The Deck of Fates

Heya folks,
If you didn't hear, thanks to everyone's contributions, we're able to make another Deck Zine! The poll is live now to decide what game system we're writing in and which publisher friend of ours is doing the writing!

So if you haven't already, vote for that next Zine! The poll ends today.

But here's the thing: it looks like D&D 5E is getting a 2nd Zine -- rather than a new system. But as some of you said, it would be cool to get another new system in the mix. So, the team and I discussed. We came up with a bit of a way to do both.

We're only about 10 new Backers away from the next Stretch Goal and another Zine.
But, we're all Weavers of Fate. So, help us change Destiny. If we can hit 500 backers by the end of this week, we'll do a Zine for BOTH D&D 5E AND SHADOWDARK (or whichever Zine is in 2nd place when the vote ends!) -- PLUS THE STRETCH GOAL ZINE. SPREAD THE WORD!


And in case you're not sure how to help, here's some ideas you can do right now:

And to make it even easier, here's a copy-pasteable blurb (but make it your own!):

500 may seem like a lot, but it's really not. If every one of us sent a out, we'd hit that number in a single day. Trust me.

You might be wondering, "why does 500 backers matter?" In short, it changes the manufacturing price points just enough, that we can squeeze out another Zine from the savings. But also, it breaks us back into the algorithms and keeps the campaign moving -- which helps even more!

Y'all have been awesome in getting us this far. So I know y'all can make this happen. 
Let's seize Destiny, together.
-Varun

Heya folks,
Varun here again!

Today, I got to open the most anticipated package of the year (at least for me): a box of 10 "final" Decks. Not just samples, but the real deal, through and through.

So, naturally, the first thing to do is to share that with you folks! Because this new, foiled, magnetic box is only possible thanks to you! Really, this deck would have been so much less awesome without you guys. So check out this video to see everything that you made happen!

Want to see the cards more up-close? Check out the new "The Deck" section on the page and let us know what you think! What's your favorite card? What are you most excited for?

And if you haven't already... make sure you get your pledge in! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE MID CAMPAIGN REWARD!



That's all for now!
Thanks for all the support in making this stuff possible! None of it would work without you.
-Varun

Heya folks,
Varun here. As promised, the official first Zine poll is up!

Let's recap. A lot of pledge tiers come up with one or more Zines. Each Zine is a single adventure using a game system written by another publisher (like a collab!), with the catch that each adventure features the Deck at its core. Most of these Zines don't include the rules for the system as well, but many will be playable with just the free quick starts.

We're super fortunate to already know a bunch of publishers as friends, so naturally, they're all included in the list (and are super excited to be chosen)! Otherwise, we've also added a bunch of other publishers based on comments from you guys!

So how's the poll work? Starting today, you can go vote for a new game system + publisher to write a Zine. After 1 week, the poll will close and the winning choice will become a brand new Zine! If we manage to blow past our next Stretch Goal (in about 85 more Backers) before the poll closes, we'll take the top 2 choices (or more!) and turn them into Zines! So once the campaign is over, these new options will be available for folks to choose from!

Now, only Backers get to vote. BUT, there's nothing stopping you from getting your friends to help tip the scales ;)
ALSO, someone asked via email: if you have friends all living nearby and all want a Deck, we can ship them all to one address and save everyone some shipping! Just let us know via email at [email protected].

Anyway, so get your friends, get your votes in, and get your new favorite Zine!
If the pledge now, they'll also get the mid-campaign bonus reward! Remember, you won't get charged until the campaign is over, so if you're on the fence, now's the time!

Link to the Poll >>>

Hiya folks,
Varun here. Thanks for the incredible support for the Deck of Fates in its first week!

This'll be a quick update. We've smashed past ANOTHER TWO STRETCH GOALS!
The latest was the new velvet cloth -- all the Premium Bundle and higher tiers will now include a custom-designed Velvet Cloth to go along with the Deck!

But the other, more exciting stretch goal is a NEW Collaborator Zine!
After the holiday is up (you'll get another update, don't worry), we're going to start a 5-day long poll to vote for a new Game System / Publisher that you'd like us to work with to make another Deck-themed Zine. Then, any tiers including Zines will be able to choose that new Zine. 

Every Backer gets 1 vote, but there's nothing stopping you from getting your friends to get their own Deck and tipping the Scales in your favor! At the end of the week, we'll announce the winning Zine!

That's all for now. 
Happy Fourth (for us Americans :) )!

Heya folks,
Varun here, creator of the Deck of Fates. You all have been an AWESOME community as we wrap up day 2 by FINISHING TWO ENTIRE STRETCH GOALS!

That means, not only are all the cards getting upgraded to heavier and more durable "extra premium cardstock" (including the standard decks!), but the boxes are all getting foiled and replaced with a magnetic cover -- giving everything a beautiful box to match a beautiful deck. That's all possible because of YOU. THANK YOU!

But wait, we're just starting the journey. In just another 30-something Backers, we're hitting a super exciting Stretch Goal: a new Collaborator Zine! Initially, we picked out 3 different Zines to choose from: D&D 5E, Mazes, and a brand-new Solo RPG by Critical Kit. BUT, soon we'll be looking at a NEW Zine chosen by Backers like you! (more on that soon!)

But otherwise, the team here is so incredibly grateful for your support. So, we've decided to do something we weren't planning: we're introducing a MID-CAMPAIGN REWARD for all Backers, new and old!

Everyone who pledges for a Deck by Thursday, July 9th at 11:59 PM PST (including ALL current Backers) will get, in addition to their deck, a special Foiled copy of the original artwork for Madness and Calamity!



"Original artwork?" You might be asking. Yes! Exactly two of the cards, Madness and Calamity, were completely re-designed in the final deck. So the official copies of the Deck use the updated artwork. However, to thank you for your support in making all of this possible, the team decided we'll do a small print run of the original artwork in foil, and give it to all of you alongside your deck!

These original artwork cards will never be printed again. They're exclusively yours -- just a token of our thanks to you all.

Keep up the amazing work in spreading the word and sharing your feedback. It means the world. 
And if you haven't yet, put down your pledge so you don't miss out on BOTH the coin AND the Original Artwork cards!

More is always yet to come...
-Varun