Experience your own adventure in the Land of Ooo in this epic 5E RPG based on Cartoon Network's Adventure Time!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
How to Upgrade Your Pledge Tier
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Jun 07, 2024 at 11:25:04 AM
Adventure Time fans,
A few of you have been confused about how to update your pledge tier in your BackerKit survey. The option appears in the initial screen in BackerKit right below the big “Get Started” button. It’s hard to see, so here’s a quick screenshot:
Click that "Switch your Pledge Level" text and choose your new tier, then you'll be able to choose add-ons next.
In case you missed yesterday’s big pledge manager update, we are pasting it below for easy reference:
Pledge manager surveys have gone out to backers who pledged (even $1) before the official end of the campaign on 5/15. You should be receiving emails over the next 24 hours from us with a special link to your BackerKit survey. You’ll be able to finalize your pledge by choosing add-ons, upgrading your pledge level, choosing multiple tiers, paying for shipping, filling out your shipping address, and more. The deadline is JULY 1 at 10 am PT, at which point we will lock orders and charge cards.
If you did a Late Pledge on the Kickstarter platform (even $1) between 5/15 and 6/5: Your survey will go out on July 1. The deadline will be JULY 15, at which point we’re locking all late pledge orders and charging cards.
Please note: If you pledged during the campaign and want to change your pledge tier after the deadline of July 1, you will only be able to choose the late pledge versions of the tiers, which are slightly more expensive.
Important shipping notes:
If you ordered more than 70 lbs of items (more than 4 All-in Apple Slaps Tiers OR 2 or more Retailer Tiers), your shipping will show $1000. This won’t be the actual amount you pay! For backers who order more than 70 lbs, we provide custom shipping quotes, so please reach out to us via a private message on Kickstarter.
If your shipping cost is very different from our estimated shipping or jumps in a way that makes little sense after you add different items, please reach out to us directly via Kickstarter private messages. If you haven't filled out your shipping country, BackerKit may initially show ROW (rest of world) shipping rates; fill in your address to see your accurate shipping cost. As noted on the Kickstarter page, VAT (value-added tax) is also charged in the pledge manager for certain regions.
Instructions Directly from BackerKit
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like.
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page: https://adventure-time-rpg.backerkit.com/
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at:
If you missed the campaign and the Late Pledges on Kickstarters, you have one last chance! We are accepting late pledges (with all corresponding stretch goals) until JULY 12. Click the “Late Pledges” button on the homepage or go to the following link:
Pledge Manager Surveys on Their Way!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Jun 06, 2024 at 01:58:49 PM
Adventure Time fans,
Great news! Pledge manager surveys are going out starting today to backers who pledged (even $1) before the official end of the campaign on 5/15. You should be receiving emails over the next 24 hours from us with a special link to your BackerKit survey. You’ll be able to finalize your pledge by choosing add-ons, upgrading your pledge level, choosing multiple tiers, paying for shipping, filling out your shipping address, and more. The deadline is JULY 1 at 10 am PT, at which point we will lock orders and charge cards.
If you did a Late Pledge on the Kickstarter platform (even $1) between 5/15 and 6/5: Your survey will go out on July 1. The deadline will be JULY 15, at which point we’re locking all late pledge orders and charging cards.
Please note: If you pledged during the campaign and want to change your pledge tier after the deadline of July 1, you will only be able to choose the late pledge versions of the tiers, which are slightly more expensive.
Important shipping notes:
If you ordered more than 70 lbs of items (more than 4 All-in Apple Slaps Tiers OR 2 or more Retailer Tiers), your shipping will show $1000. This won’t be the actual amount you pay! For backers who order more than 70 lbs, we provide custom shipping quotes, so please reach out to us via a private message on Kickstarter.
If your shipping cost is very different from our estimated shipping or jumps in a way that makes little sense after you add different items, please reach out to us directly via Kickstarter private messages. If you haven't filled out your shipping country, BackerKit may initially show ROW (rest of world) shipping rates; fill in your address to see your accurate shipping cost. As noted on the Kickstarter page, VAT (value-added tax) is also charged in the pledge manager for certain regions.
Instructions Directly from BackerKit:
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like.
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page: https://adventure-time-rpg.backerkit.com/
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at:
If you missed the campaign and the Late Pledges on Kickstarters, you have one last chance! We are accepting late pledges (with all corresponding stretch goals) until JULY 12. Click the “Late Pledges” button on the homepage or go to the following link:
THANK YOU!
about 2 years ago
– Wed, May 15, 2024 at 12:24:27 PM
Adventure Time fans,
When this campaign started, we said it was time for adventure… and this Kickstarter turned out to be an incredible adventure. YOU unlocked 47 stretch goals and raised over $1.56 million. And there are more than 7,300 of you. Those are ba-nay-nay numbers!
Adventure Time is one of our favorite IPs at Cryptozoic. From Card Wars to trading cards, we have produced more Adventure Time products than just about anyone. The show speaks to who we strive to be as a company: adventurous, a little weird, a little magical, and lots of fun. When we decided to enter the RPG space, Adventure Time was always our pick for the first one. Thank you for being a part of this ride. Now, we have to off and make sure the final product lives up to your expectations!
As a final THANK YOU gift, we are adding one stretch goal to every copy of the Core Book in this campaign: an interconnected set of three cards for the game! "Thank You!" is an Adventure Twist encounter with Prismo the game designer, where players can receive a Crowd Wish or go on to encounter a Backer. The "Crowd Wish" Sweet Dosh card is a powerful magical item that grants a wish, but only if the player can get the rest of the party to agree to back it (consensus and funding are required to make it happen!). Then there’s the Random Encounter card: The "Backer" is simply super interested in the game, and has lots of questions for the players about the play experience, their choices, and the adventures they have crafted. Treat the backer with respect, and you will be rewarded!
LATE PLEDGES AND PLEDGE MANAGER
As we’ve mentioned, we are doing Late Pledges using Kickstarter’s brand-new Late Pledges system. This means we were able to launch Late Pledges immediately (rather than waiting a few weeks). So if any friends missed out, tell them they can still pledge. And the number on the campaign page will keep ticking up.
We cannot launch the Pledge Manager until Late Pledges are completed, which will likely be in mid-June (later than we initially planned but the Kickstarter Late Pledge system wasn’t on our radar when we first launched). In the Pledge Manager powered by BackerKit, you’ll have the ability to upgrade your pledge (as long as you’re not a late backer), choose or adjust any add-ons you want, put in your shipping information, and pay for shipping. We will post an update when the Pledge Manager invites start going out.
Thank you so much for being here and for all your support!
The Cryptozoic Team
Final Hours!
about 2 years ago
– Wed, May 15, 2024 at 08:45:38 AM
Adventure Time fans,
Just a few hours to go! You have smashed ALL the stretch goals.
The final one at $1,370,000 is a Liveplay of Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game that we hope will take place right around the time you’re receiving your rewards. It’s going to be a fun LIVE streaming community event to celebrate the game and all the backers, as we watch some seasoned players make their way through a campaign!
We have three confirmed participants so far and hope to add more soon:
Sean Bouchard is part of the Mostly Walking ongoing series, streaming on Twitch and available on YouTube, about the adventure game genre. He has worked as a game designer and researcher in the University of Southern California's Interactive Media and Games Division since 2011. Sean also produces games as an independent game developer, including tabletop games, digital games, and location-based installation projects. His focus is on narrative design and motivating social interaction through game mechanics.
Sarah Horn Elmaleh is an accomplished American voice actor known for her versatile performances in video games, animation, and commercials. With a background in theater and a passion for storytelling, she brings a unique depth and authenticity to her characters. Sarah's notable work includes roles in popular games like "Gone Home," "Mass Effect: Andromeda," and "Final Fantasy XV." Beyond her voice acting, she is an advocate for the video game industry, often speaking on panels and supporting initiatives for better working conditions.
Sam Roberts is the Executive Producer and Lead Writer of Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game (small world, eh?). Sam is a professor at the prestigious USC Games program, where he teaches the oldest ongoing tabletop roleplaying game design class in the United States. Since helping to found IndieCade, the “Sundance of Games,” Sam has worked as a designer, strategist, and creative director.
We can’t wait to see them play!
We’ll be back with another update after the campaign ends!
The Cryptozoic Team
The Final Dice Bag! And a Closer Look at Mutations!
about 2 years ago
– Tue, May 14, 2024 at 03:13:36 PM
Adventure Time fans,
You did it! You have unlocked the final Dice Bag… The Lich Dice Bag!
One stretch goal to go, which is a Liveplay of the game!
While we are talking about stretch goals, one of our loyal backers (@Sydney) has been requesting for weeks that we adjust the BMO Dice Set so that “the singular dice (D4, D8, D12) each represent a BMO button color, while the multiple dice (D10, D20) represent the standard BMO green.” Well, several of you have joined her in this request, so here you have it: The BMO Dice Set has been adjusted!
Design Journal #6: Mutations
As we round towards the finish, we wanted to get deeper into the nitty gritty of some of the character choices. As we discussed in the Species and Subclass updates, a big part of the design work was disentangling powers and characteristics from amazing Adventure Time persons and making them discrete game pieces a player can choose from to create their own Adventure Time person… a custom remix. While 5E has Species, Occupation, Class, and Subclass, we’ve broken Species down further to include a Talent, and possibly Mutations or Resources. We’ve done this to increase the flexibility and to leave room for a character to have a second Species instead of a Talent, or to have found some special magical item because of their Talent or Occupation. Each of these subsets is a different source for a part of a character’s background and power set.
One piece we knew we wanted was Mutant. Ooo abounds in them following the devastating Mushroom War, and we see many persons who are humanoid Mutants, as well as Mutations of many other types of persons caused by magic or other strangeness. We wanted to make sure we captured this so that players could choose this to be a source of their character’s abilities.
Designing a category like this is delicate in a tabletop roleplaying game. The game pieces need to feel clear and distinct, and as Mutations, they need to feel like they can include major shifts and changes. We also don’t want the game to become an X-Men comic (not because those comics aren’t rad, but because this is an Adventure Time game and not an X-Men comic). This means choosing the flavor elements of the game pieces, the “story” parts, so that they feel much more Adventure Time and much less anything else. For instance, being able to make psychic fire is a very comic book mutant power, whereas in Ooo, that’s just being a Flame Person.
We also wanted some people to be Mutants first and foremost, rather than a changed version of something else. So we attempted to build a table of random Mutations that could be used multiple times; a Mutant might have one Mutation or might have many, and we want the story parts AND the mechanical parts to work both on their own or all together.
Once we solved for a structure that would allow for one or many Mutations, and a general size of power that felt meaningful without overshadowing a character’s Species, we got to dive into making up Mutations. This meant watching the show, but also reaching into the media that informed the show and thinking about what a Mutation could be. This doubles the risk of it not being Adventure Time-y enough, but it also means there was a lot of fun exploring. We can make a Mutation having laser eyes, as long as it is not all Scott Summers powerful, and it feels like it does belong in Ooo. The structure we built for balance assists in that process, suggesting that laser eyes might be like an offensive Wizard cantrip, something many characters can have that doesn’t overwhelm their identity, but that can be super useful and feel distinct.
Thanks to Mutations, we also just get to grab some of our favorite bits that don’t fit anywhere else and make them a part of the game. Ooo has got some two-headed people, and gosh darn it we want to let you, the players, have a two-headed character, too! If a penguin can be the reincarnation of a primordial monster, maybe that is a Mutation of its own.
Thank you all for coming along on this journey with us! We couldn’t be enjoying the Kickstarter more, and we are so excited for you to see all these amazing cool game pieces we’ve made so you can remix and play your own incredible adventures in Ooo!
