Mystic fantasy meets heroic sci-fi in an epic adventure saga for 5E.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
October Update and Latest Preview
24 days ago
– Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 02:41:56 PM
Hello all!
Starting on a personal note—We had some close calls earlier this month as hurricane season went into full swing. While many in our team (like myself) skirted most of it, several of our friends/family were not so lucky. Thankfully, some reparable damage and a week or so without power ended up being the worst of it. Thanks to those who reached out to check on us. And so - on with the rest!
Reviews and Layout
Chapters 10 & 11 have finished review and being edited, being the very last of the written adventure content.
Text for chapters 8 & 9 text has finished layout. Still waiting on the completion of two illustrations for these chapters. Material from all chapters (items and stat blocks) are still being amended into the appendices.
Core Books Shipping - U.S.
We received several returns for the Esper Genesis core books. Our distributor contacted each backer whose package was returned. Please check your emails and respond at your earliest convenience.
Please remember, this is for the Esper Genesis core books and for U.S. backers only. International backers that set up an advance shipping fee should have already received their core books and Forbidden Library addons.
Updated Billing Info
Some of you may have received a request to update your billing information, which may also have delayed books from being added to the distributor shipping list. If you were required to update your billing information and still haven't received your core books, please contact us at [email protected].
PDF Preview
A few weeks ago, we sent out the latest preview file for Expedition from the Mysterious Peaks via DriveThruRPG. The preview (v.0.91) includes seven completed chapters, appendices with item/character options, and a separate Creature Compendium PDF. As we close in on finishing the book, these files will be updated directly in DriveThru so everyone can always have the latest version on hand in their libraries.
If you haven't received the preview, please check your email (sent between Sept 28 and Oct 10th) for notification of a complimentary copy from DriveThruRPG. If you still haven't received it, please email us at [email protected].
Tell Us About It!
We already received messages/emails from several of you and wanted to thank those of you who have reached out for your support, encouragement, and appreciation. If anyone else who received the preview has any questions/opinions on the content released so far, we'd love to hear it. Feel free to email us, send a message, or leave a comment below (but still please email us directly with account/pledge questions).
September Update
2 months ago
– Fri, Sep 13, 2024 at 01:42:22 PM
Greetings, all! Here's the latest on the project.
Core Book Shipping
As of today, we received the last of the shipping confirmations from our distributor for the Forbidden Library and Esper Genesis core books. U.S. backers that haven't already received their books should have at least received an email shipping notification (FedEX or UPS).
Books have also gone out for international backers that contacted us to set up alternate shipping.
If you're in the U.S. and do not receive a shipping notification within the next week, please email us at [email protected] right away. Just to verify again as well, this is in regards to the following books:
Chapters 8 & 9: Playtesting is finished and chapters have been placed into layout.
Chapters 10 & 11: Final drafts are in for review.
Appendices are being updated to reflect new chapter content.
Preview File and Updated Elements
Some of the updated illustrations and maps took a little longer than expected, but they're all in as of a few days ago and are being dropped into layout before we send out the latest PDF. We should have that out by early next week. We'll also post that release in a separate update.
Updated Maps and Illos?
I recently received a message asking why we were updating existing pieces of art and cartography in the product. The answer is twofold:
First—we discovered a potential licensing issue with one of our illustrators where it was necessary for new artwork to be commissioned.
Second—since we were already commissioning new illustrations, we also decided to replace some maps for ones that had a greater level of detail and would look infinitely better when being rendered for print.
Again as always, if you have any issues or questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. This is especially important if you have individual account issues or concerns, as it's the fastest and most reliable way to get those addressed and resolved.
EG Core Shipping Update (U.S)
3 months ago
– Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 04:10:09 PM
Hello, all!
As a follow-up to the last update, we're finalizing our shipping list for the EG core books. By the end of this week, shipping fees will be charged to backers receiving any or all of the following items:
Core Manual
Threats Database
Master Technician's Guide
Tales and Tomes from the Forbidden Library (add-on)
As noted previously (but repeating just in case), the Expedition hardcover will be shipped separately once completed and printed (no additional shipping fees will be charged).
To ensure you receive your backer rewards, please be advised of the following:
Updated Addresses
If you recently moved, please make sure your address current by visiting your Backerkit survey and clicking the "Edit Your Address" button. If you're having issues accessing your survey, please send an email to [email protected] and include your name, the email you have registered with Kickstarter, along with your new shipping address.
Add-ons and Preorders
If you ordered any of the above items as add-ons or preorders after the initial Kickstarter campaign ended, these charges have been on hold until now and will be billed along with any applicable shipping fees.
Declined Charges
In the event that a charge is declined, please be on the lookout for an email from Backerkit containing a link to update your method of payment.
If you have any other questions, please reach out to us directly at [email protected].
Content and Shipping Update
4 months ago
– Fri, Aug 02, 2024 at 05:11:29 AM
Greetings from Skydawn Game Studios at Gen Con! Here's the most recent developments:
Content Design and Preview
Chapters are coming along great. Chapters 6 and 7 are all done and going into layout. Chapter 8 is in playtest, soon to be followed by Chapter 9. Drafts are in for Chapters 10 and 11, being the last of the written content.
A new layout preview is planned for later this month including the chapters that have been fully edited/playtested. The preview will include both the new and redesigned maps and illustrations (some of which we've shown in the past couple of updates).
Esper Genesis Core Book Fulfillment
We just unboxed our newly minted copies of the Esper Genesis core books. We'll be shipping them out early to U.S. backers who have Esper Genesis books as rewards or add-ons. Shipping costs will be collected via Backerkit within the coming weeks.
Once the Expedition to the Mysterious Peaks hardcover is complete, those will be shipped out separately. Backers who already paid for shipping for the Esper Genesis core books will not be charged shipping for the Expedition hardcover.
International Backers
Due to rising international shipping rates, Esper Genesis core books will be shipped to international backers together with the Expedition hardcover once it's released. If any backers outside the U.S. would like to receive their EG core books earlier, please send an email to [email protected] to set up an alternate shipping fee.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Until next time!
Early July Follow-Up
5 months ago
– Tue, Jul 02, 2024 at 04:11:24 PM
Hello all!
Just a brief follow up on our production update from a few weeks ago:
Redesign of chapters 6 through 8 are almost finished and ready to be sent out for edit.
Writing for chapters 9 and 10 are underway.
Getting started on Chapter 11 in a couple of weeks.
Artwork Preview
We have new artwork coming in, including some wonderful illustrations of the NPC Companions. These along with the finished Centurion maps are being worked into the existing layout.
A few of us will be at Gen Con from August 1st to 4th. We'll be exhibiting with our distribution partner, Studio 2 Publishing (Booth 1929/2029). Please stop by and say hello. We'd love to see you!
