WSTAG Files, Project Updates, and Print Preview!
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, May 12, 2022 at 03:40:09 AM
Hello again, Team Avatar! It’s been a month and we’re back to give you updates on what Magpie Games HQ has been up to and what all is going on with the Avatar Legends project! We hope you’re doing well, staying safe, and playing great games!
Wan Shi Tong Links
We are in the middle of finishing the edits to the Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide PDF and thus the links haven’t been working for a few weeks as we prepare to switch them over. This happened with the Core Book preview files as well! But never fear! Your files are still available via DrivethruRPG!
We mentioned when we first started delivering files that your PDFs will automatically be sent to your Drivethrurpg account. WSTAG and the core book are both there already. If your DTRPG account matched your Kickstarter email address, it was sent there automatically. If it didn’t, a new DTRPG account was generated for you and you can merge them with your DTRPG account, or use that account if you’ve never had an account before.
- If you already have an account with DriveThruRPG, the PDF will also be added to your library. You can login and download your file from DTRPG directly.
- If you don’t have an account with DriveThruRPG, they have already created one for you based on the email you used for this Kickstarter; they will add the PDF to your account as well. DriveThruRPG has contacted you directly if they created an account for you with login instructions and an account merge tool so that you can merge your new account with an existing account if you already have an account with DTRPG.
- To merge your account on DrivethruRPG, Log into your preferred account as you would normally, and then go to this link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/account_edit.php Once there, enter the email address of the new account that was created for you, which you can now merge into the preferred one that you are logged into currently. DTRPG will send an email to the newly created account’s address with a confirmation link. After you click on it, they will merge that account into your preferred one, and you’ll be able to access your copy of Avatar Legends: The RPG via your preferred account.
If your Drivethrurpg account does not have your files, please email us at [email protected] and we will ensure that you get that file!
Printing Updates
Unfortunately, we have some regrettable news. The printer we’re working with is currently functioning at about 30% capacity due to Covid lockdowns. This means they can’t give us a solid timeline on when the product will finish printing and when it’ll be sent to us. Even at full capacity, it will take several months to print all of the books because of how many amazing backers supported this project! Sadly with the reduced capacity, it may take longer.
We are continuing to work with them to ensure we have the most up to date information and will continue to communicate that to you as it comes in.
For now we can’t say how much the delivery will shift and we apologize we can’t give you a solid timeline. We’d rather not promise something we can’t hit with so many unknowns. So much is in flux right now due to Covid and its impacts on materials and shipping. We are doing our best to make hard decisions and navigate the tumultuous printing landscape. We appreciate you understanding and being supportive during these struggles!
Print Preview
Despite the printing being delayed, we have some exciting things to show you! Our printer did send the preview copies of the game and its accessories. Please take a look at these beautiful books that will be coming to you once everything is ready!
These are the first full printed proofs we’ve received from our printer. There are definitely some changes we’re going to be making to ensure the colors are correct and the books look spectacular, but we wanted to give you a look at this step of the process, and share how amazing they look even with some fixes needed!
Small Updates
Virtual Tabletop: A few people have been asking about the VTT. We can’t release any details as everything is being worked through with various parties. But once we can, we promise we will. It is in the works and we haven’t forgotten about it. So please stay tuned and we’ll drop that information as soon as we’re able!
All-Star Actual Play: The All-Star AP is going to be filming next month with a likely release date of the fall. Once we have filmed and have some stills from the shoot, we’ll give you some more information and insight on when you can expect the AP to land in your inboxes!
Join us at Gen Con and Breakout!
Team Magpie will be headed to Gen Con in Indianapolis Indiana this coming August! It’ll be our first convention where we’re back to running games and we’re excited to see everyone! To that end, we’re looking for GMs to come run Avatar Legends and some of our other amazing games like Root: the RPG, Masks, Bluebeard’s Bride, and more!
All our GMs get an awesome swag package that includes a game of their choice from Magpie Games. If you run 4 or more games, you’ll also get a badge to the convention! If you’re up for volunteering and want to join Team Magpie, please fill this form out: https://forms.gle/rdAvjUsAC9ahqAgp9
We’ll also be at Breakout Gaming Convention in Toronto, Canada! We’ll be running a variety of our games there, but especially Avatar Legends! We’d love to have you join us in Canada as a part of Team Magpie and run games with us!
If you’d like to volunteer and join Team Magpie at Breakout, fill this form out: https://forms.gle/zCukCFvNXjkXK9mM8
That’s all our updates for now, Team Avatar! Thanks, as always, for being awesome people and the best Team Avatar there is! We can’t wait until we have better updates and more solid timelines, and appreciate your ongoing support! Till next time! Yip yip!
Printing Updates and FAQ
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 04:04:18 PM
Hello Team Avatar! We know we just updated you on the final PDFs, but there’s so much going on with the project it’s important to do another update in our usual monthly way! So dive in and get ready for the latest news on where the project is at, what’s happening, and what’s on the horizon!
Printing Updates
As we mentioned in an earlier update, everything is at the printer. After doing a lot of searching trying to find a printer in the USA, dramatic supply shortages meant it became impossible to print here. The sheer volume of books needed required more paper and cardboard than we could find within the USA on any schedule we wanted. As a result, we found a printer in China that can print the huge amount of books that we need while keeping to our schedule.
That being said, China is currently experiencing a surge in Covid cases and lockdowns. We’re not anticipating any delays to the overall schedule right now, but we need to also be aware that such delays may come. If we do have to push the schedule, we will let you know in an update on what to expect and what those timelines will look like.
Right now the books and various accessories are in a process of proofing and pre-press with our printers. For the books, we’re hoping to get a print proof very soon. Print proofs are the last stage before printing the books, when we’ll verify that everything looks good, the colors are right, and so on. During the print proofs, we’ll do the last round of edits and changes.
All of the accessories are in these same stages. This includes the deck, the boxes, the dice, the map, and the Pai Sho tile. Once the accessories and books are through the print proof, we’ll let you know what the printing and shipping timeline is. As we said, it currently is still on track for mid-year (this summer).
FAQ
We’ve had a myriad of questions coming in and thought an updated FAQ would help with some of them! We can’t update the FAQ on the Kickstarter anymore, so please bear that in mind when checking there. We’ll add FAQs to updates as we need to!
Can I change my shipping address?
You can update your address information at any time in Backerkit. Please log in and do it there! Thanks!
If you have issues accessing your Backerkit, please email us at [email protected].
Can I still preorder?
Unfortunately, late pledges closed on January 1st. You will be able to preorder the game in the coming months once we're closer to shipping.
How can we play the Avatar?
The focus of Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying game is on the whole team, so playing the Avatar isn't something we recommend. We also worked closely with Avatar Studios to present the material in a way that was true to their world, which included leaving some blank spaces for future Avatar Legends stories about the Avatar! That said, a lot of the tools you need to play the Avatar are in the book—drawing techniques from multiple trainings, using statuses like Empowered and Favored to represent the Avatar State, and choosing playbooks like The Icon or The Hammer.
Can I print the play materials at Staples?
Right now, you won’t be able to. We’re working with ViacomCBS closely to figure out exactly what the print rights will look like for the final materials.
Can I share the PDF with friends?
You can use the PDF and share it for the sake of private use. If you are running a game, you can share it with your players.
Are there resources for streamers?
Yes! Please shoot us an email at [email protected] if you need access to them!
Can I change my email address?
Yes! Please email us at [email protected] and we’ll change your email address on Backerkit.
Thanks for your patience as we work through getting everything printed, friends! We’re so excited to be in this phase of the project! We’ll continue to update you as files are ready, as print proofs are ready, and as everything keeps moving! You’re the best, Team Avatar! Stay flamin’!
Core Book Final PDF
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 11:00:25 PM
Hello Team Avatar! We’re excited to bring you a new update on the Core Book! We’ve been hard at work getting you the final core book complete with the art it was missing and we’re excited to announce it’s finally ready!
Core Book Final Release
We mentioned earlier that we would have the final core book for you soon and today is that day! Backerkit is uploading links to the final core book! You may have been notified already! This final version has everything that was missing from the preview we sent. Errors have been corrected, chapter art has been included, and the book is ready to go!
The links to the final core book will be uploaded via Backerkit as they have been previously. Next week, DriveThruRPG will also upload them to your libraries. This delay is to ensure the server isn’t overloaded.
Your file should be with you by April 15th. If it don't, please email us at [email protected]
If you received your original file via a DriveThruRPG link, which required you to check out, then your preview file in DriveThru will simply be updated to the final version. If you received your original file via Backerkit and just clicked to download, then when you go to DriveThruRPG, you may have two files: the preview and the final. You can tell the final by if the file has chapter art.
While our time is limited, we are still accepting feedback on the core book. You can send us feedback until April 22 to this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rQOH2vlKN1HsQ-PF3ACknIRN4frvCev7GiT8pQDPBIo/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for all your feedback and insight that helped us in creating the final core book! Your feedback was paramount to creating the best product we could and was so much better for all the insights you offered!
Materials Update
We’re still working on updating all of the play materials for both the core book and Wan Shi Tong’s. We should have updated versions of these to you by the end of the month. Once those are available to you, we’ll also open up a feedback form so we can start taking your feedback on the play materials and incorporating it.
We continue to work steadily on getting everything finalized. Once we have more information on timelines and printing dates, we’ll update you on those. Until then, please keep sending us your feedback and giving us your insights! We can’t thank you enough for all your support as we go through this process! Avatar Legends has become an incredible project all thanks to you, Team Avatar!
Play Materials Now Available
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 03:47:46 AM
Hello Team Avatar! We are back with a tiny little update to let you know how things are progressing and give you some good news!
Play Materials Now Available
We’ve been working hard at Magpie Games HQ to get the updated play materials out, and we’re happy to say they’re ready! The play materials include the updated playbooks that everyone has been seeking from the core book preview! There are also sheets with the basic, balance, and combat moves, along with the GM tools and the NPC sheets!
In addition, we’re ALSO releasing the play materials for Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide. If you’re excited about the Destined, the Elder, the Foundling, and the Razor… you’ll have access to those playbooks as well!
You can grab all of these play materials via Backerkit, the same way you did the core book preview. For ease of access, you can always log in to Backerkit and then use this link to see your Digital Rewards that are currently available:
https://avatarrpg.backerkit.com/backer/digital_rewards
If you haven’t received your play material PDFs by Monday, March 21st, please email us at [email protected] with “Avatar Legends: Play Materials help”. Emails sent to us before this date will not be answered.
Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide Update
We are working with DrivethruRPG and Backerkit to deliver the PDF to you before April 1st, as per our last update. That process is going well and things are moving swiftly. As we’re using the process we did for the core book preview, you’ll receive an email notification when the file is available.
For more information, please see our last update for all the details!
Thank you for all your patience as we worked to get the play materials together! We’re excited for you to start using these play materials! We’ll see you soon as we have more updates for the project!
Wan Shi Tong PDF and Core Book Updates!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 03:55:44 AM
Happy Spring, Team Avatar! We’re back with some updates on what’s been going on over at Magpie Games HQ! We’re excited to give you updates on where everything is at in our process!
Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide Preview
Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide is nearly ready to be sent to you! We’ve passed through many, many approvals, and we are currently finalizing the PDF preview! We’ll send out your Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide preview by the end of the month, just as we did the core book preview.
In Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide you’ll find all of the adventure books, all of the unlocked playbooks, and all of the unlocked legends, plus some all-new content on Wan Shi Tong and his amazing library! The book is complete, outside of typos and small corrections, so you can add this content to your game right away! The play materials, as with the core book, are not through layout yet but will be available soon!
You will receive the files in the exact same way you receive the files for the core book preview. Please keep in mind that this is a preview and not the final PDF. This means we’ll be looking for your feedback and help to find typos and errors by reporting them to us using the form below!
Feedback on the PDF
We know everyone loves to help us catch typos and errors, and we’re so excited for all the help you folks can give! If you find a typo or error in Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide, please use the form below to report it to us. The window of reporting is quite small as we will be headed to the printer with the file shortly.
Please DO NOT share typos or errors in the Kickstarter comments, to our email, in our Discord, or in the Kickstarter DMs. We will likely miss those notes! We will rely on this form to track all information about typos and errors. Thank you!
Wan Shi Tong Adventure Guide Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rFwYhwWFLwZNN7x3-6AONK9gcktyRmlZ8_M9U6fdljM/edit?usp=sharing
Getting Help
Just like last time, the PDF will be released in batches. Please be patient. We will update you folks here and on our Discord (https://discord.gg/RUFWCbC) as the process progresses and when batches start going out. We do our best to keep clear communication with you, but we cannot answer each inquiry into where we are in the process, as that slows us down and keeps us from getting the PDFs out quickly. Please be patient as we go through this next PDF delivery!
If you do not have your PDF by April 1st, please email us at [email protected]. Please email us including your name on your account, your email used on your account (or your backer number), and put “Avatar Legends: WSTAG PDF Help” in the subject line.
If you email us before April 1st about missing PDFs, we will not reply. Our customer service team is going to work hard to help everyone get their PDFs, but emailing before the deadline will only slow down the process by overrunning our inbox. DO NOT contact us about missing PDFs until April 1st.
Core Book Update
We are no longer accepting feedback on the core book preview that we sent you last month. Thank you so much for all your hard work in reporting the typos and errors you found! We’ve sent this all over to layout to ensure the changes are made! Once that work is finished, and the final art imported, we’ll have a beautiful new PDF to send to you that will be the final PDF.
The play materials for both books will be released shortly as we finish layout on them so you can begin using playbooks from the core book and Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide! We’re excited for you to get those play materials and integrate them into your games! When the files are ready, you will receive a notification email from Backerkit about new files. You’ll be able to get these files the same way you got the core book PDF: by downloading them directly from Backerkit without needing to go through DTRPG.
Next Steps
Once we get both WSTAG and the core book finalized, and those files to the printer, we’ll start getting printing and shipping estimates together. During this time we’ll also be working to align schedules for the All-Star Actual Play and work on the development of the Avatar Legends RPG Virtual Tabletop. As we work through this content, we will continue to update you on its progress and include announcements about them on the Kickstarter!
Thank you, as always, for being such a wonderful Team Avatar! We can’t wait to hear about what you think of Wan Shi Tong’s Adventure Guide, get your feedback on it, and hear about your amazing games! Till next time!
