|
The original bySwarm concept was to collaboratively build a Pathfinder RPG campaign setting and to then create products where much of the revenue would go back to the writers. We've had some good success creating the raw content, but there's still a lot of work that has to happen to turn it into products that can be sold.
To overcome the hurdle, we've launched a Kickstarter project to produce a fully-featured e-module for Pathfinder. The e-module will not just be well-written text with awesome art, but it will also include interactive elements like encounters with multiple CR options to support different party levels as well as sound effects for ambiant noise and NPC dialog. We're also working on more advanced features to potentially use including stat block-based rules references and campaign website integration and much more.
We're already up above 37%, and we'll be starting to share more teasers about the module specifically in the coming days. It will be usable within other campaign settings with some minor tweaks. There are multiple reward options as well as some reward add-ons like printable character stand-ups and USB memory sticks.
I am very interested by this. Liked you presentation. Read that for now, it is for the iPad only, if I understand correctly. Once you have determinded wether of not you publish one for other tablets than iPads, I will be purchasing your product.
|
|
I am very interested by this. Liked you presentation. Read that for now, it is for the iPad only, if I understand correctly. Once you have determinded wether of not you publish one for other tablets than iPads, I will be purchasing your product.
We have an ePub format as a $3,000 stretch goal. In order to reach that amount, we're going to need people who want that format to back the project, too. If you want to be sure we make it to Android tablets, that's the best way to do it - back the project to help it reach $3,000. :) We've had people back the project who don't even play Pathfinder, they're just excited like we are.
The idea is great, and I'll likely support it, but what I'd really like to see is either a campaign file for Maptool (like Forstor Nagar) or roll20.net, or at minimum some images of monsters that can be used as tokens, and separate map files for dungeons, combat, etc. that are gridless, and have all markings removed (like Paizo has been doing recently with their APs).
|
|
The idea is great, and I'll likely support it, but what I'd really like to see is either a campaign file for Maptool (like Forstor Nagar) or roll20.net, or at minimum some images of monsters that can be used as tokens, and separate map files for dungeons, combat, etc. that are gridless, and have all markings removed (like Paizo has been doing recently with their APs).
A Maptool or roll20.net file probably isn't doable unless someone steps up to say they'd like to create it. The images and maps should be doable no problem. I'll add a tier tonight.
The idea is great, and I'll likely support it, but what I'd really like to see is either a campaign file for Maptool (like Forstor Nagar) or roll20.net, or at minimum some images of monsters that can be used as tokens, and separate map files for dungeons, combat, etc. that are gridless, and have all markings removed (like Paizo has been doing recently with their APs).A Maptool or roll20.net file probably isn't doable unless someone steps up to say they'd like to create it. The images and maps should be doable no problem. I'll add a tier tonight.
Sounds good. I've already backed the project, but I'll likely change my pledge to this new tier.
I would suggest looking into both roll20 and d20pro. Both have a marketplace where you could sell your maps, tokens, or even the entire module for easy play. Combining this with the interactive ibook/epub is extremely attractive for GMs who run games on a VTT.
|
|
Sounds good. I've already backed the project, but I'll likely change my pledge to this new tier.
I would suggest looking into both roll20 and d20pro. Both have a marketplace where you could sell your maps, tokens, or even the entire module for easy play. Combining this with the interactive ibook/epub is extremely attractive for GMs who run games on a VTT.
The new tier is added. The annoying part from our perspective is picking a winner in the VTT market. It's not easy producing the files for each separate VTT, so we have to keep to images usable by each.
|
|
We're at just about 75% of funding our Kickstarter. That's only $500 to go. We have a lot of great rewards for our backers, including free copies of the e-module that cost less than it will when released publicly. One of the really fun rewards is that there are still three beastfolk race spots available. At the $80 tier, you'll help conceptualize at least one encounter, have an NPC or location named with an anagram of your name, and provide us with an animal on which you'd like a new beastfolk race to be based.
Once we hit $2,000, it's onward to our first stretch goal at $3,000. If we hit $3,000 we will make an ePub3 version of the e-module that will add Android tablets and some Nooks to the list of devices supported.
Just threw my $25 at it, I hope we can see a ePub format for it!