Proofs are Back and Quick Start Rules Released!

There has been a lot of exciting things that happened in the last 24 hours. First was that the proof copy has arrived for our second game release: Chronofields! Everything looks great and we have given the go ahead for printing to commence. Additionally, the quick start rules for Chronofields have been made public over at Drive Thru RPG. We had released a few physical copies of the quick start rules back during Free RPG Day earlier this year to a handful of retailers, so it’s possible you already have a copy! The quick start rules over at Drive Thru RPG are PDF format only so that we could offer them for free to everyone who is interested. If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, head on over there and get yours today!

The cover art for the quick start rules is displayed above. The full game releases in the coming days, and the artwork is completely different. We did this specifically so that everyone could tell the two versions apart without having to guess.

Upcoming Game Title Release Info!

The long days of writing, finishing artwork, and editing are behind us here at the studio as we get closer to releasing our 2nd full tabletop role playing game title. Everything has been sent to the printer and now we are awaiting review of the files. The release date will be dependent upon how things go at the printer, as it took a bit longer to complete the game this time around. There is a second contingency date that will work should the printing process need more time.

During this time we will be updating the website with information and links for the new game. It will be primarily sold through Drive Thru RPG as our other titles have in the past, but it will also be available for sale directly through us here.

With this major project wrapping up, we look forward to next year. We have a busy schedule already, with more reveals coming shortly after we release our newest game. We have some interesting and different ideas that we plan to do beyond our normal fare of releasing expansions as we further diversify our gaming products. Stay tuned!

2nd Expansion Release Date!

This is a very exciting kick off to a new week! The release date of our second full-sized expansion for True Agenda is here! The Alien Menace brings a lot of new adversaries into the game. In addition, there are some new equipment and a pair of adventures awaiting both players and directors. The game timeline advances in this expansion, meaning some old foes are getting closer to their goals, but a new group is also entering play. Will they be friend or foe? We are very excited to release this expansion, and hope everyone who has been following us enjoys what is contained within its pages.

The Alien Menace is available here on our product page, as well as over at Drive Thru RPG. For anyone who has not yet picked up the game, you can find a package deal at Drive Thru, and also check this site for sales later this summer. Also, keep checking back for more news on what we still have planned for later this year.

Proofs are back and new ad design!

We received our proof copy from the printer for the upcoming expansion to True Agenda today. Things turned out rather nicely. The cover design was a new direction for the studio and the theme ran throughout the entire cover; front, spine and back. The inside quality was what we expected since this is our third print project, although there seemed to be a slight discoloration on a couple of the interior art pieces. We believe this is from the print run after we verified our digital art files. Hopefully the full print run addresses these issues, but they are not deal breakers regardless.

Today, we also finished an ad design piece (shown on right) that will be appearing in various advertising campaigns throughout the year, including within the pages of our new roleplaying game releasing later this year.

The Waiting Game...

Tonight was a very good night for everyone here at the studio. The final editing had been completed late last week, and the final artwork was approved today for our upcoming expansion for True Agenda scheduled to release in June. All of the files were converted and sent to the printer, so now we wait. Hopefully next week we will get confirmation that everything looks good and we can get our proof back by mid-May.

In addition to this, all of the paperwork was completed and files submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office. We generally like to try to get everything off to them before the product comes out, because it usually takes 2-3 months before we receive our certificate of registration. It’s not a big deal to have it before release, but if it works out that way, then it’s always nice.

Did I mention something about waiting? Hardly. This doesn’t mean there is currently nothing to do. There are two projects on the design side of things to assist some local businesses with their branding and advertising. We also have another two game-related releases still coming this year. In addition, there is an in-house design idea gaining momentum. So while it is great to mark another project complete, we are far from being able to grow complacent. Not that I feel anyone really wants to, but it is nice to think about on occasion.

Love is in The Air!

Valentine’s Day is here, and we have just released a new mini-expansion for the True Agenda RPG. The timing for this expansion is not a coincidence as we here at the studios wanted to take advantage of this time of year. The True Agenda Parody Pack is centered around the player characters (and others) finding love, and has a hefty amount of parody thrown in too! It is a lighthearted addition to a normally serious game of thwarting alien threats. The expansion is completely compatible with all of the existing rules of the game, meaning it is a genuine addition despite the humor and slightly over the top subject material. Better yet, it is pay what you want, so even if you would like to pick up a copy without putting down any cash whatsoever you can do so! The cover is pictured to the right, and you can check out the pack here.

One down... three to go

We here at the studios hit the ground running in the new year. The final piece of artwork for the upcoming game expansion for True Agenda has just been completed. The writing was finished yesterday and has moved on to the editing process. We are months ahead of schedule considering the release date is not until midyear! However, while it is exciting, we have three other projects slated for release this year, including a brand new tabletop roleplaying game, so there will be little chance for rest. One of these projects is due for release next month! However, even with such an aggressive schedule, there is excitement in the air here. With the business anniversary coming up in March, an ambitious timetable suits us perfectly as we look to kick off our third year! We appreciate everyone who has been following along on our journey and look forward to sharing more news in the coming months.

Holiday Cheer

The year is quickly coming to an end. Hopefully, everyone enjoyed a good holiday. Here at the studios, we are busy putting the final touches on another productive year. Earlier, a new image was released on social media and places like Deviant Art, and it has been included here on the right. This was not a specific commission piece, and was instead just a random idea that had been floating around for a few months. The exposure of the piece, titled Descent, was extremely positive on places like Facebook, where the business received more than five times the views than a typical post or announcement! These kind of pieces are also fun to do as a nice break or diversion from a scheduled project. Expect to see more of them in 2019.

Another good piece of news is that the new expansion for True Agenda is at its halfway mark for completeness. With any luck, it will be done well before its early summer release. While this is the last expansion currently planned for this game, a new tabletop RPG installment is also slated for a 2019 release. Most of the studio’s available resources will be focused on getting that done before the holiday season next year.

2018 definitely proved to be a decent year in terms of work and opportunities. Here is hoping the next one fares just as well. As always, stay tuned.

Holiday Mood

Once again we are deep in the holiday season. Another year is about ready to pass us by. While it has been another good year, I wish they would slow down a little! Nevertheless, this is the time when all of us here at the studios take a breather and enjoy the season. Most people and companies do not schedule any commissions during this time, and it is also between our release schedule so that there is no added stress during the last months of the year. However, that doesn’t mean everything stops, but rather it gives us time to work on our own side projects. The images to the right are a sample of that. It is a color test for a potential Munnin Design logo idea. While there is no immediate plans to use this design in anything coming up, the overall consensus is that the red and purple versions turned out the best. Thoughts?

Commissioned design work

September has been pretty exciting so far with a local business wanting some design work done. They want a “team mascot” idea and over the last couple of weeks I have been working with their manager to determine exactly what they desire in terms of font, size, and applications. This piece could end up on a variety of media that range from banners and signs to more custom work like decorative pins. This has been a multiple-step process and has been very exciting to see the design progress. Next week will be another round of design reviews in the hopes to settle on one particular layout. Then we will discuss final coloration and any other fine tuning before the final piece can be completed. Stay tuned here, and on social media, for a look at the final, approved design!