Alpha content means that most of what is on display here are the mechanical aspects of the content, more-so than the lore aspects. This is why most weapons don't have a lengthy description for example.
All of this is subject to change!
If you want to give feedback regarding any of the content, you can do so using this handy-dandy feedback form I made:https://forms.gle/CAdwU8D1pSKrqg9v6
I'll be taking feedback from the form, not from discord or the comments! So make sure to leave your ideas on there!
That's it for me tonight,
Looking forward to your opinions!
Take Care!
Evan | MonkeyDM
Steinhardt's Tiny Alpha Content Update
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Oct 05, 2022 at 07:25:17 AM
Hello fellow hunters, hope you are doing well!
As you know I wanted to release the alpha content update yesterday. Things didn't go as planned we couldn't fully test the new eldritch moon and the living nightmare subclass. We rescheduled and will have that finished by the end of the week.
But to help wait until Friday, I do have some content to give you!
Afterwards, on Friday I will release a new Eldritch Moon, alongside the Living Nightmare Fighter. I also wanted to release some monsters, which are completed.
I decided against it, because another one of the adventures is almost completed, and these monsters are part of said adventure.
So instead next week, I will release the new adventure, with the monsters inside it. Unless I get a ton of comments telling me to release the monsters on Friday as well.
That's it for this quick update!
Take Care!
P.S: I also have feedback forms ready, and will start posting them alongside the content starting Friday!
Steinhardt's Smoke Test Has Been Launched
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Sep 29, 2022 at 02:26:50 AM
Hello everyone!
Earlier today we launched the smoke test for Steinhardt's Guide through Backerkit.
What is the smoke test?
It's basically us sending an email to around 10% of our backers, collecting the shipping information to see if there aren't issues.
If customer support is flooded with requests it means that we did something wrong, so instead of having thousands of issues to fix, we can solve it quickly and early, before moving on to everyone else.
It's a test to see if there's any burning issues, hence the name smoke test.
What does this mean for you?
This means some of you will have received a mail asking for your shipping info, please fill it up as precisely as possible. If you notice anything wrong please contact Backerkit customer support and let them know!
This way we can ensure the smoothest experience for everyone.
This also means that if you didn't receive a mail from Backerkit regarding your shipping information, it's normal, 90% of the people didn't!
The rest of the mails will be sent out slowly over the course of 2 weeks. But anyway I'll make sure to keep you updated
Important Note:
If you qualify for the free D20 that we gave for the early backers, and do not see it in your Backerkit order, make sure to contact Backerkit support. I gave them the list with all the emails that qualify for it, so they can quickly reference it and add the D20 back in your cart!
Preview Content
So the Alpha content I want to give out isn't quite ready yet, but it will be before the end of the week.
In the meantime, here's a preview of what you'll get:
New Subclasses
Fighter Subclass: The Living Nightmare [Name may change]
A fighter subclass that transforms your body and forces your body to evolve into something greater. A prototype of sorts ;)
Fighter: Blood Archer
A second fighter subclass, this one focuses on harnessing the power held in your blood to create devastating arrows that can ravage the battlefield.
New trick weapons
A weapon often seen on the hunt. The blade of this partisan can extend into a shield and be pulled off, revealing the spear underneath.
We aren't forgetting about our casters. This "glaive" can be used as a spellcasting staff/focus and doesn't require proficiency if you're a master of magic.
And of course some more firearms!
That's it for today,
Take Care Everyone!
Evan | MonkeyDM
Rested and Ready for the next step ! Let's do this !
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 05:07:31 AM
Hello everyone!
I've been away! Sorry for the radio silence, I was enjoying some quality family time but I'm back and firing on all cylinders.
Backerkit
We're almost done getting Backerkit ready to send out the surveys. There's been lots of fiddly things like getting new shipping quotes for the larger/heavier boxes and making sure all the addons transfer from Kickstarter to Backerkit.
Timeline. We should be sending out the first 'smoke test' for Backerkit later this week. This is where a random 10% of you are selected to trial our surveys (the place where you tell us your address and add add-ons) and make sure it's all working. We're aiming to have the final survey out early next week.
Upgrades. Many of you who backed at the book tier wanted to upgrade to the deluxe book. The survey for those in the Book and Game-Ready tiers will have a question allowing you to upgrade the book in your pledge. The core box does not have this option, as both the core and deluxe boxes are their own packaged product, which helps us keep the shipping costs way down. So now the timeline will be as follow:
A mysterious Foe
Alpha ContentOur next installment in the alpha test content is on its way; the art is done and we'll be rolling out new subclasses and at least one eldritch moon for y'all to play with. When it's ready, we'll release another update here on Kickstarter with instructions on how to access that content.
Feedback. As always, your feedback will be invaluable. Please be sure to look for a QR code/hyperlink to the feedback form within each PDF; that'll take you right to the google form where you can give us your 2 cents. We'll include this link in the KS updates going forward so, if you ever have something to say, it should be easy to let us know.
Community Discord. Come to the MonkeyDM Discord server! As well as the feedback channel mentioned above, you can dialogue with other backers here, and share your playtest insights
The Future for Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 11:44:30 PM
Hello fellow hunters!
These last few days were insane, we took this project, and thanks to everyone's effort, made it the most funded DnD book of all time on Kickstarter, crazy!
What Happens Next?
Kickstarter has started charging all the supporters of this project, if a payment doesn't go through you'll receive a notification. Kickstarter will keep trying for a week, so if you're having issues with your credit card, you should have time to fix it :)
Shipping Info
In a couple of weeks, you will receive a survey from Backerkit, the platform we're using as our pledge manager. From there you'll be able to put in your shipping information, add add-ons, and upgrade your pledge if you wish to (I know a lot of you wanted to upgrade from the regular cover of the book to a deluxe cover).
Beta Content
As I mentioned during the Kickstarter, beta content will start rolling out and will keep doing so on a fairly regular basis. When you receive an email containing such content, don't hesitate to send me a message here, or on the Discord Chat to give your feedback, if something is too weak, too strong or just perfect! This way we ensure that we create the best book possible for all of us.
The first beta release should be in 2-3 weeks. I would say less but right now I'm completely dead, so I'd rather not give false expectations.
concept art for an upcoming subclass, can you guess what it does ;)
Life Update
I caught a pretty mean laryngitis right as the KS ended, and I've been pretty much sleeping non-stop since the Kickstarter ended (who would've thought that not sleeping nor eating properly for 30 days could affect you, crazy how things work).
This means I'm probably going to take a bit of time off, but once that's done I have so many cool concepts that I want to show you, and we'll get right back into it!
Now for something special. At Gen Con this year I met the Dungeon Dudes and was introduced to their dystopian DnD setting - Drakkenheim! Of all the books I've been introduced to, I'd say this pairs most thematically with Steinhardt's. Not only do we both have germanic names, but their corrupted spells and eldritch corruption mechanic would slot right into our Eldritch-debased world. The Jaeger class and First Hunters could easily have an outpost in Drakkenheim, and their Apothecary class could come from our very own Radiant Church!
The original book (which is also available on this KS) has a full adventure path from level 1 to 13. This latest Kickstarter has dozens of new player options, including subclasses for every standard class: secure your next big score as a smuggler rogue, dance between rooftops as an urbanranger, and do whatever it is the flesh pact warlock does. Plus... they have minis! We know you want those!
It's run by Ghostfire Gaming who've a track record of producing quality content so, if you're looking for a double whammy, check it out now!
