We are finally ready to print. After releasing the PDF, a very zealous fan (I say this in the most gentle, thankful, and appreciative way) brought up a few points that we've since ironed out: some artefacts coming from the document export, and a few things that remained from previous versions of the story that evolved and didn't make the final cut. This makes this version the best possible BREAKING NEWS. We are waiting for confirmation on final print quantities before sending it to press, after which it ships to the warehouses where TKG takes care of logistics for us.
We started production on the Oracle patches (and hit a rough patch... pun intended): the supplier didn't match the expected warmer yellow color. They are currently working on fixing this, and we should be all good timeline-wise, making sure early birds and other patch aficionados will be able to display their allegiance to the best news outlet on Prospero's Dream: The Oracle.
A big one for me: the next project is finally unveiling.9 Circles: a Dante-Inspired Mothership RPG Anthologyis heading to crowdfunding on BackerKit on September 1st. I've been working diligently on this massive and very fulfilling new book, and I'm beyond excited to finally share it. This concept has been on my mind since before the first words of BREAKING NEWS hit the page, and I am so happy with how it's shaping up.
9 Circles is an anthology containing nine different stories, illustrated by nine different artists; each adventure has a unique mechanic, rooted in the original poem by Dante Alighieri, and devilishly Mothership in how it plays and feels. Each adventure can be used individually or woven into a campaign with an overarching metaplot. There is also a general section fleshing out this particular universe, with details on the corporations involved and how they play into these adventures set across different places and times. We currently have 3 guest writers and 8 confirmed illustrators, with more to be announced as the project unfolds.
I'd love to invite you to follow the teaser page to stay in the know: 9 Circles teaser page.
This is it for today's update. Once again, I am so grateful for the feedback received so far, and to be able to write stories that people play all around the world and feel invested in, as much as I am when creating them.
