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Chewer of Fingers KS Coming Soon

Follow the Kickstarter here to get notified on launch:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monkeyblooddesign/chewer-of-fingers

Chewer of Fingers is a grim old-school introductory adventure intended for The Midderlands setting. The adventure is written for Swords & Wizardry (Free pdf here) and therefore can be used in all retro-clones and old school role-playing games with little or no work. The book contains swear words and mature themes.

The encounters in the adventure take place in and around the small hamlet of Fetterstone—a depressing place on the edge of a stinking marsh near the border between the Western Midderlands and Staffershire.The PCs are heading to Fetterstone because there is a 20 gold quid reward for the capture of an escaped criminal called ‘The Finger Chewer’. He absconded from Middlemoor Gaol five days ago and is believed to be hiding out in the surrounding oft-foggy marsh. The marsh is notoriously dangerous and even the lure of 20 gold quids isn’t enough to entice the locals into its fetid clutches.

  • The adventure is A5-sized (148mm wide x 210mm high OR Approx. 5.8″ wide x 8.3″ high) containing 24 interior pages.
  • The adventure features 4 encounter areas: Old Lady Harris’ Farm, The Village of Fetterstone and the Gloombug Tavern, Middlemoor Gaol, and The Marsh.
  • Four pregenerated adventurers are provided: Solomon Pilkington (Level 2 Human Cleric of Gael), Dergal Pock (Level 2 Wart Goblin Fighter), Norris Hitchcock (Level 2 Half-elf magic-User), and Elspeth Fallows (Level 2 Human Thief).
  • 6 beautiful hand-drawn and scanned maps. These will also be provided as separate unlabelled VTT versions with the PDF download.
Pregenerated Characters
The Border Marsh Region

This will be a Kickstarter Special Edition version (limited to 500 copies). Any later printings (post-Kickstarter) will feature a different cover, cost a bit more, and be unsigned.

Here are some 3D mock-ups (unedited and not final) showing what the print-version should look like.

3D Visualisation (not final, subject to change)
3D Visualisation (not final, subject to change)
3D Visualisation (Unedited. Not final, subject to change)
3D Visualisation (Unedited. Not final, subject to change)
  • The adventure is A5-sized (148mm wide x 210mm high OR Approx. 5.8″ wide x 8.3″ high) containing 24 interior pages.
  • The PDF version will be an A5, 24-page bookmarked PDF.
  • The Softcover PRINT version will be a stapled A5, 24-pages of 130gsm silk paper, with a full colour/ matt laminated cover with the green text and logo in spot UV.
  • This Softcover PRINT version of the book will be signed by Glynn Seal.

We have the following stretch goals…

  • £5,000 – I’ll add additional appendix information for making the adventure more useful taking the interior page count from 24 pages to 28 pages.
  • £6,000 – I’ll provide the pregenerated characters as four separate 250gsm sheets with blank rear, printed on uncoated paper for ease of writing upon. They will also still appear in the book itself too.
  • £7,500 – I’ll provide a separate 250gsm sheet with relevant game handout to both sides (one will be a list of old by-laws, the other is TBC).
  • £10,000 – I’ll upgrade the interior of the book to full colour with subtly textured background, colour art, and colour maps. This will only be available for the Kickstarter Special Edition version.

That’s it for now! Thanks for looking, Glynn

Follow the Kickstarter here to get notified on launch:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monkeyblooddesign/chewer-of-fingers

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Now Stocking Orbital Intelligence Products for DCC

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.

Feel the Terror of the Stratosfiend!

Checkout the new products here:

Let me at it!

Here’s what we’ve got for you…

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!

Check out more about the project in this blog post over at MonkeyBlood Design:
https://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/2020/06/13/what-is-2-worm-2-furious/

But more importantly, check out the Kickstarter!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stratosfiend-2-zine/2-worm-2-furious-a-dcc-rpg-funnel-and-mini-setting?ref=8m3b3n

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Just 48 Hours Left for Folk Magic of the Haven Isles!

Hi Everyone!

If you are already a backer, thank you so much for your support.

If not, don’t worry, we are in the closing hours of the Folk Magic of the Haven Isles Kickstarter so there is still time to get onboard.

We are over 200% funded and still going strong, and the project is in a position to deliver on schedule.

Checkout the campaign page here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monkeyblooddesign/folk-magic-of-the-haven-isles?ref=drb8ap

Here’s a taster…

We hope you enjoy looking at the project and we would welcome your pledge and support.


Many thanks, Glynn & Richard

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What Is 2 Worm 2 Furious?

GUEST POST ALERT!!

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….

Kickstarter : 2 WORM 2 FURIOUS
  • Writing by Sean Richer
  • Art by Scrap Princess
  • Editing by MRC
  • Layout by MonkeyBlood Design

What Is It?

  • 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.

COME GET 2 WORM 2 FURIOUS

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Folk Magic of the Haven Isles is LIVE on Kickstarter!

Hi Everyone!

We have just launched Folk Magic of the Haven Isles over on Kickstarter! It’s a 14-day campaign, so be sure not to miss it.

Pledge Now!

What Is It?

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.

Buy It Now!

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • Meet the Midderlander: Juan Ochoa the Pixel Wizard.
  • Rumours from The Haven Gazette.
  • Abbots Bream: A merchant’s town in Staffershire.
  • The Town Market: An Abbots Bream market complete with stalls.
  • More Slightly Less Shit Tables.
  • A New Class: The Scrottish Immortal.
  • March Woodkin, Silver Hand Rings, Legendary Turnips and more…
  • Front
  • Interior
  • Rear
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Some Juicy Kickstarters

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.

Many thanks, Glynn

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The Midderlands 5E – Kickstarter Update

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.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/necromancergames/midderlands-5e?ref=1yu6og

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In these closing stages we have got more information up on the Kickstarter page for you to look at:

  • We have a new Kickstarter video up.

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Creature Stats Layout

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Sample Layout for the Town of Brignorth

  • 3D mockups of the standard and special edition book covers!

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Standard Edition Cover

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Special Edition Cover – check out that new ‘special edition’ logo!!

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Excerpt of the Poster Map

This is going to be exceptionally special! Let’s get this bad boy over the line and into some stretchy goals.

Stay safe and well,

Glynn and the team, and all those at Necromancer Games.

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The Midderlands comes to Fifth Edition

Do You Play Fifth Edition (5E) D&D?

Want a New Setting?

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

Kickstarter now LIVE! Check it out here:

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/necromancergames/midderlands-5e?ref=1yu6og

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High Colonies RPG

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.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/high-colonies?ref=ed64zo

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!

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Here’s the pitch…

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You should definitely check it out.

Many thanks, Glynn