I'm working on a collected edition, Bright & Terrible: The Atlantean Trilogy. It will include Bright & Terrible, Wicked & Graceful, and Majestic & Venomous.
The issue has been that the best PDF layout, landscape, wasn't designed for print and won't smoothly fit pages. I did one in an attractive but minimal layout for each, but the total pagecount wasn't enough for print.
I'm hoping that the Trilogy will hit the minimum pagecount for PoD or an offset partner. If not, there are probably some missing tables I can mix in. ;)
There's also some new stuff coming for the universe, but I don't quite know what or when.
A friend randomly started work on a solo skirmish wargame using the similar mechanics to what I'd thought of for a multi-era or mixed game.
Coincidentally, at the same time I started a larger scale RPG but don't really know what I'll do with it publication-wise.
Bright & Terrible is a rules-lite but evocative RPG. You are the last surviving Atlantean, journeying across the human world where you are seen almost like a god. Will you be a benevolent bright hero or a terrible tyrant?
I'm a bit confused by the sword. The others are plausibly valuable enough to start a war over, with the possible exception of the ruby - which reads as targeting 'the owner' rather than 'anyone it's used on', I think because it's a valuable - but the sword seems more like a weak loyalty test, or perhaps a tool for navigating courtly intrigue, which seems ill-fitting for a sword. Perhaps you could share your thoughts on the matter?
I envisioned the sword as a sort of loyalty test, yes. If you have this sword, you definitely know how your subordinates feel about you.
The idea behind the ruby is that people go through a lot of shit if they're convinced they'll be satisfied in the end. And here's a magic stone that can guarantee you'll feel that way!
(EDIT: Although if you wanted to read it as the ruby making other people satisfied, that's still a great plot hook.)
The second edition will go up on DriveThru somewhat later. This is my first itch release, so I want to give it some breathing room before I put it up there.
I am sorry, I should've elaborated. There was a Add-on for your mini games that was part of the kickstarter and was fulfilled through backer kit and it contains a copy of Bright and Terrible 1 ed.
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Are there print versions for this and Wicked & Graceful at all?
I'm working on a collected edition, Bright & Terrible: The Atlantean Trilogy. It will include Bright & Terrible, Wicked & Graceful, and Majestic & Venomous.
That sounds awesome
The issue has been that the best PDF layout, landscape, wasn't designed for print and won't smoothly fit pages. I did one in an attractive but minimal layout for each, but the total pagecount wasn't enough for print.
I'm hoping that the Trilogy will hit the minimum pagecount for PoD or an offset partner. If not, there are probably some missing tables I can mix in. ;)
There's also some new stuff coming for the universe, but I don't quite know what or when.
A friend randomly started work on a solo skirmish wargame using the similar mechanics to what I'd thought of for a multi-era or mixed game.
Coincidentally, at the same time I started a larger scale RPG but don't really know what I'll do with it publication-wise.
Also a possible Villainess Romance...
Bright & Terrible is a rules-lite but evocative RPG. You are the last surviving Atlantean, journeying across the human world where you are seen almost like a god. Will you be a benevolent bright hero or a terrible tyrant?
Hello! The Priceless Treasures table seems to have been overwritten with a copy of the Puppet Rulers table. Do you have a backup?
Darn it. I'm working on a printer-friendly layout right now; I'll make sure that table's right before I post it.
Here's what it's supposed to say:
Priceless Treasures
1 A mirror which shows any person their truest self
2 A sword which knows hate from love
3 A ring which commands the spirits of all with royal blood
4 A ruby which makes anyone satisfied with their lot
5 A mask whose wearer will never be forgotten
6 A coin whose flip distinguishes truth from lies
And thanks for reporting the error!
You're welcome!
I'm a bit confused by the sword. The others are plausibly valuable enough to start a war over, with the possible exception of the ruby - which reads as targeting 'the owner' rather than 'anyone it's used on', I think because it's a valuable - but the sword seems more like a weak loyalty test, or perhaps a tool for navigating courtly intrigue, which seems ill-fitting for a sword. Perhaps you could share your thoughts on the matter?
I envisioned the sword as a sort of loyalty test, yes. If you have this sword, you definitely know how your subordinates feel about you.
The idea behind the ruby is that people go through a lot of shit if they're convinced they'll be satisfied in the end. And here's a magic stone that can guarantee you'll feel that way!
(EDIT: Although if you wanted to read it as the ruby making other people satisfied, that's still a great plot hook.)
Thanks!
Hey Rose,
I purchased the first edition on Drivethru. Will wee see updates there, or is there any way to get that purchase transferred over here or something?
The second edition will go up on DriveThru somewhat later. This is my first itch release, so I want to give it some breathing room before I put it up there.
Then, can the backers of Cavaliers of Mars expect an update as well?
I'm not currently working on a second edition of Cavaliers of Mars. My next second edition is Beautiful Anomalies 2e.
I am sorry, I should've elaborated. There was a Add-on for your mini games that was part of the kickstarter and was fulfilled through backer kit and it contains a copy of Bright and Terrible 1 ed.
Did that get fulfilled by DriveThruRPG coupons, or a download from BackerKit?
(I was sidelined with a broken leg while OPP was fulfilling that stuff, so I don't know how it was done.)