D&D 5E [Kobold Press] Project Black Flag Update: Sticking To Our Principles

[Marc Radle]

We want to start by saying thank you for all the outpouring of love and support this last week. Project Black Flag is sailing new waters toward its next destination, and we aim to continue to update you weekly.

Special thanks to William O’Brien for staying up all night listening to Manowar and painting our feelings into this beautiful piece of art. William painted the image shown here out of passion for Project Black Flag and what it stands for in our community.

We know you’ve got questions, and we’ve got some answers!

https://koboldpress.com/project-black-flag-update-sticking-to-our-principles/

 

[Grendel_Khan]

Congrats and good luck with this. Such a cool stand to take.

My only question is probably premature, but is your current thinking that it'll be a familiar-to-5e-players d20 system, or something entirely different?

 

[Marc Radle]

Per the FAQ for the just launched Deep Magic 2 Kickstarter:

How does Project Black Flag affect Deep Magic?
For those who don’t know, Kobold Press is creating a new core fantasy rule system codenamed “Project Black Flag.” Deep Magic (both volumes) will be forward-compatible with the Project Black Flag rule system.

 

[Reynard]

Per the FAQ for the just launched Deep Magic 2 Kickstarter:

How does Project Black Flag affect Deep Magic?
For those who don’t know, Kobold Press is creating a new core fantasy rule system codenamed “Project Black Flag.” Deep Magic (both volumes) will be forward-compatible with the Project Black Flag rule system.

I'm still curious how this is going to work.

 

[TwoSix]

I'm still curious how this is going to work.

By using the same core 5e kernel and having conversion notes in the core rules about how to use "existing support material", I imagine.

 

[Reynard]

By using the same core 5e kernel and having conversion notes in the core rules about how to use "existing support material", I imagine.

There are a number of different potential methods. I want to know which one. It matters to whether I back Deep Magic.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

There are a number of different potential methods. I want to know which one. It matters to whether I back Deep Magic.

I suspect it's not fully decided yet. I would bet on it being as close to 5E as they can possibly make it, though, as that would maximize their ability to sell 5E-compatible works to 5E players.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

These are pretty big news, IMO.

When are the playtests coming?​

We aim to release the first phase of the Black Flag Playtest Pack in February 2023. To receive information on the playtest process, please fill out the form here.

More phases of Project Black Flag playtesting will roll out over the next few months as we build to a Kickstarter. Your review and comments will help shape the game’s final form.

How do I playtest in person?​

Gen Con 2023 is right around the corner, and we need volunteer GMs to help us with our first convention playtests of Project Black Flag. To volunteer for GMing and even earn convention badges or accommodations for Gen Con 2023, sign up today.

Who is working on it?​

Celeste Conowitch, our Senior Game Designer, is the lead on game design for this new fantasy RPG. She has been working on Project Black Flag behind the scenes since the summer of 2022. Additional designers and developers are currently engaged with the project, as well as several partners from the community. We will have more announcements on the creative team and project partners soon.

This has been underway since summer 2022? Interesting ...

 

[Weiley31]

Remember how Pathfinder 1 was pretty much edition 3.8 of 3.0/3.5? It's probably like that.

Or something.

Author's Note: Me just hypothetically thinking on how it'll be done.

 

[Dire Bare]

I tried signing up for the playtest, but got an error message telling me that my confirmation email requires a unique entry and can't be the same as my email . . . .