Inspiration for awesome one-shots and side quests for fantasy RPGs. Everything you need to plan your next game in two pages or less!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Regarding the Open Gaming Licence (OGL 1.0a)
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 11:13:33 AM
Hi all,
Following recent events in the TTRPG industry relating to the Open Gaming Licence (OGL 1.0a), we wanted to update you on what this means for the two Roll & Play Press Kickstarter projects currently in production.
If you are unfamiliar with the OGL 1.0a, or the current news surrounding it, this article provides some context. The latest statement from Wizards of the Coast, explaining that they intend to launch a public consultation phase on the future of the licence, is published here.
Fortunately, we do not expect either of our in-progress projects to be significantly impacted by potential changes. However, as this situation is ongoing, we will continue to discuss our position with legal counsel as required.
More information on the individual projects can be found below.
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Roll & Play: Sci-Fi Toolkits
Our Sci-Fi Toolkits do not use OGL 1.0a or any other licence; therefore, they are unaffected by recent events and remain on track for delivery this March. Pre-orders also remain open.
These books were specifically designed to be system neutral; suitable for all sci-fi settings, including homebrew worlds. They will provide inspiration and content for adventures in any system you choose, whether that be Starfinder, Mothership, Alien or one of the many other amazing sci-fi TTRPGs out there. We're looking forward to sending these books and PDFs to backers in March.
One-Shot Wonders
We do not expect that changes to the OGL will have a significant impact on the content in One-Shot Wonders. Much like our other products, we had always intended for One-Shot Wonders to be useful to players regardless of their preferred systems, and it has been developed with this in mind.
The fantasy one-shots in this book do, on occasion, make brief reference to D&D 5E monster mechanics. Given the ongoing uncertainty regarding OGL 1.0a, we are consulting with legal advisors on how best to include this information. The impact of this is unlikely to result in major changes to the format you have already seen in the sample pages, but may require some extra work from us.
Like many creators, particularly those with small teams, the main consequence of the OGL 1.0a situation has been that time and resources that would have otherwise been used to work on content have been redirected to reviewing our position. But, we have an excellent track record for timely delivery of Kickstarter projects, and are pressing ahead with One-Shot Wonders with the same level of dedication. We will have a better idea of whether there is any impact on our estimated delivery date of October 2023 once we are further along with our discussions with legal counsel and as the situation develops. We will continue to keep you updated in our regular updates.
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Speaking of updates, we will be sending out our usual project news in the next couple of weeks. We have exciting things to share from both projects!
We want to say a huge thank you to the community for the overwhelming support that has been shown to third-party creators like us during these turbulent few weeks. The Roll & Play Press team is excited to continue making awesome projects that you can use in all your TTRPG games for many years to come!
All the best,
Kay
December Update: Pledge Manager and Art News
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 10:37:33 PM
Hi all,
I hope you are well! Welcome to our first monthly round-up of project news. The pledge manager has been our primary focus over the past few weeks, but we've also been commissioning character artwork and maps from our talented contributors! Read on to find out more, including an important note about shipping calculations.
Pledge manager progress
Thank you to everyone who has already filled in their pledge manager. A staggering 3,549 backers have completed theirs, pledging for 15,838 individual items to 39 countries! Amazing!
We were really excited to see that our most popular add-ons were the Terrain Maps, Location Maps and World Map – it shows real enthusiasm to dive straight into games! It's fantastic to think about so many adventuring parties playing in the different locations featured in One-Shot Wonders. We'll be sure to share more updates on these rewards as the campaign progresses.
Adding physical items to a digital pledge
If you add physical add-ons to your current digital pledge, you will be charged for shipping. The shipping will automatically default to the Rest of World shipping charges, as the pledge manager does not yet know your location. However, the cost will be corrected to the shipping charge for your country when you complete the survey and add your delivery address (before checkout is complete).
Alternatively, you have the option to switch to a physical pledge level. You can do this at the beginning of your pledge manager (please refer to Update #13 for more instructions on how to do this).
•If you would like to add physical add-ons but have already completed your pledge manager, you can still do this by logging into your BackerKit account and amending your responses.
•If you can’t access your pledgemanager, or have misplaced the email, you can generate a new link here.
•If you have any other questions about this project or the pledge manager, email us using [email protected], and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Commissioning artwork
Over the past few weeks, we have been briefing the wonderful artists who are helping us bring this project to life. We have art in development for all the pre-generated characters, as well as our first batch of maps. We knew our illustrators would do a fantastic job, but we have been blown away by the level of detail they've added! Take a look at a preview of the swamp, arctic and urban terrain maps below:
Festive break
The Roll & Play Press team will be taking a break over the Christmas period to rest and relax after a busy year. The team will be away from 24th December and will return on the 3rd January. Kickstarter comments and messages won't be monitored during this time, but we will respond to any queries when we're back.
Until then, we hope you stay safe and well, and have a wonderful holiday season. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2023!
Pledge Managers Are LIVE
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 09:21:23 AM
Hi all,
We are pleased to report the pledge manager for this project is now LIVE!
Receiving the link
A link to the pledge manager is being sent to ALL backers in batches. This delivery process will continue to run automatically over the next couple of days, so everyone should receive their email by Wednesday 30th November evening (UK time). A company called BackerKit is distributing the pledge manager links, so keep your eyes peeled for their name in your Inbox (and Junk folders, just in case).
Filling in the pledgemanager
When you open your pledge manager, please check that your name, location and pledge level are all correct. If everything looks good, go ahead and click the 'Get Started' button. If something doesn't look right, please click on the 'Need Help?' button to contact BackerKit support, and they will be able to advise you or resolve the issue.
In the pledge manager, you will be asked a few important questions about your pledge and gain access to the Add-On Store – it's here you can add extra books, pre-generated parties, maps and more to your existing pledge rewards. At the end of the pledge manager, you will be asked to enter your shipping address (if receiving physical rewards) and payment information for shipping costs and anything you've added to your pledge. It's as simple as that, and should only take around 3-5 minutes to complete!
These gorgeous, blue-green glass dice are available in the pledge manager!
Upgrading your pledge
If you would like to upgrade your pledge to a higher level, click the 'Switch Your Pledge Level' button after opening your pledge manager (as shown below). This will take you to a page where you can change your pledge level and will make sure that your pledge manager is set up with the relevant questions for that level.
Makingpayments
If you choose to pay for outstanding balances, shipping costs or add-ons via debit/credit card, your card will be charged in Spring 2023. This is also when you will be charged for shipping. We will notify you closer to the time with an exact date.
If you choose to pay through PayPal, payment will be taken as soon as you complete your pledge manager. In the event that global shipping prices significantly change between the launch of the pledge manager and when cards are charged next year, backers who paid via PayPal will need to pay the outstanding difference before their rewards will be shipped.
Pledgemanager deadline
Your pledge managers will be locked in Spring 2023, so if you need to amend it at a later date, you have plenty of time to do so. We will notify you closer to the time with an exact date. It is likely that backers who complete after this time will have later shipping dates than October 2023.
Moving house soon?
If you are planning on moving house soon, or aren't sure where you will be living during this project's physical reward fulfilment in October 2023, we would strongly recommend adding a friend or family member's address instead of your own when prompted to add your shipping address. It is possible to amend your address until the pledge managers are locked in Spring 2023; after this point, we will do our best to accommodate address changes, but cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
Missing pledge manager
If you do not receive a link to your pledge manager by Monday 5th December, then please either click on this reset link, send us a Kickstarter message or drop us an email, and we will be able to send you a new one.
We'll be in touch again in December with a more general update about creative progress on this project.
What's Next? Pledge Manager Update!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Nov 03, 2022 at 12:22:35 PM
Hi everyone,
Hope you are all doing well. Today we’re sharing some more information about the pledge manager process and what you can expect to hear from us over the next few months. We’ve also included a look at some character art!
Taking payment
Kickstarter has now charged cards and processed your pledges. If there were any problems with your payment method when Kickstarter tried to collect your pledge, you will be able topay any outstanding balances in your pledge manager. (There will also be access to PayPal, which often solves any issues with international payment.)
Pledge manager
As mentioned in our last update, we will be sending out our pledge manager through a company called BackerKit. If you aren’t familiar with this process, here are answers to some common questions:
What is a pledge manager?
The pledge manager is essentially a survey that gathers together all the key information we need to fulfil your rewards, such as your email address and shipping details. There's also an opportunity to add extra rewards to your pledge in the Add-On Store.
Who are BackerKit?
BackerKit are a company who support crowdfunding backers and creators by helping manage the complex process of reward fulfilment. We have worked with BackerKit on every single one of our crowdfunding campaigns. We couldn’t do what we do without them and the help of their wonderful team!
When will I get the survey? How quickly do I have to complete it?
You should receive an email link to complete the pledge manager at the end of this month. We’ll also notify you by sharing an update here on Kickstarter. While we ask that you fill in this information promptly, to help with our planning, it is possible to make changes at a later date. We’ll notify you in good time before “locking” the details of your pledge.
Howand when do I pay for shipping?
BackerKit is also where you will pay for your shipping. This is generally charged closer to the time of manufacturing, so we will notify you in the future with an exact date. Any backers using PayPal will be charged for shipping on completion of their survey; in the event that global shipping prices significantly change between the launch of the pledge manager and when cards are charged next year, backers who paid via PayPal will need to pay the outstanding difference before their rewards will be shipped.
How do I access my digital rewards?
When digital fulfilment begins, you will receive a coupon code for each of your digital rewards from BackerKit. This code can be used to redeem your rewards on our website (scheduled for October 2023).
Next update
We will be in touch again at the end of the month to let you know that the pledge manager is open. This will also mark the first of our regular monthly news updates, which will continue until you all have your rewards and the project is officially complete! We’ll use these updates to share our creative progress, sneak peeks at new content and other team news.
Art preview
Here’s a closer look at some of the artwork on our pre-generated character booklets. This character is a Level 1 Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer, who is just getting to grips with their fiery powers.
Each pre-generated character is named by the player who uses them; what name would you give this character? Let us know in the comments!
If you have any questions about this update or the wider campaign, email us using [email protected], and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Campaign Complete! Wow!!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 11:09:12 PM
THANK YOU!
That's the first thing we need to say. A HUGE thank you to each and every person who has backed this campaign and made One-Shot Wonders a reality. We are incredibly grateful for your encouragement and support of the team.
Campaign success!
The campaign has officially closed with 4,091 backers, pledging £176,174. The reaction to this project has truly exceeded our expectations in every way! The last 48 hours have been particularly exciting, as we watched the campaign tick up and over 4,000 backers. What an amazing milestone.
If you are one of the 2,000+ backers who are NEW to Roll & Play Press, welcome! We're so pleased to have you on board. If you've backed one of our projects before, welcome back! It's great to know that you've enjoyed our previous projects and have come back for more (and we love seeing familiar names in the comments).
So, what happens next?
Over the next couple of weeks, Kickstarter will begin charging your cards and processing your pledges. If for any reason your card is declined, you'll have 7 days to fix the payment before they try again (if there are still problems, this can usually be fixed in the pledge manager via PayPal).
Towards the end of November, we will be sending out our pledge manager through a company called BackerKit. Here, we'll collect your shipping details and payment, email addresses and a few other key bits of info from you – there's also an opportunity to add extra rewards to your pledge in the Add-On Store. More information on this process will follow closer to the time.
The adventure continues!
Although the campaign has finished, the One-ShotWonders story is far from over! We will now get to work in earnest – writing, designing, illustrating, playtesting, proofreading and manufacturing your rewards. We want to make sure every Roll & Play Press product is made to the high standards our backers expect and deserve. In order to do this, we expect to work on One-ShotWonders over the next 12 months, and begin fulfilment in October2023.
Please follow our progress through our regular monthlyupdates! This will be where we share important information about pledge management, playtesting, shipping and more.
But, for now...
We will be in touch again soon, but the team will also be taking a short break to celebrate this success and rest after a busy campaign!
