Dear Backers,

• Surveys: we need about one more week before sending out the surveys. We're currently evaluating several fulfillment options to secure the most affordable shipping rates possible, especially for our US backers, since everything will be shipped from Italy. This is by far the most challenging aspect of the project right now, but we're putting a great deal of effort into finding the best solution for everyone.
  
  
• Merchandise: all of the campaign goodies will go into production this week. Since manufacturing and shipping these items usually takes more than a month, we're starting now to ensure everything is ready for pledge fulfillment between August and September. As soon as we receive samples, we'll share photos and sneak peeks with you!

• Writing & Development: authors Valentino Sergi and Atropo Kelevra are currently writing and playtesting the new material. We'll keep you updated on our progress, and we'll have even more to show once the graphic designer starts laying everything out.
  
  
• Artwork: artist Alessandro Amoruso has just delivered a stunning new batch of illustrations, and the book is now almost complete from an artistic standpoint. Here are a few delightfully spicy previews, exclusively for your eyes!

• About the Tarot ads: some backers have noticed social media ads promoting the Tarot Deck and the French crowdfunding campaign for Last Sabbath by our partner Studio Agate, and have wondered how some products can already be available.
  As we've mentioned before, Last Sabbath was originally released in 2022, while the Tarot Deck and Scenarios have been available in stores and through distribution for the past two years. The real novelty of this campaign is Lust Sabbath (along with a huge selection of exclusive campaign goodies), and we can assure you that you will receive it before it reaches retail stores!

OH, PLEASE, KEEP READING, WE NEED YOUR VOTE
TOTEM IS NOMINATED FOR THE ENNIES AWARDS!

 

Totem – The Spirits RPG has been nominated for the ENNIE Awards, the Oscars of the tabletop RPG industry, in the Best Cover Art category! Public voting is open from today until July 19.

 >>>>>>>>>>>> VOTE TOTEM FOR BEST COVER ART

The ENNIE Awards are one of the most prestigious recognitions an independent publisher can receive. If you've enjoyed our games, you already know how much we value the dedication, passion, and hard work of our authors and artists.

Your support means a great deal to us—not only for Officina Meningi, but also as a way to show that AI still hasn't matched the talent of a real illustrator. If Totem wins, next month you'll receive The Backroom, an exclusive adventure by Atropo Kelevra and Valentino Sergi, featuring fully hand-drawn illustrations by Alessandro Amoruso, delivered free through our newsletter.

>>>>>>>>>>>> VOTE TOTEM FOR BEST COVER ART

Totem – The Spirits RPG, by Atropo Kelevra and Valentino Sergi, is a narrative horror roleplaying game with simple rules that immerses players in the eerie atmosphere of classic supernatural tales. You will have the  possibility to add this wonderful title to your order in the Survey. 

Illustrated by Francesco Biagini and Voidface, the game leads your group of Seekers into the unknown in search of contact with the entities that dwell beyond our reality. Explore haunted houses, perform exorcisms, question spirits through the Ouija board, and cross the final threshold into the deepest reaches of limbo. Totem was voted Game of the Year, Best Setting, Best Mechanics, and Best Artwork at the 2024 No Dice Unrolled Awards, and was also shortlisted for Best RPG at the UK Games Expo Judge's Choice Awards.And now, we're incredibly proud to announce that Totem has also been nominated for the ENNIE Awards! After the judges' selection, it's now up to the public vote.
We're counting on you, friends of Officina Meningi!