Building Support for TTRPG Creators

Applications DEADLINE APRIL 16, 2025

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 Labyrinth Worldbook and Adventure book. The program is open to various pitches, including but not limited to actual plays, podcasts, short-form content, interview shows, and YouTube series. This ToV Labyrinth project does not necessarily have to be a new idea. It can also be the continuation of an existing series or a longer story as long as Labyrinth content is involved.

At Kobold Press, we are committed to supporting content creators worldwide by offering these annual sponsorship dollars. We aim 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 May – September of 2025.
WHAT – The project must be focused on the Tales of the Valiant Labyrinth products and released publicly to everyone once created.
WHERE – Creators must complete the form below no later than April 16, 2025, and follow all instructions to be considered. Late applications will be disqualified.

2025 DEADLINES

2025 Applications will open during the Kobold Con 2025 event happening online March 28 – 30, 2025.

2025 Application Deadline – April 16, 2025
2025 Recipient Announcements – May 7, 2025
2025 Content Release – Between May 2025 and Dec 2025

Selection Process

Kobold Press will select multiple projects in 2025 to each 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 using the Labyrinth Worldbook and Adventure book.

Creators who have applied in the past are encouraged to apply again.

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, VTTs, 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 Labyrinth books and VTT access keys for your team
Labyrinth Worldbook hardcover for giveaway

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. We consider this a non-exclusive, 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 ToV Labyrinth Worldbook and Labyrinth Adventures book.

You can find more information HERE on those products. You can also download the free Labyrinth PDF Preview on DriveThruRPG or Kobold Press Store for more details and a complete Table of Contents on these products.

DOWNLOAD THE LABYRINTH PREVIEW PDF

You can also learn more about the setting and world design from the creators by watching our Scouting Party YouTube series.

Once you have an idea, interested creators should complete the form below by April 16, 2025 at 11:59pm PT. Please read and follow all instructions carefully, as failing to meet them may result in disqualification.

Application – opening for submissions UNTIL APRIL 16, 2025

Contact Name(Required)

Contact Email(Required)

Channel/Network/Podcast Name

Social Media Platforms (only provide your most active)

Twitter

Facebook

Tiktok

Twitch

Instagram

Youtube

Other

Media Kit

Please upload your Media Kit as a PDF if you have one. This is not required and will not count against you if you do not have one.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Do you have a Kobold Press store account already?(Required)

Yes

Have you used Kobold Press products in your content previously?(Required)

Yes

If selected, when would you release the project? Please give solid dates if you have them. If you are unsure, please estimate by the month (May – December 2025).(Required)

0 of 500 max characters

The Pitch

In 500 words or less, please describe the nature of your idea and the scope of the work. Include things like the cast members you’ll be working with, how you plan to highlight Tales of the Valiant or Labyrinth Worldbook, and what makes this project unique. Creators can choose to opt out of writing a pitch and provide a PDF Pitch Deck instead. Remember that judges will only have what you provide them, so be clever about how you present information. Any form submission without a Pitch or Pitch Deck upload will be disqualified. (See the ToV Labyrinth PDF Preview on DriveThruRPG or Kobold Press Store for more details and a complete Table of Contents.)

0 of 2500 max characters

Pitch Deck (instead of written Pitch)

Creators can choose to opt out of writing a pitch above and provide a PDF Pitch Deck instead. Remember that judges will only have what you provide them, so be clever about how you present information. | Files should be save in the following format: projectname-kobooldcreates-2025.pdf | Any form submission without a Pitch or Pitch Deck upload will be disqualified.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 400 MB.

The Labyrinth setting excites me because…(Required)

Finish the line above, briefly sharing your excitement for the Labyrinth Worldbook and Labyrinth Adventures.

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Project Support(Required)

Briefly describe how the funds from Kobold Creates will support your project. Do not provide a budgetary breakdown. We are only seeking information on how these funds will help you achieve your creative goals with this project.

0 of 500 max characters

Link to Past Sample Work

Please link to only one sample of work. This sample should highlight your best work or past creations similar to your pitch.

I understand…

I understand that Kobold Press will not help produce, design, or manage the project idea submitted.

I understand that if my project is selected, I will only receive funds once it has gone into production and has a dedicated release timeline.

I understand that if my pitch is selected, I must place the ToV and Kobold Press logos on all final released content for this project.

I understand that this pitch remains my original content, and Kobold Press will not use or duplicate the likeness of the project idea in the future, even if you are not selected as a finalist.