Weekly Update: Public Update & Status (no draft update this week)
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Sep 19, 2021 at 07:41:57 PM
Hey Folks-
I'm going to make an update this week without a draft update, because I wanted to make this public as some folks have been reaching out to me, and there's nothing leaps and bounds to update on the draft side: both classes are well into editing, but updating them half edited doesn't seem like it'd be a high value update :)
As a this is a public update, I'm going to a general summary of where we are, what's happening, and what the schedule is:
- The book is running late; there's not getting around that, but it's also in a pretty good spot, and mostly useable in PDF form. The major blocks are all there and have been for awhile. I expect the finished PDF to be in your hands soon, the VTT version in not too long, and the book version... well, as soon as possible, but don't want to sign anything in blood, beyond that you folks will be in the loop each step of the way.
- If you are a backerkit backer and want the current draft, send me a message with your backerkit email, and I will send you the draft. The backerkit PDF should be going out in not too long, but if you want to get an early copy, I'm happy to send it.
- The book is currently in editing. The monster section and spell sections have their editing complete (if you see any errors there, log them!). The editors are hard at work, but they are busy people and there's a lot to crunch on! I may be bringing on another one, but still working out the details.
- There's a handful of pieces I'm still working on. Crafting, custom content, and a few other minor pieces. I have done a poor job reaching out to folks there, but will continue to make an effort to make sure I've reached out to everyone there. I've spent the last week mostly polishing up crafting and custom content, and we'll see that in the draft next week.
- As soon as the classes are done editing, the VTT versions will start; I'll be reaching to folks that have previously expressed interest in doing these, so the work should be fully parallel. Cannot give a firm ETA, but they are getting close (trust me, I'll be thrilled to see those to... I use those every day).
- Custom Character sheets are in progress, and I look forward to sharing more with you there.
- The there's no major issues with the printing process or the like: the price of shipping has sharply risen, but I currently don't expect that to impact you folks. I currently expect that I will absorb any additional shipping costs, as possible. I will update you folks if that changes, but I currently don't expect it to. I'm sure you've heard of the shipping apocalypse, so not going to rehash things, but I don't expect any problems here besides delays (the other problems will be my problems :D )
I'm super happy with the book so far - it's getting really close, and there's been a massive sweep of playtesting. Over 100 characters have been played to level 6 (some to 8) in the last few weeks, as part of a very broad sweep of content.
In addition, as I like to share other content with you folks, these are not in the book, but as part of the sweeping playtest pass, some of my old subclasses (or subclasses I revised) have been updated; these aren't in the book (and are free) but if you're interested feel free to check these four recently updated subclasses:
As always, I'm always available if you have any questions. The easiest place to get ahold of me is Discord, but here, reddit, patreon, or anywhere else I'll try to get back to you. If you have an outstanding question, feel free to poke me again - I hate to say that because it means I haven't gotten back to everyone, but I also don't want anyone to worry about bugging me... it bugs me far more if your question fell through the cracks and I didn't get back to you :)
I love to hear all the stories and reports of folks using the content so far. That's why I do this, and I'm thrilled so many people are getting use out of it already. I cannot wait to get at least the VTT versions in your hands to make it all the easier... got a lot more cool stuff coming!
I'll be back next week with a draft that's hopefully going to be a pretty darn close to the finished version.
All the best,
-Kibbles