FAQ: The Black Ballad
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Can we truly run this storyline for other systems out of the box?

Yes! While the entire campaign is written for 5E, and for multiple tiers of play, any storyteller can take the plot beats and encounter goals to use for any system if they are familiar with the rules. All of our NPC’s feature social statblocks with their motivations, goals, do’s, don’ts, and romance options that are system agnostic!

Last updated: March 01, 2023 09:34

It says it's written for Tier 4. How do we scale down?

Simple! In our running the campaign chapter, we provide DC’s for all tiers of place. Additionally, in every chapter we showcase how to change the “camera” lens of an encounter based on each groups ability - while still maintaining an epic feel. Higher tier parties might be given more responsibility in an encounter, while lower tiers may have a smaller objective that is part of the larger war!

Last updated: March 01, 2023 09:36

I'm not in the U.S. Can you clarify a little more on shipping?

We are certainly capable of delivering and shipping via USPS outside of the country, but it’s a constant moving target. We are going to wait until the book is finished and done being printed before releasing backerkit surveys and calculating shipping for each person so we can be as exact as possible.

Last updated: March 01, 2023 09:38

Where can we contact Storytellers Forge Studios!

Discord is our fastest way for responses, but you can also email [email protected]

Last updated: March 25, 2023 12:21

What is the status of the project?

Our timeline is on the crowdfunding page, but after the campaign ends we are a flurry of creative activity. We can now finish the rest of the writing and art development between now and September and go right into layout and printing. We will be posting constant updates along the way, and hopefully we can beat our deadlines!

Last updated: March 25, 2023 12:23

I'm a Retailer or Wholesaler. Who do I contact to place a larger order?

Email [email protected] to discuss taking down large quantity orders.

Last updated: March 25, 2023 12:24

When will I be charged for Shipping?

We are trying out Backerkit’s new feature that allows us to do shipping right before we send out the orders with the most accurate data. About a month out shipping will be processed!

Last updated: March 28, 2023 06:59

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