Thinking about joining the Order? Read this first!
First of all, thank you so much for considering joining the Order of the Black Oath! I really appreciate your interest in my work. I am quite diligent with my Patreon rewards, so if you join you can expect to receive, if not complete games every month, at the very least WIP releases that build up to a finished book later on, as well as sneak peeks of my WIP material, advanced rules, and a lot of content, all on a monthly basis. Those who have been part of this Patreon can attest to my frequency and I've never missed a release in all the years this Patreon has been active.
I like to think I am very approachable, and I generally answer all messages within minutes (unless I'm sleeping, remember that I'm in Europe if you're contacting me from anywhere else in the world!). Another thing to remember is that I send rewards manually, so you might have to wait a few hours for your PDFs and/or PoDs links if it's the middle of the night over here.
If you have any question about how my Patreon and the monthly rewards work, please don't hesitate asking! I'm always available at info@blackoathgames.com.
-Alex.
Comments (25)
Hi Alex. I joined today to support your continued development on Ker Nathalas and to maybe check out some of your other works once I familiarize myself with them. I think Riftbreakers may be the first for me to read up on.
Thank you, and welcome to the Order! Hope you like it around here. You can find the new versions of Machine Gods here on the Patreon.
Considering I have backed I think every Game since Ker Nethalas I figured I should join. I love your work and the passion you put into this.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support!
Hopefully unless my financial situation changes, I am here for the long haul :) Looking forward to what you create next!
I really appreciate your support!
I joined with the expectation that I wasn't going to cut and run as soon as I got the games. I am not going to lie, financially I am struggling right now; but I fully intend to keep on backing you at some level because even though I am new and haven't been able to see much of your products, I really do believe in your work and I am eagerly awaiting to ride the journey with you as you grow. I really love the alpha for riftbreakers 2 and makes me want to support you as best I can.
For some reason I never got notified about your comment, apologies for the late reply. Thank you so much for your support!
I was looking through the RiftBreakers description, when it ringed like something I've read already. I went to my PDF RPG library and there it was. I finally tracked that I got it from the Spanish Solo Playing event that was on last month https://www.jugandosolorpg.com/iii-certamen-jugando-solo-rpg/
Oh nice! Well, get ready because a second edition is coming!
I have been following Ker Nethalas for some time now. Having ordered the hardback from DTRPG and reading the rules, patiently awaiting my physical copy, I dove (❣)head first once it arrived. I have been madly foaming at the mouth for more, ever since. I love the game so much, that I even bought the new standard edition! Thank you for creating wonderful content! I plan on supporting and checking out everything! Take my ₵oin!
Thank you for your support, it really means a lot!
Have you considered converting the 4 book offer to a loyalty model? This is pretty popular with many other Patreons, where you get additional rewards for consecutive months of membership. Not sure how it works on the creator’s side, but could be a way for everyone to win together.
I have, but Patreon offers absolutely no functionality to track that sort of stuff, and I would have to do it all by hand. Since I can't afford hiring someone to take care of Patreon, and doing it myself would be madness, I'm afraid it will stay like it is for the time being.
It’s really shitty that people are like that… and I think that there a huge reason that a lot of my favorite stuff eventually goes away. I’m honored to be part of the Order of the Black Oath! It’s the first thing that excited me enough to join Patreon and I think it’s so cool to be able to support a creator that I believe in! Your work is truly something special and it’s amazing how much quality work one man can generate! Thank you for doing what you do Alex! …and “thank you” to everyone else who helps make Blackoath Entertainment possible 😎
Thank you for your kind words and support, they really mean a lot!
Sadly, this seems to be apparently a thing on patreons... i see the same type of posts on some other creators sites too, with one of them (that i am supporting) having that as the first post you see when joining (if you haven't done so, consider doing that), and they too are left feeling that same way. Generally, people suck. But know that there are those of us who are here to support your creative work, not here for free handouts. It would be nice if patreon gave you a bit more control over that (only able to download from this link after X months of patreon membership, or whathaveyou, sort of like they do for Tiers already).
I actually pinned this post, haha. I hope people see it. It really sucks people take advantage of indie developers this way, I guess in their minds it's perfectly justified because, technically, it doesn't go against the rules. And yes, more Patreon options would be awesome, but it is what it is...
Don't feel pressured to give us content. We're here to support u, not to get stuff. It's a bonus, yes, and it's great, but not the reason
Oh, I really don't feel pressured at all! I really can't stop writing, haha. It's just really nice to do it to a loyal audience!
I’ve just upgraded my tier. After a week of playing just one game that I bought for about 15€ off amazon I really think you deserve morr than that.
Damn, thank you! You really didn't have to, I was certainly not talking about those of you who have been supporting me for a while, haha. Or even folks who join for a month or two and then leave, I understand wanting to check things out. I was talking about those who literally join and leave as soon as they get their rewards.
Your words are very kind Alex.I really hate those un respectful motherfuckers.
Well said Alex! Thanks so much for all you do! It’s really inspiring. You are an incredible game designer and author and just an all around great person.
Thank you for your support and kind words!