P.T. Lamark’s Cryptid Codex: A Bestiary for 5e

Survey Progress Update & Order Lock Coming This Week
8 months ago – Mon, Feb 09, 2026 at 09:02:28 AM

Hey everyone,

We’re making great progress on P.T. Lamark’s Cryptid Codex, and we wanted to share a quick but important update as we move into the next phase.

Survey Status

As of today, nearly 90% of surveys have been completed. Huge thanks to everyone who has already filled theirs out. If you’re one of the remaining folks who hasn’t yet, now is the time. We need that information to make sure your order is correct and accounted for. Please complete your BackerKit survey as soon as possible if you haven’t already.

Order Lock This Week

Shortly after the order lock, cards will be charged for shipping costs and any add-ons purchased through BackerKit. You’ll receive notice before this happens, but please make sure your payment information is up to date. If you’ve been thinking about grabbing anything extra, now is the moment. Our cryptid pins have been especially popular, and this is your last chance to add items before we lock everything down.

Art Is Nearly Complete

We’re also very close to finalizing all of the artwork for the codex. At this stage, the vast majority of creatures are illustrated, with only a small handful of pieces finishing up polish and final passes. Here’s a preview of three entries coming together right now: The Ogopogo, from our international unlocks. Alongside it is the Teratorn, a colossal skyborne predator. And the Frontier Vampire, drawn from early borderland legends.

Seeing these illustrations land has been incredibly rewarding! With the art nearly locked, we’re pushing closer and closer to having early playtesting material available. As layouts get underway, we’ll be able to start pulling together preview spreads and test content for the table. We’ll have more to share on that front soon once the layout phase officially begins.

Once again, thank you all for the incredible support and enthusiasm for this project. We’re excited to keep things moving.

More updates soon!
– The Dice Dungeons Team

Happy New Year! January Update.
9 months ago – Thu, Jan 08, 2026 at 12:17:52 PM

Happy New Year everyone!! We hope you had a great holiday season and are starting the year strong. We wanted to kick off January with a quick progress update and a look at what’s coming next for P.T. LaMarck’s Cryptid Codex.

BackerKit Surveys Progress

As of today, 83% of surveys have been completed. Thank you to everyone who has already filled theirs out.

If you have not received your survey email, you can access it directly through your original BackerKit invite link. If you are having trouble finding it or believe something went wrong, please email us at [email protected] and we will help get you sorted.

The sooner surveys are completed, the sooner we can lock numbers for manufacturing. That step is critical for scheduling print timelines and moving the project forward.

Add-Ons Still Open

You can still add items to your pledge right now through your BackerKit survey. This is the best time to grab anything you might have missed during the campaign.

So far, the Mothman Leather Journals and the Exclusive Lapel Pins have been the most popular add-ons. If you were on the fence about those, now is the time to include them.

Preview PDFs and What We’re Working On

We have seen a number of questions about the next preview PDF and playtest materials. Right now, our primary focus is making sure all surveys are completed and that every backer is properly supported in BackerKit.

Behind the scenes, our artists are hard at work creating new illustrations, and writing on the book is continuing steadily. Once more of the written content (including stat blocks) and art are finalized, we will move into layout. After layout is complete, we will begin playtesting.

There is still a lot of work ahead before playtesting can begin, but we fully intend to provide a meaningful runway for testing and feedback once we reach that stage. We want those materials in your hands as soon as it is realistic to do so.

Thank you again for the incredible support. We will have more art to share soon and will continue to keep you updated as we move through each stage of the process.

 - The Dice Dungeons Team

BackerKit Surveys Are Live + Timeline Update
10 months ago – Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 09:51:42 AM

Hi everyone,

We have an exciting update for you today as we move P.T. LaMarck’s Cryptid Codex into the next phase. Thank you for your patience while we got everything lined up on our end.

BackerKit Surveys Are Live

The BackerKit pledge manager is officially live, and surveys have now been sent to all backers. You’ll use the survey to confirm your shipping address, select your rewards, and choose any add-ons for Cryptid Codex.

If you do not see the survey email yet, check the inbox connected to your Kickstarter account, along with spam or promotions folders. You can also jump straight to your survey using this link:

Survey Recovery Link: https://cryptid-codex.backerkit.com/

We did hit a snag during the BackerKit setup process that caused a short delay in getting surveys out the door. That issue is fully resolved now and everything is running smoothly. The upside is that the extra time let us finish something we are very excited about, which brings us to the next section.

New Add-Ons: Cryptid Lapel Pins

While working through the BackerKit setup, we've added two brand new lapel pins to the campaign as optional add-ons, each priced at $10.

• Bigfoot Lapel Pin
  Bigfoot is peeking out from behind a tree, keeping a low profile, and looking very cute while doing it.
• Mothman Lapel Pin
  Mothman makes an appearance in a similarly style, this time holding a d20, ready to roll.

You will find both pins available in the add-ons section of your survey.

Holiday Timeline and Manufacturing Lock

With the holidays right around the corner, we want to give everyone plenty of time and avoid rushing any decisions. Because of that, we will not be locking surveys or finalizing manufacturing until after the new year.

Our plan is to leave surveys open for at least 60 days before locking orders for production. We will send reminders as we get closer so nothing sneaks up on you.

A quick reminder about how charges work for this project. Completing your survey does not charge your card right away. Cards are only charged once manufacturing is locked, and you will receive an email 48 hours before any charge happens.

Heading into 2026

We want to sincerely thank you for backing P.T. LaMarck’s Cryptid Codex. While surveys were being prepared, we have continued working closely with our artist, completing more and more sections of the book. The project is taking shape in exciting ways, and the world of Cryptid Codex continues to grow.

Looking ahead, we expect to have playtest materials ready in the opening months of 2026. We’re excited to start sharing those and getting feedback as we refine cryptids, lairs, and encounters.

Thank you again for your support. We’ll have more to share soon.

Happy adventuring,
- The Dice Dungeons Team

Thank You for an Incredible Campaign! Next Steps & Timeline
11 months ago – Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 07:02:46 AM

We cannot thank you enough. This has been the biggest campaign we have ever launched, and it is all because of your support, your comments, your cryptid guesses, and the wild enthusiasm you brought to this campaign!

P.T. LaMarck’s Cryptid Codex has officially wrapped with $185,385 raised from 2616 amazing backers!!

You helped turn a field journal of strange encounters into a spectacular 5e bestiary and pushed this project far beyond what we ever expected.

All Stretch Goals Unlocked

You blew through every stretch goal we had. As a result, the Codex has grown into a much larger and more content rich book than we originally planned. Your support unlocked:

• Cryptid Hunter Backgrounds
• Artifact Level Magic Items
• The American Wilds Setting Primer
• Versatile Lairs
• International Cryptids
• The Devil of the Pines High Level Adventure
• The Cryptid Quest Deck

Timeline and Next Steps

Now that the campaign has officially closed, here is what happens next.

• Surveys: In about two weeks, Kickstarter will release funds to us. Once that happens, we will send a BackerKit survey to collect your reward selections, shipping information, and any add-ons you want. These surveys will go to the email tied to your Kickstarter account.
• Upgrades and Add-ons: While surveys are open, you can upgrade your pledge or add any additional items you want, including the journals, printed modules, dice, and more.
• Address Updates: Addresses can be updated anytime until fulfillment begins. You will be able to adjust this through your BackerKit survey link.
• Shipping: All rewards will ship together at the end of production. As we move through development, editing, layout, and printing, we will continue to keep you updated on the progress (both here and on our discord).
• Pre-Order Store: When surveys are sent, we’ll also open our pre-order store. Friends who missed the campaign can still join, although preorder shipments will go out after all backer copies.

What’s Next for Playtesting?

We will open up more previews, surveys, and early looks after the pledge manager goes live. We want the community to help shape the Codex as it continues through development. More details will come in a dedicated update soon.

Come Hang Out on Discord! 

If you want to chat with us and stay up to date on this project, playtesting, and many other things that we have in the works, Join Our Discord!

Projects to Follow

We want to highlight another awesome project currently on Kickstarter.

We want to give a quick shoutout to our friends over at Loke Battlemaps. They just launched The Dungeon Reignited, a modular dry erase map system built from two Book of Battle Mats that combine in all kinds of wild ways. If you want instant dungeons without needing to draw anything, this is definitely worth a look.

Thank You Again!!!

This community has been incredible through the entire campaign. The enthusiasm for cryptids, the discussions in the comments, the state by state guessing game, the recommendations, the excitement for the art reveals, everything. You helped make this book something truly special.

We cannot wait to bring this monster filled journal to your tables. More updates coming soon as we begin the production cycle!

Thank you for joining the hunt!

• Jarrett, John and The Dice Dungeons Team

All Stretch Goals Unlocked and the Final Hours Begin
11 months ago – Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 07:47:10 AM

Hey everyone!

How you all had a great weekend! We have officially surpassed $145,000 and unlocked the Cryptid Quest Deck. All backers, Digital Tier and Above, now receive this PDF deck that adds 50 cryptid themed side quest prompts FREE with your pledge. Each prompt is designed to jump-start a story, kick off a session, or hand your players a new mystery at a moment’s notice. Thank you all for the incredible support as we head into the final hours of the campaign.

Less Than 70 Hours Left!

We are now in the final days of the campaign. If you have been waiting to back or upgrade your pledge, this is the last chance before everything closes. With the number of stretch goals unlocked, the amount of content included in the book has grown far beyond what we originally planned, and we could not have done that without your support.

Thank you to everyone who has shared the project, commented, asked about their state’s cryptid, and helped push the Codex to where it is now.

Who’s That Cryptid! Results

In our last update, we asked you to vote on which creatures you wanted to see revealed next. The results are in, and the top picks were: The Squonk, Oklahoma Octopus, and the Pope Lick Monster!

What Comes Next?

We have now unlocked all of our stretch goals and passed 1000% funded, which is incredible! The Codex has grown far beyond its original scope, and that is entirely because of your support and energy throughout the campaign.

As we head into the final days we are focused on closing out the campaign strong and preparing for the post campaign production cycle. We will continue to answer comments and keep things moving as we count down the final hours.

If you have friends or players who enjoy folklore, cryptids, or monster heavy campaigns, now is the perfect time to send them the link before the project wraps up.

Thank you again for helping make the Codex our biggest monster book yet. We will see you at the finish line!

• The Dice Dungeons Team