Hi all,

I have two big updates to make you all aware of. 

First up, progress on Lo! Thy Dread Empire has been going very smoothly. Most of the content of the book has now been completed. Julia is working her way through the last of the art, and the bulk of the writing has been completed or is in the final stages of editing. To help folks try out the game, I am releasing the first thirty pages as rough spreads. Keep in mind these have not been colour corrected, and have not had their final editing pass. Because of this, I've also not added the example of play. Looking at the contents page should also give some hints on what will be in the final release. One reason things are going so well is that I find it best to have two projects to bounce between at any given time, which leads onto my second piece of news...

Julia and myself are going to be working on a new game together!

The Connection Machine is a science fiction RPG about attachment, trauma and the search for meaningful connection. Explore a dream-like world to create stories about hope, grief, shame, freedom, attachment and love. It draws inspiration from Cube 2: Hypercube, Quantum Leap, STALKER, Enys Men, and What Dreams May Come. It also reflects on my own training to become a counsellor.  Just like with L!TDE, I'll be on writing duty, while Julia will be taking on the art. This time, her digital collage work will be at the heart of what we create. The more we raise, the bigger and more lavish we can make the book.

Given the way we both approach projects, The Connection Machine will in no way impact the timeline for L!TDE, or vice versa. L!TDE is still going to be released by July 2023, while the release date for TCM has been set as January 2024. The playtest version of the rules can already be downloaded here. Please follow the Kickstarter page for The Connection Machine, and share the link anywhere you are able. Word of mouth is the lifeblood of any crowdfunding campaign, and your help is priceless. 

The next big DevLog should be to announce the final release!

Tanya.