Black Isle Studios

Help stave off the Mayan Apocalypse by replacing it with a virtual apocalypse.

Contributions will add time to the Mayan clock – pushing back the Mayan Apocalypse – and advance the PV13 countdown. When the PV13 goal is reached, we’ll be able to finish our replacement magic (aka, extraordinarily complicated physics) and completely thwart the Mayan Apocalypse.

Because we are fighting off the Apocalypse, the contributions will be accepted immediately, not after 30 days. (But you can come back later to increase your participation to receive the higher level rewards if you so choose.)

$10+ contributions will receive:

• Access to a special Black Isle forum. You can read about the ongoing fight to save the world. (And PV13.)
• A copper BIMAR forum badge.
• A Certificate of Recognition at the end of 30 days.

$20+ contributions will receive:

• Access to the private forum as well as posting privileges.
• A silver BIMAR forum badge.
• A Certificate of Merit at the end of 30 days.

And last, but certainly not least, the Top 20 Contributors. Those who really care enough to Save the World. Obviously the most Intelligent and Charming Visionaries among us. Those who should be honored by parades, statues, and overpriced stadiums.

We’ll put them on the Hero board. It’s the least we can do. But, surprise, we will do more.

When the Mayan Apocalypse is over the Top 20/Hero Board contributors will receive:

• Access to the private forum as well as posting privileges.
• A gold BIMAR forum badge/banner.
• And a Certificate of Valor at the end of 30 days.
• Hero Board listing.

And yes, all contributors will be able to claim “Mayan Apocalypse Thwarter” on their resumes.

Obviously, since this is replacing an actual apocalypse, PV13 is now the most important game ever created. We are handling this great responsibility with abject humility.

Here are more details:

Black Isle Studios
Project V13

Project V13 (PV13) is the first planned Black Isle Studios release in years, a post-apocalyptic strategy RPG. You will create a character to represent yourself within the game world. Your character will be a hardy adventurer from a variety of backgrounds; one of the last remaining humans, a new breed mutant, or a technologically advanced cyborg. The choice is yours.

Once you have determined your character’s background, you will found your “colony”. From a deserted city, a broken down military base, or even the ruins of an oil pumping station, the colony will be yours to rebuild and control. Attract non-player characters for guards, peons, scientists, and other activities. Or, if you are the type that so desires, shanghai the NPCs. Put them to work rebuilding your society and improving your colony.

Meanwhile, you will experience grand adventures to gather the resources and ancient technologies as well as fight back the enemy hordes. Your character will gain experience, advance skills, learn new talents and gain access to incredibly powerful equipment. Or die trying.

Explore the world, meet friends, and fight your neighbors for control of resources. PV13 will be your chance to rebuild a devastated world.

About the Team

We’re an experienced team of game developers. We love the post-apocalyptic genre and want to do something exciting with it. PV13 has been in development for years, but we’ve had to make some major changes recently. We believe the changes are for the better and we’re excited about working on this new iteration of PV13.

We Need Help

But we can’t do it alone. We need to raise money to put together a prototype. We need more developers and staff. This is a big world we’re developing.

The prototype will be a “proof of concept”. It won’t have the entire world or a finished game. We’ve got some great ideas, but they haven’t been tested in the crucible of actual play. We need time and money. We’ll have most, if not all, systems in the proof of concept. We’ll be able to run around the world, interacting with NPCs and objects, basic combat, building and worker management, and test the other core gameplay mechanics.

We can then use this prototype to raise the additional funds necessary to complete the game.

Our backers will have immediate access to a private forum, where you will be able to interact with the developers. You’ll have the earliest possible access to the friends and family beta test towards the end of development. You will be able to influence the game’s ultimate direction by providing valuable feedback.