Now, with Mind Bullets!

And for those who haven't been following its dedicated thread, the KS just passed its $36k stretch goal and is headed toward the $40k stretch goal - to have a Medium-style psionic class supplement written and published next year! So, all you psionics fans out there, how badly do you want to speak with the dead?

(An additional note - Jeremy just posted a backer-only update today previewing the Forgeborn race that is one of the things this Kickstarter has added to the collection of things going into Ultimate Psionics, so you all may want to check that out.)

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS PAIZO. Dreamscarred Press made me fall in love with psionics, and the way they handled the beta testing of Psionics Expanded got me hooked on them as a company.

Thank you Paizo!

A plug from Paizo can mean only good things.

I very much appreciate Paizo's willingness to do this - they certainly didn't have to and I'd love to reach that 40k goal :)

This is one of those projects you can't help but love. I'm hoping my paycheck Friday is big enough so I can kick my donation up to the limited edition version of the book.

I'd like to point out that there are still 3 open slots to have your character illustrated and put on the GM Screen, and 4 for a custom character illustration that will appear in the book.

I've backed this and I might break my no 3PP rule someday when Paizo finally decides what it is going to do with Psionics. I'm just waiting for the separate Psionics Expanded: Advanced Psionics Guide,then the Ultimate Psionics book when that is done.

How 'bout the power to kill a yak from 200 yards away...with mind bullets!

That's telekinesis, Kyle.

bigkilla, remember that this is based on the 3.5 SRD Psionics material, so as far as 3PP material goes, this is as close to official as it gets. (Well, at least the PE half.)

Classy, for Paizo to post this with front-page exposure. My thanks.

bigkilla, remember that this is based on the 3.5 SRD Psionics material, so as far as 3PP material goes, this is as close to official as it gets. (Well, at least the PE half.)

Classy, for Paizo to post this with front-page exposure. My thanks.

I understand that. I am just waiting to see if or when Paizo offers up their own rules for Psionics before I allow this stuff to introduced into any of my games.

It was my impression that Paizo had felt that the dreamscarred stuff was as good as it got and were not going to do a psionics book as a result.

It was my impression that Paizo had felt that the dreamscarred stuff was as good as it got and were not going to do a psionics book as a result.

No, it's more that:

a) they have a lot of other projects and psionics is low on their list
b) they will likely not be doing a power-point system
c) the demand for it is lower because we've got Psionics Unleashed out, so it knocks it down a bit further in priority

They've only ceded us the territory insofar as they're not ready to tread down it yet.

Whether they have anything planned for 2013 or 2014, I don't know, but we've had over 2 years of being the primary source of psionics for Pathfinder and we certainly don't mind filling that vacuum. :)

Backed!

Just in case anyone doubted my handle, of course!

:)

Seriously good stuff from Dreamscarred Press, their whole methodology and style is great.

I can't wait for this product to hit the shelves!!!!!

Backed it! Get in early and get the goodies while the Kickstarter Project is still up! 3 More Days!

We're extremely happy for all the support we've received in this, both from awesome fans like yourself and now Paizo themselves are giving us a good "kickstart" on this!

So, from the depths of my heart to all of you: THANKYOU!

- Andreas Rönnqvist
Dreamscarred Press

Wayne Reynolds hasn't yet agreed to create a cover piece of artwork for this product!

Wayne Reynolds hasn't yet agreed to create a cover piece of artwork for this product!

Wayne, just sent you an email.

...that's telekinesis, Kyle...

The Men Who Stare at Orcs

Apology accepted. My involvement with this project is currently in negotiation.

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Apology accepted. My involvement with this project is currently in negotiation.

And I'd like to apologize publicly for jumping the gun on attaching your name. That is totally my fault and it is not a mistake I will make again.

I would like to sincerely thank Wayne for being gracious and continuing to discuss the project after my mistake and assure our backers that I will do whatever I possibly can to move forward.

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Basically what it boils down to is we contacted Wayne before the project about if he'd be interested in doing the cover art should we be able to afford it, went over the possible details / timelines / rates, and then I jumped the gun with attaching his name to the project before we had come to a firm agreement on the specifics.

Wayne's a stand-up guy and we're working through the details now and it was a total miscommunication mistake on my part that is being resolved.

Dreamsaccerd KS paizo blog, AWESOME!

Now that's the kind of support Paizo gives to his 3pp!

I very much appreciate Paizo's willingness to do this - they certainly didn't have to and I'd love to reach that 40k goal :)

Looks like you did! The blog was a joy to write—I've loved psionics ever since Dark Sun and the utter fun of duo-dimensional blades. :D

"Mind Bullets"? Is somebody a Roderick on the Line fan?

"Mind Bullets"? Is somebody a Roderick on the Line fan?

I was thinking about from HBO's Hung...

Kryzbyn wrote:

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Basically what it boils down to is we contacted Wayne before the project about if he'd be interested in doing the cover art should we be able to afford it, went over the possible details / timelines / rates, and then I jumped the gun with attaching his name to the project before we had come to a firm agreement on the specifics.

Wayne's a stand-up guy and we're working through the details now and it was a total miscommunication mistake on my part that is being resolved.

These things happen. I'm glad you're working it out!

Jeremy Smith wrote:

Kryzbyn wrote:

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Basically what it boils down to is we contacted Wayne before the project about if he'd be interested in doing the cover art should we be able to afford it, went over the possible details / timelines / rates, and then I jumped the gun with attaching his name to the project before we had come to a firm agreement on the specifics.

Wayne's a stand-up guy and we're working through the details now and it was a total miscommunication mistake on my part that is being resolved.

These things happen. I'm glad you're working it out!

Fortunately, the misunderstanding has been cleared up to ensure my provisional involvement to the project.

Kryzbyn wrote:

Jeremy Smith wrote:

Kryzbyn wrote:

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Basically what it boils down to is we contacted Wayne before the project about if he'd be interested in doing the cover art should we be able to afford it, went over the possible details / timelines / rates, and then I jumped the gun with attaching his name to the project before we had come to a firm agreement on the specifics.

Wayne's a stand-up guy and we're working through the details now and it was a total miscommunication mistake on my part that is being resolved.

These things happen. I'm glad you're working it out!

Fortunately, the misunderstanding has been cleared up to ensure my provisional involvement to the project.

Cant wait to see the amazing work you do for this cover!

Paizo rocks, promoting other companies is a real classy act.

Paizo loves the community, the community loves paizo.

I was about done with 3pps and d20-derivatives in the 3.X days of old when I stumbled over this community. So yeah. Paizo rocks hard and the community is awesome. :)

I tip my hat to Paizo for posting this up, Paizo stole my attention from WotC with Pathfinder, (Not to mention I hold a dislike for 4e), and they continue to show their worth more than their Wotc rival.

Will be backing this project a few hours after I get my check.

Wonder Boy. What is the secret of your power?

...I am just waiting to see if or when Paizo offers up their own rules for Psionics before I allow this stuff to introduced into any of my games.

I imagine that somewhere on Paizo's To-Do list, psionics will be eventually be re-imagined Paizo-style if for no other reason than to support Lashunta/Castrovel and Vudra adventures. When that happens, I will treat Paizo and Dreamscarred psionics as two forks of the psionics tree... like the coexistance of Buddhism and Hinduism, or the various schools of martial arts, or distros of Linux, or whatever metaphor seems most applicable. Both are/will be balanced for the Pathfinder mechanics and against the non-psionics classes, so whichever you wish to play is fine with me.

And really, Ultimate Psionics should spur additional sales of the various Paizo corebooks, modules, and adventure paths too, so win-win all around.

Given that the Kickstarter 48-hour warning hasn't gone out yet, I think it's pretty safe to say that, in large part due to this blog post, we have gained over $7,000 in pledges for the project.

That is absolutely amazing!

bigkilla wrote:

...I am just waiting to see if or when Paizo offers up their own rules for Psionics before I allow this stuff to introduced into any of my games.

I imagine that somewhere on Paizo's To-Do list, psionics will be eventually be re-imagined Paizo-style if for no other reason than to support Lashunta/Castrovel and Vudra adventures. When that happens, I will treat Paizo and Dreamscarred psionics as two forks of the psionics tree... like the coexistance of Buddhism and Hinduism, or the various schools of martial arts, or distros of Linux, or whatever metaphor seems most applicable. Both are/will be balanced for the Pathfinder mechanics and against the non-psionics classes, so whichever you wish to play is fine with me.

And really, Ultimate Psionics should spur additional sales of the various Paizo corebooks, modules, and adventure paths too, so win-win all around.

This is exactly how I view it. And honestly, I might reflavor Paizo psionics as something else - in my heart, DSP is psionics. What I hope, despite the fact that it won't ever happen, is some form of official backing of DSP's stuff by Paizo as the psionics. And then maybe even some collaboration.

Did anyone else notice "Contributor" next to Wayne's name was misspelled as "Contibutor"?
Wayne deserves better than that....

*puts hands to temples*
You saw nothing.

"WAIT...I think those ARE the droids we were looking for..."

With 7 hours left it looks like the chance to design an Iconic pledge spot has opened up!

And it's gone as we get more artwork!
53k!

And it's gone as we get more artwork!

53k!

I snatched it up three minutes after you posted that it was open, Sandbox!

It WAS classy for Paizo to make a post for DSP's ultimate project for a Psionics Core Book. I always had a feeling that the initial reason Paizo did nothing with Psionics was because it was lower on the list than refining classes, reintroducing monstrs, giving us insights of Golarion and its cultures and races with adventure paths, supplements, and the like...

But I knew, since Dreamscarred made a cornerstone for Psionics, my thoughts on why Paizo hasn't... is because they technically don't need to, anymore. DSP has done that for them, and they know that Paizo customers buy these books, as well. Hence why Paizo is acknowledging their efforts like this.

I just wish I pledged, but I can wait for the books to be listed here (I hope).

We'll never have "Flayers of the Mind", but that's why we've got Phrenic Scourges to make up for that.

And Congratulations on getting your KS funded!

Thanks to everyone who supported us!

There is a final chance to get in on the pledges up to 100$ here: Kickstarter Late to the Party Survey

Also - Classic Monsters of Psionics might just include some flayers... ;)

How long does that last, Stormhierta?

Also - Classic Monsters of Psionics might just include some flayers... ;)

WHAT WHAT WHAT TELL ME MORE PLEASE

How long does that last, Stormhierta?

Until the end of the month.