And It's a Photo Finish! BACKERKIT IS LIVE 🎉
about 1 year ago – Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 05:40:07 PM

Thank you all so much.

This has been a crazy ride, and a project that was two years in the making just to get to this point. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has shown their support and helped to make this dream a reality. We've crossed the finish line for the Kickstarter, and we are so proud of what we've managed to accomplish thanks to you. But now more work begins.

As you may already be aware, our backerkit is live. Where you will still be able to preorder the book, pdf, or other fun products! You can learn more about the backerkit page here: BACKERKIT PAGE

The good news on your end as backers is that the hard part is done. On October 1st you will receive our first round of surveys. That survey is going to collect all the information we need to get you your rewards depending on your specific tier, any add-ons you selected, and where in the world you live. It won't just disappear if you miss the email, we'll be sure to send reminders and follow-ups, but we need your information to deliver. Without this information we won't be able to get you your rewards. Other than those few details, you get to kick back and wait for Guillman's Guide to Speed to arrive!

If you're interested in having a more hands on role in the kickstarters process, id suggest heading over to our DISCORD channel to give your input! (We are planning on doing some surveys, and fun community )

One last time, from the deepest corners of our hearts, thank you. 

Eric & Rory

QUICK BREAKDOWN

- BACKER KIT IS LIVE

- SURVEYS COMING OCTOBER 1ST

- JOIN DISCORD

Another Stretch Goal with just 24 Hours Remaining!
about 1 year ago – Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 09:07:45 AM

Holy smokes! Thank you so much, we have absolutely blasted through the next stretch goal, and we couldn't be more excited. We have under 24 hours remaining at this point and traffic is picking up again which is wonderful news not just for us here at Only Crits, but for you as well because the late surge has gotten us past another stretch goal!

As mentioned in our previous update, I have a soft spot for the actual stories that play out in this world I've created, I think that's pretty common among GMs, and you all have made it possible to bring another of those stories to life. Not only that, but it means utilizing our dashing titular character as more than just a vessel for advice. We'll get to see what Guillman's like on the track. I couldn't be more excited, as well as floored that this project has continued to grow, so as ever, thank you so so so much.

It feels crazy to be talking about another stretch goal with so little time left, but as people hop on at the finish line (and who doesn't love a photo finish?) it's only fair to keep our fingers crossed to hit that next stretch goal! The Augmenter class is centered around the idea that technology and magic can be used to modify an individual. It allows for the freedom to use any ancestry of your choosing, but then be able to make fun customizations to your character themselves. To be honest I have a ton of ideas for this class, and there are amazing ideas floating around the community as well that we're hoping to draw inspiration from (don't forget to hop on the Discord to get sneak peaks!) but it seemed like a pipe dream that we would be allowed the freedom to see them through. It might still be. Regardless, this whole campaign has been a dream come true. Thank you again.

As of writing this, we have $83,000 in funding, so only $7,000 left until the new class! 

Next stop will be the final funding numbers and then we'll move on to collecting any information we need for shipping and distribution when the time comes, that'll be via email so be sure to check your inboxes in the next couple weeks. It's surreal that we've hit so many of our goals and that all of this has become a reality. Thank you so much, we can't wait to get you our final product. 

Final Lap: A Heartfelt Thank You and Exciting Projects to Explore! 60 Hours Left
about 1 year ago – Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 03:17:31 PM

60 Hours Left

Hey everyone!

As we approach the thrilling conclusion of our Kickstarter campaign, we couldn't be more grateful for the tremendous support and enthusiasm you've shown towards Guillman's Guide to Speed. We are sincerely thankful to each and every one of you who visited our project, shared GGtS with friends, or spread the word in any way. Your involvement has been the backbone of our campaign.

We are ecstatic to inform you that there are only 60 hours left before the conclusion of this live project. As we enter this final phase, we are busily setting up BackerKit and soon, we will be sending out surveys to gather information. Stay tuned!

Before we wrap up, we would like to shine a spotlight on some other incredible projects that have caught our eye. Please take a moment to check out these Projects We Love:

1. MAPS for FANTASY RPGs 8 - Royalty Free Maps

Who doesn't need maps? Especially when they are ROYALTY FREE! Dive into this project offering stunning hand-drawn, full-color grid/grid-less and VTT maps, all coming with a Royalty Free License. Time is of the essence with only 24 hours left to back this project!

Checkout the kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/laidbackdm/maps-for-fantasy-rpgs-8-royalty-free-maps

2. Dungeons Deep & Caverns Old: 

Currently in the pre-launch phase, this upcoming Kickstarter project by Jason Duff offers a breathtaking campaign setting nestled in a dwarven kingdom, post a cataclysmic event, for the universal Heroes & Hardships RPG. Keep an eye out for this fascinating campaign, estimated to span around 100 pages filled with digital handouts, maps, and exciting extras!

Follow the project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroes-and-hardships/dungeons-deep-and-caverns-old-secrets-of-sacred-stone?ref=4odoaz

Check out their previous project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroes-and-hardships/heroes-and-hardships-core-rulebook

3. The Curse of The Emerald Shadows

Embark on an electrifying adventure with "The Curse of The Emerald Shadows", a part of the Chronicles of Ivria series. A realm of dark fantasy awaits to engross you in tales so deep, they've become the very essence of the world itself. DnD 5E enthusiasts, this one is for you!

Explore more here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galandir/chronicles-of-ivria-the-curse-of-the-emerald-shadows-5e

*Note: Don't miss the free maps hidden within the project!*

• Once again, a big thank you to everyone for making this journey so special. We can't wait to step into the next phase with you all by our side.

Warm regards,

Eric & Only Crits Team

Closing out Strong! More Character Sheets Coming Your Way
about 1 year ago – Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 09:05:30 AM

The campaign is drawing to a close and still all of you continue to show your support. We've managed to surpass 70k, a crazy milestone, and with that we've also passed our next stretch goal! We'll be designing and producing a second set of arcanepunk-styled character sheets, and as always a huge thank you to everyone here who has backed so far and gotten us this far. We're stoked to add another physical product to the roster and get you all something to pull out at the table to bring some whimsy to your sessions.

Designing a character sheet is a funny process because you naturally revert to the layout of whatever sheet you're most used to. Efficiency is the name of the game in terms of character sheet layout, you want to be able to reference the stats and equipment as easily as possible. The important numbers (speed, of course) should be big or in the middle or both. But then the question becomes, how do you organize the rest? Do Skills get placed next to their corresponding ability? Are Skills lined up in frequency of use? Does equipment get a more vital spot than bonds/flaws/traits? Does anything need to be removed entirely, or added? All of these questions and more have to be answered, and that's just for the layout. But, much of the excitement of creating a new character sheet is the aesthetic not the layout and we are stoked to come up with a new artistic design. The first character sheet is centered on racing and flying, flags and blue skies, so we're considering making this second one more mechanically oriented. Bright chrome and firing pistons. But, we're not set on anything just yet, after all we did just get the funding to go for it! And once again, thank you for that. If you want to bat around ideas with us, hop on over to the Discord.

The next stretch goal, if we can reach it by some miracle, is another adventure. Adventure writing is my personal background, and having spent the better part of three years creating this world I want to play around with the stories inside of it, perhaps more than anyone else. There are already adventures included in the book, but the concept for this one includes sweeping, worldwide stakes that really get to the core of a lot of the most exciting parts of Guillman's Guide to Speed. Frankly, I'm just looking for an excuse to cram another plotline into the universe I've spent so long living in and I need your help to do it. 

We're into the final stretch of the campaign now. If you know anyone who has been on the fence, or waiting to see if some stretch goals will be met, now is the time to get in. This is the last time we'll ask you guys for help, because after this we get down to the dirty work of finishing everything up and getting it sent out. It's amazing that you've supported us to the level you have and with one more big push in these last two days it would be sensational to achieve one final stretch goal before everything wraps up. But regardless of how these final days go, we are so grateful to you and all the support you've shown us. Thank you for your time, interest and pledges. It's made our dreams real.

Legendary Racers Unlocked! The third stretch goal has officially been passed!
about 1 year ago – Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 12:57:28 PM

Legendary Racers and on to the Next!

It feels as though we're continually saying thank you for all the support, and we're not going to stop. This quest continues to get more and more exciting as we continue to hit stretch goals, the consistency with which everyone has come out for Guillman's Guide to Speed is exhilarating and we are so, so grateful. So once again, thank you so much.

As previously mentioned these stretch goals are a little bit mapped out and once unlocked it means we get to develop them fully for the book. For the Legendary Racers I have a couple of really fun ideas, not least of which is a sentient car which the Discord server suggested, and it will lend some depth to the races in the book by giving personality to the other creatures players will be up against. Every Mario needs a Bowser, after all. D&D is collective storytelling and being able to provide more characters with which to tell those stories is such a joy, it is perhaps what I enjoy most about creating content for the game, so once again we have to say a huge thank you for getting us past that point of development!

Next Up: More Character Sheets

As much as we love developing new content for the book we also want to provide some top notch, usable physical products for you. This campaign in part has been based off of a genre we've taken to calling "arcanepunk", blending machine and magic in a bright, whimsical environment. To help immerse you in that feel and theme we would love to design more character sheets, resources that remind you what's important in all this: speed. In all seriousness there's so much more to this wonderful game than just the words on the page, and we want to help create a more complete feeling for when you have the chance to use our stuff, and being able to look down at the appropriate aesthetic every time you reference something on your character sheet helps so much with that. Plus it means getting more amazing work done by the fantastic Paul Brown, who you can (and should) find over at @paulbrownillustration on Instagram!

In summary, once again we are so grateful for making this dream of ours a reality, we are so excited to create the Legendary Racers, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for hitting the next stretch goal so we can bring you more character sheets!

Discord Server

If you're looking to chat about GGtS or make suggestions for the content in it, head over to the Discord for easiest access.

Sample Package

If you haven't taken a look yet at some of the content that's going to be in the book, feel free to check it out when you have the chance!

New Project we Love

Going through this crazy project has really made us appreciate everything it takes to launch a Kickstarter. A team going through that right now is Tabletop Outfitter. They're offering 2 fully fleshed out adventures with new battle maps, monsters, artwork, NPCs, magic items, and more for only $1. They've already passed a bunch of their stretch goals which only continues to sweeten the deal, and we would highly recommend checking it out. 

And one final time, thank you so much and let's keep pushing!