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2018 Year-End Update
over 5 years ago
– Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 01:02:14 PM
Hello Dystopians,
Yes, it's James! I'm looking a little different today, due to our latest project. Read on to find out more...
No major updates today, but I wanted to touch base as the year ends, to share our current status on all rewards, post an update from Eddy, and let you in on the latest project from Onyx Path that uses the Storypath system - the same system that forms the spine of Dystopia Rising: Evolution!
First, an update from Eddy:
Hello, survivors! Eddy again, with a couple updates before we wrap up the year.
As I mentioned last month, the core rulebook is still in editing. The incomparable Dixie Cochran is looking it over, and I have complete faith in her ability to make sure the material is the best it can be.
The plan is to have them edited by Midwinter Gaming Convention, so I can give the rules one last spin before I send them off to layout. So, if you're planning to be in Milwaukee from January 10-13, I'll be running a game of it!
And Michael Pucci will be running a one-on-one CANONICAL game with the lucky backer (and three friends) who pledged at the PERSONAL HORROR level.
It's amazing to think that, at Midwinter last year, we were just announcing Dystopia Rising for the first time. And now there will be three games of it running, and we're close to actually putting it into production! Our estimated delivery for the PDF is September 2019, so we're definitely on track to hit that release. Before long, you will be fighting raiders and arguing with other strains in the comfort of your own home.
The Evolution is coming!
And, just a reminder to confirm your rewards in your BackerKit survey, if you haven't done so already.
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://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com/faq
If you have any other questions or concerns, you can post them to the comments for this update, the comment section, or contact the team via the Contact Creator link on the kickstarter page and Rich will forward it to me.
REWARD TRACKING - Completed Rewards (Sent to Backers)
Redbubble T-shirt Link (Update #30, posted 11/01/18)
REWARD TRACKING - PENDING
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Core Book PDF
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Core Book Hardcover
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Print-On-Demand coupon
DR:E Reference Screen
DR:E Reference Charts PDF
DR:E Digital Wallpaper
DR:E Threat Guide PDF
DR:E Jumpstart PDF
DR:E Fiction Anthology PDF
Creed Symbol Enamel Pin(s)
I'll post our list of delivered and pending rewards with each monthly update, so that we can track everything that's needed and keep on the same page. Also, feel free to check out Onyx Path's Monday Meeting Notes posts (linked here) which will give you a weekly status report on ALL of the projects Onyx Path has on the go (you may see spoilers for my monthly updates, or see what other kickstarter campaigns are currently running).
They Came From Beneath The Sea! is a new tabletop RPG from Onyx Path, encompassing the wonder, horror, thrills, and hilarity of 1950s science fiction. This game evokes all that is great in the B-movies of decades ago, and provides a dynamic, fun experience at the table.
The players, as humans, live in a world under increasing attack. The attackers? Aliens from beneath the sea, obviously!
Adventures can range from the one-shot defense of small coastal town, to the lengthier liberation of a cruise ship invested with gill-kin, all the way to a campaign in which characters seize an alien submarine and ride it all the way down to the sea bed to take the fight to the invaders.
Put down your malt shakes, turn on the jukebox, and prepare your harpoons! You don’t want to be caught unawares when it’s revealed that They Came From Beneath The Sea!
End of November 2018 Update
over 5 years ago
– Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 09:20:54 PM
Hello Dystopians!
It's James, your point person for this Kickstarter campaign.
We're about to start getting into the regular rhythm of month-end status updates. It's a pretty involved and dynamic process, creating these books, so I want to ensure that I have constant and consistent communication with all backers. Each month, I'll be providing a status update for our rewards (usually nothing more complicated than "delivered" or "pending"), as well as sharing information about this project and other Onyx Path projects where possible.
Today, we're fortunate to have a special update on the project from Eddy, detailing some of the development work for the book that's happened since the kickstarter ended. After that, I'll cover BackerKit reminders, reward status, and cover my kickstarter concierge duties.
But first, a chance to meet and greet...
The Onyx Path crew, including Eddy, Rich, Lisa, Matt, Dixie, Danielle, and other Onyx Path writers
and developers will be at PAX Unplugged in Philly, November 30th –
December 2nd. They're in booth #2133 and will be hanging out, selling books and running a lot of demos and playtests all through the convention.They have two separate tables in the demo area, so there should be lots to sit in on. If you're in the area, come by and say hi!
Speaking of Eddy and playtesting...
Hello, survivors! This is Eddy, and I wanted to give you a status update on where DR:E line is at right now.
The core rulebook is to editing, and it'll be there for a little bit. We got some great playtest feedback both during and after the Kickstarter, so I took some time to revise and polish some areas of the manuscript, like adjusting some antagonist numbers. I also tweaked the text a bit in a few places to emphasize more the safety rules, so everyone can have a good time playing in a dystopic environment. Also, I wasn't happy with how the crafting rules ended up, so I did a modest rewrite on those. Finally, I had some wordcount left over in my budget, so I created an appendix of Conditions and Flaws (?!) for easy reference.
All that leads up to the fact that the manuscript really needs a thorough edit pass, and by someone who isn't me (because after a point, designers end up seeing right through problems). It also means that I don't feel comfortable moving ahead with the stretch goals JUST yet, because I need to see where we land on some of these rules changes. And with the holidays here, things generally slow down in this industry as a whole. So I'm currently anticipating everything falling into place in January.
The good news is, once I get everything back, things will move quickly. Better, Mike Chaney has already started contracting art, because nothing I've changed should impact what art needs to be bought. Ideally, the art and manuscript will all fall together at about the same time. Onyx Path doesn't give predictions on release dates, but I think I can safely say it won't be too far into 2019 before you see a piping-hot PDF in your inboxes, ready for your review and errata.
So, to tide you over, I'll talk about one of the bigger changes: the addition of Flaws, which I mentioned above. If you're a Storyteller/Storytelling veteran, these aren't what you think. In DR:E, Flaws are effectively the same as Conditions, but they apply to Gear instead of characters. See, one of the things I felt was important to DR:E was to keep the aesthetic that salvaged equipment is generally quirky and unreliable. The more I dug into the design, the more I realized that Gear should have some kind of Conditions all their own. That's where Flaws came from. It also allowed me to rewrite some weird one-off rules and put them nicely into one space. So, here's the current (pre-edited) Flaw rules, to give you an idea of how this will look. ***
Once all the Milestones are completed, choose one additional Flaw. This is the item’s Fatal Flaw, and it is persistent — it can never be removed unless the item is completely destroyed and rebuilt. But if you do that, it’s a whole new set of crafting Milestones, and at the end you’ll have to choose another Fatal Flaw. In the end, most folks just accept an item’s quirks.
Not every item in the Wastelands has a Fatal Flaw, mind you. It’s entirely possible to find a gun that’ll work just fine after you take it apart and clean it. It’s only when you’re trying to rebuild something out of whatever odds and ends you can scrape together that things get dicey. In the end, it’s up to the Storyguide to decide if a particular crafting roll mandates a Fatal Flaw or not. But when in doubt, assume that if it’s complicated enough to warrant some Milestones, it’s probably going to end up with a special quirk.
Flaws
Every item has a flaw. Here are a few examples.
Broken
It’s busted. Gummed up. Trashed. The item doesn’t work, and won’t until it’s fixed.
Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character wants to attempt an action with the piece of gear in question, but must fail or otherwise get into worse trouble because the item won’t work.
Resolution: Fixing the item, either with a Tier 1 crafting roll (p. XX) or through some other means, like finding a particular part.
Contaminated
The gear has so many rads that it’s functionally useless. The gear also gains the Broken Flaw (if it doesn’t have it already), and the Broken Flaw cannot be resolved until the Contaminated Flaw is. Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character fails in an action using the Contaminated gear.
Resolution: The gear is decontaminated (p. XX) using a Decontamination Kit.
Fuel/Ammo Hog
The item requires more fuel or ammo than usual. Whenever a roll using the item is a botch, it stops working until more fuel or ammo can be found.
Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character botches and the item runs out of fuel or ammo.
Resolution: The gear is given more fuel or ammo (temporarily removing the effects) or the Flaw is removed through repair.
Irradiated
The gear has taken on too much radiation, and it don’t work so good. It loses 1 Enhancement (down to 0) while it has this Flaw.
Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character fails in an action using the Irradiated gear.
Resolution: The gear is decontaminated (p. XX) or gains the Contaminated Flaw.
Noxious
The item in question tastes or smells disgusting. Every time the item is used successfully (granting effects and/or Enhancement), the user must roll Survival + Stamina, difficulty 1, or take a Stress Condition due to nausea.
Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character takes a Stress Condition from the item’s use.
Resolution: The Flaw is removed through repair.
On the Blink
The gear randomly loses effectiveness. On a successful roll using this item, roll a single die. If the die is even, the item generates one less Enhancement than normal. Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character loses Enhancement at a critical moment.
Resolution: The Flaw is removed through repair.
Sticky
The gear gets caught on things easily. When the item is used on another target (such as putting a sword into a zed), the item is stuck until the user succeeds in an Athletics + Might roll, difficulty 1, to remove the item.
Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character loses the object at a critical moment.
Resolution: The Flaw is removed through repair.
Weather-Worn
The gear has been battered by the elements, losing some effectiveness. It loses 1 Enhancement (down to 0) while it has this Flaw.
Momentum Trigger: Whenever the character fails in an action using the Weather-Worn gear.
Resolution: The gear is dried out (p. XX).
And, just a reminder to confirm your rewards in your BackerKit survey, if you haven't done so already.
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://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com/faq
If you have any other questions or concerns, you can post them to the comments for this update, the comment section, or contact the team via the Contact Creator link on the kickstarter page and Rich will forward it to me.
REWARD TRACKING - Completed Rewards (Sent to Backers)
Redbubble T-shirt Link (Update #30, posted 11/01/18)
REWARD TRACKING - PENDING
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Core Book PDF
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Core Book Hardcover
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Print-On-Demand coupon
DR:E Reference Screen
DR:E Reference Charts PDF
DR:E Digital Wallpaper
DR:E Threat Guide PDF
DR:E Jumpstart PDF
DR:E Fiction Anthology PDF
Creed Symbol Enamel Pin(s)
I'll post our list of delivered and pending rewards with each monthly update, so that we can track everything that's needed and keep on the same page. Also, feel free to check out Onyx Path's Monday Meeting Notes posts (linked here) which will give you a weekly status report on ALL of the projects Onyx Path has on the go (you may see spoilers for my monthly updates, or see what other kickstarter campaigns are currently running).
Reward Day: Backer T-shirts Available for a Limited Time!
over 5 years ago
– Thu, Nov 01, 2018 at 01:48:10 PM
Hello Dystopians!
Why is James dressed as a vampire? Is this a new stage after zombie? Read on to find out...
This will be the first of many regular monthly updates detailing progress on Dystopia Rising: Evolution, the status of our rewards, and sharing other information about Onyx Path and the kickstarters we've got going on. Topics for today:
One of our Stretch Goals during the kickstarter campaign was a special discounted-for-a-limited-time Kickstarter Backer Dystopia Rising: Evolution T-shirt.
If you click over to Onyx Path's REDBUBBLE T-shirt Shop you will see the Dystopia Rising: Evolution T-shirt, which will be available at a discounted price for a LIMITED TIME ONLY! You have ONE WEEK to order this shirt if you'd like to face the apocalypse in style!
Note: Because this shirt contains content (guns and guts), it will be hidden behind Redbubble's mature content filter. You can reveal the shirt with a click, but make sure you review your selection before you process payment to ensure you've got the correct images, style, color, and size. (Also note: you can change the style, color, and size to make sure it works for you! Changing the style and size may change the cost, so be aware. You can explore options by clicking the Dystopia Rising: Evolution tag at the bottom of the page.)
One last time: This shirt will be available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY - please act quickly if you're interested!
And, just a reminder to confirm your rewards in your BackerKit survey, if you haven't done so already.
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://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com/faq
If you have any other questions or concerns, you can post them to the comments for this update, the comment section, or contact the team via the Contact Creator link on the kickstarter page and Rich will forward it to me.
REWARD TRACKING - Completed Rewards (Sent to Backers)
Redbubble T-shirt Link (Update #30, posted 11/01/18)
REWARD TRACKING - PENDING
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Core Book PDF
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Core Book Hardcover
Dystopia Rising: Evolution Print-On-Demand coupon
DR:E Reference Screen
DR:E Reference Charts PDF
DR:E Digital Wallpaper
DR:E Threat Guide PDF
DR:E Jumpstart PDF
DR:E Fiction Anthology PDF
Creed Symbol Enamel Pin(s)
I'll post our list of delivered and pending rewards with each monthly update, so that we can track everything that's needed and keep on the same page. Also, feel free to check out Onyx Path's Monday Meeting Notes posts (linked here) which will give you a weekly status report on ALL of the projects Onyx Path has on the go (you may see spoilers for my monthly updates, or see what other kickstarter campaigns are currently running).
Speaking of which (and answering why James is dressed as a vampire...)
Chicago lies at the center of the web that is the American heartland. Tendrils of power, wealth, and reward stretch outward, ensnaring the selfish, greedy, and unwary.
Yet, Chicago attracts its predators, too.
There are creatures that would have the city for their own, spinning their own webs of malice and intrigue. But among the city’s towering skyscrapers and wind-swept streets, who is the spider and who is the fly?
Chicago By Night, an updated edition of White Wolf’s bestselling city book, will be Onyx Path Publishing’s first supplement for Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.
In this hardcover supplement, you will find descriptions of most of the Kindred inhabitants of Chicago, complete with 5th Edition write ups; the secret history of Chicago with detailed maps and geographical details; relationship details and factions; and dozens of encounters organized by theme, which provide Storytellers a means to make the setting come alive for the players.
Surveys going out this week!
over 5 years ago
– Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 01:17:04 PM
Hello Dystopians!
It's non-zombie James, your point person for this Kickstarter campaign.
BACKER SURVEYS
Over the next few days, you’ll receive an email from us with a special link to your BackerKit survey. It’s important to respond to your survey as quickly as you can since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. You don’t have access to this survey link yet, but it will be available soon via email!
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
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://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dystopia-rising-evolution.backerkit.com/faq
If you have any other questions or concerns, you can post them to the comments for this update, the comment section, or contact the team via the Contact Creator link on the kickstarter page and Rich will forward it to me.
Thanks again everyone! Keep your eyes open for the next few days as the surveys go out.
- James
Backers Only - New Manuscript Link
over 5 years ago
– Sat, Oct 06, 2018 at 12:45:26 PM
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
