Live Now - The Producers of the Crow
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Jun 17, 2022 at 03:43:27 PM

Come watch the producers talk about the movie franchise.

New Stretch Goal Unlocked: Extra Feats
almost 2 years ago – Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 02:01:43 AM

Evil Minions,

Congrats on unlocking a new stretch goal!

More Feats from the Feat-master 

You have now unlocked 50 MORE feats from the ultimate Feat-master Sigfried Trent. For those of you who don't know, Sig was the author of the Netbook of Feats - the most definitive guide to feats in the known universe. Across the series, he has created over 1,000 feats for D&D and Pathfinder. And now he will be devoting his talents to this stretch goal. 

Free Maps

And now let's turn to the newly announced stretch goal. 

When we started playtesting this game, we were shocked to see that there were very few modern-day maps. Where was the modern house? The Subway Station? The Office Building? So, to ensure you're able to play our game right away, we'll provide you with heaps of maps. 

Thank you BackerClub

We have partnered with BackerClub to give away a really cool prize!

One lucky member will get their pledge for an Evil Shark w/ Lasers (Ultimate Bundle) (A $500+ value) FREE!

Just head on over to BackerClub to check out the details of the giveaway and sign up for an account if you aren't already a member. 

A Sneak Peek at the Kong Skull Island Cinematic Adventure™
almost 2 years ago – Sat, Jun 11, 2022 at 05:46:57 AM

Hello Evil Minions,

Welcome to the next installment of our CA sneak peeks. This time we’re going to focus on the Monsterverse franchise. This is far and away my favorite IP because after I left the movie theater, I said “Wow, that was a great D&D session.” It has everything you want in a good adventure. Monsters, a crazy party, and an unknown entity in Kong.

What's a Cinematic Adventure?

Cinematic Adventures are a tool we use to introduce you to the world of this iconic movie property. Half of this 100-page printed or digital book will be focused on introducing new mechanics within this world. The second half will be an adventure introducing you to this campaign setting. If an individual Cinematic Adventure is successful, we’ll move on to creating more sourcebooks to flesh out the world even more.

What's in Part 1?

The first part will usually introduce one or more new classes, as well as backgrounds and professions that are specific to this world. In many cases, we’ll have to also introduce new rules mechanics to make the world function. In other cases, we will flesh out the popular locations within the world so you can create your own adventures.

What’s in Part 2?

The second part will be a full-fledged adventure set on Skull Island. Journey into the most dangerous wilderness on the planet and put all your survival skills to the ultimate test. It’s going to take a resourceful team with both smarts and guts to uncover the secrets of Skull Island.

5 Hints about the Kong Skull Island Cinematic Adventure

1. The Island Wants You Dead. The most terrifying aspect of the island is that nearly everything is trying to kill you. Super-species, flesh-eating flora, insane diseases, and the treacherous landscape will all be vying to finish you off. Even the weather is hazardous to your health. No one comes to Skull Island because it’s easy.
 

2. So Many Beasts. Evil Genius Games has confidential access to the Monsterverse Bible. It is filled with hundreds and hundreds of skull island beasts, only a small portion you’ve seen on the big screen. We can’t wait to introduce you to these wild and beautiful creatures, then try to kill you with them.

3. Here Come the Titans. The mighty titans of the hollow earth are on a whole other level! Don’t expect to go head-on against a titan in a fair fight and win, that is, unless you have one on your side. You can bet we will have rules covering titan vs titan combat and how to handle heroes going up against these walking natural disasters.

4. Kong - Friend or Foe? Monarch classifies Kong as one of the “protectors,” titans who seem to be intent on protecting the natural world, and who are capable of working alongside mankind when it suits them. Heroes exploring Skull Island would be wise to stay on his good side and avoid incurring his wrath.

5. What About Godzilla? So many of you asked about Godzilla and the rest of the Monsterverse - Mothra, Mecha-Godzilla, and the others. Well, it's not outside the realm of possibility. The bottom line is that Godzilla and friends are on the table. Future sourcebooks have already been discussed. Mind you, these Titans know better than to invade Kong’s island!

Well, I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek. Look for more sneak peeks at each Cinematic Adventure in our upcoming posts.

How to add this adventure to your pledge

To add this Cinematic Adventure to your pledge, do the following 7 simple steps.

1. Select your pledge level
2. Click the green “Pledge” button
3. On the Configure Reward page, scroll down to see all of the add-ons.
4. Find The Escape From New York Cinematic Adventure or Roll20 version
5. Click the green “Add” button and it automatically gets added to your shopping cart
6. Press continue
7. You should see your add-ons in the pledge summary

Actual Play with Becca Scott and The Good Time Society!
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Jun 09, 2022 at 10:56:30 PM

Hello Minions,

Please join us tonight for a special Actual Play. Join @TheBeccaScott, @Havanarama, @StellaLunaTV, and @Katskratchh as they dive into a special Everyday Heroes mission!

Sneak Peak #4: Escape From New York
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Jun 08, 2022 at 03:25:21 PM

Hello Evil Minions,

Welcome to the next installment of our CA sneak peeks. This time we’re going to focus on Escape From New York. This was definitely a fan favorite and one of the first movies that came to mind when we started discussing this strategy. In fact, we wrote the adventure BEFORE we snagged the license. We used it as a selling point to gain access to the rest of the movie IPs.

What's a Cinematic Adventure™?

Cinematic Adventures are a tool we use to introduce you to the world of this iconic movie property. Half of this 100-page printed or digital book will be focused on introducing new mechanics within this world. The second half will be an adventure introducing you to this campaign setting. If an individual Cinematic Adventure is successful, we’ll move on to creating more sourcebooks to flesh out the world even more.

What's in Part 1?

The first part will have new classes, as well as backgrounds and professions that are specific to the setting. We will have new rules and guidance for Game Masters to create adventures in the world including a map of Manhattan Island. Dive deep into the Pliskin-Verse and make your dystopian dreams/nightmares come true.

What’s in Part 2?

The second part is an adventure set on Manhattan Island, now known as the New York Maximum Security Penitentiary. Playing as a group of condemned criminals, the heroes must recover the disarming codes to a failsafe nuclear weapon before they and the rest of New York are wiped off the map. Download the first encounter here.

5 Hints about the Escape from New York Cinematic Adventure™

1. Hey, Are You Snake Plissken? Nope, this isn’t Snake’s story, it’s yours. Cinematic Adventures aren’t about recreating the movies, they are about giving you the tools to have your own adventures in the world of Escape from New York. Besides, we heard Snake was dead.

2. Welcome to the Rotten Apple. What we loved about D&D’s Baldur’s Gate or Pathfinder’s City of Absalom, was that entire campaigns could be had within the city walls. We see the same potential with New York as a maximum-security prison. What would you do in a lawless city of millions? One with its own society, social hierarchy, and self-rule? 

3. You Want to Meet the Duke? “You can't meet the Duke! Are you crazy? Nobody gets to meet the Duke. You meet him once and then you're dead!” The New America of Escape from New York is riddled with crime. Crime lords like The Duke call the shots in America’s free zones. Rise up the ranks, build your street cred and perhaps you can some day challenge The Duke for control of the streets.
 

4. Get Your Hands Dirty. New York is not for the faint of heart. We’ve got new backgrounds including Cannibal and Born in the Slums. Free zone professions like Gladiator and Fixer. Not to mention new down and dirty classes such as the Motorhead, Gutter Rat, and Street Warrior.
 

5. Get Your Motor Running. It’s time to pimp your rides with rules for vehicle modifications and customization. Whether you want to arm your old Chevy with a pair of machine guns, or install chandeliers on your AMC Gremlin, we will have you covered with crazy customizations for a dystopian world.
 

Well, I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek. But wait there is more - Download the first encounter of this amazing Cinematic Adventure and experience it for yourself. Look for more sneak peeks at each Cinematic Adventure in our upcoming posts.

How to add this adventure to your pledge

To add this Cinematic Adventure to your pledge, do the following 7 simple steps.

1. Select your pledge level
2. Click the green “Pledge” button
3. On the Configure Reward page, scroll down to see all of the add-ons.
4. Find The Escape From New York Cinematic Adventure or Roll20 version
5. Click the green “Add” button and it automatically gets added to your shopping cart
6. Press continue
7. You should see your add-ons in the pledge summary