Past Announcements Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000 Alice & Smith Forums https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/forums/past-announcements.87/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:20:11 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/state-of-the-game-final-mission-set-green-level-announcement.1356/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/state-of-the-game-final-mission-set-green-level-announcement.1356/ invalid@example.com (crux) crux
We have one more live event and mission set to release before the season has officially concluded. Our first choice for a Green Level agent was not able to meet clearance objectives. We are now going with the 2nd candidate, which also required us to change the location. As soon as the Green Level agent has completed medical and all the paperwork, we will be able to proceed with the...

State Of The Game [final Mission Set & Green Level] Announcement]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:34:13 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/black-watchmen-green-level-opens.1316/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/black-watchmen-green-level-opens.1316/ invalid@example.com (Anashel) Anashel View attachment 492

The Black Watchmen currently have an opening for a Green Level position. Our administrative team has prepared an application form for all agents who have an interest in upgrading their clearance to one of the highest levels. Green Level clearance is highly demanding and we seek only agents who have proven themselves in the field.

To apply, you must submit a completed Green Level application form (found at Archive Call #...

Black Watchmen - Green Level Opens]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2015 01:51:44 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/happy-holidays.1187/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/happy-holidays.1187/ invalid@example.com (Jarobi) Jarobi HAPPY HOLIDAYS and all the best for the New Year!

2015 has been a fantastic year for The Black Watchmen. We went from our alpha all the way to the release of the first as well as second season!

When we first set out to create a persistent alternate reality game, we didn’t dare hope it would be with the success that it has come to be. In a world of action or narrative...

Happy Holidays!]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:57:52 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/new-irc-policies.1181/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/new-irc-policies.1181/ invalid@example.com (Santiak) Santiak
In addition, it's been decided that the only "Executioner" of the regulations below, is the Community Manager (at time of writing: Santiak), or the Developers themselves (Anashel, Jarobi, or Crux). The only person who will kick or ban an offending party, is either the CM or Devs.

In regards to the official Forums, Moderators will still edit,...

New Irc Policies]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 03:41:11 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/season-2-of-the-black-watchmen-will-arrive-this-week.1083/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/season-2-of-the-black-watchmen-will-arrive-this-week.1083/ invalid@example.com (Anashel) Anashel
If you bought the game before September 30th, you should receive your copy of Season 2 shortly. Please be patient as it may take some time for us to complete the validation and distribution process with steam.

The new season will be released as DLC, updated on a regular basis with new in-client missions, as well as the exciting...

Season 2 Of The Black Watchmen Will Arrive This Week]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 22:29:07 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/final-chapter-of-season-1.915/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/final-chapter-of-season-1.915/ invalid@example.com (Jarobi) Jarobi last chapter of Season 1. Ready yourselves for this set of 6 missions, culminating in an exciting final raid mission!

With this final release (and, of course, the live event coming up next week - get ready!) comes the end of the first leg of this amazing adventure we have all been on together. From the Division 66 missions, our Kickstarter campaign, the thousands of hours of alpha and beta testing to...

Final Chapter Of Season 1]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:20:55 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/welcome-santiak.894/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/welcome-santiak.894/ invalid@example.com (Anashel) Anashel
I'm happy to announce that Santiak will be coming out of hiding, and will now be working with us in an official capacity, to help promote the game, and hopefully help more potential Agents find their way to The Black Watchmen!

We plan on having an initial test-run of the position over the next 3 weeks, but if things pan out and we see it increasing the number of players, it may be made a permanent position. As for where he's been the past...

Welcome Santiak!]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:10:47 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/season-2.666/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/season-2.666/ invalid@example.com (Anashel) Anashel
As we prepare to launch the third set of missions, we wanted to express our gratitude to all off you. We have been thrilled with the community’s response to The Black Watchmen.

The success of the game thus far and the feedback of the early access allows us to move forward, and we are excited to announce that there will be a SEASON 2 for THE BLACK WATCHMEN!

Plans are already underway, and we expect to launch the second season of TBW in end of 2015. We...

Season 2]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:45:16 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/week-3.632/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/week-3.632/ invalid@example.com (Jarobi) Jarobi
We have released the new set of 5 missions. These missions are significantly harder and require more research, logic and planning. But your fellow agents are here to help you.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to message me, Anashel or Crux, we're all nice people...
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Good luck!]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 23:00:02 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/early-access.543/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/early-access.543/ invalid@example.com (Jarobi) Jarobi View attachment 240
We have been working for over a year crafting the most complex, engaging project possible. There have been many major milestones in the history of The Black Watchmen:

• our Division 66 was greenlit by 7000 players
• our Kickstarter campaign was successful
  
• our beta program has expanded to over 2000 agents in 64 countries
• our live events in Montreal, Boston, Louisville and The Hague.

We are thrilled to reach the next step in our journey, the...

Early Access]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:51:26 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/tbw-on-steam.530/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/tbw-on-steam.530/ invalid@example.com (Jarobi) Jarobi We have sent The Black Watchmen to Steam!

After a successful playtest of the first 6 missions, we have made all necessary adjustments to the client and shipped it off to Steam for approval.

Depending on the response time of Steam, we will be launching Early Access to the game between June 23th and the 30th.

After your feedback from regarding our rollout, we have decided to launch all 6 missions...

Tbw On Steam.]]> 15 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:01:41 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/community-beta-is-live.386/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/community-beta-is-live.386/ invalid@example.com (Anashel) Anashel
http://www.blackwatchmen.com/beta/download.html
WARNING: All Alpha Accounts have been reset. You will have to create a new account.

In the community beta you will discover 3 introduction mission to be solved as a rookie in the Black Watchmen. These mission are meant to be accessible to players...

Community Beta Is Live]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:25:44 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/new-sub-sections-suspected-archived-missions.305/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/new-sub-sections-suspected-archived-missions.305/ invalid@example.com (Santiak) Santiak
HQ has instructed me to add the new sections mentioned above; namely Suspected Missions and Archived Missions.

While they may be self-explanatory by name, I thought it prudent to add a few words on what they're there for, and how they'll function.

Suspected...

New Sub-sections: Suspected- & Archived Missions]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:34:32 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/multiple-accounts-banned.278/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/multiple-accounts-banned.278/ invalid@example.com (Santiak) Santiak
Due to a recent influx of bots, we felt it necessary to be a bit more proactive against suspicious accounts.
As such, multiple accounts have been banned, based on a number of criteria, of which a targeted user was required to fill 2 of the listed criteria before action was taken against them, these criteria were:

1. Highly suspicious or very general email domain.
2. Highly irregular email address, or mismatch between "Real name" username and email...

Multiple Accounts Banned]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:07:29 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/we-did-it-46-701.217/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/we-did-it-46-701.217/ invalid@example.com (VGG) VGG
We finally did it! $ 46,701!!!

First, thanks to all of you. We are extremely grateful and we will repay you by producing an extraordinary game!

So, what’s next?

First we will probably sip a little bit of champagne thinking about how much we love our Kickstarter and The Black Watchmen community.

After the celebrations, we will start to work on the production of all the perks and the game! Kickstarter freeze the funds for 15 days so, after October 15th, we...

We Did It! $46,701!!!]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:37:47 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/actor-of-the-universe-captain-william-patrick.209/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/actor-of-the-universe-captain-william-patrick.209/ invalid@example.com (VGG) VGG Warning, this is a soft update

After Division-66 and Mr.Whitechapel, we invite you now to meet Captain William Patrick.

Captain William Patrick is in charge of Division-42, the front line of The Black Watchmen. He is also responsible for all agents behind enemy lines....

Actor Of The Universe: Captain William Patrick]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:29:49 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/double-update-friday-advanced-gameplay-steam.184/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/double-update-friday-advanced-gameplay-steam.184/ invalid@example.com (VGG) VGG
For those who want to know more about the gameplay and for those who noticed the new interfaces in the last tutorial, we have just released an article featuring a description of a multiplayer mission with new interfaces!


Advanced Gameplay
Enjoy it...

Double Update Friday: Advanced Gameplay & Steam]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:43:11 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/87-funded-a-new-podcast-and-a-corporate-sponsor.181/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/87-funded-a-new-podcast-and-a-corporate-sponsor.181/ invalid@example.com (VGG) VGG So here we are, 87% funded and 13 days left! Hope you guys are ready for this final sprint to the finishing line

Today we have a new podcast where Puppet Master Andrea Doyon talks to Robert Pratten (@robpratten) founder of Transmedia Storyteller ...

87% Funded, A New Podcast And A Corporate Sponsor!]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:34:06 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/eterna-gaming.176/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/eterna-gaming.176/ invalid@example.com (Anashel) Anashel We are proud to announce a partnership between The Black Watchmen and the well-known guild Eterna Gaming!

We have offered Eterna Gaming a challenge: A chance to unlock a special mission for the community if they can recruit at least ten new backers for our Kickstarter campaign!

In return for their support, their guild will receive a full page ad in our upcoming Comic Book!

Visit their web site: http://www.eternagaming.com/

// So, if you see some of...

Eterna Gaming]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:38:23 +0000 https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/actors-of-the-black-watchmen-universe-mr-whitechapel.175/ https://forums.aliceandsmith.com/threads/actors-of-the-black-watchmen-universe-mr-whitechapel.175/ invalid@example.com (VGG) VGG Warning: This is a soft update

After Division-66, we invite you now to meet Mr. Whitechapel.

A modern incarnation of Gilles de Rais – the soldier-in-arms of Joan of Arc, and later a serial killer who is so vicious and prolific the term might have been coined for him. His depravity is matched only by his intelligence, in a mind that has never been turned to the good of humanity.

We hope you never have cause to bump into this character, but you’ll probably meet many of his puppets...

Actors Of The Black Watchmen Universe: Mr. Whitechapel]]>