[Legendary Games] Mythic March Mania Kickstarter announced!

[Jason Nelson]

Patrick Curtin wrote:

Smoo979 wrote:

@Patrick Curtin - You didn't miss anything. The kickstarter is still open via paypal for a few more days. In fact if you become a backer you could be a big part of making more monsters happen, as that is the next stretch goal.

Ah! Thanks for the tip!

We'll probably keep taking pledges through Paypal for a few more weeks, though how much more content we add is less certain. These books are already going to be BIG. We will probably add a few more things in, including some of our planned Emissaries of Evil, but this time period is more about the following:

1. Allowing people who needed extra time to get together their pledge dollars (like you) time to do so. This Kickstarter had a bigger ask than most, since it's THREE books, not just one, and we acknowledge that and want to be flexible with folks.

2. Allowing people to see the preliminary results and decide if they want to add any additional sponsorships at the end.

3. Allowing people who for whatever reason just heard about the Kickstarter to still hop on board at the discounted Kickstarter price for a limited time.

Anybody who wants to add a late pledge can do so via Paypal to our company account at [e-mail]. Just include in the comment of your transaction what you'd like to include in your pledge.

[Patrick Curtin]

OK. Finally done. Thanks Jason!

[PathlessBeth]

Okay, done with the backer poll.

[Drock11]

Just did the survey.

I did come up with another question. I was tempted by the art prints, but I'm not sure I want to put down the cash on prints of artwork that haven't been revealed yet. I know it will be impossible through the kickstarter, but in the future after the cover art is revealed and after all the pledges have been taken care of will there be any possibility of prints being available then?

It's possible I might still pick some up depending how well I like the cover art if that's the case.

[Jason Nelson]

I'm sure we'll be able to post up the artwork and offer orders on it for KS backers.

[PathlessBeth]

Will we get to see a list of everything that was sponsored?

[Jason Nelson]

137ben wrote:

Will we get to see a list of everything that was sponsored?

Once all the backer surveys are in and any "last chance" pledges or sponsorships are made.

We'll probably allow late orders until the end of the month and then close it up.

[PathlessBeth]

So...time for an update?

[Aarontendo]

137ben wrote:

So...time for an update?

Yar, how much beer did that money buy? ;p

[Changing Man]

Since the post-kickstarter pledges just finished up last week or so, I'd imagine that an update would be coming once everything is tallied up :)

[Jason Nelson]

Update sent!

[Jason Nelson]

More updates from Kickstarter-land!

There is no rest for the MYTHIC MANIACS!

[Hobbun]

That’s quick turn-around time on those feat conversions, Jason. I know you have a lot on your plate, but did not think you would have gone through that many conversions of feats as of yet.

With these feat conversions, were these ideas you had in mind already (even before the KS?) And are these going to be playtested?

[PathlessBeth]

That's a lot of feats! Converting them so quickly is quite a...feat. A mythic one at that.

[Hobbun]

Hobbun wrote:

That’s quick turn-around time on those feat conversions, Jason. I know you have a lot on your plate, but did not think you would have gone through that many conversions of feats as of yet.

With these feat conversions, were these ideas you had in mind already (even before the KS?) And are these going to be playtested?

Jason, I know you are busy, but any way to answer these questions?

Thanks.

[Jason Nelson]

Hobbun wrote:

Hobbun wrote:

That’s quick turn-around time on those feat conversions, Jason. I know you have a lot on your plate, but did not think you would have gone through that many conversions of feats as of yet.

With these feat conversions, were these ideas you had in mind already (even before the KS?) And are these going to be playtested?

Jason, I know you are busy, but any way to answer these questions?

Thanks.

Many of the feat conversion ideas were concepts already in mind by the various contributors. Others were new ideas.

One of the reasons we work with the people we do - every one a superstar, veteran, and/or regular Paizo freelancer - is that we know we can expect quality turnovers that generally don't need a lot of massaging to get into final-ready shape. Of course, as with our turnovers when we do work for Paizo, all contributors are expected to test their own turnovers before sending them in, and all of their turnovers are subjected to peer review and revision by the rest of the team.

In addition to this internal review process, once we have the products available we'll be releasing a beta version of the PDFs to all backers for a backer review period - no matter how good the authors and editors may be, something ALWAYS gets missed, and 463 sets of eyes can catch things that a few dozen here might miss - before final revision and layout and sending the files to the printers.

[Hobbun]

Ok, thanks for the response, Jason. I'm sure it will be a great product (or products). I look forward to them next year!

One of my GMs has made it clear he plans to go quite high level (probably 30 character levels and all 10 Mythic levels) with his campaign, so these Mythic books will definitely be put to use. :)

[Jason Nelson]

New update is live, with art samples and a new product announcement related to the MYTHIC MANIA project!

[PathlessBeth]

While I like the update, I would still like to see a list of which extra feats and spells were sponsored by backers. IIRC you said that would happen once everyone got their backer polls in...is that close to happening?

[Jason Nelson]

Rachel and I will be having a meeting after GenCon to go over all the survey data, clean up any loose ends, and get that finalized. In the meanwhile, a close to comprehensive list (aside from any oddballs or late changes) is contained in the FAQ at the bottom of the main Kickstarter page, which includes the following:

MONSTERS:
Kakuen-taka (Mythic Monsters: Abyssal)
Pseudodragon (Mythic Monsters: Dragons)
Psionic aboleth (3.5)
Vampiric lizard king (1st edition)
Veiled master (Inner Sea Bestiary)
Werewolf (Bestiary)

SPELLS:
Battering Blast (Dungeons of Golarion)
Elemental Grasp (Deep Magic)
Embrace Destiny (Lost Kingdoms)
Emergency Force Shield (Cheliax: Empire of Devils)
Eaglesoul (Inner Sea Magic)
Geniekind (Inner Sea Magic)
Snowball (People of the North)

FEATS:
Advanced Alchemy (Kobold Press Complete Advanced Feats)
Arcane Missiles (RGG Magic Missile Bullet Points)
Call Leviathan (Kobold Games Sunken Empires)
Deep Bond Familiar (ultimate option: new arcane discovery)
Elemental Boost (Advanced Feats)
Familiar Range Extension (Advanced Feats from Kobold Press)
Fatal Finesse (RGG)
Greater Finesse (RGG)
Legendary Missiles (7 Magic Missile Feats, RGG)
Lighten Weapon (Kobold's Advanced Feats)
Lustful (RGG 7 Sinful Feats of Lust)
Mass Effect (Deep Magic)
Master of Magic Lore (ultimate option: new arcane discovery)
Piranha Strike (Zach Bertram)
Rememorise (Advanced Feats from Kobold Press)
Savage Critical (Advanced Feats)
Signature Focus (Advanced Feats)
Thrown Slam (RGG Feats of Hammer and Thunder)
Undying ( ultimate option; new arcane discovery)

CLASSES:
Armiger (Rogue Genius Games)
Fusilier (Rogue Genius Games)
Battle Scion (New Paths Compendium)

MAGIC ITEMS:
Ring of Force Shield (vs. magic missiles)

PATH ABILITIES:
Extended abundant casting
Powerful Spell Build
Thrall

PSIONIC POWERS:
Precognition
Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions

[Kcinlive]

Really wish I'd had the money to get in on the kickstarter when it was going. I'll just have to buy all of this when it's released.

-Kcinive

[Jason Nelson]

Works for me! :)

[PathlessBeth]

I spent an extra $25 to sponsor a feat (in addition to backing at the myths and legends level), and indicated I wanted Barreling Overrun in the backer survey. Other than the results being incomplete, is there a reason that isn't on the list?
#AnnoyingCustomer

[Covent]

I sponsored a feat named Familiar Spell and did put it on my survey.

I am just afraid due to it not being on the list above, what should I do?

[Jason Nelson]

I have not reviewed all the survey data, so what I have is from the messages I got by the end of the Kickstarter and shortly thereafter. Rachel Ventura has been in charge of going through and compiling all the survey information, including emailing back people who haven't completed various items, etc. I'll go over that info with her after GenCon and we'll amend the list. If you sent it in on your survey then I'm sure it's there. I just haven't seen it with my own two eyes yet.

[Patrick Curtin]

Jason, just wanted to check on my status. I had missed the KS funding date, but I sent you a Paypal payment for the level I wished, as per your instructions above in this thread. I haven't received any confirmation yet, and just wanted an update if possible. I understand this is a difficult week, but a 'we're getting to you' would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Jason Nelson]

Hi Patrick,

Go ahead and resend your email to make double-sure we get everything we need. I probably won't be able to reply until after the con, but I'll feel better knowing your info is in my inbox.

Jason

[Patrick Curtin]

Sent to the makeyourgameslegendary email. Thanks Jason!

[Jason Nelson]

Got your message. Rachel and I chatted and nailed down all the Paypal backer info, so it looks like things are squared away on that front.

[Patrick Curtin]

Hi Jason. I had not seen any updates on this, and I don't think I was ever added to the mailing list. How is the project progressing?

[Jason Nelson]

Patrick Curtin wrote:

Hi Jason. I had not seen any updates on this, and I don't think I was ever added to the mailing list. How is the project progressing?

You can find the latest updates here on the Kickstarter page, and we post them regularly via our Facebook page as well as our website at makeyourgamelegendary.com.

Latest thumbnail update:

Mythic Spell Compendium - spells done, being bookmarked and compiled, should be starting layout by the end of the week.

Mythic Monster Manual - monsters allllmost done (a couple of psionic monsters still getting final tweaks), appendix being built, should be starting layout by the end of the week.

Mythic Hero's Handbook - Still some work to do on this one, but with other projects off my plate this is the prime focus. Aiming for completion by early February.

[Patrick Curtin]

Thanks Jason!

[Jason Nelson]

The first copies of the MYTHIC MANIA hardbacks are now confirmed to exist! These are just the advance copies (2 of each book), but I've gotta tell you they look great.

Check out our latest Kickstarter update for pictures and the latest info!

[Ragusa Cekbar]

Hello Mr. Nelson
I'm wondering if there were any plans for Mythic Monsters: Egyptian? I'd love to see a Mythic sha, for example, and THE Ammut of myth. Any chance?

[Jason Nelson]

As a matter of fact... YES!

We have a few more Mythic Monsters books organized by type on tap, but this fall we plan to launch a new line of mythology-based Mythic Monsters books, including Norse, Greek, Egyptian, Japanese, and more.

[Ragusa Cekbar]

Sweet. Now I may have to hold off on introducing my players to a mythic sha of my own design on the chance you will include one (which, obviously, will be much better than anything I can come up with...your staff of writers are phenomenally creative)
Looking forward to these