A 5th Edition Stone Age adventure. Level 1-20 campaign, setting, and player options. Play D&D in a dangerous prehistoric world!
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Latest Updates from Our Project:
May 2024 Update
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, May 02, 2024 at 07:46:42 AM
May 2024 Update
Hello Born from Ice Backers!
First off, we'd like to extend a massive thank you to each of you. All the funds have successfully cleared from Kickstarter, and we're excited to continue work on this project. This journey wouldn't be possible without your enthusiasm and backing.
Survey and Pledge Manager Update
We are in the final stages of setting up the survey on BackerKit. It's currently under review by their team to ensure everything is set up correctly. Once approved, we will conduct a smoke test with a small group of backers to iron out any kinks. Assuming all goes well, we expect to roll out the full survey to everyone within the next couple of weeks.
During the survey, you'll have the chance to adjust your rewards, change your pledge level, and add your shipping information.
For those who encountered payment issues during the Kickstarter campaign, the pledge manager will also allow you to resolve these issues.
Shipping and Taxes
VAT or sales tax will be charged during this survey for backers in the USA, EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Please note that shipping fees will be calculated and added later (closer to the fulfillment date) to ensure the most accurate rates. Backers from other countries/regions not listed above will be charged any applicable VAT or sales tax at this later date as well. Before we charge your credit cards for shipping, you will be notified via a Backer Update post here on Kickstarter and through an email from BackerKit. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Estimated Delivery We are currently on track to meet the delivery timeline we shared during the Kickstarter campaign. We aim to deliver all printed materials by December 2025, while digital materials will be available a few months prior to this (as we can make them available as we finalize them for the printing process). Should there be any changes to this schedule, we will communicate them transparently and promptly.
Pre-Order Store
Miss the Campaign? For those who missed out or know someone who did, our BackerKit pre-order store is now open! Visit Born from Ice Pre-orders to join the adventure or share this link with friends who might be interested.
Development Updates
We are committed to keeping you in the loop with regular updates. To avoid overwhelming your inbox, we aim to post an update during the first week of each month with progress reports (alongside sneak peeks, playtesting opportunities, and development insights). However, if there is more time-sensitive information (like the survey rollout), we will post updates outside of this schedule to help insure you stay informed.
Once again, thank you for your amazing support and for being part of this exciting journey.
Regards, The Born from Ice Team
The Hunt Is Over! Thank You!
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Apr 02, 2024 at 08:59:53 PM
From the moment the Born from Ice campaign launched, I knew something special was happening. The idea of bringing science and an authentic prehistoric experience to tabletop roleplaying seemed to strike a chord. You all made it clear how much this project resonated with you, and your passion and excitement became the heartbeat of the campaign. And now, after 29 days, 816 of you have raised $57,693.
Thank you.
Thank you for every pledge, for every comment or question, and for helping me take an idea and turn it into something real. It means the world to me.
I'm humbled, grateful, and electrified by the campaign's success. You've turned a longtime dream into a palpable reality, and I can't wait to get back to writing and designing, and being able to share the rest of this journey with you all.
What's Next?
The journey doesn't end with the campaign's close. Now, the real work begins—to finish these books, and ultimately get them to you!
Update Your Payment Methods: For the next few days, Kickstarter will process all pledges. It's common for some payments to encounter issues due to credit card problems. To ensure your pledge is successfully processed, please verify and update your payment method if necessary.
Backer Surveys: In the coming weeks, we'll be sending a link to a survey on BackerKit, our pledge manager. This tool will streamline the process for delivering digital rewards, gathering shipping details for physical rewards, and allowing you to select any additional add-ons. We'll provide detailed instructions and support throughout this process, so watch your inbox for updates! You'll be able to make changes to your BackerKit survey even after you fill it out, up until we get ready to ship, so don't wait! Please fill this information promptly!
Development Updates: Over the coming months, we'll continue to share regular updates on our progress, including sneak peeks of things to playtest, development insights, and more.
Community Engagement: Our Kickstarter page will remain active, and we encourage you to stay engaged, share your ideas, and ask questions. Your input is invaluable as we continue to refine and enhance Born from Ice.
Estimated Delivery: We are committed to delivering Born from Ice as per the timeline we shared during the campaign. Any changes or updates to this schedule will be communicated transparently and promptly.
As we close this chapter and embark on the next, I want to extend my deepest thanks once again. Whether you were an early backer, joined mid-campaign, or rallied in the final hours, please know that each contribution, share, and word of encouragement has been pivotal in the success of this campaign. This truly would not have happened without you.
With a heart full of gratitude and eyes set on the horizon,
We've Reached Our $50,000 Stretch Goal: Neanderthals Await!
almost 2 years ago
– Mon, Apr 01, 2024 at 05:18:31 PM
Thanks to your incredible support, we've just smashed through our $50,000 stretch goal! This means Neanderthals will join Born from Ice as an optional playable species!
With this milestone, we're not just adding a new character option. We're expanding the lore, deepening narrative possibilities, and offering a unique perspective on life in the prehistoric world of Born from Ice. The addition of Neanderthals as a playable species opens up countless new stories in the vast, untamed landscapes of the Ice Age.
Thank you for being the best adventuring party a creator could ask for. Here's to the endless adventures that lie ahead in the world of Born from Ice!
The Final Countdown! Less than 48 hours to go!
almost 2 years ago
– Mon, Apr 01, 2024 at 06:51:21 AM
Final Hours: The Homestretch of Born from Ice
As the hands of the clock wind down, we find ourselves in the electrifying final hours of our Kickstarter journey. The anticipation is palpable, the excitement is through the roof, and our hearts are full of gratitude for each and every one of you.
Stretch Goal in our Sights
Weekends are typically a slower time for campaigns (we think because people are busy having fun on the weekends, and spend more time during the week while at work thinking about gaming and the other things they would rather be doing), but this past weekend was nothing short of amazing! Nearly $4,000 in pledges poured in!
Throughout the campaign, we've seen a consistent outpouring of support, with daily pledges averaging between $700-$800. This steady momentum has brought us tantalizingly close to our first major stretch goal: unlocking Neanderthals as a playable species, with just $1,500 more needed to get there!
Reminder: Help a Library or School
As we count down these final hours, we want to remind you of the opportunity to not only support Born from Ice but to share the adventure. By choosing the "Donate A Book Set to A Library or School" add-on and increasing your pledge by $60, you enable us to gift a set of books (Core Book, Player’s Guide, and Adventure Path) to a library or school. This initiative, at no additional shipping or fulfillment cost to you, will spread the joy and imagination of Born from Ice to young minds and communities. We will carefully select the institutions to receive your generous donations, ensuring your contributions have the widest and most meaningful impact.
Thank You!
As we enter these final hours of the campaign, we are filled with a sense of overwhelming thankfulness and buoyant optimism. The dream of Born from Ice has been nurtured by your faith and support, growing from a flicker of imagination into a blaze of reality.
Thank you for believing in this project, for joining us on this prehistoric adventure, and for being the backbone of this incredible journey. Let's keep the momentum going strong, push for those last pledges, and cross the finish line together with the roar of success echoing in our wake.
Zander’s Guide to Zombie Hunting is a 5E tome focused on the shambling dead. Perfect for zombie apocalypse settings, the book comes with a wide range of thematic player options, including:
12+ new subclasses
The transformative new Animist class
1 new lineage: The Bitten
20+ apocalyptic magical items
40 thematic spells
All-new graft magic system
Fully illustrated zombie bestiary
Worldbuilding guidance for pre- and post-apocalyptic settings
New Actual Play Video
about 2 years ago
– Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 06:28:00 AM
New Actual Play Video: Whispers in the Snow
We're beyond excited to share a special treat — a brand new actual play video! This one-shot adventure follows the story of a young girl who disappears during a fierce blizzard, and the clan members who set out into the merciless cold to find her.
The adventure is packed with challenges that test their limits: a perilous crossing over a frozen river, a confrontation with a starving cave lion, and a tense encounter with a pack of dire wolves. That's a lot for a group of level 3 adventurers to face!
This actual play session is particularly special because it features two brand new players. Join Matt and Arden as they roll the dice for the very first time (with any RPG!), diving headfirst into the rich, immersive experience of Born from Ice.
We're also thrilled to have Scott Fogg, the talented comic author known for works like "Nightcare" and "Phileas Reid Knows We're Not Alone," join the adventure (who unfortunately had some camera issues, so you'll only be hearing him).
We invite you to watch the adventure unfold, share it with friends, and perhaps even draw inspiration for your own Born from Ice sessions. As always, we're incredibly grateful for your support and enthusiasm for this project. It's your passion that fuels these stories and brings the prehistoric world of Born from Ice to life.
Forge your legacy in an immersive world designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5E. Delve into an ancient dwarven kingdom, navigating political intrigue and uncovering long-lost secrets in the Halls of Splendor.
Embark on a quest filled with adventure, danger, and the chance to carve out your own legend.
🔍 What's Included?
Player and GM-Facing Chapters: Dive deep into dwarven lore with surprises at every turn.
Secrets of the Sacred Stone: Start your campaign with a thrilling tier-1 adventure.
Adventure Handouts & Battlemaps: Immerse yourself in epic encounters.
New Content Galore: Explore 4 subclasses, 10 backgrounds, face off against 9 new adversaries, master 10 new feats, and confront corruption with a brand-new 5E sub-system.
Join us as we journey into darkness, where legends are forged and heroes rise. Unleash your inner dwarf and secure your place in history today! ⚒️✨
