Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton Launch Tabletop Gaming Show

Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton are collaborating on a new tabletop gaming television series titled "Conludo." The show's premiere is integrated with the ongoing Kickstarter campaign for "The Guild: Ren Faire'd," a movie reunion of Day's popular web series "The Guild." This initiative aims to leverage fan engagement for both projects, offering "Conludo" as fan-unlocked content contingent on the success of the movie's crowdfunding.

"The Guild: Ren Faire'd" movie reunion is currently seeking funding through a Kickstarter campaign. The campaign details the project's goals and the creative team involved, including Day, who starred in and created the original "The Guild." The series, which originally ran from 2007 to 2013, followed a group of online gamers and their real-world struggles. The reunion movie aims to bring back the original cast and continue the narrative.

The decision to tie the launch of "Conludo" to the Kickstarter for "The Guild" reunion movie highlights a strategic approach to building audience interest and support for both ventures. "Conludo" is described as a show that will explore the world of tabletop gaming, a passion shared by both Day and Wheaton. Wheaton, known for his role as Wesley Crusher in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and his extensive involvement in the gaming community, brings significant expertise and a dedicated following to the project. The series is expected to feature various tabletop games and discussions with guests from the gaming and entertainment industries.

However, the production of "The Guild" reunion movie has encountered a setback. The project was reportedly denied a California tax credit, a financial incentive designed to encourage film and television production within the state. This denial could potentially impact the budget and scope of the reunion movie. California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program offers incentives to productions that meet certain criteria, aiming to retain jobs and economic activity. The specific reasons for the denial of the tax credit for "The Guild: Ren Faire'd" have not been publicly detailed, but such programs are often competitive and subject to various eligibility requirements.

Despite the tax credit issue, the collaboration between Day and Wheaton on "Conludo" signifies a continued engagement with their respective fan bases and a shared enthusiasm for tabletop gaming. The success of the Kickstarter campaign will be crucial in determining the realization of "The Guild: Ren Faire'd" and may influence the future production and distribution of "Conludo," which is being positioned as a reward for fan support.