We're are in the final 24 hours of the campaign as I prepare this post. Within this final day, I wanted to review some important topics, most especially our current Stretch Goal situation. Let's get to the review!
We're in the Final Day countdown for this Crowdfunding campaign. Infernals: Crowned by Hellfire finishes the crowdfunding campaign on December 18th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. There's still time to capture a crown, but we're definitely getting closer to the finish line. With that in mind, I wanted to touch on some of the basics over these final three days to make sure everyone has the information they need to support this project in the way that works best for them.
There's still time to summon a second circle demon, but we're definitely getting closer to the finish line. With that in mind, I wanted to touch on some of the basics over these final days to make sure everyone has the information they need to support this project in the way that works best for them.
Whether you're just starting to feel the spark of Exaltation or a planning to challenge Ligier to one-on-one combat (hahahaha!), these are some good topics to review over this week to make sure we all end up where we want to be.
(An aside, if you're a new backer, make sure you check out our Final Week Countdown. It has links to the manuscript previews, Infernals fiction, a sneak peek at Ligier, and other helpful information.)
Refresher Course
Note for New Backers: Please check out the updates listed above. There's a lot of information there that will be important to know about before the end, like which books are included in our pledges for this campaign and what additional Add On options exist. Plus, you can read the entire draft manuscript before the end of the campaign and any pledges are processed.
Note for Since-the-Start Backers: It's probably a good idea to review that stuff as well. Never hurts to make sure you haven't missed anything!
We've had, and will have, a bunch of new backers join in during these last days. I want to take a moment to highlight some key Update posts that new backers may want to check out (and existing backers may want to read as a refresher!).
MANUSCRIPT PREVIEW - As noted, the complete Preview Manuscript for the book is available for you to review prior to the conclusion of the campaign. If you're a backer, you'll have access to this preview manuscript after the campaign. Remember, though, there are still some minor edits, development and proofing that need to be done, but you can consider it most of the way there and a good representation of what you'll get in the final book. Making the manuscript available for review before the campaign ends ensures that everyone knows exactly what our goal is - making this book - and are on board with our aims for this project. Thanks for your support, we're all in this together!
PLEDGE TIERS -This update breaks down your best starting point for figuring out which Backer Reward Tier to choose to help support this project in a way that works for you.
The main reward offered in this campaign is, of course, the main goal of the entire proposition: the finished book for Infernals: Crowned by Hellfire. The first decision you need to make is what form your rewards will take. Do you want your main rewards in digital form and are going for the PDF rulebook? Or do you have space on your shelf for the deluxe hardcover book? (Note - the hardcover version includes the PDF as a bonus!).
With that decision in mind, we've got three key reward tiers to choose from:
NEWLY CROWNED
This is the PDF-only reward tier. So, if you're saving trees or saving shelf space - or avoiding the shipping charges that are absolutely ever-increasing - this is the reward tier options that you should begin with. The PDF will be fulfilled by our partners at DriveThruRPG.com - when it is ready, you will receive a link to add it to your DTRPG library at no cost and be able to download at your leisure.
GREEN SUN PRINCE
This reward tier includes the deluxe hardcover version of this book. Shipping costs ARE NOT included in the cost of your pledge. You will be charged for shipping after the campaign through the pledge manager. In addition, this option also includes the PDF version, so you will get a digital copy as described above.
Candidate for Exaltation
Not ready to commit, or just looking to offer general support? This pledge tier is for you. This does not include our primary reward, but allows you to select most digital optional Add Ons, as well as participating in the post-campaign Pledge Manager as a backer. You'll also be able to read the draft manuscript of Infernals: Crowned by Hellfire that we post throughout this campaign.
ADD-ON OPTIONS - The other half of our Reward Tiers update, including information on the second step of pledging. There are several Add On options that you can add as part of your pledging process, including the other Exalted Third Edition splat PDFs. And for this final day only, you can add the Green Fire Day older edition bundles to your pledge (these two rewards are the only ones not available to select in the Pledge Manager after the campaign)
Choose Wisely
Choosing the correct Reward Tier for your desired rewards, and then filling in any "gaps" with add-ons, ensures that you'll be claiming all of your desired rewards as a thank you for supporting this project and bringing this world to life.
Remember, your PLEDGE AMOUNT is equal to your REWARD TIER + ADD ONS. You will also be able to select most Add On options in the Pledge Manager after the campaign, but remember that only funds added during the campaign count towards Stretch Goal funding targets.
Also to note, only those who participate during the campaign are able to have Stretch Goal rewards added automatically to their rewards lists. If you're waiting to pre-order at a later time, it's better to pledge to the Candidate for Exaltation tier now and then simply upgrade your pledge later to include these bonus rewards.
Tomorrow I'll be posting one further "Final Day" update, covering What Happens Next and outlining what to expect once the campaign ends.
But until then, let's review our Stretch Goal success story!
Over the past 29 days, as we've worked through this campaign, we've not only funded the book but unlocked FIFTEEN fabulous Stretch Goals! That's right - we've unlocked every Stretch Goal that had been announced in these updates!
ACHIEVED! - At $35,000 in Funding - New Add On: Infernals Storyteller Screen
NEW ADD ON: INFERNALS STORYTELLER SCREEN - A three-panel Storyteller Reference Screen with charts and information for running an Infernals game will be created and offered as an Add On to any hardcover reward tiers for +$25.
ACHIEVED! - At $45,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Charms
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: CHARMS - An Infernals Companion supplement will be created containing new signature Charms for the Infernal Exalted. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! - At $55,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Gazetteer of the Demon Realm
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: GAZETTEER OF THE DEMON REALMS - An array of new locales in Malfeas, full of adventure, opportunity, and danger will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! - At $65,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Treasure-Houses of Hell
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: TREASURE-HOUSES OF HELL - A selection of Infernal artifacts and their wicked Evocations will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! - At $75,000 in Funding - Infernal Shirt on Redbubble
INFERNALS SHIRT ON REDBUBBLE - An Infernals-themed Backer shirt will be hosted on Onyx Path’s Redbubble store for a limited time. Backers will be notified when the shirt becomes available for purchase.
ACHIEVED! -At $85,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Charms 2
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: CHARMS 2 - Further Charms for the Infernal Exalted will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! -At $90,000 in Funding - Infernal Digital Wallpaper
INFERNALS DIGITAL WALLPAPER - Inspiring Infernals Exalted artwork will be used to create a wallpaper for your computer desktop. This digital wallpaper will be added to the rewards list of all backers supporting this project.
ACHIEVED! -At $100,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Infernal Storytelling
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: INFERNAL STORYTELLING - More guidance and suggestions for S Storyteller in crafting Infernal chronicles will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! -At $110,000 in Funding - Infernals Streaming Overlay
INFERNALS STREAMING OVERLAY - A set of overlays for your online game will be created, for your use when streaming your Infernals session. This reward will be added to the rewards list for all backers.
ACHIEVED! -At $120,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Secrets of the Three Circles
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: SECRETS OF THE THREE CIRCLES - Additional spells, including more Adamant Circle SorcerY will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! -At $125,000 in Funding - Infernals VTT Tokens
INFERNALS VTT TOKENS - Digital assets will be created to support online play for Infernals, including key character and creature tokens from the book. This online asset pack will be added to the rewards list of all backers.
ACHIEVED! -At $135,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: The Lords of Hell
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: THE LORDS OF HELL - Write-ups for more high-level demons, including one of the Third Circle will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! -At $145,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Charms 3
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: CHARMS 3 - Further Charms for the Infernal Exalted will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! -At $155,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Hell on Earth
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: HELL ON EARTH - New locales and plot hooks for Infernals in Creation will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
ACHIEVED! -At $165,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: Green Sun Prices
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: GREEN SUN PRINCES - Quick Character traits for a variety of Infernal Exalted will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
I'll be honest here, before the campaign launched, I thought we were going to maybe get to third Charms section for the companion and finish up there. Not that I didn't know how mighty the Infernals fans were, I just figured the world was working against us and other challenges would be running interference. But we saw how quickly the campaign funded, and how strong it ran the entire duration of the campaign.
So, since we've got just about a day left, let's set another goal to expand our companion book even more! And - to really test ourselves - maybe one more super goal that we can strive for, even if it ends up just out of reach.
At $175,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: The Face of the Titans
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: THE FACE OF THE TITANS - An in-depth look at the nature of the relationship between the Yozis and their demonic souls, with storytelling advice on how to use it in your games will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
At $185,000 in Funding - Infernals Companion: The Price of Damnation
INFERNALS COMPANION SUPPLEMENT: THE PRICE OF DAMNATION - An in-depth look at the forbidden pacts and unholy power of warlocks, including the temptation of new Eclipse Charms will be added to the Infernals Companion supplement. Backers receiving the Infernals PDF will receive the Infernals Companion PDF as a bonus reward. Backers receiving the Infernals Deluxe hardcover will also receive links to purchase a discounted Print-on-Demand version of the Infernals Companion book.
I really like that Face of the Titans goal, and I'm sure with some effort and spreading the word over this last day, we may be able to unlock it and add it to our Companion. The Price of Damnation goal is super exciting and I'd really love that one too, but it is a big leap. So, let's push hard and see how close we can get!!
YOUR REWARDS!
That's right! You backed this project to help make and publish Infernals: Crowned by Hellfire. Our primary reward - the big thank you that we'll send out in appreciation for your support - are PDF and hardcover copies! BUT AS A BONUS, you may also have a digital wallpaper, an opportunity to expand your wardrobe, some tokens for online play, a cool streaming overlay, a Storyteller Screen, and an awesome Companion supplement?
NOT MUCH MORE TIME
Unfortunately, we seem to continue to move forward at a regular pace, and our campaign will some come to the inescapable end. We've achieved our primary goal of funding the book, but there is still one possible Stretch Goal reward that is almost within grasp! It's certainly within reach, but won't be easy, so let's keep at it!
And maybe even one past that??!!
So, as every update concludes: let's keep the enthusiasm rolling! Keep spreading the word and letting others know about this project. They've got this final day to jump in and share the Stretch Goals we've achieved!
And every backer who joins in as we approach the end is not only able to enjoy the additional rewards already added by the early fans and backers, but also help reward those early backers by maybeunlocking thatfinal bonus reward!
Remember, only the funds generated during the Crowdfunding campaign go toward achieving these Stretch Goal targets, so the time to act is now! Together, we can bring this game to life and make great things happen!
INFERNALS: CROWNED BY HELLFIRE enters OVERTIME MODE on Thursday, December 18th at 2:00 PM Eastern.
We will finish up as soon as our backer train ends after that point! So let's see if we can't hit a final Stretch Goal and then keep that train running for an extra 10 or 20 minutes!!
