You get a code! And you get a code! Everyone that receives a PDF now gets a bonus Ledger+ Access Code! PLUS: Retailer tier is now available for FLGS owners!
almost 3 years ago – Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 07:47:42 PM

Hey everyone!

Thank you all so much for smashing through the secret stretch goal and surpassing the first campaign's funding! You're helping to propel this campaign forward all the time, and I can't properly express how truly grateful I am for it.

So because we reached that stretch goal, if you get a PDF, either as an add-on or as part or your backer tier, you also get a bonus Ledger + Book Two Access Code. These can be added onto existing or new L+ accounts (which take less than 30 seconds to set up), and are designed to be passed around to players at your table. Everyone should be able to make the most of the Saddlebag library, and the Ledger+ is a great way to do it.

So our next goal is all the more close now! At 750k, we'll unlock musical playlists for each of the 14 settings in the book. They'll be visitable by direct (short) URL or scannable through a phone. You'll be able to download these to use in your preferred music player, or available as Spotify playlists. These are made possible by Will Savino of Music d20, who's a great creator and friend of the Saddlebag. I'm sure you're going to love what this music brings to your table!

Retailer Tier now available

I've also just added the Retailer tier! If you're a FLGS owner, you can email me at [email protected] to confirm your physical location when you select this tier! You'll get big discounts on bulk buying options in Backerkit once the campaign ends next month! Thank you all for your patience with me while I added this tier for you!

That's all for now! Until next time, keep on adventuring!

-Griff

Funded! Plus, a new add-on for legacy buyers
almost 3 years ago – Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 05:20:24 AM

Well, I think it's safe to say that this has been a pretty wild two hours.

First of all, thank you all so much for your incredible support and enthusiasm. It's been incredible to see you all either for the first time or, if you were here two years ago, for a second.

Speaking of which, it came to my attention (and inbox) that there wasn't a Book One bundle available in the add-ons. To those of you who messaged me about it, thank you!

I've gone ahead and added a new add-on— LEGACY: Book One bundle. This bundle will include both the standard edition of the first book and the PDF. The PDF will go out after the campaign ends and I can get into Backerkit for pledge management.

However, I can't edit older add-ons, so let this be a notice that if you buy one of the last few remaining deluxe copies of the first book, you'll also get a PDF. The add-on doesn't (and can't) say that, but know that it's coming to you all the same.

Thank you all again, so much, for coming with me on this journey again! Keep on adventuring, and we'll talk more soon!

-g

On the road to 500k! What's the GM screen like? PLUS, first look at the backpack in production.
almost 3 years ago – Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 05:18:42 AM

Hey everyone!

Thank you all so much for the amazing support so far. It's been incredible to see the outpouring of support and interest for this next compendium. I hope you've been excited about the add-ons as well!

For add-ons, we're approaching that next stretch goal at 500k! At that point, I'll make the GM screen option available. I need a confirmation from my manufacturer about a certain design element I want to include for the interior (GM side), but at the very least, you can see the planned design for the exterior:

If all goes well and I can confirm my plans for the inside, I'll share those as soon as possible, too. While I work weekends, the rest of the world doesn't, so we'll likely need to wait for Monday at the earliest to get the yes or no on it. Hang tight!

What is confirmed, though, and in progress, are the leatherette backpacks. Let me show you these product shots I got from the manufacturer just last night. This is the first round of prototypes, so it's only going to get better and better from here!

You can see how progress is going well here! You should also be able to see how these bags can be worn as messenger bags and traditional backpacks. This stage is getting the build right, so it doesn't have the applique or embroidery details in yet.

It's going great. I know you're going to love these bags.

Before you go

My friends at LoreSmyth launched their Kickstarter for their book Remarkable Guilds & Their Heroes recently, too. If you're interested in any of the guilds and factions introduced in The Griffon's Saddlebag: Book Two (as seen in the banner and bookmark add-on options!), you're for sure going to like what LoreSmyth's book has to offer! Their new GM sourcebook (the fourth in the series) gives you a deep dive into ten new guilds and their supporters, plus items, maps, quests, and more. Check it out here!

Stretch goal achieved! GM screen now available (and included in Legendary tiers!)
almost 3 years ago – Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 05:18:29 AM

Wow.

You've all gone above and beyond, and I can't begin to thank you enough. I am so grateful for each and every one of you, and your comments and enthusiasm have been so encouraging.

We're already at the $500k mark, which is a huge milestone. I've just added the GM screen add-on, which already comes included in both Legendary Pack options. Anyone can add it to their existing pledge or in any new one they make for $20!

I shared this art in the previous update, and you can see it in the add-ons artwork on the campaign page, but here it is again!

As I also mentioned yesterday, I'm awaiting a confirmation (yes/no) on what I have planned for the inside. If it's doable, I think you're really gonna like it: especially you, card-owners! As soon as I get that, I'll be sure to update you all again and update the existing descriptions (where possible), plus the add-on artwork.

The screen is four-paneled for maximum table coverage, allowing you to properly cover whatever notes, minis, or snacks you have hidden back there. The gold in the design is made with a metallic ink.

Our next stretch goal is set for $750k: another massive milestone! At that stage, every setting in the book will have its own curated playlist of music from Will Savino of Music d20, an incredible creator of TTRPG music, acclaimed producer, and personal favorite creator. These playlists will be downloadable and available as Spotify playlists through tastefully designed links within the book for easy access.

That's all for now! Thank you all again so much for the incredible support! Until next time, keep on adventuring!

-Griff