A Player-Based Sourcebook for D&D 5e taking your characters across the planes. 108 subclasses, 18 playable species, spells and more.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Pre-Fulfilment Update: Last Chance to Change Address!
9 months ago
– Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 11:11:50 PM
Exciting News, Physical Fulfilment Starts Soon
Hey Planar Travelers!
We’ve got an exciting update on The Planar Codex (5e). The print run is currently underway with our manufacturing partners, and everything is moving steadily toward the finish line. Once printing is complete (about 1 month), stock will be shipped to our US based fulfilment partners for processing and delivery (another month).
At this stage, we’re on track to begin shipping pledges to backers in approximately two months.
Final Call to Update Your Shipping Address
This is your last opportunity to update your shipping details before fulfilment begins. All addresses will be locked on July 15, 2025.
If you need to make any changes after the above date, please contact us via:
May Update #2: Print Samples, Gold Editions, and Fulfillment News!
10 months ago
– Wed, May 21, 2025 at 06:01:32 PM
Hello, Planar Adventurers!
We have exciting news and a few important updates to share as we reach the pointy end of our journey together.
Print Samples Have Arrived!
We are thrilled to announce that we have received the print samples for the Special Edition Hardcover and the Planar Spells Card Deck, and we couldn’t be more impressed by the overall quality! The craftsmanship, weight, and finish are truly stunning.
We’ve included some photos below so you can see for yourselves. Take a look and marvel at what’s coming your way!
Adjustments and Improvements
While we are amazed by the quality, we did spot a few major defects in the samples. The good news? Our printer has already addressed these issues and is sending out new, corrected samples for our review. We’re committed to delivering a book that meets the highest standards, and we won’t settle for anything less.
A Surprise Upgrade: Gold Edition!
Here’s an unexpected twist: We requested silver foiling for the cover title and accents, but the printer delivered gold instead. While this wasn’t what we originally specified, we absolutely love how it looks! The gold foiling is rich, elegant, and gives the book a truly premium feel.
Phil discovering GOLD!
After much deliberation, we’ve decided to embrace this happy accident. All Kickstarter Edition hardcover books will now be known as the Gold Edition! To match, the book ribbon will also be gold, making your copy even more special.
Revised Fulfillment Timeline
Due to the need to resample and ensure all defects are corrected before the big print run, fulfillment of the Gold Edition hardcover and Planar Spells Card Decks has been delayed into July. We sincerely apologize for this additional delay, we know how eager you are to receive your rewards.
However, we promise that these extra steps are being taken to ensure you receive the best possible version of the book. Your patience and understanding mean the world to us as we work to get everything just right.
Roll20 Conversion Update
For our digital adventurers, we have great news: The Roll20 conversion of The Planar Codex has just completed playtesting and QA checks. We’re now making final edits based on feedback and expect to deliver the completed digital module and compendium access to backers within the fortnight.
Thank You
We are so close to the finish line, and your support continues to inspire us every step of the way. Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate these final hurdles. We can’t wait to put the Gold Edition of The Planar Codex, and all the magic it contains, into your hands!
May 2025 Update: Into Production!
10 months ago
– Fri, May 09, 2025 at 06:20:31 PM
Greetings, Planar Travelers!
We’re thrilled to share a monumental milestone: Development on The Planar Codex is 100% complete! Every word written, every piece of art finished, every rule and subclass polished-our creative journey is done, and the project is now in the hands of our production partners.
Where We Are Now
Writing: Complete
Artwork: Complete
Editing: Complete
Layout & Proofing: Complete
Development: 100% Finished!
What’s Next: Production & Manufacturing
We are officially in the production and manufacturing phase! Here’s what’s happening right now:
We’re awaiting print samples for both the Special Edition Hardcover and the Planar Spells Card Deck.
Once these samples arrive, we’ll review them carefully to ensure everything looks and feels perfect.
Once we are happy with the samples (likely in the next two weeks), we’ll give the green light for the final, big print run!
The Planar Codex Roll20 version: Great news! We have just 100% completed the Roll20 conversion of the book. This compendium entry has been created so that all subclasses, species, feats and spells will be all workable with your Roll20 character sheets and the back-end rules integrations. It's more than just a PDF in Roll20 - it has complete integration with the compendium tools.
Expect the Roll20 version delivered within the next two weeks.
Schedule Update: Navigating Tariff Delays
We want to sincerely apologize for a slight delay in our production timeline. Due to the ongoing tariff disputes between the USA and China, we’ve had to pause and let the dust settle before moving forward with final print runs with our Chinese printing partners. This has set us back by about a month, as we work to avoid unexpected costs and ensure the best possible quality for your rewards.
As it stands, we are now aiming to have all backer rewards shipped by the end of June. Thank you for your patience and understanding-we’re moving as quickly as possible given the current global trade situation and remain fully committed to delivering The Planar Codex to you soon.
Thank You!
This project wouldn’t exist without your belief and enthusiasm. We’re so excited to put The Planar Codex and the Planar Spells deck into your hands (and on your shelves and at your tables!). The finish line is in sight-thank you for journeying with us across the planes!
Cody, Chris, and Phil The Planar Codex Team | Daggerwood Games www.daggerwood.com
Daggerwood Games and USA Import Tariffs - What this means for The Planar Codex backers
11 months ago
– Sun, Apr 06, 2025 at 06:19:43 PM
Hey there Backers!
As you may be aware, recent developments in global trade have introduced significant changes that are affecting the tabletop gaming industry. The U.S. president's announcement of new tariffs on imports from numerous countries, including China, has created considerable uncertainty and disruption for publishers, especially smaller publishing houses like us at Daggerwood Games.
The Impact on Our Operations
We're going to be pretty transparent here so that we can keep you all in the loop too. Here's some hard facts about how this will likely impact Daggerwood Games and our products.
Tariff Costs: As an importer, we face additional costs when bringing our products into the United States. Especially because our printing partners are based in China. These tariffs apply to the production cost of our games, which means that even if we've already covered production expenses abroad, we still incur new and potentially substantial costs upon importation. As we print in China currently, we'll be incurring the largest of the tariffs at a whopping 54% tax on production costs as we freight our stock into the USA to our US-based warehouse and fulfillment partners.
This inevitably leads to one of the two following options:
Us absorbing the additional costs and not passing them through to our customers. As you may or may not know, sales margins in the TTRPG industry are very narrow (and would be non-existent if printed in the USA, hence the need for China manufacturing). Simply absorbing such a massive tariff is simply impossible for small publishing houses like Daggerwood Games, if we want to keep the lights on and the doors open for business.
Increased final prices on our physical books and card/accessories for our customers. We also do not want to place all of the additional cost onto our customers, it's simply not how we want to foster community within our hobby.
The best option that we are currently weighing up is to split costs between absorbing them as a publisher and passing on a portion to the final prices of the products. What that split will be is yet to be determined, but we'll always aim to keep the prices as low as feasibly possible. You have our word on that.
How is The Planar Codex Kickstarter impacted? Currently only one of our projects is impacted. The Planar Codex. But it's the exact worst timing for it as we just approved the 1000 book and 250 card deck print runs to start only a week before the tariffs dropped on us. This kicker here is that our Kickstarter backers for this project paid for their products and shipping well in advance of all of this, so the tariffs were not covered in original estimations and charges.
And I say clearly here:
If you're a backer, you've given us your support and placed your trust in us, and we will not betray that promise to deliver as originally intended.
Potential Delays
The Planar Codex schedule will NOT be impacted. The print run is already ordered, and production is well underway.
In the near future, however, the changing trade environment may require us to explore new manufacturing locations and supply chains in the future. This could lead to delays in the production and release of some future Kickstarters and the restocking of existing physical products once our stock runs low as we navigate these changes. Right now, we have enough stock on hand to ensure this is not an immediate problem.
Transparency and Adaptation
We value transparency and open communication with our community. The situation remains fluid, with tariffs potentially being adjusted or special exemptions being considered for books and board games (fingers crossed). We will closely monitor these developments and remain flexible in our strategies.
Collaboration and Support
We are working closely with our peers in the tabletop gaming industry to share ideas and strategies for navigating this challenging time. Your support is invaluable as we strive to adapt and continue delivering immersive gaming experiences.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this period. We will keep you updated on any significant changes and appreciate your patience as we work through these complexities.
Your Next Great Adventure Still Starts Here
At Daggerwood Games, we remain committed to crafting innovative stories and experiences for players of all levels. Despite the current challenges, we are dedicated to empowering you to create worlds, forge legends, and embrace the magic of play.
Stay tuned for updates, and let's navigate this journey together!
Love and Thanks
The Daggerwood Games team
Fulfillment Update: DIGITAL REWARDS ARE HERE! The Planar Codex: Digital Rewards Delivered!
12 months ago
– Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 12:22:08 AM
Howdy Planar Codex Backers!
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that all the primary digital rewards have been fulfilled and delivered to backers who pledged at tiers that included them, as well as those who included them as add-ons!
Thank you so much for sticking with us through this past year of crowdfunding and development, we are so excited to show you the fruits of our labors.
Specifically, the following rewards have now been completely fulfilled:
The Planar Codex PDF (1217 backers)
The Planar Codex Character Sheet PDF (173 backers)
Planar Spells Printable Card Deck PDF (23 backers)
These digital files have been distributed via DrivethruRPG.com. Please check the inbox of the email address you provided in your Backerkit surveys for a notification email from DrivethruRPG.
Note: If you backed all three rewards, you'll have received three emails, one per reward.
The Roll20 Version
A quick note that the Roll20 version of The Planar Codex is still in development and will be delivered in the coming weeks.
The Physical Rewards
As for the physical rewards (hardcover book and card deck) These are currently with our printers, and we are expecting test prints within the next few weeks. We'll be sure to post photos and flick-through vids when they arrive!
We appreciate your patience and continued support!
We hope you enjoy your digital rewards and would LOVE to hear what you think in the comments below!
What's your first-look favorite subclass or species?
What's your favorite piece of art?
Cheers
Cody, Chris, and Phil The Planar Codex Team | Daggerwood Games www.daggerwood.com
