Progress to Date, and a Promotion for Ben
Hail, Travelers!
We’re off to a good start on traversing Midgard, my friends. We’ve got two rounds of pitching under our belts, and are heading into our third pitching round on the 20th. The four chosen writers/adventures so far include: Matt Hewson for the “Tattered Unicorn,” Chris Lozaga for “Bloodmarked of the White Mountain Marches,” Michael Lane for “Dawnsong Tragedy,” and Ted Reed for “On the Fourth Day, We Kill Them All.”
Nine to go!
Because we still have a vast territory to cover in this project, I’ve invited Ben McFarland to co-lead Midgard Tales with me. Ben has been working very hard on this project and deserves to be one of its lead designers.
So, we’re splitting up some duties, but you won’t really experience any change in the forums. Ben will essentially be doing what he’s already doing: covering the pitching rounds, helping on the boards, and developing the adventure book. I’ll be responding on the boards, handling the editing side of the adventure book, and I’ll be developing (with Brian Suskind) and editing the Legends book; and, of course, I’ll be writing Freeing Nethus.
So, thanks, Ben, for all your hard work to date, and welcome aboard the caravan! Let’s keep these folks moving. We’ve got lots more of Midgard to experience.
Onward!
Christina Stiles
Co-Leader, Midgard Tales
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BARD: Keep up with the Kickstarter updates and reports on the Tales progress. You are credited as a backer in the final book.
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ADVENTURER: As Bard, plus you get the 160+ page PDF of Midgard Tales and early access to the playtest versions of all adventures!
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HERO: as Adventurer, plus you get access to the private boards and voting rights to choose which adventures are designed. See everything behind the scenes! You also get the PDF of all standalone items if we meet stretch goals, like the extra battle maps, Legends of Midgard book, and the separate adventure by Wolfgang Baur if those stretch goals are met.
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DIABOLIST: as Lorekeeper, plus pitch your ideas for all 1st-to-3rd level adventures and legendary NPCs. Also includes a PDF of the upcoming Midgard campaign setting and print copies of any standalone Midgard Tales extra adventures and the Legends book. Free shipping in the US. Add $15 if shipping internationally.
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ARCHMAGE: As Diabolist, plus you can pitch to design all 1st-to-6th level adventures, get an autographed version of the hardcover book (instead of the regular one), and a signed copy of Complete Kobold Guide to Game Design. Also includes a Midgard Tales or Small but Fierce t-shirt (your choice). Add $20 if shipping internationally.
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LEGEND: As Archmage, plus pitching for all 1st-to-10th level adventures, and you can play one of the adventures via Google+ Hangout with Christina, Ben, or Wolfgang at a mutually-agreed time. In addition to your copy of Midgard Tales, you also get an autographed copy of the Midgard Campaign Setting. Learn the ropes to lead a future project and make a pitch to lead the Fall/Winter 2012 Open Design project if you wish. US shipping included, or add $25 if shipping internationally.
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VIZIER: As Legend, but you may pitch for any level adventure, and you will have personal coaching and feedback on your pitches from the Lead Designer. You also get two autographed copies of Midgard Tales (rather than one), and an in-person game with Christina Stiles at Gen Con 2012, PaizoCon 2013, or a mutually agreed venue. Add $30 if shipping internationally.
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ORACLE: Take the mantle as the Clockwork Oracle or the Spider Prophet, and issue some proclamations! As an Oracle, you choose a cultural region and a particular level of play, and work with Christina Stiles, Ben McFarland, or Wolfgang Baur to turn that choice into a tailored adventure. In other words, you give the lead designer some directions, and get the personal adventure you want. Also includes all Vizier-tier rewards, plus an autographed handbound leather copy of Midgard Tales, plus print copies of Tales of Zobeck, Tales of the Old Margreve, Journeys to the West, the Midgard Campaign Setting book, a 1 year subscription to Kobold Quarterly magazine, and the ultra-collectible Steam & Brass adventure that was the very first Open Design project. Finally, your status as Oracle includes an in-person game with Christina Stiles, Ben McFarland, or Wolfgang Baur at Gen Con or PaizoCon 2012 or 2013.
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GODLING: As Oracle, but the adventure you propose is exclusive to you and will not be shared with the public (unless you want to see Open Design release it, of course).
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Creator Hugo Solis on July 11, 2012
Congratz Ben!