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Seeds of Decay - 5e campaign setting, bestiary, & adventure

Created by Darryl T. Jones

A crack has formed in the darkness, leaking decay into the forest, twisting its creatures into terrible monstrosities.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Alchemy unlocked! Final 24 hours!
about 2 years ago – Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 11:57:30 PM

This just in! You totally burned through that last stretch goal!

Alchemy is a Free Tier Upgrade - Added to the Hardback Book, Box Set, Deluxe Digital Bundle,  Deluxe Box Set, & All-in Collection. 

Full speed ahead!

With a little less than 24 hours to go, we're charging toward unlocking the final stretch goal, Animated Spell Cards! I'm feeling really good that it can happen.

Just to whet your appetite, here are some of the spell's titles: Eyes of the Vine (shown above), Musical Weapon, Lizard Guide, Shadow Call, Wood Bees, Splinter Shield, Mushroom Song, Mold Wax, and many more.

I can't wait to unleash these on 5e!

I'll see you all at the finish line! 

Sincerely, Darryl

Final 48 Hours - Alchemy Highlight + Special All-in BONUS + More VTT details
about 2 years ago – Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 12:57:49 AM

You guys blew up the last stretch goal! Only two remain!

Thank you for joining me in this incredible journey. 

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Free Shipping for anyone at the All-in Collection tier!

That's right! For anyone who backs at the All-in Collection level your shipping is included. Shipping and any applicable VAT charges are on me. While I don't have the final shipping weight calculated yet (you've all unlocked so much extra goodies) that is at least a $35 value for US backers and $70 worldwide (honestly, it could be more)!

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Alchemy and VTT Components Highlight

I can't tell how cool it's going to be to have Seeds of Decay on Alchemy. 

Alchemy is a rich experiential storytelling platform, that re-imagines the experience of playing tabletop role-playing games for a new generation by creating an environment of rich multi-sensory immersion.

Designed from the inside out, the experience of telling interactive stories within Alchemy is unlike anything else. Contextualized ambient soundscapes and musical scores transport the imagination while artwork comes alive in cinemographs with subtle motion and particle effects.

 Watch the video below for a scene example with sound, movement and Alchemy's intuitive layout.

Tactical maps look beautiful in Alchemy
Fully illustrated tokens for NPCs & Monsters

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Share Seeds of Decay with your friends!

The most powerful asset any Kickstarter project has, is its community. That's you! 

The last 48 hours is critical for any campaign and with your help we can hit that final stretch goal. I've collected a batch of images, most of them are square that you can use in your social media posts. 

Images > https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0vpvgsykf2zoql8/AAAnoBGGvJfwo7gUfmT7Aq5-a?dl=0

If you would, grab one of these images, share it on your social media platform of choice and tell your friends to go to http://seedsofdecay.com

Thank you all!

I couldn't have done this without you, sincerely,

Darryl T. Jones (aka Splattered Ink)

All-in Pledge Tier announcement & Animated Spell Cards
about 2 years ago – Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 01:20:41 PM

Announcement! Announcement!

Can you believe there is only one week left! I can't thank you enough. But I'm going to try. :)

You can hear Animal's voice, can't you? "ANNOUNCEMENT!"

NEW STRETCH GOAL: 30 Animated Spell Cards!

I've had multiple requests for animated spell cards done in the style pioneered by Hit Point Press.  I've created a ton of spells for Seeds of Decay and I'm truly excited to be developing and illustrating these cards for the project.  We'll unlock these beauties at $120,000! Let's goooooooo!

We have a full week to raise the funds needed for this stretch goal and I'm confident we'll get there. Please tell your friends that you want to see them in the Alwaysgreen Forest with you!

All-in Collection Tier

The response from you for the add-ons has been so strong it only seems natural to create a pledge tier that includes everything! Yep. Absolutely everything! And at a huge discount! This tier even includes the Kickstarter exclusive Hex Chest and Spell Book from Elderwood, items I was previously unable to offer included in a tier. 

Here's the full list!

  • Book - Hardback Source Book
  • Book - Leather Gold-foil Hardback 
  • PDF - Digital Source Book
  • PDF - Side Quest: TK Johnson *
  • PDF - Location: Jamison Stone *
  • VTT - Digital Maps & Tokens
  • VTT - Alchemy Integration *
  • Deck - Monster, NPC, Encounter
  • Deck - 15 Dungeon Scribe Items *
  • Deck - 15 More Monsters *
  • Deck - 30 Animated Spell Cards *
  • Tool - Character Sheet Pack
  • Tool - Foldout Map Pack
  • Tool - Player Reference Cards
  • Tool - Premium GM Screen *
  • STL - Monster Pack *
  • Accessory - 7 Resin Decay Dice
  • Accessory - 7 Olivewood Dice 
  • Accessory - Elderwood Hex Chest 
  • Accessory - Elderwood Spell Book

*Stretch goals

Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Seeds of Decay wouldn't exists without you. 

Sincerely,

Darryl T. Jones (aka Splattered Ink)

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Projects We Love - Crucible

I've been able to make some great friends through 5e! Alex and TJ are among them. They've come together to make an awesome new monthly magazine, made just for 5th Edition. It's live now here on Kickstarter—CRUCIBLE MAGAZINE!

Beautiful New Stuff for 5E. Crucible is a monthly magazine packed with over 80 pages of fifth edition content like adventures, subclasses, magic items, a four page comic, interviews, and more! Today is the first day to hop on the Kickstarter at http://cruciblemag.com/seeds where you can get a FREE copy of their launch issue!

2 More Stretch Goals Unlocked!
about 2 years ago – Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 09:07:55 PM

This train isn't stopping any time soon!

We've unlocked two more stretch goals in the last week! Thanks again, from the bottom of my heart! 

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NEXT STRETCH GOAL!

$90,000 - More Monsters added to the Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards

I'm adding more creatures to the Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards. Many with higher CR and wilder abilities!

  •  Free Tier Upgrade - Added to all tiers that include the Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards
  •  Free Add-on Upgrade - 15 more cards added to Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards add-on with no additional cost to backers
The Moss Boar is one of over 60 creatures in the Twisted Forest Bestiary!

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 RECENT UNLOCKS!

$70,000 - Items & Contraptions added to the Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards UNLOCKED

I'm very excited to be working with the Dungeon Scribe. These 15 new magic items designed by our guest creator are sure to delight players and GMs!

  •  Free Tier Upgrade - Added to all tiers that include the Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards
  •  Free Add-on Upgrade - 15 more cards added to Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards add-on with no additional cost to backers

Dungeon Scribe: Who is that?!

Hos - The Dungeon Scribe: An artist and creator of magical items/oddities. The Dungeon Scribe's work has been featured in many places, including Critical Role!

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$80,000 - Unique Location, Items & NPC by Jamison Stone UNLOCKED

Jamison Stone of Apotheosis Studios and Satine's Quest brings his amazing talents to Seeds of Decay to create a special magical location. Stocked with magic items and creative plot hooks, this location is sure to bring players back again and again.

  • Included for free in all tiers as a PDF

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Projects We Love - Elements of Inspiration 

Set off for adventure with Elements of Inspiration! The most expansive, detailed, and dynamic tool for fantasy roleplaying games and storytelling Nord Games has ever created. This 420-card box set contains 9 decks, each for a different environment. So no matter where the heroes go, there will be exciting events to experience.

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Have a great week! Be looking for a big announcement Thursday!

~DTJ

TK Johnson Seedy Side Quest Unlocked + Bonus Stretch Goal of Magic Item Cards Added
about 2 years ago – Wed, Feb 09, 2022 at 07:32:31 PM

We're racing toward another stretch goal!

Another stretch goal has fallen and I owe it all to you, the wonderful backers that are excited to explore Seeds of Decay! Thank you. 

TK Johnson will be writing an amazing adventure for Seeds of Decay. They've also written for Humblewood, Zweihander, and Pathfinder! The floating waterfall village they have planned is going to add a new location and side quest to the already packed Seeds of Decay campaign!

  • Included for free in all tiers as a PDF

New $70 Stretch Goal: Dungeon Scribe to Design a set of Magic Items

Look at those beautiful items!

My buddy Hos, the Dungeon Scribe as agreed to join the tot infested Alwaysgreen Forest and he's brought his magic making tools with him! I'm very excited to be working with the Dungeon Scribe. These 15 new magic items he's designed are sure to delight players and GMs!

  •  Free Tier Upgrade - Added to all tiers that include the Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards
  •  Free Add-on Upgrade - 15 more cards added to Monster, NPC, Encounter Cards add-on with no additional cost to backers

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What about that poll?

Thanks for fantastic participation in the recent poll.  About a third of our backers participated within 24 hours of it's posting. Here are the results. 

What art should be on the cover of the Seeds of Decay book? 

A: The Rot Weaver is the clear winner so we'll be keeping the original cover design! 

What interests you the most about Seeds of Decay? The top three answers, in order of preference were:

  • 1 - Woodland adventure
  • 2 - New player options
  • 3 - New monsters

I love these answers because that is exactly what is in the book! I'm so stoked to be making this content for you.

What would you like to see added to the Seeds of Decay Kickstarter, if possible? The top three answers were: 

  • 1 - More adventure, such as side quests
  • 2 - A set of magic item cards
  • 3 - More game tools, such as a campaign journal

I have additional side quests to unlock (one or two more maybe announced) and thanks to your interest, I 15 magic item cards to the Monster, NPC and Encounter cards. Those details are already shown above. :) 

I appreciate each of you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.  Your answers have helped me to focus the next phase of the Kickstarter Campaign.

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Projects We Love: Micro Dungeons II & Undead Edition for 5e DnD 

Micro Dungeons is a short selection of small dungeons for both new and experienced players of 5E DnD, that can be played in a few hours, with an old-school feel. This time we bring you two editions of Micro Dungeons in the same campaign:
  Micro Dungeons II brings the same style of game as the original Micro Dungeon in five new Dungeons.
  Micro Dungeons Undead Edition is our new thematic edition with dungeons filled with undead creatures like Zombies, Skeletons, Ghosts, and more.

I've backed several micro dungeons. The quality is great and the price is phenomenal. Honestly, you can't go wrong for just $1.  

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Thanks again and keep your Dobbers up!

Sincerely, Darryl T. Jones (aka Splattered Ink)