We've got some fresh updates for our beloved Clockwork Tower!
1. New Downloadable Version: We've uploaded a new version of the Clockwork Tower that now includes a dedicated page...
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Survey Results and Future Adventures
Firstly, wow! The response to our recent survey was overwhelming. We've run surveys in the past, but this one takes the cake in terms of participation. A heartfelt thank you t...
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Help Shape Our Future Campaigns!
Hello backers!
First and foremost, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continued support. It's because of you that our projects have come so far, and we're excited ...
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Survey's have been sent out!
Exciting news: the Smoke Test for our surveys was a roaring success! We're thrilled to announce that all surveys have now been dispatched to each and every one of you.
Please t...
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Surveys and Digital Downloads Incoming!
I wanted to provide you with a brief update on our next steps and what you can expect in the coming weeks. As we continue our journey together, I'm thrilled to share the progre...
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Thank You for Making Clockwork Tower a Reality!
Dear Amazing Backers,
We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, Clockwork Tower is no longer just a dream—it's a reality. Your enthusiasm, pledges, and shares have been ...
It would be really nice to know when we'll be getting the physical books. This has been a very long wait with no communication and the pledge manager says nothing has been shipped, just that address has been locked.
We've got some fresh updates for our beloved Clockwork Tower!
New Downloadable Version: We've uploaded a new version of the Clockwork Tower that now includes a dedicated page thanking all the backers who chose the "Add my name to the book" option.
Final Call for Name Submissions: The Clockwork Tower is set to be handed over to our publishers this week! However, there are still a handful of supporters who haven't completed their surveys about how they'd like their names to be printed in the book. If you're among this group, please take a moment this week to let us know your preferences so we can ensure your name is beautifully showcased in our final print.
Time is of the essence, and we'd hate for anyone to miss out on this unique opportunity. So, if you've yet to respond, now's the moment!
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we inch closer to the final printed masterpiece!
Firstly, wow! The response to our recent survey was overwhelming. We've run surveys in the past, but this one takes the cake in terms of participation. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. If you haven't had a chance to cast your vote yet, the survey is still open. If the link isn't clickable, please copy and paste it into your browser: Survey Link.
Survey Insights:
Adventure Preferences: "High Fantasy" emerged as the top genre, closely followed by "Dark Fantasy". What surprised us was that almost every other genre came in at third place. Many of you emphasized the importance of a compelling story, which is music to our ears!
Future Adventure Ideas: Every adventure idea we proposed received significant votes. We've included a screenshot of the selections below. Additionally, we were thrilled with the unique ideas you shared, from "The Far Realm Invasion" to "Scottish Highlands" themed adventures.
Discovering PBA: The majority of you discovered PBA through Kickstarter. Your continued support means the world to us.
Release Schedule: Feedback on our release schedule was evenly split. We're exploring BackerKit as a platform for more experimental stories and will likely release every 6-8 weeks on that platform.
Feedback: Your feedback has been invaluable. From wanting NPCs that appear across campaigns to desiring adventures with moral dilemmas and twists, we're listening. Urban Fantasy and High-Level campaigns are already on our radar for future BackerKit releases.
What's Next?
We're excited to announce that our next Kickstarter campaign will be "Witches of the Blood Moon". Stay tuned for more details next week!
To wrap up, your passion and feedback drive us every day. Here's to many more adventures together! What are you most excited about from the upcoming adventures? Let us know in the comments!
I wanted to provide you with a brief update on our next steps and what you can expect in the coming weeks. As we continue our journey together, I'm thrilled to share the progress we've made and the stages we're about to embark on.
Surveys & Digital Downloads: We are hard at work creating the surveys and setting up the options for digital downloads.
Smoke Test: Our immediate goal this week is to conduct a "smoke test" for the surveys. For those unfamiliar, this means that BackerKit will randomly select 5% of you, our amazing backers, to participate. This is to ensure that everything is working seamlessly and efficiently.
Survey Roll-Out: Once we've validated everything via the smoke test, we'll swiftly send out surveys to all backers. These surveys will allow you to:
Download your digital files
Confirm or update your shipping address
For those who selected the "name in the book" option, you'll have a designated section to indicate precisely how you'd like your name to be displayed.
Physical Copies Timeline: Upon completion of the surveys (typically about 2 weeks), we'll be placing the order for the physical copies. The production usually takes between 2-4 weeks. As soon as they arrive, we'll jump right into shipping them out to you.
Whew! That's a lot, right? We're in the home stretch now, and I genuinely appreciate your patience and enthusiasm. I'm collaborating closely with the BackerKit team to ensure everything runs smoothly, bringing our shared vision of the campaign to life.
Your trust and support mean everything. Here's to the next exciting phase of our journey!
First and foremost, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continued support. It's because of you that our projects have come so far, and we're excited about the journey ahead.
As we move forward, we want to ensure that our future PBA campaigns resonate with what you. We believe in crafting experiences that you'll love, and to do that, we need a bit of insight from you!
We've created a brief form for you to share your preferences regarding the genres you enjoy and the kind of campaigns you'd like to see in the future. Your input will be invaluable in guiding our next steps.
The form will only take a few minutes of your time, but its impact on our project will be significant. By letting us know your preferences, you're directly influencing the direction of our upcoming campaigns.
Once again, thank you for being a part of our community. Your feedback, passion, and enthusiasm drive us to create the best possible experiences for all of you.
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, happy adventuring!
Exciting news: the Smoke Test for our surveys was a roaring success! We're thrilled to announce that all surveys have now been dispatched to each and every one of you.
Please take a moment to complete your survey. It's especially crucial for those who've chosen to have their names featured in the book, as well as for those who will be receiving shipped items – we need your addresses!
Your prompt response will help us ensure that everything proceeds smoothly and that you receive your rewards without any hitches.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. We're nearing the finish line!
We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, Clockwork Tower is no longer just a dream—it's a reality. Your enthusiasm, pledges, and shares have been instrumental in bringing this game to life.
Pledge Manager Coming Soon Over the next couple of days, I will be setting up the Pledge Manager on BackerKit. This tool will help distribute all your well-deserved Digital Rewards and collect shipping addresses for those who pledged for physical books.
Clockwork Tower PDF—Available Now! While you await the Pledge Manager, I’m thrilled to offer you an immediate download of the Clockwork Tower PDF to whet your appetite.
Upcoming Campaign: The Illustrated Troll Next week, on September 12, prepare yourselves for another fantastic journey—we'll be launching our next BackerKit campaign for "The Illustrated Troll." This project will feature a collection of three 1-shot adventures.
The Illustrated Troll - Three 1-shot adventures
Excitingly, the Illustrated Troll campaign will include stretch goals, with the ultimate target of $15,000, adding a fourth adventure to the collection. To give you an idea of what to expect, you can download "The Harvest Haunting," a free 1-shot adventure showcasing the level of detail you can expect.
Your Support Means Everything I can't thank you enough for believing in Clockwork Tower and for becoming a part of its journey from concept to completion. Your support has been invaluable, and I can't wait to share more adventures with you!
The clock is ticking down, and our first campaign run on BackerKit is coming to a close TODAY at 10:00 PM CT. Your support has been invaluable in bringing Clockwork Tower to life, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.
Collecting Funds Once the campaign concludes at 10:00 PM CT, BackerKit will begin the process of collecting funds.
Changes in Reward Deployment As this is our first venture with BackerKit, the process for deploying your rewards will be a bit different to those of you that have backed PBA projects on Kickstarter. We will be utilizing BackerKit's Pledge Manager, which will go live in the next couple of days. You will receive links to download all Digital Rewards and have the chance to update your address for any physical rewards very soon.
Immediate PDF and Updates At 10:30 PM CT this evening, I will post an update that only Backers can access that provides a link to a PDF of the game. A second PDF will be released once the Pledge Manager is active, including the names of everyone who selected the “Name added to the book” add-on. We want you to have immediate access to the campaign so we can celebrate together!
Upcoming Campaign: The Illustrated Troll I'm thrilled to announce that the landing page for our next exciting endeavor, "The Illustrated Troll," is now live. This new project features a collection of three 1-shot adventures and will go live September 12. Check it out and stay in the loop!
Your Feedback and Questions I welcome any questions or comments you have. Feel free to post in the campaign comments or join the discussion on our Discord server.
Join Us on Discord This being our first campaign on BackerKit, I'm very interested in hearing your feedback, so please share your thoughts.
Clockwork Tower has been a journey of imagination and creativity, and I can't wait for you to experience it!
Dive deep into the heart of the Deserts of Low Force and meet the tribes of Low Force, fighting as a weather-worn Sand Fighter. The "Sand Fighter Scrolls" is an expansive 5e campaign setting, unlocking new classes, monsters, and desert enchantments.
We are thrilled to announce that we've reached the final 24 hours of our Kickstarter campaign for "Clockwork Tower!" The writing is complete, the edits are done, and we're getting ready to publish. We couldn't have made it this far without your incredible support.
If you've been sitting on the fence, now is the time to jump in! Make sure to upgrade your pledge, grab those add-ons, and spread the word. Let's make this last day count!
Special Gift: Download "Freshman Fright" for Free!
As a token of our appreciation, we're offering all our backers an exclusive chance to download "Freshman Fright," a fun back-to-school adventure that's perfect for players of all levels and can be played in 15-30 minutes. I was grocery shopping yesterday when my brother texted me about his anxieties and excitements for going back to school. Meanwhile, I've been itching to read Stephen King's "Christine" (huge King fan here!). Suddenly, it clicked! Why not combine the back-to-school spirit with a bit of supernatural spookiness? And thus, "Freshman Fright" was born!
Download it here now and get your adventure started!
Freshman Fright
The gears are turning, and time is ticking down. Let's make these last 24 hours unforgettable!
Thank you so much for participating in our recent poll about Virtual Tabletop (VTT) tools! Your input is invaluable as we continue to develop and optimize our campaign.
📣 Exciting News!
I'm delighted to announce the VTT formats we'll be supporting, based on your feedback:
UniversalVTT
Foundry
Roll20
Fantasy Grounds
AboveVTT
In addition to these VTT formats, we'll also provide:
JPEGs of the maps both with and without labels
Black & White printer-friendly versions of the maps
Unfortunately, we won't be able to support WebM for two reasons:
Creating WebM files consumes a lot of time on my current setup. My computer crashed after running for two hours.
The resulting WebM files are huge making them difficult to manage and distribute.
As always, drop a comment below. I can already hear the comments on needing to get a new computer ;~)
Thanks once again for your input and your ongoing support!
As the world of online role-playing games (RPGs) continues to evolve, so do the tools that make these experiences more immersive and interactive. Today, we want to talk about Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) and online file types that make the magic happen. But more importantly, we want to hear from you about what you prefer to use.
What are Virtual Desktop Tools? Before we dive into the poll, let’s briefly introduce the concept of Virtual Desktop Tools for those who may be new to online RPGs. Virtual Desktop Tools serve as an online platform that simulates the experience of sitting around a physical tabletop. These VTTs offer features like interactive maps, character tokens, and built-in rulesets to make gameplay as smooth as possible. Simply put, they're the backbone of any great online tabletop experience.
We Want to Hear From You! The variety of VTTs and file types available can be both exciting and overwhelming. That's why we want to streamline your gaming experience by offering compatibility with the tools you already love and use.
So, what’s your preferred VTT or online file type? Are you a Roll20 aficionado, or does Fantasy Grounds have your heart? Do you prefer battlemaps in JPEG, PDF, or another format?
Your input will help us tailor our upcoming releases, making sure you can dive into your gaming sessions with minimal fuss. After all, no one wants to spend precious gaming time wrestling with file conversions!
We can't wait to hear your thoughts. Happy gaming!
