Update time!
3 months ago
– Wed, Sep 04, 2024 at 06:28:32 AM
Good morning everyone, and happy September!
Here is an update on the book progress. Lewanika and I contiunue to work through these massive chapters and apply the changes, doing rewrites when necessary. We've also thought a lot about how the chapters should be built. That means some gap filling where ideas diverged through the opening alpha-dump of content that was put down. It is painstaking work (and, to be frank, we've learned some things... this ain't your typical RPG book). It is going to take a while, and that's sort of the easiest way to put it.
BUT! We have two of the factions done, minus some very minor tweaks. Both the Outlanders League and the Order of the Ivory Compass have gone through this process of cleanup. This feels like a big win for us, and really helps us see how this process can work for the remaining seven. We're excited to build on this momentum!
We also needed to make an important decision, and it comes with a mea culpa. We started too many things all at once, and to clear our plates to focus on this project, we needed to clear two small projects first. Our Make 100 campaign is fully complete and heading to the printer, and our Project Kraken / Kraken Week project is wrapping up now. Trying to clear ground against three fronts was not working, so we had to hit the low hanging fruit first.
The goal right now is to start sending out some previews as these chapters wind up, and we're hoping to start that soon.
Thanks as always for your patience!
An unfortunate setback
5 months ago
– Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 02:02:42 PM
Good afternoon backers!
We need to let you know about a change in our creative team which is impacting production of the book. Our principal editor, and one third of our writing team, has let us know that he is stepping away from the company and the project effective immediately. Glen has been an incredible presence on our team from the very beginning, and he will be sorely missed.
So, what does this mean in terms of finishing the project? We are about 75% through our first major editing swing. This is the biggest part of the project. Once we get through this stage of the project, we’re looking at about 90 days until we start delivery if printing times keep where they are. At this point I am not totally sure when that 90 day clock will begin.
We greatly appreciate your understanding, and we are committed to keeping you informed about our progress. Lewanika and I are committed to finishing this project with the degree of quality you have come to expect, and will keep you in the loop as often as we can.
Work In Progress Update
8 months ago
– Wed, Apr 03, 2024 at 06:50:35 AM
Hey everyone! Just wanted to check in since it had been about six weeks since our last update. The three of us have been neck deep finishing up the main swath of writing for the book and getting deep into the editing process. The great news is that we have gone through our "everyone reads everything and leaves comments" part of the exercise, and are digesting all those comments. For perspective, on the 9 main Google docs, between the four of us (us three, and our main editor Trish) we left over 3,000 comments. So it's a lot, but man alive I can tell you that these factions are GREAT!
So where does that put us on our timeline? Well, the magic date that we circled on our calendars as to when we expected to be "delivery complete" was August 20th, and as of right now, we are on target. We have some very "fluffy" milestones regarding printing times etc, and we are in the part of the process with the most amount of work. These are all really good signs about hitting that date!
Thank you to all the backers who added NPCs and have filled out their surveys, getting those written and off to artists was a major milestone too! The Backerkits are still open, and we do still have some NPC slots available if anyone is interested. Reach out if you have any questions!
But more than anything else, thank you again. This project is our most ambitious one to date, and one that we really want to get right. We'll talk to you all again soon!
Josh, Glen, and Lewanika
Work in Progress Update
9 months ago
– Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 06:32:24 AM
Hello Backers!
It's been a while since we reached out to give you an update on progress, so I wanted to touch base. Right now, we are busy going through the nearly 200 pages of content. Each of these factions came in around 17 to 20 pages, before art and layout, so there is going to be a ton of content in this book! This stage is going to take until the beginning of March or so, as we tear through these first documents and implement changes based on internal feedback. After that, the final editing and layout stages start. We are still on track to have all content delivered by the end of July, which is exciting!
87% of you have filled out your surveys as of this morning, which is also awesome. While they aren't going to lock for a while, there is one very important segment that should make sure they have their surveys done. If you wanted to appear in the book as an NPC, we need those details :) We are talking to our artists now about the NPCs that we have already received information for, but you probably only have about two weeks to get that ordered before it's too late. There are four slots available, and you can access them from the Backerkit Store!
Lastly, thanks to everyone who backed our Make 100 Campaign for "A Catalogue of Rellcs of Power". Josh is currently sitting at the scribes desk, cowl on, and nib in hand assuming the persona of High Cleric Arthur Thel-am-Rajai, noted traveler and scholar. It's a fun pet project, and he didn't even have to shave his head! We have another Zine-style campaign launching over on Crowdfundr in about a week, so we will make sure to let you know when that is up and running also!
Thanks as always for the support, we appreciate you, and really look forward to getting this project into your hands!
Josh, Glen, and Lewanika
Unlocking Dual Realms of Magic: "A Catalogue of Relics of Power"
11 months ago
– Tue, Jan 09, 2024 at 08:29:13 AM
Hello backers!
We are excited to announce a small campaign for Kickstarter’s Make 100 Month in 2024! Embark on a thrilling journey with renowned traveler and sage Arthur Thel-am-Rajai as we unveil "A Catalogue of Relics of Power," a book designed for an immersive experience in your campaign world.
What will be inside?
Dive into the mystical realms with 100 cleric-based magic items, complete with rules for 5E compatible games and Pathfinder 2. Each is a portal to adventure with rich narrative, item history, and anecdotes, offering a versatile resource for your gaming sessions and personal exploration.
This isn't just another gaming accessory! "A Catalogue of Relics of Power" serves as a bridge between your tabletop adventures and real-world creativity. Use it as an out-of-game resource for players and storytellers, or integrate it into your game world as an in-game artifact. Launch epic retrieval quests, campaigns for (or against!) the deities themselves, or loot grabs through perilous dungeons!
What is Kickstarter Make 100?
Make 100 campaigns are designed to sell 100 unique items, so this campaign will be limited to 100 backers. You can get the PDF version for $3, and you can add a soft cover print version for $5. As well, if you haven’t completed your collection of Tabletop Journeys Kickstarter Exclusive products, they will be available here too!
Sign up to get notified when the campaign goes live this Thursday!
