Saturday, 18 March 2017
The Shadow Whisperer Cometh..?
Hey all, just an update that Revelation of Mulmo: Tentacled Edition has been approved and I'm awaiting a proof copy before release. All of those AD&BB backers who got back to me will receive their at cost print vouchers once I've confirmed the quality of the product. Thanks for your patience.
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Playtesters needed soon...
Well, I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for Curse of Mistwood.
At over 31,000 words, it's close to being completed. The huge job of fleshing out Castle Wartaren is nearly finished and I'm currently statting out the occupants.
Del Teigeler has delivered what has to be one of the most detailed isometric castle maps I've ever seen. Here's a small sample of the 11 levels Del completed.
I can't recommend Del enough to other publishers. His contribution to this adventure was fantastic and he stuck with me through a lot of issues during the creation of this castle. Thanks, Del!
So soon you'll be able to take your favorite adventurers into the dread castle, Wartaren. As soon as the first draft is edited and a playtesters PDF is created, I'll be putting out a call for playtesters - feel free to express an interest now - Judges and GMs that run the adventure will receive a free copy of the completed adventure and a mention in the credits.
So whilst your players are there, make sure they say 'Hi!' to the Methuselah! She'll be waiting.
At over 31,000 words, it's close to being completed. The huge job of fleshing out Castle Wartaren is nearly finished and I'm currently statting out the occupants.
Del Teigeler has delivered what has to be one of the most detailed isometric castle maps I've ever seen. Here's a small sample of the 11 levels Del completed.
So soon you'll be able to take your favorite adventurers into the dread castle, Wartaren. As soon as the first draft is edited and a playtesters PDF is created, I'll be putting out a call for playtesters - feel free to express an interest now - Judges and GMs that run the adventure will receive a free copy of the completed adventure and a mention in the credits.
So whilst your players are there, make sure they say 'Hi!' to the Methuselah! She'll be waiting.
Friday, 3 March 2017
DAMN right, it's back!
Hi all, in case you're unaware, Paul Wolfe of Mystic Bull Games has released an expanded issue 1 of DAMN Magazine.
Click on the link above to check it out. With new articles about DCC, including news and adventures, it's a worthwhile addition to anyone's OSR collection.
And it's chock full of great art (okay, so that's a shameless plug).
Click on the link above to check it out. With new articles about DCC, including news and adventures, it's a worthwhile addition to anyone's OSR collection.
And it's chock full of great art (okay, so that's a shameless plug).
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Building Blocks
Having developed a love of isometric maps and the frustration of converting 2D to 3D, I am making Photoshop layers of props to use in hand drawn maps - I've also created a 3D spiral staircase that can fit on top of itself and be modular - short cuts that will hopefully pay off.
Here's a sample of the stairs in a rudimentary dungeon - hopefully the hand drawn quality still comes through.
Here's a sample of the stairs in a rudimentary dungeon - hopefully the hand drawn quality still comes through.
Sunday, 12 February 2017
Your Faerie Godmother is in the house
A quick preview of the new patron, Gloriana, Faerie Godmother, from The Revelation of Mulmo.
Available soon - ish!
Many of the faerie folk take a sidelong interest in human affairs.
Often, this interest lasts but for an encounter, but sometimes a
faerie becomes interested in mortals for their entire lifetimes,
which is still a fleeting interest in the aeons-long existence of the
fae. Such a creature is Gloriana, who sometimes aids Wizards
and Elves, and has become the godmother of several mortal
children - both with, and without, a formal Patron Bond spell.
A mortal with Gloriana as a Faerie Godmother, but who is not
actually magically bonded to her, cannot cast Invoke Patron, but
such a relationship may explain an unusually high Luck score!
Gloriana, when she appears, comes either in the form of a faerie
queen – tall, regal, and impeccably dressed – or in the form of
a wizened old grand-dame hobbling on a black cane. Indeed,
many of her godchildren are unaware that “Grandma Glory” is
a powerful Faerie Lord. For all that Gloriana means well, faerie
folk are most often on the side of Chaos, or Neutral at best, and
her help sometimes backfires as random chaotic elements creep
in. The more powerful the aid she gives, the greater the chance
that something will backfire.
Often, this interest lasts but for an encounter, but sometimes a
faerie becomes interested in mortals for their entire lifetimes,
which is still a fleeting interest in the aeons-long existence of the
fae. Such a creature is Gloriana, who sometimes aids Wizards
and Elves, and has become the godmother of several mortal
children - both with, and without, a formal Patron Bond spell.
A mortal with Gloriana as a Faerie Godmother, but who is not
actually magically bonded to her, cannot cast Invoke Patron, but
such a relationship may explain an unusually high Luck score!
Gloriana, when she appears, comes either in the form of a faerie
queen – tall, regal, and impeccably dressed – or in the form of
a wizened old grand-dame hobbling on a black cane. Indeed,
many of her godchildren are unaware that “Grandma Glory” is
a powerful Faerie Lord. For all that Gloriana means well, faerie
folk are most often on the side of Chaos, or Neutral at best, and
her help sometimes backfires as random chaotic elements creep
in. The more powerful the aid she gives, the greater the chance
that something will backfire.
Gloriana’s ceremony must take place in the near vicinity of a
new-born infant. Once the infant is even three months old, it is
too late, and a younger child must be sought out.
Saturday, 11 February 2017
Whirlwinds at Shinobi 27 Games
Well this is the first chance I've had to post an updates on what's been going on at Shinobi 27 since 2016. So here goes:
Four books are underway at the moment with the hopes that two will be released in the first half of this year. Two are written or partially written by Daniel Bishop.
The first is the print version of The Revelation of Mulmo (ROM). Like AD&BB, this will only be available in print but also like AD&BB: EOE, ROM has been expanded with new art and new patron information.
In fact, there is a completely new patron, Gloriana, Faerie Godmother included. ROM, was originally conceived as a companion adventure to AD&BB, so once again I will be reaching out to the original backers to see if they want the adventure at cost. More news on this to come.
Next we have the long awaited (by me) sequel to The Trolls of Mistwood. Curse of Mistwood has been slowly gestating for over two years now and it is a BIG adventure. At present it sits at around 30,000 words and is still being completed. But it is close to completion and I will be sending out a call soon for playtesters. As a reward, I will be offering a free final print copy to each playtesting Judge.
With a huge menagerie of new monsters and a story that expands and builds on The Trolls of Mistwood, Curse of Mistwood pits the adventurers against the Methuselah of Wartaren, who threatens not only the village of Mistwood but the adventurer's entire world.
Co-authored by Daniel Bishop and myself, I am very proud of what this adventure is becoming. A lot of art and ideas are still flowing to make this the best it can be.
Also on the horizon is a new Patrons book - a supplement to go along with AD&BB. I can't say too much about this one but author, James Pozenel has been pouring his heart and soul into this book - I hope we don't need to venture into the Abyss to retrieve those...
The final book this year is a new adventure designed to introduce players to the campaign city of Claeridge Pass. I have some new writers working on this setting. The timetable for this is not yet set but hopefully by the close of 2017.
Lastly, make sure you grab yourself a copy of Mystic Bull's print release of DAMN magazine - it's full of OSR, DCC, RPG, meaty goodness - new content and art aplenty. It will be coming soon and editor, Paul Wolfe, is looking for contributors for issues 2 and beyond!
Cheers till next time,
David Fisher.
Four books are underway at the moment with the hopes that two will be released in the first half of this year. Two are written or partially written by Daniel Bishop.
The first is the print version of The Revelation of Mulmo (ROM). Like AD&BB, this will only be available in print but also like AD&BB: EOE, ROM has been expanded with new art and new patron information.
Co-authored by Daniel Bishop and myself, I am very proud of what this adventure is becoming. A lot of art and ideas are still flowing to make this the best it can be.
Also on the horizon is a new Patrons book - a supplement to go along with AD&BB. I can't say too much about this one but author, James Pozenel has been pouring his heart and soul into this book - I hope we don't need to venture into the Abyss to retrieve those...
The final book this year is a new adventure designed to introduce players to the campaign city of Claeridge Pass. I have some new writers working on this setting. The timetable for this is not yet set but hopefully by the close of 2017.
Lastly, make sure you grab yourself a copy of Mystic Bull's print release of DAMN magazine - it's full of OSR, DCC, RPG, meaty goodness - new content and art aplenty. It will be coming soon and editor, Paul Wolfe, is looking for contributors for issues 2 and beyond!
Cheers till next time,
David Fisher.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
The quest continues... in 5 weeks time.
In other news (heh), I'll be in the US for the next 5 weeks so progress on anything will cease... except for some illustration work when I get a spare minute or two.
I wish everybody a happy Christmas and a bright New Year.
Friday, 25 November 2016
Shinobi27 Tees are on sale for another 17 hours.
Hey all, just a heads up that I have taken the cover art for the DCC AD&BB Dagon edition and made it into a T-shirt on Teepublic.
If you want to wear a fashionable fish patron over the festive season or gift him to a willing disciple, grab one now whilst they are $14. They'll be $20 once the sale is over. Follow the link: Dagon and other Shinobi27 Tees.
If you want to wear a fashionable fish patron over the festive season or gift him to a willing disciple, grab one now whilst they are $14. They'll be $20 once the sale is over. Follow the link: Dagon and other Shinobi27 Tees.
Monday, 14 November 2016
So, after weeks of battling a persistent cough, I'm finally starting to breath a bit easier. So an update of happenings here is in order.
I've been collaborating with Paul Wolfe on a big project he's about to launch, so stay tuned for that but I have also been managing some freelance writers who are working on adventures for my Claeridge Pass setting. It's an interesting time when you delegate writing work to someone whose work you are unfamiliar with. I have found that writers who are not published will gush with ideas and over produce whereas my experience with known authors seems to be the opposite. I imagine experienced writers put high expectations on themself and don't want to disappoint where new writers just want to see their name in print. It strikes me as funny that the more we produce, the more fear we have for what comes next.
I'm currently working on my Masters in teaching and it is literally doing my head in - I'm hoping to polish off my last assignment for the year this week. Fingers crossed.
My family and I are off to the USA in a month's time. We'll be mainly around the west coast for a family Christmas get together but I'm hoping to get to see some friends too. If I don't get to update this block anytime soon, hope everyone has a great end to 2016.
I've been collaborating with Paul Wolfe on a big project he's about to launch, so stay tuned for that but I have also been managing some freelance writers who are working on adventures for my Claeridge Pass setting. It's an interesting time when you delegate writing work to someone whose work you are unfamiliar with. I have found that writers who are not published will gush with ideas and over produce whereas my experience with known authors seems to be the opposite. I imagine experienced writers put high expectations on themself and don't want to disappoint where new writers just want to see their name in print. It strikes me as funny that the more we produce, the more fear we have for what comes next.
I'm currently working on my Masters in teaching and it is literally doing my head in - I'm hoping to polish off my last assignment for the year this week. Fingers crossed.
My family and I are off to the USA in a month's time. We'll be mainly around the west coast for a family Christmas get together but I'm hoping to get to see some friends too. If I don't get to update this block anytime soon, hope everyone has a great end to 2016.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Dungeon Builder Kickstarter.
Now this looks like a useful program for dungeon designers.
I like getting traditional artists to work on my adventures but this looks like a fun way to get some cracking looking dungeons happening quickly.
Dungeon Builder Kickstarter
I like getting traditional artists to work on my adventures but this looks like a fun way to get some cracking looking dungeons happening quickly.
Dungeon Builder Kickstarter
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
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