BattleBards - Epic Fantasy Audio For Tabletop RPGs

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Enhance your Campaign w/ 500+ Downloadable Fantasy Audio Scores built for Tabletop RPGs. Create your own custom scores!
Backers: 319
Average Pledge Per Backer: $88

Funded: $27,966 of $5,000
Dates: Apr 30th -> May 25th (25 days)
Project By: Battlebards LLC
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Latest News

Warm Bardic Fuzzies of Audio All Around

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, We have crossed our Stretch Goal #10! Wow! Now, we were planning to cap the stretch goals here but we hear the victory song of our Bards.. so we will push it to Stretch Goal #11 as our Final Stretch Goal when we reach $28,000. And we'll... (Read More)

Help with more Shameless Plugs ;-)

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Your help made a huge difference on the earlier RPG subreddit post we made: http://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/3755d7/final_day_battlebards_kickstarter_enhance_your/ Can you guys help us out once more by simply doing an UPVOTE on these Sub-Reddit... (Read More)

Final Hours - Last Chance to Secure Deep Kickstarter Discounts

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, Can't believe we're almost at the very end of this Kickstarter. We've been having so much fun and it's been so amazing to see such a vibrant community growing from it all! We truly truly appreciate your support and passion for great... (Read More)

Sixth Backer Vote Commences! Less than 24 Hours Left!!!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
B-B-Backers! Sixth Vote for Stretch Goal 3 is ON!For another first of its kind, BattleBards backers will decide what NPC to bring to life through a professional voice over!  True to form, we have picked voting options from the suggestions of our... (Read More)

Backer Suggestion for NPC Script & Help on Reddit

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, We need suggestions for classic NPC interactions that deserve a voice for Stretch Goal 3's NPC Script backer vote. We're going to take suggestions up until tonight and start voting tomorrow morning.  The following are NPC voices in our... (Read More)

Final DAY! Stretch Goals 7 & 8 Unlocked! Oh and Dark Sun Co-Creator Tim Brown

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! It's the FINAL DAY for The BattleBards Kickstarter. We're almost sad since it's been so much fun and sometimes you just don't want things to end. But the end of the campaign means some AWESOME new audio and tools are coming your way... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 6 Unlocked! Quick Survey to Help Us

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow... almost 4x Funded with a little over 2 days left. These Bards here are going to be taking out our collective lutes to create some serious audio for you folks shortly!  Help us with a Quick Survey- http://goo.gl/forms/9ule6N8KRS We are trying... (Read More)

MORE DEMIGOD TRACKS BY SERBAN! + Fifth Backer Ends - Arise Undead Overlords!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Yo Backers! DEMIGOD GROWS IN POWERIt's the day of the sound effects.  We have just received final confirmation that a sound effect pack is being added to the Demigod pledge tier by Serban, a prolific BattleBards talent that has created a wide range... (Read More)

2 More Stretch Goals Down! 4 Days Left!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Don't forget to vote on the SFX Pack we will create by Backer Vote: Open until May 21st 11:59pm PST - http://svy.mk/1HuDE1v Wow guys, we have knocked out two more stretch goals and sold out of The BattleBard Tier after we increased the limit on... (Read More)

Fifth Backer Commences! Media, Live Show Apperance, Slick Campaigns!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! Whoa, what a heck of a couple of days.  BattleBards rolled a crit a couple of times and as we continue forward to the final leg of this journey, it's only going to get better.  And yup, with all of the voting craziness, we called the... (Read More)

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Dwarven Forge meets BattleBards

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The World’s Finest Miniature Terrain Sets Meets The Premiere Audio in Tabletop GamesBattleBards (BattleBards.com) and Dwarven Forge (DwarvenForge.com) are exploring an exciting first for tabletop gaming- the unification of BattleBard’s premiere... (Read More)

The Skeleton King - Joe J. Thomas donates to Demigod! New Backer Vote Needs Candidates

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! It is with much gushing and fanboy-ism that we announce Joe J. Thomas is donating an NPC script to the Demigod pledge tier!  'Who is he?' you may ask. 'Oh dear, dear' we would reply.  He's a voice you've likely heard in her gaming... (Read More)

Fifth Backer Votes Are In! Talent Tagging In. Media Blitz Continues!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! THE VOTES ARE IN!What an epic fight!  For the first time, almost throughout the entire run of the survey, a three way tie was present, with at most a couple of votes in favor of one or another.  In the end, Sheikh's Tent / Succubi -... (Read More)

$12,000 Reached - Stretch Goal 3 is Unlocked!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, We're really starting to knock these Stretch Goals out of the park! And we still haven't finished voting on the rewards for Stretch Goal 1! Welcome to Stretch Goal 3 which is available to all The Lord Tier and above backers.  We'll be... (Read More)

NEW Add-On Packs! Also, Stretch Goal 3 Revealed!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, First, don't forget to vote on the source music track we will be creating for Stretch Goal 1: http://svy.mk/1H5Uka4So It's a REALLY close race again.  In other news we are now sold out of The BattleBard Tier! Wow! Thank you! And with... (Read More)

Fifth Backer Vote... - Stretch Goal 1

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
BACKERS! It's time to play that time-honored game, Decide the Evolution of Audio in Gaming!  This time, backers will decide what Source Music track will BattleBards bend its considerable talent base to create.  What's source music?  It's music... (Read More)

Fourth BattleBards Backer Vote - Source Music Stretch Goal 1

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
BACKERS! Thanks to each of you, BattleBards is crushing it!  In fact, we're even behind in the backer votes since we're just now starting the final SG 1 vote and SG 2 has just been unlocked!  Alright, the time has come, again, to vote on the... (Read More)

$10,000 and 100 Backers? Christmas Comes Early For You!

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night we crossed $10,000 and hit 100 Backers! Wow! That's truly a milestone to celebrate and what better way to do it than to announce something very special.  STRETCH GOAL 2 is UNLOCKED!For those who were watching, Stretch Goal 2 was scheduled... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL 1 - Racial Language Script Results are in!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL 1 - Racial Language Script Results are in!It was a dramatic race to the finish line for the winning Racial Language for Stretch Goal 1. Goblins took the lead early on and maintained a sizable margin until the Dwarfs, doing what they do... (Read More)

Profiling our Composers and Voice Talent for the Exclusive Demigod Tier Tracks

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
As you know we have EXCLUSIVE tracks being gifted to us for the Demigod Tier (and above) by some of our top Talent. And YOU will decide what they will be. But, before we get to the voting, we should give them a shout out and share with you what they... (Read More)

Third BattleBards Backer Vote - Languages + Cool Coinage!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! Alright, this is going to get ugly.  We've heard your suggestions and have put together the Third BattleBards vote, this time, a language will come to life.  We have some serious contenders here, all iconic in the world of gaming so... (Read More)

Tower of Babel Indeed – Language Vote Coming!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey polyglots, We’re gearing up for voting once again and taking suggestions on what YOU want to vote on in terms of hearing a fantasy language come to life. The language that’s voted in will join the current list consisting of Celestial,... (Read More)

Music Vote Results - Undead Upset and Podcast Coverage!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Ghouls now have a home on BattleBards!  This has been the best backer vote yet folks with it being an insanely close race.  Ettercaps were well on their way on making their lair early on with a solid lead until the cemetery next door just started... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 1 Defeated - Search Check Reveals Cool Campaign!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! You did it, the great and terrible Stretch Goal 1 lies defeated meaning the spoils are yours!  ADVENTURER backers and up are going to get free audio which is largely going to be decided by you.  This goal is going to open up a language... (Read More)

We Blog, We Create Videos, and More Interviews!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Guys, While we wait for you guys to vote on which ambient track you'd like (for convenient the link is here in case you haven't taken it yet: http://svy.mk/1FNPrpU) we'd like to give you a couple of other updates happening on this end of the... (Read More)

The Second BattleBards Backer Vote - Music (Ambiance)!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! This is the big time.  BattleBards is quickly earning a reputation for producing some of the best tabletop fantasy specific music out there.  In fact, this music is currently finding itself included in gaming podcasts and even radio... (Read More)

Monsterscape Vote Results - Ghouls Rise from the Grave!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
It was a great and terrible battle.  Early on, the Ghoul dominated the battlefield with a huge lead, likely using its vile cunning to trick the Large Ooze to consume the Insect Swarm.  It's reasonable to think that the crafty Ghoul used its... (Read More)

The First Battlebards Monsterscape Vote!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! We’re off to an insane start, I mean, fully funded in 8 hours?! We’ve been given the quest to slay the huge red dragon, found its lair, and rolled 3 natural 20’s. BAM, dead! However, the villagers have told us that there’s a whole... (Read More)

Officially 100% FUNDED in 8 Hours!!!!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
100% Funded in 8 Hours!? That's an amazing record for us guys!  Thank each and every one of you for contributing to making BattleBards a Day 1 hit! Gonna hit those celebration drinks and we'll be back with more fun stuff to talk about!  (Read More)

80% Funded in 2 Hours

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You Guys ROCK! Within 2 Hours we're 80% Funded and can't wait to start jumping in to the awesome Stretch Goals we have ahead of us.  Currently, we're taking suggestions for what Monsterscape you'd like us to create. Feel free to comment and we'll... (Read More)

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