We wanted to get a quick production and timeline update out before we all get sucked into the Gen Con vortex. Or rather, Gen Con gets sucked into our Dungeon Crawler Carl vortex if all goes according to plan. 😈
First order of business, an update on the size of the core rulebook.
If you saw the sample we had at LitRPG Con, then you probably heard us saying that the actual rulebook would be bigger. And boy is it…
How much bigger?
Approximately….twice as big. Maybe a little more. The final page count comes in at a whopping 648 pages!
We had so many ideas for quests, neighborhoods, monsters, and more – and thanks to your incredible support, we didn’t have to leave any of them behind.
However, that’s not to say future books aren’t coming. We are already cooking on our next expansion for the RPG line. Fans attending our What’s Next in Hobby? Gen Con just might get a first look at what’s coming next…
What will the core rulebook contain?
When we said infinite possibilities, we actually meant it!
The core rulebook contains intuitive toolsets for creating your custom races, classes, and skills. It also has guidance for creating your own mobs and bosses, your own tweaks to the existing game floors, and advice for making your own entirely! Plus, it has lots of neighborhoods, quests, and even– you know what, maybe it would be better if we just showed you the whole table of contents.
Screenshot from an early cultural consulting pass AKA almost totally unedited
When can I get my copy?
We’re still on track for campaign fulfillment to begin in October! With the crazy amount of pledges this campaign collected, fulfillment will likely take 4-8 weeks to finish. One way or another, you’ll all still be the first to get your hands on everything! General release in retail stores and for pre-orders won’t be until late November.
What about PDFs?
Our early PDF release for backers is also still on track for August! We’ll likely have them all ready to go the third or fourth week of the month. Or maybe a little earlier, if the Dungeon A.I. allows. Keep your eyes peeled!
And don’t worry – when they release, we’ll give you detailed instructions on how to access and redeem your PDFs.
What should I do now?
I recommend coming up with a catchphrase for your crawler. Remember, survival counts on just how well you entertain, Crawlers… “Goddamnit, Donut” may or may not be taken in your game.
