Do you need Gods of the Forbidden North to run The Overlords of Steel?
No. Both products exist in the same world/setting but each is a standalone mega-adventure.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 11:55
What game system is The Overlords of Steel designed for?
Old-School Essentials by Necrotic Gnome, though it is fully compatible with B/X and other classic old-school fantasy RPGs, like Hyperborea, OSRIC, Basic Fantasy RPG, Swords & Wizardry, etc.
Last updated: September 05, 2026 08:42
Does this book contain science-fiction elements?
Only minor pseudo-scientific elements. They can be easily removed or re-flavored as being magical in nature. (But, good heavens, why would you want to do something rash like that?)
Last updated: August 20, 2026 15:33
Is shipping included with each pledge level?
No, you will be charged for shipping in the early summer of 2027 through BackerKit’s pledge manager.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 14:51
Do physical print books include the PDFs?
Yes, always. They also include each book’s VTT Map Packs (labeled and unlabeled) + VTT Art Packs (all of a book’s exterior and interior illustration files in PNG format).
Last updated: August 20, 2026 14:51
When will digital rewards be delivered?
For The Overlords of Steel, the PDFs and VTT Map & Art Packs will be delivered in June 2027.
For Gods of the Forbidden North, the PDFs and VTT Maps & Art Packs will be delivered 2-3 weeks after the crowdfunding campaign ends in late October 2026.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 12:08
When do $1 Early Reservation Backers get their Bonus Adventure?
Around December 2026/January 2027. The PDFs will arrive first, while the softcover booklets will arrive 4-6 weeks later.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 12:13
What is the difference between the Premium Hardcover Edition and the Black Signature Edition?
Both editions are absolutely gorgeous.
The Premium Edition books come in a traditional U.S. letter-size format (8.5 x 11”) printed using richer ink on heavier 80# matte-coated paper with a glossy, durable, smythe-sewn hardcover. They also include a colored reading ribbon.
But the Black Signature Edition books are personally signed & individually numbered by the author. They boast an exquisite hardcover made of black vegan leather, a raised banded spine, a recessed front-cover artwork panel, metallic silver foil titling, subtle blind debossing, dark charcoal endpapers, gunmetal page edging, and two stylized colored reading ribbons.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 12:01
What is included in the 4-Book Library pledge levels?
You get one copy of The Overlords of Steel (400+ pages) and one copy of each volume of the Gods of the Forbidden North trilogy (1,612 pages total).
4-Book Digital Library: All digital content for these books, their PDFs + all of their VTT Map & Art Packs.
4-Book Premium Library: All premium hardcover editions of these 4 books + their PDFs + all of their VTT Map & Art Packs.
4-Book Signature Library: The Black Signature Edition of Overlords + all 3 Premium Hardcover Editions of GotFN Trilogy + all of their PDFs + all of their VTT Map & Art Packs.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 12:05
Do you have Stretch Goals?
No. We are doing a trio of Timed Releases every Tuesday of the campaign’s mid-month period (Sept. 15, 22, and 29). These announcements will unveil new aspects of the project that haven’t been mentioned yet.
Last updated: August 20, 2026 11:32
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