This morning Neopets released a statement in regard to the community's concerns with the TTRPG that was crowdfunded and being created by Geekify Inc. Specifically a playtest document that was shared with backers earlier this month.
We encourage you to read it in full here.
Most notably Neopets has heard the concerns of the projects overall direction “need to re-examine the quality, direction, delivery, and transparency to ensure Neopets' essence is being protected.”
They also stated that the playtest document that was shared had not been previously seen or approved to be shared by The Neopets Team and it they requested it be pulled pending further review to ensure it aligns with Neopets brand standards.
They further acknowledged all of the Kickstarter backers who are integral to this project, and they have committed to being transparent about details as this progresses.
It is important to note that this does not mean the TTRPG has been cancelled. Rather that Neopets is making an effort to ensure the final product meets expectations and honors the Neopets brand.
Dear Neopians, We want to address the conversation happening across the community about the Neopets Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) project being developed by our licensee, Geekify Inc. We’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and we hear you. We Share Your Standards for NeopetsNeopets have been a part of our lives for over 26 years. Neopia is something special: a place built on creativity, community, exploration, and, of course, our beloved Neopets themselves. When we agreed to license the Neopets IP for a tabletop role-playing game, we did so because we believe it could be a wonderful new way for Neopians to experience the world we all love. We shared your excitement when Geekify’s Kickstarter campaign was funded within six hours with the support of nearly 7,000 dedicated backers. We’ve carefully reviewed the concerns raised following the release of the beta playtest document. Some of that feedback reflects deeper concerns about the project's overall direction, highlighting that we need to re-examine the quality, direction, delivery, and transparency to ensure Neopet’s essence is being protected. Neopets is not a generic fantasy dungeon crawler: It’s a world where you explore, play games, meet interesting characters, and go on adventures. Any tabletop adaptation should reflect that distinct identity in a meaningful and authentic way. |
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