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Hey Everybody,

With the launch of The MCDM RPG crowdfunding campaign, we wanted to let you know what that means for you.When the Heroes book in PDF format is released, everyone who is an active MCDM+ Tier Patron and has been for the 5 months prior to when we release the PDF will get a copy of the PDF.  The same will be true when the Monsters book is released in PDF format. We do not know when this will occur as the production schedule is still being worked out and frankly depends on how well the crowdfunding campaign goes.

In large part this whole thing is possible because you all believed that we could pull it off, so it only feels right that you all get a copy of it. Thank you for your support thus far,

The MCDM Team

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Hunter Parise

Thank you, I can't wait to show this off to my group!

J

Oh let’s go! That’s a fun Christmas gift 😄

Philip Richardson

Such a big fan of the language you all use: “Heroes” and “Monsters” Very excited for tomorrow!

Harper Sparhawk

Took a break when Arcadia went on hiatus, but I am happy to come back to support what I am already convinced will be my favorite ttrpg system system. TY MCDM!

TheAlpacalypse

Is the patreon and the crowdfunder receiving the PDF copies at the same time?

Killroy

This is awesome! I still intend to get physical stuff from the crowdfunder, but this is for sure a nice bonus

MayeGelt

Is that 5 months prior to release, or 5 months prior to this post?

Benjamin Bandelow

Hey, that's a great thing for supporting you. But joke's on you, you're not getting out of getting my money for physical products in the crowdfunder! :P

Patreon Yeeter

Based on the post, it looks like 5 months prior to the book release

Edward Pizzella

Still gonna back the crowd funder though. I need my hardcover souvenir.

LUZ-TAK

MCDM always makes me feel special. Kudos to the team! Best luck in the crowdfunding.

Christian

Even so, I'm still gonna support the crowd funder as much as I can

Bubba, the Pale One

Very cool! Thanks! I can’t wait to back for a physical version

Jandorete

Pretty sure Matt said 5 months prior to release.

Dalen W. Brauner

Thought you guys launched the campaign early for a second! Can't wait to see how many stretch goals you blow past tomorrow :)

Nate G

Nice try, but I'M STILL GONNA SUPPORT THE CROWD FUNDING CAMPAIGN. Try and stop me.

Matthew Reed

This (ironically and/or intentionally) makes me more likely to back it, even though I don't need to. I love your team's dedication to the community and to the craft!

Scott

Darn, I wish I found you guys four months ago! I'm excited for the campaign though!

Peter Bess

The MCDM team is the best! The level of care shown for the staff, the community, and the products is inspiring. Tomorrow is going to be awesome. I was excited for each of the other campaigns, but this one feels even more special since it is MCDMs game. Go bravely!

MayeGelt

I assume so based on the wording. But just wanted clarification.

TieflingKyben

That's brilliant and very unexpected. Thanks!

Peter Bess

If I understand it correctly the "five months prior" is in reference to the release of the PDFs. The PDFs are still months away from being released since the game is not finished yet. So if you are a patron now you should still be good to receive your copy of the PDFs as well.

NealSig

Excited for the Backerkit campaign tomorrow; best of luck MCDM!

Kaemgen

Ooooh, with the impending launch... At first I thought I missed something.

MeetMeInSiofra

You will still take my money and you will like it!

Alexander Eldritch

A couple of months ago, I had a month long lapse of patronage due to issues with a card. But I had been a patron for months prior to that and have since restored my patronage. Am I disqualified because of that one month?

Sina Fischer

Ok - was I the only one who went and looked to find the crowd funding campagne - and only then noticed it is not until tomorrow :/

Anthony Laffan

I appreciate the sentiment, but your stuff is too cool for me not to give you money. And I'm fortunate enough to be in a position where I can be a patreon and back your project. So I'm looking forward to giving you more money. Worst case scenario is I have two digital copies of the book...which will make running a game session even easier. :D

Hive_Indicator

It's 5 months from when it's finished.

Jesse Bourbeau

It’s been cool to see the behind the scenes straight dope.

RocketBird

Peter is totally right!

Robert Staats

Very Cool, Still plan to go all in on the crowd funding 😄

Alec Baclawski

Deeply appreciated, and refreshing to have community support appreciated. Not something you often see or feel from larger companies. Well done!

swingsetpark

Awesome! I'll probably still back the ultra-deluxe foil edition with folding Director's Chair and Megaphone (lol), but the PDFs will be much appreciated.

Austin Richards

I echo the sentiments - greatly appreciated and feels good to hear. It doesn't change my intent to go there backerkit as well to the most I am able. Thru you and your teams work, my highschool DM came out DM-fatigue, I gained some understanding to run games for myself, and a lovely behind the scenes of the work that goes in. Since I can't deliver cookies, I feel contributing more than pays for itself on a dollar per hour of entertainment. All of that too say thank you for your compassion on this work. Grow. Be successful. Don't lose your love of the game.

Scott

ahh, thank you! I was feeling very bittersweet there for a moment

Old Gold

Does anyone else have reminders set?? Can’t wait so cool because I’m still all in on tomorrow’s funding.

CaptainGeech98

Thank you so much! Proud to be a supporter

C.W. Elliotte

I'll be buying a physical copy anyway, but this is a really cool thing to do.

Eric Stefen

This is great & very much appreciated. I would love a physical copy of the book, but it's good to know if it goes feels out of budget at the moment that I'll still be able to run the finished game when it comes out.

Josh Williams

I’m with the wizard of Foxdale and many below - MCDM delivers! Thank you for your tremendous effort and respect!

Jastrick

This is why MCDM is top of class of the gaming industry

MattBOrange

Thank you for this. As a working class dad, I don't have a lot of spare funds for my hobbies in December. I plan to buy physical books at release as well, but it sounds like that may be a while.

Don

Just upgraded to the + tier. Thanks for the heads up so I can get the pdf when it's ready.

Daniel Robino

Are there special tiers in the crowdfunder for those of us that qualify to get the pdf already?

Dundough Breadbox

I hope Patreon does not have any similar wide-scale glitches during that specific prior period.

Joe G

This is such an awesome thing to do for the community, MCDM rocks. Still throwing money at you tomorrow!

Patrick LaPoint

Can you remind me again where the crowdfunding campaign will take place?

mcdm

No. We have tried to make the crowdfunding campaign as straightforward as possible. PDFs, Hardcovers, Limited Editions, a T-Shirt, and a very special high end collectible.

SteveWasEre

I love the physical stuff and as I am privileged to be in a position to not worry too much about money these days, happy to double down on the support with crowdfunding. Just shows how legitimately community focused you guys are with all this though to give patrons the pdf too. Just wish so much of the money didn't go to shipping! Living in Oz has its downsides...

DarthPackman

Is there still time to make the adjustment? I've been at the $7 tier since you guys started Arcadia but didnt think to switch to the higher tier.

Akri

I've never doubted that MCDM truly cares about its audience, and stuff like this is why. I can't wait for the crowdfunder to start!!!

DarthPackman

For context I intend to get the books online as well since I own every MCDM book to date and cant stop now

ERIC NORMAN

How can I tell how long I've been subscribing? I literally think it's been like 4 months and 20 days. Haha.

Spencer Aurand

Unfortunately for me I basically can’t function as a DM without a physical book…so crowdfunding the hardcover it is!!

Craig LF

It says "for the 5 months prior to when we release the PDF" so you might be good!

That Aleph Guy

It's right neighborly of you guys to set that up. Still quite desirous of the hard copy, tho.

Redeeming Culture

You guys make it so hard to cancel! (This is a very good thing, I didn't want to cancel)

Steve C

Spencer, you and me both buddy. 😃👍🏻

Steve C

I think I subscribed back in July so I'm guessing I'm on the cusp and of you release the pdf in January I know I'm in. I'd still like the hardcover copy. I have to admit I've been on the fence fellas. Our group is hard at work on a huge campaign setting for late next year. If we can time all this out correctly it would be easy to adopt 5e(5.5e) Pathfinder & MCM rules into our setting. We're making it generic enough to work with all 3 tho. We just want a system that will speed up combat especially at high levels. So good luck and keep chugging. P.s. could we please get some questions answered? Thanks. I'll hang up and listen.

Joe Auerbach

I hear you, but don't think that means I won't be backing this thing tomorrow! You can't fool me!

ERIC NORMAN

Heck yeah! My reading comprehension wasn't perfect today! Haha

hielispace

It's until the PDF of the full game releases, so yes there is time

Richard Miller

Are we more than 5 months out? I may have some friends that would jump in.

mcdm

Yes, we are more than 5 months out.

fields

I genuinely feel that following the process of this game and learning how it’s done and then finding my own love for game design has been the most fulfilling creative personal revolution since I found music as a kid! I’m incredibly psyched to be a part of this. Thanks to everyone working on this, and backing this project.

Lee McKinney

MCDM, I cannot emphasize enough the need to leverage "let's play" for your system. Regardless if you do it yourselves, or if you partner with someone, the increase in visibility to the rules and function of the game is today a necessity.  I have learned more listening to podcasts, and youtube, how to play Starfinder, Pathfinder, and your 5e game than I ever could reading a book. Please consider, even just an hour's worth of time, the value of showcasing the system through this medium.  It is worth it.

Timo Raivonen

You can try to discourage me from backing the project, but I'll still do it just to spite you and your free books! :) I really want to see that VTT stretch goal achieved!

Jofu

Congrats on funding! Excited to test this out!

brownriggy

Well, hot damn! That is more than enough reason for me to restart my patronage. :)

Bridger Parker

Amazing! So awesome to see this complete funding so fast! Can't wait to see job postings for VTT developers ;)

Chuum

I do appreciate getting the PDFs for free as a patron, but I didn’t expect the timeline to be so long til release. Money wise 18 months from now at MCDM+ level I might as well cancel patreon and just back the hardcover level.

Phil Sora

CONGRATS ON FUNDING!! Will there be anymore Ajax editions it kinda sold out before i could hit purchase

NicoTheMediocre

So, now that I'm looking at the crowd funding, I'll tell you. I don't want a PDF or a hardcover. I want a searchable website. Cross referenced Web pages. I can't stick my hand in a PDF and hold 3 pages for comparison. It's 2023. Dndbeyond and articles of nethys are the standard. A character creation tool/rollable character sheet would also be super nice too.

solidcumby haha

Well they do say it's not getting it for free you already paid it, but yeah money wise it be better to get the hard cover books. You would be supportive in the same way.

Bridger Parker

That is just a difference in what the patreon and crowdfunding are intended for. The Patreon isn't meant to directly fund the game, it is meant for people who want to follow the development of the game and support MCDM as a whole whereas if you just want to help support the game you should absolutely just back the game for the PDFs. The patreon is to follow and possibly assist in the development process not directly to fund the game and get access to the game materials

Bridger Parker

I'm sure these are future plans but you have to have a game first before you can streamline the processes of the game

Bernardo Bonilla

I was highly disappointed there wasn't a live play campaign with the K&W rules. I don't doubt there might be someone out there making a live play with these when released but an official one where you can point to would be best.

Armen Mouradyan

That is incredibly generous! I'll put that money into buying other products from you guys then :) I've always wanted that owlbear mini

Louis, Thomas

If I am already a patron and continue to be, will I get both the playtest packet in 2024 and the pdf in 2025, or do I need to back at the pdf level to get the playtest packet? (Asking because I want to play this game ASAP!)

Dennis Castello

I'm a patron but supported the Backerkit campaign anyway because I just like the idea of MCDM succeeding. To me, you guys are a happiness factory. Some businesses make cups and plates, some make cars and trucks, some make bullets and bombs -- maybe we need all those things, maybe we don't -- but one thing we surely need in this world is more happiness. That's what MCDM delivers. So Keep on Truckin' my friends.

BasCB

Well, it is pretty certainly not going to be released as a pdf that soon, more like first playable version we'll see here is about mid 2024 and the final pdf closer to 2025. If you keep your subscription, you'll be getting the pdf anyway and then you can just see whether you'll like it enough and want to put in an order for the hardcovers later, you do not HAVE to back right now, it's still rather early in development to be too sure about exact mechanics, although what we've seen so far points to fun and solid tempo. dynamic combat.

BasCB

That's done yes.

BasCB

Pretty sure that sort of thing will be part of the VTT, it will most likely have things like a character creator in it too.

Spencer Aurand

We’re all to excited for comprehension!!

Colin Madden

If I back the crowd funder at the heroes+monsters level can I gift my patreon copy of heroes? If not, will I be able to pledge at just monsters?

Jason Coleman

Love what you guys are doing and the way you do it.

Rokisha

I'm glad to support MCDM and the PDFs are exactly what I wanted. Now I have to figure out what to get instead.

Ricardo

From a practical standpoint, it is a PDF. You can do whatever you want with that PDF.

Chuum

I was a patron for Arcadia, now that thats done, and the RPG is so far away, I probably will just cancel and back the product.

mAc Chaos

That's great news. I hope an adventure is also planned -- it's critical when playing a new game to get an adventure from the devs to know what the "shape" of an adventure should be expected to be.

the triumphant fool

In the launch video Matt mentioned the intent is to release polished backer packets during the development. Would it be fair to assume that the patreon supporters will receive these backer packets as well? Or will they "only" receive the work-in-progress design updates (and eventually the finished PDFs provided they have been a patron for the prerequisite 5 month period)?

DarthPackman

Bumped my Patreon up and backed at the highest tier.

Richard Fox

I’m really stoked about your new game MCDM. I know it’s going to rock!

David Fuentes

Congratulations, the beginning of the YouTube video, is the reason I will follow & support any MCDM product. Gratefulness.

Sir Darles Chickens

Hey Friends!! Congrats on funding!! I have a little feedback. This is only meant to be helpful and I understand that the things we saw in the backerkit examples were rough and will probably not be the final product. That said, something I found very distracting in the sheets from the upcoming books was that whatever typesetting that was didn't make the bottom of the letters all in the same place. It drove me batty having the bottom "line" formed by the bottom of all the letters bouncing all over the place. It's a very very small thing and I'm sure it would've been caught anyway, but just in case...

Garry

Congratulations Mat and team! at this point you are still below $2M but you have definitely knocked it out of the park already! I'm looking forward to see how this pans out.

Hank Krutulis

Whoever out there in the Patreon space who made that VTT prototype, if you’re looking for hired developer hands I’m very interested.

jus10

congrats! Watching the video as well and you just said if we get to 1.5 million (a stupid amount of money) and you're almost to 2.0!

Felix Marsh-Wakefield

I love all the great work you do and am happy to support! My only request is to provide more AJAX editions... ;)

Devan Boone

Congratulations on reaching the full 2 Million, looking forward to seeing you guys put the funding to good use.

Hundo

+1 more Ajax editions. Super sad I missed out on it.

Maven

I am really hoping the MapCrow map will be available for purchase as a poster or printable file! I want that available to hang above my game table, please!

the triumphant fool

yes: "When the Heroes book in PDF format is released, everyone who is an active MCDM+ Tier Patron and has been for the 5 months prior to when we release the PDF will get a copy of the PDF. The same will be true when the Monsters book is released in PDF format."

The Knight of Davids

I read that. I think it means that. I was looking for clarification. Is this official clarification?

Jacob Padgett

I hope it's at least 5 months out, because I just decided to support via Patreon here :)

Riley

I am hoping to get to be a part of this! Starting to be active now just to join in on the fun! Got a whole new group lined up who want to try it out!

Alan W

I'm with you on this! It's an aspect of the font instead of the typesetting. It's a "fun" font, but the baseline coherence (or lack thereof) is rather distracting!

Dan Batchelor

Ehh backed at the books+PDF levels anyway. Going to keep my patron going to see the sausage get squeezed out and thrown away only so you can squeeze out more :)

Nicholas Richert

100% going to back the hard covers. I am wondering why no retailer tier in the crowd funder? I would love to support the game at my shop. It would be fantastic to run a playtest group, and potentially set up organized play when it releases. Back in the 4e days of rpga we would have 4 or 5 tables every Saturday morning. I think this game has the potential for something similar. The problem is I need to be able to put it on the shelves.

Nicholas Richert

To be honest I ran into the same road block with your 5e products. I would love to use your products to enhance our D&D night. I think it would be amazing to set up run throughs of the encounters from Where Evil Lives. But not being able to get the books on the shelves for the customers that end up wanting it for themselves makes me hold back.

mcdm

We offer a retailer discount. You can email us at hello@mcdmproductions.com for more details.

Otto’s Workshop

Came back for the Playtest 👊 Looking forward to more of “How the Sausage is Made”

Carl-Einar Östlund Qvist

Very intrested in the VTT stretch goal. If I as a patreon choose to not back on backerkit, will I still get the books on the VTT, since get Pdf from patreon?