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,…
Hi everyone! There’s no new Dice and Stuff this week, due to the Easter Weekend… which makes this the perfect time to catch up, or re-listen to all the episodes again! Check everything Dice and Stuff is doing out at their website. – Ed
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…
It’s time for me to do a round up of all the great games we’ve helped creators to bring to life as well as those we’re currently working on with the creator! We’ve got six games in all and here they are in no particular order. Amazing Space Adventures – Do you remember when we…
The life and legacy of Shaun Hardcastle is the Greek Tragedy of the Consortium universe. His ancestry and company history trace all the way back to 25CE, with the very first transportation contract. From the height of his position as CEO he lived an unsurpassed life of luxury with his wife and triplet sons. However,…
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…
Hi everyone! This episode explores Lancier Freed’s new abilities, new arm and somewhat undeserved (in my opinion!) reputation. Featuring non-naked waking up in a medical bay! Check out “The Right Hand of Politics” here. – Ed
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…
Get up and get ready to play Order of the Link! Have you checked your email? Digital copies of the rulebook will soon be sent out to all you fabulous backers who deserve one. When you get them, take some time to read the book, go over the rules and start planning your adventures today….
Our comic, Counting Down From One, has reached its Kickstarter goal! Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who spread the word and donated. This Consortium based comic is now fully supported but don’t worry you still have two weeks left to get in on all the fun rewards. We’ve got the whole 21 page story,…
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…
Order of the Link just wrapped up their Kickstarter with an amazing tally of THREE stretch goals achieved, a whopping 736% funded and scoring a Staff Pick Acknowledgement! There’s hitting it out of the park and then there’s what Order of the Link just did. All this success is thanks to the support of great gaming…
Have you been following along with Claymore unit and all their mad crazy adventures? If so, then you already know that Adam and the crew at Dice & Stuff have reached their milestone 25th episode! It’s been a fabulous series and we’re thrilled to hear each release. For this latest episode we get to see…