News relating to Era: Lyres
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Now that Lyres is completely funded thanks to the support of all you fabulous people – have we told you that you look smashing today? – it’s time to focus our energy on achieving some of these Stretch Goals. We’re getting close to our first! Travis Hill is on the alert and ready to start…
Hi everyone! We’re got loads of things going on right now, and you’ll have the chance to get involved with any of them! – We’ve got the Era: Lyres Kickstarter 150% funded already, with more than 30 days to go, so we’re hoping to spread the word about that some more before we finish. – We’ve…
We here at Shades of Vengeance love to create. We’re writers, artists, designers and just generally those crazy type of folk who love to make something out of nothing. It’s what we do. So, nothing gets us fired up more than being able to help others create their vision. Do you have a new idea…
Are you ready to have an adventure of mythic proportions, vanquish demonic beasts with a one eyed stare down and capture the heart of a little town called Yarnolth? The Lyres Kickstarter is out and funded! Now, it’s onward to those Stretch Goals. Don’t wait another minute, this is officially your chance to get in on…
My post today is late for the first time ever (well, as far as I can remember)! Why? Era: Lyres Kickstarter. I’m currently working on spreading the word as far and wide as possible. Because it isn’t every day you come up with something that people haven’t seen before! Help us spread the word, you can…
I’ve got good news on all fronts for you today. After only a slight delay, that troublesome courier dwarf was eventually found – and identified as Ronnie Bowfingers, a well-known member of the Lyres movement. I am happy to announce that Era: Lyres has made it to Kickstarter!! The game that lets players create the…
Hi everyone! Now’s your chance to get involved with Era: Lyres – we already have several backers on our Kickstarter. Get in quick to grab Early Bird rewards! If you’re still not sure, listen to the Dice and Stuff podcast – it has a great cross-section of the game. I, personally, can’t wait to hear…
Hi everyone! This week, Dice and Stuff have done a quick preview of Era: Lyres, our next Tabletop RPG. Their adventure begins here! This game is different to anything else we’ve played or produced, so check it out. I think you’ll like it. If you really like it, keep an eye out – there will be…
We sent our Kickstarter information to Yarnolth Keep via a courier agency – I was too busy to run it there myself! The lady in the tavern promised us top-notch service and we believed her. However, both our Lyres Kickstarter and the courier seem to have gone missing! The courier was last seen heading towards…
Hi everyone! Well, we’re very busy, as usual… Era: Lyres is about to become available – I am actually just putting the finishing touches to the Kickstarter video. I’m working hard on the Order of the Link Kickstarter aftermath – we’ve already estimated the costs of sending all the rewards out and are beginning to…
Are you ready to play a game that will let you do almost anything, that keeps you on your toes and encourages hilarious problem solving? You won’t have to wait much longer! Things are pulling together for the Lyres Kickstarter which should be released within the next week or so. There’s been such great response…
Hi everyone! Wow, what a week! Order of the Link’s Kickstarter has been made a Staff Pick out of the blue… and has hit its second Stretch Goal, at $2500. Still 53 hours to go if you haven’t backed it yet! Our “comic division” has got Counting Down From One active on Kickstarter now, your chance to get…
It’s official, you won’t have to wait long to get your hands on a copy of our newest game; Era: Lyres. Our Kickstarter is scheduled to begin on March 23rd. Mark the date on your calendar and start deciding which of your friends is the best Lyre! If you caught my Saturday post for Era:…
Hi everyone! So… busy week, but I’m glad for it – it means we’re doing stuff! Counting Down From One – Part One has been distributed to Kickstarter backers, which is awesome, the first part of our full-length comic available to everyone… We’re planning to begin a Kickstarter for Parts 2 and 3 – because our dream…
Now that the art is finished and the stories are polished there’s only one thing left to do; layout design. Right now, Lyres is in the hands of our layout artist, Keith, getting some final tweaks. If everything goes as planned, I hope to get an example of a finished page for you to see…
Hi everyone! As you probably gathered from Amy’s post yesterday, I’m rather busy right now! Era: The Consortium is the most busy thing for me right now, with the Digital Rulebook being finished off, and the program also going along reasonably well. Order of the Link comes a close second, now that it’s hit its first…
We’re only two months into the new year and already there’s so much going on! I just found out that we’ve officially signed a contract with another game designer. This will be a FATE module game in a science fiction universe that Ed has dubbed, “Defend the Planet!” I’ll get you further details on this…
It’s new story day in our Era: Lyres universe. Take a moment to read and enjoy Court of the Cyclops King. Convincing a bunch of farmers and barmaids that you just pulled off the years biggest adventure is one thing. Doing it in a room full of royalty is on a whole different level! I…
The artwork is finished! Congratulations to Sofia and Keith for such an amazing job. From the pieces that I’ve seen (one of which is featured in this post!), I think you all are really going to love what they’ve put together. We only have one more story to finish and that puts us right on target…
Hi everyone! Well, Dice and Stuff are planning to put an interview with me out today as part of their “Behind the Dice” series, so if you’re really wondering what I do and why I do it, that’s the place to start! I’ll edit this post with a link to it once it arrives! EDIT:…
The last two pieces of art and the final story are being worked on by our team of creative folks. We’re coming to the end of content additions on this game and it’s really looking great. This is going to be such a unique and fun game; I can’t wait to hear what you all…
