October Update #2
over 1 year ago – Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 11:00:43 AM

Hey all,

As promised, here is the second update for October!

Yesterday I received the rulebook edits from Will, and I am currently working on making the revisions that were asked for. I should have those done by the end of today. After that, I'll be moving the text into the layout skeleton I had made, so that I can get the print proof copy of the book ordered later this week!

The priority is still getting the printed book all setup and ready to go, so the proof is my focus this week. Once that's done and ordered, I'll get a PDF version of the rulebook put together so you all can take a look, and see if there is anything I missed before I make the big order.

After all that, November is the month of Realms, where I work on and finish all the Realms I've brewed up for the Realm Atlas. 

So, I'm going to be busy the next month or so!

I wanted to leave you with another tease of what you'll find in the rulebook. Last time I showed off some spreads to give you an idea of what the general layout style is going to be. This time, I'm showing off a collage of some of the spot art that Charlie did for RUNE. This is just a small part of the collection. I absolutely love Charlie's style, and think it's a perfect fit for the vibes of RUNE. Enjoy!

I'll see you in November for updates on prints, PDFs, and PAX!

-Spencer

Early October Update
over 1 year ago – Wed, Oct 05, 2022 at 03:07:21 AM

Hey everyone,

This is the first of what will likely be two updates this month. Couple of exciting things to share:

Rulebook Text

The text for the core rulebook has been written, and will be going off to Will Jobst very soon for editing. Once Will has finished up the edits, it's a matter of getting that text into layout so we can get the books ordered. The rulebook text is taking priority over the Realm Atlas right now, since the rulebook is the part that's getting printed!

My hope is to be able to share a no-layout version of the edited rulebook with you all later this month, or as soon as I get the edits back and make the changes that Will asks for.

Layout Prep

In order to get that book ready for print, I have started working on a style guide for the RUNE rulebook. That way, I can can use the layout templates I've made to paste in the final text and get thing final version of the book together nice and quick. I've been playing around with it, and here are some samples. Keep in mind, these are samples, and nothing is finalized yet!

Art

Charlie is working on some more incredible spot art that will be sprinkled throughout the rulebook and the Realm Atlas. You will have already seen some examples of it if you checked out the RUNE quick start file. Charlie is working on two more pages of spot art. I'll share some of that during the next update later this month.

Wrapping Up

That's it for this update! I'm very happy to have the text written and can't wait for Will to do their magic and whip the rules into shape. While they are working on that, I'll be back to writing the Realm Atlas, so that we can make sure that's ready to release when you get your rulebooks! Keep an eye out for another update later this month confirming the final text, and some more spot art.

-Spencer

September Update
over 1 year ago – Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 03:39:09 AM

Hey folks,

A few people clicked that "request an update" button. As I mentioned in the last update, you can expect an update each month, sometimes more frequent as we get things moving. 

The rules are nearly written, and will be sent off to Will Jobst for editing in early October. From now until the rules are returned, I'll be getting to work on finalizing the realms for the Realm Atlas. 

October will be a busier month with bigger updates. This month I'm just staying focused with the writing. Look for updates on the editing and rules next month, where I'll hopefully have a non-layout version of the complete rules to share with you!

-Spencer

Funded!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Aug 26, 2022 at 07:57:05 PM

We did it!

Real quick update here, mostly just a big ol' thank you to all of you for your incredible support. I cannot wait to get this game in your hands, so I better get to work!

Updates

Moving forward, you can expect one update a month. There may be some instances where I send them more frequently to show off some big news, but otherwise I stick to a once a month update system.

Surveys

I'll be sending out Backerkit surveys to collect shipping information and collect shipping money later in the year. 

Writing

Like I said, I've got writing to do! Rules updating, and writing Realms are the next two big steps, and I'll be sharing progress with you on that next month.

Thank you all again so much. I really appreciate, truly.

-Spencer

Final Day Approaching!
over 1 year ago – Wed, Aug 24, 2022 at 09:48:39 AM

Hey everyone!

Wow. Wow wow wow.

$23,000 and over 1000 backers. That breaks all of my previous records, and hits a new milestone I never expected! You all are amazing.

As we approach the final hours, I don't have much to share. I got some feedback on The Island Realm I shared yesterday, so look for an updated version to get posted in that Drive folder in the next few days. 

But, as we share this last day together as the campaign winds down, I wanted to send one reminder, and then recommend some other projects while I had your attention.

Signed Copy + Prints After Campaign

The signed copy tier, where I make you a fun RUNE item unique to you, is only available during the campaign. You won't be able to buy that later on Backerkit, or upgrade your pledge. So if you want it, make sure your pledge reflects that by the end of the campaign!

Print copies in general will be available as add-ons in Backerkit, and later on you can find them on my store where I sell all of my other printed games. So if you're all digital right now, you can always go printed later.

Recommendations

There are a number of amazing Kickstarters up right now, and I wanted to recommend a few!

Wicked Ones & Undead Awakening is a reprint of the absolutely incredible Wicked Ones, with an incredible expansion being printed alongside it. If you're not familiar with Wicked Ones, it's a Forged in the Dark game where you play as the baddies. It's always fun playing the monsters, and with Wicked Ones you get to do it while building a dungeon with your friends. It's a really unique take on the FitD system, and the books look gorgeous.

Sunderwald is a legacy RPG. Yeah, a legacy RPG. I'm a sucker for legacy board games, where you rip up cards, write on the board, and generally do all the things you're not supposed to do to a board game. Now you can have that experience with an RPG, messing with the book itself over the course of play! The art looks incredible, and the world seems nice and creepy. They need your help hitting the goal, so please consider backing!

Finally, Lilancholy is a game I am so excited for. It is written by the wonderfully talented John Battle, who has created some of my favorite games (Wizards and the Wastes, Iron & Lies, My Body is a Cage, .dungeon). John puts everything into these books, and each one is so special and unique. They truly are pieces of art on my shelf.

Ok, that's everything from me for now. We're approaching the end here. If you want to help us get one last big boost and wave, sharing the campaign with people is incredibly helpful. I'll be updating you once the campaign is ended properly about next steps. For now, go check out those projects I mentioned and consider throwing some support towards incredible indie RPGs.

-Spencer