Inside Look: Classes From The Crow
about 2 years ago – Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 06:55:42 AM

Hello Evil Backers,

We thought we'd share a little more about the Crow Cinematic Adventure. In the module, we do our best to show the expansiveness of the world.  Here is an example.

Ritual Magic

Magic exists in the world of the Crow. Well, Ritual Magic that is. Play with the fates and deal with the consequences. This artwork is from talented artist Bhavesh Visram. 

Sample Ritual

Anyone can attempt a ritual spell. Here is a quick look at one of the spells available to anyone who dares a ritual: 

Conjure the Dead

With this ritual, the caster can bring forth a recently deceased spirit and speak with it. When successfully cast, the soul of one person named by the caster appears before them for up to 1 minute. This soul cannot interact with the world, and only the caster can see it. It is under no compulsion to aid the caster.

Research. Standard. This is not a spell that is publicly available, but it can be found in many legitimate books on the occult. Access to an occult library or a book purchased from a legitimate occult store with a Price of 3 is enough to find the spell.

Requirements. You must cast this spell at the location the spirit died. Casting it requires at least four participants to join hands. You must draw a circle around you and your group in salt and speak the spirit’s name.

Casting Difficulty. Standard. This spell has a DC of 10. If you fail by 5 or more, the salt circle is broken and one of you is possessed by a spirit of the GM’s choice, which controls their body until it is exorcised.

The Soothsayer Class

There are other magics in the world as well. Enter the Soothsayer. 

You are a seer, gleaning what you can from psychic visions. You gaze into the future as easily as you look into the hearts of your enemies, guiding destiny to your benefit with a deft touch.

Soothsayers use their plans to gather information and influence fate. They can perform remote viewing or receive portents of danger. In combat, they mostly take on a supporting role, granting their allies bonuses, but with the right plan, they can also show their enemies terrifying visions, causing them psychic damage.

Sample Talents

•  As Foretold. Granted at level 1. At the start of an adventure, and whenever you finish a long rest, roll 2d20 and record the result of each die individually. At any time before you finish another long rest, you can expend one of your recorded results to replace the roll of any d20 roll with that number, regardless of who rolled the d20. You don’t need to be present, or even conscious, to do this. Expended results cannot be used again, and any that were not expended are lost when you finish a long rest.
•  Blessing of Fortune. Granted at level 1. As an action, you can choose one ally you are aware of within 120 feet. That ally adds 1d4 to the result of the next attack roll or saving throw they make before the start of your next turn.

Sample Plan

•  Witness Your End. As an action, you can enact this plan to show one enemy you are aware of within 120 feet their death. This might be their true end, or simply one possible future, at the GM’s discretion. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, taking 2d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. On a failed save, the target also drops what it is holding and is Frightened until the end of its next turn.

Sybil is Back

You may run into some familiar faces in the world of the Crow. Remember Sybil from The Crow: City of Angels?

As you can see, we work with the best artists to ensure the highest quality roleplaying experience. If you haven't picked up this Cinematic Adventure, now's the time. You can visit our preorder store here.

Inside Look: Artwork from The Crow
about 2 years ago – Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 11:48:38 PM

Hello Evil Backers,

We thought we'd share some of the artwork from The Crow Cinematic Adventure (PDF version released January 2023, in-store release in March/April 2023). 

New Cover Art

Unveiling the new cover art for the Escape From New York Cinematic Adventure from acclaimed artist David Chen. You'll notice a new enhanced pose for Eric Draven reminiscent of his walk in the rain.

The Villain of this Adventure

Introducing Vee. She is as dangerous as she is beautiful. And she is hellbent on bringing her twin sister back from the dead using the powers of the Crow.  Don't underestimate her. She has masterminded the perfect plot to ensnare your pitiful party to get what she wants. Drawn by the talented Jensen Sujaya. 

As you can see, we work with the best artists to ensure the highest quality roleplaying experience. If you haven't picked up this Cinematic Adventure, now's the time. You can visit our preorder store here.

Inside Look: Character Classes from Escape From New York
about 2 years ago – Thu, Oct 06, 2022 at 12:13:37 AM

Hello Backers,

We are introducing 3 new character classes set in the Escape From New York world - The Street Warrior, The Gutter Rat, and The Motorhead. Here is a deep dive into the Gutter Rat:

Gutter Rat (Charming Hero)

The gutter rat may seem like the lowest of the low—weak, and pitiable—but in truth, they are among the most dangerous of people. They know how to play mind games with their enemies, striking when and where they are most vulnerable. Most treacherous of all are their lies, which come to them as easily as breathing does to most.

Gutter Rats are versatile heroes who can support a team with a mix of social skills and subterfuge outside of combat. In a fight, they specialize in inflicting status effects on enemies and delivering devastating blows to their suffering opponents.

Proficiencies

• Saving Throws: Dexterity and Charisma
• Skills: Choose Three (Acrobatics, Deception, Intimidate, Perform, Security, Sleight of Hand, Streetwise, Stealth)
• Equipment: Basic and Improvised Equipment
• Underhanded Expertise: Choose One (Deception, Security, Sleight of Hand, Streetwise, Stealth)

Sample Talents

• Play the Fool (1st Level). You can take an action to distract an opponent who can see and hear you. Make a Charisma (Deception) check opposed by a Wisdom (Insight) check from the target. If you win the contest, the opponent is considered Distracted by your antics until the beginning of your next turn.
• Slippery (1st Level). You have advantage on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks made to escape bonds and Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks to escape a grapple. You can make such checks as a bonus action during combat.
• Sneaky (1st Level). You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while trying to move without making any noise.

Sample Tricks

• Gloat. After an opponent has made a successful saving throw against a talent or attack you used against them, you can use your reaction to roll an influence die to apply a penalty equal to your roll, potentially turning the success into failure.
• Hobbling Strike. When making a melee attack, after rolling to hit but before determining the result, you can roll an influence dice and add it to the attack roll. If the attack hits, in addition to the normal damage the target’s speed is reduced to 0 until the end of their next turn.

As you can see, our designers are putting a lot of fun storylines into this story. If you haven't picked up this Cinematic Adventure, now's the time. You can visit our preorder store here:

Inside Look: Artwork from Escape From New York (Part II)
about 2 years ago – Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 09:04:14 PM

Hello Backers,

You're going to find a lot of interesting characters in the trash-filled streets of New York. Here is a look at a few from artist Wilson Andres Carreño Guevara:

Dinner Party Gone Wrong

The simplest activities can get quite heated when goods and supplies are in short supply. Those who control the wharf eat like Kings. Those that don't, starve.

Death Races and Drag Races

Build your character using the Motorhead class and become really good a modding vehicles. In New York, races happen all the time. It's a quick way to win coin or get yourself killed.

As you can see, our designers are putting a lot of fun storylines into this story. If you haven't picked up this Cinematic Adventure, now's the time. You can visit our preorder store here:

Inside Look: Artwork from Escape From New York
about 2 years ago – Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 04:48:31 AM

Hello Backers, 

We thought we'd share some of the artwork we've been accumulating for the upcoming Cinematic Adventures™ starting with Escape from New York (PDF version released January 2023, in store release in March/April 2023). If you want to see more of this over time, please leave feedback in the comments.

New Cover Art

Unveiling the new cover art for the Escape From New York Cinematic Adventure from acclaimed artist David Chen. You'll notice that Snake Plissken is no longer on the cover because the story is about you.

Map of Manhattan

Move over Absalom (Pathfinder) and Baldur's Gate (D&D). There is a new city where adventures are around every corner. Introducing our map of New York and the gangs who control the various territories. This beautiful work was illustrated by famed artist Damien Mammoliti

As you can see, we work with the best artists to ensure the highest quality roleplaying experience. If you haven't picked up this Cinematic Adventure, now's the time. You can visit our preorder store here: