Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt: A 5e Supplement

Steinhardt's Update - Update Tomorrow
over 1 year ago – Mon, Nov 04, 2024 at 02:48:39 PM

Hello everyone,

Thank you for your patience on this update.

It was supposed to come out last week but I got quite sick and I am still recovering.

The bulk of the update is about done, but since I'm the one in charge of formatting for the entire project, I couldn't finish my job on time for it. (I am putting the finishing touches on Heresy of Steel).

I'll go into details about everything tomorrow.

Thank you again for your patience.

Take Care!

Evan | MonkeyDM

Steinhardt's Update - I'm on a boat
over 1 year ago – Tue, Oct 08, 2024 at 10:35:44 AM

Hello good hunter,

Just a quick update today:

The books are on the boat! 

They have been since last week, everything has been loaded onto the freight and is currently making its journey to the warehouses. 

We're one step closer to getting these tomes into your hands!

This is just a brief note to keep you in the loop. 

In the next week or two, I'll be dropping a more substantial update that will cover:

• More detailed information about the shipping process
• Additional content we've been working on
• The status of the Heresy of Steel Adventure Module
• Our plans for converting from 5e to 5.5e
• And more!

Thank you for your continued patience and support. The hunt is almost upon us!

Until next time,
Take Care

Evan | MonkeyDM

Steinhardt's Update
over 1 year ago – Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 01:41:23 PM

Hello, Good Hunter!

As promised last week, an update from the shadows of production. 

We've got some good news and a couple of twists.
 

Mass Production is complete! 

I'm pleased to announce that mass production is complete. The team at Loot Tavern has received and reviewed the final version—the same one that will be in your hands soon—and they're chuffed. 

Their approval is reassuring, and I'm confident you'll be pleased with the quality.

Now, every great adventure has its hiccups, right? 

Hiccup 1:

We discovered a sneaky misprint on the Radiant Church sigil in the poster box (the one for people who purchased it as an add-on.) 

The sigil leaked in a few places. Don't worry, though! We've sent those back to the printing realm for a quick makeover. 

They're almost done should be ready on time to join the rest of the cargo on our glorious ship. 

Hiccup 2:

Speaking of hiccups, remember those shiny Moon D20s for our early backers? Well, I messed up my excel spreadsheet. Somehow, a "2" decided to disguise itself as a "1", and we ended up 1,000 dice short. 

The production of these will take about 35 days because they need to restart the whole apparatus. But fear not! 

We've found a solution: a sky boat! (Or "plane" as the kids call them these days.) 

We're going to air-freight those dice straight to our warehouses! 

It'll cost me a pretty penny, but hey, my mistake, my money. 

This way, we can do in 1 day what would take a boat 30 days. 

Tracking Numbers

Now, about those tracking numbers I mentioned last week. Turns out, I jumped the gun a bit. You'll actually receive them once everything reaches the Fulfillment Centers. They'll be working their sorting magic, making sure every item finds its rightful owner.

Duration

As for the journey of our cargo ship, it'll be braving the high seas for about 30-80 days.

The exact time depends on weather conditions and pirate attacks (Yes, apparently that's not just a D&D thing. Who knew?) 

For more context it will mostly depend on the strait through Egypt. If it is closed still from rocket attacks, it will take longer.

Once safely docked, give our fulfillment centers about a week to work their organizational magic.

After that, it's off to individual shipping! Times will vary by country as we navigate customs and VAT payments (I'm looking at Europe!).

Thanks for sticking with us through this grand adventure. 

We're on the home stretch now, and I can't wait for you all to get your hands on Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt!

Take Care!

Evan | MonkeyDM

Quick Update For Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt
over 1 year ago – Fri, Sep 06, 2024 at 05:17:58 AM

Hello everyone,

First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for the recent lack of communication. 

I didn't want to clutter your inboxes with updates that simply said, "Still working!" But I realize now that a quick note would have been appreciated. After all I know that things are progressing, but you have no way of knowing.

To make a long story short we're in the final stages of mass production, with only about a week left to go. Once production is complete, we'll move directly to freight.

I understand you're eager for updates, and I promise to provide a more comprehensive one as soon as production wraps up. That update will include detailed information on how you can track your order during the shipping process.

Thank you so much for your patience and continued support. Your enthusiasm for this project means the world to me, and I'm working hard to ensure you receive a product that exceeds your expectations.

If you have any pressing questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support.

Looking forward to sharing more news with you very soon!

Best,
Evan | MonkeyDM

4th of July Update - Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt
over 1 year ago – Thu, Jul 04, 2024 at 01:55:19 PM

Hello good hunter,

I hope this update finds you well on this 4th of July.

Production Update:

I'm can now confirm that mass production is approximately 50% complete. While we're all anxious to get the final product in our hands, this milestone represents significant progress.

Sample Videos

To give you a taste of what's to come, I've included videos of the final samples that I've personally received. 

While it's not quite the same as having the book in your hands, I hope it gives you a concrete idea of the final aspect of the product. 

(Coffee stains and crocs are not included.)

Core box

Deluxe Box

Shipping:

The shipping companies are on standby, ready to spring into action as soon as mass production is complete. We're doing everything we can to ensure a smooth and efficient delivery process once the books are ready.

Important: Pre-Orders Closing Soon

As we've reached this crucial turning point in production, we will be closing pre-orders in one week from today, on the 11th of July. If you know someone who's been on the fence about joining our eldritch hunt, now is the time to act, as the opportunity will be gone after that date.

After the pre-order window closes:

• Existing backers can still make changes to their orders by contacting customer support.
• New orders will no longer be possible.

I understand many of us are eagerly awaiting our copies of Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, and I want you to know that I share your excitement, especially since I cheated and received the full bundle early (a big benefit that comes with organizing the project) and am in love with it.
 

Thank you all for your continued patience and support. 

Your enthusiasm fuels this project, and I can't wait to see Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt in your hands.

Talking about Steinhardt's....

Heresy of Steel

The cursed convoy adventure path was renamed to the Heresy of Steel, and adventure 2 just dropped, called:

In the Belly of the Beast

This second instalment in the "Heresy of Steel" adventure path for Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt. (Click the name to access it for free)

Following the events of "The Cursed Convoy," your party now finds themselves deeper in the twisted heart of Luyarnha. The city teeters on the brink of chaos as tensions between factions reach a boiling point, and an unseen beast stirs beneath the streets.

This adventure is also free, as will be the next one.

Afterwards we will change the format. 

To read more about that, you can look up the adventure for free on my Patreon.

New Feature: Faction Standing Tracker

We've introduced a new spreadsheet tool to help you easily track your party's standing with the various factions of Luyarnha.

These will matter in the long-run of the adventure, as they will influence the fate of the city.

Changes

You'll notice that the first part of the adventure, "The Cursed Convoy", is included in the PDF. This is on purpose for people who start from scratch.

In addition we made some changes to the previous adventure, including the personal missions, the faction standings and more.

P.S. If you have any questions leave them below, Alina or myself will answer them!