Project Update: A Message from Gar... and What's Coming Next!
Hello, detectives!
We've got two things to share with you today: an update from Merryshire designer Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan, and some exciting news about what we've got planned before launch.
From Gareth's Kitchen
Imagine, if you will, a kitchen where a feast is being prepared.
The chefs have gathered delicious ingredients. Some fresh, some nicely aged, some a tad fermented. They’re running around chopping bits and skewering bits and adding bits. Trimming the fat off a random table here, salting some more clues to a mystery there.
The main course of the rulebook has been done for some time, although conversations with Robin have inspired a mini-mystery amuse-bouche that I need to tidy up before it’s ready for consumption. But right now, the kitchen is not on fire and no-one is getting murdered, so honestly, we’re ahead of the curve here.
There’ll be seats for everyone at this feast. If you’re reading this, then you’re already a follower of Merryshire Detective Club, so you are clearly someone of remarkable taste. A ludic gourmand, one might say!
Wait, I’m being told one can’t say that.
But the sentiment remains. By following this project, you've shown yourself to be insightful and cultured, a veritable tastemaker. Perhaps you have friends and fellow gamers who have yet to benefit from your remarkable discernment. Please invite them to join the Launch Party. The more at the feast, the merrier!
What's Happening Next?
Starting Monday, we're kicking off a series of pre-launch activities leading up to our July 21 launch on BackerKit.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Pre-launch games, where you'll get an early taste of life in Merryshire.
- Community challenges and social campaigns, with plenty of opportunities to get involved.
- Follower reward unlocks, where sharing, commenting, inviting friends, and helping the community grow will unlock surprises for everyone.
We'll also be sharing new previews, behind-the-scenes updates, and revealing more artwork from the world of Merryshire along the way.
First Look at New Art
To finish today's update, here's a brand new piece of artwork from Merryshire. We hope it gives you another glimpse into the charming, curious, and occasionally murderous world we're building.
Thank you for joining us so early. We can't wait to welcome you properly to the Riding on July 21.
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