Hi everyone! The next episode of Dice and Stuff is out now and available here. In this episode, we learn the value of preparation… one character has apparently carried an item since episode 1, waiting for the best opportunity! – Ed
Orcs and trolls and manticores, oh my! The new bestiary content is well underway and we’ve got some great things planned for you. I’m not allowed to give away any secrets but I will tell you that we plan to include some old favorites as well as a few more unusual creatures to get your…
Don’t you just love it when a package comes for you in the mail? We do! That’s because it usually means we’ve got a new game ready to play. Order of the Link rulebooks have made it safely into Ed’s hands. He is busy wrapping, re-packing and sending them out to all of our fabulous…
In the list of The Consortium’s unsung heroes there is one figure who stands above the rest: Ixitixl, the Ximian commander behind the Resistance fighting force, Stiletto Unit. This crafty Ximian is responsible for engineering the daring missions that made Stiletto unit a legend. It was his brilliant command which led the team to their…
Hi everyone! If you’re wondering what I’ve been working on today, it’s in the title. I’ve sent out all of the Order of the Link books for non-US, most of the Artwork Prints (working on the rest now) and am just finishing up that Kicktsarter with John Serembe. I’ve also been working hard with Stefan,…
Making dreams come true has never been this much fun. The Era: Lyres Kickstarter finished up at 267% funded! We couldn’t be more pleased with the turn out for this game and the way that our collaborative effort with its backers has built the Lyres rulebook into something more comprehensive than when we first started….
Hi everyone! Brunch. It’s a Combat Affair … Enough said, really! Listen if you want to know what could possibly go wrong next time you have Brunch. – Ed
Happy Star Wars day everyone. Ed couldn’t resist an opportunity like this so he made sure our Lyres Kickstarter ended on May 4th. So join me in turning to the person next to you and saying: May the Fourth be with you! You’ve all been great to follow along with us this far and we…
Order of the Link Stretch Goals are starting to go up. On the website you can find the names of all our fabulous backers. Also, the Army of Zalobs sample characters are waiting for you. Choose your favorite from them all; Empath to Explosive Expert, Transmutationalist to Zombie Hunter and even a Starship Commander! Keep…
After a small issue with our printed proof, I am thrilled to tell you that the Consortium Full Rulebook print edition is on its way to Ed for packaging and delivery to all our wonderful backers. I know Ed’s going to be waiting at his door; box tape and bubble wrap in hand. These first…
Hi everyone! I’m really occupied with massive numbers of deliveries right now. I’ve got Order of the Link coming in a few days, Era: The Consortium’s full Core Rulebook a week after that and Era: Lyres by the middle of this month. Add to that posters for convention sales, leaflets (just finished designing those a…
The best thing about making games is getting to play them. We love our beta-players and we also look for every opportunity to get people sitting down and rolling some dice with us. I hope you’ve made plans to join us at MCM Comicon in London, May 22nd – 24th. I can confirm that we…
Hi everyone, and welcome to a Dice and Stuff DOUBLE FEATURE! In a brand new Consortium session this week (their computer troubles are over!) during which they eventually agree that weapons aren’t needed for a steak dinner and find out what Silas looks like! Check it out, it’s awesome. In addition, there’s the final (for now)…
Brilliant job, well done and thank you to each and every one of our backers. Lyres has surpassed the first Stretch Goal! Now, all backers will receive a digital copy of the Map of Yarnolth; a must have for every successful Lyre. Our next Stretch Goal is additional stories added to the book. We’re working…
Order of the Link is our newest partner game available in the Shades of Vengeance online store. If you missed out on getting a copy through the successful Kickstarter then you’ll want to check it out here! The printed proof has just arrived and Ed has already approved it – everything is great! Here are…
Last week, things came in so fast I wasn’t able to give you a proper announcement for some pretty big news. So, without any further humming and hawing, here goes… cue drum roll, smoke machine and laser beams. After 3 years of intense work, sleepless nights and plenty of hair pulling… the full Consortium rulebook…
Hi everyone! As usual, I’ve been busy this week, but here’s a short summary of what I’ve been doing: Era: Lyres Kickstarter I’ve been focusing a lot of my time on the Era: Lyres Kickstarter. It is going rather well right now – we’ve broken our first Stretch Goal, so all backers will get a…
Ed has been busy the last few weeks grabbing everyone who will sit still for two minutes to tell them about what we do here at Shades of Vengeance. From little old ladies waiting at bus stops to muscled cycling enthusiasts at the gym; he’s out there working hard to get peoples attention. And it’s…
Hi everyone… I’m really sorry to not be able to bring you your weekly fix of Dice and Stuff this week. They’ve had some technical errors according to this post. I’ll let you know as soon as they tell me they are up and running again! – Ed
Don’t you agree? If I’m going to have a burger; I want it to have all the extras. If I’m going to have a pizza; make mine supreme. If I want a…well, you get the idea and I’m making myself hungry. The Kickstarter version of the Era: Lyres rulebook is going to be the big…
Things can be stressful. We get that. You spend all your time at a day job where they likely don’t realize how amazing you are and how amazing the game you’re designing is going to be. We’re here for you. Sometimes the process of creating a game is a slow one. At Shades of Vengeance,…
Counting Down From One has now finished its Kickstarter event and is totally funded! We’re really happy that this great story is going to get a proper finish and we thank everyone who took the time to support us; from helping to fund the project to passing it along and spreading the word. It’s been…
Hi everyone! If you’re wondering what I’m doing, I’m working on one thing and one thing only! Era: The Consortium’s full rulebook is going through the final layout tweaks, and I’ve been working on it solidly this week. I am going to get it to the printer today, so I’m going to get right back…
MCM Comicon London (May 22nd – 24th) is getting closer! We can’t wait to get in and run some sessions with everyone. You are coming aren’t you? There will be games to play and you’ll have a chance to sit down with the Era games’ creator, Ed Jowett, as well as a few of the…
Hi everyone! There are more things to choose from than time this week on Dice and Stuff! First, you can check out the new Era: Lyres podcast, Laundry Day (It’s hilarious, once again, by the way!). The Kickstarter is still running, and you can find that here. As if that’s not enough, there’s also a new…
If you’re going to set up as a Lyre in Yarnolth there’s something very important that you’re going to need: a map. If you don’t have a map to make notes on, you’ll never remember that the baker on King’s Way promised you a loaf of day old for vanquishing that Manticore. Or that the folks…
Order of the Link Digital Rulebook Primers have been sent out and should all be received by now. If you’re one of the awesome people who backed this game, make sure you’ve received your reward and thanks again for such great support! For those who may be asking, “But, Oracle, I didn’t get in on the…
This is it folks! We’re down to the final hours of our first full-length comic Kickstarter. Counting Down From One ends in only 24 hours from the posting of this announcement! If you’d like to know what happens to our team of brave time travelers hop on over to the Kickstarter and pick up a…
Hi everyone! Just a brief post this week, because I’m really busy! Era: The Consortium’s Rulebook has been delivered to me with full layout. I have quite a few comments on it, but it’s just a case of tweaking now to get it perfect. Order of the Link’s Digital Rewards have been sent out, and…
The team here at Shades of Vengeance have come up with an idea. See, we love being creative and we’d love a chance to share what we know with everyone who cares to listen. In order to do that we’ve been throwing around the idea of starting a podcast where we share our ideas, tips,…
