October Update
about 1 month ago
– Fri, Oct 04, 2024 at 04:01:34 AM
Hail Stonetoppers!
Book II: The Wider World and Other Wonders has been updated with Appendix B: Artifact Creation, which lays out a detailed procedure for GMs to develop unique magic items for their campaign. This leaves only to entries unfinished in Book II—for the Fae and the primordial powers—which Jeremy and I will be tackling in the next couple of weeks.
Also in this update are fresh illustrations from Lucie for the Pale Hunter, Titan Bones, and the Ruined Tower. The development of the opening illustration for the Ruined Tower was particularly fun for those of us on the art side, starting with Lucie's initial sketch, revised several times by me as I went back and forth with Jeremy to clarify his vision, and then back to Lucie for the final. Here's how that evolution looked:
Look for the Fae and primordial powers entries soon, and then Jeremy will be sewing up the remaining chapters of Book I while I finalize the index for Book II.
Until then,
Jason
Important links
Stonetop preview playkit (all current PDFs)
Stonetop project tracker
Invite to the the Stonetop discord
September Update
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 09:14:39 AM
Hail Stonetoppers!
Book II: The Wider World and Other Wonders has been updated with three new entries. Download the updated Book II PDF here.
- The Pale Hunter is a mysterious entity who stalks all manner of prey through the shadowed avenues of the Great Wood, favoring the undead over others. Perhaps he will deign to allow the PCs to join his party... though just as easily they might find themselves quarry for his ghostly hounds.
- Venture deep enough into the ancient passages that give Gordin's Delve its name, and you'll discover that the Maker-hewn tunnels and rough-cut mine shafts eventually give way to natural caverns and lava tubes that run on for miles. This is the Labyrinth, an endless tangle of tunnels and Forge Lord ruins that twists underneath the Huffel Peaks and beyond. Beware the thraulgwyn, corrupted descendants of the Barrow Builders, and resist the dark draw of the Utterwell, alleged prison of the Things Below, and you might one day reemerge. Perhaps intact... but not whole.
- Lastly, Appendix A: Ages of the World clarifies the setting timeline, giving GM's a succinct summary of the major events leading up to the Current Age.
Next time, along with more content, we'll have a bunch of new art from Lucie to show off.
Until then,
Jason
Important links
Stonetop preview playkit (all current PDFs)
Stonetop project tracker
Invite to the the Stonetop discord
August Update
3 months ago
– Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 07:42:35 AM
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Another project
3 months ago
– Sun, Aug 04, 2024 at 05:50:39 PM
Hi everyone,
I wanted to give you a heads-up that I am about to launch another Kickstarter project tomorrow (August 5th). I'm not mentioning that here to promote it, but to explain why I am doing so when Stonetop has still not been delivered.
The truth is threefold: 1) I'm excited about designing and producing new RPG material; 2) I have downtime between receiving new chapters from Jeremy and new art from Lucie that I need to spend productively; and 3) publishing comprises about a third of my income. Simply put, I need to keep producing work in order to make a living. I am very fortunate to be in a position where I can earn money doing something I'm passionate about, and I need to take advantage of that.
I know that this may come as annoying news. But I can also assure you that it will not impact the production of *Stonetop*. All along, I've been developing other projects on the side when I have the time. One of them is just now close to completion, and ready to be pushed across the finish line.
Thanks for your patience and understanding. But also feel free to vent in the comments!
Jason
July Update
4 months ago
– Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 04:48:28 AM
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