not know about the Tome of Adventure books? I backed the project for the Compendium of Dungeon Crawls, but somehow managed to be completely unaware of the ToA stuff.
