Issue #11 (July 2023): Valiant Horizon! Printing is in sight!
Itchfunding July 25th!
Hi there! I generally try to give a general update of my operations, but this update’s special because it comes with an announcement up front:
Valiant Horizon
It’s itchfunding starting July 25th!
This is my first full Total//Effect game! It’s very much influenced (as you can guess by the cover) by various JRPGs, but also with my own thoughts on what I want in a fantasy game and my history with LUMEN and other combat-focused TTRPGs. It’s got 12 classes, representing archetypes that heroes inhabit, each with 11 unique powers. It’s a game about characters bonding with ancient heroes, uncovering the setting, and becoming heroes themselves with a focus on relationships, legacy, and over time, the mark they’re leaving on the world. I’ve been playing it with my home group since January, I love how it’s turned out, and I’m excited that you’ll be able to see it soon!
If you want to see my process in building it up starting last January, you can see some posts I made about it during its development here.
Bonus: This is how I first announced it.
APOCALYPSE FRAME
APOCALYPSE FRAME has been out in v1.0 nearly 6 months now! I hope folks have enjoyed it so far.
The Infected World has been updated to the most current version of APOCALYPSE FRAME! I also compiled it into a single volume instead of the 4 season-pass releases, so it’ll be a lot easier to use.
I’m working on a new, final version that will be out soon (v1.2): the last thing I want to add is a spread with a little more GM advice and some extra play aids. I say “the last thing” because…
Soon, I’ll be coming out with physical copies! I’m scoping out 5.5” x 8.5” hardbacks. My plan is to list a few via itch soon. I’ll be letting folks know here and elsewhere when they’re available!
Machinations of Court and Frame
I’ve started thinking about a new WIP, which would be the third Total//Effect game! The idea behind this one is a different kind of mecha game, this one focused on politics and nobility and duels.
Anyway, I decided to take a completely left turn and make a tiny VN out of it.
You can see all my writing about both the game and VN here!
And that’s all for now. It’s been a hell of a month.
Until next time!