GET INVOLVED WITH
AMTGARD V9 DEVELOPMENT
🔊 Questions and Accommodations
If you have questions or are in need of accommodations such as submitting information over a voice call, please contact us via one of the following methods: Official V9 Discord Server, Amtgard V9 Facebook Page, or v9@amtgard.com. We respond to all messages within 24hrs and try to handle accommodation requests ASAP.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
The Amtgard V9 Team is looking for volunteers to participate in on-going research and play-testing. Our development process is divided into phases and the available initiatives will change over time.
Click any of the links below to see what is available at this time. You can also stay informed by checking out the FAQ and Reports.
Thank you for your participation!
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– The Amtgard V9 Development Committee
LIST OF ACTIVE INITIATIVES
Below you will find a list of all the available V9 surveys, projects and initiatives at this time. Click the title to go to that initiative.
This list will be updated as they are released so please check back often.
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The Amtgard V9 Playtest rules are now available for everyone to view and explore! Make sure to check out the Playtest Disclaimer so you can set your expectations accordingly.
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Click here to view the Amtgard V9 Playtest Rules!
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JOIN THE OFFICIAL V9 DISCORD SERVER
COMING SOON: This initiative will be opening to the public as soon as server renovations are complete, sometime in August 2023, if not sooner. Until then, participation will remain limited to the parks registered for the Phase 3 Closed Playtesting.
Starting in August 2023, all Amtgarders are welcome to join the Amtgard V9 Discord server to provide feedback and participate in public discussion.
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Click here to join the Amtgard V9 Discord Server!
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ALTERNATE WAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK
While we recommend joining us on Discord, you are also able to submit your thoughts and ideas to us via the Amtgard V9 Facebook Page, or by email to v9@amtgard.com.
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DEVELOPER REPORTS AND FAQ
You can stay informed by checking out the FAQ and Reports.
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LIST OF COMPLETED SURVEYS & INITIATIVES
Below you will find a list of all completed surveys and initiatives. This list is purely for reference.
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[COMPLETE] PHASE 3 - CLOSED ALPHA PLAYTEST REGISTRATION
Registration for individual parks to join closed playtesting and discussion.
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[COMPLETE] PHASE 2 - CLASS SURVEYS & FIELD RESEARCH PROJECT
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[COMPLETE] General Class Survey (October 2021 - December 2021)
Grade and rank each class against each other.
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[COMPLETE] Class Surveys (October 2021 - April 30, 2022)
Class-specific questions
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[COMPLETE] Field Research Program (August 2021 - July 2022)
On-field research experiments to support the on-going development of the next edition of Amtgard. This program and all it's members were transitioned into the Alpha Playtest Program when V9 Development entered Phase 3 in July 2022.
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[COMPLETE] Phase 2 Open Feedback (January 2022 - July 2022)
Freeform feedback about any V9 initiatives in Phase 2.
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[COMPLETE] PHASE 1 - COMPREHENSIVE SURVEYS
Phase 1 ran from July 2020 - June 2021. You can view your Kingdom's engagement levels in the image below.
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[COMPLETE] Survey 9 (Released May 4, 2021)
Miscellaneous Questions + Paladin/Anti-Paladin
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[COMPLETE] Survey 8 (Released March 24, 2021)
Spells & Abilities
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[COMPLETE] Survey 7 (Released February 21, 2021)
How Classes Work (Levels, Credits, Customization, Garb & Look the Part)
[COMPLETE] Survey 6 (Released January 21, 2021)
Fundamental Battlegame Mechanics
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[COMPLETE] Survey 5 (Released November 22, 2020)
Quests, Roleplay, Magic Items, & Monsters
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[COMPLETE] Survey 4 (Released October 15, 2020)
Basic Scenario Rules, Design, Examples, and Reeving
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[COMPLETE] Survey 3 (Released September 13, 2020)
Expanded Combat Rules (including Armored Combat, Crushing/Breaking, Archery, Projectile Combat, etc…)
[COMPLETE] Survey 2 (Released August 13, 2020)
Armor Construction
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[COMPLETE] Survey 1 (Released July 11, 2020)
Why You Play, Core Combat Rules, & Weapon Construction
