Building Support for TTRPG Creators
DEADLINE – April 29, 2024
About the Program
Kobold Press has launched the Kobold Creates program to support digital creators, networks, and gamers playing Kobold Press products. In short, Kobold Press will provide sponsorship funds for digital content that showcases the Tales of the Valiant RPG in 2024. The program is open to various pitches, including but not limited to actual plays, podcasts, short-form content, interview shows, and YouTube series. This Tales of the Valiant project does not necessarily have to be a new idea, it can also be the continuation of an existing series or longer story as long as ToV is involved. For the inaugural launch of this program, we’re celebrating the launch of the Tales of the Valiant RPG.
At Kobold Press, we are committed to supporting content creators worldwide by offering these annual sponsorship dollars. Our aim is to foster new groups and ideas that help the TTRPG community grow and thrive. This program will continue annually to support and provide a strong foundation for the future of the TTRPG community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- WHO – All digital content creators can apply, regardless of following or audience size. You don’t need a big audience, just a dedicated one.
- WHEN – All pitched projects must occur between June – September of 2024.
- WHAT – The project must be focused on the Tales of the Valiant RPG products and released publicly to everyone once created.
- WHERE – Creators must complete the form below by April 29, following all instructions, to be considered. Late applications will be disqualified.
DEADLINES
- Application Deadline – April 29 @ 11:59pm PT
- Recipient Announcements – May 10 @ Kobold Con live
- Content Release – Between June 1 and September 30, 2024
Selection Process
Kobold Press will select 10 projects in 2024 to receive a $500 sponsorship to support their creative ideas. A panel of anonymous judges, including a Kobold Staff member, a TTRPG freelancer, and a special guest TTRPG content creator, will lead the selection process. The judges will be focused on diversity, creativity of the pitch, and scope of work.
Final selected projects will be announced live on Twitch and YouTube at Kobold Con on Friday, May 10, 2024, during our Kobold Showcase.
What we ARE looking for:
- Content creators from all over the world. You do not need to be based in the US.
- Integration of the Tales of the Valiant system into your games, stories, series, and ideas.
- Digital content only; All digital content platforms accepted. (Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Social Media, etc.)
- Unique project ideas that match the scope of funding
- Creators eager and excited for ToV’s launch in May & June
What we are NOT looking for:
- Product ads or reviews (If you are Press/Reviewer, please visit our Kobold Connection form)
- Panels or Convention appearances
- Content released behind a paywall (Patreon or subscriber-only models)
- Adult or Mature content (Rated-R+)
- Pitches for adventures, world-building, writing, art, or anything else related to book production
- Projects focusing on past Kobold Press titles and books
- Projects that require Kobold Press to host or stream for you.
Selected projects will receive:
- $500 to spend on the project as you see fit
- Kobold Creates on-boarding meeting with our Content Production Manager, Kendo
- First access to our new store affiliate program where you can earn money
- Kobold Press social media/Discord sharing & support of your project
- One highlight placement in our weekly newsletter serving over 55K people
- A single interview on our weekly Kobold Chats livestream about the project
- PDFs of the Tales of the Valiant books and VTT access keys for your team
- One ToV Slip Case provided for Giveaways or Unboxings (valued at $129)
Selected projects will be asked to include the company logo and the Tales of the Valiant RPG logo on all final content released. Once projects are selected, Kobold Press will have no additional say in the content curation process. We consider this a hands-off sponsorship.
Next Steps
Begin by familiarizing yourself with the Tales of the Valiant RPG and the Black Flag Reference Document (BFRD). This year, we are specifically looking for projects highlighting the core ToV books, Player’s Guide and Monster Vault. You can find more information at talesofthevaliant.com
Once you have an idea, interested creators should complete the form below by April 29 at 11:49 pm PT. Please make sure to read and follow all instructions carefully, as failing to meet them may result in disqualification.
