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We are now holding stock of Dungeon Crawl Classics products from Orbital Intelligence!
Hi Everyone!
We are excited to announce that MonkeyBlood Design & Publishing are now stocking some Orbital Intelligence physical products for shipment from our UK-based webstore.
Sean Richer of Orbital Intelligence develops fantastic content for Dungeon Crawl Classics working with fantastic artists, writers and editors.
We hope you enjoy looking and if there is anything you’d like to see in the webstore please let us know.
Many thanks, Glynn & Sean
And if all that isn’t enough… [Disclaimer! I am involved in this project and feature as a stretch goal!]
Orbital Intelligence are running an active Kickstarter for more glorious DCC content!
2 WORM 2 FURIOUS: A DCC RPG FUNNEL & MINI-SETTING A level 0+ adventure & mini-setting for 4-6 players. CHASE A MUTATING GOD GRUB! For Dungeon Crawl Classics! With Art by Scrap Princess!
Hey, Sean over here at Orbital Intelligence (with great hits like Stratosfiend 1, Stratosfiend 1.5, Stratosfiend 2, Ternwillow, and Necrotic Edifices of Iron and Moon; the depth of time untold).
I’ve got a new Kickstarter live for my next book….
It’s a funnel, specifically a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure for groups of 3-4 level 0s per player. For those not in the know, these can be meat-grinders… worm-grinders of adventures that reduce 24+ characters down to 4 adventurers ready to take on anything!
It’s a tiny worm, that grows and grows and grows, and rampages, and bursts into a colossal Doombringer Moth that’s a Patron, a Deity, and a raging behemoth. It grows and grows, its growth unlocks new abilities and reactions. It rarely acts the same way, and eventually it will rule. WORSHIP IT OR RUN FROM IT, IT DOESN’T MATTER!
It’s a mini-setting. A God-Queen, her throne-maidens, the legions of Sky-Knights (on their Worm-Hawks), Stilt-Walkers, and Knights that strike with the fury of a thousand hammers. In addition there’s a couple important NPCs stirring things up and causing problems. Ranging from a veteran sky-knight to turned bartender, to a Jester that loiters in the streets spreading whispers to those that live below.
“worm-hawks”
What Inspires Me For This Adventure?
Deep Carbon Observatory: I loved the chaos of the introduction and the relentless pursuit by the Crows. I hope that I’ve been able to channel some of this chaos.
Inferno Road: Again with that chaos theory, absolutely loved the perpetual mutation (and of course, the worms)
Fever Swamp: It’s a beautifully well constructed book, it’s easy to reference, tells you everything you need to know, and is a great introduction to the Hex Crawl as a medium. Also… Printed endpapers!
Crypts of Indormancy: Adventure prose as an artform. I like the puzzles that it presents, and while the premise is simple enough at first, it has a fair amount of triggers and events that happen as a result of preparation, and the lack thereof. Also it’s beautiful.
Hobonomicon: It’s a funnel? It’s chaos? It’s beautiful tables and strange happenings. It’s also a rocket launch.
Wet Grandpa: I love that everything isn’t just spelled out for the players, or the DM, that you get to explore the adventure together.
Worm Witch: Need I really say more? I love the worm magic, worm witches, and the random encounters on the island.
“Kill me now”
Why Do You Want It?
You want a weird new adventure, something your players likely have not seen or played. Can they tame the worm?
You want a new mutating beast the likes of which you’ve likely not seen in this likeness, and you like keeping track of WORM DIE, CHILL DIE, and RAGE DIE
You want a neat tool-kit of knights, worms, villagers, bandits and encounters.
It’s an inspiration book for fantasy role-playing game magicians based on British folklore. It is 100% The Midderlands-compatible, and written for old school rules fantasy rules, specifically Swords & Wizardry. There are PDF, softcover and signed hardcover pledge options, and we are fulfilling worldwide.
Do you need The Midderlands or Swords & Wizardry to use it?
Not at all. It’s a great book for inspiration to play and run your magicians. If you know what HD and Saving Throws are then you can get something out of this book. There is also a glossary of any Midderlands-specific terms, so you can change anything to suit your own campaign/setting.
Here are some pictures…
Layout & Art
We hope you enjoy looking at the project and we would welcome your pledge and support. Many thanks, and we are looking forward to seeing you onboard,
Glynn & Richard
Midderzine Issue #5 Out Now!
Midderzine Issue #5 is here. Head on over to the webstore to check it out.
It seems like the brakes are coming off on Kickstarter projects, and with fulfillment for most now seemingly a couple of months down the line, it seems safe to do so.
I wanted to plug some Kickstarters from friends and colleagues and announce one of my own…
If you haven’t got AS&SH yet, you really should (head over to the North Wind Adventures website). You may also want to get these dice because Xathoqqua demands it. Jeff is a true stalwart, a gentleman, a scholar, a hunk o’ love. Back with total confidence.
Disclaimer: I have no commercial involvement in this project. I have worked with Jeff previously on many projects.
Doug Cole over at Gaming Ballistic is a machine and a legend. I’ve worked with Doug on a pile of projects and every one has been a pleasure and a joy. Check out his store and this campaign and feast at the marvels that await.
Disclaimer: I believe I will be handling cartography on these projects. I have worked with Doug previously on many projects.
If you love DCC, then this 0-Level Funnel by the master of ‘grabbing your game by the scruff of the neck and shouting “PLAY ME, PLAY ME!”, Sean Richer of Orbital Intelligence is here. If you love worms and moths and funnels, check it out!
Disclaimer: I hope to be doing layout/design work on this project. I have worked with Sean previously on many projects.
Levi Combs over at Planet X Games is doing some proper old school, grindhouse, pulpy, RPG stuff, and it rocks. Levi is also a goddamn hero.
Disclaimer: I have no commercial involvement in this project, and have never worked with Levi.
The frogs over at Frog God Games look to have an interesting town project in the offering… Back it. Keep it secret, keep it safe.
Disclaimer: I have no commercial involvement in this project. I have previously worked with both Frog God Games and Necromancer Games.
Diogo Nogueira at Old Skull Publishing is a robot. A robot programmed to create great RPG stuff. He has teamed up with Alan over at Gallant Knight Games to bring us a kid/family-centric RPG. Check it out. Looks juicy.
Disclaimer: I have no commercial involvement in this project. I have never worked directly with Diogo or Alan.
Are you still with me? Goodo.
Richard Marpole and I have put together a book for people that love old school roleplaying games, magicians, and British folklore. Richard has written it, and I’ve done the art and graphic design. I think it might be the best thing MonkeyBlood Design has ever created…
Coming to Kickstarter very soon…
It will be a quick 14 day campaign. Please keep an eye out for it, so you don’t miss out.
We hope that you are keeping well in these unusual times. Follow all the advice you are given and stay safe. Look after yourselves and others and we will get through this sooner rather than later.
In the meantime, we have been staying safe and using this time of staying indoors to progress this project art along quicker than we originally envisaged. Cool! We are in the final 2 weeks of the campaign, and over 70% funded.
I had the pleasure to chat with Ben Barsh and Edwin Nagy last night about current The Midderlands 5E project in the ‘Around The Pond’-cast. Check out our musings.
With the support and industry pedigree of Necromancer Games and Frog God Games, we are proud to announce that the highly successful and Gold ENnie Award-winning setting is coming to Fifth Edition with a brand-new Kickstarter being run by legendary Necromancer Games.
With some updated and new art, updated maps and new layout by Glynn Seal, and a larger US Letter-size format, this book promises to be one for your collection.
Join us in the excitement that is… The Midderlands 5E
My recent fun with Coriolis has me excited about sci-fi games.
My friends over at Columbia Games (Creators of HârnWorld) have a new Kickstarter which looks super-interesting, High Colonies! A Hard Science Fiction RPG set in the 23rd Century.
All pledge levels are digital PDF, so none of that shipping malarkey to worry about. It’s funded already, and launching through stretch goals. Here’s the video!
Disclaimer: I’m not getting paid for this. I’m not involved in the project, but I have done work for Frog God Games in the past.
You know I love Swords & Wizardry, right?
I enjoy it so much, I created a entire trilogy of settings books for it, and other supporting materials with over 700 pages of content – The Midderlands. I made them A5 format (6x 8.5-ish”), so they are more easily used at the table.
So, when Frog God Games decided to launch a Kickstarter for a small-form factor, digest-sized boxed set of the Complete version of the product – my favourite, I nearly did a joy-poo. Separate books, Collector’s Edition boxes, it’s got it all.
For me, it feels like AD&D used to back in the day, although it’s rules are based in the OD&D traditions. It encourages ‘theatre of the mind’ play, it’s not complicated with myriad rules, and its perfect for beginning players as well as veterans. If third edition was a crunchy bag of pork rind, S&W is a velvety chocolate delight. You can almost run the rules without the book after a few sessions. it’s simply, old school gaming at its very best. Matt Finch has blended together a perfect combination of old school feel and play ability from the beginnings of the hobby, and it deserves to be sitting on your shelf, if not sitting on your game table.
As of this post, you’ve got 20+ days left and it’s already at over $64k. It’s burning through highly-achievable, almost zero risk stretch goals. Christmas is only 10 months away, get yourself an early present!
