I come bearing great news: Version 1.0 of the PDF is out. (Okay—technically it’s 1.0.3, but that’s just my internal versioning. You can safely ignore that.)
This is now the closest thing to the final version of the book. You can access it today from the same itch.io page as before. Just head to your Downloads section and grab the new file.
I’ve also sent this version to Critical Kit’s proofreader for a second professional pass, just to make sure we squash any remaining typos before going to print.
What Changed from the Beta?
Fortunately, not much (which is a good sign). Here’s what’s new or improved:
Improved readability of the Subjects table
Fixed a stray word that shouldn’t have been there (an extra "of")
Removed a few cancelled backer names
Added a final piece of art
Finished the end pages
And most importantly… the back cover now exists (and I think it looks great)
Pro tip from a novice artist: don’t design the front cover first and assume the back cover will be easy to extend later. It’s a lot of work. Ask me how I know.
It does look cool, though, doesn't it?
The book now also includes:
Full bookmarks
Clickable hyperlinks
A comprehensive table of contents
I make a point of giving PDF usability a lot of love, and I hope it makes your life easier.
📚 The Table Compendium
As promised on the campaign page, I’ve also put together a Table Compendium, a separate document containing only the tables.
I extracted them and made the whole thing printer-friendly. While I love the expressive, colorful layout of the main book, I know that sometimes you just want clean black text on white paper. Especially if you’re printing it at home to keep it handy at the table.
If people find the Table Compendium useful, I might even explore offering it as a print-on-demand option down the line. Let me know what you think.
What’s Next?
As you enjoy the PDFs and the proofreader gives the text a final pass, we’ll then be moving toward printing. From that point on, Tim from Critical Kit will take over updates related to production and fulfillment.
That also means we’ll likely be closing the Pledge Manager soon, so shipping can be charged and finalized.
On my end, I’ll be shifting focus to the interactive PDF and the web app versions. Those will take some time to figure out, but I’m endless curious, motivated, and excited to dive into them.
A Quick Note on My Next Project
One last thing: I’m also participating in Zinetopia this February with a project called Triple-O.
Last year (okay, technically 2024), I released a one-page player character emulator that lets you play solo RPGs as the GM.
It's great for running published adventures, prepping sessions, or just experimenting with systems. It was very well received, so I’m expanding it into a zine, with more tables, clearer explanations, and plenty of examples.
And just to be clear: this won’t interfere with Weird, Whimsy & Wonder. I do this full-time, I plan carefully, and I’ve always delivered on my promises. Everything is under control. 😉
If you liked the way I approached this project (the creative decisions, the updates, the openness, and the overall vibe of shaping things together), I think you’ll feel right at home following Triple-O as well.
As always, thank you so much for your support, trust, and enthusiasm.
