Big, Beautiful Bestiary
We made it to $160,000 for the Numenera Kickstarter campaign. Thanks to you guys, the Ninth World Bestiary will now be a bigger book, and in color. Even though I had said 128 pages, to thank you guys, and show you how much I appreciate your support, I'm going to make it 160 pages. I think it's going to be an amazing book. This book is added to the rewards of all backers pledging $200 or more. Everyone else can add it to their existing rewards by adding $40 to their pledge (+$10 more for customers outside of North America, for shipping costs).
I've also added a new stretch goal. Yes, we're still going to do free HD wallpapers from Numenera art at $180,000, but I've decided to slip in a new one at $170,000. (I warned you that I might.) If we get to $170,000, we'll do a PC version of the app as well as one for Android and iOS, and you'll be able to choose which one you want.
So help spread the word. Still plenty of cool stuff coming with the stretch goals, and there are a lot of people out there who haven't heard about Numenera yet.
Thanks SO MUCH for your support.
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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.
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55 backers
PLAYER: You get the Player's Guide PDF and the character creator app.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Michael Tree on August 31, 2012
Definitely Hardcover. They're more Shiny, and will match the size and shape of the hardcover core book on a bookshelf.
Creator Billie Abbitt on August 30, 2012
Keith, you can buy the app or a different platform for $3.
Creator Keith on August 30, 2012
... surely it's Hardcover, right? It wants to be pretty :(
Also: Choose which app? Is there any reason we can't pick a mobile (I understand that - it costs money to release such things) but get the PC version still? I'd love to have it when gaming on my phone, but on PC when I'm writing the adventures (and who am I kidding, it's going to be me doing it...)
Creator James C King, Dread Necromanic Weresheep on August 28, 2012
I'd pay extra for Hardcover
Softcover RPG Books get damaged far too easily :(
Creator James C King, Dread Necromanic Weresheep on August 28, 2012
I'd pay extra for Hardcover
Softcover RPG Books get damaged far too easily :(
Creator Yannick Men Huon on August 28, 2012
160 pages and full color beg for hardcover
Creator Monte Cook on August 28, 2012
I'm thinking hardcover. What do you think?
Creator Michael Tree on August 28, 2012
Is the Bestiary going to be hardcover or softcover?
Creator Yannick Men Huon on August 28, 2012
@T. Rob Brown : there's an app add-on for $3.
Creator T. Rob Brown on August 28, 2012
Any chance a backer can get the app for the PC AND for a phone device? I'd like to have it for my laptop and for my Android phone.
Creator Noah on August 26, 2012
Yep, got 40 more off me for getting it in print over my Patron. Loving the feel of Numenara, ready for that short story
Creator Orbi on August 26, 2012
I just upped my pledge from Ultimate collector to Specialized just to get the bestiary in print, as I'm sure it will be a awesome to look at.
Creator Jose Fitchett on August 26, 2012
I'm thinking I'll be adding a copy of that bestiary to my pledge. The artwork I have seen so far makes me excited to see the critters and such.
Creator Yannick Men Huon on August 26, 2012
@divineseeker : ultimate ebook fan
Creator Divineseeker on August 26, 2012
Will those of us who bought the ebook edition get a pdf version of the beastiary?
Creator Phillip M. on August 25, 2012
Thanks monte. Now my kids will have one less sushi dinner (the horror!). The pledge is upped to over $200
Creator Edwardo on August 25, 2012
exciting news!
Creator Zack Hensley on August 25, 2012
If nothing else, I'm sure you can get additional copies of the app for $3 each per the DABBLER pledge level.
Creator Alexander K on August 25, 2012
What if we need more than one platform for the app?.. Extras?
Creator Jennifer Dulock on August 25, 2012
Just to clarify, will the expanded version of the bestiary still be included as a PDF for Ultimate E-book/Real Deal levels?
Creator Santiago Mendez on August 25, 2012
Come on people, get this next goal so that we can get a PC app, as my iPad had an unfortunate encounter with a rambunctious 3 year old and now the screen is shattered. And I have to drive to replace it at the moment.
Creator Yannick Men Huon on August 25, 2012
@Dustin : Exact.
Creator Dustin Archer Ⓥ on August 25, 2012
So is the BEHIND THE SCENES OBSERVER basically the same as the ULTIMATE COLLECTOR plus the seminars and getting the printed Bestiary? If I am to understand correctly the ULTIMATE COLLECTOR has gotten all the printed stuff at this point, but the bestiary is not included in that deal - so if we want it we either need to add $40 to the pledge or just $20 to the pledge to hit the BEHIND THE SCENES OBSERVER level. Thanks for the clarification.
Creator Matt - Dragon of the Obsidian Order on August 25, 2012
@ Byran - The best way to know is to click on the "Manage Your Pledge" button, if pledge amount is $100 ($60 for THE REAL DEAL level plus the $40 for the bestiary) then you did the right thing.
Creator Bryan Gough on August 24, 2012
I kept my reward choice at the $60 level, but added $40 for the printed Bestiary. Did I do the right thing? Sorry if that question is redundant, lame. This is the first time I've added money to a project without changing the reward level.
Creator Monte Cook on August 24, 2012
Judson and Ryan: Yes.
Creator Ryan on August 24, 2012
Do we still get a .pdf of the Bestiary with the "REAL DEAL"?
Creator Doug Grimes on August 24, 2012
I like the bestiary, but I'm really looking forward to the $220K stretch goal
Creator Judson Wright on August 24, 2012
The $50 pledge also says that we will get a .pdf of every product released as part of the stretch goals. So you just mean that at the $200, you'll also get a physical copy of the book, right? Excited!
Creator George Richardson on August 24, 2012
Any ETA for the story that you promised with the one strecth goal? I'm anxious to get a better feel for the atmosphere of the game with it. I think that it'll go a long way towards garnering more backers if they can understand better your take of the structure and maybe the thought processes of the world and characters in the game. Thanks for the hard work!
Creator Ernesto Ramirez on August 24, 2012
Well it works for me PC version si good :D
And excellent news, that bestiary sounds kickass :D
Creator David Farnell on August 24, 2012
So just to confirm--does this mean Ultimate E-Book backers will get a PDF of the Bestiary?
Creator Xaelvaen on August 24, 2012
This is fantastic news sir, thank you! I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see some of your creature concepts brought to full-color life.
Creator Jamas Enright on August 24, 2012
Kaching, Bestiary will now be mine!
And by choose, do you mean 'we can have either or both' or 'you can only choose one'?
Creator James C King, Dread Necromanic Weresheep on August 24, 2012
AWESOME! Thank you Mr Cook!
Will we be able to purchase the other version of the computer program we don't choose? I don't have an iOS or Andriod device, but I may one day and I'd be happy to up my pledge for a second copy, just in case :)