Eldritch Horror Role Playing in the Trenches of World War One
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Brandon and Matt on Random Worlds Chat TONIGHT!
over 5 years ago
– Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 12:06:48 PM
Hey everyone. This is just a quick note to let you all know Brandon and Matt will be on the Random Worlds (formerly RPG.net) chat later tonight. If you all want to come and ask questions about the setting, the mechanics, or just get to know us a bit more, the information is below!
The chat will start around 7:30 p.m. CDT (8:30 Eastern).
Josh Sinsapaugh UNLOCKED!!! Larger list revealed!
over 5 years ago
– Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 07:07:53 PM
Double the fun!
As we unlocked the $14,000 Stretch Goal, we surpassed twice our initial funding goal! During this stretch we also surpassed 300 backers, so we wanted to do a couple of things for all of you fantastic backers. Not only did you help unlock this great Mission Folio from Josh Sinsapaugh and another new adversary which will be added to the core book, but we also have moved on to the next Mission Folio by Melanie Meadors. This one is going to be special. We're so glad to have Melanie on board and can't wait to see what she's bringing to the world of Never Going Home.
When we reach $15,000, we'll unlock her Mission folio and a special physical goal we've teased from the very beginning. Once More Unto the Breach is a physical book which will be added to all Deluxe level and above. This book will combine all of the unlocked Mission Folios into one book of adventures, and may include a few special treats for you all. The digital version of this book will available to all of the other backers as fulfillment of the digital stretch goals, but will be one digital product as opposed to many smaller ones.
So what else can you expect?
We've been teasing so much along the way, but we wanted to do two things as we reach this milestone. First, we're announcing a couple new goals tied to the number of backers. Our first one will be unlocked at 400 backers and will be another Mission Folio added to the project. It will be written by Wen Reischl, and will be included as a digital goal and added to Once More unto the Breach like all the others. We'll announce the 500 backer goal as we approach that, if we're lucky enough to have that problem.
The second thing we wanted to do was to release all of the Stretch Goals up to $25,000. We aren't saying that we'll reach all of these goals, but we want you all to know that not only have we planned all of this out (and beyond). We've had a number of people ask what else will be added to the deluxe tiers, and the graphic below shows just how much more value is going to be added to those levels when and if we reach certain goals. Hopefully a few more will be unlocked. Keep spreading the word!
...and so much more!
Doug Levandowski!!!
over 5 years ago
– Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 12:58:05 PM
Another Stretch Goal Met!
After reaching $13,000 we unlocked a Mission Folio by Doug Levandowski who you may recognize from the excellent Kids on Bikes RPG. I'm so excited about this goal, and Doug has such a great and unique concept. I really cant wait to share it with you all. We also unlocked another new adversary which will be added to the core book, making the antagonists section even more deadly!
Now we move on to writer Josh Sinsapaugh. Josh has done a number of things for Palladium Books, including the Shemarrian Nations sourcebook which is one of my all time favorites for the line. Most recently, he was a core writer on Wet Ink Games' last project, Wild Skies: Liberating Strife.
The soldiers are tasked with investigating a Belgian village where there are reports of wide-scale gas attacks, which have taken an enormous toll on the citizenry and soldiers alike. Rotten, desiccated beings have been seen in the area and are believed to be tied to the attacks, but there have also been reports of large, monstrous figures combating them.
If we make it to $14,000 we will unlock Josh's Mission Folio and another Adversary for the core book.
At $15,000 we will unlock a Mission Folio by Melanie Meador, and we will combine ALL the unlocked Mission Folios into a physical book (Once More Unto the Breach) for all Deluxe Tier backers. This physical book will be added at no cost to the backers, but will also be available as an add-on for anyone who would like to add extra copies to their pledge.
Armistice Day
over 5 years ago
– Sun, Nov 11, 2018 at 08:36:21 PM
Words of Remembrance
Many around the world are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of fighting of World War One, and we want to make sure we offer our thoughts, love, and support to all those around the world in remembrance of that day. I find myself drawn to part of "Ode of Remembrance"
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
One of our dear friends and writers, John Kennedy, penned this earlier this morning:
Today is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Over 100 years ago, at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the fighting stopped across Europe and Turkey. Thousands of artillery pieces that had hummed steadily throughout the war fell silent, and the deadly staccato of machine gun nests and the battle cries of millions of men forced to charge across No Man's Land finally ceased. It was the end to almost 5 years of non-stop carnage and bloodshed that drastically changed the world as we knew it.
It was a war that was fought for revenge. It was a war that was fought under the banner of imperialism. It was a war that there were no clear good or bad guys, only The Entente and the Central Powers. It was less a war of ideals and more a war for war's sake. A conflict to prove who was the superior nation rather than whose ideals were superior.
Because we should never ever forget this war. We should never overlook its importance. We should never forget the costs people paid fighting it or how it changed our world view forever. Perhaps if we keep remembering the consequences of these conflicts, we may still avoid fighting them again.
Commemorative Art
We previously unlocked a stretch goal which included a specially commissioned piece of art from Charles Ferguson-Avery to commemorate this occasion. We wanted a somber and introspective piece representing those of us left remembering those fallen soldiers, and he truly delivered. The "11 - 11 - 11" represents the 11th hour, the 11th day, and 11th month. It will be painted with is evocative watercolors and highlights the unarmed soldiers in a field of poppies looking out on those left behind. The final piece will be stunning.
Initial Development Sketch
Another Stretch Goal UNLOCKED! Doug Levandowski is ready!
over 5 years ago
– Thu, Nov 08, 2018 at 07:13:45 PM
Another goal passed!
As we pass $12,000, We unlock another Mission Folio and another physical goal. Not only are you getting a great adventure for your games, but every backer at the DELUXE tiers and above are also getting a NEW physical product. As we keep unlocking more goals, the DELUXE tiers will be getting more in the way of these physical additions. This is our first goal of this type, so although we mentioned it previously we want to shine a big spotlight on it.
Character/Campaign Journal
This is a 48 page notebook insert similar to the "Field Notes" books found on Amazon and other book retailers. This book will be 5"x 8" and will include 6 character sheets, each followed by campaign notes pages so you can document your adventures. One copy of this book will be included in every Deluxe pledge.
If you want to add an extra copy of the Character/Campaign journal, you can increase your pledge by $6 USD, or $15 for a set of three (3).
What's Next?
Up next we have the awesome Doug Levandowski who you may know as one of the minds behind the excellent RPG Kids on Bikes. Doug has a treat in store for your players where each one must face their greatest adversary: Themselves! Mysteriously stranded in a shell crater, the soldiers must come to grips with who they were and what they've become before being able to carry on. This is going to be great and you definitely don't want to miss out on this one!
We'll also be adding another adversary to the main book as our physical goal when we reach $13,000. Be sure to check the table below to see some of the excellent new goals coming your way!
