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Mar 16, 2012
- 4 created · 19 backed
- Tavis Allison 541 friends
- Website: autarch.co
Pledge $5 or more
5 backers
Henchman: Get access to the donor-only section of autarch.co, where you can download the latest draft of the Player’s Companion and provide us with feedback, playtest experiences, and suggestions. When you've helped us make this the best supplement it can be, you'll get an electronic version of the final text that has the rules you helped refine, the tools and support systems for campaign play that you wanted to see, and your name in the credits as a Beta Reader. This version won't have art or layout, but if you like what you see as the project takes shape, you can increase your donation to one of the reward levels that does.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $10 or more
119 backers
Adventurer: Get a PDF copy of the Player’s Companion as soon as it's finished, complete with the illustrations and layout your support made possible and your name in the credits as an Adventurer. You'll also get exclusive access to the Contributors area of autarch.co, where you can download each draft of the rules as they take shape in response to your input.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $20 or more
30 backers
Two Sought Adventure: Get both the Player's Companion and the original Adventurer Conqueror King System in PDF! Your Player’s Companion PDF will be ready for download as soon as it's finished, with your name in the credits as an Adventurer, and you can download the ACKS PDF as soon as you pledge by visiting http://shop.gamesalute.com/pages/adventurer-conqueror-king-free-pdf-upgrade-offer. (Note: You can add the ACKS PDF to any Player's Companion reward level by adding $10 to your pledge and filling out the form at that link).
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $35 or more
122 backers
Conqueror: Get a hardcover copy of the Player’s Companion and be among the first to enjoy holding the finished book in your hand, including art, layout, and your name in the credits as a Conqueror. You'll also get all the rewards of an Adventurer, including the PDF copy as well as access to the Contributors area to help guide the development of the supplement. (Please add $15 for international shipping).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $60 or more
23 backers
King: Get a special GaryCon IV pre-release softcover of the Player’s Companion, signed by the Autarch staff. You can pick it up at the convention, or we’ll mail it to you. You'll also get credit as a King in the pre-release and the finished product, as well as all the rewards of a Conqueror including hardback, PDF, and contributor-only access. (Please add $15 for international shipping).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $100 or more
25 backers
Pair of Kings: Get both the Player's Companion and the original Adventurer Conqueror King System in print and PDF! You'll get the ACKS hardback at the same time as your special Gary Con pre-release softcover; you'll get the Player's Companion in PDF and hardback, with your name in the credits as a King, as soon as they're available; and you can download the ACKS PDF as soon as you pledge by visiting http://shop.gamesalute.com/pages/adventurer-conqueror-king-free-pdf-upgrade-offer. (Note: You can add the ACKS hardback to any Player's Companion reward level by adding $40 to your pledge and filling out the form at that link. No shipping charges apply if your ACKS hardback is mailed along with a Player's Companion reward; please add $5 for US shipping, or $15 international, if you want the ACKS hardback sent at a time when you are not already getting a Player's Companion print reward).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $120 or more
10 backers All gone!
Visionary: Describe an image that the Player’s Companion evokes for you, and legendary artists John and Laura Lakey will create an illustration to your specifications. If it's harmonious with our collective vision of the game's look - and we'll work with you to help that happen - the art you ordered will be included in the finished product. You'll also get credit as a Visionary and all the rewards of a King, including a signed copy of the special pre-release softcover, hardback, PDF, and contributor-only access. (Please add $15 for international shipping).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $175 or more
2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)
Legend: Create a character using one of the new Player’s Companion classes that will be illustrated by John and Laura Lakey and played in the demo of Adventurer Conqueror King at GaryCon IV. Your PC will be included in the roster of pre-generated characters for adventure modules to come. You'll also get credit as a Legend and all the benefits of a King, including a signed copy of the special pre-release softcover, hardback, PDF, and contributor-only access. (Please add $15 for international shipping).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $200 or more
2 backers
God-Emperor: Get a signed art print of your favorite piece of interior art from the Player’s Companion, one of the T-shirts our crew will be wearing at GaryCon, credit as a God-Emperor, and all of the benefits of a King, including a signed copy of the special pre-release softcover, hardback, PDF, and contributor-only access. (Please add $15 for international shipping)..
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)
Patron Deity: As a Patron Deity, the game world of ACKS will accommodate your whims! A custom character class will be created to your specifications and included in the Player’s Companion, with a full page of art designed to display your vision of the class. (Halfling lovers, a Patron Deity pledge is the one and only way Halfling classes will ever appear in ACKS.) Once the class is created, you’ll have the opportunity to play your custom class at a high-level game run by your choice of Alex, Tavis, or Greg over Skype or Google+. You'll head the credits as a Patron Deity and receive every one of the rewards listed above.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
Creator Clayton Rennie on September 16, 2012
Wow! Great looking PDF. Thank you for the update! Can't wait for the hard copy!
Creator Autarch on September 16, 2012
Yeah, making the ToC is part of the indexing that is going on now. I suspect the one that's there is actually from the ACKS core book.
Creator Gordon Richards on September 16, 2012
Just had a look at the final pre-release version. Very nice....but the ToC is wrong as it doesn't correspond to the Chapter headings.
Creator Scott Acker on September 15, 2012
So whats the ETA on physical books?
Creator Autarch on September 13, 2012
We have a complete file with layout and art - it isn't hyperlinked yet to form the final PDF, but I am working to get that out to backers ASAP.
Creator Clayton Rennie on September 12, 2012
It's been a while.....any good word about when this fabulous tome will start flying out to us?
Creator Autarch on August 9, 2012
That'd be awesome! Yes, I can get you a one-page dungeon designed with ACKS in mind - Greengoat's Gut Devil Rock, one of this year's winners - and a set of pre-gen characters.
Creator Scott Acker on August 9, 2012
Now that's a nice bit of news. I'll be at Games on Demand a lot. Do you have any sort of demo/scenario pack that we could use to introduce players to the game?
Creator Autarch on August 7, 2012
@Scott, sorry for the delayed response!
The Player's Companion manuscript is finished and it's in layout now. We're trading emails with everyone involved to work out a precise estimate of when it will be delivered, and will do a backer update as soon as that solidifies. We appreciate your patience with the delays, appreciate your support in hitting the bonus goals that led to the delays, and expect to have a considerably more-awesome-than-initially-projected book for you soon.
I will be at at the Old School Renaissance Group, booth #1359, during Gen Con exhibit hall hours. After the hall closes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I'll be running an ACKS mini-campaign in the lobby at the Embassy Suites which is open to drop-in players . I'll hope to see folks there; send me an email at tavis@autarch.co if you want to coordinate.
Creator Scott Acker on August 6, 2012
Will you be at Gencon?
Creator Scott Acker on August 4, 2012
July came and went. Did it get shipped? I haven't seen it yet.
Creator Florian Hübner on April 3, 2012
I think the best way to get the Hardbacks would be here: http://shop.gamesalute.com/collections/autarch
Creator Diogo Nogueira on March 24, 2012
Is there anyone I can still upgrade my pledge so I could get the hardbacks? I really liked the PDF so now I would love to buy the dead tree version!
Creator Autarch on March 16, 2012
I wouldn't rule it out!
Creator C-0nline on March 16, 2012
Chance of hitting $25,000 in 20 hours?
Creator Oliver Peltier on March 10, 2012
Goal #3 met :-)
I've become a Kickstarter and ACKS addict. Have submitted my Legendary Shaman character Valdis. Now need to send my idea for artwork.
I wonder what the final total will be?
Creator David Rybacki on March 9, 2012
Its time for the $5 guys to step up to $10. i did my fair share, you guys should to! Kidding, so close to more spells i can taste it
Creator Christopher 'Staples' O'Dell on March 9, 2012
If every backer chips in a dollar, we don't have to worry about whether we'll hit Bonus Goal #3 or not. I realize that we'll probably hit it anyway, but I'd rather make sure. [Adds $5 to pledge.]
Creator James Aulds on March 6, 2012
getting pretty close to goal three, this is great. i had never really used kickstarter before i found the ACKS but now i find myself jumping on at least once a day just to see how things im backing are going. The whole feel of something new but old is great, you get to see and playtest the pdf's, and then see how things change and evolve in the Autarch forums. i cant wait to get the hardbacks in my hands
Creator Daniel on February 29, 2012
Awesome! That is what I did and thankfully did it correctly! Sweet game and I hope we make it to the final bonus!
Creator Autarch on February 29, 2012
Yes, the Pair of Kings reward gets you the ACKS core game and the Player's Companion, both in hardcover. There's a two step process - first go to http://shop.gamesalute.com/pages/adventurer-conqueror-king-free-pdf-upgrade-offer and choose the $40 upgrade option (since you could also use this to add the ACKS hardback to another reward level; Pair of Kings is just a name for the $60 King reward + this $40 upgrade). Then follow the link to check-out for the ACKS PDF, where you'll use the coupon code it gives you to get the PDF for free.
Creator Daniel on February 29, 2012
Just want to confirm...
I pledged the $100 Pair of Kings. This gets me both pdfs and both hardcovers? One each of the core game and the player's companion, correct? I went to download the pdf and it asked me for a $40 upgrade for the hardcover, which I selected. That wasn't a mistake on my part? I just want to make sure I did this correctly.
Creator Autarch on February 28, 2012
Hi Florian, sorry your email fell through the cracks! I sent an email this morning but yes, it is always good to keep emailing us until you get a reply. Folks in the US can also call Game Salute's offices at 1-800-459-5516.
Creator Florian Hübner on February 28, 2012
I tried to reach sales@autarch.co about a week ago about the ACKS Hardcover and preview night bundle from Game Salute but got no answer. Should I send it again?
Creator Autarch on February 24, 2012
You can always email support@autarch.co if you're having problems. Scott, my guess is that what happened is the form to add the ACKS Core is only part of the battle; you then need to use the coupon code it provides at checkout within the Game Salute system, which is a separate form. It's an unwieldy process but unfortunately necessary because although Kickstarter has the info we'd need to get you the PDF, it doesn't share that with us until the project is funded.
Creator Scott Acker on February 22, 2012
I filled out the form for the added core game but haven't seen the PDF. Who should I talk to about that?
Creator James Aulds on February 22, 2012
almost to second goal, its very exciting checking each day
Creator Autarch on February 17, 2012
Thanks to everyone who's ordered the ACKS hardcover, and also the folks who requested adding this reward! @Gordon, we added an acknowledgement of print orders as well, and I think everyone's been contacted by email as well.
@Scott I've commented on an early draft of Alex's paladin and it looks great! Fortunately if we keep up our current trajectory we'll hit that bonus goal easily.
Creator Scott Acker on February 17, 2012
I just looked over your 2nd stretch goal. There isn't a paladin in the game yet? That seems like such a waste. I certainly hope we make it as that one of my favorites.
Creator James Aulds on February 17, 2012
i added the extra to get the hardcover core also
Creator Gordon Richards on February 17, 2012
I also added the extra to get the hardcover core book. I got an email from kickstarter confirming I'd changed the amount but it doesn't mention the addition of the core book to my pledge. I did get an email from GameSalute but this only confirms I purchased the PDF it doesn't mention the hardcover core book. I'm just wondering if I'll get confirmation that the extra I've pledged is for the core book? Or if 'the system' knows that is what the extra pledge is for? Cheers.
Creator Scott Acker on February 16, 2012
I added the extra to get the core book. I'm happy waiting for both to be shipped together and save on postage. Thanks. It looks great.
Creator Florian Hübner on February 12, 2012
$4001 and still 33 days to go: Congrats! :D
Creator light on February 11, 2012
The draft version is amazing. Congratulations to the authors. Do not hesitate to back the project.
Creator Martin Ralya on February 10, 2012
For anyone on the fence about backing, don't be. The draft version of the book is (backer-only_ update #1, and it's fantastic. I can't wait to see this with full artwork in its final form.