Thanks! Yeah, I wish it was cheaper. For what it's worth, the prices I showed are 'cost', not 'retail'. I don't plan to mark it up. Which means I make nothing from each sale.
@@bluebotic2327 I'm in a privileged enough position to not be overly phased by the price (I'm in Canada, too 😬), though I appreciate your sensitivity to cost. Pretty lame that you won't be making anything off it 👎
@@communis_ I'm brainstorming this week about a possible kickstarter or ways to bulk order from GameCrafter to get the price down. This has always been a side project for me, so I too feel privileged that my livelihood does not depend on monetizing this game. I'm mainly just excited to get it out there into the world. If I did somehow end up making some money off this game, I'd immediately reinvest it all to make the game even better. Thanks a lot for your interest in this project! I appreciate it.
I hoped you'd make money off of it! You worked so hard on it for years. It'd be so exciting though to see the game grow and evolve with expansions and extras, etc
@@feliciabacon9923 thanks for your interest in my game! Just getting this multiyear creative project to v1.0 is all I want or need out of it. A true artifact, a space-time stamp of a genuinely creative period in my life, worth little, but priceless to me.
Wow! Just stumbled across this and LOVIN' it! The art, especially the room designs at the 5:00 minute mark, all the little chits and cards/maps! REALLY looks FANTASTIC! Can't wait!
Oh man! Love both covers. If you get tons of interest you can always do the crowd sale through The Game Crafter. I am currently committed to my third purchase through that method and it’s nice to see the price fall as people jump in. An added bonus is that anyone who participates in the sale wants to tell everyone they know (at least I do 😅). Thanks for sharing. It’s cool to see “behind the scenes”.
Just managed to catch this before lying down to sleep before work. Pretty cool to be to this point! Nice job. I've gone through the new rulebook and not really found anything feedback wise other than it makes a huge difference to have each chapter or topic starting on it's own page. That's something that I really liked about mid 90s GW rules. I think most of it's usability will be tested when it's used in play as a reference document. That's where lots of games seem to fail but Low seems like it should work. One weird thing that I just noticed and have not in prior reads is the Mace chit. The art actually shows a morning star flail. A mace has a flanged head and a solid haft. A morning star has a spiked head and solid haft. A flail is flanged with a chain. A morning star flail is a chain with a spiked head. That's probably overly pedantic, especially since I never noticed it before. Ha.
Ha, that's funny. I can't remember if I even researched that weapon at all before designing that chit. I added a disclaimer in one of my videos many months ago that I have no idea what an actual sword looks like or the various components of a sword. I've been making all this stuff up on the fly based on my 12 year old knowledge of these items....
@@bluebotic2327 I watch too many medieval weapons videos on youtube at work. I recall Gary Gygax always publishing articles about the differences between various halberds and polearms. I think he did it mostly to spite the creative anachronism people that always tried to write "realistic" combat rules.
Both covers, the old and the new, look charming and intriguing, but the new version has the extra impact that hints at the immersive world and the thrilling gameplay that awaits the players.
Thanks Sandor. I tend to agree. I had a hard time getting there. It's easy for me to get stuck in a rut creatively. And then dig deeper ruts in that rut.
Looks gorgeous man! I really like the art on the new box. Simple but evocative (much better than alot of boxes in this genre I've seen from fully published games!) I'm going to have to look into this some more. Definitely piquing my interest here :D
Awesome! I'm really happy it got to this point, and I'm super excited for it! Good that you're settings things up on BGG. I think that it would be a good idea to also create a thread on one of their more general boardgaming forums, so that more people will get to know about it! (I don't know if there's something specific for new/indie games; if so, that would be the right spot.) The new box looks great! EDIT: Oops, just found one other typo (kinda) on the Components list: "4 Door Chit" instead of "Chits." EDIT 2: Another one on the Intro: "suite your style" instead of "suit."
@@bluebotic2327 Yeah, they're pretty much unavoidable. Well, sorta. You can copy/paste the new text on MS Word and run a spell check, but it might not get grammar or other mistakes like, when the word is correctly written, but not the exact word you wanted. We should do another round of typo-catching revisions with the Adventure book.
It doesn't help that we read something four or five times and never notice a problem. Just like the mace! And people like to give SPI a hard time about errata.
@@bluebotic2327 Lovely, would love to buy this off you when it becomes available. I'm in the UK so that might be a problem for shipping? I mentioned earlier about Space Empires solo boards - are they something you sell or distribute freely?
@@williamswargames the SE4X solo maps used to be available on BBG for download. Check the files section of the game page. They should still be posted somewhere around there.
I've followed this story from the very start. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy here in the UK. I love the new box design. Incidentally, thanks for making me aware of Google Docs; I'm using it to write the rulebook for my dungeon crawl computer game.
Ha, we'll see. It's funny, I'm not sure I'd describe the old box art as retro. But I've been staring at all this stuff so long that I can't really see straight anymore....
Glad that there will be a PnP version since ordering from the Game Crafter is expensive for those of us living at the other side of the world (Shipping + VAT). This looks pretty interesting. Recently ordered Tiny Epic Dungeons so you can tell I'm interested in small box dungeon crawlers.
Yeah, I'd love to make this game available across both ponds. If it gets enough traction stateside, I'll look into it. But for sure, a PnP will be easily available.
Congrats! re box size, on the one hand it's cool to think about future expansions having a place... on the other hand, the small box size you've been mocking up and showing is attractive. I don't quite know how TGC works on this, but for what it's worth: here's one person hoping to get a copy who wouldn't mind receiving the components + the small (art) box inside a larger (shipping) box, then punching things out to put it all in the small box. But idunno if that's an option.
Yeah, I think that would definitely be an option. I've considered that. I'll see how the bigger box feels when I get my hard proof. I'm not crazy about all the extra empty space. If this box was even 1/2" taller, it'd fit unpunched. It's really close.....
Will you add links to the website and any BGG page that is live? Congratulations on hitting beta! These past 5 years or so following you have been an amazing adventure in motivation and creativity!
Hey thanks a lot. I really appreciate that. I just added a link to the website in the description. When the BGG and GameCrafter pages are live I'll add those links too, and include all links in all future videos.
This looks fantastic. If you still have Beta copies available, my group and I would love to beta test LOW. In addition to playtesting tons of board and role playing games, I am a published role playing game author (Mythras Classic Fantasy) and have a significant interest in the subject matter. Welcome to the club.
This game is definitely right up my alley. I'm looking forward to TGC Crowd sales. I presume that the game can be played solo without sacrificing the full game play experience.
I believe the game works quite well solo. It was designed from the ground to be be a solitaire game, but my friends wanted to try it multiplayer and it turned out to be pretty fun as a multiplayer game too. There is no scaling factor for player/hero count. The game is simply harder with 1 hero and easiest with 4 (as in real life). For a challenging game, you just play true solo. For a more social or relaxed experience you add more heroes and/or players. I'm not crazy about games that just double monster count or double monster damage. I'd rather design scenarios that cater to different hero counts.
Thanks for the explanation. I couldn't agree more. Double-handed solo is also my sweet spot. Could you let us know when BGG game page is ready? Perhaps, further down the line, a playthrough video will be great as well. I am truly excited about your game.
@@KyawThurein BGG finally approved my game today. I hope to start working on the BGG Low game page tomorrow and post the rulebook there, etc. I am planning a series of video tutorials which I'll shoot in the next couple weeks. Right now, this channel is still the best (and only) way to get updates.
Those Dungeon Tiles look really cool On the matter of cost, half the cost on the game is the box and the Manual... I always envy the people who know howto make those type of boxes (i like the new one btw). I will print the game the minute after you put the pnp, free or at a cost i don't mind either.
Yeah, you're right. It could be possible to offer a 'cheap' version with no box and downloadable rules. I hadn't really thought of that. A version with just chits and cards would be quite afforable.
Looks very nice ! If you ever want the game to be released anywhere else than the USA, consider doing a more "classical" crowdfunding than the gamecrafter
I'd like to at some point. Funding, producing, and shipping a game is a HUGE undertaking. Especially as a one man studio. I'm barely carving out enough time each week to make art, write and edit rules, correct mistakes, and playtest. Kickstarter is a huge machine. Running a successful Kickstarter is a full time business in its own right. Not sure what the answer is really. I'd love to make the game available outside the US. I just don't know how as a one man studio. If it gains any traction here at all, I can increase my ambitions. GameCrafter is a way for me to get it 'up and running'. Then I can iterate and explore my options. If, for instance, 50 people buy this game in a nation of 300 million, then I probably won't crowdfund it to reach a broader market...
@@bluebotic2327 I understand your point, running a crowdfunding campaign is a huge work even more as a one man project. But for instance, gamecrafter is way less known than Kickstarter, the comparison might not be correct there, plus some crowdfunding campaign offer way better support regarding advertisement. Nonetheless I wish you good luck with that project, looks really promising and I hope I'll be, one day, able to grab a copy within EU 😇. PS : don't underestimate the power of building a solid community before doing any crowdfunding project even if it's on the gamecrafter platform, is a HUGE requirement for a successful project
@@heidevolk_le_gueux absolutely. I couldn't agree more. Community is everything to me. Without this channel, there is zero chance I'd have finished this game. I've gotten mountains of insanely high quality feedback from viewers of this channel. I've implemented most of that feedback. I'm humbled by it really. My ultimate goal is to get the game into the hands of anyone that wants to play it. The print and play version will likely be free. People are also twisting my arm (and offering to help) build a TTS version which will also be free. And If I have to, I can always bulk order from GameCrafter to get the best deal and then mail out copies overseas from my local post office. If demand ever rises above dozens, to let's say 1000s of units, then I'd probably start taking Kickstarter seriously.
I should. I'll add it to a list of things to consider. I've had a couple people ask about this, I'm just afraid setting up the TTS will consume too much of my time. Someone has offered to help with that. I should reach out.
@@bluebotic2327 if you use no programming it is very easy. I could even set it up for you. If you want to automate some parts, this is where things get a little complicated (and out of my reach). I have play tested a few designs without automation and it works just great !
Will there be an option for a version that is printed only in black and white? I'd be interested in play testing this game if you are still looking for testers. Thanks and congratulations!!!
Making a B&W version for home printing is not a bad idea. You could always just print the color version in grayscale, but some of it will get muddy I'm sure. I'll give a B&W version some thought. If you're serious about wanting to beta test, ping me at gamemaster@makestuffgames.com
Not really. I mean, in a parallel universe I could have designed a card game that attempts to do roughly what this game does. But, each component evolved over the course of 2 years to fulfill very specific design requirements. The hero and monster cards were poker sized when I started but that didn't work at all. And the map tiles need to be square to satisfy my preferences for tile laying games.
I just print the chits on a home printer (Epson WF7720) and then spray mount them on chipboard and trim them with an Olfa blade and corner clip. I'll do a tutorial on how to Print and Play this game in the near future.
Hey thanks a lot! I did all the art for the game. I got a lot of great feedback and art critique from viewers of this channel which allowed me to iterate on the art and get it where it needed to be.
@@bluebotic2327 That'd be great. It uses lua as a scripting language which is pretty much like python. I'd love to help out if you need to outsource anything.
@@jorgenantonioelgueta7842 I really appreciate the offer. That's very kind of you. I installed TTS from Steam a couple months ago and read the API documentation and got pretty excited about building preset level and hero configs, etc. TTS seems like a very powerful tool and a great way to get the game in the hands of more gamers. I'll definitely add it to my 'serious consideration' list. After a I do a couple weeks of hard copy playtesting and shoot some tutorial vids, I'll revisit TTS. Thanks for your encouragement.
ha. Yeah, I feel you. I'm finally back into development. This has been a weird year with several disruptions beyond my control. But I am back at it and will post an update very soon.
That box art looks incredible. Following along and can't wait for the crowdfunding sale
Thanks! Yeah, I wish it was cheaper. For what it's worth, the prices I showed are 'cost', not 'retail'. I don't plan to mark it up. Which means I make nothing from each sale.
@@bluebotic2327 I'm in a privileged enough position to not be overly phased by the price (I'm in Canada, too 😬), though I appreciate your sensitivity to cost. Pretty lame that you won't be making anything off it 👎
@@communis_ I'm brainstorming this week about a possible kickstarter or ways to bulk order from GameCrafter to get the price down. This has always been a side project for me, so I too feel privileged that my livelihood does not depend on monetizing this game. I'm mainly just excited to get it out there into the world. If I did somehow end up making some money off this game, I'd immediately reinvest it all to make the game even better. Thanks a lot for your interest in this project! I appreciate it.
I hoped you'd make money off of it! You worked so hard on it for years. It'd be so exciting though to see the game grow and evolve with expansions and extras, etc
@@feliciabacon9923 thanks for your interest in my game! Just getting this multiyear creative project to v1.0 is all I want or need out of it. A true artifact, a space-time stamp of a genuinely creative period in my life, worth little, but priceless to me.
Really looking forward to this. It's been interesting following your progress
Thanks Daniel. Your channel has been a great source of inspiration throughout the entire process.
Wow! Just stumbled across this and LOVIN' it! The art, especially the room designs at the 5:00 minute mark, all the little chits and cards/maps! REALLY looks FANTASTIC! Can't wait!
Thanks! I appreciate it.
The art looks fantastic. Congrats on the journey! Would definitely order a copy for supporting
Hey thanks. I appreciate it.
Congratulations! I will definitely be buying a copy.
Thanks Jamey! I really appreciate that.
Congratulations! It has been really cool seeing you go through the process, good luck and all the best!
Hey thanks! It's been a long road. Making stuff is hard....but fun....
Oh man! Love both covers.
If you get tons of interest you can always do the crowd sale through The Game Crafter. I am currently committed to my third purchase through that method and it’s nice to see the price fall as people jump in.
An added bonus is that anyone who participates in the sale wants to tell everyone they know (at least I do 😅).
Thanks for sharing. It’s cool to see “behind the scenes”.
Yeah, that'd be great. I need to explore that option for sure.
Just managed to catch this before lying down to sleep before work. Pretty cool to be to this point! Nice job.
I've gone through the new rulebook and not really found anything feedback wise other than it makes a huge difference to have each chapter or topic starting on it's own page. That's something that I really liked about mid 90s GW rules. I think most of it's usability will be tested when it's used in play as a reference document. That's where lots of games seem to fail but Low seems like it should work.
One weird thing that I just noticed and have not in prior reads is the Mace chit. The art actually shows a morning star flail. A mace has a flanged head and a solid haft. A morning star has a spiked head and solid haft. A flail is flanged with a chain. A morning star flail is a chain with a spiked head. That's probably overly pedantic, especially since I never noticed it before. Ha.
Ha, that's funny. I can't remember if I even researched that weapon at all before designing that chit. I added a disclaimer in one of my videos many months ago that I have no idea what an actual sword looks like or the various components of a sword. I've been making all this stuff up on the fly based on my 12 year old knowledge of these items....
@@bluebotic2327 I watch too many medieval weapons videos on youtube at work.
I recall Gary Gygax always publishing articles about the differences between various halberds and polearms. I think he did it mostly to spite the creative anachronism people that always tried to write "realistic" combat rules.
@@johnmiddleton4291 Yeah, it seems like it's always some unpopular, ugly weapon that is actually the best in combat.
Both covers, the old and the new, look charming and intriguing, but the new version has the extra impact that hints at the immersive world and the thrilling gameplay that awaits the players.
Thanks Sandor. I tend to agree. I had a hard time getting there. It's easy for me to get stuck in a rut creatively. And then dig deeper ruts in that rut.
Looks really great - so impressed that you've put together such a professional looking game. Nice work!
Thanks a lot!
This is so amazing! So much incredible work culminating in such an amazing work of art and game
Thank you. I really appreciate that.
Looks gorgeous man! I really like the art on the new box. Simple but evocative (much better than alot of boxes in this genre I've seen from fully published games!)
I'm going to have to look into this some more. Definitely piquing my interest here :D
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the kind words.
Congratulations I’ve been watching the process for a quite a while now it’s got it feel pretty good to be at the stage you’re at.
Thanks man. I feel like there's still a ways to go.
Looks like a very exciting journey.
Good luck!
Thanks.
Man it's so close! I am really looking forward to playing this.
Thanks a lot!
No idea how i stumbled across this video, but the game looks awesome mate, looking forward to trying it!❤
Hey thanks!
Just found your channel and holy cow I want to play that game of yours! Congrats
Thank you! It's getting closer every day.
Awesome! I'm really happy it got to this point, and I'm super excited for it!
Good that you're settings things up on BGG. I think that it would be a good idea to also create a thread on one of their more general boardgaming forums, so that more people will get to know about it! (I don't know if there's something specific for new/indie games; if so, that would be the right spot.)
The new box looks great!
EDIT: Oops, just found one other typo (kinda) on the Components list: "4 Door Chit" instead of "Chits."
EDIT 2: Another one on the Intro: "suite your style" instead of "suit."
Good idea. I'll probably do more 'marketing' once version 1 is in the wild. Maybe reach out to a couple channels. etc. I'm horrible at that stuff.
Just saw you EDITs. Good typo catches! Geez, the typos never end!!
@@bluebotic2327 Yeah, they're pretty much unavoidable. Well, sorta. You can copy/paste the new text on MS Word and run a spell check, but it might not get grammar or other mistakes like, when the word is correctly written, but not the exact word you wanted.
We should do another round of typo-catching revisions with the Adventure book.
@@allluckyseven agreed. And thank you very much. I’ll shoot you the latest adventure book, in case you catch anything else that has been missed.
It doesn't help that we read something four or five times and never notice a problem. Just like the mace! And people like to give SPI a hard time about errata.
Binged this whole series - thank you.
Ha, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! A couple more videos coming up shortly to conclude the series.
@@bluebotic2327 Lovely, would love to buy this off you when it becomes available. I'm in the UK so that might be a problem for shipping? I mentioned earlier about Space Empires solo boards - are they something you sell or distribute freely?
@@williamswargames the SE4X solo maps used to be available on BBG for download. Check the files section of the game page. They should still be posted somewhere around there.
Woahh, this looks fun. First video of yours i’ve seen but you got a sub!
Hey thanks Lamb Sauce.
Congrats dude! What a ride
Hey thanks! Still a ways to go. Gulp!
this looks amazing! I´ll make sure to get a copy at launch. it´s the first time I follow development all the way through.
Thanks for sticking around Luchiop! I appreciate your support and interest in the project.
I've followed this story from the very start. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy here in the UK. I love the new box design. Incidentally, thanks for making me aware of Google Docs; I'm using it to write the rulebook for my dungeon crawl computer game.
Thanks for sticking around! I appreciate it. I'm already brainstorming ways to sell to the UK.
This looks really cool! i'd buy the box for sure!
Hey thanks for your interest!
The game looks awesome, glad your video got recommended to me 👍
I'm glad you found it! Thanks for stopping by.
Looks pretty cool, congrats! As a collector of dungeon crawls… I’m in.
Hey thanks. I look forward to getting it up and running.
Can’t wait, especially for a PnP option! I love both box covers and hope you include option to PnP the older more retro version as well.
Ha, we'll see. It's funny, I'm not sure I'd describe the old box art as retro. But I've been staring at all this stuff so long that I can't really see straight anymore....
@@bluebotic2327 all the art showcased in this video is great!
i am so looking forward to this when it hopefully comes out to purchase :)
Thanks a lot for your interest in the game!
Congrats, hope it does well for you!
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Looks very interesting. Will be keeping my eyes on this. Good luck 😁
Hey thanks!
Looks fantastic, I will be keeping an eye out for it to be available on game crafters. I'm in.
Thanks for your interest. I really appreciate it.
New box art looks great.
Glad that there will be a PnP version since ordering from the Game Crafter is expensive for those of us living at the other side of the world (Shipping + VAT).
This looks pretty interesting. Recently ordered Tiny Epic Dungeons so you can tell I'm interested in small box dungeon crawlers.
Yeah, I'd love to make this game available across both ponds. If it gets enough traction stateside, I'll look into it. But for sure, a PnP will be easily available.
Congrats!
re box size, on the one hand it's cool to think about future expansions having a place... on the other hand, the small box size you've been mocking up and showing is attractive. I don't quite know how TGC works on this, but for what it's worth: here's one person hoping to get a copy who wouldn't mind receiving the components + the small (art) box inside a larger (shipping) box, then punching things out to put it all in the small box. But idunno if that's an option.
Yeah, I think that would definitely be an option. I've considered that. I'll see how the bigger box feels when I get my hard proof. I'm not crazy about all the extra empty space. If this box was even 1/2" taller, it'd fit unpunched. It's really close.....
Will you add links to the website and any BGG page that is live?
Congratulations on hitting beta! These past 5 years or so following you have been an amazing adventure in motivation and creativity!
Hey thanks a lot. I really appreciate that. I just added a link to the website in the description. When the BGG and GameCrafter pages are live I'll add those links too, and include all links in all future videos.
I'm very interested. This looks fantastic.
Hey thanks for your interest! I'm hard at work right now pushing toward release! Stay tuned.
the new look is really clean and i think sells the them your going for really well
Thank you!
This looks fantastic. If you still have Beta copies available, my group and I would love to beta test LOW. In addition to playtesting tons of board and role playing games, I am a published role playing game author (Mythras Classic Fantasy) and have a significant interest in the subject matter. Welcome to the club.
Hey, could you e-mail me at gamemaster@makestuffgames.com? I'd love to chat with you more about beta testing LOW. Thanks for reaching out.
This looks wonderful.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.
yay! that is a seriously good looking package
Thanks Shawn! Good to see you!
Love the new cover
Thanks a lot!
looking forward to this :)
Thanks Devin!
Just found out about this! Glad I did!
Hey thanks!
This game is definitely right up my alley. I'm looking forward to TGC Crowd sales. I presume that the game can be played solo without sacrificing the full game play experience.
I believe the game works quite well solo. It was designed from the ground to be be a solitaire game, but my friends wanted to try it multiplayer and it turned out to be pretty fun as a multiplayer game too. There is no scaling factor for player/hero count. The game is simply harder with 1 hero and easiest with 4 (as in real life). For a challenging game, you just play true solo. For a more social or relaxed experience you add more heroes and/or players. I'm not crazy about games that just double monster count or double monster damage. I'd rather design scenarios that cater to different hero counts.
Thanks for the explanation. I couldn't agree more. Double-handed solo is also my sweet spot. Could you let us know when BGG game page is ready? Perhaps, further down the line, a playthrough video will be great as well. I am truly excited about your game.
@@KyawThurein BGG finally approved my game today. I hope to start working on the BGG Low game page tomorrow and post the rulebook there, etc. I am planning a series of video tutorials which I'll shoot in the next couple weeks. Right now, this channel is still the best (and only) way to get updates.
@Blue Botic Congrats! I'm looking forward to it. I've subscribed this channel as well so that I won't miss a thing.
Those Dungeon Tiles look really cool
On the matter of cost, half the cost on the game is the box and the Manual...
I always envy the people who know howto make those type of boxes (i like the new one btw). I will print the game the minute after you put the pnp, free or at a cost i don't mind either.
Yeah, you're right. It could be possible to offer a 'cheap' version with no box and downloadable rules. I hadn't really thought of that. A version with just chits and cards would be quite afforable.
Looks very nice ! If you ever want the game to be released anywhere else than the USA, consider doing a more "classical" crowdfunding than the gamecrafter
I'd like to at some point. Funding, producing, and shipping a game is a HUGE undertaking. Especially as a one man studio. I'm barely carving out enough time each week to make art, write and edit rules, correct mistakes, and playtest. Kickstarter is a huge machine. Running a successful Kickstarter is a full time business in its own right. Not sure what the answer is really. I'd love to make the game available outside the US. I just don't know how as a one man studio. If it gains any traction here at all, I can increase my ambitions. GameCrafter is a way for me to get it 'up and running'. Then I can iterate and explore my options. If, for instance, 50 people buy this game in a nation of 300 million, then I probably won't crowdfund it to reach a broader market...
@@bluebotic2327 I understand your point, running a crowdfunding campaign is a huge work even more as a one man project. But for instance, gamecrafter is way less known than Kickstarter, the comparison might not be correct there, plus some crowdfunding campaign offer way better support regarding advertisement. Nonetheless I wish you good luck with that project, looks really promising and I hope I'll be, one day, able to grab a copy within EU 😇.
PS : don't underestimate the power of building a solid community before doing any crowdfunding project even if it's on the gamecrafter platform, is a HUGE requirement for a successful project
@@heidevolk_le_gueux absolutely. I couldn't agree more. Community is everything to me. Without this channel, there is zero chance I'd have finished this game. I've gotten mountains of insanely high quality feedback from viewers of this channel. I've implemented most of that feedback. I'm humbled by it really. My ultimate goal is to get the game into the hands of anyone that wants to play it. The print and play version will likely be free. People are also twisting my arm (and offering to help) build a TTS version which will also be free. And If I have to, I can always bulk order from GameCrafter to get the best deal and then mail out copies overseas from my local post office. If demand ever rises above dozens, to let's say 1000s of units, then I'd probably start taking Kickstarter seriously.
Huzza!
Looks pretty cool!
Thanks Captain!
Congrats! Will you be macking a tts mod for playtesting?
I should. I'll add it to a list of things to consider. I've had a couple people ask about this, I'm just afraid setting up the TTS will consume too much of my time. Someone has offered to help with that. I should reach out.
@@bluebotic2327 if you use no programming it is very easy. I could even set it up for you. If you want to automate some parts, this is where things get a little complicated (and out of my reach). I have play tested a few designs without automation and it works just great !
This looks great.
Thanks Kevin.
oh yeah. it look so nice so far
i can't wait to try this guy with my group of friends
Will there be an option for a version that is printed only in black and white? I'd be interested in play testing this game if you are still looking for testers.
Thanks and congratulations!!!
Making a B&W version for home printing is not a bad idea. You could always just print the color version in grayscale, but some of it will get muddy I'm sure. I'll give a B&W version some thought.
If you're serious about wanting to beta test, ping me at gamemaster@makestuffgames.com
is it not possible to use only standard size playing cards to avoid token, squared cards, ... ?
Not really. I mean, in a parallel universe I could have designed a card game that attempts to do roughly what this game does. But, each component evolved over the course of 2 years to fulfill very specific design requirements. The hero and monster cards were poker sized when I started but that didn't work at all. And the map tiles need to be square to satisfy my preferences for tile laying games.
this is so cool!
Hey thanks!
Looks awesome. You must have a great printer at home. How did you print your own chits?
I just print the chits on a home printer (Epson WF7720) and then spray mount them on chipboard and trim them with an Olfa blade and corner clip. I'll do a tutorial on how to Print and Play this game in the near future.
@@bluebotic2327 Sounds great. Thanks!
Who did the art for your box? It looks great!
Hey thanks a lot! I did all the art for the game. I got a lot of great feedback and art critique from viewers of this channel which allowed me to iterate on the art and get it where it needed to be.
this looks sweet
Hey thanks!
Nice! Any chance you might make a TTS mod?
I'll give it some thought. It's a bit of work. If I can schedule some time for it, I might.
@@bluebotic2327 That'd be great. It uses lua as a scripting language which is pretty much like python. I'd love to help out if you need to outsource anything.
@@jorgenantonioelgueta7842 I really appreciate the offer. That's very kind of you. I installed TTS from Steam a couple months ago and read the API documentation and got pretty excited about building preset level and hero configs, etc. TTS seems like a very powerful tool and a great way to get the game in the hands of more gamers. I'll definitely add it to my 'serious consideration' list. After a I do a couple weeks of hard copy playtesting and shoot some tutorial vids, I'll revisit TTS. Thanks for your encouragement.
Sooooooooo, when are we getting it?
ha. Yeah, I feel you. I'm finally back into development. This has been a weird year with several disruptions beyond my control. But I am back at it and will post an update very soon.
Salute*
I'm in
Thanks for your interest in the game!