Create your lair, recruit your minions and conquer the kingdom! This is the campaign setting letting you play the bad guys for 5E.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Big News for Backers: BackerKit Surveys, DM Screen Results, and Development Progress!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, May 18, 2023 at 03:27:36 AM
Hello Backers and happy May!
We've got a larger update today as many things have been coming together all at once.
BackerKit
So far we've got a majority of completed BackerKit surveys but as of this morning we are still waiting for 128 backers. We don't want backers to miss out so for those that haven't yet completed your surveys, now is the time! We'll be sending an additional reminder via email from BackerKit as well which will link you to the survey for completion. If you are having difficulty accessing your survey, please reach out to us through Kickstarter messaging and we'll get you patched in!
Payments
For the majority that have completed your surveys, cards have been charged. There are only a small handful of payments that did not go through and reminders will be sent out to those efffected so you can make needed corrections.
Locked Orders and Addresses
We will be locking BackerKit survey orders on May 31, 2023 as we prepare for our digital backer fulfilment this summer! For backers with physical rewards, addresses will be locked in on MONTH June30, 2023.
DM Screen Results!
Many thanks to the backers who cast their DM screen votes. With a massive 59% of the total vote, the backer's choice for DM Screen artwork is.... The Red Moon!
The artwork concept is currently being reworked and we can't wait to reveal the final artwork!
Progress Check!
Story- 100% written, playtesting in progress, 100% proofed
Base Defense Rules - 100% written, playtesting in progress, 100% proofed
DM Screen (The Red Moon) - Final version in progress
Initial playtesting on monsters and heroes has been ongoing with much. Defending monster testing been completed and the attacking heroes has just been completed. We've been having a blast with the Standard Heroes versus their advanced versions to increase the challenge. But what is combat without a little bit of spice? We've added some special further options for you to add to your attackers, or other NPCs or monsters to turn up the heat for your battles and adventures!
Artwork Previews!
Artwork pieces have been growing day by day and we have a number of spotlight previews below.
Dark Dwarf
The hydra
Pledge Manager is open
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 04:00:16 AM
Dear Backers,
We're excited to announce that the pledge manager for Villainous: Champions of the Shadow Keep is now open! You should have received an email with instructions on how to access the pledge manager, but if you haven't, you can use the following link:
In the pledge manager, you'll be able to confirm your shipping address, upgrade your pledge, and add any additional items you might want. This is also your chance to make any changes to your pledge! We'll send out reminders as we get closer to when the pledge manager will be closing, so please make sure everything is correct.
For those interested in the DM Screen we have added a poll built into the pledge manager. Make sure to cast your vote!
Thank you for your continued support, and we can't wait for you to get your hands on Villainous: Champions of the Shadow Keep!
Best regards,
The team
News February
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 11:56:30 PM
Dear Backers,
We are proud to announce that the development of the Villainous Project of the Shadowkeep is progressing smoothly. Our team has been working hard to ensure that the project meets our high standards and delivers an enjoyable gaming experience.
Here's an update on where we stand regarding the content:
Building lair: 75% written
Henchmen: 100% written
Artifacts: 100% written
Magic items: 100% written
Traps: 50% written
Story: 100% written
Illustrations: 90% finished
Maps: 100% finished
We're excited to reveal a sneak peek of the abandoned fortress, the dungeon we promised in our stretch goals!
The next phase of the project is testing and proofreading the content to make sure everything is in order. After that, we'll move on to the design phase, followed by printing and finally, sending the final product to all of you.
We appreciate your patience and support as we work to bring this project to life.
Stay tuned for more updates!
OGL 1.0a, WotC OGL 1.1 and Future Projects
almost 2 years ago
– Sun, Jan 15, 2023 at 06:58:04 PM
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We did it!!!
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 10:37:04 PM
Dear backers,
We are beyond overjoyed to announce that our Kickstarter campaign has officially come to a close, and we absolutely couldn't have done it without your support. We are deeply humbled by your trust and belief in our project, and can't wait to bring it to life thanks to your help.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your generosity and enthusiasm. Your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the success of our project, and we’re itching to share the finished product with you.
Next steps
As our Kickstarter campaign comes to a close, the next step will be Kickstarter’s collection of funds over the next month. Keep an eye out for those confirmation emails!
Once this payment process is complete, we will be sending out a questionnaire (using backerkit.com) to all backers giving you the opportunity to update your pledge, or to get add-ons that you may be interested in.
Ongoing Communications
Our goal for updates is to keep you updated on our progress once per month (+/- a few days), but we may have extra communications in a month. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Social stretch goal 👍
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share the project with others. Here are the final numbers.
We have reached 32Facebook shares and 49 Twitter retweets which means we have unlocked 7companions for the Great Wizard!
Again, thank you so very much for your support. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you.
