Supporting Us
So, you want to help the community grow?
That's great news! So here's what you can do about it.
Office Suite $15
Dyno bot $10
DDO$15
Humble Bundle $15
World Anvil $15
Dashlane $10
This gives us a total cost for August of about $80.
2. Create a minor NPC to appear in either the Web Comic or 2d RPG.(neither the Web Comic nor 2d RPG are in progress at this time.)
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. Create a minor NPC for the 2d RPG and the Web Comic(Not currently active.)
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You may create either a vendor or a minor quest giver to be featured in either the 2d RPG or the web comic(Not currently active)
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. You may create two NPCs that are either minor quest givers, or vendors, for either the 2d RPG or Web Comic.(Not active at this time.)
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. Create a prominent and important NPC for the 2d RPG or Web Comic. This may come in the form of a major business owner, guild master, or minor noble.
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. You inherit a large stronghold, and the significant lands around it. It is well worn down and requires some significant work to bring it around to being something to truly be proud of. You will get the Landlord feat, and the deed to this land. You will need to work with your DM to come up with a back story, or event, as to why you get this. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
9. You may create an major NPC in either the web comic or the 2d RPG. This may be the owner of a major business or franchise, or a significant member of a military organization.
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. You inherit a large stronghold, and the significant lands around it. It is well worn down and requires some significant work to bring it around to being something to truly be proud of. You will get the Landlord feat, and the deed to this land. You will need to work with your DM to come up with a back story, or event, as to why you get this. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
9. You will inherit a small keep, fully staffed and well maintained. With it you will get the Leadership feat so that the staff will continue to follow you. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
10. You may create a major NPC in either the 2d RPG or the Web Comic. You may choose options such as a member of a major noble family, a general, an admiral, or a member of the noble court.
2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. You inherit a large stronghold, and the significant lands around it. It is well worn down and requires some significant work to bring it around to being something to truly be proud of. You will get the Landlord feat, and the deed to this land. You will need to work with your DM to come up with a back story, or event, as to why you get this. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
9. You will inherit a small keep, fully staffed and well maintained. With it you will get the Leadership feat so that the staff will continue to follow you. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
10. Your next character you may may be a Quasi-deity. With one of it's parents being a deity, this character may inherit one ability score that is supernaturally high, and one other talent that is supernaturally high. Both of these should fit the theme of the divine parent. This character may remain in play as long as support at this tier continues. As such this must be a new character, and may not be applied to an existing character.
11. You may create an exceptionally important NPC in the 2d RPG or Web Comic. This may be something very important such as a deity, a primordial, a king/queen or an emperor/empress.
This is a simple alternative to Patreon with all of the same benefit tiers.
Monetarily Twitch is the least beneficial way to support us.
When you send me $10 via paypal, I get roughly $9.51 because paypal takes 2.9% and $0.30 from each transaction. When you pledge $10 to us on Patreon I get roughly $9.01 because Patreon takes 5%, then Paypal takes 2.9% and $0.30. When you send $10 to my Twitch either by subscription I get roughly $4.60 because Twitch takes 50%, then paypal takes it's 2.9% and $0.30. Bits don't have this steep cut on my end, but it's pretty harsh on your end. That being said, I originally started Twitch as a way for players to watch/listen to games they are not in, and to advertise with the hope we can pick up some random players through. When I landed Affiliate I thought it would be a nice way to enhance our income passively. You can watch an ad, send bits, and it's a few cents. Or if you have Amazon Prime you can use your free Prime subscription on our channel and we make a few bucks at no cost to you. Given how steep Twitch's cut is I do not want this to be the primary means of supporting us. BUT I do intend to use it for our bigger one time purchases. Such as when it comes time to just outright buy a DM a copy of Fantasy Grounds so we don't have to keep paying the $10 a month subscription for it. Cynical bickering aside(Seriously should I come back and rewrite this with more optimistic language later?). Here is the link to my Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/shorlas Here is a link to the Tutorial to link your Amazon Prime to your Twitch if you need that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202096320 Also, if you are a fellow streamer, or used to be. It could be a great help if you would host/raid our channel when you are able. Even if you only bring yourself it's still something.
That's great news! So here's what you can do about it.
Invite Friends
So, this may seem patronizing to put here, but it's literally the most simplistic and easy way you can help the community grow. Just strike up a conversation about our games and world with your friends. If they are interested hand them this link: https://discord.gg/nnZVCS4 This one too may seem patronizing. But I get motivated by seeing the stuff I make it getting put to use. Comment on the website, interact and use it. That will motivate me to expand and improve it. By the same token, we have a Minecraft server, I'd be thrilled to see more people playing there. The MMO Dungeons and Dragons Online is another side thing I would like to get more people in on, because no only does it give people a chance to work together more but you may be able to recruit players from there to join us here.Monthly Costs
It might make sense to have this further down, but given the size of the patreon section I figure it much easier for myself and for you if it's up here instead of a mile down there. As of July the current costs are as follows:Office Suite $15
Dyno bot $10
DDO$15
Humble Bundle $15
World Anvil $15
Dashlane $10
This gives us a total cost for August of about $80.
Patreon
Now with that all out of the way, let me give you the Patreon link then explain what each of the Patreon ranks includes. https://www.patreon.com/shorlasGuest $1
1. Third character slot.2. Create a minor NPC to appear in either the Web Comic or 2d RPG.(neither the Web Comic nor 2d RPG are in progress at this time.)
Benefactor $3
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. Create a minor NPC for the 2d RPG and the Web Comic(Not currently active.)
Larger Aspirations $5
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You may create either a vendor or a minor quest giver to be featured in either the 2d RPG or the web comic(Not currently active)
Connected $10
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. You may create two NPCs that are either minor quest givers, or vendors, for either the 2d RPG or Web Comic.(Not active at this time.)
Nobility $25
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. Create a prominent and important NPC for the 2d RPG or Web Comic. This may come in the form of a major business owner, guild master, or minor noble.
Land Baron $50
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. You inherit a large stronghold, and the significant lands around it. It is well worn down and requires some significant work to bring it around to being something to truly be proud of. You will get the Landlord feat, and the deed to this land. You will need to work with your DM to come up with a back story, or event, as to why you get this. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
9. You may create an major NPC in either the web comic or the 2d RPG. This may be the owner of a major business or franchise, or a significant member of a military organization.
Noble Heir $75
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. You inherit a large stronghold, and the significant lands around it. It is well worn down and requires some significant work to bring it around to being something to truly be proud of. You will get the Landlord feat, and the deed to this land. You will need to work with your DM to come up with a back story, or event, as to why you get this. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
9. You will inherit a small keep, fully staffed and well maintained. With it you will get the Leadership feat so that the staff will continue to follow you. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
10. You may create a major NPC in either the 2d RPG or the Web Comic. You may choose options such as a member of a major noble family, a general, an admiral, or a member of the noble court.
Child of Divine $100
1. Third character slot.2. Custom Orders proceed at double speed. Now when you order a custom item from an NPC they craft it at 4,000gp per day instead of the normal 2,000 per day.
3. You may grant one of your characters the apprentice feat for free. You are still expected to play roleplay the various expectations and obligations of this feat. If you take in-character actions that cost you to lose your apprenticeship your patreon pledge does not allow you to get it back free. You may either move it to another character, or roleplay getting it back but not both.
4. You are entitled to a 1v1 game with a DM to be ran twice a month if there is a DM willing whom is interested in your pitch. If no DM is willing you will simply have to wait until that changes. If a DM is willing I will attempt to find a means to compensate that DM.
5. You may grant the Mercantile Background feat as a free bonus feat to a single character of yours.
6. One of your characters may, one per real-life month, gain the benefits of the spell Divination cast at 20th caster level. This comes at no in-game cost to you. This spell cannot fail, but is otherwise subject to the same risks as if you had cast it normally. Including pesky gods giving vague or evasive answers if your question is to open-ended.
7. Gain the Noble Born feat for one character as a free bonus feat, and inherit a home in a city of your choosing. Likely a vacation home inherited from a member of your family. Partially stocked, partially staffed, and in fair condition. This must be justified with some back story and RP. f you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
8. You inherit a large stronghold, and the significant lands around it. It is well worn down and requires some significant work to bring it around to being something to truly be proud of. You will get the Landlord feat, and the deed to this land. You will need to work with your DM to come up with a back story, or event, as to why you get this. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
9. You will inherit a small keep, fully staffed and well maintained. With it you will get the Leadership feat so that the staff will continue to follow you. If you lose this property as a result of ingame actions you do not get it back just because of this pledge. You must take ingame actions to reclaim it.
10. Your next character you may may be a Quasi-deity. With one of it's parents being a deity, this character may inherit one ability score that is supernaturally high, and one other talent that is supernaturally high. Both of these should fit the theme of the divine parent. This character may remain in play as long as support at this tier continues. As such this must be a new character, and may not be applied to an existing character.
11. You may create an exceptionally important NPC in the 2d RPG or Web Comic. This may be something very important such as a deity, a primordial, a king/queen or an emperor/empress.
Subscribestar
https://www.subscribestar.com/eilistraee-s-championsThis is a simple alternative to Patreon with all of the same benefit tiers.
Twitch
Now we get to Twitch. I am going to be just as blunt and honest here as I have in the previous sections and it's going to sound cynical.Monetarily Twitch is the least beneficial way to support us.
When you send me $10 via paypal, I get roughly $9.51 because paypal takes 2.9% and $0.30 from each transaction. When you pledge $10 to us on Patreon I get roughly $9.01 because Patreon takes 5%, then Paypal takes 2.9% and $0.30. When you send $10 to my Twitch either by subscription I get roughly $4.60 because Twitch takes 50%, then paypal takes it's 2.9% and $0.30. Bits don't have this steep cut on my end, but it's pretty harsh on your end. That being said, I originally started Twitch as a way for players to watch/listen to games they are not in, and to advertise with the hope we can pick up some random players through. When I landed Affiliate I thought it would be a nice way to enhance our income passively. You can watch an ad, send bits, and it's a few cents. Or if you have Amazon Prime you can use your free Prime subscription on our channel and we make a few bucks at no cost to you. Given how steep Twitch's cut is I do not want this to be the primary means of supporting us. BUT I do intend to use it for our bigger one time purchases. Such as when it comes time to just outright buy a DM a copy of Fantasy Grounds so we don't have to keep paying the $10 a month subscription for it. Cynical bickering aside(Seriously should I come back and rewrite this with more optimistic language later?). Here is the link to my Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/shorlas Here is a link to the Tutorial to link your Amazon Prime to your Twitch if you need that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202096320 Also, if you are a fellow streamer, or used to be. It could be a great help if you would host/raid our channel when you are able. Even if you only bring yourself it's still something.
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