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Mythic Bastionland RPG - Before Into the Odd

Created by Chris McDowall

Rules light roleplaying in a dreamlike world of knights and myths. Crawl hexes, rule a domain, and remember your oath.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Backerkit Launch and Pre-Print PDF
about 2 years ago – Wed, Feb 07, 2024 at 02:10:04 AM

The Backerkit is now live, with surveys going out to 5% of backers as a test run. The rest of you will get yours within the next few days. 

When you complete the survey you'll also get access to the pre-print PDF. If you spot any typos in there then please enter them here: https://forms.gle/K6CRGVQkLVy1GwB98

If you know anybody who wanted the book but missed the kickstarter then pre-orders are also open here: 

Bye for now!

Chris

February Update
about 2 years ago – Fri, Feb 02, 2024 at 02:28:15 AM

Here's where we're at with things:

  • The text of the book is now done!
  • Art is trucking along nicely
  • I'll be putting together the pre-print PDF at the start of next week, running the final checks on Backerkit, and then launching Backerkit ASAP

This means when you confirm your shipping you'll also be able to download the pre-print PDF. This won't have all the artwork, but will have all the text for the final book (minus the index, which is next on my list). Inevitably some typos will have slipped through into this version, so I'll include details for how to report them if you spot one.

Hopefully the next update I do will be launching the Backerkit.

Bye for now, and thanks again for supporting this project.

Chris

More Knights and Progress Continues
about 2 years ago – Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 04:14:32 AM

Happy New Year!

Editing, proofreading, and illustration is all continuing as planned. 

I'm working to get the best shipping rates I can, and aiming to get that all finalised in time to launch the Backerkit around the end of January. This is also when late backers will be able to pre-order, and existing backers can pay for shipping and purchase add-ons. I'll post an update here when that happens, but my newsletter is another good place to stay up to date.

Here are a few Knights, some of which I've already teased elsewhere.

That's all for now! 

Cheers,
Chris

End of Year Update
over 2 years ago – Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 04:02:31 AM

With things wrapping up for the end of the year I wanted to send out one last update.

The timeline from the previous update is still looking good. I'm working out the best time to open up Backerkit for shipping, addons, and pre-orders, but it won't be before January.  

Over the next few weeks I'll respond to messages and comments as quickly as I can, but I'm also taking a bit of time away from work for Christmas, so don't be alarmed if it takes a bit longer than normal. 

Thanks again, Merry Christmas, and here's to a Mythic 2024. 

Chris

Thank You! And what next?
over 2 years ago – Thu, Dec 07, 2023 at 06:07:15 AM

Well, that's it! The Kickstarter is finished. Thank you to everybody who backed, and I can't wait to get the book into your hands.

So what's next?

  • Artwork is still coming in, looking good to be on track for our original timeline. 
  • Editing and proofreading are also happening now, all running on time.
  • I'll send out an update when the Backerkit goes live, where you'll be able to select and pay for shipping and any additional addons (Mythic Bastionland and Electric Bastionland). This is also where late-backers will be able to place pre-orders for the book too. 
  • A preview PDF will go out around the end of January, which won't have all of the artwork yet, but will have the near-final text. This will also be a handy chance to grab any last-minute typos that slip through.
  • By the end of March the final PDF will be sent out, with full art and final text, first through Backerkit and later through Drivethrurpg, and the book will be sent to print shortly afterwards.
  • Print copies will be sent out in May, aiming to have all Kickstarter distribution completed by the end of that month.

I'll keep you all updated as things progress. Until then, a final thank you for helping to bring the book to life. 

Looking for more?

  • Bastionland is the catch-all place to keep up to date with what else I'm working on.
  • There's also the Discord Server where you can speak with me and other people who are enjoying my games.
  • And my Newsletter is the best way to stay completely up to date.

Bye for now!