Updating Stretch Goal
Fellow Bahumians,
Murph here! I'm writing to let you know that we're going to be changing the language of our current stretch goal from “Extra Campaign Episode” to “Extra Play Episode.” I know this news might be disappointing to some of you, but after discussing it internally we think this course of action will be best for Player and Patron alike. Here's my reasoning:
Gives us the Chance to Experiment with Livestreams. We’re in too deep on our main campaign to change up the format, but having a monthly "extra play" session would allow us to try doing video episodes.
More guests. As the BoB gets higher level, it’s going to become increasingly harder to have guests. The abilities get complicated/the stakes are too high. These one-shots (and/or livestream / second campaign) would allow us to have on our friends and other guests that don’t know D&D as well. Like Amir!
Makes the First Campaign Last Longer. The BoB can’t adventure forever! At our current weekly output rate, the surviving characters could be almost 15th level by this time next year. These one-off bonus plays would allow us to revisit the BoB in the future and enjoy some high-level demigod hijinks once their main story has ended. It would also give us an opportunity to tease a second campaign if we found a setting and characters that we really liked.
So that’s the long and short of it! We wanna have on more guests but also be able to keep the campaign focused on high-level D&D. Selfishly, I also like having more time to work on campaign episodes so I can obsess about details like giving Balnor an epic origin story. So, y'know, something for everyone.
P.S. If you donated this month specifically to get us to 5 campaign episodes and you feel like you’re getting shortchanged, send us a message and we’ll give you a refund.
Thanks for understanding!
Best,
Murph
Comments (58)
I would really love to see a parallel campaign that continues to explore the world but with different characters. I love the lore created so far.
Bonus episode idea: video ep featuring the NADPODD drinking game!
Same world or different?
I'm definitely up for this and I think it's a great idea! I'm looking forward to the opportunity to see the regular cast play different characters, or even for someone else to take a go at DMing. Shame to lose out on more regular campaign, but I totally understand your reasoning.
Sounds great! I love one-shot episodes :) Although the only problem i've found in the past w other podcasts that do this, is that the stakes are invariably non-existent. Perhaps, and honestly this just came to me so?? Perhaps the one-shots can be in the world of Bahumia, with everyone playing new characters that impact the main story? This gives the characters weight, narratively, and could slightly change the course of the main story (i.e. a city being destroyed or thriving before the BoB get there. I realise this might be a huge amount of extra work, but it's just a thought :)
We love you story daddy
Shut up and take my money!
Not gonna lie, i was super sad and upset when i read this, but the further i got into the post the more i couldn't help be like "yea, murph is making some really good points, and i could see a lot of really fun shenanigans coming out of this, so I'm in!"
Sounds good to me! 😊
Anything that helps the main campaign last longer sounds good to me :)
Thanks for keeping us informed!
You're the man, Murph!
Sound thinking good sir. :)
You guys put out amazing content, no matter what it is, it will be amazing!!!!!!! : )
All of this sounds good to me, y'all work hard and we appreciate it.
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Sounds good :))
I won't lie, I'm upset to not be getting an extra canonical episode a month. However, I am not upset at you guys. I'm just selfish. I mean, if it were up to me, we would get a BoB episode daily. Or 2 a day. Maybe 3 if you guys really didn't need bathroom breaks... Jokes aside, I just want more awesome hilarious content from you 4 guys. So whatever you throw at us, it'll stick, I'm sure.
This is good thinking.
Ya’ll. Ah can’t stay mad at yew! xx
Ooh, this sounds amazing! maybe you could try out one-shots of other RPGs? Like Call of Cthulu? Or all take turns DMing?
I agree with this decision. As much as I want more content, the one-offs are extremely fun and a great way of having more guests. 5 canon stories a month instead of 4 would finish the campaign far too quickly for my (and the rest of the Bahumian’s) liking.
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Anything you guys do will be excellent. Thank you for the info! Do Metal City Mayhem with Jake and with better RPG options, Daddy Murphy style 😂
Really looking forward to video sessions!!
Any extra Murph is good Murph
Will Amir's character like chicken nuggets?
I'll take anything you give us! Plus, there's Fantasy High for more D&D shenanigans!
This sounds like it’ll be just as fun, if not more! 😁
That is perfectly fine with me! I am actually really pumped to see more experimentation with the show.
Like I was reading earlier in the comments, this podcast has taught me everything I know about Dungeons & Dragons. That being said, I don't know too much about the game. What I do know, is that you guys have made this such an enjoyable ride for me, personally. Obviously, I'm not the only one. I support you just like everybody else does. You guys know what's best for the show that you run. I'm just excited to hear what is being planned in the future! We love you guys, Everyone
Awesome! Thank you for being honest with us♡ ! As someone whose been hoping for some filmed episodes, I'm excited!!!
Loved the live non-canon episode ! Can't wait to hear what you have in mind for the next one ! Keep it up
Thanks for being so transparent. If it's so you can do eps like the live one then that sounds awesome. Keep up the premium podding.
I'm going to have to work extra shifts to upgrade my tier level!
Sounds great! I like whatever works best for you all so you have fun doing it.
We support you guys!!!
Are we thinking non-canon band of boobs episodes like the live show, or totally new worlds and characters? Either way, we put our trust in your flawless judgment, Daddy Murph!
One shot episodes are so much fun, I’m fully behind this stretch goal
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You have my support on this! I really enjoy the one shot episodes. Gives everyone an outlet to let out there party dooming hi-jinks in a safe zone
This is cool, you don't want to sacrifice the quality of the story. Any word on what's happening with the merch club?
We're going to be announcing the next round of merch club in the next couple days!
I know Jack shit about D&D, except for what I've learned from this podcast. You've made me really love listening to you guys play this super interesting story, so... I trust you. If you say this is for the best, that's enough for me.
I’m all for it but you all have to consider doing a fantasy pick episode again because that was some of the hardest laughing I have done in a while.
Side stories should definitely take place during world war one......
This feels like my parents decided, at the beginning of December, that we’re going to be Jewish from now on. It’s like Christmas is canceled... but Hanukkah is pretty cool
Honestly think this is an awesome idea. Doing crazy one-shots or video episodes might honestly be more fun than having an extra episode a month
Love it!!!! Always happy with the work y’all do and the ideas for future things!! Thank you for making my Thursdays as wonderful as can be.
I love this idea more than a bonus episode!
I’d love a second campaign in the future
No worries Daddy! I’m excited for any extra content in the future, canonical or otherwise. Your duty to quality is noted and appreciated.
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Sounds good to me!
Love this idea! My hope of he war in Balnor's world getting fleshed out now has a chance to happen!
I actually really like this idea! For some reason I figured it would be this way
Which U-Boat did Balnor captain!?!
I really like this logic! While more of the main campaign is amazing, one shots and potentially a second campaign to focus on sounds amazing! Thanks for all the work you guys do!