Over at Open Design, Wolfgang Baur is soliciting patrons for what could feasibly be the first third party 4E adventure you will see on the market, and if you sign on now, you can have a voice about that adventure's development.
"How?"
Step 0: You'll need a livejournal account and some money.
Step 1: Login to Livejournal, and go look at the Open Design page...link above.
Step 2: Review the premise and decide if you want to join as a Contributer, Patron or Senior Patron.
"But how do I help develop it?"
By signing on at any amount, you'll get the pdf of the adventure and access to the Print-on-Demand mechanic through Lulu.
By signing on at least the Patron level ($30), you'll get to vote in polls, make some suggestions and participate in the discussion throughout development with other Patrons and the Author-- Wolfgang Baur. You might know him from _Expedition to the Demonweb Pits_ or his stint as the editor for _Dungeon._ That's a lot more input than you'll get in just about every other game company's adventures...
Donate $100 or more? You'll get access to a playtest at GenCon and will receive a print version autographed by the author.
"Is it any good?"
I've participated in the last three projects, picked up the one back project I got access to and signed on for both this project and the next upcoming 3.5 project. I've gotten the chance to develop NPCs and playtest material, look at the manuscript ahead of time and comment on art and maps. This is interactive and participatory...you will get back what you put into the project.
Combine all this with the fact that it is supplemented by three or four design essays-- from the guy who used to write "Dungeoncraft"-- and you've got a great value.
Besides, everyone is going to have read _Keep on the Shadowfell_. This is your opportunity to have something fantastic from a developer with a proven track record and add your own opinion to the final product that only a few hundred people will own.
Who wouldn't love that?
-Ben.
Tags: 4E D&D Adventure
