Added Backer Levels
This morning I added more available slots in the previously sold out GAMER, ART LOVER, and ULTIMATE RETAILER reward levels. Characters illustrated and added via the first two might end up in the books added via the stretch goals. On that front, I also added more slots for the ADVENTURE CONTRIBUTOR level as well.
I also added a level where you can contribute a concept for a creature or character to the upcoming bestiary.
We passed 1500 backers. That makes me very happy. I'm glad the Numenera ideas are appealing to so many. Please help spread the word. The more supporters we have, the better the reward levels get for everyone.
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Pledge $1 or more
56 backers
HELPER: I will collect the name and favorite quotation of everyone that contributes to this project, even for just one dollar, post it on my website. Be immortalized along with a great quote! Just a buck!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $3 or more
38 backers
DABBLER: You will get the character creator app to make Numenera characters. It might entice you to buy the game later...
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $5 or more
70 backers
SUPPORTER: You get the character creator app. I also will list the name of everyone who contributes five dollars or more in the back of the corebook.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $10 or more
55 backers
PLAYER: You get the Player's Guide PDF and the character creator app.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $20 or more
314 backers
EBOOK FAN: You get the PDF of the Numenera corebook and the PDF of the Player's Guide. You also get the character creator app.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $30 or more
108 backers
EBOOK MEGA-FAN: You get the PDF of the Numenera corebook, the PDF of the Player's Guide, and the character creator app. You also get a PDF of an exclusive Numenera adventure available only to Kickstarter supporters.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $50 or more
587 backers
ULTIMATE EBOOK FAN: You get the PDF of the Numenera corebook, the PDF of the Player's Guide, and the character creator app. You also get a PDF of an exclusive Numenera adventure available only to Kickstarter supporters. Lastly, you get a PDF version of every single product released as a part of the stretch goals.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $60 or more
1348 backers
THE REAL DEAL: You get the PDF of the Numenera corebook, the PDF of the Player's Guide, and the character creator app. You also get a print copy of the hard-bound, fully illustrated, full-color Numenera corebook. Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $70 or more
1143 backers
PATRON: You get THE REAL DEAL and the exclusive PDF of the Numenera adventure available only to Kickstarter supporters. Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $100 or more
235 backers
INTERESTED PATRON: You get THE REAL DEAL and the exclusive Numenera adventure. In addition, you will get all the previews and updates that playtesters of the game will get. You are free to provide playtester feedback, but it's not required. You'll be getting a sneak peek before everyone else (but you'll have to sign a non-disclosure agreement, just like a playtester). Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $125 or more
44 backers
COLLECTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, and the playtester updates. Further, your Numenera adventure will be printed out and signed by Monte. Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $125 or more
31 backers
RETAILER: You get THE REAL DEAL plus two additional copies of the printed Numenera corebook and six print copies of the Player's Guide. Available only to stores in the U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $175 or more
3 backers
FOREIGN RETAILER: This is for retailers outside the United States only. You get THE REAL DEAL plus two additional copies of the printed Numenera corebook and six print copies of the Player's Guide.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $180 or more
60 backers
ULTIMATE COLLECTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print version of the Player's Guide. Further, your Numenera rulebook will be signed and numbered by Monte, and your adventure will be printed out and signed by Monte. Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $200 or more
113 backers Limited (12 of 125 left)
BEHIND THE SCENES OBSERVER: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print version of the Player's Guide. Futher, you get an invitation to the three exclusive online game design seminars run by Monte. Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry). Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $225 or more
35 backers Limited (15 of 50 left)
SPECIALIZED COLLECTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print version of the Player's Guide. Further, your Numenera corebook will be signed and numbered by Monte, and your exclusive adventure will be printed out and signed by Monte. Plus, your corebook will be personalized by Monte as you request. Contributors outside the US, please add $10 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $240 or more
195 backers
JUST THE STUFF: (This is newly added by popular demand and thus takes many of the stretch goal rewards into account. As always, it's best to compare it to the others using the information on the left.) You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, and PDF and print versions of the Player's Guide, all three 32-page adventures, the Ninth World Bestiary, Sir Arthur's Compendium, the Numenera dice set, and the vinyl GM's screen. Contributors outside the US, please add $65 for shipping (sorry).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $250 or more
10 backers All gone!
CONTRIBUTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, a print version of the Player's Guide, and access to the online design seminars, plus you get to contribute a character that Monte will add to the Ninth World campaign setting. Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $250 or more
30 backers Limited (20 of 50 left)
ALTRUISTIC COLLECTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print version of the Player's Guide. Further, your Numenera corebook will be signed and numbered by Monte, and your exclusive adventure will be printed out and signed by Monte. Your corebook will be personalized by Monte as you request. Plus, your name will be placed inscribed on a bookplate inside one of the copies donated to a library (as per the $100,000 stretch goal) signifying that you were responsible for the donation of the book. (And, like all the reward levels above $200, you will get the print versions of the 3 non-exclusive adventures and the bestiary.)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $250 or more
8 backers All gone!
ADVENTURE CONTRIBUTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, a print version of the Player's Guide, and access to the online design seminars, plus you get to contribute a character that Monte will add to one of the 32-page Numenera adventures. Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $270 or more
100 backers All gone!
COMPLETIST: You get the REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print version of the Player's Guide. Further, your Numenera corebook will be signed and numbered by Monte, and your exclusive adventure will be printed out and signed by Monte. Your corebook will be personalized by Monte as you request. Further, you will get one of the limited edition Numenera Thunderstone games. (And, like all the reward levels above $200, you will get the print versions of the adventures and the bestiary). Backers outside the United States should add $20 for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $275 or more
10 backers All gone!
BESTIARY CONTRIBUTOR: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, a print version of the Player's Guide, and access to the online design seminars, plus you get to contribute a creature or character that Monte will add to the Ninth World Bestiary. Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $300 or more
25 backers All gone!
UNIQUE CHARACTER: You get the REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print version of the Player's Guide. Further, your Numenera corebook will be signed and numbered by Monte, and your exclusive adventure will be printed out and signed by Monte. Your corebook will be personalized by Monte as you request. Best of all, you will get a custom character created by Monte with a full background and stats that will include a unique, one-of-a-kind ability or item. (And, like all the reward levels above $200, you will get the print versions of the 3 non-exclusive adventures and the bestiary.)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $500 or more
10 backers All gone!
GAMER: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, a print version of the Player's Guide, and access to the online design seminars, plus you get to contribute a character to the Ninth World campaign setting. What's more, you get an invitation to play in an online game session run by Monte (via G+). Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $750 or more
5 backers All gone!
ON-LINE GAMER: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, access to the online design seminars, and an invitation to play in an online game session run by Monte (via G+). Further, Monte will follow you on Twitter and G+, and friend you on Facebook. He'll write an article about you (or a topic the two of you agree upon) and publish it at montecook.com, which will be seen by thousands of readers. Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
8 backers All gone!
ART LOVER: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, a print version of the Player's Guide, and access to the online design seminars, plus you get to contribute a character to the Ninth World campaign setting. What's more, that character will be illustrated in the book. You will get an electronic and a quality print of your illustrated character, signed by the artist. Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
THE ORC AND PIE: You get the REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, and a print version of the Player's Guide. If you wish it, your corebook will be signed and personalized. Best of all, you will get to hit Monte in the face with a pie at GenCon 2013. Pie provided. Transportation, accommodation, and entrance to GenCon not provided. (And, like all the reward levels above $200, you will get the print versions of the 3 non-exclusive adventures and the bestiary.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
3 backers All gone!
ULTIMATE RETAILER: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, plus seven more copies of the printed Numenera corebook and ten print copies of the Player's Guide. Further, Monte will visit your store to do a signing and a talk, and to run a game. (Stores not in North America will need to make special arrangements.) Lastly, Monte will write an article about your store on montecook.com, which will be seen by thousands of gamers and mention your store on Twitter, Facebook, and G+. Your books and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $2,000 or more
1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)
BUDDING GAME DESIGNER: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, a print copy of the Player's Guide, and access to the online design seminars. Further, Monte will meet with you for a one-on-one meeting to discuss game design. He will review and provide feedback on your work, and answer your questions. This will take place in the greater Seattle area, at GenCon, or at another convention Monte attends, or via Skype or G+. If in-person, Monte will buy you lunch as well. Your book and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
GAME GROUP: You get THE REAL DEAL (x5), the exclusive Numenera adventure (x5), the playtester updates (x5), and access to the online design seminars (x5). You'll also get five print copies fo the Player's Guide. Further, Monte will run an online mini-campaign for your group on G+, consisting of six 3-hour sessions for up to 5 players. Your books and exclusive adventures will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $7,500 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
ULTIMATE GAME GROUP: You get THE REAL DEAL (x5), the exclusive Numenera adventure (x5), the playtester updates (x5), and access to the online design seminars (x5). You'll also get five print copies fo the Player's Guide. Further, Monte will run an online mini-campaign for your group on G+, consisting of six 3-hour sessions for up to 5 players OR Monte will fly to your home and run a single session for you there. (Contributors not in North America will need to make special arrangements). Plus, your group's characters will be added to the setting and a group illustration of your characters will appear in the book. You will get an electronic and a quality print of the artwork, signed by the artist. Your books and exclusive adventures will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $8,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
PTOLUS FAN: You get THE REAL DEAL, the exclusive Numenera adventure, the playtester updates, and a print copy of the Player's Guide. Further, Monte will fly to your home and hand deliver one of the last remaining First Printing copies of Ptolus: City by the Spire, plus 5 copies of the Ptolus Player's Guide, Chaositech, the Banewarrens, the Ptolus comic book, and more special Ptolus goodies, some of which are one-of-a-kind collectors' items in their own right, like some of the original notes, maps, and so on. Then, he will run a single session for you, either of Numenera or Ptolus (using the d20 rules). (Contributors not in North America will need to make special arrangements). All of your books will be signed and personalized. (And, like all the reward levels above $200, you will get the print versions of the 3 non-exclusive adventures and the bestiary.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
ULTIMATE SUPPORTER: You get THE REAL DEAL (x5), the exclusive Numenera adventure (x5), the playtester updates (x5), and access to the online design seminars (x5). You'll also get five print copies fo the Player's Guide. Further, Monte will run an online mini-campaign for your group on G+, consisting of six 3-hour sessions for up to 5 players AND Monte will fly to your home and run a single session for you there to conclude the campaign. (Contributors not in North America will need to make special arrangements.) Plus, your group's characters will be added to the setting and a group illustration of your characters will appear in the book. You will get an electronic and a quality print of the artwork, signed by the artist. Your books and exclusive adventure will be signed and personalized.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
Comments
Creator Adam Ashworth on August 23, 2012
Maybe that could be an add-on, getting the playtest materials. Might bring in some extra dollars (although so could leaving it at the $100 level, as people eventually cave and splurge on the KS).
Creator Lee Sweeney on August 21, 2012
So if I read it correct to get all the playtesting stuff that is 100USD right?
Just to high for me, $&^#*%&#*%(#*&%#(%&#
Ok out of my system :)
Creator Adam Ashworth on August 21, 2012
Wow Fienen, that's amazing! Now to get the masses to see that and decide that they want to put in "just a little more" to get the tantalizing goodies in higher tiers!
Creator Adam Schilling on August 20, 2012
Love your work, Fienen.
Creator Michael Fienen on August 20, 2012
Adam, I did exactly that for this project. See this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc…
Creator Adam Ashworth on August 20, 2012
In the spirit of ragingly successful Kickstarters, having a chart of what you are getting at each level worked really well for RIch Burlew (as well as his general "throw art at them" techniques). If you hired/partnered with Rich to make the chart, that'd be awesome too. Here's what he did: http://www.giantitp.com/Images/gitpkick/KickstarterRewardChart2.png
Showing people visually what loot they'll get at each level is pretty awesome. Also, more loot, especially cheap things like magnets/notepads/stickers etc could bring out the horder mentality of your gamer audience. Just a thought!
Creator Adam Schilling on August 20, 2012
Will backer characters added by the GAMER reward level be illustrated?
Also, I noticed you created separate CONTRIBUTOR and ADVENTURE CONTRIBUTOR reward levels, with the former the more popular of the two. On a related note, when you say backer characters added to the setting by the GAMER and ART LOVER reward levels may be included in one (or more?) of the stretch goal books, do you mean any of the books, including the adventures? Or, do you mean the Player's Guide, the Corebook, the Ninth World Bestiary and the Tech Manual? Curious… :)
Immortalising a backer character in the Corebook would be awesome — really awesome! Particularly if there's the option for a full colour illustration. And, especially if the limited leatherbound special edition comes off at $300K! This would definitely be my preference.
When we hit $160K, adding a full-colour backer character to the Bestiary would be cool, too. However, I'm not sure how/why a backer character blurb/write-up would be included there — possibly within a NPC section, as per the Legacy of the Dragons Bestiary? Love Arcana Unearthed/Evolved, btw.
Will the Manual of Tech initially be B&W? Perhaps with a full-colour option being added at $260K or above? I imagine there'd be plenty of cool sections to feature a backer character there.
And, the potential to have a backer character exemplify a type, descriptor or focus in the Player's Guide would be neat. There's always sample character sheets, too.
Lastly, I'm guessing the Numenera Short Story will be written before play-testing commences — hence its exclusion (though, that would have been really cool).
Rock on.