Hey Scribes!
Hope you've had a good July! We're kicking off August with some exciting news!
✨ Final PDF Files Are Here!
Covens of Midnight is officially in its final form! ...
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July Update
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Hope you had an amazing June! It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and we’re excited to give you a peek at what we’ve been up to behind the scenes.
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June Update
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Hope you had an amazing May, and it was lovely to see some of you at UKGE over the weekend! It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and we’re excit...
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May Update
Hey Scribes! We hope you’ve had an amazing April ✨
We’ve got some big news - all playtesting for Covens of Midnight is now officially closed! 🎉
Thank you so much for all...
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The Final Playtest Is Live 🥳
Hey Scribes, hope you're having a wonderful April!🪻
We’ve got some exciting news - and we couldn’t wait for our monthly update to share it with you!
✨ The final playtest vers...
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U.S. Tariffs & Shipping
Hey folks,
Ash here - I wanted to share something that’s been weighing heavily on a lot of indie creators right now, including us. As of April 5th, the U.S. has brought in a ...
Hope you've had a good July! We're kicking off August with some exciting news!
✨ Final PDF Files Are Here!
Covens of Midnight is officially in its final form! The final PDF is now available for download through DriveThruRPG, and it’s ready for you to explore.
This version is print-ready, with all the layout, design, and final touches in place. We’ve worked hard to make sure everything is as polished as possible, and we can’t wait for you to dive in!
You should have received your download email from DriveThruRPG - if it’s not in your inbox, take a quick peek in your spam or promotions folder. (Reminder: the file will be updated rather than an additional file added to your DriveThru account.)
Still having trouble? Drop us a message at [email protected], and we’ll get you sorted.
✨ The Art Book Is Ready for You!
We’re also excited to announce that theCovens of Midnight Art Book has been finalised and is now available as a PDF download through DriveThruRPG as well!
The art book is packed with stunning visuals and concept art that bring the world of Covens of Midnight to life. It’s the perfect companion to the core rulebook, offering a deeper look at the incredible artwork that went into making this world so immersive.
✨ New Expansion: Tales from the Curious Cabinet
We’re also releasing a brand-new expansion: Tales from the Curious Cabinet! In this expansion, you take over the Curious Cabinet from its original Keeper after receiving a letter and the keys to this mysterious shop.
During the Shiver Break, you’ll meet customers, create unique items, and navigate daily events. Play through as many (or as few) days as you like, all while trying to keep the shop afloat - and uncovering the many mysteries lurking within!
✨ Now on to Pre-Production!
With the PDFs finalised, we’re diving headfirst into the next stage of the journey - pre-production! This is where we sample all physical products, test, and make adjustments to every single component to ensure everything meets our high standards before it goes to print. It’s all about getting everything just right before the presses roll!
Thank you all for your incredible support so far - we couldn’t have done it without you!
Hope you had an amazing June! It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and we’re excited to give you a peek at what we’ve been up to behind the scenes.
✨Preview Files in Your Inbox!
An updated version of Covens of Midnight should now be waiting for you via DriveThruRPG! This version is nearly print-ready, with most of the layout and design work complete. We’re now just making those final tweaks and polishes to get it across the line. 🙌
You should have received a download email from DriveThruRPG, but if you can’t find it, check your spam or promotions folders. If it’s still hiding, don’t worry! You can also access the files through BackerKit.
Still can’t find it? Drop us a message at[email protected] and we’ll get you sorted.
There’s still some final proofreading and polishing happening behind the scenes, but honestly, we were just too excited not to share this version with you now. We’ve included a quick changelog at the end of this update so you can see what’s been updated since the last version and what’s still to come.
We’re no longer collecting playtesting feedback, but we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped us get here. Every typo you spotted, mechanic you tested, and idea you shared helped shape this game into what it is today. 💜
We hope you enjoy flicking through the pages. We’re so proud of what we’ve built together!
More soon, The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
Here’s a quick summary of what’s been updated in this version:
New Additions
Spark Point Event System rewritten and expanded, replacing older introspection events with new, emotionally resonant scenes linked to Practical and Theoretical stat changes. Now includes 14 unique events designed for reflection journaling.
New Spark Point Events added, project-based interactions, and relationship tension with rivals and peers.
Unique Kin Name Table implemented, featuring 6 masculine, 6 feminine, and 6 neutral names per Kin. Each set reflects distinct cultural tones, removing repeated names and clarifying Arbor as Satyr-adjacent (not Elven).
Reflection Table for Academic Year revised, with Spark Point events integrated into Term 1, 2, 3, and Break periods. Each key moment now includes narrative prompts and specific stat effects (e.g., +1 Spark Point, -1 Practical).
Dark mode accessibility feedback addressed, with the planned release of a format-free, screen-reader-friendly edition for accessibility and print-friendly needs. This version will launch post-layout.
Changes & Balancing
Term Calendar corrected to resolve inconsistencies in moon/day counts across Terms and Breaks - all terms have been updated to correctly note the 400-day year.
Weekend mechanics are clarified in the core rules. Instructions now explicitly differentiate weekday vs. weekend draws, Social vs. Work events, and how to use Best Friend/Rival/Paragon tables during weekends.
Paragon Events timing clarified, resolving confusion about when Paragon tables are accessed (now tied to weekend Social Events or character-specific triggers).
Spark Point prompts added to Term 1, responding to feedback that early-game relationship moments were too sparse.
Revised text on drawing Major vs Minor Arcana in combat and prompts, addressing confusion about when each deck is used.
Fixes & Cleanups
Typo Corrections:
“Temporia” corrected to “Tempordia” throughout.
“CroaCommon Kin” restored to “Croakin” after Find & Replace issue.
Hello!
I am super excited for this project, it looks so creative and amazing! I saw the update, but there wasn't really a note on how much longer we should expect to wait. It's been about 18 months since the pledge.
Thank you!
