Hidden Worlds Refined Core

Created by Bryan Donihue

The updated, expanded, and refined core manual for Hidden Worlds. This is the core for all the future releases, with the same amazing urban fantasy World of Incursion setting.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Interior Layout is DONE!
over 1 year ago – Sat, Oct 01, 2022 at 06:14:48 AM

Quick update this morning, but I wanted to let everyone know that the interior layout for Hidden Worlds Refined Core main manual is DONE! Up next is the interior layout for The Other Handbook. 

While this is behind my desired timeline, we are still on track to ship in November!


Bryan

The Other Handbook Rough Draft is DONE!
over 1 year ago – Wed, Sep 21, 2022 at 01:11:13 AM

That's right,. The Other Handbook rough draft is done, and it's already mostly edited. The Refined Core manual is written and edited, and it's heading to layout. WOW! So what's next?

  • Layout PDF and Print of Hidden Worlds Refined Core
  • Finish Editing and Layout The Other Handbook
  • The Other Handbook Character Sheets
  • Update both Launch Party and Toy Battle to the new Refined Core standards. 
  • Create a SURPRISE add-on related to the Hidden Worlds Refined Core (if you read the beta, you might have caught it!)
  • Send ALL to print (That's multiple steps with ISBNs, files, craziness, etc.)

We're getting close, and, barring any disaster, we will be ready and have products in hand at our November launch at Grand Rapids Comic Con!

Now? It's time for sleep. 

Happy Hunting!

Bryan

Almost time to lock them in!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 07:00:27 PM

It's about that time!

That's right, in a couple days I'm going to be locking the counts and orders. They will lock at midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, Sept 18. You should be getting another notice from backerkit as well. 

If you have question, or need something answered, please message me ASAP so we can get things squared away. 

It's also the 48 hour notice for any pre-orders!

Thank you for backing, and Happy Hunting!

Bryan

Last Call for Backerkit!
over 1 year ago – Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 01:46:18 PM

Locking it down in 4 days!

We are locking the orders in 4 days - on September 18th. Now is the time to lock in your order. After that, you'll have to contact me to arrange for shipping/delivery.

How are things going?

My editors are working on the Refined Core manual right now (and they are making me sound better than ever). I'm about half-way done with the rough draft for the Other Handbook - and it's going really well. This is going to be an awesome addition to your game. We're also working hard to update the modules to reflect the Refined Core changes. So - I'm harried, but it's coming along. 

GMessenger Laptop Bags

For those who were waiting to buy one of the cool new laptop bags after we launch the game, I have some bad news. I was informed yesterday that the price of bags has risen dramatically. No - I'm not raising the prices here (I honor my commitments), but it does mean I won't be carrying this line of products either online or at conventions. So this will be a final call for these laptop bags. There are still a couple days to order any that you want. 

On that note (and for completely selfish reasons :) ) I created a brand new style bag as well. It has been already added as an option to backerkit for anyone else to order, or change their order. Here's a preview of the bag:

One-Legged GM Bag

As always, thank you so much for backing!

Happy Hunting!

Bryan

It's been a bit since I've posted an update, and locking Backerkit soon!
over 1 year ago – Mon, Sep 12, 2022 at 01:33:09 AM

So, it's been a bit, and I want to make sure you are all up to speed. I thought I'd create a list of what all is happening as we push forward:

  • Hidden Worlds Refined Core - Rough draft is done. Most of the editing is done (I have amazing editors!) I've got most of the internal artwork. I'm waiting on Scott Rosema's cover and editing, and I'll be moving into layout (likely last week of September).
  • The Other Handbook - Core playable races worked out, mechanics rough written. Working on the rough draft. Editing will happen as I write the book. Artwork has been contracted to the amazing Rob O'Neil. Goals are to have the rough draft done by middle of next week. 
  • Other Book Updates - Toy Battle and Launch Party are getting their facelifts as necessary to cover the new core mechanics. 

Order Locking is Coming!

I will be locking down orders and shipping in Backerkit at the end of this week! If you need another link to backerkit, send me a message, and I'll send you a link!


As always, Happy Hunting!

Bryan