KICKSTARTER LAUNCHED!
Storycaster just launched on Kickstarter! 🙌
After 6 MONTHS of pre-campaign development, playtesting, and preparation, we're SO excited to finally launch Storycaster with you on Kickstarter! We're extremely grateful for all your support and wouldn't be here without you.
Please leave a comment on Kickstarter and let us know your thoughts or show your support, it really helps. Thanks!
And don't forget to get your own copy of Storycaster and claim our Kickstarter Exclusives!
Getting a big start to the Kickstarter campaign is VITAL for the future success of the launch. So your early support is truly appreciated.
1 DAY UNTIL LAUNCH!
Reminder: We launch TOMORROW 🚀
Hey everyone!
I can't believe it's ALMOST HERE...
We can't wait to get Storycaster into your hands.
But just a reminder...
We're launching on Kickstarter TOMORROW at 9 AM EST…
Just so there's no delay tomorrow, I recommend that you login or create your Kickstarter account now (if you haven't already)!
(Ahh! We’re too excited to sleep!)
Quick note: If you want it, there's still time to claim your BONUS Creation Deck “Creatures Most Foul” for only $1.
You'll still be able to claim the offer after we launch. Just let us know via email.
Click here to get “Creatures Most Foul” for only $1.
We also have a referral program if you’d like to share our campaign with your friends! If you get 12 people to refer you get our entire $249 kit for free!
My team and I have poured so much time, passion, and heart into developing Storycaster, and we can hardly believe it’s finally time to launch. We can’t wait for you to see it!
Thank you so much for your support! I hope you have a great day.
I'll see you tomorrow!
NEWSLETTER #7
Launch date & Last round of tests!
Hi, Brian from Storycaster here. Kickstarter launch is almost here! It’s your last chance to become a VIP and try Storycaster in a digital playtest before we go live on Kickstarter.
The time is nearly here! We are launching our campaign on Tuesday, October 7th! It’s been a crazy few months building our campaign, but we’re ready to launch Storycaster: Fantasy Realms on Kickstarter!
Make sure you follow us on our Kickstarter page so you can be notified when we go live.
This week is your LAST CHANCE to become a VIP and scoop up the exclusive monster themed creation deck “Creatures Most Foul” ($15 MSRP) for just $1!
This deck is designed to fill your campaign with monstrous beasts during Storycaster’s Creation Phase. As a VIP, it will be added to your pledge manager as a BONUS item when you back us.
Our FINAL round of pre-launch playtests are open for RSVPs using the link below. This weekend is sure to be a blowout, so make sure you save your seat!
Remember, EVERYONE who joins us for a playtest and gives some feedback will automatically receive the BONUS Creation Deck “Big Bad Bosses”! It’s designed to help you create your campaign’s BBEG, and will be added to your pledge manager when you back us on Kickstarter.
Don’t forget, we also have a referral program where you can get FREE stuff by bringing your friends to your campaign!
And make sure you join our awesome community on Discord! There’s ALWAYS something fun happening.
NEWSLETTER #6
Refer a Friend, Playtest Week 3, and Prototype!
Hi, Brian from Storycaster here. We’re announcing our refer-a-friend program, the next week of play tests with updated game rules, and a sneak-peek at our prototype!
We are launching a new referral program! Lots of people in our Discord community have expressed interest in bringing their friends to our campaign. So we wanted to reward anyone who brings in new people to the Storycaster family.
Use the link below to sign up to our referral program. For every person you bring into the Kickstarter campaign (launching soon), you will get a free item!
Take a look at the referral track below and see what you can get by referring people to our campaign!
We have had so much fun testing the game. Thank all you for your feedback! We are ready to roll out some changes to Storycaster and need more testers to give them a try.
Join a game and complete a questionnaire to get a FREE Creation Deck: “Big Bad Bosses” when you back us on Kickstarter! It’s the perfect tool to make your campaign’s antagonist.
Sign up for a guaranteed seat during our play tests! Player spots are filled on a first come first served basis so act fast!
Our prototype has landed and I’m super excited to show it off! Take a look at the video below to get an idea of what’s included in your copy of Storycaster: Fantasy Realms.
As always, THANK YOU for following our progress on Storycaster.
We’re so close to launch now so keep your ears open for the official date. And make sure you join our awesome community on Discord! There’s always something fun happening.
NEWSLETTER #5
Storycaster Open Beta!
Hi, Brian from Storycaster here. We’re announcing our next week of game nights and we’d love to have you join us!
We’ve been having so much fun playing Storycaster and our community is skyrocketing! We are continuing our open beta for anyone who wants to get their hands on the game.
All of our players get a FREE Creation Deck: “Big Bad Bosses” when they back us on Kickstarter! It’s exactly what you need to craft your campaign’s BBEG.
Sign up for a guaranteed seat during our scheduled beta tests! Player spots are filled on a first come first served basis so reserve your spot below.
We are holding regularly scheduled games on Sep. 11-17 , 8:00 - 11:00AM and 5:00 - 8:00PM PST (UTC/GMT -8). Our game rooms are always open for spectators, and we are able to accommodate extra seats for walk-ins, so feel free to stop by!
As always, THANK YOU for following our progress on Storycaster.
We’re quickly approaching launch and I couldn’t be more excited. Make sure you join our community on Discord!
NEWSLETTER #4
Storycaster Open Beta!
Welcome Storycasters!
Hi, Brian from Storycaster here. We’re hosting some more game nights with our Storycaster Beta, and we’d love to have you join us!
We’ve been having a BLAST playing Storycaster with the community in the weeks leading up to launch! We are going to open our digital beta for anyone who wants to get their hands on the game.
All of our players get a free Creation Deck: “Big Bad Bosses” when they back us on Kickstarter! It’s exactly what you need to craft your campaign’s BBEG.
Sign up for a guaranteed seat during our scheduled beta tests! Player spots are filled on a first come first served basis so reserve your spot below.
We are holding these games on Discord on Sep. 5-7 (11:00 - 2:00PM and 5:00 - 8:00PM PST). Our game room will be left open for spectators, and we might be able to accommodate extra seats for walk-ins, so feel free to stop by!
As always, THANK YOU for following our progress on Storycaster.
We’re quickly approaching launch and I couldn’t be more excited. Make sure you join our community on Discord!
NEWSLETTER #3
Community Events, Rules Deep Dive, & Pre-Launch Expansions!
Welcome Storycasters!
Hi, Brian from Storycaster here with some exciting updates!
We’d like to get Storycaster into as many hands as possible and we’re ready to open registration for play testing!
Once you test Storycaster you’ll receive a special Creation Deck when you back us on Kickstarter (VIPs get an EXTRA deck in addition to “Creatures Most Foul”).
The board is set and ready for you! Sign up now, as testing slots fill up quickly.
I’ve gotten a lot of questions from our followers asking how exactly Storycaster works. My team and I have gotten together and written a little primer so that you can see how our powerful system enhances your Session Zero experience! Click here to see how it works!
Storycaster was designed to be infinitely expandable and customizable. We have BIG plans to help our players to modify their game into any setting they choose.
Setting Expansions allow you to tailor the World Building Phase to the setting of your choice!
Creation Decks are designed to help you create interesting and unique PCs, NPCs, bosses, monsters, items and so much more!
Take the survey below and let us know what setting you’d like to see in a Storycaster Expansion, and what we can help you create with a Creation Deck!
As always, THANK YOU for following our progress on Storycaster. We’re quickly approaching launch and I couldn’t be more excited.
NEWSLETTER #2
Storycaster Game Updates, Launch, & More!
Welcome Storycasters!
Hi, Brian here with this month's Storycaster update! We've pushed our launch to August while we refine mechanics, expand game content, and roll out our new website. Vote on what we build next and join Discord for exclusive VIP perks!
Our team has been busy evolving Storycaster into the ultimate Session Zero game. Storycaster now fully support:
Player Introductions: Ease new players into roleplaying.
Safety Rules: Ensure your table stays safe, open, and fun.
World-building: GMs and players build the campaign setting together.
Creation Phase: Create PCs, items, monsters, NPCs, bosses, and more.
We've carefully balanced form and function—but we need your input! Cast your vote on what extra creation cards we should include in the box.
We've decided to delay our Kickstarter launch to make Storycaster the best it can be. Creating over 450 unique art pieces, player coins, placards, and minis has been a huge effort, but worth every moment. We're actively testing the game with y’all and are eager for more testers—join our Discord as a VIP and help shape the game!
We have launched a new website that will be our online home from now on. It’s in its early stages, and there is a lot more content to come, but I encourage you to take a look. There you can read our team bios and mission statement, see all of our social links and newsletters, and read about some long term plans for Storycaster.
We're updating our Discord to offer VIPs special perks, including sneak peeks and exclusive testing events for our upcoming thematic expansions! If you're already a VIP or follower, THANK YOU! Be sure to join Discord and DM our friendly new chat bot with the email you used at checkout to get your special role.
Remember, you can still become a VIP by placing a refundable $1 reservation and receive a BONUS “Creatures Most Foul” expansion when you back us on Kickstarter!
NEWSLETTER #1
Storycaster: Session Zero is launching soon | Early VIPs get an exclusive "Creatures Most Foul" expansion | Vote on key design choices!
Welcome Storycasters!
Brian here! I’m SUPER excited to see Storycaster so close to being ready to launch. I’m proud of what we’ve made and I think you will all love it. We have A LOT more to show, so be sure to follow us on all of our social media.
Below is our prototype version of the game that is very close to what we plan to ship. Reply to this email and let me know what you think. I’m confident that Storycaster will help you create compelling campaign settings, player characters, and WAY more!
I have also recorded a truncated version of the game to give you a feel for the Storycaster process. We will be posting more in-depth walkthroughs and how-to-plays on our social media soon!
We will be running some digital playtests of Storycaster with the community. If you’re one of our early reservation VIPs, you’ll be among the first to play! Make sure you have joined the Discord server, and keep your notifications on.
By the way, it’s still not too late to become a VIP and receive a BONUS mini expansion “Creatures Most Foul”! We’ll bundle it with your game when you back us on Kickstarter.
We have been thinking about shipping Storycaster as a full Session Zero experience. In addition to character creation and world-building, we could help you cover safety rules, introductions, prologue adventures, and more but we need to hear from YOU!
Seeing this much interest in the game I’ve developed for the last 20 years is a dream come true. I can barely believe that we’ve already gotten over 1500 SIGNUPS! Thank you all SO much.
Talk soon.
Brian A.
Creator - Storycaster: Fantasy Realms
Storycaster LLC