Heckna! Carnival Horror Campaign Setting for 5e DnD
Created by Hit Point Press
Will you see through the glitzy and glamorous charade or fall prey to Heckna’s everlasting torment?
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Ask us anything!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 07:43:13 AM
Hey backers!
This is a bit of a special post! The rewards progress update is coming, but we wanted to connect with you first for the next update.
When we launched Heckna in 2020, we had a very different idea of what the project would look like that as you can probably tell, didn’t play out as expected or intended. As we’re seeing the glimmer of wrapping the project up on the horizon we wanted to address this experience with you and answer the questions you have about this campaign and Hit Point Press.
This is your chance to ask your questions to the team directly! We will be filming our responses to submitted questions for a video to include in our next update.
We’re doing this because we want to offer transparency and be accountable to where we missed the mark here.
We hope by answering your questions, you can get a clearer picture of the project as a whole and what we’ve taken away from the experience as creators.
The form will be accepting submissions until March 21st 11:59 PM and from there, we will read through them all and film our responses. The video will be posted with our next update!
Thank you!
The Heckna Team
Heckna February Update : Book and Box Set Pre-Production Samples
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 07:32:38 AM
Hey backers!
We hope you’ve had an awesome February! This month we’ve been focused on coordinating getting the remaining pre-production samples and providing feedback on the ones we’ve already received (check them out in last month’s update!). We’ve got some images below of the samples of the book and the box set–as they came in at the end of last week we need to give them a thorough review but we are SO excited to hold them for the first time.
Book and Box Set Samples
Please note: These are being reviewed thoroughly by the team before mass production!
Production and Digital Rewards
As we mentioned in the last update, if all goes as expected with mass production and freight shipping, we anticipate fulfillment in late May or early June. We’ll keep you updated along the way of any changes!
The design of remaining digital rewards (character sheets, maps, card decks, etc.) are still in progress and the team is hoping to have them ready for distribution soon. The comic is finished and is being assembled with the above digital rewards for distribution!
We also have a message from David Lipman of Panda games for you regarding the production process:
Hi Heckna Backers. I want to step in and apologize for the delays we've had with this project. Prepress took longer than anticipated and things slowed down for us over the holidays and during the Chinese New Year break. We can assure you this project is a top priority for us and our team is working hard to have everything in production by the end of the month. Currently we are working on the final samples of some of the printed components, which should be finished soon. Then it's just a matter of reviewing and approving those. All of the work we've been putting in has been making Heckna a beautiful product and we're excited to get it in your hands.
January Update, Rewards Progress + Pre-Production Sample Previews!
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 12:13:16 PM
Hey backers!
Happy new year! We’re back with our first update of 2023. The main focus of the past month has been to wrap up proofing and move production along. Read on for the updates!
Production Progress, Freight and Fulfillment Timeline
Digital proofing took longer than initially expected as there were many changes requested by the manufacturers in addition to some indirect impacts from COVID in China. Pre-production samples have just arrived in the warehouse today and we will be taking a close look at them before providing feedback to the manufacturers. From there, if all looks good with the printed review copies, mass production will begin. Check out the preview images a little further down in the update!
Our last timeline update was in the summer of 2022, so we’d like to give you the dates we are currently anticipating based on where we’re at in production.
Freight timelines have improved since our last estimate, so we anticipate it to take only 1-2 months instead of 3. If all goes as expected, this will put fulfillment in late May or early June.
Remaining digital rewards are in progress and being prioritized with design.
Sample Previews
These are not final and will be reviewed thoroughly by the team before mass production!
Samples of the decks!
Table view of the GM screen!
GM view of the GM screen!
Heckna Poster
Maphew! Note: The sample got scrunched up in transit
Standees
Reference card example
More reference cards from the deck!
Playing card examples! Note: The foil is not included in the sample, but will be part of the final deck
Hit Point Press + OGLs
We know folks might be curious on what the OGL news means for this campaign. Heckna content and rewards will continue as expected, and there is no change to our release or distribution plans.
For those of you using Heckna on Alchemy (or are interested in Alchemy VTT in general), they are offering 3 months of their unlimited subscription free! This offer includes D&D Beyond importer tools. Check it out!
End of Year Update
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Dec 23, 2022 at 08:47:54 PM
Hey backers!
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this holiday season! Here is the short and sweet last update for 2022.
Production Progress + Digital Rewards
Since the last update, the team has been focused on getting the book and remaining physical materials into print. We expect to have some exciting news when we return in the new year regarding mass production and we are still on track with the timeline provided this summer.
Additional digital rewards (i.e. maps) are in progress.
October Update
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 01:08:04 AM
Hey backers!
We've got an update on the physical rewards for you and, in the spirit of the spookiest season of the year, we wanted to share a few productions from The Revelia to get you in the mood this week! Check out how some folks are clowning around under the tent. 🎪
Production Progress
Book + Physical Rewards – Physical rewards have completed initial proofing (this is where the manufacturing process is analyzed to eliminate errors or defects in mass production) and we're eagerly awaiting the samples from the run to review.
From there, the team will identify any areas that need changes and will work with our manufacturing partners to implement them. Completing this phase will mean we're one step closer to the fun part (mass production!).
Based on the timeline provided in an update earlier this summer, we're on track with those estimates.
Here are some images we've received from the manufacturers of a few of the rewards in proofing! (Please note that these are not finalized and are still undergoing revisions, this is just a peek behind the curtain during this process!)
It's the Maphew!
The enamel pin!
Tickets!
SHINY tickets!
Don’t forget to claim your Alchemy code!
We’ve collaborated with the amazing team at Alchemy RPG to create a VTT version of Heckna that we will be making available to all backers at no additional cost.
If you have any questions regarding the module or using Alchemy, reach out to [email protected]. Codes are valid to redeem before the end of October, so be sure to useyourssoon!
Check out some actual plays featuring Heckna before Halloween! Did we miss any other amazing creators we should know about? Shout them (or yourselves!) out in the comments!
Midway Madness
From the video description!:
ROLLYROON VOR REVELIA, EVERYONE! You're invited to join us in The Revelia, a very dark and mysterious carnival, as we beginning our newest #actualplay of #Heckna! This all female cast is ready to take this circus by storm and learn about all the secrets it has hidden within.
Let's Roll Characters Presents: Heckna
From the video description!:
Welcome to episode one our first ever liveplay! Emilio takes up the DM staff and leads Windee, Dave, Brad, and Christian in a surreal adventure through Heckna's Revelia, a setting by the amazing Hit Point Press.
You can also revisit some of our very own Halloween specials featuring Heckna below!
Are We The Baddies?
There comes a time in every party's journey when they have to ask themselves, are WE the baddies? In this one-shot, the gang of revelers known as Heckna's Hellions are tasked with taking down and corrupting the worst, most annoying threat to the Revelia ever: a paladin.
Heckna! Halloween Adventure
DMed by Heckna author Ashley Warren, five players -- Jasmine Bhullar, Kayla Cline, Surena Marie, Tanya Rowe, and Gail Simone -- explore the dangers and delights of The Revelia.
