Chris Lindsay here with a quick update. The content for the D.R.P. is officially in layout!!! The skydrakes have sharpened their claws, the winged cheetah has finished its grooming, and the giant spotted luck beetle is ... well... LUCKY!!!
I literally can't wait to put this grand tome in your hands, so that all your adventures can take to the skies!
Also, for your GMs out there, we've gotten back some awesome monsters for our BESTIARY, and these are being edited RIGHT NOW... before their final FLYBY past my desk on THEIR way to layout!
I'm also excited to announce that the first issue of the OG5E Journal has been assembled and that we have some HILARIOUS cartoons from none other than the Grand Master himself... STAN!
STAY TUNED!!! I haven't forgotten about you... it won't be long before this Glorious Guide is winging its way to the printers!
Hey all, I'm cruising right along with the card designs, and settled on something I really dig. At the same time, I wanted to talk a bit about how cards work in the game.
Cards in General
In Deeds Drawn, most of the moment-to-moment follows this pattern:
Read the card's prompt.
Choose your approach to solving it (using character cards.)
Roll for the outcome.
Pretty straight forward, if you're comfortable with some interpretation.
Foes
Below, is an example of a "Foe" card, front and back. As you pass (or fail to pass) challenges, you'll rotate the card a certain number of times. If you would ever repeat a challenge you've already passed, you instead flip the card over. At this point, the mob becomes desperate, and has a new set of challenges. Beat them here, and you defeat them. Defeat them, and you get their reward.
An example Foe, front and back.
In the mix, are "Stat" icons (left of the prompt,) and "Risk" icons (right of prompt.) Stats help determine the DC of a check (which we'll talk about in a later post,) and the Risk determines the effects if you fail a check. Fail softly, and you eat the first risk. Fail hard, and you suffer them both.
Risks can cause you to exhaust your cards, making them temporarily unusable... or they might disarm your weapon, poison you to prevent healing during downtime, flee from the fight entirely, and so on. The goal is to reflect change the entire feeling of a fight... not just beat them down until their health is zeroed.
We'll talk more about stats and rewards later.
Let me know what you think of the current design. Thanks, folks! -Wrel
Superados los 3500€ de recaudación, empezamos el típico periodo de valle de los mecenazgos. Faltan 13 días para que termine el crowdfunding de Ruina olvidada: El wargame de aventuras, tiempo de sobra para que aquellos y aquellas que estáis indecisos os animéis a formar parte del proyecto.
Por ahora, nos centraremos en tener la versión preliminar del PDF lista para el día que termina el mecenazgo. Así, podréis disfrutar de este juegazo cuanto antes.
Just a quick update to let you know we have started uploading files to the printer!
We're currently making lots of minor revisions to fit the final measurements of the various spine widths, box sizes, etc.
We'll provide more updates as we get through the process. For now just wanted to let you know we're crossing the important milestone of starting the printing process!
We're now one week post-campaign! We took the time to rest a bit and finish our current fulfillment project (270+ books is a lot of books)! We're still pretty stunned with how the campaign went, and we're extremely happy to have you all on board!
If you missed it and want to add Last Hope to your collection, the Late Pledges are open!
For those with digital-only tiers that would receive the maps as freebies, we have an estimate for the shipping! Usually, it's between 2$ (Canada), 4$ (US) and 6$ (international) depending on the destination. We're still, however, discussing if we can offer free shipping on digital only pledges for the map (this will depend on the number of people who receive it as a freebie).
Some Stuff
Most of you should have received your surveys for the Pledge Manager. So, why are we sending it so early even if the game is not completed? Well, since we have to print the game in both French and English, we need an average (but as accurate as possible) count for both languages to plan our budget allocation for both books!
As a very small publisher, we need the funds to make the game and Hardcovers are very expensive to make, especially with the improved printing quality! Worry not! Everyone, including retailers, that backed the campaign has a book (there's quite many spares). The quantities will be limited though, so if you wish to acquire a hardcover book, they will be available until they're depleted (if there's leftovers post-release, we will be adding them to our store)!
We've also added a softcover version of Last Hope to the pre-order store for those who would like to acquire a physical version. It wasn't planned in the base campaign, but people asked if it was a possibility, and we were able to provide! If you were on the fence due to the price of the Hardcover book, there's now an option for you (and the quantities are not limited)!
The number of available Heart Stickers has been increased, since they were way more popular than anticipated (ﾉ^_^)ﾉﾟ
On another note, we can still unlock our final Stretch Goals! We currently put a 2 months timer, we'll see how it goes. These items will NOT be charged to you unless we unlock them and we're able to launch production.
VTT System - This will be the hardest to unlock, but making a real, working VTT system+Module is expensive! We would need at least 370 people "picking it up" to be able to produce it!
Character Miniatures (Printed options for 3-5 minis and commercial tier will be added if there's enough interest, you will be able to modify your pledge before we charge the cards). We would need at least 170 people "picking it up" to be able to produce it!
Monster Miniatures (Printed options for 3-5 minis and commercial tier will be added if there's enough interest, you will be able to modify your pledge before we charge the cards). We would need at least 170 people "picking it up" to be able to produce it!
The current safe date for release is DECEMBER 2027. This date is up for modifications depending on how fast artists work. There is a lot of illustrations to be done, and crunch really isn't weaved into our work philosophy.
Thank you all for your trust, your patience, and your support. We're incredibly grateful to all of you, and we hope that you have an amazing week!
Hum, that's about it for this update! We will soon have news about the Soundtrack, stay tuned (￣▽￣)/♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪ We're also building the document for Lex to write the starting scenario, exciting stuff are coming!
This poll is to determine which of the additional 5 soundtracks we should work on while we raise funds through the campaign! Please select which you'd like from the list below, and whichever ones have the highest votes will be worked for first!
If you want information on current and possible future Exalted projects, I'd suggest checking out:
What's Up with Onyx Path on Saturday June 6 at Noon EDT
The Exalted Panel on Saturday June 6 at 6:00 PM EDT
Ask Us Anything Panel on Sunday June 7 at 2:00 PM EDT
Somewhere in there, Rich will reveal what the end of the year crowdfunder for Exalted will be. I can't wait - I'm as excited as anyone to find out!
Reward Distribution: ALCHEMICALS: FORGED BY THE MACHINE GOD Backer PDF
There is a world beyond Creation, a world alive with the endless motion of titanic machinery. This is Autochthonia, the Realm of Brass and Shadows, the world that is the living body of the Machine God. The Alchemical Exalted are the Chosen of the Machine God, biomechanical demigods forged from divine metal and heroic souls. The Realm of Brass and Shadows is unforgiving, and the Eight Nations find themselves faced with many challenges: cataclysmic upheavals of Autochthon's world-machinery, incursions of gruesome techno-organic gremlins, and the ever-present threats to their livelihoods.
Alchemicals: Forged by the Machine God is an expansino for the Exalted Third Edition tabletop roleplaying game. It provides a detailed look at Autochthonia, an entire world of industrial machinery and impossibly technology that exists within Autochthon's body. The book also provides an extensive panoply of Alchemical Charms, along with new martial-arts styles, sorcerous spells and initiations, and Autochthonian technology and artifacts.
REWARD DISTRIBUTION
If this PDF was on your list of rewards, your link to claim your ALCHEMICALS: FORGED BY THE MACHINE GOD
Backer PDF will be sent out by our BackerKit pledge manager over the next day. Since we are using our partners at DriveThruRPG as the host for this, you will need to set up a DriveThru account if you don't have one already. If you encounter any problems with downloading your rewards, please contact DTRPG's customer service to resolve the matter, they've always been top-rated for customer service. http://www.drivethrurpg.com/contact_us.php
The redemption codes will come over the next 24 hours. You'll receive an e-mail if you have this reward in your rewards list, sending you to the Digital Rewards page on your Pledge Manager. The Digital Rewards page will have redemption links to add the PDF files to your DriveThru cart at $0 cost.
You may need to click the links two or three times to get them to add to the cart properly. In my experience, the first click ends up getting me to login to my DTRPG cart and I have to click the redemption link a second time while my cart is open to properly add it (in a new tab, usually). Just keep trying, you'll get there!
Again, you will receive an e-mail from BackerKit with links for this reward over the next 24hours if it is on your expected list of rewards.
The easiest way to see if you've got digital downloads available is to login to your backerkit account: https://alchemicals.backerkit.com/ and it'll show anything available. Your backerkit account should also confirm all rewards that you should expect from your reward tier selected.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://alchemicals.backerkit.com/
This is the first version of the ALCHEMICALS: FORGED BY THE MACHINE GOD to be released. The design and development teams have done their best to proofread and correct any errors and typos - but some always sneak through. If you catch any typos, incorrect math, visual glitches, and the like, we want to hear about them and correct them before we send the book off to print.
With that in mind, I'd like to introduce the AlchemicalsFeedback Form!
Onyx Path will be launching a special Forged Feedback Form, which you will be able to access here: <Alchemicals Feedback Form>
They are aware of the Page XX notations - those are left in to replace for the final version once any changes you've suggested are made, so they can reference the correct page if any shifts in layout result.
Onyx Path will keep errata collection open for the next week. Please submit your feedback as soon as possible so the team can get on to finalizing this file - and working on our print version as well!
They won't be collecting errata from other spots, just this specific form.
Please check that the Backer Name listed for you in the book matches your submission.
If there are any issues with your Backer Name as listed, please use the form to communicate the issue with the team. After the Feedback Form closes in one week, they won't be adjusting the Backer Name list any further, so please double check.
After any needed corrections are made (based on your feedback!), they will prepare an updated final PDF version of the book and you will receive a notice from DrivethruRPG that you can re-download your file with the latest version.
You've already made the book a reality with your Crowdfunding support. Now you can make it even better by helping us crowdsource any minor errors and corrections.
SO: Look for your reward email over the next 24 hours, or check your BackerKit page to see your digital reward redemption links. Review the backer PDF and submit any feedback you have, and let's make this book as awesome as possible!
Rewards Still Pending
The Backer PDF for our main reward is now out to you, and your feedback over the next week will help the team finalize the file for PDF release and the eventual print run. Our Stretch Goal-built companion has also moved forward, and the manuscript is now off for review and approvals before moving to the next stage of development and editing.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
Alchemicals: Forged by the Machine God Draft Manuscript
Exalted Third Edition Core Rules PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Dragon-Blooded: What Fire Has Wrought PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Lunars: Fangs at the Gate PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Exigents: Out of the Ashes PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Sidereals: Charting Fate's Course PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Abyssals: Sworn to the Grave Draft Manuscript
Exalted: Essence PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Many-Faced Strangers PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
Across the Eight Directions PDF + Discounted PoD Codes
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
The alternate, streamlined rules engine used to engage the Exalted Third Edition characters and setting gets a Storyteller's toolbox in the form of the Exatled: Essence Storyteller's Guide. Everyone joining in will get to read the draft manuscript for the book before any pledges are processed or payments collected.
Another month, another step closer to getting Toon Morgue into your hands.
This month David Marcin has been working on the Botchmer Lands illustration, continuing to flesh out one of the regions of Terloon.
I'm also deep into the design work for The Fool's Errand, the custom card deck included in select reward tiers. The deck's visual design is coming together, and my goal is to begin production this month. Printing and manufacturing take time, so I want to get that process started as early as possible.
As production planning continues, there will eventually be an email sent out to relevant backers requesting any information needed for fulfillment. This will include things such as shipping addresses and, where applicable, shirt sizes so I can begin preparing those rewards as well.
Thank you all for the continued support. Every month the project gets a little closer to becoming a finished book, and I'm excited to keep sharing the progress with you.
Many of you have chosen Pay Over Time (POT) and I wanted to address the main question being asked... "When will I get my survey?" So we've chosen to do an update to help answer a lot of your POT inquiries and a few other things!
When will I receive my survey?
If you're using Pay Over Time, your survey won't arrive until your pledge has been paid in full. Once your final installment successfully processes, BackerKit will send your survey by email, usually within 72 hours.
Will Pay Over Time affect my rewards?
Not at all! Your rewards are reserved just like any other backer. The only difference is that we can't ship anything until your pledge has been fully paid.
What about survey deadlines posted in updates?
Those deadlines are primarily aimed at backers who have already completed payment. If you're still making installment payments, don't panic—you won't be expected to complete your survey until your pledge is fully paid.
Can I change my installment amount or payment date?
Unfortunately, no. The payment amounts and scheduled charge dates are set by BackerKit and can't be adjusted. Payments can't be paused, delayed, split, or paid ahead individually.
Can I pay off my balance early?
Absolutely! If you'd like to finish your payments early, head to your pledge page and select "Charge Remaining Balance." Once processed, you'll be fully paid and may receive access to your survey sooner.
What happens if a payment fails?
No need to sound the alarm. Your pledge isn't lost, and you don't need to do anything right away. BackerKit will automatically attempt the payment again in 7 days.
What if multiple payments fail?
If a payment continues to fail after the retry, the missed amount gets rolled into your next scheduled payment. If multiple payments are missed, those amounts can stack together on the next charge attempt.
BackerKit provides several opportunities to resolve payment issues before a plan is canceled. However, if all retries ultimately fail, your Pay Over Time plan will be forfeited. At that point, the remaining balance becomes due in full and the installment plan cannot be reinstated.
How do I update my card or fix a failed payment?
Simply update your payment method through BackerKit. Once updated, the system will immediately attempt the charge again. If you don't make any changes, BackerKit will automatically retry the payment after 7 days.
I accidentally paid my entire balance!
Backerkit has seen this happen!
When a payment issue occurs, BackerKit may offer a "Charge Remaining Balance" option. If selected, you'll receive a confirmation message warning that the action cannot be undone.
Once confirmed, your entire remaining balance is charged and your Pay Over Time plan ends. Unfortunately, neither we nor BackerKit can restore the installment plan afterward.
If you didn't click that button, don't worry—the system normally only retries the amount currently due.
Need additional help?
For Pay Over Time questions, billing issues, or account assistance, BackerKit Support is usually your fastest route to a solution.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dungeon Damsel support email?
support(at)dungeondamsel.com
When will cards be charged for pre-order store purchases and survey add-ons?
We're currently planning to charge cards between June 9th and June 16th.
Prepare thyselves. The merchants of Druskara will soon come calling for their coin. This does not mean your order locks, it just means any additional adjustments, or pre-orders will be charged automatically within 24hrs of purchase.
Titanbound partner collaboration freebie info
Backers who supported both the Druskara and Titanbound campaigns during their live runs will receive the Titanbound exclusive luck token as a free gift. This was a perk tied specifically to the live campaign period, and we want to honor that commitment to those who backed us while we were live. The item will be added automatically to the inventory of those eligible backers. We are ONLY responsible for the coin, while Titanbound is obligated to fulfill their cross-collab freebie zine. For those joining through the pre-order store, we genuinely appreciate your support, but this particular freebie was reserved for live campaign backers and is no longer included automatically. The luck token is still available to add to your order through the add-ons page, so you still have a way to get your hands on one (or 4)!
Can this be played in Solodark mode?
Yes! Solodark mode is coming to Druskara! This was a stretch goal we hit thanks to the incredible support from our community, and we are so excited to make it happen. We’ll be doing our best to adapt Druskara for solo play! This one’s for all the darklings and peoples of the realm who asked for it!
There are some Project FAQs listed in your survey for easy reference. For Backerkit specific questions, please reach out to Backerkit support. If you have questions without answers pertaining to this project or Druskara as a whole, please don't hesitate to ask below in this thread, or reach out to us personally.
Hopefully this helps some of you! And if not and you've dropped the torch... don't worry, the Dungeon Damsel team will do their best to fumble in the dark and re-ignite the flames. No party member left behind! Unless there's stingbats...
