Not much time left now.

Wow, we smashed through the 200k stretch goal, the book upgrades will be a bit more expensive to produce, but thanks to the increased scale – I can afford to do it now at no additional cost to you all.

Only 2 stretch goals left, I'm really excited about the possibility of a Beastmaster Hunter, we've got a decent chance at making it since pledges tend to pick up toward the end of a campaign, and I've got some COOL ideas but I have to temper my excitement just a bit in case we don't.

On that note, I wanted to add just one more little reward to the last stretch goal on the off chance we make it to 250. Something I really wanted to do but didn't think I'd be able to. A Mini Bestiary for the GM book. This is NOT a full bestiary (that'd be it's own full project), but a few pages of some cool level appropriate monster groups. Enough to run with as a GM to create cool impromptu encounters.

Let's see if we hit it!

In case you missed it in the last update, I have committed to using a EU/UK based fulfillment partner to get the shipping prices down to much more reasonable levels.

I plan on releasing the beta PDFs for playtesting & feedback very soon after the campaign ends (within 24 hrs, and hopefully sooner than that). The feedback received on the free preview documents has already been fantastic and I've implements many of the suggestions already. If you'd like to join in on the feedback and playtesting to help make Nimble the best it can be, most of that discussion will be happening on the Nimble Discord server.

Note: I'm not currently looking for feedback on typos (I've got some very talented editors helping me with that already) that'll get sorted out before final print. The best kind of feedback is if something is unclear as written, if something is mechanically too complicated or underwhelming, or balance (something super broken or underpowered–a little broken is okay 💪).

The next livestream will be tomorrow, Tuesday at 1pm EDT - going over some more class previews (SONGWEAVER) and maybe another live design session for the Oathbreaker, Spellblade, or (if we hit the stretch goal by then, the BEASTMASTER). Here's the link: https://youtube.com/live/A2y11nmw_fA

I'm planning on doing a livestream during the last day of the campaign in the closing hours, Backerkit has an "overtime mode" for campaigns that extends the time by 10 minutes each time someone new pledges, so it might be fun to see how things shake out before its all said & done. I will be traveling and in a new place that day, but I'll have my computer and an internet connection so barring any unforeseen circumstances, we'll be live as the campaign ends, answering questions and doing a read through of the rules, maybe an adventure preview too.

– Evan @ Nimble Co.

Wow... I'm blown away.

The response has been absolutely amazing. Thanks to all of you, the project is off to a great start: we funded in just about 15 minutes yesterday and are currently over 1000% of our original funding goal. 🤯 I am so very thankful for you all, with your help I promise to make this the absolute best it can be!

Now onto the Mystery Subclass reveal! The OATHBREAKER!

Man I'm so excited for this, I can't even tell you... Instead of being a regular subclass chosen at level 3, this is going to be a special Story Driven Subclass. A player will be able to choose this subclass at ANY point along the level curve, when the story demands it. I love the idea of someone playing an Oathsworn, and watching something terrible happen (losing a party member, BBEG tempting or backstabbing them) and the BREAKING THEIR OATH... wow, that just seems too cool.

I waited to announce any stretch goals since I wanted to hear what YOU all are most interested in. As much as I'd love to, I don't think I can do ALL of them, but I want to do as many as I can. Let me know which ones to prioritize. 

Fancy Dice. We've all got plenty of dice, but do we have enough fAnCy dice? (Included for free in the Boxed Set)
Cloth Map. Who doesn't love a cloth map? Art TBD, likely of the adventure area for the starting adventure. (Included for free in the Boxed Set)
BIG Legendary Monster Cards. Full are on one side to show (and intimidate) your players. Easy to read statblock on the back for convenience. Tarot Sized. (Included for free in the Boxed Set)
More Subclasses. Let me know what you're most excited about. Spellblade? (Included for free with all tiers).
Metal Action Trackers. Honestly, you don't need these, you can use dice or just your memory, 3 isn't that hard to count to. But having a hefty metal physical thing to interact with... mmm something about that...  (Included for free in the Boxed Set)
Holofoil Cards. Shiny. Need I say any more?  (Included for free in the Boxed Set)
Bigger Adventure. Up to level 4? Level 5? A sandbox style choose your own adventure?  (Included for free with all tiers).

Click here to vote in the poll »

If you want more than one (or have any other ideas), leave a comment and let me know which others you'd like 2nd, 3rd...

<3 you all

– Evan @ Nimble Co.

Core Rules v1.5 and Heroes v1.5 are out!

BIG changes to the core rules. The entire book has been organized better and more thoughtfully. Many clarifications, and tweaks. A few minor things to add but we are getting very close to the final version. Getting close to being your last chance to weigh in on the rules.

Heroes v1.5

Next Steps: Work on the Oathbreaker is nearly done, I will include it and the Spellblade in the next revision. Final tweaks are being made to the core rules & heroes. Then all attention will be turning to the GM guide. 

Timeline: likely next week will wrap up the Core Rules & Hero drafts. Will release a survey requesting feedback on those before buttoning them down. Following 2-3 weeks after that will be finishing up the GM guide, and playtesting the adventure. 1-2 more weeks in final layout, editing and designing the other misc things (gm screen, cards etc.). Then we’re sending it off to the printer!

As always the schedule can change, I don’t want to rush it, it’ll take as long as it takes. But every day we’re making great progress. I’m having casual fireside chats with the community on Discord pretty regularly, and having lengthy design streams on youtube as well if you’d like to follow the development and contribute.

Thanks again to all who have supported and especially those who have contributed so much great feedback!

–Evan @ nimble co.

See below for the link to the latest beta documents (it's the same link as before).