Grayshade - Dark Fantasy Novels and RPG

A project in Fort Lauderdale, FL by Alligator Alley Entertainment
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A dark fantasy trilogy and a 5E-powered RPG based on The Gray Assassin world.
Backers: 254
Average Pledge Per Backer: $102

Funded: $25,842 of $25,000
Dates: Jun 14th -> Jul 15th (32 days)
Project By: Alligator Alley Entertainment
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Latest News

AND WE'VE ARRIVED!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
WE HAVE FUNDED! We are so incredibly grateful to you all--and we reached it with time to spare, so even the $27k stretch goal, for The Honest Thief to be fully fleshed out, is now within reach! We'll have more to say later, but for now: thank you all... (Read More)

We're in the final four hours!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! We have a little over three and a half hours to go, and we're a bit over $1500 away from funding after an incredible day. But we're not quite there yet, so now is the time to jump on board, increase your pledge if you feel so inclined, and... (Read More)

The final day is here, and we're on a roll!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, all--and what a morning it is! As I write this update, we've passed $20k and the 200 backer threshold, which means a lot of great stuff is on the way! NEW CHARACTER CLASS! Thanks to reaching the 200 backer stretch goal, we've now... (Read More)

The home stretch has begun--and here's why it matters, right now!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Grayshade Kickstarter Finale Marathon TTRPG Extravaganza--Friday, July 15th at 12 p.m. EDT on Twitch! As we've entered the final days of the Grayshade Kickstarter, as I write this over 70% funded and surging, I've been thinking a lot about the... (Read More)

From Carlos Hernandez and C.S.E. Cooney: only two and a half days remaining--let's get this done!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We're officially in the home stretch, and have made huge progress over the last few days; if we can keep pushing forward, we're confident we'll get to where we need to be. I'll have further updates tomorrow and Friday, and if you haven't seen it yet,... (Read More)

Rule adaptation - melding form with function

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
There is always a balance when designing a TTRPG. It needs to translate the feel of the setting/genre to the player, but it also needs a clear and understandable function. Adapting an existing rules system, like 5e, benefits the players with... (Read More)

From Tren Sparks: The Key to Performing a Story

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's update is from Tren Sparks, who will be narrating the audiobook for Grayshade when we reach our minimum funding. Tren live-streamed a really wonderful three-part show this weekend that you could watch in full or skip through - even watching... (Read More)

A big update, and a new video with details about the 5E classes!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We're about eight days away from the conclusion of this amazing Kickstarter, and we couldn't be more thankful to all of you for believing in and supporting this project. As we hope you've been able to tell from our updates, it means a... (Read More)

From E.D.E. Bell: On, Renegade, Heretic, Friendship, and Darkness

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Emily here again! If you missed my short story, I invite you to give it a quick read. I was asked to evoke a rock star, so I did the most rock star thing I could think to do. I hope that it’s fun. : ) I also nerded out about gaming bling... (Read More)

From Norse Foundry: On Collector Coins - and on *this* one!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Emily here. I’ve really enjoyed working with the Norse Foundry team, and I am so excited about the limited-edition Founder’s Coins, featuring Tari's perfect representation of the dualities of our assassin, Grayshade (and the ability to flip... (Read More)

Audiobook now an Add-On! -plus- From John Helfers: Editing Grayshade

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Just wanted to make sure everyone saw the highlights from yesterday’s 10K announcement: · The Grayshade audiobook is now an add-on; if you’d like to see an audiobook get made, you can add it to any pledge level for $10. (Reach out if you... (Read More)

10K, and a celebration!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, A lot going on today in the world of Grayshade, and all in positive directions. The team and I were excited to see the campaign break past five digits yesterday thanks to your enthusiasm, shares, and support, and we're almost to the halfway... (Read More)

From Rich Lescouflair: On RPG Design

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! I want to thank you for your support to this campaign. It means a lot to me and our team, and I’m excited to work on this TTRPG in a world I find really intriguing and am looking forward to playing in. I thought people might like hearing... (Read More)

From Marie: On Grit

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We continue to make good, steady progress on our Kickstarter, and as we pass the week mark we're already one third of the way funded--an excellent start. We would ask that you continue to spread the word about the project and what we're... (Read More)

From Greg: "The Crimson Demon"

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! We've passed our first stretch goal of one hundred backers (amazing and great work from all of you!), and that means I get to share a story of Grayshade's past, in this prequel story "The Crimson Demon." I hope you enjoy the story, and... (Read More)

From Emily: The Stone Star

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, and happy #IAmFerndalePride from Ferndale, Michigan! Emily here. Today’s update is a little aside, but one I hope is a bit of fun. One of the prizes from #ArvCon2022, the community charity event run by Gregory A. Wilson to benefit the Damon... (Read More)

From Brandon O'Brien: Why I Love Grayshade

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all! It’s me, Brandon! Thank you all for supporting Grayshade! I’m sure I speak for the rest of the team when I say that we are thoroughly impressed by the love (and the big numbers!) you have shared for this trilogy and TTRPG so far.... (Read More)

Grayshade--who he is, and who I am.

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, As we continue with Day 3 of the Grayshade Kickstarter, we continue to be in excellent shape in terms of overall funding, and we're so grateful to all of you who have joined us so far. If you haven't already done so, a comment on the... (Read More)

Welcome, everyone, to the world of Grayshade!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I just wanted to send out a quick update thanking you all for jumping on board this project, which is really a labor of love for me--taking a book, world, and characters I care about deeply and expanding those things into a series, TTRPG,... (Read More)

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