Welcome to the Stormforge Patreon Analysis and Breakdown Page™. Here, we will provide a breakdown of the tiers and give you the full details on each of the perks, so you can make the most informed decision regarding which tier is right for you. We also commit to full transparency regarding how the income from patrons is used exclusively for the production of new, better products and services. While reading, keep in mind that every subsequent tier includes all benefits from the ones before it.
Hovering over each perk will display the full information about it.
Tier 1 $3
This is the basic level of support, but also the one we encourage most people to get. It is the crucial backbone of every Patreon and it gives us the scaffolding from which to scale upward. If you want to just support our work and rep Stormforge, this is the best way, and we will try to make it worth your while.
Below is a list of the perks in this tier:
Discord benefits
You will get a special role in SFP's discord server, which will distinguish you from other users.
Patrons also get access to special text and voice channels not visible to regular users.
Voting power
We want to make the games and features that players want to see. Whenever we set to work on something new, we will put up a poll for patrons to vote on which new things we should work to bring you first.
Exclusive posts
Patreon is the platform that gives us the most opportunity to interact directly with the community. We get to post not only news and updates exclusive for patrons, but also regularly provide you with heaps of additional useful and interesting content.
Special thanks
A mere "thank you" would do injustice to the opportunity patrons provide us via this platform. That is why, from here on out, every Stormforge product will include a special dedication page with a personal thanks to each and every patron.
Tier 2 $9
The middle tier is for the Stormforge aficionados that want as much content as soon as they can get it. If you want to get in behind the scene, this option might be best for you, as it focuses on previews, updates, and interaction with the devs before products are finalised.
Below is a list of the perks in this tier:
Early access
Whenever we release a new product or feature, it will have an exclusive premiere* on Patreon, during which time patrons will be able to grab it before anyone else.
We plan to include special perks to early access customers, however this announcement is scheduled for a later date.
*Please do keep in mind that every dev that's part of the Stormforge Productions game publishing collective has their own release cadence and schedule. We have commited to early access programs, but every dev decides and sets the window of opportunity for their brand and how long the exclusive premie will last before the game is released for everyone.
Discount codes
As a member of the advisery, you get to grab new products and features early at a discount*.
Life gets in the way, and we understand that. Members of the avisery that fail to grab a product during its exclusive premiere that were patrons of SFP at the time can request a special discount code for a flat $9 discount.**
*Please do keep in mind that every dev that's part of the Stormforge Productions game publishing collective has their own pricing methodology. We have committed to discount codes for exclusive premiers, but every dev will set their own discount rates.
**The flat $9 discount code works on every single product offered by SFP.
Sneak peaks and previews
Enjoy special behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming products and features. By knowing what's coming you can not only get involved in the process and get your voice heard before everything is set in stone, but you can also better plan ahead.
Design chat
Pitch ideas, give feedback on upcoming products and features, and get feedback from our developers on your own projects in tête-à-tête voice calls with members of SFP.
This personal touch is something we are most excited about and one of the biggest reasons we are opening up the revenue stream of Patreon.
Tier 3 $15
For the fans of SFP that want to go above and beyond the call of duty, the artisanal tier awaits. Get the most bang out of every single buck and get involved in the development process. If you want a hand in what we make and how it can best suit your gaming needs, this is the tier for you.
Below is a list of the perks in this tier:
Free book
Every single month you will receive a special redemption code for an absolutely free digital copy of any game in our DTRPG or Itch catalogues.
At-cost hard copies
As long as you are an artisan, you can purchase any physical edition of our games at-cost. Just pay the printer not a single penny above what the pages, ink, cover, and shipping are worth, and enjoy beautiful paperback and hardcover editions of your favourite games.
This service is available only through our DTRPG store, you cannot redeem an Itch product this way.
Decide what goes on the polls
While other patrons also get to vote on what we work on next, as an artisan you get to decide what goes to the polls in the first place!
This is one of the main ways to get involved and make sure what we are putting out is what you want to see.
Fan requests
Pitch ideas! Is there anything you want that an existing or upcoming product is lacking, needs change, or you simply want added? Submit a request and we commit to honouring it to the best of our abilities*. This is the premiere way to get your needs met and your awesome ideas realised in published products.
*Within reason. The integrity of a developer's work is sacred. While we can't promise that every single idea or request will get implemented, we are committed to providing a channel for expressing those ideas, and every single dev will make their best to realise your awesome vision within the creative scope of their project. If something doesn't work exactly as you pitched it, they will be open to a back and forth, until both parties are happy.