Time is so weird right now! We've got nine days
left on the campaign and have made it to the third stretch
goal. I think I've talked about that enough in previous updates, so I
want to tell you about my plans if* we reach stretch goal 4.
*If we don't reach it, watch out for this toward the end of
the year.
(£3500) Stretch Goal 4: The Scenario
This is a big one. My goal is a tightly focused, dual-sided set
of prompts and tools centred on one of the eight playsets (six
in the physical book, two as "digital expansions") included
in the game. If we reach it, I'll write a pitch for each playset and
run a poll so you can have your say!
The finer details may change subject to playtester feedback, but in a
nutshell here's what the words above mean:
Tightly-focused
Dead Letter Society is purposefully written to
let you choose the themes/genre/timescales you want
to explore. A scenario replaces that with a specific genre and set of
themes that you can expect to encounter.
Dual-sided
Each player gets their own tailored set of prompts
to guide you through the scenario. If you play the game solo, you'll
have multiple angles to explore the scenario from with totally
different content.
Prompts
The same intention-based, choice-filled, tarot-driven prompt mechanic
will be there. Nothing will intrinsically change about how
you play the game. However, I will also use them to introduce...
Tools
which is a short and awkward way of saying "fun things to
interact with" - this may be an NPC (Actor) with motivations tied
to the scenario (rather than your vampire), a letter
cache (Item) with surprising information, or other hints, secrets, or
goals for you to uncover. I adore games filled to the
brim with intrigue – ask anyone who plays with me – so secrets will abound.
As I said - it's a big one. If you've been hesitating over backing
the campaign because you're looking for something even more focused,
this might be what you're waiting for.
What's Next?
There's still nine days left to share the campaign - please do! I'd
love to make it to this last goal (after that we're into
cross-compatible "Werewolf Dead Letter Society" territory, a
whole other ball game!)
Tonight I'll contact our fabulous editor @ERFJordan to pin down
when the last third of the book can shuttle off for editing (she's
running her own
Kickstarter if you also play 5e!). This week will also bring those
of you who wanted to playtest the chosen playsets will get a little
something in your inbox. :) And there'll be more art to share!
Stats Are Cool
Did you know that together you've made it possible to make 75
print books and 115 digital community
copies of this game available so far? I wholeheartedly
believe in making this game accessible to as many people as possible,
regardless of their budget, so that means a lot to me. Your
support has been outstanding throughout this campaign - thank you, again!
A GM-less roleplaying game for 1-2 vampires who need an ally — or rival. Exchange letters via a secret society, achieve your ambitions, and question everything. Join the Dead Letter Society today. Death doesn't mean you can't write back.
