http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1894400580/amethyst-fantasy-and-technol ogy-collide
FOR BOTH NEW AND RETURNING AMETHYST PLAYERS!
What’s the objective?
It is the singular goal of bringing Amethyst into full-color and introducing it to new and returning players.The end result will have several manifestations, the first being the release of Amethyst-Factions, the next supplement, for both 4th Edition D&D and Pathfinder.The second is a color-reboot of the original sourcebooks. Amethyst Renaissance 2.0 will only be a color-update but Amethyst Compendium will be a complete 4th Edition reboot, including content from both Foundations and Evolution, errata updated.
What’s the goal?
We are looking for $8000, which is all reserved for the production of content, not for the development of the DEM label or to fund other ventures.This will be for digital products only.We’re not sending out USB keys and T-Shirts as those all take away from the money we want to use to produce more Amethyst content.Anyone receiving a PDF as part of a reward will be able to acquire the color premium POD of that same PDF at print cost.
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Dias Ex Machina have announced that Amethyst, as part of this Kickstarter, will be adapted to both 13th Age AND Fate Core. 13th Age is pending SRD release but our product should be out well after that's established. This makes FIVE different rulesets which Amethyst will support.
4th Edition D&D
D&D Next
13th Age
Fate Core
Pathfinder
Anyone pledging $40 or more receives every edition. $70 gets you all the art in high resolution. Not only that, but those pledging will also receive the playtest rules for Fate Core and 13th Age and be able to playtest the game before the final release.
This kickstarter is for a color reboot as well as for the expansion book, Factions. There is a lot offered.
Yes, it's true! Thanks to a volunteer, Amethyst will now be adding Savage Worlds to its list of supported systems. And of course, when you pledge 20$ or more, you'll receive that edition along with the others. The $40 pledge nets you the core rulebook and the new supplement while $70 will get you all the artwork in high resolution (not kidding, gigabytes worth). Please spread the word!
We've worked out some financial issues and are able to offer more rewards to the higher tiers.
We are now including PRINT editions of PDFs created via the Amethyst Kickstarter. These are being done only on a limited basis for the upper tiers.
Shipping included.
100$
You will receive the print edition of one of the PDFs offered by the Kickstarter (your choice).
$250
You will receive the print editions of two (total) of the PDFs offered by the Kickstarter (your choice).
$500
You will receive the print editions of three (total) of the PDFs offered by the Kickstarter (your choice).
Yes, you can order the same book three times or just one of each. Anyone will still be able to order additional copies at print cost at DTRPG, the upper tiers are getting complimentary copies.
...and yes, you totally can cancel your donation and pledge at a higher level. I won't mind. :)
Thanks! Please pass the word!
Three updates:
1: We've mentioned on the Kickstarter that we have it on authority that there will be at least an SRD and probably an OGL for D&D Next (5E). WOTC is committed in rebuilding their 3PP base after 4E. DEM was the first to sign (so goes the rumor) to the GSL, and we’re even more confident now. The release date for the DDN version of Amethyst will only be announced once we have the DDN final rules in hand--Amethyst will not be a rules-free version--it will be a fully adapted setting using D&D Next. If the KS succeeds, content will start being released as early as Christmas and will continue steadily the weeks and months to follow.
2: The first priority is for the updated color images which will be used for the rebooted core rulebooks. The Pathfinder version will be released first, and most likely very quickly. The 4th Edition D&D will follow soon after, followed by the Fate Core and Savage Worlds editions. The expansion supplements will follow soon after. The 13th Age edition may take a bit longer depending on playtesting The D&D Next (5E) edition will have a release date the moment we have the rules in our hands. The listed arrival date in the Kickstarter refers the vast majority of books. The adventures written for the $500 pledges will take longer as they will only be created after all the core book and supplements have been released.
3: Here's an update on the Fate Core Version
https://plus.google.com/112236017611575207167/posts/Snu5GQDcSyh
Yes, the $40 (and up) level features the novel.
Yes, there are numerous adventures coming down thanks to the $500 level. And also yes, they will take some time to get released. And yes again, they will only be available in the system they were played in--an unfortunate byproduct--WITH the caveat that if one or more turns out very well, I may adapt them to other systems.
We are only a few hundred dollars away from the first stretch goal but since the PayPal option will continue after the campaign has concluded, we won't be able to tell immediately if we'll reach it or not. I have "promises" of more pledges making the possibility of the first stretch goal being reached.
I am not sure about the Amazon/Kickstarter issue. If have heard it from a few people and it troubles me of how many people were blocked from supporting the campaign as a result of it. Since we have the aforementioned PayPal, I'm hoping these people will be able to contribute now.
With just over two days left, it's looking good for the Amethyst Kickstarter. We passed our goal (WOOT!!) with significant wiggle room. I've already been in contact with Nick Greenwood on our battle plan moving forward. It's a very exciting time and hope more people will be able to get in on the rewards until they no longer become available. Be sure to share it amongst those you know, starting at the $40 level, there are numerous rewards to be had including over 15 PDFs. There are also gigabytes of high resolution artwork available at the $70 reward level.
Well, we are offering paypal options now that the Kickstarter has succeeded. :)
But thanks for the pledge!
Less than 24 hours remain for the Amethyst Kickstarter. For those tracking our progress, we PASSED our goal! Cheers all around! Even better, we are less than $500 away from meeting our first stretch goal, that of an official soundtrack. We are also offering a PayPal option for those unable to pledge in time or for those having issues with sending payments through Kickstarter (it’s been reported). It’s been an exciting (STRESSFUL) month and we can’t wait to start delivering the goods. Less than a day remains; get in while you can!