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The Player's Companion Is Here!

Update #30 · Jan 28, 2013 · 3 comments

It's been a long time coming, but I'm overjoyed to announce that the Kickstarter for the Player's Companion for the Adventurer Conqueror King System is now complete! Here is the notification from our partner Game Salute that the hardcover books which were the last of the rewards have all been sent out to backers:

If you missed out on the Player's Companion Kickstarter, it's available for sale now that all the backers have theirs. You can get the PDF from us right away through Game Salute; it'll be available at Autarch's DriveThruRPG page as soon as they finish their product approval process. And if you order the hardback book from us, you'll get the PDF for immediate download while the book is sent to you to arrive at the same time it's available in stores.

If you were a backer of the Player's Companion, make sure you've downloaded the extra files (following the instructions in the most recent backers-only updates) that are our way of saying thank you for your patience with our delays on this Kickstarter. It's my hope these will substantially enhance your enjoyment of the Player's Companion. We plan to make 'em available to non-backers in a forthcoming annual round-up of the year's best additions to the Adventurer Conqueror King System.

We're eager to hear about how the Player's Companion will be used at your gaming table, and to answer any questions that might come up in play. The Autarch forums have a section devoted to the Player's Companion as well as an Ask the Autarchs area. You're also invited to the Adventurer Conqueror King community on G+, which is a great way to find players and share ideas.

Although we're very proud to release the Player's Companion into the wild, we won't be resting on our laurels. Autarch is gearing up to Kickstart its next project, Domains at War, which covers all aspects of mass combat from Campaigns to Battles in ACKS and its fellow offshoots of the original fantasy roleplaying game. And on a personal level, my wife and I are expecting to add twin boys to our family tomorrow which means I won't be doing any kind of resting at all! 

In order not to spam you with messages from Kickstarter, I'll combine baby pictures and the annoucement of the Domains at War launch into one final update. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to leave a comment, write us at support@autarch.co, or call me at +1 (917) 749-6938 if there is any problem with your rewards on the Player's Companion.

Yours,

Tavis

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Not Much Longer Now!

Update #29 - For backers only · Jan 21, 2013 · 1 comment

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Getting Ready to Ship the Player's Companion Hardcover

Update #28 - For backers only · Jan 13, 2013 · 2 comments

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Huzzah for Making Characters with Expanded Templates!

Update #27 - For backers only · Jan 7, 2013 · 4 comments

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2012 Is Almost Done, and So Is The Player's Companion

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Feb 8, 2012 - Mar 16, 2012

  • 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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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 2012
  • Pledge $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